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CHRISTMAS ON A BUDGET WITH THE REJECT SHOP

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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: $2.50 / 25 Napkins Table Cloth - RRP: $2.00 Photo Frame Heart Decoration - RRP: $2.00 Cookie Cutters - RRP: $4.00 / 8 Pack And of course The Reject Shop also has all your serving, snacks and treats covered. Just how cute is this timber tree wooden serving platter! And of course the kids also love the candy canes and the Santa chocolates!  BonBons - RRP: 3.00 / 8 Pack Wooden Tree Serving Tray - $10.00 Mini Candy Canes

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR KIDS - BOOKS - J.K. ROWLING: THE CHRISTMAS PIG, F. PARELL: WANDI, S. BAYLY: ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PECULIAR PAIRS

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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

MORE CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR KIDS FROM SMIGGLE

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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

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR KIDS FROM SMIGGLE

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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, journals, slap bands, head phones and stationary, My boys are loving the Marvel backpack - so many cool features, including front pocket for nicknacks and side pocket to store a drink bottle. It also has so many details, including of course pictures of all their favourite super heroes. It will be a heroic start to the new school year for sure!! Marvel Backpack - RRP: $89.95 Or what about this little Ma

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR KIDS FROM VETCH

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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 up to five players, so perfect if you have several kids. The perfect sharing toy. Kids can compete in the four built-in games for up to five players, that includes; Hot Potato - make a basket and pass the ball before the music stops Score Challenge - Score as many baskets as you can in one minute Time Challenge - Make the game-winning shot before time runs out Colour Challenge - time your shot to turn on the r

HALLOWEEN WITH TARGET

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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 boys also love the Organic Cotton Glow in the Dark Halloween Pyjama set*. The two piece set is made from organic cotton so it is super soft and comfortable to sleep in. And like the costume, the pyjamas has a printed on skeleton design that glows in the dark, when exposed to daylight or bright light.  As a parent, my favourite is without a doubt the pyjamas as it makes for better value, as they will get so much more we

HALLOWEEN WITH THE REJECT SHOP

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Halloween… the annual event kids absolutely love. And what’s not to love. Its all about dressing up and eating lollies. I totally get it. But from a parents perspective it can quickly become an expensive event. But thankfully Reject Shop always has everything you need, and without it costing a fortune.  This year, we especially love the spooky LED Candelabra. They look super cool - like old steel decorated with sculls, yet they’re made from light plastic, and the flickering light is so cool, yet they are LED with replaceable batteries, not only makes them safe around kids, but also means they can be used year after year. Perfect! And add to that the spiderweb with very realistic-looking spiders and you’ve got one spooky room!!  And of course, there’s no Halloween without lollies - and this huge orange Trick-or-Treat candy bowl is perfect for all the treats for family and friends. The small buckets are perfect for Treat-or-Treating - not that, thanks to Covid, that will happen this year