Lemon Glazed Cranberry and Oat Biscuits Recipe

Winter is all about comfort foods and cookies are just the thang for comfort in the cold aren't they? There's nothing nicer than the delicious waft of a home bake drifting through your home, mixed with all that artificially-induced warmth from your heater! While I am literally counting down the days until summer, I figure I might as well make the most of the 'season without reason' while it's here, and bake it all away by the warmth of my oven.

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Bellabox Bellababy Review, June's Parcel Unboxed...

This June's Bellababy parcel is a true bumper issue with loads of exciting inclusions and full sized try-me-outs. It's always a pleasure opening this parcel dedicated to mums and their children, and this month's arrival proved just as exciting to unbox as ever.

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Nerf Nitro Longshot Smash Review and Giveaway

While every child adores the blasting power of Nerf products, it can also be said that every parent enjoys the thrill of the Nerf range too! Nerf, by toy leaders, Hasbro, have now got a new combo toy range on the market that merges the thrill of the traditional Nerf blast with good old-fashioned stunt car fun in the new Nerf Nitro selection of toys which are in store now.

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Disney On Ice Presents Frozen - The Biggest Ice Show To Tour Australia Plus Giveaway!

These coming winter school holidays, get ready to experience the full story of the Academy Award-winning feature Frozen live, in the ice spectacular Disney On Ice presents Frozen!
For a strictly limited season this June and July, audiences will be transported to the beautiful Arrendelle as Disney On Ice presents Frozen travels to seven cities across Australia.


This special show is set to wow audiences of all ages, with the largest and most complex production of its kind to be staged in Australia ever, brought to you by Feld Entertainment, the creators of Disney On Ice.

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An Interview With Lah-Lah - Tina Harris, Plus An Exclusive Celebrity Family Recipe Share and Giveaway!

All parents of preschool aged children will need little introduction to popular children's entertainer Lah-Lah, AKA the lovely Tina Harris, the talented star of Lah-Lah's Big Live Band!

Tina is instantly recognisable to most, with her vibrant personality and distinctive look. She's a singing talent who is backed by real-life husband and co-performer Mark (Buzz), and their group of loveable co-star musical friends in the popular children's television show Lah-Lah's Adventures. The show airs daily on ABC Kids, weekdays at 1 pm.

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Lonely Planet Kids Book Review - New Releases for Kids and Win A Book Pack! Plus The Aussie Giveaway Linkup June

It's officially winter now and if you're anything like me, you're probably already counting the days until September 1st when spring swings around once again! Brrr!

It's been freezing here down south in Melbourne and that means it's the time of the year to spend more time indoors with piping hot cups of cocoa, open fires or heaters, lots of television and Netflix, hot, rich meals and... your kids!

The next three months of cold can be taxing on any parent, with little break from the constant need to feed your children with a steady stream of activities to prevent boredom. Thankfully, Lonely Planet Kids publishers have a brand new collection of titles to provide loads of entertainment for your young ones, even on the bleakest of days. These vibrant and entertaining books will ensure your kids stay happy and busy for hours indoors this winter.

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Bellabox Bellababy Review, A May Unboxing Plus Reader Discount Offer...

Have you signed up for Bellababy subscription parcels yet?!

We've been featuring Bellababy here each month for a good while now, and if you're a mum to a young one, this is the subscription parcel choice for you. Find treats for mama and bubba within each month's handpicked parcel, delivered right to your door. With winter officially just days away now, a Bellabox of any kind, (there are several themes to choose from), will see you loaded with supplies to keep you going. There'll be little need to pop outside in the cold this season, to top-up on much-needed supplies.

That's a good enough reason to sign up already don't you think?

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Parenting - A Reminder to Keep An Eye on Your Children's Eyesight...

Parenting is so much in line with the 'when it rains it pours sentiment.' In times of illness, one sick child can lead to many. When it comes to mess, the more kids you have the bigger the chaos and so it seems too, that when it comes to health issues such as eye problems, we can apply this same analogy here as well.

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