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Council bans parents from giving Christmas gifts to daycare workers
Every Christmas has a thieving Grinch, and this year it seems it's the Inner West Council of Sydney.
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Last minute gift ideas under $35
We've found a few options to help you out - and best of all, they're not too pricey, all coming in at under $35 each.
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Merry Birthmas: the lazy mum’s guide to December birthdays
I've learned a lot about so-called 'Christmas birthdays' since my twins were born on December 30th – and to a lesser extent, our third, late November baby.
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Six tricks retailers use to make you spend too much money
Hanging onto your hard-earned cash can be a matter of spotting – and sidestepping – the most common pitfalls.
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The realities of preparing for Christmas with a toddler
It goes without saying that preparation for the holidays changes once our babies become toddlers.
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Seven ways to have a champagne Christmas on a beer budget
The shopping centre crowds are thronging, your present ideas are thinning – you're hungry too – and you start panic purchasing.
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Christmas-inspired names for your December baby
Due during the festive season, or just have a love of Christmas?
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Three-year-old mistakes policeman for Santa, so naturally he goes along with it
When an adorable three-year-old spotted a white haired gentleman in a restaurant she naturally assumed he was Santa Claus.
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Ho ho, let's go: Fabulous Mr Fox dons Santa suit for frantic few weeks
Billy Bob Thornton he's not: this Christmas, Stephen Fox will play Santa at over 30 gigs, many of them unpaid for special needs kids and charities.
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20 gorgeous Christmas stocking and sack options
It seems every year that Christmas-themed goodies for kids get less tacky and more stylish.
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21 adorable Christmas outfits for your baby
December 25 is just around the corner, and it's the perfect opportunity to dress your bub in a sweet festive outfit.
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