Dear Readers...
Last year I found myself feeling a little jaded around the consumerism of our festive season. My neighbour (a single father) snapped me out of it by delivering to our door step a huge potted sunflower and 2 very cute bamboo plants for my children. It felt so special when I opened the door and found his offering on our doorstep, it was an authentic display of friendship and it touched our hearts.
This year we are approaching gift giving from a different perspective. We have already started planning; the children and I are busy making jams, potted plants and artworks. It’s so much fun and the joy of planning and working together as a family is the biggest gift of all.
Avoiding crowded shopping centres and short tempered people rushing ‘here and there’ is a priority for us this year, I am totally over it and will purchase any remaining gifts online in the comfort of my home(I won’t say peace and quiet as I have 2 kids, a dog and a cat). We decided to produce an affordable gift edition of enews to give you a few ideas before the dreaded countdown to ‘the big day’ I hope you find it useful and find some gorgeous gifts for your nearest and dearest. |
Jane King
Mother to Emily 8, Cristian 14
Founder of Parenting Australia
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Photogifts is the first site in Australia to offer the Award Winning range of personalised Flattenme hard cover books, cards & invitations. We’ve 6 stories in 7 languages for Boys & Girls, 0 - 8years. After choosing your favourite title, all you need to do is upload your image, add your child’s name and a dedication. It’s that simple. The PhotoGo Video range, casts your kids in the starring role of their own of 30 minute animated movie. Titles include, My Christmas Adventure, The Adventures of Amazing Kid, Snow White, Turbo Kid, The Little Mermaid and My Dream book. And Photogifts will deliver to your books or DVD’s to your door. The highest quality guaranteed.
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Great affordable gift idea’s for childcare workers or teachers in Catherine Oehlman’s blog. Read more. |
Parenting Australia Competition
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| You deserve an early Christmas present! Click here to win 1 of 15 A Christmas Carol prize packs – loaded with goodies from the flick for your entire family… |
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Button baby is for all of the beautiful babies and cheeky toddlers out there! It is for mums, dads, grandparents, family and friends who love to nurture, clothe, amuse and simply spoil the little ones in their lives.
Button baby have selected a beautiful range of quality products that have been tried and tested for you by our own little buttons. Contact them if you would like help selecting the perfect gift – they will even gift wrap it for you for free! Think of how easy it is – like having your own personal shopper! |
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So sit back, relax, enjoy the shopping and let them do the leg work for you…. |
Parenting Australia Special Offer!
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Every child needs at least one Quinn Macool Christmas Tee! With over 30 designs there is one to suit every personality. And, so that every kid can enjoy one this Christmas, take 20% off all t-shirts for 1 week only. That’s only $17.50 a tee. Enter parent in the redeem code on checkout.
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Parenting Australia Competition
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| In Slippin' on the Lino, Jane spills the beans on the truth behind the closed doors of parenting; doors which, for her, emitted all kinds of noises including laughter, crying, roars of frustration, squeals of delight and actually, quite an alarming variety of animal noises if truth be told; which it is, in Slippin’ on the Lino. |
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As parents many of us will know well how expensive Christmas can be – there’s presents for children, partners, parents, grandparents, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, friend’s children, teachers, neighbours and the list goes on and on... By Johanna Baker-Dowdell. Read more. |
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Uberkate is a family owned and run jewellery design studio specialising in designs that capture the spirit of relationships in precious metals. |
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Parenting Australia Competition
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| Perfect for dressing up this Christmas, Baby Bella Maya designer booties have just landed in Australia! Available in many designs and in two sizes from birth to 12mths. Bigger sizes coming soon by popular demand! |
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Parenting Australia Loves...
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These oh-so-cute Lacy Leggings have just landed in Australia! A hot trend in the U.S, Baby Bella Maya Lacy Leggings are soft and comfortable and won't leave waistband marks. Available with or without bling in 2 sizes. |
10% OFF - Visit www.babesinarms.com.au and enter ‘BBMPA-1009’ at checkout to receive 10% off any Baby Bella Maya products. |
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Isoki has established itself as a MULTI AWARD WINNING brand and a leader in the baby bag and accessories market. Isoki’s innovative stylish designer range offers two bags in one by simply reversing to reveal a whole new look. Inner components of the bag include a double-sided storage satchel, insulated cooler bag and large padded change mat, all of which can be used individually or as a complete set. See for yourself what all the fuss is about at www.isoki.com.au
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At the Irresistible Gluten Free Food show you can sample hundreds of tasty gluten free products all in one place. Hear from internationally renowned speakers including Dr Joanna McMillian Price and Dr Sue Shepherd on coeliac disease and gluten intolerance as they discuss how to maintain a healthy gluten free diet and much more. See free demos by Tobie Puttock and other top chefs at the Coles Cooking Stage as they prepare meals your family will love. Discover the latest gluten free products including biscuits, cakes, pasta, bread, cereals, smallgoods, icecream, confectionary and more.
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Special editions of Parenting Australia’s eNews to look forward to |
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