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Introduction
                  Oh the magic of Christmas, it really is the most
                                wonderful time of the year.

As the saying goes, Christmas isn’t a season, it is a feeling. The magic of Christmas is silent in the
moments that are indescribable.

There’s no doubt that Christmas 2020 will look and feel a bit different this year.

To show our support and help ignite a little added Christmas spirit we’ve created a Christmas
gift guide with a selection of helpful articles and supportive messages for the festive season.

Alongside our articles, the guide serves as an e-catalogue listing 2020’s must-have toys and gift
ideas; a handpicked collection of the newest and hottest toys. This provides parents, friends and
families with this year's top gift ideas that are sure to be top of every child’s list and they will
cherish forever.

There is nothing quite like Christmas morning when the living room floor is covered in wrapping
paper, and children are filled with elation playing with their new toys.

Whatever it is that makes your Christmas special, I hope that it fills your heart and mind with all
the hope, optimism and love that the world so dearly needs right now.

The guide aims to help and make Christmas 2020 a year to remember, I hope that it does that
for you.

Much love

                        Rach
                           xoxo

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eyes of a child.

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From our family to yours, all of us at
                                          Kidsafe wish you a very safe and happy
                                                 Christmas and New Year!

    For over 40 years, Kidsafe has worked within the community to help prevent unintentional
          injuries and keep children safe at home, around water, on the road and at play.

                                        Download our 'Parent's Guide to Kidsafe Homes'
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  In the following pages, enjoy articles curated from our subject matter
  experts and thought leaders. We have split articles into the following 3
 sections to make it easy for you to find the articles most relevant to you.

 Create an Abundant Mind this Christmas                                 13

 Christmas on a Budget                                                  15

 DIY Christmas Present Wrapping Ideas                                  17

 Table Setting Ideas                                                   19

 Christmas Recipes                                                     20

 Tips for Fussy Eaters                                                 24

 Traditional Christmas Dessert                                         26

 DIY Gift Ideas                                                        28

 DIY Pet Presents                                                      30

 Resolve Conflict this Festive Season                                  32

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5 Tips for Buying Christmas Presents
                      for Twins or Triplets

We all know that one of the best things about             Some families always make sure little Robbie
Christmas is watching the delight on their faces          always has blue and little Tommy always has
as they open their presents. One of the best              green. If they do have their own colours, then
things about Christmas with twins or triplets is          you can apply the “same but different” rule. This
the fact that you have double the joy, or even            only works of course if the various set colours are
triple the joy, of watching them open their               available.
presents.
                                                          2.    What do they like?
The big dilemma when it comes to buying toys
for twins or triplets is should you get the same          Let’s face it, if one is CRAZY about Bluey, and the
same toys, or same but different toys or totally          other is mad about Buzz light year, then there is
different toys?                                           no point in buying both of them a Bluey toy. Just
                                                          because they are twins or triplets doesn’t mean
Here are 5 tips from Twinfo for buying                    they will be interested in the same thing!
Christmas presents for twins or triplets.

1.   Do they have their own colour?                       For Full Article Click Here

                     Naomi Dorland
                     Naomi is one of the 4,560 women who gave birth to multiples in Australia in 2011.
                     Passionate about all things multiple (twins, triplets and more!), Naomi is the founder of
                     Twinfo. After having twins, Naomi realised there was a gap in the market for resources,
                     advice and services that were aimed specifically at the families of multiples. Twinfo was
                     developed to provide the connection between service providers and parents.

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How To Create
                    An Abundant Mind
                     This Christmas

How To Create An Abundant
Mind This Christmas
In a “normal year,” you could expect some joyous
occasions to celebrate, moments that take your breath
away, and even some losses and setbacks. But 2020 has
been a year that has set precedence for losses—losses
of life, jobs, social activity, and even hope. But
regardless of how the year has treated us, Christmas…

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                  Ashley King
                  Ashley King is an author and founder of Get It Done Publishing LLC. She inherited her
                  mother’s tenacity and her father’s business savvy. Her ambition and faith are what drives her.
                  The combination of all the above is why she is The Get It Done Queen ™.

Creating an Abundant Mind This
Christmas: Change Your Mindset,
Change Your Life
There is, however, a powerful tool that every person on
Earth has access to that can change our own realities
and create endless opportunities in the face of
adversity. It is called the Law of Attraction and it really
is as simple as it sounds – what you ask for you receive!

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                  Victoria Cochrane
                  Tasmanian Psychic Expo’s 2019 Tasmanian Psychic of the Year, a certified member of the
                  International Psychic’s Directory and regular presenter of The Spiritual Wisdom Hour on
                  Spiritual Events and Directory’s Facebook Page.

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How To Unwrap Your Growth
Mindset This Christmas
No other words better describe how many of us are
feeling in 2020. This is a year in which life has become
very difficult. In this pandemic, nobody is untouched.
We are all in this together. With tens of millions around
the world infected with Covid-19, and more than…

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                 Dr. Scott Zarcinas
                 Dr. Scott Zarcinas (aka DoctorZed) is a doctor, author, and transformologist. He helps pro-
                 active people to be happier, more confident, decisive, and effective so they can activate
                 their fullest potential and become the person they are capable of being.

Self-care Checklist For The
Silly Season
With the silly season fast approaching it’s important to
make sure we are looking after the most important
person in our lives…. YOU.With all the extra
commitments we have this time of year, it’s easy to let
our self-care habits slip, but you and I both know that
taking time out for ourselves becomes all the more
important when life gets busy.

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                  Alex Phillips - Saint Belford
                  We're Alex and Tom. Our mission is to provide you with the tools and resources that
                  empower you to keep self-care at the top of your to-do list. So you can design, build and
                  live a life that genuinely fulfils you, without compromising your wellbeing in the process.

How To Create An Abundant Mind
This Christmas
Most of us if not all love Christmas time even if just
means a day off work to some who don’t necessarily
believe in Christmas. For a lot of us it means spending
time with family and/or friends we hardly see and
sharing stories, presents as well as sometimes eating
too much so imagine this Christmas...

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                 Melissa Griffiths
                 Melissa Griffiths is a transgender authority and advocate who lives in Melbourne. Melissa is
                 also a diversity and inclusion consultant who has managed to get a gender identity policy
                 introduced at various horse racing clubs including the BRC, MRC and VRC.

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Christmas On
                               A Budget

                   Budget Christmas Gift Ideas in a Pandemic

2020 eh? What. A. Year.

Whilst bushfires and the COVID pandemic have affected each and every one of us differently, the fact is
that it HAS affected each, and every, one of us.

Yet, for many families, as difficult as 2020 has been, it has also served as a reminder to all (including our
children) that the simple things should never be taken for granted. In the midst of Week 1543 (or so it
felt) in lockdown here in Melbourne, it wasn’t an overseas trip, or the latest gadget that my children
pined for; they cried because they wanted to see the beach and go swimming. They wanted to ride at
the BMX track with their friends. They wanted to go to the movies.

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                      Alice Zsembery
                      Alice is the founder of Jack and Lu’s: a company created with a simple dream of
                      bringing back real childhood; where the toys were simpler, the items were fewer and
                      imaginations were greater. With the birth of her second child and a renewed need to
                      be at home whilst caring for a baby, Alice quickly became frustrated with the lack of
                      books that encouraged play at home for her eldest without too much focus on crafts…

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How To Create Christmas
Magic On A Budget
The festive season can be a financially stressful time for
many people. One of my favourite ways to create
Christmas magic on a budget is to give a gift of each
person’s love language.

In his book ‘The 5 Love Languages’, Dr Gary Chapman
explains that everyone gives and receives love and
appreciation differently. And each of us will have a
hierarchy of the five languages such that one or two
methods really mean a lot to us, while another method
may barely register for us.

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                      Matt Hern
                      Certified Financial Planner practitioner and has advised achieved goals such as being
                      mortgage free by age 40, working part-time while raising their family and pursuing
                      dreams to start their own businesses.

Tips For A Healthy Christmas Spread
That Won’t Blow The Budget

Christmas is just around the corner! Australians spend
huge amounts of money on groceries during the
holiday period. The Australian National Retailers
Association estimates that more than $30 billion is
spent each year in the four weeks leading up to
Christmas.

Here are our top tips to help you put on a special
celebration while sticking to a budget this year. Do a bit
of planning each weekend for the week ahead. How
many events are on? What will they involve?

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                      LifeShape
                      For over 20 years, LifeShape Clinic has been helping Australians achieve healthier,
                      happier lives. With over 175,000 hours of consulting experience, our dedicated team
                      of health professionals is highly experienced and can assist you achieve healthy,
                      sustainable weight loss.

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Diy Christmas
         Present Wrapping Ideas

                      6 Alternatives To Traditional Wrapping

We could wrap the world almost 4 times over                to wrap, and tear them up to make ribbons. Add
with the amount of single-use wrapping paper              some old costume jewellery to pretty it up. If you
we use every Christmas*! Not sure what to use             need some inspiration google ‘furoshiki’ – the
instead? Here are some fresh, eco-friendly ideas.         Japanese have perfected the art of wrapping
                                                          with fabric.
Fabric
                                                          Santa sacks for the kids
Most of us have some spare fabric lying around
the house – from old tablecloths we don’t use to          There is a bit of debate around whether you
shirts that are ready to be thrown out. Use them          should wrap the gifts that go into a Santa sack…

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                     Indigo Bay
                     Experiences, care packages, and gifts that connect, bring people closer together, help
                     you to experience life, and create memories to last a lifetime. Our gifts are all sourced
                     from small independent Australian brands with heart and soul and they bring joy and
                     mindfulness back to gifting.

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Three Top Tips To Create A Stylish
Gift The Christmas
Nothing makes us smile more than receiving the most
beautifully wrapped presents. It takes just a few extra
details to really create a stylish effect that will delight
and surprise this Christmas.

Tip #1: Stick to a colour scheme

Limited your palette for your gift giving will create a
beautifully styled effect and will bring a smile to your
face each time you see your gifts under the tree this
Christmas. You don’t need to keep with the traditional..

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                      Becc Burgmann and Lou Hurll, The Stylish Life Project
                      At The Stylish Life Project we create online courses to help Australian homeowners
                      make great decisions about design, styling and buying, so it’s easy to create beautiful
                      spaces in your home and garden. We partner with industry experts from across
                      Australia to bring you online courses that will step you through the process of
                      understanding your style, how to use designer tricks and tips, planning, styling and …

5 Waste Free Ways To Wrap Gifts
Everyone loves unwrapping a gift on Christmas day,
however this can produce a lot of waste. It is estimated
over 8,000 tons of wrapping paper is used and
discarded every year which is equivalent to
approximately 50,000 trees. Instead of purchasing
wrapping paper to conceal your gifts, try your hand at
the five creative and waste-free wrapping techniques
below.

Furoshiki

Furoshiki is the art of wrapping items in fabric.
Wrapping cloths (known as furoshiki) have been a…

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                      Biome
                      Biome's vision is to preserve a safe, healthy environment on this wonderous planet for
                      now, and for those who come after us. Since 2003, we've been obsessed with finding
                      solutions to environmental problems, and scrutinising products to uncover green-
                      washing, hidden toxins, and dubious ingredients. Where ever you are on the journey,
                      we're here to help you make a confident decision that works for you.

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Table Setting
                               Ideas

The Ultimate Guide To Creating A
Christmas Living Centrepiece
A living centrepiece is an affordable and sustainable
way to decorate this festive season and impress your
guests at the same time. With the increasing popularity
of indoor plants, it has never been easier to create your
own displays. Narelle Peart from Scotts Osmocote says
“Living centrepieces are a more sustainable way to
decorate this Christmas.
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                 Love The Garden
                 We believe in the beauty of a green space - whether it’s a garden, a balcony or potted
                 indoor plants. We want to inspire anyone, anywhere to be able easily to create and
                 maintain their own green oasis.

Bringing Your Unique Touch To The
Christmas Table Setting
Part of the fun and colour of Christmas lunch and
dinner is creating a beautiful table setting to
complement your festive theme. Usually, tinsel and
leftover baubles from the tree are the order of the day
– still beautifully festive, but Henley wants you to get
even more creative this season!

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                 Henley Homes
                 Henley is one of the most trusted and acclaimed names in the Australian building industry.

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Christmas
                                   Recipes

St Clement’s Butter Biscuits
These biscuits are super easy to make. I’ve added an
egg which might seem unusual for a biscuit dough, but
it really helps to give you that lovely light texture.

JAMIE’S TOP TIPS: Use different cutter shapes
depending on the occasion – choose stars, Christmas
trees or holly to give these biscuits a real Christmassy
vibe or use hearts for Valentine’s.
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                 The Good Foundation
                 The Good Foundation was established in 2010 to focus on programs and projects that
                 promote good health and nutrition and his since successfully delivered two key programs
                 exclusively across Australia - Jamie’s Ministry of Food Australia and Jamie Oliver’s Learn…

Apple & Cranberry Sauce
A hint of apple makes this cranberry sauce the perfect
partner for goose and duck, as well as turkey.

INGREDIENTS

500g cranberries. Fresh cranberries or frozen ones
thawed. 2 large cooking apples, peeled, cored and cut
into chunks. 150g golden caster sugar. 1 stick cinnamon

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                 The Good Foundation
                 The Good Foundation was established in 2010 to focus on programs and projects that
                 promote good health and nutrition and his since successfully delivered two key programs
                 exclusively across Australia - Jamie’s Ministry of Food Australia and Jamie Oliver’s Learn…

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Jamie Oliver’s Nanna’s Christmas Pud

                                                                                   Ingredients
                                                                                   1 large egg,
                                                                                   preferably freerange
                                                                                   or organic

                                                                                   150ml low-fat milk
                                                                                   125g dates

                                                                                   3 pieces of glacé
                                                                                   ginger 400g sultanas
                                                                                   and raisins 100g
                                                                                   dried cherries and
                                                                                   cranberries
Instructions
                                                                                   125g vegetarian
Grease a 1.5 litre pudding bowl with a little butter. In another bowl, crack
                                                                                   shredded suet or
in the egg and add the milk, then beat together with a fork.
                                                                                   unsalted butter,
Roughly chop the dates and finely chop the glacé ginger, then add to a
third bowl with the other Mix together. Add the egg and milk mixture and           at room temperature
stir or mix with your hands until everything is combined.                          125g plain flour

Spoon this mixture into the greased pudding                                        125g soft brown
                                                                                   sugar 125g fresh
Get a large piece of greaseproof paper and fold in half – it needs to be big
enough to comfortably cover the rim of the pudding. Grease one side of
                                                                                   breadcrumbs 1½
the greaseproof with butter and place over the bowl, butter-side down.             tablespoons brandy
                                                                                   a pinch of salt
Place a layer of tin foil over the greaseproof, then tie these layers in place
round the rim of the bowl using a piece of string.                                 zest of 1 orange

Put the pudding bowl in a large saucepan and pour cold water into the
                                                                                   teaspoon ground
pan until it comes halfway up the side of the
                                                                                   ginger
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                      The Good Foundation
                      The Good Foundation was established in 2010 to focus on programs and projects that
                      promote good health and nutrition and his since successfully delivered two key
                      programs exclusively across Australia - Jamie’s Ministry of Food Australia and Jamie
                      Oliver’s Learn Your Fruit and Veg. Cooking is an important life skill which everyone
                      should learn.

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Christmas Ham Glaze
Take the ham out of the fridge 60 minutes before you
start. This allows the removal of the skin to be a much
smoother process. To remove the ham skin, use a small
knife to cut through the skin 10cm from the top of the
hock. When removing the rind, gently slide the knife
between the skin and the fat at the front of the ham.
Run the knife (or alternatively a hand) under the skin…

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                 Otway Pork
                 Otway Pork was founded in 1999 by a group of leading agricultural experts with the specific
                 aim of bringing outdoor pig production to Australia. Today Otway has built upon its original
                 philosophy and is proudly the country’s largest outdoor pork producer.

Slow Roasted Warilba Lamb
Shoulder With Australian
Blueberry, Pancetta & Almond
Stuffing
For the perfect budget friendly and in-season Xmas
dish, serve up a Slow Roasted Warilba Lamb Shoulder
With Australian Blueberry, Pancetta & Almond Stuffing
for the perfect Xmas lunch or dinner.

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                 Australian Blueberries
                 As Australia’s love affair with blueberries grows, our growers respond in kind. Last year,
                 Australian farmers grew 17,000 tonnes of fresh blueberries with an approximate farm gate
                 value of $A300 million.

Green Vegetable Quiche
Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes / Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons ORGRAN Vegan Easy
Egg™ . 1 cup water. 2 ½ teaspoons oil. 3 teaspoons
oil, additional. ½ onion, diced. 1 cup broccoli, chopped.

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                 Orgran
                 Vegan Easy Egg™ is a revolutionary product that lets you enjoy your favourite egg dishes
                 once more! Experience scrambled eggs, quiche, frittata's and omelette recipes with our
                 plant based egg-free alternative.

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Modern Prawn Caesar Salad
Serves: 4
Prep: 15 minutes / Cook: 15 minutes

Ingredients: 32 medium cooked Australian
prawns. 12 thin slices of baguette. Olive oil for
brushing. 2 cups finely grated Parmesan cheese. 8
slices prosciutto. 500 g cherry tomatoes on the
vine. 2 baby cos lettuce, cut into quarters.
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                Love Australian Prawns
                The Love Australian Prawns campaign is an initiative of the Australian Council of Prawn
                Fisheries and the Australian Prawn Farmers Association. We're here to encourage
                Australians to celebrate more often with Australian Prawns.

Prawn And Mango Salad
With Pink Grapefruit
Serves: 4 / Prep: 10 minutes

Ingredients: 12 cooked Australian prawns,
peeled. 2 mangos, peeled and cut into wedges. 2
pink grapefruits, peeled and segmented. 1
Lebanese cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced. 2

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                Love Australian Prawns
                The Love Australian Prawns campaign is an initiative of the Australian Council of Prawn
                Fisheries and the Australian Prawn Farmers Association. We're here to encourage
                Australians to celebrate more often with Australian Prawns.

Salt and Pepper Prawns

Serves 4 – 6
Prep: 5 minutes / Cook: 10 minutes

Ingredients: 2 kilos small green Australian
prawns.1 cup cornflour. Vegetable oil for deep-
frying. Fresh lemon to serve.

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                Love Australian Prawns
                The Love Australian Prawns campaign is an initiative of the Australian Council of Prawn
                Fisheries and the Australian Prawn Farmers Association. We're here to encourage
                Australians to celebrate more often with Australian Prawns.

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Tips For
                             Fussy Eaters

Handling “Those Looks” When You Have
Fussy Kids at Christmas Gatherings
As a mum and nutritionist with clinical experience in
extreme fussy eating, I understand that seeing the
relationship with food for your child be tumultuous is
gut-wrenching on its own. Let alone, when you feel the
eyes of the world are on your child (or on your
parenting). So, here are a couple of ideas to help you…

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                 Simone Emery
                 Simone Emery is a children’s nutritionist based in Sydney. She supports parents of fussy
                 eaters with informative articles, simple recipes and tailored online consultation solutions
                 filled with easy-to-implement parent hacks.

Surviving Party Season with
Fussy Eaters
We all know how crazy the party season gets! Would
you love to feel at ease with what your kids are eating
over the holiday season? Navigating party season
confidently for kids (let alone working out what to eat)
means that they need to get practice. Making nutritious
food choices is a long-term game and it is not ruined…

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                 Simone Emery
                 Simone Emery is a children’s nutritionist based in Sydney. She supports parents of fussy
                 eaters with informative articles, simple recipes and tailored online consultation solutions
                 filled with easy-to-implement parent hacks.

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5 Tips to Feeding Fussy Eaters
at Christmas
It can be challenging to feed fussy eaters at family
gatherings. Comments from well-intentioned family
members may trigger your anxiety and stress: “is Chloe
still on crackers?” If you are thinking about how to
tackle this festive season for the better check out my 5
tips.

Managing Appetite and Sweets
It is the end of a difficult year, children have gone back
to school, families are dealing with a range of emotions
and complex situations. Children will be exhausted…

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                      Marie-France Laval
                      Marie-France is a Dietitian-Nutritionist and Counsellor originally from France. She is
                      married to an Aussie and has lived in Australia for almost 20 years. She has 3 children,
                      all in their late teens- early twenties. She is the founder and CEO of Fussy Eater
                      Solutions and offers a range of online and in-home programs to support fussy eaters
                      and their families. Her first encounter with extreme fussy eating happened in Australia.

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Traditional
                  Christmas Dessert

Gingerbread Latte Cake
Ingredients: 200g unsalted butter (softened and diced).
300g soft brown sugar. 3 large eggs. 350g self-raising
flour. 200ml soured milk. 50g ground almonds. 1 tbsp
lemon juice. 3 tsp ground ginger. 2 tsp ground
cinnamon. 1/2 tsp ground cloves. 1 tsp baking powder.
1 tsp salt. 2 tbsp black treacle. 6 pieces stem ginger in
syrup (finely chopped).

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                 Kenwood
                 Kenwood was founded on the guiding principles of quality, innovation and design. These
                 principles remain steadfast today at the very heart of our company and our products.

Classic Gluten-Free Gingerbread
Cookies (Vegan)
The holiday season is not complete without
Gingerbread Cookies! These classic gluten-free, vegan,
and allergy-free gingerbread men (and friends) are such
a fun sweet treat for all to have this Christmas. Food
allergies don’t have to get in the way with this dessert
recipe!

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                 Rebecca Pytell
                 On Strength and Sunshine, you’ll find the best gluten-free and allergy-friendly recipes,
                 helpful tips and advice for navigating celiac disease and food allergies, and coaching
                 services, all with a side of fun and a little snarkiness!

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Mayver’s Christmas Bark

Makes: 20-25 pieces

Ingredients: 200g dark or milk chocolate. 200g white
chocolate. 1 cup Mayver’s Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter.
1/2 cup pistachios. 1/2 cup low sugar cranberries. 1 cup
pretzels.

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                 Susie Burrell
                 Dietitian, Nutritionist, Speaker, Author, Lego Lover and Mum of Twin Boys, Gus & Harry.

Wattleseed Chocolate Cookies
An easy and yummy choc chip cookie recipe with
Australian native wattleseed!

Australian wattle trees are not only gorgeous to look at,
but some varieties also produce edible seeds that, once
roasted, can be used in cooking to add an incredible
flavour to both sweet and savoury dishes.

For Full Article Click Here
                 Saltbush Kitchen
                 Saltbush Kitchen is the fruition of owner Brigid Corcoran exploring her own connection with
                 Australia “Creating and evolving Saltbush Kitchen is very much about defining who I am as
                 an Australian and deepening my connection to Australia. I am influenced and inspired by my

Vegan Tiramisu Trifle with Cherries
Makes 3-4 wine glass sized servings
Preparation time: 30-40 mins / Cook time: 30mins

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup flour. 1 tbsp cornflour. 3/4 tsp
baking powder. 1/2 tsp bicarb soda. 1/4 tsp sea salt.
1/2 cup sugar (Jess used half raw sugar, half coconut
sugar). 1/4 cup melted coconut oil. 1 1/4 cup Califia
Farms XX Espresso. 2 tsp vanilla.
For Full Article Click Here
                 Mindfully Jessica and Califia Farms
                 Jessica is a vegan mama of two from Western Australia

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Diy Gift
                                       Ideas

                                 8 DIY Christmas Presents

Christmas gifts are exceptional when you want to        others mention a few. This is a long list when it
show your family and friends affection. A               comes to creating personalized presents.
homemade gift is a better option as it shows the
thought, time, and energy you put into the              There are many ideas to help you make the best
present. Finding a personalized gift online or          gifts for your loved one. You might doubt your
from retailers can be quite a challenge. There are      crafting skills, but some of these ideas can be
many important people in our lives to show our          pulled off under less than one hour. Most of the
love and appreciation. Our parents, best friends,       things that are used in making the gifts can be
kids, grandparents, coworkers, and significant          found at home. The following gifts are enjoyable
                                                        to make, and they are guaranteed to bring
                                                        happiness to your recipient:
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                     Anna Sherchand
                     Nepali-Australian who, not too long ago, left her career in corporate Information
                     Technology and Services to become a world traveller. writing, travel photography, and
                     a minimalist lifestyle.

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Top 3 Christmas DIY Gifts

Pass on something with history and a story.
This could be something ornamental, book, a piece of
jewelry or clothing. It doesn’t have to be of value. It
could have no monetary value but a very funny story.
This gift is all about sharing the story.

Something grown.
A herb or lettuce pot. Nows the perfect time to get
them started. A bouquet of herbs for cooking, drinking
or the vase.

For Full Article Click Here

                     Veronica Kennedy
                     Veronica Kennedy is a Professional Organiser at A Hand to Help. As a Professional
                     Organiser, I work with people to organise their homes to create spaces that are
                     functional, that they can safely and comfortably live in. However, I wasn’t always a
                     Professional Organiser. My working life started out as a seamstress working for a
                     fashion house in Hobart. During my years there I worked my way up to running the

Felt Christmas Photo Ornament –
Crafts for Kids
This craft is perfect for kids to make homemade gifts.
What grandparent, aunt or uncle would not love a
homemade tree ornament filled with a picture of their
loved one!

Let’s start this craft tutorial by gathering the supplies
needed and prepare your kids to join:

Printed Felt Christmas Photo Ornament template. Felt
cloth. Yarn or any string. Printed Photos (not in the
picture). Pencil. Hot Glue. Scissors. Embellishment
(optional).
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                     Carolyn - Party With Unicorns
                     Caroly is a project manager, Etsy seller, Blogger and mum to three kids in Sydney
                     Australia. Party with Unicorns was started as a hobby when I was on maternity leave
                     with my youngest daughter. Had a known the website was going to live on past those
                     first few months, I may have chosen a name that wasn’t directly related to the birthday
                     party I was planning at the time.

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Diy Pet
                                     Presents

Top Gadget Gift Ideas For Tech-
savvy Pets This Christmas
Feeling guilty for leaving your pet alone as you
leave the house for a Christmas lunch is common for
many pet parents. However, thanks to advances in
technology, leaving those sad puppy eyes and the
guilt behind is now easier with battery operated
gadgets, lasers and ball dispensers which are
designed to keep fur-babies entertained at home.

No matter your pet’s personality or tech
capabilities, PETstock’s range of interactive gadgets
and grooming products are sure to keep furry
friends amused and in tip top shape this festive
season:

Lasers and Prey Gadgets
PETstock VET Dr Alison Kemp explains there are
many benefits to introducing interactive gadgets
into your home, such as improving your pets
physical and mental health while keeping them
company in your absence.

For Full Article Click Here

                     PETstock
                     PETstock people are industry experts. We know, because we’ve found them specifically
                     and continue to train them to be their best. We understand that you’re not shopping
                     for your dog, cat, bird, fish or lizard…you’re shopping for your best buddy, your family
                     member.

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How To Make A DIY T-shirt Quilt
For Your Dog
If you’re looking for DIY gift ideas for your dog this
holiday season, and if you—like most people—have
amassed a few too many items of clothing over the
years, then I’ve got a perfect project for you.

Making a DIY t-shirt quilt is a great way to do
something special for your four-legged friend while
clearing out your closet. Pets love their owners’ scents,
and if your dog is anything like my Yorkie, Max, your
scent may help reduce separation anxiety during the
night or times when they’re home alone.

For Full Article Click Here

                      Kerri Caughill
                      Kerri Caughill is a mom and the Co-founder of The Dog Tale. She’s obsessed with
                      finding healthy, natural products for her family without any nasty chemicals or
                      byproducts. When she’s not inside with Max and a MacBook vying for position on her
                      lap, she’s outside enjoying the sunshine with a furry companion.

DIY Pet Toys
During the pandemic, our furry friends have found
themselves a little spoilt, with their human companions
spending more time at home. Working from home,
home-schooling and lockdown restrictions preventing
many of us from leaving the house or spending
weekends away, has meant more time at home,
keeping the fur babies occupied.

So, what happens when this ‘new normal’ set up comes
to an end? With Australia due to take walkies into its
first recession in 29 years, Rio Afero, Founder of
PawsSpree shares some DIY tips and advice on keeping
your pets occupied day in, day out, without breaking
the bank.
For Full Article Click Here

                      PawsSpree
                      PawsSpree is Australia’s ONLY online pet shop that supports local pet stores. We
                      strongly believe that a great online shop does not need to be detrimental to the
                      survival of local pet stores.

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Resolving Conflict
               This Festive Season

Surviving Family COVID Christmas
A COVID Christmas may be very different. Many of us
will be able to get together in person while others will
be estranged, missing those family members in other
states of lockdown or perhaps limited in numbers
allowed to attend. Those of us connecting in person will
have family members that have breezed through
COVID while others who have struggled with …

For Full Article Click Here
                 Dr Karen Phillip
                 Dr Karen Phillip is a Counselling Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist who runs a
                 busy practice on the lovely Central Coast of NSW. Karen is a regular on television, radio and
                 in print media. She is the author of 3 books including her latest book Communication

Conflict Resolution Amongst
Families During The Festive Season
The festive season represents many good things for
most people. Family time, laughter, celebration, gifts
and generally hanging with close friends and family.

It also represents tough times for others – people who
are alone and don’t have families or are estranged from
them, a reminder to so many people that this time …
For Full Article Click Here
                 Carolyn Walsh
                 Caryn Walsh is a Psychologist and academic with over three decades helping individuals
                 conquer challenges in their personal and professional lives. Having written and taught
                 University curriculum to identify and manage a range of human emotions and behaviours,

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How To Resolve Conflict During
The Festive Season
The festive season seems to be one of those times of
year where family conflict has the potential to intensify
quicker than usual.

There’s gift-giving to plan, food to prepare, shopping
to do, presents to wrap, cards to send, and often
guests to entertain.
For Full Article Click Here
                 Ian Shann
                 Ian Shann is the principal mediator and director of Move On Mediation in Perth.

3 Steps To Cope With Difficult
People In The Festive Season
The holiday season is fast looming. Does that thought
fill you with joy or trepidation?

If the answer is trepidation, you would certainly not be
alone. Because although this time of year is supposed
to be one of jollity and fun, a time when you can kick
your feet up and enjoy time with family and friends…
For Full Article Click Here
                 Georgia Bamber
                 Georgia Bamber is a success coach, speaker, and bestselling author of the book ACHIEVE
                 ANYTHING YOU WANT. Through her work she teaches people the practical tools and
                 mindset strategies they need to create positive changes and reach their goals. You can find

Resolving Conflict Around The
Festive Season
The festive season is marketed as a time of joy, family,
light heartedness, gratitude and love, yet for many it is
a season of expectations, angst and potential suffering.

Conflict at Christmas – why? Spending time at
Christmas with family (or extended family members) can
fall short of our expectations.
For Full Article Click Here
                 Samantha Reynolds
                 Samantha Reynolds lives in Toronto Canada and is the owner of Modern Child Parenting.
                 She is a Dr. Gottman certified educator and a certified Dr. Shefali Conscious Parenting
                 Coach.

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Chri                     d e a s
                       st m a s G ift I

           Inspirational ideas to welcome the blessing of a new
                          member to your family!

Age 0-1 yrs          Age 1-3 yrs           Age 3-5 yrs          Age 5-12 yrs

  Chicco              Mylight             Pink Poppy                 Hedbanz
  Hape                 Jumply              Zinc Flyte          FAO Schwarz
  babyU                 Vtech               Sylvanian                Discovery
                                             Families
                      Leapfrog                                   Australian
                                           Playmobil            Geographic
                     Plum Play
                                           Squeakee                  Trapped
                      Toyworld
                                            Smiggle            5 Second Rule
                      First 100

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Kiddipedia’s
                          E-Catalog List
       The most valuable resource known to woman or man is time. We
    appreciate that yours is very important. To help give you some back,
   here’s your go-to list of must-have products and Christmas gifts that
                             every parent should know about.

Sylvanian Families      sylvanianfamilies.com #38   Squeakee                     moosetoys.com #56

Hope the Rainbow Husky          vtech.com.au #39    Little Live Pets             moosetoys.com #56

Melissa & Doug         modernbrands.com.au   #40    ThinkFun              modernbrands/thinkfun #57

Hedbanz              target.com.au/p/hedbanz #41    Orchard Toys        modernbrands/orchardtoys #57

FAO Schwarz      myer.com.au/b/FAO Schwarz #42      Hape                         ugames.com.au #58

Globber                 activeoutthere.com.au #43   Dog Man                      ugames.com.au #58

Plum Play                   plumplay.com.au #44     Australian Geographic        ugames.com.au #59

Discovery        myer.com.au/b/FAO Schwarz #45      Smiggle                      smiggle.com.au #59

Zinc Flyte                   zincflyte.com.au #46   Resoftables                  resoftables.com #60

Pink Poppy                 pinkpoppy.com.au #47     Little Bubba                headstartint.com #60

Toot Toot Cory Carson           vtech.com.au #48    Ooshies                          ooshies.net #61

babyU Bamboo           nicepak.com.au/baby-u #49    Love, Diana                 headstartint.com #61

Mylight                       mylight.com.au #50    Smiggle                      smiggle.com.au #62

Chicco                         chicco.com.au #51    Playmobil              modernbrands.com.au #62

Jumply                        jumply.com.au #52     Slackers                modernbrands.com.au #63

Trapped                      ugames.com.au #53      Colourful Cuddles Unicorn       vtech.com.au #64

BRIO                   modernbrands.com.au #54      Discovery Ball Cube             vtech.com.au #64

Schleich                       schleich-s.com #55   Crawl With Me Elephant         vtech.com.au #64

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3-in-1 Sports Centre            vtech.com.au #64     Splurgle Digital Game            leapfrog.com #71

TreasureX Sunken Gold Ship moosetoys.com #65         Polar Bear Run Digital Game      leapfrog.com #71

Kindi Kids Hospital Corner moosetoys.com #65         Peppa Pig Play Digital Game      leapfrog.com #71

Really Rad Robots             moosetoys.com    #65   Learn&Groove CaterpillarDrumleapfrog.com #72

Hairdooz                        hairdooz.net   #65   Speak & Learn Puppy              leapfrog.com #72

Dog Man                       ugames.com.au    #66   100 Words Book                   leapfrog.com #72

Australian Geographic         ugames.com.au    #66   Lettersaurus                     leapfrog.com #72

Boom City Racers Playset      moosetoys.com #66      Happy Nappers                 headstartint.com #73

Bluey Family Home Playset moosetoys.com        #66   Tickle Me Elmo                headstartint.com #73

TootToot Cory Carson Smartpoint vtech.com #67        The Wiggles Microphone        headstartint.com #73

TootToot Cory Carson Freddies Fire     vtech #67     Purrfect Counting Handbag        leapfrog.com #73

Incredibubbles Wand              bigw.com.au #67     Garbage Guts                garbage-guts.com #74

Rainbowcorns Sweet Shake       kmart.com.au #67      Bubble Trouble              bubble-trouble.net #74

Shapes & Animals Tractor        vtech.com.au #68     Disney Giftables              headstartint.com #74

Wiggle & Jiggle Fishing Fun     vtech.com.au #68     Stuffaloons                   headstartint.com #74

Fix & Learn Car Carrie          vtech.com.au #68     How to Train a Dragon Mini        bigw.com.au #75

Paw Patrol Word Book            vtech.com.au #68     X-Shot Dino Attack              target.com.au #75

Trapped                       ugames.com.au #69      Hairdorables Loves Trolls        bigw.com.au #75

5 Second Rule                 ugames.com.au #69      CAT Junior Crew Fixit Phillip    bigw.com.au #75

Hape                          ugames.com.au #69      Spirit Jumbo Plush               bigw.com.au #76

First 100                     ugames.com.au #69      Fast & Furious Dodge Charger bigw.com.au #76

2-in-1 Touch & Learn Tablet     leapfrog.com #70     Paw Patrol Rescue DVD            bigw.com.au #76

Pick Up & Count Vacuum          leapfrog.com #70     Oosh Potions Slime Surprise      bigw.com.au #76

Magic Adventures Globe          leapfrog.com #70     GraviTrax             modernbrands.com.au #77

Leapstart 3D Lion King Book     leapfrog.com #70     Ravensburger            modernbrands.com.au #77

Leapstart 3D Marvel's Book      leapfrog.com #71

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Sylvanian Families
Sylvanian Families has been loved and adored worldwide for over three decades.

The collectable toy range is now being embraced by a second generation of Australian
families, who appreciate its key themes of Nature, Family and Love.

The adorable characters with their beautifully detailed homes, provides children with the
perfect backdrop to create their own original stories about Sylvanian Families living in the
idyllic world of Sylvania.

                                                      sylvanianfamilies.com

                                                      instagram.com/sylvanianfamilies_australia

                                                      facebook.com/SylvanianFamilies.au

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Myla’s Sparkling Friends &
Hope The Rainbow Husky
Introducing VTech's new interactive pets. Myla’s Sparkling Friends and Hope the Rainbow
Husky! Myla’s Sparkling Friends are magical creatures which talk, sing and colourfully light
up! Hope the Rainbow Husky isn’t feeling too well and needs looking after, use the magic
stethoscope to translate her barks.

                                                      vtech.com.au/brands/brand_page/
                                                      interactivepets

                                                      instagram.com/vtech_toys_anz

                                                      facebook.com/vtechanz

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Melissa & Doug
We're ready for you at checkout!

Now more than ever, kids need PLAY.

Melissa & Doug offers the best gift ideas to spark imagination and creativity in kids of any
age!

                                                      modernbrands.com.au

                                                      instagram.com/melissaanddougtoys

                                                      facebook.com/MelissaAndDoug

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Hedbanz
Hedbanz is an exciting, fast-paced game for the whole family from Spin Master Games!

Put the headband on and place the picture card in the headband. Then, play by asking
questions with “yes” and “no” answers as you try to guess what’s on your card! It’s a race
against the clock to be the first player to get three scoring badges to win.

                                                     kmart.com.au/product/hedbanz-game
                                                     bigw.com.au/product/hedbanz
                                                     target.com.au/p/hedbanz
                                                     instagram.com/spinmaster

                                                     facebook.com/SpinMaster

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FAO Schwarz
FAO Schwarz, A world of Imagination, Adventure & Wonder for everyone. Find a
Marvelous bountiful emporium full of extraordinary, one-of-a-kind toys at Myer. Bringing
nostalgia and excitement, Synonymous with quality and innovation, this toy brand has
created lasting memories for generations of children and nostalgic moments for adults
alike. Now, your children can enjoy FOA Schwartz’s signature toys and interactive
experiences like the infamous giant key piano mat, retro bumper cars and the all-time
classic – Bear in the box!

                                                    myer.com.au/b/FAO%20Schwarz

                                                    instagram.com/myer

                                                    facebook.com/myer

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Globber
Why Pick Globber? Our award-winning scooters for kids, teenagers and adults deliver on
quality, offer distinct designs, and provide new features to make everyday life a whole lot
easier (and stylish) @globberaus have the newest range of scooters featuring a new
wooden base and light up wheels!

                                                      activeoutthere.com.au

                                                      instagram.com/globberaus

                                                      facebook.com/globberaus

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Plum Play
A family business since 1988, play is our passion. Plum Play toys inspire children to play
in the fresh air and love the outdoors with our range of trampolines, swings, climbing
frames and other backyard favourites. Discover a life at play with products that are
sustainable, durable and are reassuringly safe.

                                                      plumplay.com.au

                                                      instagram.com/plumplayaus

                                                      facebook.com/plumplayaus

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Discovery
Discovery #MINDBLOWN is all about exploring the world around us by offering exciting
hands-on experiences through toys and games. Discovery #MINDBLOWN STEM based
education is deeply rooted in Discovery’s guiding principles of exploration, education,
and entertainment. Discovery STEM products have been designed to engage kids with
interactive problem-solving, engineering skills and imaginative play. Complete kit
instructions ensure a fun learning experience.

                                                    myer.com.au/b/FAO%20Schwarz

                                                    instagram.com/myer

                                                    facebook.com/myer

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Zinc Flyte Australia
The award-winning Flyte is a compact piece of kids’ luggage that is an original and
exciting prospect for families everywhere.

Perfect for holidays, days out, tackling the school run or for adventures in the garden, we
want to help kids create memories on the journey, not just at the destination and help
relieve the stress that many families experience when travelling or just simply out and
about!

                                                      zincflyte.com.au

                                                      instagram.com/zincflyteau

                                                      facebook.com/zincflyteau

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Pink Poppy
The Pink Poppy brand is popular and treasured by children the world over! The Pink
Poppy name is synonymous with make-believe dreams and magical memories fit for a
Princess! Loved and admired as an iconic children’s fashion brand, we aim to excite,
enthral and open the imaginations of young girls and also for our boys!

                                                    pinkpoppy.com.au

                                                    instagram.com/pinkpoppyofficial

                                                    facebook.com/PinkPoppy

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Toot-Toot Cory Carson
Little fans of the Netflix Series Toot-Toot Cory Carson can buckle up for fun and
adventures with the gang from Bumper ton Hills! Collect Cory and his friends with the
Toot-Toot Cory Carson SmartPoint Vehicles. For more fun, go on a rescue mission at the
Toot-Toot Cory Carson Freddie’s Fire Station!

                                                    vtech.com.au/toottootcorycarson

                                                    instagram.com/vtech_toys_anz

                                                    facebook.com/vtechanz

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babyU Bamboo Meal Ware
babyU Bamboo Meal Ware is Australian designed and owned

Made from Bamboo and polymer blends, this quality meal ware is not only practical and good
for your family but also the environment. Bamboo is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and no
fertiliser or pesticides are required for it to grow and not much water is needed.

                                                       nicepak.com.au/baby-u

                                                       instagram.com/babyuproducts

                                                       facebook.com/BabyUProducts

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Mylight
Mylight’s make bedtime fun! They give off just the right amount of ambient light during
nighttime feeds and nappy changes to assist mum or dad. A beautiful piece of nursery
décor, the Mylight helps children recognise their name and can even eliminate dark-ness
discomfort. Mylight’s come in a choice of 15 box colours, and as they are all custom
designed to your liking, you get to choose your preferred font style and emoji shape. You
can even select from a white light or rainbow LED light with remote control.

                                                    mylight.com.au

                                                    instagram.com/mylightaustralia

                                                    facebook.com/mylights

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Chicco
We are childhood experts, because we study parents’ and children’s needs at the Chicco
Research Centre, identifying innovative solutions to develop new products.

For over 60 years we've been walking alongside all those who care for children - parents,
grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends - offering solutions for every stage of
their growth: constant research on quality and respect for high safety standards.

                                                      chicco.com.au

                                                      instagram.com/chiccoaustralia

                                                      facebook.com/chiccoaustralia

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Jumply
Gear For Your Next Family Adventure!

Jumply is a community of fun Mums and Dads who build strong connections with their kids
through play, adventure and travel. Their range makes getting out and about easier, so you can
spend more time enjoying your adventure, knowing that you have the right gear. Designed in
Melbourne.

                                                        jumply.com.au

                                                        instagram.com/jumply.au

                                                        facebook.com/jumply.au

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Trapped
Winner of the Play Creators Awards 2020: Game Designer of the Year (Kids Games) and
Bronze Award for the Dadsnet Toy Awards 2020, Trapped Escape Room Game Packs are
the first escape room game that physically turns any room into an actual escape room!
With puzzles, clues and dilemmas designed by escape room experts, Trapped provides
the ultimate escape room experience from your home.

                                                   ugames.com.au

                                                   instagram.com/ugamesaustralia

                                                   facebook.com/UGamesAustralia

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BRIO
Toot toot! You have non-stop fun with a BRIO railway. Play with the toy trains and explore
the different track layouts you can build. Smart Tech is our way of adding extra layers of
functionality and play value to BRIO Toys. Integrated technology and ingenious design
opens up a new kind of interaction between child and toy. Sound, light and action are
combined to create cause-and-effect chain reactions, telling little stories in the process. A
passing train makes the farm animals come to life. A tunnel causes and engine to stop,
reverse or even appear broken, letting your child become the hero by deciding what’s
going to happen next.

                                                       modernbrands.com.au

                                                       instagram.com/brioplay

                                                       facebook.com/BRIOPlay

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Schleich
Schleich promotes creativity and a rich imagination is one of the most valuable gifts you
can give a child. The best part of it is: a child's creativity as well as their imagination
develop almost by themselves with the right playing concepts. With Schleich products,
children learn what animals really look like while playing. They learn more about the
animals' natural habitats and the way they interact with each other. At the same time, this
conveys to them the basics about responsible cohabitation between humans and animals.

                                                     schleich-s.com

                                                     instagram.com/schleichofficial

                                                     facebook.com/SchleichAU

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Squeakee

Considered to be THE top toy
this Christmas, Squeakee brings
the balloon dog to life. With 60+
sounds and interactions,
Squeakee is bound to be your
new best friend with his fun and
playful personality. Train
Squeakee to do tricks using his
ball and pop Squeakee by using
his pin.
                                     moosetoys.com/our-brands/squeakee

                                     instagram.com/moose_toys

                                     facebook.com/MooseToys

Little Live Pets:
Gotta Go
Flamingo

Feed Sherbet the Flamingo his
food and watch his long neck
wobble ‘n’ wiggle! Sherbet will
start singing his hilarious ‘Gotta
Go’ song and make sounds to
let you know he needs to use
the toilet. Place Sherbet on the
toilet and watch him poop his
magic colourful poop into the        moosetoys.com/our-toys/little-live-pets/little-live-
bowl.                                pets-gotta-go-flamingo

                                     instagram.com/moose_toys

                                     facebook.com/MooseToys

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Thinkfun
ThinkFun is the world’s leader in
addictively fun games that
stretch and sharpen your mind.
From lighting up young minds to
creating fun for the whole family,
our innovative games make you
think while they make you smile.
At ThinkFun, we’re passionate
about our effort to make
learning fun. It drives everything
we do – and every game,
brainteaser and puzzle we
create. We love being the spark
that ignites young minds and         thinkfun.com
gives children an early learning
advantage.                           instagram.com/thinkfun

                                     facebook.com/ThinkFunGames

Orchard Toys

Orchard products are designed
with the ethos of 'learning made
fun' and combine bright,
innovative design, durability and
quality with sound educational
principles.

                                     modernbrands.com.au/mb-orchard-toys

                                     instagram.com/orchardtoys

                                     facebook.com/orchardtoysltd

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Hape

Hape Toys is one of the world’s
largest producers of toys made
from sustainable materials.
Neither culture, nor language,
nor gender inhibits the intuitive
process of play. From the
beginning of the design process,
through to the final unwrapping
of the packaging, Hape toys are
a collaboration of global
thinking and responsible
ecology. With a focus on
sustainability, education,          ugames.com.au
innovation and fun, Hape toys
represents the next generation      instagram.com/ugamesaustralia
of play.
                                    facebook.com/UGamesAustralia

Dog Man
Attack Of The
Fleas Board
Game
This board game is based on the
bestselling book series and is
sure to be a Christmas favourite.
The Fleas (Fuzzy Little Evil
Animal Squad) are at it again.
Crunky, Bub, and Piggy plan to
take over the world with their
Robo-Brontosaurus. Fortunately,
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the Supa Buddies are ready to
jump into action. Players stop
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and using special tools.
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Australian
Geographic
Science Kits

Australian Geographic captures
the essence and spirit of
Australia through its
meticulously crafted and
beautifully presented stories and
photography in print and online.
These science kits explore the
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world with fun and exciting
activities for children to enjoy.
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Smiggle

Smiggle is Going Crackers For
Christmas! Well aren’t we all?!
So it makes perfect sense that
our favourite stationery store
with more, Smiggle is bursting
with games and toys, gadgets,
gizmos and activity sets that will
surprise and delight this
Christmas. A gift from Smiggle
will send kids crackers with
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excitement, ticking off any
number of items on their
Christmas wish lists. Smiggle is     instagram.com/smiggle
making Christmas merrier!
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