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Button Baby is an online store full of beautiful and useful products for babies and toddlers.

 

They stock an array of baby accessories, gifts and the most amazing range of unique and gorgeous toys.

 

Fast delivery with free gift wrapping – sent straight to the recipient. They also offer free delivery on orders $150+.

 

Button Baby are giving away a $50 voucher to one lucky reader to spend in their store.

 

To enter the competition, visit www.buttonbaby.com.au, have a look at their products & then comment below to tell me “what you would buy if you won the $50 voucher”.

 

You can also get one bonus entry in the draw for each of the following:

 

1. Sign up to Melbourne Mamma’s newsletter here

2. Like Melbourne Mamma’s Market facebook page

3. Like Button Baby facebook page

4. Tell all your friends on facebook about this competition (& post the link to your comment below)

 

Make sure you add a separate comment for each of these below, to let me know that you’ve done this. Include the link from your facebook page when you have told your friends about this giveaway.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

This giveaway is hosted by Melbourne Mamma and is no way sponsored, endorsed or administrated by, or associated with Facebook.

 

All entries must be made directly through comments made on this blog post on Melbourne Mamma and not via Facebook.

 

ENTRIES CLOSE ON SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER AT 10PM AEST.

 

WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN RANDOMNLY VIA RANDOM.ORG AND ANNOUNCED VIA THIS BLOG.

 

ENTRIES OPEN TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS ONLY.

 

Good Luck!

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I’m feeling sick to the stomach as I prepare myself (mentally) to have more Botox treatment for my migraines tomorrow (read more about my first treatment here).

12 weeks ago I had Botox injected into my head, neck & shoulders – 41 times! and for someone who HATES needles it was torture!

I have been so desperate to get my migraines under control that I was willing to try anything. I might even consider giving up shopping if that would make them go away (YES, I am that desperate!)

Thankfully, I’m happy to say that the number of migraines I have suffered since then has been reduced, unfortunately not as much as I had hoped but still an improvement.

During the past 92 days I have had migraines for 20 days. That may still sound like alot, but believe me that’s a big improvement for someone who would normally suffer 40-50 migraine days in 3 months. The injections have also help a little bit with the pain in my neck and shoulder.

I’m often asked by people (especially other mums) how I cope with so many migraines and how I manage to work and look after my family.

I usually put on a brave face and tell them that I manage ok but in truth I don’t. It’s REALLY REALLY hard taking care of little ones and going to work and managing everything else (when all I want to do is lock myself away in a quite darkened room and sleep) but I’m alive and lucky to have been able to have kids and work and all the rest, so I’ll put up with pain as a trade off for everything else that’s wonderful in my life.

After my injections tomorrow, I will also recommence taking my daily preventative medication, so hopefully the two will work even better together.

Fingers crosses that my next migraine update will be a positive one.

Until next time

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Looking for Christmas gift ideas for your little man? Check out these great goodies to keep the boys entertained.

 

1. Brio Racing Car $18.95 from Tarbea

2. Glow Zone Dinosaur Torch $12.95 from Australian Geographic

3. Superhero Cape $14.95 from Invite Me

4. I Can Co. Solar Helicopter $29.95 from Toy Journey

5. Spaceboy Baking Set $29.95 from Lark

6. Janod Savannah Dominos $28.95 from Three Four Knock On The Door

7. Toolbelt with Tools $44.95 from Three Four Knock On The Door

8. Tiger Tribe Airport Boxset $58.00 from That’s My Toy

9. Dino Golf Set $49.95 from Australian Geographic

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Not enough hours in the day? Let’s face it – we all lead hectic lives.
 
When was the last time that you felt you had spare time to read to your children or spend a quiet evening with your partner? When did you last have time for yourself?
 
When we awake to piles of dishes, or open our drawers to be faced with long overdue bills, we tend to add extra stress to our already hectic lives.
 
When our home is disorganised, we too become disorganised.
 
If this sounds like you, do not worry, help is here!
 
Home Sorted are giving away copies of their fabulous books “Home Sorted” and “Christmas Sorted” to one lucky reader.
 

 
To enter the competition, visit www.homesorted.com.au, have a look at their products & then comment below to tell me “which Home Sorted product would help you get organised”.
 
You can also get one bonus entry in the draw for each of the following:

1. Sign up to Melbourne Mamma’s newsletter here

2. Like Melbourne Mamma’s Market facebook page

3. Like Home Sorted facebook page

4. Tell all your friends on facebook about this competition (& post the link to your comment below)

 

Make sure you add a separate comment for each of these below, to let me know that you’ve done this. Include the link from your facebook page when you have told your friends about this giveaway.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

This giveaway is hosted by Melbourne Mamma and is no way sponsored, endorsed or administrated by, or associated with Facebook.

 

All entries must be made directly through comments made on this blog post on Melbourne Mamma and not via Facebook.

 

ENTRIES CLOSE ON FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER AT 10PM AEST.

 

WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN RANDOMNLY VIA RANDOM.ORG AND ANNOUNCED VIA THIS BLOG.

 

ENTRIES OPEN TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS ONLY.

 

Good Luck!

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Looking for Christmas gift ideas for your little miss? Check out these gorgeous goodies (even Santa would be impressed!)

 

1. Felt Flower Hairclip from Sweetie Petiti $12.00

2. Alimrose Designs Fairy Squeaker from Button Baby $16.95

3. Bluebelle Slapwatch & Purse from Chocolate Freckles $19.95

4. Red Polka Dot Baking Set from Lark $29.95

5. Lil Fairy Door from Rubyfish $30.00

6. Babushka Doll from Little Indigo $38.00

7. Automoblox Pink Sportscar from Tiny Wardrobe $49.95

8. Pink Floral Tea Set from Oranges and Lemons Boutique $49.95

9. Sterling Silver Bluebird Necklace from Little Lamb Designs $60.00

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This week we’re getting to know Nina from Home Sorted “A simple & effective guide to organising your home!”

 

1. Tell us a little about yourself 

I  am a 35 year old mother of three, Deanna 14, Gabriella 12 and John 9. My husband Robert and I have run our own building company for almost 14 years.

In my spare time, I love to read, write and organise my cupboards! I find organising my drawers and cupboards therapeutic and I spend most of my spare time writing and walking.

Aside from my  books, I also write about our families day to day life. Before and during my writing career I’m actually a Personal Banker and assist people with organising their finances.

 

2. Describe your brand in one sentence?

Home Sorted = Life Sorted!

 

3. How did you come up with the name for your label?

I wanted a simple title and considering the context of my book, it appeared to make perfect sense: Home Sorted!

 

4. What led you to creating Home Sorted?

As mentioned, I love to sort and organise in my spare time. Upon completion of each renovation or new home we built as a company, I would assist with the finishing touches. Helping clients to sort their homes, made sense to me as I find it a natural instinct to have my home in order. Therefore I decided to combined my two passions by writing a book with clear instructions on how to sort the home. Each room is sorted in 6 steps or less, hence the subtitle ‘a simple & effective guide to organising your home.’

 

5. Where do you find inspiration?

I find inspiration from my day-to-day life. Since my sorting system works well for me, I believe this inspires me to help others.

 

6. What do you love most about what you do?

I love the reader feedback and satisfaction that comes with people’s positive outcomes once their homes are sorted.

 

7. What are your 3 favourite items from your latest collection?

My Home Sorted! Calendar – assisting to keep the home sorted on a regular basis.

My School/ Kinder filing tabs, they assist with organising all of your children’s school information into one binder, practically.

My new book ‘Kids Sorted!’ assist with organising your children – making life a little less stressful.

 

8. What’s one item your kids can’t live without?

Since they’re a little older, I’d have to say their ipods – my kids sing, dance and listen to music all day!

 

9. What’s one item you can’t live without?

My laptop!

 

10. Favourite place to shop for yourself?

Love shopping online.

 

11. If you weren’t helping people organise their lives what other job would you like to do?

I’d love to be the only female member of Bon Jovi and tour the world with Jon and the band…but I can’t sing and don’t think hubby would approve!

 

12. Favourite place to take the kids in Melbourne?

The beach, winter or summer – love it!

 

Make sure you keep an eye out for Nina on Kerri-Anne, where she helps ME organise my home office!