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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 books. And I love that my boys are book worms, and both very advanced readers. Here’s some great book gift ideas my boys are currently loving.. The Christmas Pig by J.K Rowling - ($39.00 Hardback) A magical and imaginative book by none other than J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter books. This book is a little Toy-Story, and is about a young boy, Jack’s love for his most treasured toy, Dur Pig, also

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 highlighter markers  1 x sticky notebook  It’s all presented in the coolest fold-out pencil case. Here’s the dinosaur version, but there are several other different designs for both boys and girls. My big boy loves the Dinosaurs!   Dinosaur Midi Stationary Kit and Pencil Case - RRP: $39.95 Then there’s also the Galaxy Tunes Headphones . These super cool headphones have different cool designs printed onto the headband, and they are perfect for anythi

The other day I talked about some great gift ideas for the kids, and today I’m continuing with some ideas for the kids, but with eco-friendly and educational toys, from small Australian businesses! All available from  Fairy Fun Toys .  I remember growing uo in Denmark and playing Mikado - or Pickup Sticks . - it was such a fun game. So I love watching my boys play this classic,game. You simply need to pick up the wooden sticks, one at a time, without disturbing any of the other sticks. It is a simple game, but great nonetheless, and it great for the kids to play on their own too. Perfect for concentration and motor skills too! Pickup Sticks - RRP: $7.99  Our little boy spent almost 5 months in hospital from he was just 6 weeks old - and to this day has regular checkups. We have never encouraged ‘doctor’ play - it is something he has done by himself - no doubt playing out some of all his experiences at the hospital, but using his teddies, or his big brother, at home, having so much fun.

Finding the right Xmas pressies is always a tricky one… yeah, I’m sure other kids are just like mine and love anything new that they get. But finding that great gift that will continue to get play time, even weeks and months later - that’s the presents that I personally always strive to give to my boys. I’ve got a few great examples here…  First up is the most adorable one of them all, The Balloon Dog Squeakee . And yes, the plastic dog, looks exactly like he has been made of balloons. But he is so much more than that. He can make over 60 sounds and movements, and the more you play with him, the more he comes to life. I could keep going on and on about all the things he can do, so here’s just a few… if you tickle his tummy, he’ll be very happy, you can train him with the blue squeaker toy - one squeak and he’ll sit, two squeaks and he’ll beg, and three squads and he gets excited. You can also feed him with the pump and he might pee or fart (a clear winner with my boys!!!). And if he’s

When it comes to all those extra little Xmas pressies for the kids, calendar presents, stocking fillers, and presents for friends, if there is one store you can be sure covers all your needs, it’s Smiggle. All kids just love going into the stores for a browse, and check out all the 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..  Ok, perhaps the first one is more to benefit mum and dad…. With kids that always wake way too early, this Talking Clock is perfect. The light-up digital clock has alarm and snooze features, and a digital calendar with day and month so kids know when its time to get up. Plus, when you press the button and it will call out the time and temperature (or it can be programmed to call out every hour), so it is also fantastic when learning to tell the time. Flow Talking Clock - RRP: $34.95  Dinosaurs are hugely popular at our house wi

If you’re still on the hunt for some last minute gift ideas for the kids, I’ve got a few more up my sleeve for you, today from Colorific… First up, three’s the Build a Bots . The Build a Bot takes robotics to the next level as the child can build and personalise the very own Bot. First Build, then customise and personalise with the include stickers, and then switch it on to play with your very own creation.  The Build a Bot brings S.T.E.M learning to children from 4- 12 years old. Build a Bot is easy to make thanks to easy-to-follow instructions, though some adult assistance may be required for the younger children. There’s a few different models available, and each is different, you can chose from the beautiful Butterfly, or the super cute Grasshopper or fiery Fire Ant as pictured here. Such cool toys that create hours of fun at a whole new level. Build a Bots - RRP: $19.95 each Available from Toyworld, Kidstuff, Big W The Cheeky Chaserz are adorable little electronic pets which are

If there is one thing that always gets kids excited, its Smiggle. When I’m at the shopping centre with our two boys, I sometimes, if we’re short on time, have to make a big detour so we don't pass the shop, or I know that it’ll take an hour before we’ll leave the store, and not until we’ve got a big bagful of goodies. But you really cannot blame the kids. They simply have so many cool things, and a forever new range of products arriving. Did you see the recent Frozen and Star Wars ranges (you can read about the last one here ). Seriously, where was Smiggle when I was a kid! Anyway, Smiggle also has so many great things suitable for Xmas pressies, or stocking fillers, we’ve got a selection below, so read on… Scented Pencils - RRP: $5.95 / 4pack These scented pencils are not only so adorable. The little pack of four, comes in a variety of different scents, including Choc Mint Ice cream, Salted Caramel Doughnut and Berry Nice. You simply need to scratch and rub pencil to activate the

If you know someone who is a bit of a maskaholic, then I’ve got a few great gift suggestions for you.. I have previously talked about OMG! Double Dare, The LA brand which is now available via Iglamour . The masks have also been designed to be easy to use and mess-free, whether you are at home or travelling, as they come in travel-friendly pouches taking up less room than jars and tubes. Brilliant. The OMG Red + Snail Mask is a Korean made sheet mask designed to help improve the overall appearance of the skin thanks to a combination of super 8 red ingredients including red been, rose, camellia Japonica, Tomato, Red Ginseng, Hibiscus, Schisandra Berry Pomegranate along with snail secretarial filtrate. The mask is as pretty red as the picture shows, and it instantly hydrates and firms the skin thanks to its hyaluronic that revitalises the skin, and antioxidant properties that helps stimulate collagen and enhances skin healing. In just 1020minutes you’ll have the smoothest, smoothest and

It’s that time of year again… time to work out what the kiddies are getting for Xmas. With so many new toy releases coming out all the time, and even more so, right before Christmas, it is always a tricky thing to find the right toys that you know will be a success and keep them entertained again and again. With two little active boys, we’ve got some great suggestions… read on to see our top suggestions this year… Turbo Force Racers Race track and Racer Assortment. This is the ultimate boys toys with remote controlled, portable vehicles that you charge and control from your wrist. The Turbo Force RaceTrack play set allows for the most epic of car pursuits to play with the friends. The track can be assembled in a variety soon of different combinations, including a 360 loop, jump and spiral ramp for even more cool stunts. The play set includes the race track one Turbo Force Racer Vehicle along with one Turbo Station wrist remote control.  The Turbo Force Racers Assortment is a remote-