Aussie Mums Unite Xmas Prize Pool 2012

We are so excited to bring you the Aussie Mums Unite Xmas Prize Pool.

Aussie Mums Unite has teamed up with some lovely little Aussie Businesses to bring you some awesome prizes and gift ideas for this Xmas.

Our Competitions are easy to enter and we will add to this post each Prize Draw and the Rules on how to enter.

Competition No.1 is Sponsored by Indigo Jade Gifts and Homewares. 
Competition Code: INDIGOJADE

Felicity has kindly offered a gorgeous Shambala Bracelet in White Crystal. The Bracelet consists of 11 Crystal Balls x 10mm with 6 Hemitate Beads. Value: $20.00 and Includes Free Post.

Gorgeous White Crystal Shambala Bracelet

To be in the draw to win this gorgeous bracelet complete our Competition Entry Form  using
Code: INDIGOJADE then head over to Indigo Jade Facebook Page
Here's the Link:  http://www.facebook.com/indigojadegiftsandhomewares 
Like their page and Comment on the Pic of the Shambala Bracelet "I want to win this" and while your there check out their albums. Indigo Jade is a treasure trove of beautiful gifts and ideas for the home. Indigo Jade was created with the belief that beautiful, stylish things need not cost the earth.
For your Entry to be counted you must follow all the rules. We will be checking.
Competition Closes 3 weeks from today 5th December, 2012. Winner will be notified via Email and once confirmed announced on our Facebook Page. Bracelet will be delivered within 1 week of notification being confirmed. Good Luck!


Competition No.2 Sponsored by Studio 63 Graphic Design
Competition Code: STUDIO63

Kelly has kindly donated a Studio 63 Graphic Design Voucher Valued at $63.00! Voucher can be used on any of their full priced products.

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To be in the draw to win this fantastic prize simply complete our Competition Entry Form using Code: STUDIO63 then head over to Studio 63 Graphic Design and like their page and let them know how you would use your voucher by commenting under a pic or on their wall.
Here's the Link:  https://www.facebook.com/Studio63GraphicDesign
While your there check out Studio 63 Graphic Designs Portfolio. Studio 63 can help with all your Design Needs including Logos, Stationery Needs through to Product Packaging.
For your Entry to be counted you must follow all the rules. We will be checking.
Competition Closes 3 weeks from today 5th December, 2012. Winner will be notified via Email and along with Voucher. Once confirmed will be announced on our Facebook Page. Good Luck!


Competition No.3  Sponsored by Rosey Kids
Competition Code: ROSEYKIDS

Rebecca has kindly donated a $30.00 Voucher. You can spend your Voucher on any product listed in their Facebook Album. Excludes Pre Orders.

To Enter this Prize Draw simply Complete our Competition Entry Form then head over to Rosey Kids and Show your Support for their Business by Liking their page and have a browse through their albums.  Here's the Link: http://www.facebook.com/roseykids Postage Costs are $5.95 Australia Wide. Order usually ships within 24 hours.
For your Entry to be counted you must follow all the rules.
Competition Closes 3 weeks from today 5th December, 2012. Winner will be notified via Email along with Voucher. Once confirmed will be announced on our Facebook Page. Good Luck!

Competition No.4 Sponsored by Trinity Warehouse
Competition Code: TRINITY

Nicole has kindly sponsored a Trinity Warehouse Voucher Valued at $20.00 that can be used on any full priced item/s within her store. Free Postage and Handling within Australia. Items ship within 24 hours. Trinity Warehouse has a fashionable selection of Women's Clothing, Maternity Wear and Children's Wear at Affordable Price's.

To be in the draw to win this fantastic prize simply complete our Competition Entry Form using Code: TRINITY then head over to Trinity Warehouse Facebook Page and show your support for this Aussie Local Business by Liking their page and having a browse through some of the gorgeous items for sale and let Nicole know which is your favourite item by commenting under the pic.
Here's the Link: http://www.facebook.com/trinitywarehouse
 For your Entry to be counted you must follow all the rules.
Competition Closes 5th December, 2012. Winner will be notified via Email along with Voucher. Once confirmed will be announced on our Facebook Page. Good Luck!


Competition No.5 Sponsored by Majestic Fusion Clothing and Beauty
Competition Code: MAJESTIC

Kirsty has kindly donated a Voucher to the value of $20.00 that can be used on any item within her Facebook Store. Voucher does not include Postage and Handling.




To be in the draw to win this fantastic prize simply complete our Competition Entry Form using Code: MAJESTIC, then head over to Majestic Fusion Clothing and Beauty Facebook Page and show your support for this Aussie Local Business by Liking their page and having a browse through some of the gorgeous items for sale and let Kirsty know which is your favourite item by commenting under the pic.
Here's the Link: http://www.facebook.com/MajesticFusionClothingAndBeauty
For your Entry to be counted you must follow all the rules.
Competition Closes 5th December, 2012. Winner will be notified via Email along with Voucher.
Once confirmed will be announced on our Facebook Page. Good Luck!
 

Keeping Chooks

So why keep Chickens? Food - Eggs and whilst we are not going to address this at this stage - meat. Chickens are also easy and very inexpensive to keep and they make great pets.​
You'll have a continuous supply of fresh, great tasting eggs that are so much healthier than those bought from a store.

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The nutritional content of you average large store bought egg contains 71 calories, of that the egg white contains on average 17 calories, 5 grams of fat contained in the yolk (the white contains 0 grams of fat), 211 milligrams of Cholesterol contained only in the yolk, 6 grams total of protein 4 of which are contained in the white and 70 milligrams of sodium 55 which found in the white. No carbohydrates. ​
A fresh egg from your backyard contains 1/3 less cholesterol, 2/3 more vitamin A, 1/4 less saturated fat, 2 times more omega 3 fatty acids, 3 times the amount of vitamin E and 7 times more beta carotene than that of a store bought egg.​
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There are plenty of bonuses to keeping Chickens including a natural elimination of pests and weeds from your yard gobbling up snails, slugs, crickets and grasshoppers. Its quite funny seeing a chook running around chasing a fly. They love nothing more than picking and digging at weeds and what to do with the chicken poo? Well chicken poo is an economical, safe and free fertiliser that is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium which can be used on your gardens and lawn.
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Having owned chickens on and off my whole life I have experienced an animal that makes a great pet that are affectionate, entertaining, easy to care for and give us yummy nutritious eggs. That's a pretty good deal.​

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What to Feed Your Chickens
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If you haven't experienced owning chickens before you'll be pleasantly surprised at how inexpensive and varied a chickens dinner is. ​
Now you have something that will eat all of your scraps, just ensure that they are still fit for human consumption so no rot, mould etc. There really isn't a lot of need for commercial chicken feeds however you can purchase commercial feeds from produce stores including chick raising and layer feeds as a treat or when it's cold. Just try to stick to the natural feeds that consist of cracked corn and grains. Chickens will eat (like humans they will have their favourites and dislikes) but foods including apples, bananas (no peel), berries, asparagus, beans (cooked only), beets, bread, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts, carrots, cereals (not the sugary stuff), cheese, cooked chicken (just doesn't sound right, does it?), corn, cucumber, eggs (avoid raw or they could start eating their own eggs), egg plant, fish/seafood (cooked only), flowers (marigolds will give a brightly coloured yolk, ensure plants have not be sprayed with any chemicals), grains, grapes, lettuce, meal worms, meat scraps, oatmeal, pasta, peas, capsicum, potatoes, sultanas, raisins, rice (cooked only), a chicken scratch (cracked corn and grains as a treat), yellow squash, zucchini, sunflower seeds (a nice treat that assists with egg laying and healthy plumage), tomatoes, watermelon, yoghurt (any) and peanuts.​
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How Many Chickens Should You Keep?
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To work out how many chickens you should have depends on how many eggs you will require and of course always check with your local council before purchasing any number of chickens.
Depending on the breed a hen (a chicken that is 12 months old or has started laying - usually around 20 weeks of age) can lay every day, every other day or once or twice a week up until she reaches 2 years of age when they start to slow egg production, however some hens may lay for several years.​
Maybe you have a large network of friends, family and work colleagues and you could even sell some eggs for a little extra pocket money. I found that by selling some eggs I was able to cover the costs of keeping the chickens.

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Healthy Chickens
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Keeping your chickens healthy is very basic. Keep their coop clean, regularly wash feeders and waterers, always ensure their is clean fresh water, store feed safely and securely so rats, mice, bugs and water can't get in and Worm your chickens.
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Housing Your Chickens
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​Depending on how much space you have there are few ways to house your new pets. You can purchase small coops that you can move around, large fixed structures, you could even build one yourself. A few things to consider are how many chickens will need to be housed? How much space do you have? And ensure the health, safety and happiness of your ladies includes good ventilation, protection from weather and predators, it's nice and cosy and has some laying boxes. I have found my chickens have always loved to perch up high. ​

Bec x

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Whats for Brekky Tomorrow?

We have a little Sunday Morning Tradition in our Household and that is Bacon and Eggs for Brekky and I have to say I'm getting a little bored with it. So here's a recipe I found for French Toast that just looks delish. 

So this Sunday morning its see you later bacon and eggs and hello French Toast and Yummy Berries. :)   Bec x 

French Toast 

serves 4 preparation time 5 minutes  cooking time 5 minutes.


What you'll Need:
​2 eggs
1/2 cup cream or milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 thick slices bread
15g butter
icing sugar to dust
mixed berries, maple syrup, to serve
 Place eggs, cream or milk, sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Whisk until combined.
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Soak Bread in the egg mixture for a good few seconds each side until completely coated.
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Heat butter in a frying pan on medium. The butter will start to become foamy, place the soaked bread slices in the frying pan. Cook for approx. 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. Place on plate, dust with icing sugar, top with berries and drizzle with maple syrup. 

Tip
For a more savoury style meal. Swap the icing sugar and berries and serve with crispy bacon, tomatoes and sauteed mushrooms.

 

Welcome! Our First Post

Welcome to the Aussie Mum's Unite Blog

An Australian Community for every Aussie Mum to Meet, Connect, Unite and Prosper.  Connected by one common theme and that is being an Australian MUM! ​

We hope you'll join our Australian Community of Aussie Mums, Browse, Comment and Share our Many Articles targeting everything Mum Related including Food, Kids, Health, Body and Soul, Home, Lifestyle and Working Mums. ​See Product Reviews, Win Prizes and Share Your Story.  
Our blog is for Australian Mums by Australian Mums. We want your feedback, we want your ideas and we want to hear your story. Thank you for joining our Aussie Mum Community and we hope to become a valuable resource for all things MUM.
       And better keep mum about this, we don't want the dads feeling left out :)

How we started

​Our Names are Rebecca and Candice. We have been the Best of Friends for 15 Years. We are both Married with Babies. Rebecca with 3 Little Boys and Candice with 2 Little Boys. Since having our children we have both decided to be Stay at Home Mamas and together we have created our Blog to Unite ALL Aussie Mums in a Community where we can Meet, Connect, Unite and Prosper. And of course have a heap of Fun...

 Message from Candice ​
​I married my high school sweet heart and together we have 2 handsome little boys 4 and 15 months. I have experience in business and legal administration, bookkeeping and Optical dispensing. At the moment I am a stay at home and like all mums I got a little lost in who I am apart from being a mum and wife (don't get me wrong I love it) but at the same time wanted to have another drive and passion but something I could do from home. Upon my bestie starting her own online business many of our conversations resulting in we are not alone and feel many Aussie mums feel the same way. So Aussie Mums Unite was born as a joint venture between Bec and I. I am the honest and give it to you straight kind of person who always puts my family first. I love all the new crazes and gadgets and look forward to sharing them with you. I am hoping our blog will give Aussie Mums a place to converse, share and become an online community.

Message from Bec  
Married for 4 years and 3 beautiful boys 3 1/2, 2 and 7 months.
I have a mixed bag of education and experience. Fully Qualified in Child Care and the Coordinator of a busy Out of School Care Service for a few years, Certificates in Retail, Agriculture, various Management Roles but I guess I could never find what would fulfill me completely....until now. Since becoming a parent I knew that I wanted to be at home and be there to raise my children but even this couldn't fulfill me completely, its because I love to work! So basically I want the best of both worlds, so now I am the proud owner of a steadily growing online business (plug time lol) at www.RoseyKids.com.au  Quality Affordable Children's Clothing, Shoes, Manchester and Accessories. Through this experience I have found a new passion and that is helping others to achieve their goals. This is where PROSPER come's in to our Slogan. Through my experiences of massive FAILS lol Trial and Errors and Success's I can't wait to start blogging about (as I call them) my Mummypreneur Blogs.

So what can I bring to Aussie Mums Unite? 

Bringing up 3 little boys all 3 and under, well I have a lot to share, a lot of laughs, a lot of mistakes = REALITY!  I'm a go with the flow kinda mum, a bit old fashioned and I love a good deal and as mentioned before my Mummypreneur Blogs. 

Dare to Dream and Stand Tall