And just like that, the holidays is over and a new school year begin - and as the kids start school again, Smiggle and Dolly’s Dream have also launched their annual Choose Kindness campaign… The Smiggle and Dolly’s Dream Choose Kindness Campaign is designed to spread the message of choosing kindness by asking kids to choose kindness as they head back to school for the new year.  The campaign is reminding kids to choose kindness and look after their friends and classmates, to be kind and speak even if their voices shake.  Again, Smiggle as created a Dolly’s Dream Choose Kindness ..read more

Who doesn’t love a good glass of red wine - and recently we’ve been enjoying this nice selection from McGuigan Wines. McGuigan Wines has four generations and over 100 years of winemaking, with the brand built on traditional family values, and dating back to the 1880s, and has since then, the McGuigan family been a driving force in the Hunter Valley.  McGuigan Cellar Select 2019 Pinot Noir Single Vineyard, 13% Alc. This wine is exclusive to the McGuigan Hunter Valley Cellar Door and made using the MV6 Clone grape. “Enjoy the sweet strawberry lift and a touch of mushroom on the ..read more

I love coming across local beauty brands, and my latest discovery is Deáurora Estate, based near Daylesford in the Victorian Macedon ranges.  Deáurora Estate, which prides itself on luxury products using the very best of natural and organic ingredients, has recently launched some new products. Deáurora Organic Hair Growth Shampoo and Conditioner  These products are specifically designed for thinning hair by gently cleaning, exfoliating, renewing and hydrating the scalp, to help promote hair growth.   Deáurora Organic Hair Growth Shampoo is ..read more

It won’t be long before kids start school again, so Smiggle and Dolly’s Dream have also launched their annual Choose Kindness campaign…The Smiggle and Dolly’s Dream Choose Kindness Campaign is designed to spread the message of choosing kindness by asking kids to choose kindness as they head back to school for the new year.  It reminding kids to choose kindness and look after their friends and classmates, to be kind and speak even if their voices shake.  Again, Smiggle as created a Dolly’s Dream Choose Kindness Keyring, which is sold this year for just $2, with all the proceed ..read more

No matter how you toss and turn it, Christmas is expensive. But I love that you can always rely on the Reject Shop with a large part of your Christmas Shopping.  The table is easily set with a big selection of festive disposable paper plate, cups and serviettes, along with of course table cloths and bon boys. And of course they also have you covered with both your decoration and baking needs, such as this cute heart-shaped timber fame for a photo, and the different shaped cookie cutters. Paper Plates - RRP: $2.50 / 10 Plates Paper Cups - RRP: $2.50 / 10 Cups Napkins - RRP: $2 ..read more

If you’re still looking for gift ideas or stocking fillers for the kids, then you really cannot go past Smiggle. Their shops are always loaded with fun and cool stationary and gadgets that the kids adore.. Here are some of our top suggestions.. This Dinosaur Midi Stationary Kit and Pencil Case contains absolutely everything the kids will need for their school and crafty adventures, It contains; 12 x colour markers  12 x coloured pencils  6 x coloured gel pens  1 x rainbow pen  1 x eraser  1 x 15cm ruler  1 x sharpener  2 x HB pencils  2 x high ..read more

When it comes to Xmas pressies for the kids, calendar presents, stocking fillers, and presents for friends, if there is one store you can always rely on to covers all your needs, it’s Smiggle. Kids just love Smiggle for newest gadgets and gizmos and not to mention stationary. They always have so much with cool stuff all kids will love, and in the lead up to Christmas, there’s even more to check out.. This year Smiggle has a collaboration with Marvel for the boys - as well as Disney Princess for the girls - for a full range of products ranging from backpacks, lunch boxes, drink bottles ..read more

If you have little kids, it’s not Christmas without toys under the tree -and at our house, toys from Vtech are always a great success! KidiGo Basketball My boys absolutely love the KidiGo Basketball hoop and ball! They love playing ball game outside - but sometimes an inside game is a great alternative, and that’s where Vtech comes in. The KidiGo Basketball is an interactive interactive scoreboard that keeps score and cheers the kids on as they play. It makes lights and sounds with every score.  It has five different game modes, making it possible to play alone or with a game of u ..read more

Christmas is approaching fast. Its already a daily talk among out two little boys. Personally I refuse to pull out the Xmas decorations until we’ve officially hit 1st December. But that doesn’t mean that it is not on my mind. I’m not fond of crowds. Even during ‘good’ times, so I’ll do whatever I can to avoid the craziness of the shops this year, so have already started getting everything ready…  While our boys at the ages of 6 and 8, still want and get toys - We are always very mindful of also giving them both NEED, WEAR and READ. Luckily the usually love it all!! Especially the b ..read more

Kids just love dressing up - and like most kids, we have a huge selection of dress ups collected through the years. But nothing beats a truly spooky costume on Halloween… This year my boys are loving a Glow in the Dark Bat Skeleton Costume*. The once design has  attached wings, all with printed skeleton print that glows in the dark when the print is activated under daylight or a bright light before use. My kids think is is the best ever, and that it makes them look so scary!!  It is made from polyester, but is a great fit and easy for even a little kid to put on.  But my ..read more