Me & Tata: Meet Sara Frega

In this installment of #TheRealMumsOfInstagram, we meet Sara Frega,
mum of Salome, 3 and Lola, 1. 

 

She is also a mumpreneur extraordinaire:
she is the founder and creative director of baby wear brand Me & Tata,
which is not only 100% GOTS Certified organic and Eco friendly; they
are also super soft on baby’s skin and features modern designs and
prints.

Me&Tata’s Pure Collection

  

  

Want to win these pieces for your precious bundle? Read on to find out how! 

I came across the beautiful pieces via her Instagram page @meandtata and was truly inspired by not only her amazing skills at designing and producing these eco friendly  and baby friendly items, but to also keep up with two little ones is truly in its own a mammoth task! 

Sara is currently celebrating the release of her new “Pure” Collection, so I asked her to share a little bit about her Me & Tata journey. 

Tell us about Me And Tata?

Me&Tata is an Organic Kids clothing brand with a mission to give the best possible start to every baby. We design stylish and practical clothing for the modern parent who cares where their products come from and what impact it has on a bigger scale. 
Our brand started from our living room after my first daughter was born 3 years ago. While I was on maternity leave with my daughter Salome I kept thinking that I didn’t want to go back to my previous job as a Behavioural Scientist. I loved my work, I was working with kids from refugee background to help them settle into a new community. It was challenging and so rewarding. But after I had my daughter it just didn’t feel right anymore. 

So how did Me & Tata come about? 

 I have always been creative and love art and sewing. My mum is a seamstress, naturally my sister and I have always been around fabric, sewing machines and handmade clothes. 
I started sewing my baby’s clothes and loved sourcing the best quality of organic fabric and finding the most comfortable fit.  As demand grew and I started going to markets I knew I was onto something, and I loved it.
I started researching on ethical and GOTS certified manufacturers who would be able to produce our first collection. It took us over a year to find someone with our same vision. I was lucky to have an amazing team to support my vision of Me & Tata.  

How has motherhood changed you and inspired you?

Being a mum has made me a better and more aware person. I started Me & Tata thanks to my daughter. I wanted to be someone who would hopefully inspire her to be a more conscious consumer and who will ask where her clothes come from and how it impacts workers, families and the whole community.
I love being a working mum of course it’s challenging and I too, sometimes feel guilty for writing yet another email instead of going to the park. But it also gives me a sense of belonging to my ‘new me’ as a mum. 

To help Me & Tata celebrate their new “Pure” AW15 collection, we have partnered up to giveaway TWO pieces of your choice from the Pure collection! All you have to do is head over to my Instagram page @mumstyleblogger and follow the instructions! Make sure you are also following Me & Tata @meandtata! 

Visit Me & Tata’s website to learn more at www.meandtata.com 

Me & Tata are also stocked at the following stores:

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

EAST FREMANTLE –  Willow and the Bowerbird 

NORTHBRIDGE – Beau est Mien

SOUTH FREMANTLE – Vanilla Gifts & Homewares

KARRATHA – Bellyfruit

Perth – Max and Poppy

 

VICTORIA

EAST GEELONG – Little Earth Nest

 

NEW SOUTH WALES

SYDNEY – Down that Little Lane

 

QUEENSLAND

GOLD COAST – Organic Babe and Kids Wear

 

ONLINE

Little Earth Nest

Organic Babe and Kids Wear

Max and Poppy

5 easy ways to get healthy!

In a previous blog, I mentioned that my husband and I are getting on the healthy eating track. This is a big deal for us. Most of our lives has revolved around eating take away, easy dinners, chocolate bars for dessert and anything packaged. 
Now we see the light and we have been slowly getting the correct foods and the right mindset into place for a healthier diet and lifestyle. 
If you are like us, and find the whole idea of a big change in lifestyle a little daunting, here’s some quick and easy tips for you to get started onto the path of healthiness! 
If you have been down this road and have any tips for myself and my family, comment and let me know your thoughts! 

1. VEGETABLES 



Obviously vegetables are the number one ingredient for a healthy lifestyle, but we have recently upped our veggie intake and instead of having them as a side, it is now the main feature of our meals, complemented with our meats and some carbs. Think easy Greek salads or Caesar salads with a sprinkling of chicken or Rocket and Spinach with tuna. The key thing we’ve tried to keep consistent as well is to have our veggies raw where possible. My husband always raves on about how the cooking process kills the enzymes and virtually leaves the food nutrition-less. The one big plus which I never ever expected is that you actually feel fuller for longer! When carbs like mash potatoes or pasta were the main feature of our meals, we were always deathly hungry within 2 hours. But not anymore! Praise veggies! Here’s some further reading: http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-eating-raw-vegetables-4857.html

2. ORGANIC CINNAMON 



cinnamon is well known for its many health benefits but to get the most out of it, go for organic. I put cinnamon on anything and everything: my husband on his morning oats, I like it on pancakes, add it to your coffee and I use it with some paprika and other spices to flavour grilled chicken breast. The key thing to remember is to use organic or “true” cinnamon to maximise the health benefits. Here’s a link to some info: http://authoritynutrition.com/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon/a

3. ACTIVE MANUKA HONEY



Use as per normal honey. However the health benefits of Manuka honey is touted as exceeding that of the regular type. The flavour is also a lot richer and distinct. Think normal honey but with a more mature taste. Here’s a link to some info: http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/nutrition/nutrition+tips/use+manuka+honey+to+heal+yourself

4. FROM SCRATCH



One of the things that are very concerning is the amount of additives, preservatives and processing our foods go through. This is an obviously well known fact but even when you buy seemingly untouched food, you never know where it has been! One thing my husband and I are getting into is buying our produce direct from the source where possible, whether that be visiting the actual chicken farm or to the local produce markets where you can chat to the very people who grew your food or better yet, see the very tree it came from! On the home side, you can even start just by making your own schnitzels, for example, from scratch. Tastes so much better, you know what exactly has gone into it and it actually saves $$$! 

5. SUGARFREE



ok so this one is a slow work in progress. I love dessert. I love cake, I love pastries, I love ice cream. But a work in progress means trying to quench the nasty sugar cravings with fruit instead. Fruit is good for you, a chocolate mud cake, not so much. Here’s some info on the evil side of sugar: http://authoritynutrition.com/9-reasons-to-avoid-sugar/

So if you have any tips or advice for us, comment below and follow our blog and our Instagram @mumstyleblogger

Till next! 

Xo Joanna