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With Christmas just around the corner, I thought I’d share with you some gorgeous goodies to get you in the mood (for Christmas that is!)

1. Personalised Santa Sack from The Faraway Tree

2. Christmas Bunting from Tiges & Weince

3. Alison Jay ‘Christmas Time’ from The Book Depository

4. Felt Christmas Decorations from Here Kitty Kitty

5. ’50s Christmas Biscuit Tin from Lark

6. Vintage Wooden Advent Calendar from Lark

7. Personalised Santa Boot from The Sign Lady. Biz

8. Personalised Christmas Stocking from Lullaby Linen

9. Personalised Christmas Bauble from The Sign Lady. Biz

 

If you want to order any of these personalised or handmade products, make sure you do so straight away as orders close soon!

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Cheeky Little Soles

Cheeky Little Soles nurture precious little feet with footwear that provides flexibility, protection and plenty of wiggle room for feet to grow, grip and develop.

 

Australia’s favourite brand of soft soled footwear Cheeky Little Soles is now taking care of bigger feet.

 

Their ‘Walkers’ range of shoes feature light-weight flexible rubber soles for little feet that are constantly on the go.

 

Cheeky Little Soles are giving away a pair of their new summer sandals valued at $54.95 to two lucky readers.

 

To enter the competition, visit www.CheekyLittleSoles.com.au & then comment below to tell me “which Cheeky Little Soles shoe is your favourite”.

 

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 Cheeky Little Soles facebook page

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

 

Make sure you add comments 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 MONDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2011 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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With summer just around the corner, it’s time to check out some of the gorgeous tees on the streets

Tee Party

 

1. Munster‘Astroid Tee’ from Tiny Wardrobe

2. Oobi ‘Sweetheart Tee’ from Little Tackers Treasures

3. No Added Sugar ‘Create Hell Tee’ from Kids Revolution

4. Misha LuLu ‘Ooh La La Tee’ from Cheeky Little Monsters

5. Alphabet Soup ‘I Heart Dino’s T’ from Kids Cargo

6. Fred Bare ‘Modal Cherry Top’ from Buckets & Spades

7. Smellies Scratch n’ Sniff ‘Banana Tee’ from Chocolate Freckles

8. ‘Flutterby Tee’ from Cotton On Kids

9. Cried Wolf ‘Specoli Tee’ from Oranges and Lemons Boutique

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Check out these fabulous goodies I spied at Kids Style Hub.

 

Featuring products from more than 100 Australian and New Zealand designers – it’s a great place to do your Christmas shopping. There’s also a cafe & craft area run by RubbleArt, so you can shop while the little ones have some fun.

 

Kids Style Hub

1. Draw on the Go Mats by LimeDaisy Design

2. Giraffe Print by Ooakly one of a kind

3. “Alysse” Daisy headband by Moops and Hoops

4. George Blouse by Alice Loves

5. Pirate Puppet by ZZtotz

6. Pokey Puppy by Macaroon Kids

7. Sicilone Jewellery by Jellystone Designs

8. Activity Balls by Boondie Baby

9. Story Starter Cards by Leaf. Paper for Life.

 

Kids Style Hub is located at 436 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. You can also find them on facebook.

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Last weekend we celebrated my daughter’s 4th birthday with a rainbow party. I am by no means a party planner but I do love organising and I especially love doing things for my kids, and I’m so happy with how everything turned out.

 

It all started a couple of months ago when my daughter spied (caught) me on pinterest* looking at cakes. I had pinned a picture of a layered rainbow cake & when she saw it she declared “I want one of those mummy”. “No worries honey, I can make that for you” I replied (temporary moment of insanity number 1).

 

So began my journey to discover all things rainbow related and I’ve got to admit, it was heaps on fun. I eventually (kind of) let go of my obsession with finding only items that contained all 7 colours (in the right order, mind you – thanks ROY G BIV) and found some gorgeous items for the day.

 

I’m one of those people who likes to do everything (control freak??) – so I was up for the challenge of making a rainbow cake, rainbow layered jellies, fairy bread, rainbow fruit platters, choc bars, pots of gold, rainbow lollipop decorations, along with cakes for playgroup, daycare, a family party and the list goes on (temporary moment of insanity number 2). Thankfully, I did have some help along the way.

 

My daughter helped make the rainbow coloured jelly & she also sorted all the coloured chocolate balls into their separate colours (I was amazed that she sat still for so long AND she didn’t eat them all). My lovely husband made the heart shaped fairy bread (sorry, didn’t get a photo of that).

 

I’m thrilled at how well the cake turned out (phew!). I can’t believe how nervous I was when I cut into it for the first time – it was more nerve wracking than having a room full of people watching me cut my wedding cake and OH-MY-GOD it was soooo yummy!

 

Anyway, here are some pics of the party along with details of where some of the items came from. Enjoy!

Rainbow Celebration

# Ruby blocks from Milladdi Kids
# Rainbow printables (chocolate bars & thank you tags) from Lola & Co Party Styling
# Coloured paper straws from Little Big Company
# Rainbow Coloured Windmills from Whirly Windmills
# Glass Pots (rainbow jelly) & Grass Mats from Sharnel Dollar Designs
# Balloons from Complete Balloon Decorating
# Lollipops from Leprechaun’s Treasure
# White flower pots from Ikea

*pinterest is an online pinboard that helps you organise and share pictures of things you love – it is also most amazingly fabulous time wasting obsession you will ever discover – find me on pinterest here – happy pinning !

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Is it just me or does it suddenly seem like party season? If your little miss is in need of a party dress then look no further than Chocolate Freckles. Here’s a peek at what’s available – there’s lots more in store.

 

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1. Shirred Dress by Gypsy Kids $39.00

2. Emily Time Dress by Small Society $69.00

3. Pearl Party Dress by Auntie Ollie $49.00

4. Italian Flower Dress by Coco & Ginger $76.00

5. Gia Dress by Peggy $54.95

6. Lilac Ruffle Dress by Pippa Little $54.95

7. Abigail Dress by Chalk n’ Cheese $89.95

8. Violet Rose Dress by Chino $89.95

 

Pop in to Chocolate Freckles at 194 Buckley St, Essendon or call the store on 9004 5241 & they can arrange postage for you.