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· One of 3 Bosisto’s Lavender · One of 3 Pearhead Gift Sets worth $89.85 each · A massive Weleda Gift Basket, total value $300 |
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20% OFF KIDS GIFT LIST*
Does your little one have a never-ending list of birthday parties to attend? Do you have heaps of friends with children and have no idea what to get them for Christmas or Christenings? It can be hard to organise unique and thoughtful gifts for all the youngsters
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20% OFF OTI ORGANISER*
Busy mums have a million things to keep in order. From grocery lists and exercise schedules to bubs' play-dates and time out with grown-up friends, mums today can find themselves with sticky notes decorating their refrigerator and bits of paper overflowing from their purse. Keep yourself organised and stylish with this modern diary for busy women.
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20% OFF CUDDLEDRY*
From soapy suds to soothing hugs, scoop your bub safely out of the bath and into your warm and – dare I say – dry arms. Cuddledry has pioneered a brilliant towel that snaps around your neck, allowing you to lift your baby from the bath and into the cosy security of your prepared embrace.
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20% OFF BUBBA FUNK*
Kids deserve style too! Keep your little one looking fresh, bright and funky with Bubba Funk’s assortment of high-quality clothing and accessories. From nappy bags to jumpers to premium bath products, Bubba Funk’s goal is to keep your kid cool and your life easy. Check out bubbafunk.com.au to shop their easy to navigate website packed with gift ideas for friends and treasures for your own family.
Visit bubbafunk.com.au for 20 percent off online purchases with the code “MYCHILD01”
*CONDITIONS APPLY: Offer valid until December 31 2008. Offer excludes sale stock and |
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20% OFF BOSCOBEAR*
Skip the mess of paint and wallpaper, and stimulate your child’s ever evolving interests with colourful and imaginative wall decals instead. Made by BoscoBear, there are designs to suit all ages – even a special Christmas collection for the holidays! Economical and easy to use, decals are a stylish way to perk up your environment and make decorating interactive. Stick them, move them, reuse them… it’s all up to you!
Visit boscobear.com.au and quote the code “MYCHILD” to get 20 percent off all BoscoBear Products.
*CONDITIONS APPLY: Offer valid until December 31 2008 |
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HANG IT!
Decorate and educate with Miriam Bereson’s alphabet frieze wall hanging. With its flexible format, the ABCs can hug the walls of almost any size room, wrapping around corners and climbing ceilings to suit your space. Each letter in this frieze is associated with an animal or creature to keep learning fun and dynamic, and all are featured in upper and lower case to inspire your child as they try their hand at writing. Visit miriambereson.com for this and more colourful concepts. |
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MAXIMISE YOUR STYLE
Don’t let your growing baby bump rob you of your style and don’t let your style rob you of your comfort! The NOM CeCe maxi dress blends four colours of soft jersey fabric into a trendy and flattering dress that can be worn before, during, and after pregnancy. |
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BEACHY ROBES
Wrap your bub in the finest robe, fresh out of the cool ocean, or a warm bath. Terry Rich specialises in high quality, vibrantly coloured garments for the beach, holiday, or home. Simple and useful, your kids will love Terry Rich for year round comfort. |
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IS YOUR SWEETIE SPOILT?
We’re living in a child-centric age where parents are often all too happy to allow their child’s needs to trump their own. Keep her happy. Keep him entertained. Keep them educated and well dressed and oh-so-very loved. But are all our efforts thwarted if we go overboard? Does spoiling your child actually put them at a disadvantage in the long term? The New York Daily News recently had some interesting thoughts on the topic…
It is hard to say no to your doe-eyed child when something catches their eye at the shops and becomes an instant obsession – the apparent key to their ultimate happiness. It’s even harder when he utters the dreaded words: ‘Come on, Mum! Pleeeease!’ If you find yourself saying “yes” too often, you are most likely paying your child a disservice. Spoilt children grow up to be dissatisfied adults, accustomed to their needs being met by objects or the attention of others and unable to see value in the simple things in life. Many people define “spoilt” in terms of monetary abundance, but experts believe money is only part of the equation. If your child interrupts you and expects your undivided attention at all times, she is spoilt; if he believes his needs trump everyone else’s, he is spoilt.
Think of the future Be aware of the things that fulfill your child and imagine the trends following into adulthood. Is it the things in life that matter or is it the people and experiences? Is it somebody else’s job to entertain us or is an active imagination a lifelong asset? Get these things straight in your mind now and they’ll become the fabric of your child’s life.
What do you think? Are kids more spoilt these days? Why? How will spoiling a child affect them as adults? Which is more harmful to a child: emotional or material spoiling? Click here to share your views on this topic in the My Child parenting forum |
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HEALTHY EATING Are you desperate to regain your pre-pregnancy form, curious about ways to enhance your breast milk or wondering how to keep your iron up while you’re pregnant? Vanessa Schuldt is an accredited practising dietitian with a Master of Science degree and over 11 years experience advising in nutrition and health. She is also mum to two-year-old Yasmin and a brilliant resource for your nutritional queries. Read more
You can submit a question to any of My Child’s experts on a range of topics including child psychology, natural therapies, healthy eating and more. Visit the website for previously answered questions. Click here
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MY TABLE BY PETER EVANS
Pete Evans brings fun and adventure into cooking great food. As a chef, restaurateur, television presenter, father and fisherman, Pete created this book as a way of making his own passion for cooking accessible to anyone – parents and children included! My Table compiles Pete’s favourite meals to cook at home for his own friends and family and they all have one thing in common: they are (somewhat) simply prepared, stylishly casual, and absolutely brimming with flavour. Click Here for Pete’s Tomato & Ricotta Tortellini with Basil Recipe! |
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One of 3 Bosisto’s Lavender Prize Packs total value $450
With midnight feedings, 3am nappy changes and 5am wake-up calls, mums can find themselves daydreaming about the sweet dreams they once had before their beloved bub joined the household. Whisk yourself back to your tranquil yesteryear with the calming sweet essence of natural lavender. Great for parents and children alike, lavender soothes digestion, calms the nerves and induces sleep. Spray organic lavender essence in your home any time of day and put serenity back in your vocabulary. Bosisto’s Botanicals has put together three handy Lavender prize packs. Valued at $150 each, they include a 100% Australian Wool pillow with a lavender scented core, eye mask, Bosisto's Botanicals lavender oil and lavender spray. Visit fgb.com.au for more.
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One of 3 pearhead gift sets total value $269.55
You don’t have to be the king or queen of scrapbooking to keep your memories organised and beautiful. Pearhead’s line of smart, easy-to-assemble albums, scrapbooks, frames and keepsake boxes make it easy to celebrate the past while freeing up time to enjoy the present. Made with a quality fabric finish and available in a variety of styles, sizes and colours, these keepsakes are sure to last a lifetime.
We have three fantastic Pearhead gift sets to give away. Each set contains a time frame ($34.95), calender ($24.95) and album ($29.95), with an individual prize value of $89.85.
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A massive weleda gift basket total value $300
Weleda products are made with biodynamic Calendula extract to soften, soothe and protect your bub’s sensitive skin. From nappy cream to massage oil, Weleda provides the finest skincare developed in conjunction with doctors and midwives to keep you and yours soft and supple, naturally. Weleda caters to mums and bubs with their full line of high-quality products, including homeopathic powders to ease teething pain and colic, as well as herbal teas to support breastfeeding. Weleda’s giant gift basket contains 17 products and is valued at $300.
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BOOK OF THE MONTH |
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DogFish by Gillian Shields
Every kid wants a dog but in a world of high-rises and working parents, it isn’t always so easy. DogFish depicts a crafty young boy who desperately desires a dog of his own but cannot convince his mother to get one.
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TWIN FACTS
Double the fun, double the love, double the stress and confusion! Having twins is a unique experience that can leave even seasoned mothers saying… Help!!
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