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This week I have a fabulous giveaway from Gluten 3 Living. Keep reading to find out how you could win a $200 voucher to spend in store.

Gluten 3 Living is a specialist gluten free store in East Keilor (Vic) that caters for all your gluten free grocery requirements providing an ample product range to choose from.

 

Added to the store is the convenience of an in-store café that serves fresh gluten free coffee & cakes.

 

I popped into the store last week to check out what was available for a family member who has coeliac and I was blown away by the fantastic range of products available.

 

They even have delicious fresh baked gluten free bread 🙂

 

You can check out some of there products here.

 

 

If you or anyone you know is gluten intolerant or likes to follow a gluten free diet you MUST visit this store as soon as you can.

 

They’ve got a great range of gluten free Christmas goodies at the moment too.

 

The store is located at 1/60 Wingara Avenue, Keilor East (just off the Calder Freeway) and is only 15 minutes from the CBD.

 

 

If you would like to WIN a $200 voucher to spend at Gluten 3 Living, enter below.

 

How to Enter!
Enter the draw via entry widget at the end of this post.

 

The giveaway is open to Melbourne Mamma newsletter subscribers only. You can subscribe to my newsletter here:

 

To enter the giveaway you MUST like the Gluten 3 Living Facebook page.

 

You can also earn bonus entries by:

  • – Liking Melbourne Mamma’s Facebook page
  • – Sharing the giveaway on Facebook. Simply CLICK HERE and type “Have you entered Melbourne Mamma’s $200 Gluten 3 Living Giveaway?”
  • – Leaving a comment on this post, telling me “Why you would love to win this prize?”

 

Giveaway starts Tuesday, 17 December 2012 and ends 8am AEST Friday, 21 December 2012. Winner will be randomly selected via Rafflecopter and announced on this blog by 10am and contacted via email. The winner will have 24hrs to claim their prize.

 

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

 

Entry is open to Victorian residents only. You must visit the store to use your voucher. No online shopping or delivery available.

 

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I was recently sent a pack’d kid’s wheelie suitcase to review and I’m, oops, I mean my daughter is loving it.

Designed by two talented local mums, Rachelle and Kathy, these cases are sure to be a hit with all little jetsetters and travellers (and their parents).

 

The first thing I noticed when I received the case, was how light it was. At only 2.5kg, it’s light enough for the kids to wheel or carry around, which means one less thing for mummy to do (woohoo!).

 

The cases comes in four funky patterns including the funky “Dot to Dotty” (our favourite), ultra hip “Humbug” stripe, the oh so cool “Superstar” and for kids who are always on the go “Dashing Hound”.

 

 

I love the dots so much that I’m wishing I kept it for myself. Hopefully my daughter will share.

 

Another thing I love about this case, is the shape (42cm x 40cm x 22cm). It almost square and quite wide, so perfect for transporting some bigger toys or books.

 

We packed the case for a sleepover at grandmas and my daughter said “it’s kinda light mummy, did you remember to put my toys in there”?

 

We’ve managed to put a pair of sandals, a pair of slippers, a nightie, underwear, singlet, kaftan, pants, dress, toiletries, leap pad and unicorn toy. There was at least enough room for another change of clothes and a book or two. The internal strap helps make sure that everything is in place on arrival.

 

It’s perfect for an overnight stay or weekend getaway and would definitely hold enough toys and activities for even the longest flight.

 

The hard shell ensures that even their electronic toys will arrive in one piece and a simple wipe with a damp cloth or nappy wipe will keep the case clean.

 

pack’d cases arrive safely zipped into their own coordinating storage bag to keep it clean between travels.

 

The cases retail for $159 and are available from www.packd.com.au.

 

Bon voyage

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One of the hottest toys hitting the shelves this Christmas is the Vtech InnoTab2.

 

 

The VTech InnoTab2 is an interactive, multi-media educational tablet for children aged 4-9.

 

The all new InnoTab 2 is designed specifically for little hands and the fun interactive games help them develop essential skills like reading, spelling, maths and logic.

 

It features:

  • – 5″ colour touch screen
  • – rotating multi-way camera with video recording functionality
  • – music player
  • – video viewer
  • – ebook reader
  • – in-built microphone & speaker, and
  • – a headphone jack

 

All this and more is housed in a sleek, kid-tough and compact design for easy portability.  It also includes a handy in-built, fold-out stand for easier viewing of movies or for use as a digital photo frame!

 

Downloading games is as easy as connecting the InnoTab via USB to your pc or laptop and saving them onto the 2GB onboard memory. If you run out of space, there is an SD slot for extra memory.

 

With the InnoTab2, kids will have so much fun they won’t even realise they’re learning! (and you might even get your phone back 🙂 )

 

 

The InnoTab retails for $179.95 and comes in pink and blue. It is available from Toys R Us, Big W, Target and David Jones.

 

For more information visit www.vtechkids.com.au

 

I recently attended the launch of the InnoTab 2 and was really impressed with the features and functionality of this toy.

 

With a 5 yr old & 2 yr old who are always jumping on my phone to play games, I love the idea that they can play on the InnoTab and I don’t have to worry about them accessing inappropriate material from the internet or running up a huge bill by downloading games and accessories on my phone.

 

With one of these toys, I can relax and not have to look over their shoulders every 5 seconds to make sure that they’re not getting into something they shouldn’t be.

 

Martine Oglethorpe from The Modern Parent spoke at the launch and really opened my eyes to some of the online dangers young children are exposed on a daily basis. “As increased internet use becomes more socially acceptable and our children become more tech-savvy, a new set of challenges arise that parents have never had to face before”.

 

Whilst at the launch I received one InnoTab 2 for my kids and one extra to giveaway to one of my lovely readers.

 

Therefore, if you would like the chance to win a VTech InnoTab 2 for your kids this Christmas, make sure you enter the giveaway below.

 

 

How to Enter!
Enter the draw via entry widget at the end of this post.

 

The giveaway is open to Melbourne Mamma newsletter subscribers only. You can subscribe to my newsletter here:

 

You can also earn bonus entries by:

  • – Liking Melbourne Mamma’s Facebook page
  • – Sharing the giveaway on Facebook. Simply CLICK HERE and type “Have you entered Melbourne Mamma’s VTech InnoTab 2 Giveaway?”
  • – Leaving a comment on this post, telling me “Why you would love to win an InnoTab 2 this Christmas?”

 

Giveaway starts Thursday, 13 December 2012 and ends 9pm AEST Monday, 17 December 2012. Winner will be randomly selected via Rafflecopter and announced on this blog and contacted via email. The winner will have 36hrs to claim their prize.

 

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

 

Entry is open to Australian residents only.

 

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If you haven’t heard of Melbourne Warehouse Sales, you are going to love this.

 

For over 35 years, Alicia and her mum have been discovering Melbourne’s best wholesale warehouses and discount clearances, and now as Melbourne Warehouse Sales they are giving you exclusive access to their bargains.

 

With their past experience, they have access to all the best warehouses in Melbourne, which don’t normally open their doors to the public.

 

If you want to save money on fashion and accessories, beauty and cosmetics, homewares, toys, wine and more, make sure you sign up to their sale alerts and you’ll never miss another warehouse sale or clearance sale again.

 

On Saturday, 8 December 2012 they have arranged exclusive access for Melbourne Warehouse Sales subscribers to seven amazing sales!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The warehouses participating in the sale include a toy wholesaler, a popular cosmetic brand, kids clothing, kitchenware, homewares, linens & books.

 

For more details on warehouses included and locations, visit their website.

 

It’s the perfect time to grab all those remaining Christmas presents and perhaps a gift for yourself.

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If you’ve been looking for THE perfect gift this Christmas, your search is over.

 

Here it is – the Wishbone 3-in-1 Balance Bike!

 

Suitable from 12 months – 5 years, this wooden balance bike converts from a 3-wheeler, to a 2-wheeler and then the frame flips to make it taller.

 

Melbourne Mamma is teaming up with Friends of Zara to offer you an exclusive deal.

 

A Wishbone 3-in-1 Bike for only $239 (RRP $289).

 

$50 from the sale of every bike will go towards Friends of Zara, a local organisation setup to support Zara Avola, a local Melbourne girl who was born with Down Syndrome.

 

 

To find out more about Zara and her amazing journey visit Friends of Zara.

 

To find out more about the wishbone bike visit Wishbone Designs.  Click here to see the wishbone bike in action.

 

To purchase a wishbone bike click here. Please include name, shipping address and contact telephone number. Melissa will then contact you to arrange payment and delivery/pickup. You need to quote “MelbourneMamma” to purchase at this special price.

 

Pickup and Delivery:

 

Pickup is available from Moonee Ponds (Melbourne).

 

Postage costs are Melbourne Metro $15, Vic Country $25, Sydney & Adelaide Metro $25, Brisbane Metro $30, Perth Metro $40

 

Payment Options:

 

Payment can be made by Cash on Pickup, Direct Deposit or Paypal.

 

If you have any questions regarding the Wishbone Bike and any accessories available please contact Melissa at babyzara@bigpond.com.

 

Order cut-off is Tuesday, 18 December 2012.

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Here’s a cute little ‘Dear Santa’ printable  that I made for my kids.

 

Please feel free to print it for your kids too.

 

Note: You can print from this screen but for better quality, right click and save the image to your computer, then open it up on your computer, set to size you want and print.