mum's grapevine christmas gift guide
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119 Ways to Unwrap Smiles this ChristmasTRANSCRIPT
Welcome! We’re thrilled to bring you our annual Christmas
Gift Guide for 2012. Unwrap smiles this festive
season with 119 amazing gift ideas sourced by
our team at Mum’s Grapevine and The Daily Buzz.
Our picks this year include adorable personalised
books, racetrack-worthy balance bikes, fantastic
outdoor toys and an ingenious solution to LEGO
mess! Plus, make sure you click through to our
cute collections of creative food, crafts and
inspiring wrapping ideas!
Merry Christmas x
Mum’s Grapevine Pty LtdPO Box 174Elwood VIC 3184AustraliaP: 0422 932 033E: [email protected]@thedailybuzz.com.au Director and Publisher Caroline TaylorEditor Simone McNamaraCorporate Sales Belinda Robinson
Contents3 Babies 5 Little Girls7 Little Boys9 Big Kids12 Summer Reading13 New Mums15 Dads17 Home20 Staff Picks 21 Outdoor Fun 22 Domestic Bliss23 Cheerful Cheapies 25 Christmas27 Shopping List
STUCK ON YOU PERSONALISED
WOODEN PUZZLES
stuckonyou.com.au
FRED MOUSTACHE DUMMYmyfavourite.com.au
LITTLE CHIPIPI ORGANIC COT
LINEN littlechipipi.com.au
SCOOPS DESIGN SHATTERPROOF
MONKEY FAMILY MIRRORS
scoopsdesign.bigcartel.com
GRACE & FAVOUR BALTIC BUBBA
DOLLS cheeseandpickles.com.au
PITTER PATTER BABY BALLET
SHOES skiptomylou.com.au
Perfectkeepsake
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Music for sleep time
SKIP HOP ACTIVITY GYMS Hey baby, time to hit the gym!
A stimulating activity gym is a
must for every bubba, and for
great design and practicality we
can’t go past these gorgeous
unisex designs from Skip Hop.
Have a hoot with ‘Treetop
Friends’ or get started early on
their ABCs with ‘Alphabet Zoo’.
Baby can gaze up at the
colours, patterns and
mirror, or reach and
grab to discover textures
and sounds.
bubbalove.com.au
OOBI COTTON NAPPY COVERS oobi.com.au
DINOSNORES OCEAN WAVES CD
dinosnores.com
JELLYSTONE DESIGNS jCHEWS SMARTPHONE TEETHER scallyoop.com
TOP PICK!
Babies
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GIRLS
BOHO BELLE BRACELETS forwallsdecals.com
MAGIC KLOROFIL TREE HOUSE
BY VULLI bellesfamilles.com.au
OXO TOT 4 PIECE FEEDING SET babytrain.com.au
Little
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TOP PICK!
Rememberthese?
Your child’s photo goes here
TELLING TALES PERSONALISED CHILDREN’S BOOKSThese charming personalised
books from Telling Tales will turn
the little girl who is at the centre
of your world in to the star of her
own story. Eyes will light up and
faces will glow when she sees her
name and photo appear alongside
the pretty illustrations that give
these books a lovely bespoke feel.
Add a personal message on the
dedication page to let her know
just how much she means to you.
tellingtales.com.au
SPOTTI DOTTI NAVY LONG
SLEEVED RASHIE
babesintheshade.com.au
SILVER CROSS RANGER DOLLS PRAM silvercross.com.au
MILK & SODA AVA MINI BAG
skiptomylou.com.au
TIGER TRIBE MAGNA CARRY
BALLET PLAY BOOK
scallyoop.com
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RETRO TOY KITCHEN ACCESSORIES hipkids.com.au
EEBOO FAIRIES IN THE FIELD LACING CARDS mummyiloveyou.com.au
Pop-up playset
Click here for 15 fabulous Christmas craftsMAKE IT!
FLATOUT FRANKIE ROAR HEAD
skiptomylou.com.au
JANOD DIY TROLLEY WITH MAGNETIC TOOLS limetreekids.com.au
SKIP HOP ZOO LUNCHIES &
BACKPACKS bubbalove.com.au
HAMPSONS HOMEWARES
DICTIONARY CUSHIONS
downthatlittlelane.com.au
LANKA KADE LONDON BUS
fairgroundchild.com
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JANOD KUBIX DOMINO SET sendatoy.com.au
Define their personality
KIDDIMOTO BALANCE BIKES Get your motor (and your legs)
running! Kiddimoto balance
bikes will be the coolest toddler-
powered wheels to hit your
footpath this Christmas morning.
These bikes teach tiny tots
balance and co-ordination on
two wheels from the get-go,
making a much easier transition
to a pedal bike when the time
comes (no training wheels
required). We love the creative
styling and racetrack-worthy
paint jobs, too.
rosiepose.com.au
TOP PICK!
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BOYSLittle
MOLLYDAG MADE MEMORY GAME - SPACE ROBOTS moowoohandmadecardsandgifts.com.au
CONSTRUCTIVE EATING
CUTLERY SET redpebble.com.au
WISHBONE FLIP ROCKER, PUSH-TOY AND RIDE-ON wishbonedesign.com
3 toys in 1
KIDS
PURE POPPET NATURAL PLAY MAKEUP SET purepoppet.com.au
FUNKY ELEPHANT MONTHLY
ACTIVITY PACK SUBSCRIPTION
funkyelephant.com.au
JESS BLUE BUTTERFLY NIGHTIE fourinthebed.com.au
Big
A new craft kit delivered every month
TOP PICK!BRIKBAG PLAY MAT AND STORAGE BAGBrikbag is the ultimate play-
and-store solution for LEGO,
DUPLO and all your little bits
and pieces. With a huge 1.5
metre diameter, there’s plenty
of space to spread out and
play. Then when it’s time to
tidy up, just grab the cord
and pull. No more picking
up bricks or rescuing them
from the vacuum! Great for
hauling to Grandma’s house
(and for saving your feet
from LEGO-related injuries).
beorganised.com.au
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MILK & SODA ALEXA MINI BAG
milknsoda.com.au NUTCASE LITTLE NUTTY HELMET entropy.com.au
MONICA MCNAB IRON-ON
T-SHIRT TRANSFERS
scallyoop.com
SMELLIES COLOUR CHANGE
T-SHIRT
ragamuffins.co.nz
RAY BAN JR AVIATOR SUNGLASSES
rednest.com.au
PAVILLION PLAYHOUSE petit.com.au
Changes colour with body heat
A new craft kit delivered every month
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READING
Early Childhood Book of the Year Winner
BEAUTIFUL OOPS Barney Saltzberg
TODAY WE HAVE NO PLANS Jane Godwin & Anna Walker
THE RUNAWAY HUG Nick Bland & Freya Blackwood
THE PIRATES NEXT DOOR Jonny Duddle
THE GOBBLEDYGOOK IS EATING A BOOK Justine ClarkeSummer
LIFE IS PEACHY BABY MILESTONE STICKERS lifeispeachy.com.au
GRUBBY BUBBY CAR SEAT
COVER grubbybubby.com
ADEN + ANAIS SERENITY STAR
FEED DIARY minimee.com.au
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BABYZEN YOYO STROLLER
thebabystore.com.au
Great for
photo shoots
Includes temperature sensor & lullabies too!
KOOLAMAN DESIGNS AUDREY
PERSONALISED PENDANT
koolamandesigns.com.au
BABY BEEHINDS ALL IN ONE
CLOTH NAPPIES
babybeehinds.com.au
BUBZIDOO BABY WRAP
bubzidoo.com.au
METHOD SQUEAKY GREEN BABY BUBBLY BATH AND BODY LOTION methodhome.com.au
TOP PICK!
New
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MUMSBEBELICIOUS MOSES BASKETS These stunning Moses baskets
from Bebelicious allow new
mums to take baby with them
from room to room and keep
him or her close at night time
– all while nestled in crisp and
comfy designer linens. Made from
hand-woven maize and covered
with chic fabric liners in limited
edition designs, each set comes with
basket, reversible liner, sheets and a
bamboo fleece blanket. Just add a
beautiful stand, and
you have one amazing gift!
bebelicious.com.au
RUSTIC NURSERY WALL ART larkmade.com.au
Ingenious baby wrap!
PERSONALISED FINGERPRINT CUFFLINKS smallprint.com
MEN’S BLUE CARAVAN T-SHIRT
hamb.com.au
VINYL 12” ALBUM COVER FRAME
larkmade.com.au
Dads
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Turn album sleeves in to art
SPINELESS CLASSICS MGB HAYNES MANUAL ART PRINTThis is a gift for car lovers like
no other! Spineless Classics
has turned the full text from
the original 1973 Haynes MGB
manual in to a cool art print:
every data table, part number
and specification. The original
repair guide for the original
enthusiast’s car, this classic can
now be enjoyed in more civilised
surroundings than an oil-stained
garage ... or maybe that is exactly
where it will take pride of place?
spinelessclassics.com.au
TOP PICK!
IBOTTLE OPENER PHONE CASE
ibottleopener.com.au MOSHI MOSHI RETRO POP IPHONE HANDSET petersofkensington.com.au
COUNTRY ROAD BEACH TOWELS
countryroad.com.au
B-LOCK TODDLER-PROOF
IPHONE CASE
thetoddlerapp.com
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ARCADE GAMING CABINET FOR
IPAD redpebble.com.au
MEN’S HAVAIANAS THONGS havaianasaustralia.com.au
Make your phone kid -proof!
Click here for 10 free designer Christmas printablesMAKE IT!
Home
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Get organised!
TRENDY PEAS WALL DECALS
If you’re gift hunting for
a design guru, take note.
Discerning decorators will
notice the simple modern
styling of Trendy Peas
fabric wall decals. We love
the playful and quirky motifs
that perfectly mix childlike
innocence with a cool design
aesthetic. From stylised
botanicals to cute critters,
this re-usable range has
every wall covered.
TIDY BOOKS FORGET ME NOT FAMILY ORGANISER tidy-books.com.au
KIDS’ TREE HANGER
mocka.com.au
FLATOUT FRANKIE CARDBOARD LETTERS scallyoop.com
leafydreamsnurserydecals.com.au
TOP PICK!
BIG “HELLO” SIGN
larkmade.com.au HIP KIDS HUDSON DOUBLE SOFA hipkids.com.au
LILLY & LOLLY LIQUORICE
OTTOMANS lillylolly.com.au
BAMBOO SALAD BOWLS
bamboovillage.com.au
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PIGEON LIGHTS hardtofind.com.au
INCY INTERIORS COLOURED IRON BEDS incyinteriors.com.au
Love these!
Get organised!Click here for 20 stunning Christmas decor schemesGET INSPIRED!
StaffPICKS
Caroline’s Picks
Simone’s Picks
Belinda’s Picks
HAMMAMAS COTTON TRAVEL TOWELS hammamas.com.au
JANOD CIRCUS STORYBOX SET sendatoy.com.au
TUTU DU MONDE TUTUS tutudumonde.com
IKEA CIRKUSTÄLT PLAY TENT ikea.com.au
HIP KIDS RIDE-ON PLANE hipkids.com.au
COUNTRY ROAD PLANE T-SHIRT countryroad.com.au
PRINTSPACE WALL ART PRINTS printspace.com.au
BOYS HAVAIANAS JAWS THONGS havaianasaustralia.com.au
OCEANIKA MERFINS oceanikamerfins.com
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OutdoorFUN
LADYBUG ROPE SWING
moowoohandmadecardsandgifts.
com.au
HIP KIDS CUBBY HOUSES hipkids.com.au
SPRINGFREE TRAMPOLINES
springfreetrampoline.com.au PINTOY CHILDREN’S CROQUET SET
justwoodtoys.com.au
SANDPIT WITH BENCHES AND LID
yardgames.com.au
LITTLE TIKES PIRATE SHIP WATER TABLE tikes.com.au
DomesticBLISS
Tea Sets
Dolls Houses
Cook & Shop
DJECO FOX’S TEA PARTY SET ameliesroom.com.au
SEVI LARGE DOLLS HOUSE mymakebelieve.com.au
JANOD MAISON DOLLS HOUSE theinfantboutique.com.au
FLATOUT FRANKIE DOLLS HOUSE littlemelittleyou.com.au
JANOD FRENCH CHIC KITCHEN entropy.com.au
KIDKRAFT VINTAGE KITCHEN peanutgallery.com.au HONEYBEE MARKET
STALL sweetcreations.com.au
TIGER TRIBE VINTAGE TIN TEA SET scallyoop.com
IKEA DUKTIG TEA SET ikea.com.au
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IMAGINABOX AEROPLANE KIT onthegro.com
TIGER TRIBE MAGNETIC PLAY
BOOKS mummyiloveyou.com.au
DJECO DANCER PUPPET KIT
scallyoop.com
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Turn cardboard boxes in to toys
Great for travelMOGO CHARMBANDS AND CHARM COLLECTIONS joeetween.com.au
PERSONALISED CHRISTMAS
IN A CUP
stuckonyou.com.au
MAKEDO CUP CRITTERS CRAFT KITS passionfroot.com.au
LOLLYPOP MEN ICY POLE
MOULDS mightyape.com.au
TACKER TRACKER WRIST BANDS tackertracker.com.au
TOP PICK!
Cheerful
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CHEAPIESTHE BAG TAG STUDIO LUGGAGE TAGS Hooray for summer holidays! If you’re
jetting off this January then a cute
personalised luggage tag makes a
great stocking stuffer for the kids.
Attach them to anything that
moves during your travels and
when holidays are over, put
them on school and kindy bags.
These tags from The Bag Tag Studio are strong and sturdy,
with loads of gorgeous designs
to choose from.
bagtagstudio.com.au
DOCTOR’S KIT IN TIN CASE moowoohandmadecardsandgifts.com.au
Turn cardboard boxes in to toys
Wr ite phone number on here in case your child gets lost
Great for travel
Christmas
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Commemorate baby’s first Christmas
NOELE HAND STAMPED STERLING SILVER PENDANTAdd memories and meaning to
your Christmas tree with the Noele
pendant from koolaman designs.
Hand stamped with your personal
message, this sterling silver angel
comes on a red ribbon for hanging
or wearing. Record the names of
your growing family – then make
it a yearly tradition and you’ll
have a collection of beautiful
keepsakes to treasure. It’s also a
brilliant idea for a grandparent gift.
koolamandesigns.com.au
TOP PICK!
NICI SANTA’S HELPERS SOFT
TOYS tarbea.com.au
HAND AND FOOT PRINT ORNAMENTS bellyart.com.au
NANA HUCHY LINEN SANTA
SACKS nanahuchy.com.au
MOZI MELAMINE PLATES
mozi.com.auCRADLE ROCK SANTA SACKS cradlerock.com.au
CHRISTMAS TREE SHAPED
BOXES bearcave.com.au
COCOOME STUDIO SANTA SACKS
cocoomestudio.com.au
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SKITTLES ORNAMENTS
nordichouse.com.au
HABA CHRISTMAS NATIVITY SET entropy.com.au
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