When my daughter turned two last week I pondered what to get her for months prior. She is just showing an interest in children shows characters, princesses, etc. She is a very girly girl but also loves playing with her big brothers cars and LEGO. I have put together a gift guide for girls aged approximately two years old, some of this Poppet got, other stuff she had and some were shown great interest.

Gift Guide Girls 2 Years Old

Tee Pee – Spotlight

A gorgeous addition to any bedroom or playroom, this kids tee pee comes in a range of patterns and colours to suit every child. It is larger and better quality than I was expecting, an adult can sit inside with ease. It can be machine washed when dirty. RRP $65.00 from Spotlight but I picked it up on sale for $45.00 so just keep an eye out.

Kids Dyson Vacuum Cleaner – Toys ‘R’ Us

Poppet has a love of vacuuming so we thought it was only fitting she got one of her own. I love that this little kids Dyson looks exactly like it’s parent model and even has real working suction. RRP $49.95 from Toys ‘R’ Us.

Girly Stuff – Pink Poppy

As mentioned earlier Poppet is a girly girl so it was only natural she would get a handbag, bracelets and a necklace. I have always been a fan of Pink Poppy products because they always delight my daughter and the quality is second to none. With bright colours, sparkles and a range that extends beyond the above mentioned, they will be your one stop brand for the little girl in your life. Prices start as low as $2.50 from Pink Poppy.

My Little Pony – Big W

They are magical and a pony! What else needs to be said? With an increasingly large range available in several sizes, there is one to suit the pony lover in your life. The one we got Poppet RRP $14.95 from Big W.

Globber Scooter 4 in 1

I have talked about this product on the blog before and it is still a huge hit 3 months down the track. It is her go to ride and why would it not be? It is fun, exciting and versatile. CLICK HERE to read my Globber 4 in 1 review.

Vintage Tea Set – Tiger Tribe

Poppet is a lover of picnics and tea parties so she already this vintage tea set from Tiger Tribe however I thought it would make the perfect gift for a little girl who is now expressing an interest in being like mum. RRP $34.95 from Tiger Tribe.

After having only boys I struggled a little with adjusting to what little girls like but now that Poppet is getting her own personality and style, it is becoming a breeze.

What other products would you recommend for girls approximately 2 years old?

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Toddlers know what they like and dislike. Generally if it belongs to someone else, they love it and must have it. For some inspiration see below for my Christmas Gift Guide for Toddlers.

Christmas gift guide for toddlers

Under $20

Playdoh is a winner for every child of almost every age so it’s only fitting we share it with toddlers as well. You can buy this 10 pack for $10 from Kmart.

This gorgeous Tiger Tribe mini rag doll is perfect for all little girls. She comes in 2 different styles – Milly (seen above) and Lola. For the small price of $14.95.

It wouldn’t be Christmas without Mega Bloks! Boys and girls love expanding their creativity by building and constructing; these blocks are a great size for little hands. You can find them at Kmart for $15.00

These are a brand new product to hit the shelves at Tiger Tribe this Christmas. Busy Builders are great for both boys and girls, made of wood and are amazing quality. Available in 4 different construction vehicles – Dump Truck, excavator, cement mixer, loader. RRP $15.95 each.

Under $50

If your toddler is afraid of the dark, these Tee-Zed lamps are available in a range of Disney characters. You can purchase them from Big W for $40.00.

What toddler doesn’t love shoes? These gorgeous little moccasins are available at Little Bossy Boots in a wide range for both boys and girls and in a selection of colours. RRP $40.00.

Balance Bikes are a brilliant first bike for toddlers as they help promote good balance for children and prepare them for a ‘big kid’ bike. These Mocka balance bikes can be purchased from Retro Mum for $47.45.

Need ideas for HIM? HER? BOY? GIRLS?

What’s on your toddlers wish list?

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This is such a fun age to buy for and my Christmas gift guide for preschoolers shows just how easy they are to please.

Christmas Gift Guide for Preschoolers

Under $20

Playdoh is always a winner! What child doesn’t love creating and mixing playdoh? This set is available from Toys R Us for $10.00.

An old favourite that has been around for years! Totem tennis available from Target for $12.00.

Under $40

Baby Alive Tummy Treat baby is great for preschoolers. She licks her ice cream and cookie treats when you hold them to her mouth. Available at Toys R US for $24.98.

Dress ups are an easy choice as the possibilities are endless! You can buy them almost anywhere but the two shown above are from Costume Box. 

This vintage Tiger Tribe tea set is not only adorable but it brings back some of the nostalgia from childhood for mothers. What little girl wouldn’t love sitting down to have a tea party with her friends and dolls. RRP $34.95.

LEGO Duplo are great for both boys and girls with a wide range of sets available. These two sets can be purchased from Target for $39.20.

Under $50

The Shellraiser from TMNT! will have the kids (and their Ninja Turtles) ready for battle. This gnarly vehicle has lots of great features:
• Spring loaded blasting bazooka launcher
• Battle ramp
• Battle hatch
• Fits up to 8 turtle action figures
• Decal stickers for decorating
• Suitable for ages 4 and up
• No batteries required

Available from Myer for $49.95.

Over $100

Most preschoolers enjoy playing house so why not get them a Little Tikes Play House? The perfect fixer-upper for little ones. They can build the fence, fix the flowers, check the mailbox, etc. Available from Target for $151.20.

Need ideas for HIM? HER? BOY? GIRLS?

What’s on your preschoolers wish list?

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This is an age group I haven’t yet had to purchase for where girls are concerned as my daughter is only one. However there are so many things available for them. I have shared all my favourites (and those of the girls I know) in this Christmas gift guide for girls.

Christmas Gift Guide for Girls

Under $20 

You cannot beat Barbie. I think at one point in our lives we have all had one and I’m sure for generations to come little girls will still ask for them. I love that Barbie is affordable and you can get them almost everywhere. RRP $10.00

What young girl doesn’t enjoy beads? Better yet why wouldn’t she and her friends love threading them on their hair? The gift that keeps on giving. Available from many retailers but currently available at Toy Universe (online) for only $13.50.

Glamour Girl Make-Up Kit is a great way to keep those growing fingers away from your beauty products. The kit includes: a make-up tray with eye shadow, blush, lipstick and brushes, plus make-up tips and tricks, and plenty of pages to practise make-up styles and colours. The sketch pad comes in a handy hardcover binder. Available from Booktopia for $19.45.*

Under $50

Glitter nail art – it’s the first step to growing up. They get create their own nail art and will look very cute doing it! It’s the non-toxic, low odour, kid-friendly polish young girls will love. Available from OnlineToys for $29.99.

The Flutterbye Deluxe Flying Fairy is one of those fantastic toys that just keeps impressing. Give her a gentle twirl and watch the rainbow lights and her skirt twirl. By simply guiding the palm of your hand underneath her, she floats and follows your movements.The Flutterbye Deluxe Flying Fairy is available from Myer for $49.95.

Under $100

We all know Cabbage Patch Kids but have you seen the new Cabbage Patch Kids Twinkle Toes? These gorgeous dolls come with their very own miniature replica of a real life pair of Sketchers Twinkle Toes sneakers/boots that light up and sparkle. Available in a range of department stores – Myer, Target and many online shops. RRP $89.99

Over $100

This gorgeous Silver 4mm Belcher Padlock Bracelet will let your daughter know she is growing up and becoming a young lady. A simple but stunning bracelet from Prouds the Jewellers. RRP $149.00.

Need ideas for HIM? HER? BOY? PRESCHOOLER?

What’s on your girls wish list?

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This age group can be a lot of fun to buy for but new fads come and go throughout the year which does make it a little bit harder to know what they really want. So here is a Christmas gift guide for boys (ages 6-12) that will have them wishing Santa came more than once a year.

Christmas Gift Guide for Boys

Under $20

NERF Zombie Strike Ricochet Blaster is not only hours of fun for the whole family but it is also an absolute bargain price. Available at Target for only $9.00.

LEGO is always going to be a winner. The LEGO City offers a great range at affordable prices. Fire Chief Car can be found at Myer for $15.95. (I found out that Myer has LEGO cheaper than Big W)

Under $50

For the fact lover and book reader the Guinness World Records 2015 is the perfect gift and one that will get shared around and get the family talking. Available for $34.25 from Booktopia.*

Transformers have been around forever however with each new generation comes another boy and his friends to love them. Transformers The Age Of Extinction Silver Knight Optimus Prime Figure is available for $40.00 from Target.

Under $100

Air Hogs are making their way into every home as the years go on. This is because they are fun, unique and easy to use. This year the kids are asking for Air Hogs Roller Copter. Available from many retailers including Online Toys for $59.99

What boy doesn’t want a new bike?! The Nitro BMX range at Rebel Sport has every size covered and is made with a sturdy steel frame. Currently available for $99.99.

Over $100

Jumping Sumo MiniDrone is going to keep any boy (or grown man) happy for hours on end. It records videos, snap photos while you’re playing. The Parrot Jumping Sumo is a responsive bot with a strong personality which rolls, rushes, zig-zags, circles, takes turns at 90°. Available at Myer for $219.95.

Need ideas for HIM? HER? GIRLS?

What’s on your boys wish list?

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I don’t know about you but even though my husband thinks he is easy to buy for, I have to strongly disagree! He is a very particular man and I know there are many more like him. So in my Christmas Gift Guide for Men I have included something for every ‘type’ of dad/man and every budget.

Christmas Gift Guide for Men

Under $20

A personalised stubby holder! Whether he is a golfer, a BBQ lover or a car man – he will enjoy this practical gift. It will keep his drink cold and will let him know how loved he is every time he uses it. You can get them from Snapfish for only $14.95.*

For the office man – Dead Fred pen holder is not only comical but handy as well. Saves him from misplacing his pen and gives him something to take his stress out on. Available from The Gifted Man for $19.95.

Under $50 

The book lover – Australia’s Best Unknown Stories and tales you thought you knew or never heard is written by Jim Haynes. From remote outback and cattle stations to coastal towns comes a collection of amazing, eccentric and funny Australian stories, yarns and furphies – most completely unknown along with some you thought you knew. Available from Booktopia for $26.50.*

Know a man who likes to try new things? A Monthly Fix subscription box is perfect for him. Available in 1, 3, 6 & 9 month packages starting at $35.00.

The outdoors man may like the P3 AFS Led Lenser torch. Great quality, strong, light weight and it can project light up to 120 metres away! Available for only $43.00 from Peter’s of Kensington.

Under $100

Have a man that’s always on the move? The DOSH Wallet Luxe is a match made in heaven. Durable, streamline and made in Australia from 100% recycled material. Available at GyroFish from $71.95 in a range of eye catching colours.

The handyman – well this is a no brainer. A Bunnings gift card, available in six card values ($10, $20, $50, $100, $200 or $500)

Over $100

The time-keeper would love this G-Shock Tide watch. It’s shock resistant and pretty much everything else resistant as well. It’s tough, manly and full of features. The   G-Shock Tide G7900A-4D is available for $199 at a range of stockists.

Need ideas for HER?

What are you getting dad, your brother or your man for Christmas?

What’s on your wish list?

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Mums are the easiest people to buy for because we are (usually) just happy when someone thinks of us. I have put together a Christmas gift guide for women to give a little assistance to those who may not have any idea of what to get the lady of the house. With gifts to suit all budgets there is something for everyone!

Christmas Gift Guide for Women

Under $20

Contour Glitter Candles (3 pack) – Turquoise, Mint, White. Available from Dusk for $10.00.

With the current sale you can get a 20×20 hard over photo book from Snapfish for only $14.00.* To get 65% off ANY of their photo books use code: FESTIVEBK.

Canvas Print 30x45cm from Snapfish.* Use code: FESTIVE60 and get it for $20.00.

Under $50

Wife on the Run – By: Fiona Higgins.* When social media and a mobile phone expose a high school scandal and a husband’s shameful secrets the only thing left to do is … run. In the remarkable new novel from the bestselling author of The Mothers’ Group a beleaguered wife and mother escapes it all on a family road trip – without technology – to reclaim her life and rebuild her family. RRP $23.95 from Booktopia.

Yes Please by: Amy Poehler.* This paperback is a hilarious collection of stories that finds Amy riffing on sex, love, family, friendship and plastic surgery. It is chock-full of great jokes and sage advice (the useful kind, not the annoying kind you didn’t ask for). RRP $25.95 from Booktopia.

Beautiful Swarovski pearls with “Tree of Life” charm from Jet Empire. Available in 12 different colours so there is something to suit every woman. RRP $45.00.

Karlsson Little Big Time Wall Clock is perfect for the clock lovers out there. Available in black or silver for $49.00 from Gyrofish.

Under $100

Viktor & Rolf Bonbon 90ml perfume. This deliciously feminine fragrance is currently on sale at Myer for only $99.00. This is my favourite perfume at the moment – it smells so good!

Over $100

The Emily is gorgeous, compact and versatile. Available in 4 colours and is the perfect size, not too big – not too small. RRP $169.00 from My Best Friend is a Bag.

Need ideas for HIM?

What are you getting your mum, sister or wife for Christmas? What’s on your wish list?

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On Friday I attended a blog event held by Kids Business and Myer. My invitation stated go to the 6th floor of Myer so as I rode the elevator up I was curious as to what I would find once I got there. To my amazement it was like I had stepped into a Christmas Wonderland. A tinsel covered heaven. Oh how I love Christmas. It was in actual fact the Myer Giftorium. I was greeted with a glass of bubbly and a name tag so that I could be identified by other bloggers. I felt like I was walking around staring with no tact at other womens’ boobs all morning trying to see who they were and where they blogged. As I have mentioned since the event that I met some wonderful women; Bel from Mums Take Five is a wonderful and kind woman who I have been wanting to meet for some time now and the absolutely hilarious Jess from Peachy Keen Mumma who had us in stitches over urethras and vaginas – first time meeting her as well and it was surprisingly a great ice breaker! It was lovely to meet you both.

Moving onto the Myer Giftorium. This is by far one of the best ideas Myer has had. It has something for everyone on the one floor, a one stop Christmas shop. Taking in the setting of Christmas magic that the Myer Giftorium had created was incredible. There were confectionery girls with treats of wizz fizz and popcorn. Magicians and remote control toys wizzing around the place.  Giant LEGO sculptures had B1 and B2 in amazement, a face painter (whatever Myer Sydney paid that lady was definitely worth the money – SHE WAS FANTASTIC!). There were balloon artists, food samples, bubbly, superheros – Ironman, Batman, Robin and knights riding big wheeled scooters. There were also elves entertaining everyone with their instruments and of course gorgeous Christmas trees on display. It was basically fun all round!

We then moved onto the stations of gift ideas. There are demonstrations, product displays and 12 themes for gifting ideas in the Myer Giftorium:
* Dapper Dad * Miracle Mum * Glamour Gran * Trendy Young Things (teens & young adults) * Kids Cubby (toys and children’s gifts) * Food Fanatic * Stocking Fillers * Techno Freak * Fashionista * Globe Trotter * Paws Corner (gifts for pets) * Hop, Skip, Juice (health & fitness fans) *

There is definitely something there for everyone and every budget! The Myer Giftorium will be showcased in Myer stores with activities and exciting events being held from November 8th 2014. They have also made shopping even easier for everyone this Christmas by providing a personal shopper service. If you visit or try the new Myer Giftorium share your experience on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and use the hashtag #Giftorium .

Disclosure: I attended this event with no expectation to share with my fans. I just wanted to share the magic and my positive experience.

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Father’s day is making its way back around again (seriously where has this year gone?) and sometimes a little inspiration for dads gifts can not come quick enough. Every dad is different which means the standard socks and jocks or #1 Dad key ring / mug won’t be every dads cup of tea so you may be in search of something a little unique and more to his tastes. In the Father’s Day gift guide 2014 below you will find a range of products in a variety of price ranges that will have your dad, husband and/or grandpa jumping out of his seat (maybe help grandpa up so he doesn’t get hurt).

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2014

Under $20

Pelican Clip

Perfect for the dad who wants his keys to be organised and loves a minimalist approach. The Pelican Clip is available in solid steel or brass making it solid, reliable and yet maintain a stylish and sleek appearance. Being only just larger than a standard key it is easy to manoeuvre with one hand and can securely clip to pockets, belt loops, etc. thanks to it’s genius design. RRP Steel: $11 ~ Brass: $16 (USD) from H.L.Human.

Mr Men Mugs

Is your dad/grandpa a coffee or tea lover? Well needless to say he will need a Mr Men Mug. If he is grumpy, strong, clumsy, lazy or messy? There is a mug for him! RRP $14.90 from Yellow Octopus.

P-7 Suspension Clip

This handy clip safely and securely attaches your every day carry items without fear of them being lost or damaged. At only 4cm this is a simple design that is effective in use. RRP $12.00 (twin pack $20.00) from Tec Accessories.  

$20 – $50

Centipede Ruler

What dad wouldn’t want 8cm of effortless measuring titanium that he carry everywhere on his keys? You never know when he will need to measure something and if he doesn’t have one of these bad boys his guess work could calculate it wrong. The Centipede RRP $21.00 from Tec Accessories.

TEC-S3 Glow Fob

The Glow Fob is perfect for every dad whether he is the adventure man, camper, office worker, policeman, etc. It glows, it’s fun, it’s unique ~ what else needs to be said? It glows for up to 12 hours and charges on sunlight in addition to the stainless steel housing giving it a sleek appearance. RRP $18 (aluminium), $23 (stainless steel – as seen in pic) and $36 (titanium) from Tec Accessories.

Yurbuds

If your dad is the active dad who loves listening to music while keeping fit than these Yurbuds will be the perfect present. Developed by athletes these sport earphones will never hurt, never fall out and are sweat and water resistant. Available from Harvey Norman and Myer, or online from yurbuds.com.au for $45.00.

KWR-G5 

This metric gadget will have dad grinning from ear to ear. It has so many handy features in one small contraption. Features include: 6 wrench cut-outs 16mm, 14mm, 13mm, 12mm, 10mm & 8mm, a bottle opener mouth, 2cm ruler for quick reference, a standard flat point tip for screwing/prying and a 1/4″ hole for allens/hex/drivers. What more could dad want? This is available from Pocket Tool Works for $45.00 USD.

Lightning Auto Care

Car loving dad? This car care pack will have him and his car gleaming. Featuring: 250ml Brite Lightning Metal Polish keeps your chrome and metal in perfect condition, a 500ml Tuff cleaner and degreaser for fabric, carpet, vinyl and upholstery. The 500ml Leather Life Rejuvenating Oil is ideal for restoring old, dried or cracked leather and a 500gm Jell Hand Cleaner with lanolin is perfect for general grease, oil and paint. To keeps his skin protected before and after working in the work shop he will also need a 125ml Barrier Cream. RRP $50.00 from www.lightningcleans.com.au.

$50 – $100

Tap King

Do you have a beer connoisseur dad? Or maybe he just likes a nice cold one after mowing the lawn? The Tap King is for him. You can purchase the dispenser unit and refills so you he can change it up, try new beers or just have some as back up. Please drink responsibly! RRP Dispenser $32.99 and the refills start from $18.99. These can be purchased here.

$100+

Bolt Pen

Calling stationary addict dads and grandpas! This is a machined bolt-actioned pen that features a stainless steel clip and hardware. Designed to be fun this bolt pen is extremely durable and machined from solid copper, not to mention it looks awesome!! RRP $105 from Karas Kustoms.

Dog Tag Comb Necklace

This gorgeous antique bronze dog tag comb necklace is perfect for the bearded dad that likes to keep himself groomed and stylish. The comb is practical, great quality and is built to last while maintaining a sleek appearance. It can be purchased from Beard Buddy for RRP $110.00.

I hope you found something exciting for your dad above. What was your favourite?

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