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Learn to read with a FREE 4 week trial of ABC Reading Eggs

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Sponsored by ABC Reading Eggs.

 

ABC Reading Eggs is offering Melbourne Mamma readers an exclusive 4 week FREE trial of their multi-award winning online reading program for ages 3 to 13.

 

Learning to read is one of the most fundamental factors in achieving success in school and in later life. Research has shown that early exposure to reading contributes significantly to a child’s overall literacy success, and gives them a head start ahead of their peers. …

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Review: Mini Beanz Comic Landing Pad

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What is it about boys (little & big) that makes them so obsessed with superheros?

 

My 4 yr old has been obsessed with Superman for the past two years and by obsessed I mean, he even had us calling him Clark (as in Kent) when he was dressed in his “people clothes” and not his Superman costume LOL.

 

Apparently he is going to BE Superman when he grows, so he can save people and fly around the world.

 

You can imagine his excitement (high pitched squealing excitement in fact) when a Mini Beanz Comic Landing Pad arrived at our door to review.  …

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Christmas Gift Guide 2014

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Only 27 sleeps until the man in red gets all the glory for delivering the best Christmas presents ever, so if ‘he’ hasn’t quite finished organising the gifts, here’s a few ideas from some fabulous local stores to help him/you along the way.

 

I’ve divided them up into age groups by gender (very politically incorrect I know) but I just wanted to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for.

 

Yes, I know that (most) toys are suitable for both boys AND girls but seriously, I’m not sure there are many boys out there who would want a gold sequin handbag or girls that are interested in a Darth Vader money box (even though it is pretty freakin’ cool). …

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Shop Local Christmas 2014

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Hello there

 

By now you are probably aware that I am VERY passionate about supporting local businesses here in Melbourne and there is no better time to show your support than now – in the lead up to Christmas.

 

There are a lot of reasons why you should shop local (and you can read about some of them here on one of my earlier posts) but have you ever thought about what you are actually giving back to your community. …

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