Dear Readers...
We had a little gathering a couple of weeks ago to say thanks to our bloggers and all the 'experts' who kindly give their time to supply articles for our newsletter and website. Working online has it's benefits (PJs and bad hair days go unnoticed) but it also has it's drawbacks such as the lack of face to face. It was wonderful to meet everyone and for them to all mingle and meet each other. Of course with the common denominator being that we were all parents, it didn't take long to get down to 'mummy matters'.
Christmas and the festive frenzy were hot topics, tips on how to cope with it all and organise the best day possible for our families were being shared, and so with all the enthusiasm the topic amongst such a gaggle of mum's generated we decided this weeks newsletter would be about 'The Festive Hurry' and perhaps slowing it down a little.
On behalf of the team at Parenting Australia, I would like to wish you a wonderful festive season with your families and a healthy and happy New Year. |
Jane King
Mother to Emily 8, Cristian 14
Founder of Parenting Australia |
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What will your kids remember? The silver edging on your gift tags or a stressed out mama? Cath's last blog for the year gives sounds advice on surviving the Festive Hurry... Read more.
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Travelling with kids can be a challenge at the best of times and this new guidebook for families enables parents to choose appropriate experiences without wasting valuable time or money. It is jam-packed with around 500 age-appropriate activities, attractions, tours, restaurants and places to stay.
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Don't skimp on the important things this Christmas. Skimp on the rubbish. |
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Haute Baby Products is a family-operated Australian company, specialising in a one-size pocket nappy known as the Haute Pocket.
We are passionate about providing Australian families with an economical, environmentally friendly and baby-kind alternative to disposable products and believe the Haute Pocket to be an easy, effective and affordable solution to a disposable culture.
You can save $3000 over the nappy life of one child simply by switching to cloth. Haute Pockets require no pinning, soaking, bleaching or folding and it takes just 10 minutes a day to use modern cloth nappies.
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In Johanna's blog 'Christmas Crackers', she realises Christmas is just next week - eek! Read more.
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Mihiri shares her Christmas list with us and asks, 'What have you got on your list that I haven't got on mine?'... Read more.
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To celebrate the launch of Australia's fresh new discount voucher website, EveryOunceCounts.com.au is excited to be giving away $1000 CASH and loads of other great family friendly prizes!
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Mushrooms - A hidden treasure for summer salads!
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 Mushrooms are the perfect food for the busy lives we lead today and an ideal way to add some extra nutrition into your family's diet; quick and easy to prepare, they blend well with other flavours, can be cooked almost any way you can imagine, and are really very nutritious.
From aiding a healthy digestion to encouraging healthy skin - these little veggies are packed with yummy goodness. Don't believe me? Well, mushrooms are the only fresh vegetable (and fruit) that contains Vitamin D - essential for healthy bones. And what's more, they're also full of immune boosting properties - ideal to ward off any sick days.
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| Top five ways to stretch the pennies at Christmas by James Randle |
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Avoid a maxed out credit card in January - make a shopping list and set a budget -
Shopping lists are hard to stick to but you'd be amazed at what you'll save if you do. |
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Make sure you get the best deal -
Whether you intend to shop online or at the store, shop around and compare prices.
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Buying online -
Shopping online is a great way to save both time and money.
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Secret Santas -
Big families can use the Secret Santas method of gift giving to save money and time spent shopping for gifts.
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Make your own Christmas cards or order online for free -
Making your own Christmas cards is a great way of saving money and provides a creative outlet for the kids.
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Parenting Australia Competition
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Bright Star Kids is a rapidly growing Australian business that loves to create premium removable Wall Art (perfect for decorating kids rooms) and fun Personalised Kids Labels (great for keeping track of your kids belongings).
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If you have interesting products or a service you'd like our online family to know about, list it on our directory by contacting us here. |
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Special editions of Parenting Australia's eNews to look forward to |
12th January
19th January
26th January
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New Year, New You.
Starting school and getting ready for child care.
Lunch box ideas.
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The content of this article is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Any questions regarding a medical diagnosis or treatment should be directed to a medical practitioner. |
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