Our Motorhome Experience with Apollo – We are so excited to be heading down to NSW to visit my beautiful sister, her husband/our brother-in-law / uncle and their little son, our nephew and cousin, Archie. xo

Today, we were up bright and early to pick up our motorhome and we can’t wait to share some special adventures with you all. We are going both the Coastal Roads and rural roads and scenic views and travels too! xo The best of both worlds in my eyes. xo Ollie and Oscar are so super excited and have been counting down for ages. You will see in the pics below that Ollie drew a special photo/drawing of our experience! So much cuteness. I want to truly bottle up these precious years. The years of making memories as a family. The years of adventures. Watch this space guys and we can’t wait to report back on just how much fun we have on our travels! Love and hugs, Until next time. The Tickner family, Mummy, Daddy, Ollie and Oscar Bear xo 

Photo credits: From the lovely Kara at Firemark Photo Media xo – Thank you so much Kara for capturing the start of our motorhome journey! Cutest balloons ever by Lovely Occasions with the beautiful Roxanne and gorgeous artwork by our very own Ollie! xo

Gifts with The Scenic Route – 2021 Calendar xo

Gifts for the kids with Smiggle xo

The Garbage Trucks are Coming

Our boys love seeing the garbage truck each and every Thursday when the garbage truck passes by the house and collects the garbage. It’s a highlight of our week and one which is greeted with much excitement. When we received the gift book it was so awesome to be able to read it with the kids and count down the days until the next garbage collection run. The boys always wave and say a big hello! “Hello Mr Garbageman, thank you for collecting our rubbish and taking it to the dump,” – they are the sweetest little things. <3

The author of the book has done an incredible job of writing it.

The Garbage Trucks are Coming Today can be found here at Booktopia.

Today is not just any old day… Join Winston and his family as they wait for the garbage to be collected.

The Garbage Trucks are coming today is a fun read for any child who loves garbage trucks.

The Most Comfy Slippers that I’ve Ever Owned – A Must this Festive Season for the perfect Gift. xo

In our home, each year, my sister and I always ensure that mum has a new pair of UGG boots, it’s our tradition and she saves them until winter. This year, I was so lucky to even be gifted a pair from mum come winter time! When it came to this year’s gift guide, it was sentimental to my family and I to feature an amazing brand that stocks the most beautiful UGG boots in Australia. There is so much to choose from and so much variety as well. xo

I absolutely loved testing out the beautiful Cinderella slipper by UGG Australian Shepherd. Ever since I was about 15, I have loved everything pretty pink and fluffy. These slippers are so gorgeous and so feminine. They feel amazing on and I’m not going to lie, I’m actually wearing them right now as I type. Our youngest son Oscar tried them on at our Christmas Gift Guide shoot as you’ll see below, but he is always taking them and running off with them, which is so super sweet. They are also going to be the very first things I pack for our upcoming motor-home holiday – they are going to keep me nice and comfy whilst in the van and pottering around the camp site. They will be my luxurious comfort from home as we head to rural NSW to visit my beautiful little sister and my new nephew who I’ve only got to meet once this year for two days and he was born in March! xoxo

I am a size 7 and my Cinderella slippers were a 38 which I ordered. The Item no if you are wanting to track down a pair is: 15639 and you can find the gorgeous fairytale slippers, right her on the UGG Express website.

AS UGG Women Fluffy Slides Thongs Cinderella

The most beautiful slippers which I’ve ever worn come in four different colours to choose from: the pretty girl pink, a dark grey, light blue and a cream. I am seriously thinking I’ll stock up on two others for my mum and sis for Xmas! I honestly could wear these beautiful slipper thongs everyday for the rest of my life they are that comfortable! Perhaps I really should invest in one in every colour. I’m totally not ruling that out guys! They are incredible.

You can see how pretty they are here: UGG Womens Fluffy Slides Thongs Cinderella

Shop the look yourself or for your loved one and spoil them this festive season. Whether it be for yourself, your partner, or your sis, mum, aunt or besty, they are going to love you treating them and they will be able to relax in comfort. xo 

 *Little Oscar Bear taking the new UGG Slippers for a spin! He approves – 10/10 and Mummy agrees too!*

Please note:

Photos of the product on their own: UGG Express and some photography by the lovely, Sarah Taylor from over at Fire n Honey Images. Thank you so much Sarah for shooting the gift guide with us. We love your work!

A very big thank you also to UGG Express for the very kind gifted pink pair of UGG Express Cinderella Slippers. I honestly feel so lovely wearing them. I might not be a real life princess, but they make me feel like one! xo <3

Look after your skin and get that collagen glow!

When it comes to look after myself, I’m the first to admit, that my health journey still has a long way to go. Since having the boys, I had gained weight and I hope to continue to work on myself and my overall health. When we had the opportunity to feature Chief Collagen in our Pink Jubilee Christmas Gift Guide, I absolutely jumped at the chance to try them and I can safely say they are every inch as good as they all look! xo

I love how they are low in sugar, and are Keto and Paleo friendly. They are great for keeping you fuller for longer and the collagen for anti-aging works wonders. I love to take one with me when I’m on the go with work, juggling daycare drop off and my exercise for the day. I enjoy it as a healthy snack alternative when the 3pm sugar cravings hit. Perfect for mum or dad in the house. The kids had a taste test too and also agree, that they are simply: “Yummy!” My fave in all honesty was all of them but I’m a pink girl through and through and hubby, Brenton loved the green. Do yourself a favour and stock up on these beauties this festive season. I’ll be sure to take some with me on our upcoming motorhome camping holiday. I’ll just have to decided whether or not to share them, (hehe.) They in my opinion are a fab stocking filler and I’ve already got my mum onto them, my little sis, Bec and some friends who are busy mummas, just like myself! I’d love to hear what flavour you love the best, if you try them, be sure to drop us a line in the comments! xo

If you work out 4 days a week, then the bar sample pack is so perfect for you and works out at just over $4 a bar. A great investment into your health and wellbeing and helping you to make a healthier choice come snack time! The bars come in a 12 pack too if you prefer to stock up on one particular flavour and there are some other great products that are perfect for hubby, dad and grandads for Xmas! #stockingfillergiftideas #eatlikeachief #healthierchoices #eatingclean #beinghealthier #active #exercise #choosehealth #yourhealthylifestyle #chiefcollagenbarsampler #4barsinthesamplerpacktotry. xo

Enjoy lovelies. For more information on the product, visit: eatlifeachief.com.au.

Chief. Collagen Bar Sampler (4 bars)

When you want a clean snack to satisfy your sweet cravings, you’ll love this nut butter based bar without artificial crap or loads of dried fruit. Low sugar, plenty of protein and healthy fats to keep you full for longer.
Collagen for anti-aging, injury prevention and better recovery. Keto and Paleo friendly. Perfect pre or post workout or simply as a delicious, biscuity treat to get you through to meal time!

RRP – $17.00 

We just love all things skincare here at The Pink Jubilee. Growing up as a teenager with acne, I know just how important skincare is. To feel fresh, clean and beautiful, and being rest assured that you are taking the best care of your skin possible.

 

I know growing up, I would try everything from supermarket skincare, through to dermatology recommended. I think that when it comes your skin, only you will know what feels right for you and a lot of it is is – trial and error. Going through some testers and purchasing brands that you think align with your skincare needs. There are so many brands out there and many claim to do a lot of things, but I can safely say, that after testing out RoseHip PLUS, I absolutely love it! The range is so lovely and beautifully packaged as well! It’s pure and natural and ticks all of the boxes when I’m looking for a great skincare range that I know is good for my skin!

Photo credits: Via Sarah Taylor of Fire n Honey Images xo

It’s so important to me to have a great skincare routine, both morning and night, and most of all, something that is convenient for being a busy mum with our two gorgeous boys. They often love to watch mummy, getting ready in the morning and taking off my make-up in the evening. Taking note of all of the products that I use and love. It’s really sweet to see. Hubby knows how much skincare is important to me too and I know that as I’m now 36 and I approach 37 next year, aging is a natural part of the process. I want to be mindful of my skin, more than ever before. It’s super important to me to try and eat well and drink lots of water to stay hydrated, to eat foods which will help give my skin a nice glow and use products that I know will work wonders and feels great to use on my skin. I honestly can’t recommend these beautiful products anymore and will be stocking up for some goodies for my family as well. I know that my mum and sis now love the brand to and my friends I’m always sharing my skincare and beauty tips with. RosehipPLUS is definitely my go-to brand and I’m so glad that I found it. We truly hope that you love it as much as we do here at The Pink Jubilee HQ. Be sure to give it a try for yourself, spoilt yourself this festive season and the lucky ladies in your life! Do herself a favour and she will not be sorry! Enjoy testing it out if you do choose to invest in this beautiful brand for a gift this Xmas. In my opinion, it’s a perfect secret Santa size too! It’s also super conveniently sized for both travel and home. I love the branding too and if you wanted to, you could easily store in the gift back. Mine is already in my bathroom skincare cupboard and I look forward to replacing it once it runs out in the future.

BJs PJs Shoot for Christmas – The Pink Jubilee Gift Guide xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Support Australian-owned Fashion this Holiday Season xo BJs PJs is a new fave brand for us here at The Pink Jubilee HQ!

Seasonally Stylish!

When it comes to clothing brands, you simply can’t go past Australian companies, which are eco-ethical. BJ’s PJ’s and Loungewear are an Australian success story and owned, made and designed by Belinda Jane, right here in Oz.

Belinda who is known to her loved ones as BJ, set out to create pyjamas and loungewear that would make a difference. Belinda found a gap in the market and has not looked back since.

This year alone, despite such an unprecedented 2020, BJ’s PJ’s has collaborated with the 2020 Australian Women of the Year Awards, won Women with Altitude’s Best Eco-Ethical Women’s Loungewear Brand of 2020, the AusMumpreneur Fashion Business Excellence Award 2020 and the international Parent and Baby Award for Best Eco-Ethical Women’s Loungewear Brand for 2020.

Belinda shares, “I’m extremely passionate about ethical and sustainable, skin-friendly, Australian-made products and I’ve worked in the fashion industry for many years. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find anything that ticked all of the boxes for me, so that’s when I set out to create something special.

“With very few high-quality, ethically made, cotton loungewear, leisurewear or pyjamas available, I decided to design some myself and BJ’s PJ’s and Loungewear was born!”

The range of dresses, tops and bottoms for women (and now men also) are made from premium organic fabrics with no harmful chemicals, dyes, or toxins.

   
“Longevity and quality is at the forefront of all design, so that you can wear these comfortable and conscious pieces for many years without fading, and modern styles that will also last,” she says.

Founder, Belinda Jane says she wants women to feel more confident in their pyjamas and leisurewear, by offering classic designs without bulk, buttons, bows or collars and all in classy colours that are timeless.

   
Belinda adds, “Regardless of your shape and size, you can experience the freedom of movement and for the women, our designs have built-in breast support to keep the girls firmly in place with styles, that although simple, are super flattering and fun to wear.”

“I personally despise underwires, especially when I’m lounging around. I wanted to create products that are not only comfortable, but that they also create and provide support, discretion, and confidence. I personally feel much more confident without the bounce! Now I can be underwire free, comfortable and confident in front of my family, and friends, whether that be during sleepovers, travelling, or even in front of the postie at the door!”

   
Having been sent some samples to see the wonderful quality, I can most certainly vouch for the quality being second to none. From the moment I unpacked the beautiful pieces, it was evident to me the wonderful quality they are made from. The fact that they are sustainably produced and eco-friendly, with no nasties, is an absolute must and ticking all the boxes for me!

Congratulations to Belinda Jane and her team at BJ’s PJ’s, on creating such a wonderful brand. I know that my husband, friends and family looks forward to supporting the brand into the future.

Our fave picks for Xmas for gifts or for stocking filler ideas, include:

– Kylie Cami Dress

The Kylie Cami Dress has a sporty, sexy flair. Modern and feminine, the swing style skirt falls just about the knee. A perfect summer essential for your staple wardrobe!

Stylish enough and versatile enough to wear day or night!

– Comfy wire-free breast support
– Premium quality 4-way stretch cotton/elastane blend
– Adjustable shoestring straps designed to stay in place
– Flattering swing skirt (no cling)
– Hidden pockets
– Ethically Australian made
– GOTS & OEKO-TEX certified fabrics

Available in sizes: XS through to XXL and a variety of beautiful colours –

Black Organic Cotton
Marle Grey
Marine Deep Blue
Organic Cotton Charcoal

RRP – $130

Shop the look here on the official BJs PJs website.

Justine Cami Top

   
Perfect for yourself for Xmas, a gift from hubby, your kids or family.

Thank you to the beautiful Belinda to sending through some samples for us to try. Your brand is so incredible and you should be so proud of all that you have achieved with BJs PJs.
*Some images for this The Pink Jubilee Gift Guide have been taken by the beautiful Sarah from over at Fire n Honey Images for the images featuring myself and my boys, and the other images have been kindly supplied by BJs PJs directly. We love how this brand celebrates women and men who feel comfortable in their own skin and can utilise the beautiful pieces for sleep, lounge and day wear, allowing them to create special memories with their loved ones, whilst in comfort and style. I am so blessed to have discovered this gorgeous brand and the kind-hearted soul who is the founder of the company, Belinda. Thank you Belinda for your support of our blog. xo

– Please note, due to COVID-19, some colours and styles might have more limited availability to usual but please bear with the brand and if you have any particular style and size you are chasing, be sure to contact the wonderful customer service team, who are so helpful and down-to-earth. They will be more than happy to help. I also love how the clothes are maternity friendly too and have so much support in them for both women and men! Way to go guys on creating a brand that is Australian-owned and ticks so many of the boxes that customers are looking for these days. It’s so awesome to be able to support a local brand that I now know, trust and love!

xo Rachael, The Pink Jubilee Editor and the team. xo

We absolutely love each and every one of the featured brands and we hope that you love them as much as we do. <3  xoxoxoxoxxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxooxxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

xoxoxoxox The Pink Jubilee Christmas Gift Guide. xo <3 xoxoxoxoxo

  

 xo VTech, LeapGrog, WOW! Pods, and Spin Master toys, with some great gift giving options from Santa, mum and dad, Nana and Pop, Aunts and Uncles! The Christmas offering for kids is incredible this year. So many interactive and educational toys and games, that are designed to bring hours and hours of joy for the little ones and the whole family! Happy shopping. xo

 

   
  

Shop for the Kids – Something perfect for the little ones in your family xo We have some fabulous goodies in this year’s gift guide and there are some beautiful styling suggestions from our friend, Roxanne from over at Lovely Occasions for how to make the perfect adult and kids table for your special Christmas celebrations. For styling inspiration and to shop the look, visit lovelyoccasions.com.au.

The perfect Christmas stocking filler this festive season for the little ones!
Cory Carson Collection

With the arrival of the brand-new Cory Carson collection of vehicles and playsets, little fans
of the Netflix Series Toot-Toot Cory Carson can buckle up for their very own fun and
adventures with the gang from Bumperton Hills.

The animated preschool series Toot-Toot Cory Carson follows the
adventures of the cute kid car, Cory, Mummy and Daddy Carson, Chrissy
(Cory’s baby sister) and lots of his school pals such as Freddie Fire Truck and Halle Copter.
Like most pre-schoolers, Cory faces life with enthusiasm and excitement.
But things don’t always play out as he expects. Whether it’s family,
friends, or those who he meets every day, the grown-ups offer boundless
love and support while Cory learns to navigate and explore the
world around him.

Now your pre-schooler can recreate Cory’s escapades around the winding roads of
Bumperton Hills (otherwise known at our house as the lounge room, dining room and
kitchen!).

As with all Toot-Toot Drivers, the new Cory Carson assortment is compatible with
other Toot-Toot Drivers vehicles and playsets. Combine your whole collection for
even more creative fun: additional new connection points provide more versatile play
and include adaptors to fit original Toot-Toot Drivers tracks.

Toot-Toot Cory Carson SmartPoint Vehicles $12.95

You’ll love going on adventures with the gang in Bumperton Hills. Press the light-
up windscreen to hear the characters talk. Each character introduces a colour as
well as plays four songs and six melodies. Each vehicle features an action button
that triggers a response and plays fun sounds, phrases, sound effects and
music. Place them on a SmartPoint™ location on Toot-Toot Cory Carson®
playsets to discover even more phrases, songs and sounds. (Playsets sold
separately). Cory Carson, Freddie Fire Truck, Halle Copter, Frannie Fenderson,
Kimmy O’Tool and Timmy O’Tool.

Toot-Toot Cory Carson Freddie’s Fire Station $29.95

Go on a rescue mission with Freddie and Chrissy at Freddie’s Fire Station just like in Episode 4 of the Netflix original series.  Freddie’s mum Carolyn Fire Truck encourages exploration of all the exciting activities the Fire Station has to offer with mini characters Freddie and Chrissy. Help Freddie and Chrissy rescue Phil just like in the show. Slide down the spiral ramp while building motor skills, then activate the PlayZone location to hear each character say unique phrases. Place any SmartPoint™ character (sold separately) on the SmartPoint™ location to hear them talk, play music and light up. Help save the day!

Suitable for children aged 1 to 5 years, the brand-new Toot-Toot Cory Carson vehicles and playsets are available from Big W, Kmart and Target plus good toy stores and online retailers. 

VTech heralds learning fun for Christmas!

‘Tis the season for giving and caring, loving and sharing.  With gift ideas from VTech for the young ones in your life, you can spread the joy and put smiles on the faces of those around you.

With a mix of toys that provide colourful discovery and learning fun; caring and nurturing role-play; a little bit of magic, sparkle and hope; and shared experiences with others, you will tick all of the boxes for gift giving this year.

And we’ve made it easy for you, with gifts for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and kids that provide Fun, Learning and Smiles!

BABIES

Colourful Cuddles Unicorn, RRP $24.95

Meet the cute Colourful Cuddles Unicorn. This cute soft fabric unicorn has lots of style and wants to be baby’s new best friend. The textured fabrics and light up tummy will visually stimulate your little one, whilst the textured hooves, soft body and silver horn provide tactile stimulation. Press the colour changing light up button on Unicorn’s tummy to hear exciting music, magical songs and fun phrases which support and encourage language development. Unicorn will also tell you its favourite colour.  Includes three catchy sing-along songs and 15 fun melodies.

Colourful Cuddles Unicorn is suitable for babies from birth, and available now at Target, good toy stores and online retailers.

Little Friendlies Discovery Ball Cube, RRP $29.95

What’s playful, bright and soft all over?  The Little Friendlies Discovery Ball Cube is the answer to your baby’s developing need to explore and play. This grow-with-me toy intrigues babies with its black-and-white patterns, different textured fabrics, colourful designs and four interactive sides, while toddlers love the put-and-take sensory play. The different fabric sides and dog’s shiny face and furry ears provide lots of tactile stimulation. The three buttons introduce numbers, shapes, and fun phrases, while three textured balls can be put in and taken out of the cube triggering fun responses. The cube is packed full of sensory fun, interactive phrases, sound effects and includes three sing-along songs and 15 melodies.

The Little Friendlies Discovery Ball Cube is suitable for babies from 3months to 2 years, and available now from Kmart.

 TODDLERS

Crawl with Me Elephant, RRP $59.95

It’s time to explore! The cheerful Crawl with Me Elephant encourages little ones to crawl and walk after him with ears that flap and a bright, light-up star. This soft, plush animal invites cuddles while providing lots of sensory stimulation with multiple textures and bright patterns. Toddlers build their gross motor skills as they practice crawling and walking after the elephant and can press any button to get the elephant moving, making playtime easy and rewarding. The elephant asks children to identify colours and numbers by pressing buttons. Watch the elephant crawl, sing, and flap his ears in response.  With 45 songs, melodies, sounds and phrases, Crawl with Me Elephant teaches about colours, numbers, and daily life.

The Crawl with Me Elephant is suitable for toddlers from 9 months to 3 years, and available in pink and blue from September at Big W, good toy stores and online retailers.

 3-in-1 Sports Centre, RRP $69.95

Cheer on your little sports star with the 3-in-1 Sports Centre. Toddlers get their muscles moving with a soccer ball to exercise their legs and feet, and a basketball to get little arms and hands working. It’s easy to practice counting when the basket also keeps the score! One, two, three! Pull down the basket for a slam dunk. The friendly goalie will also cheer you on with encouraging phrases. The animated LED scoreboard keeps the learning and the energy going. Little fingers get a fine-motor workout, too, with buttons to press, gears that turn and a trophy that slides back and forth. Learn about shapes, colours, numbers, and good sportsmanship as you enjoy 65+ songs, melodies, sounds and phrases. Toddlers grow fast, and with two adjustable height levels, this sports centre grows with them keeping little athletes active for hours.

The 3-in-1 Sports Centre is suitable for toddlers from 12 months to 3 years, and available from September at Target, good toy stores and online retailers.

Shapes & Animals Tractor, RRP $34.95

Introducing the Shapes & Animals Tractor. Put one of the four friendly animals on the correct shape sorting recognition point to hear fun responses. As you pull the tractor along the animals will pop up and wobble for lots of on-the-go fun. The sheep, dog, pig, and cow introduce shapes, numbers, and animal sounds as you place them on their correct shape. Press the tractor buttons to trigger sing-along songs. The four chunky animals can also be used for farm role-play to add to the fun. Includes three fun sing-along songs and 10 catchy melodies.

The Shapes & Animals Tractor is suitable for toddlers from 12 months to 3 years, and available now at Kmart, good toy stores and online retailers.

PRE-SCHOOLERS

Wiggle & Jiggle Fishing Fun, RRP $44.95

Wiggle & Jiggle Fishing Fun is a fun-packed smart fishing rod that will recognise its seven wiggling sea creature friends. Reel in the lobster, octopus, seahorse, puffer fish, marlin, clam or crab to watch them wiggle and jiggle on the end of the line, then learn fun animal facts, colours and numbers, through three exciting modes of play, before releasing them again. The interactive light-up bobber will flash to match the colours of the animals and reinforce learning and discovery. Each sea creature sings songs and the rod plays lots of fun melodies.  And the bonus bucket is great to store your collection for your next fishing trip.

The Wiggle & Jiggle Fishing Fun is suitable for pre-schoolers from 2 to 5 years from September at Target, good toy stores and online retailers.

Fix & Learn Car Carrier, RRP $49.95

The Fix & Learn Car Carrier is an interactive car carrier that recognises different accessories when they are added to this cute car friend. Through guided play the carrier will ask your little one to add accessories to build the car in a variety of cool designs. Adding the accessories will trigger awesome sounds and phrases.  Place the car on the car carrier to hear the vehicles talk to each other. Press the light up buttons to explore the car carrier, car, road safety and colours. Even find accessories to build and customise cool cars in Challenge Mode.  Get ready to car-stomise!

The Fix & Learn Car Carrier is suitable for pre-schoolers from 2 to 5 years, and available from September at Big W, good toy stores and online retailers.

PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Touch & Teach Word Book, RRP $39.95

Help the Mighty Pups save the day in the PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Touch & Teach Word Book. A meteor crashed in Adventure Bay, and now the Kitty Catastrophe Crew has superpowers and is up to no good. Join Chase and Ryder on their mission as you read along to the “When Super Kitties Attack” story in this interactive book. Ten touch-sensitive pages bring the story to life with music, sound effects and the voices of Ryder and Chase. Kids can engage with the story through three play modes: Storytime, Exploration and Music.  Start your mighty mission now!

The PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Touch & Teach Word Book is suitable for pre-schoolers 2 to 5 years, and available from September at Big W, good toy stores and online retailers.

SCHOOL-AGE

Myla’s Sparkling Friends, RRP $29.95

Playtime is magical with Myla’s Sparkling Friends Mia the Unicorn, Ava the Fox, and Penny the Peacock! These beautiful creative toys talk, sing, and light up with a kaleidoscope of colours. Touch the magical necklace, then see the Myla’s Sparkling Friends’ eyes, head, wings or tail change colour when you touch them. Sing along to the songs you hear when you touch their mouth, and trigger lights and fun responses when you squeeze their legs or move their wings or tail. Each Myla’s Sparkling Friends will react with over 100 fun, magical responses about their mood, feelings, and lucky colours. Each magical creature comes with additional accessories so you can add some extra flair. Collect all the friends for more colourful play (each sold separately)!

Myla’s Sparkling Friends are suitable for children 4+ years, and available from September at Big W, good toy stores and online retailers.

Hope the Rainbow Husky, RRP $79.95

Meet Hope, she’s a beautiful Rainbow Husky and she’s hoping to be your best friend! Hope has a lot to say, but her barks will need translating through the magic stethoscope. Just hold it to her chest so you can understand what it is she wants or needs you to do! Hope talks, moves, and makes lots of different sounds to show you if she’s hungry, has a cold or fever, has hurt her leg, or feels itchy. Use her fun accessories — syringe, thermometer, bone treat and recovery collar — along with seven buttons and sensors to make sure she gets what she needs. Hope encourages nurturing play and introduces health tips and medical tools, so she’s great preparation for visits to the doctor.

Hope the Rainbow Husky is suitable for children 3 to 8 years, and available from October at Big W, Kmart, good toy stores and online retailers.

Secret Safe Treasure Chest, RRP $49.95

Keep your valuables safe with the Secret Safe Treasure Chest. This beautifully designed Treasure Chest is great for protecting your most precious stash. Unlock the Treasure Chest with your very own 4-digit password to keep your secrets safe inside. Use the built-in alarm clock to help you wake up just in time to head off for the day. Play nine great learning activities that cover spelling, maths, logic and more. The built-in speaker allows you to play your favourite songs by connecting it to an external music player (not included).

The Secret Safe Treasure Chest is suitable for children 6 to 11 years, and available from September at Big W, good toy stores and online retailers.

Kidizoom Studio, RRP $99.95

Be the star of your own video universe with the Kidizoom Studio! Create awesome videos with this high-definition video camera kit, that comes with everything you need to create the show of your dreams! Take still photos or create videos on the HD video camera with a built-in microphone and a flip-up lens for selfies. Set up the perfect shot with the included tabletop tripod to film your very own unboxing videos or convert it to a 5-inch selfie stick and flip up the camera lens to frame perfect selfies or on- the-move selfie-videos. Plus, play in between takes with the three included games!

Use the green screen and 20+ animated backgrounds to set the stage for all your video adventures – pretend to host a show, give tours, create disappearing illusions or get chased by a T-Rex! You can even create new backgrounds from your own photos for more creative fun. When it’s time to edit your video, use the easy on-camera editing tools to trim clips and add intros or music. Cut scenes together for awesome trick effects or join photos to create time-lapse and stop-motion videos. Let your creativity loose!

The Kidizoom Studio is suitable for kids from 5 to 12 years, and available at Myer, Target (online), good toy stores and online retailers.

 Switch & Go Dinos

Embark on a dino-mite adventure with the new Switch & Go Dinos! Switch & Go Dinos are a special breed of dinosaurs that transform from vehicle to dino in a few easy steps. You get two toys in one!

Each character plays different sound effects as you push them along, and when you switch from dino to vehicle and back.  Press the action buttons to activate dinosaur facts and sound effects.  Each Switch & Go Dino comes with an educational flash card, so you can learn all about your dino friends.

Switch & Go Dinos Action Crew, RRP $30.00

Discover the Switch & Go Action Crew! Customise your dino by choosing from a selection of cool driver and dinosaur faces displayed on the LCD screen. Press the different buttons to activate fun phrases, interesting dinosaur facts and great sound effects. The Action Button on the back makes Dino’s claws move, as well as playing dinosaur sound effects. See the mouth also light up when you press the Action Button. There are three awesome characters to choose, each with its very own educational dinosaur flash card:

• Seeker the T-Rex
• Charger the Triceratops
• Chaser the Therizinosaurus.

Choose your Crew!

The Switch & Go Dinos Action Crew are suitable for children 3 to 8 years, and available now at Kmart.

 

For further information on VTech and its products, visit www.vtech.com.au, or check out the VTech news on Facebook
@VTechANZ and Instagram @vtech_toys_anz.

 A huge thank you to VTech and Leap Frog for the gifts the boys received to test out for the Christmas Gift Guide. They will treasure them for years to come! xo

Photos by the beautiful Sarah Taylor of Fire n Honey Images. xoXOxo

LeapFrog has Christmas wrapped up for you

With the official countdown to Christmas 2020 on, it’s time to write your list and check it twice! LeapFrog has great Christmas gift ideas for children of all ages, with some truly clever toys to keep small people engaged and entertained.

LeapFrog ensures your Christmas shopping delivers a whole lot more than just a moment of fun, with toys that are:

educational and provide learning fun; have great play value, won’t break and be thrown out before the holidays are over;

smart choices, that can be handed down to siblings offering longevity; age-appropriate and provide opportunities to meet developmental milestones, for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and school-aged kids; and suitable for the whole family, bringing fun and shared experiences for everyone.

AND, to ensure happy faces on for Christmas Day, don’t forget: always check to see if batteries are included and have spare batteries handy just in case; for small children, open packaging and unwind twist ties, then put the toy back in the box before wrapping presents; and have a Phillips head screwdriver and a pair of scissors handy, even pliers can come in useful on Christmas morning!

And so, let’s leap into Christmas 2020 with LeapFrog!

Babies

Purrfect Counting Handbag, RRP $34.95

Meet the Purrfect Counting Handbag. This soft, multi-textured, fabric cat handbag comes with loads of personality, accessories, and learning content. The Learn, Pretend and Music modes add playful variety to learning. Press the light-up jewels on the interactive tiara to learn about numbers and counting, colours and shapes. Toddlers love to fill things up, unload, and fill again, and this two-handled handbag stands upright and wide open to make filling it easy. Fine motor skills get a workout as little fingers pick up and grasp the five included accessories: pretend smartphone, ID tag with kid-safe mirror, key set, comb, and non-removable circle coins in a coin purse. All accessories store inside the handbag. Enjoy this take-along feline friend who teaches with a wonderful sense of humour.

For babies aged 6 months and over, the Purrfect Counting Handbag is available now from Big W, good toy stores and online retailers.

Learn & Groove Caterpillar Drums, RRP $34.95

Learn to the beat of the Learn & Groove Caterpillar Drums with the light-up, twistable body, wiggly feet, and spinning tail rattle. Three electronic drums and three play modes teach little ones about letters, counting, music, songs, tempo, and the musical scale. Create your own music with traditional drum sounds, animal and silly sounds. Play the Count-a-pillar game to practise counting to 20 or tap drums to play along to the ABC song, letter by letter. Follow the flashing drums to play along to 11 favourite songs and three classical pieces. Learn about tempo by speeding up and slowing down the “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” song, or play scales note by note. Get in the learning groove!

For babies aged 6 months and over, the Learn & Groove Caterpillar Drums is available now at Big W, good toy stores and online retailers.

Toddlers

Speak & Learn Puppy, RRP $59.95

Unleash your puppy love on the plush Speak & Learn Puppy. Watch your little friend come to life with flapping ears, a head that moves, and real-time responses. As toddlers learn to talk, this interactive dog repeats what they say and asks questions to keep the conversation going. In Babble mode, the Speak & Learn Puppy says what your child says in a fun and interactive way. In Talk mode, the puppy has conversations with children and creates stories from their responses. Explore animal facts, animal sounds, food, feelings, letters, and numbers through four paw buttons and a light-up collar. Multiple songs encourage learning, and three learning levels allow the toy to grow with your children as their language skills develop.

For toddlers aged 12 months and over, the Speak & Learn Puppy is available from November at Target, Myer, good toy stores and online retailers.

100 Words Book – English-Chinese with Learning Activity Guide, RRP $39.95

Join animal friends Turtle, Tiger and Monkey as you explore 100-plus vocabulary words in the 100 Words Book – English-Chinese with Learning Activity Guide. Touch the pictures on each colourful page to hear the animals say words and share exciting facts and sound effects. Immerse your child in bilingual play by sliding the language switch to hear the words, songs, and instructions in Chinese (Mandarin). Touch the pictures to hear silly sound effects in Fun Sounds mode or press the light-up star button to hear two learning songs. The included 32-page Learning Activity Guide provides parents with hands-on activities and teaching tips to help children get the most enjoyment and learning out of this bilingual book. Using everyday items, parents can help children make connections between the concepts and vocabulary and real-life actions and objects.

For toddlers aged 12 months and over, the 100 Words Book – English-Chinese with Learning Activity Guide is available from mid-September at Big W.

Lettersaurus, RRP $34.95

Learning letters is dino-mite with Lettersaurus! This adorable alphabet dinosaur has colourful letter buttons on his back that lets kids explore letter names and the sounds they make. Press the dino or footprint button to hear friendly phrases or add sounds to a jungle beat. Spinning the tail wheel introduces numbers and plays a counting song. For more music, pressing the light-up star button plays three upbeat songs. Lettersaurus is also a pull toy that turns his head side-to-side as he wobbles along.

For toddlers aged 18 months and over, the Lettersaurus is available now from Target, good toy stores and online retailers.

Pre-schoolers

2-in-1 Touch & Learn Tablet, RRP $39.95

Enjoy a new twist on learning with the 2-in-1 Touch & Learn Tablet! This two-sided, screen-free, pretend tablet has six double-sided pages with 14+ touch-sensitive interactive learning areas on each page. The innovative design encourages motor skills as kids twist and flip the control handle to change from portrait story mode on one side to landscape activity mode on the other.

Twist and flip to find activity pages that teach shapes, animals, numbers, emotions and early science concepts.

For pre-schoolers aged 2 years and over, the 2-in-1 Touch & Learn Tablet is available from mid-September at Big W, good toy stores and online retailers.

Pick Up & Count Vacuum, RRP $49.95

Count on picking up learning with the Pick Up & Count Vacuum. This smart vacuum toy picks up 10 play dust pieces as kids roll the vacuum over them, encouraging motor skills as they easily manoeuvre the pretend vacuum around the room. As the vacuum picks up the dust pieces, it recognises each colour and helps children with colour recognition. Bouncing balls inside the spinning vacuum canister adds excitement to pretend tidying. Three play modes teach colours, numbers and counting with six learning games. Five light-up panels illuminate to match the colour of the piece the vacuum picks up, and the vacuum says the colour name and counts the piece to reinforce learning. A dust bin on the back collects and stores all 10 dust pieces.

For pre-schoolers aged 2-5 years, the Pick Up & Count Vacuum is available from mid-September at Big W, good toy stores and online retailers.

The whole family

Magic Adventures Globe, RRP $129.95

Young explorers can travel the world and see everything in it with the Magic Adventures Globe. Way more than just a standard world map, by using the stylus, children can tap on the 26cm interactive learning globe to explore countries and capitals, plus experience new places, languages, cultures, animals, geography, habitats and more with audio responses and videos.

With the 7cm integrated video screen, animations and live-action videos fully immerse children in the curriculum to provide a better understanding of the world, through more than 5 hours of high-quality BBC videos.

They can also play three interactive games called Around the World, Quiz Show and Where in the World to explore the globe, challenge a friend and solve mysteries.

You can continue the learning fun by downloading additional expansion packs: Dinosaurs and Ancient Beasts or People and Inventions from the LeapFrog App Centre. RRP $9.00 (each sold separately).

For children aged 5 years and over, the Magic Adventures Globe is available now at Big W, Myer, good toy stores and online retailers.

For further information on LeapFrog and its products, visit www.leapfrog.com.au, or check out the LeapFrog news on Facebook LeapFrog ANZ and Instagram leapfrogtoys_anz. For customer enquiries or stockist information please contact (03) 9041 3621.

New Software for your LeapFrog Tablets and Hardware

For those who already know and love LeapFrog, there are new titles and games to use with your LeapFrog tablet and learning systems.  Adding to your LeapFrog Software library extends the fun and longevity of your device.

LeapStart 3D New Titles

Already clued into the fun of LeapStart 3D, the complete learning system that magically brings books to life?  Consider some new titles as a stocking stuffer this Christmas. LeapStart 3D and the new titles are sold separately. A computer with internet access is required to download the software component onto the LeapStart system.

LeapStart 3D Lion King Simba’s Surprise book, RRP $19.95

Play along with Simba, Timon and Pumbaa in The Lion King Simba’s Surprise storybook for LeapStart learning systems. While reading along, play problem-solving games, search for clues, and listen to music and nature sounds. Tap the pictures and words on every page with the LeapStart stylus to magically bring the storybook to life. Enhance the learning with amazing animations when you play on a LeapStart system with a screen. Read along with the storybook to learn about teamwork and friendship as Simba, Timon and Pumbaa go on a clue-finding adventure. Match and identify objects, determine similarities and differences, and listen to sounds to discover what made them. Many activities are designed with two levels so kids can move up when they’re ready.

For pre-schoolers aged from 2-6 years, the LeapStart 3D Lion King book is available from mid-September Big W, good toy stores and online retailers.

LeapStart 3D Marvel’s Spider-Man Vocabulary Adventure Words & Listening Skills book, RRP $19.95

Swing through the city with Spider-Man and help stop villains in the Marvel’s Spider-Man Vocabulary Adventure book for LeapStart learning systems. Help Spider-Man by playing games that explore vocabulary and listening skills. Tap the pictures and words on every page with the LeapStart stylus to magically bring the activity book to life. Enhance the learning with amazing animations when you play on a LeapStart system with a screen. Investigate the word lab to stop the crooks and use cardinal directions to navigate the city. Build a story using a selection of nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Many activities are designed with two levels so kids can move up when they’re ready.

For pre-schoolers aged 2-6 years, the LeapStart 3D Spiderman book is available from mid-September at Big W, good toy stores and online retailers.

LeapPad Ultimate

If you’re a family who already knows the wonders of the LeapPad Ultimate, the ultimate kids tablet that is kid-safe right out of the box, there’s lots of digital game options to extend the learning fun for you too.  The LeapPad Ultimate is sold separately and is required to use the apps below.

LeapPad Digital Games

For pre-schoolers and kids aged 3 years and over, the LeapPad Digital Games are available from the LeapFrog App Centre as a digital download.

Splurgle! Digital Game for LeapPad, RRP $15.00

https://store.leapfrog.com/en-au/app-centre/p/splurgle/_/A-prod58131-96914

Help Splurgle the Raindrop navigate his way back to the lake. Splurgle the raindrop got blown off course and needs help getting back to the lake to join his friends. Transform Splurgle from water to ice and steam to propel him through a maze and explore the unique characteristics of water. Shake your LeapPad to free Splurgle from sticky situations that could keep him from his mission to get home. Learn how gravity, heat and motion can turn water into energy and sometimes an awesomely powerful force.

Suitable for 4-7 years, teaches physical science and problem solving.

Polar Bear Run Digital Game for LeapPad, RRP $7.00

https://store.leapfrog.com/en-au/app-centre/p/polar-bear-run/_/A-prod58299-96914

Solve 40 fun puzzles and help a baby polar bear find his way home. A baby polar bear is stranded on an iceberg and needs your help to get back to his family’s fishing hole. Clear a safe path through the frozen water by solving 40 puzzles that increase in difficulty. Use spatial reasoning skills and minimise your playing moves to navigate around arctic animals like seals and walruses.

Suitable for 4-7 years, teaches logic skills, spatial reasoning, and visual puzzles.

Peppa Pig: Read and Play with Peppa Digital Game for LeapPad, RRP $22.00

https://store.leapfrog.com/en-au/app-centre/p/peppa-pig-read-and-play-with-peppa/_/A-prod50031-31613

Read and play with Peppa Pig! Help Peppa and George play entertaining games as they tidy up the house together. You can also read about Peppa’s fancy dress party and find out who wins the prize for the best outfit. Spot the differences in George’s dinosaur book and find the object to pick up and learn their beginning letters.

Suitable for 3-5 years, teaches problem solving, reading comprehension, the alphabet, and vocabulary.

For further information on LeapFrog and its products, visit www.leapfrog.com.au, or check out the LeapFrog news on Facebook LeapFrog ANZ and Instagram leapfrogtoys_anz. For customer enquiries or stockist information please contact: (03) 9041 3621.

WOW! PODS

 
 
Featuring the Spider-Man and Iron Man WOW! PODS – pictured left to right. The boys just love them! Come bed time, they can’t stop talking about lighting up their Spier-Man and Iron Man WOW! PODS. Super cute. Special childhood memories in the making! xo Lots of great gift giving ideas for the kids. xo

Collect •Connect •Display… then Swipe to Light!

The perfect night light for your little loves and a great addition to the special toy display shelf! You can collect the whole range. They bring magic to the little one’s room at night time. Perfect for using when it’s wind-down time and story time after a big day all round! xo

With a nifty tech touch and super clever display mechanism, WOW!
PODS are a totally new way to collect and display your favourite
characters!

Each character lives in their hex-shaped pod with built in UV lights.
Simply swipe to bring your pods to life as your character pops and
the light reveals hidden images…who doesn’t love a surprise!
The swipe-to-light function and an interlocking hexagonal shape
means you can personalise your display exactly how
you want.

WOW! PODS know that collectors want their stuff to
look cool when it’s on display, so they engineered
things so they are fully customisable. Radically
different to traditional collectibles, each extra
WOW! POD enhances the next, via their unique
interlocking display system – so you can host your
collection in almost any display design or pattern
you can imagine, allowing for total
personalisation! A wall of WOW! PODS that pop
with light as you walk past? A shelf display that
you add to over time? You can even build your
initials or name to create a display that is
undoubtedly, and uniquely, yours!

Move your hand in front of the PODs to light them up. Triggering the IR sensors activates the swipe-to-light UV function which illuminates mystery images on characters and inside the pods. The light automatically switches off after 30 seconds.

The boys absolutely love their new superhero WOW! PODS. They are perfect for a night-light and so interactive for the kids. Mum and Dad love them too as they are nice and safe and not too bright! A perfect Xmas addition to Santa’s gift list, in the Ticker household’s opinion from mum and dad! We can’t wait to see the kids little faces light up come Xmas morning with their cool WOW! PODS goodies. Tried, tested and loved! xoxo xo

Christmas is coming! It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Christmas with Spin Master Toys – The perfect gifts for the kids, all wrapped up. xo

 (Spin Master Toys featured boxed under the Xmas tree. The boys loved their Paw Patrol gift! <3)

 The boys are set with their new Scritterz! Perfect for a stocking filler gift for the kids. xo

 Oscar in awe of his new Paw Patrol gift with Marshall! A mad Paw Patrol fan right here. xo

Fun & games for a joyous stay-at-home Christmas

With the 2020 Christmas holiday season set to be on home turf, there’s no better time to re-discover the joy of get-together board games and reignite children’s passion for traditional role play, creativity and imaginary action adventure.

This Christmas, Spin Master is reimagining where imagination can take us and delivering ‘WOW’ moments with exciting reveals, sweet surprises, never-seen-before adventures from iconic characters and unplugged creativity.

A range of toys focused on enduring favourite themes enhanced by the latest technology are set to delight kids of all ages, while inspirational new board games are sure to reprise the meaning of real family face time!

FOR PRESCHOOLERS:

Saving the day with the Dino Patroller, the first-ever motorised PAW Patrol team vehicle. Featuring room for all six pups, oversized wheels, a projectile launcher and an exclusive Chase and T. rex dinosaur action figure, the Dino Patroller is ready to roll. With its oversized wheels, the Dino Patroller is able to conquer any terrain as pre-schoolers play out their Dino rescue adventures.

Age: 3+; RRP $109.99 ~ Stockists: Big W, Kmart, Target, Myer, Toy World & independent toy retailers

PAW Patrol Ultimate Police Cruiser is five awesome vehicles in one! Packed with light and sound features, kids will be entertained for hours with the cruiser itself, two motorcycles, a boat and a helicopter. Load Chase (figure included) and the rest of the pups (sold separately) into the vehicle and get ready for adventure. From the driver’s seat, Chase has the perfect vantage point to spot trouble and launch projectiles. Take down obstacles, then attach the launcher to another spot on the cruiser or on the helicopter! Send the motorcycles straight into high-speed action by pushing the button on top of the cruiser – the sides pop out, automatically launching both bikes. For aerial back-up, press the button on the back of the cruiser to send two pups to the sky in the helicopter. The top of the cruiser opens up, activating the chopper’s lift off – as the helicopter rises up from inside the vehicle, the propellers spin into action!

Age: 3+; RRP $149.99 ~ Stockists: Big W, Target, Toy World & independent toy retailers

Exciting rescues await with the PAW Patrol Dino Rescue Deluxe Vehicles! With six to collect, each vehicle features dinosaur-inspired details, a working tool, a rev up motor and large wheels to conquer any terrain. The PAW Patrol Dino Rescue Deluxe Vehicles are ready to roll into action!  Each comes complete with a pup and a mystery Dino mini figure to create awesome prehistoric rescues, just like the ones from the hit TV show.

Age: 3+, RRP $24.99 ~ Stockists: Big W, Kmart, Target, Myer, Toy World & independent toy retailers

PAW Patrol, True Metal Off-Road Gift Pack of 6 Collectible Die-Cast Vehicles, 1:55 Scale are set to keep little hands busy. The PAW Patrol are ready to race to the rescue faster than ever before in these True Metal vehicles! This Off-Road Gift Pack comes with six 1:55 scale metal vehicles, including exclusive versions of Chase and Marshall’s snow-covered vehicles! Featuring authentic details and graphics, real working wheels and metal die-cast material, the True Metal Off-Road vehicles look just like the PAW Patrol’s vehicles from the hit show! The Off-Road Gift Pack makes a great gift and is the perfect starter set for the ultimate PAW Patrol collector.

Age: 3+, RRP $39.99 ~ Stockists: Big W, Target, Myer, Toy World & independent toy retailers

FOR GIRLS:

Puppy love will be in the air on Christmas morning with the latest toy innovation, Present Pets™ Puppies.  These adorable pint-sized interactive pups are so excited to meet their new owners they unbox themselves!  For a whole new way to play, Present Pets™ Puppies respond to the pulling of the oversized gift tag, the box starts shaking in anticipation, they’ll bark and paw their own way out of the box and into their new owner’s heart. Available in Fancy Pups and Glitter Pups themes, but children won’t know which pup they are getting until the big reveal.

Age: 4+; RRP  $109.99

Nurturing spirits will delight in Mealtime Magic Maya and Mia, the most expressive and life like feeding baby dolls. True to their name, they recognise, recall and react to more than 50 foods and time tested feeding games including ‘choo choo train’, ‘race car’ or ‘airplane’.  Children will be delighted by the technologically advanced realistic mouth, playfully blowing raspberries and tongue poking when she dislikes dinner to sweet giggles and burping when gently patted on her back.

Age: 4+; RRP $119.99 ~ Stockists:  Big W, Kmart, Target and all good toy retailers

Literally reaching new heightsHatchimals Pixies Crystal Flyers are expected fly off the shelves this Christmas.  Graceful and easy to fly, Hatchimals fans can use their pixie power to guide every glittery air dance.  Once Pixie takes flight, an in-built IR sensor in her feet enables her to be guided by hand movements. It comes complete with a USB charger allowing “no batteries required” flight after flight.

Age: 5+; RRP $49.99 ~ Stockists:  Big W, Kmart, Target and all good toy retailers

A new twist on an old favourite,Twisty Girlz can be transformed from fashion dolls to chic wearable accessories that rock.  A few twists have these fashion forward Twisty Girlz dolls turning into boho chic bracelets. And to complete the look, each Twisty Girlz comes with a special secret Twisty pet with beaded lead that twists into a trendy ring and beaded hand chain.

Age: 4+; RRP $19.99 ~ Stockists:  Big W, Kmart, Target and all good toy retailers

Create a new look with Twisty Petz Beauty glam makeup and create a sparkling bracelet or necklace to complete your fashion look.  A mini compact in the middle body bead of each Twisty Petz Beauty reveals a shimmery scented lip gloss, sparkly body glitter, perfume or cute nail decals.   There’s 10 Twisty Petz Beauty animals to collect incuding Ooh La La Koala, Starpaint Snow Leopard, Uniscent Unicorn and Nellzy Panda.  Pull apart your pet, connect the two ends for a bracelet or connect three together for a necklace!  And, with two twists, turn your jewellery back into your favourite pet, super cute from head to tail.

Age: 4+; RRP $12.99 ~ Stockists:  Big W, Kmart, Target and all good toy retailers

FOR BOYS:

The breakout toy this Christmas will no doubt be The Animal: a powerful interactive truck that literally breaks out of its own package over and over again. The extreme unboxing experience begins by tearing off the outer layer to reveal the key to unlock the crate and awaken The Animal inside.  Aggravate The Animal until it transforms from powerful 4X4 truck to beast, clawing its way out of the crate.   Once unleashed, The Animal climbs over obstacles and powers over a range of different terrains.

Age: 4+, RRP: $89.99 ~ Stockists: Big W and Kmart

Wage a fantasy battle of epic proportions with Dragonoid Infinity, the most powerful, large scale action Dragonoid yet!  Awesome features including a chest launcher, 10 pieces of exclusive Baku-Gear and an exclusive fused Dragonoid x Auxillataur Bakugan Ultra provide unequalled play valued. Faction Fusion Bakugan combine two factions to create all-new, even more powerful characters. Weaponise your Bakugan for battle with the Baku-Gear or assemble the pieces together and arm Dragonoid Infinity with a sword and shield. You can also combine the Baku-Gear to create the ultra-powerful Infinity Blaster.

Age: 6+; RRP: $79.99 ~ Stockists: Big W, Target and all good toy retailers

Brawling just got a whole lot bigger and better with the next level Bakugan Battle Gear Pack guaranteed to power up battles! Drop the Baku-Gear onto your character for an epic transformation. Roll the two included Bakugan over the BakuCores for amazing pop open action. Each pack includes an exclusive Bakugan Ultra, an exclusive Baku-Gear, two Bakugan, eight BakuCores, four character cards and four ability cards.

Age: 6+; RRP: $49.99~ Stockists:  Target, Kmart, Big W and all good toy retailers

Fire up kids imagination with the Batman Launch and Defend RC Batmobile, racing it through the streets of Gotham City to recreate the excitement of the Batman movies. Batman Launch and Defend RC Batmobile can be controlled to travel in all directions with a 4” Batman action figure at the wheel. If danger strikes the caped crusader can be automatically launched out of the cockpit at the press of a button.  Featuring authentic Batman styling, aerodynamic wings and real rubber tyre treads.

Age: 3+; RRP: $69.99~ Stockists:  Target, Kmart, Big W and all good toy retailers

Monster Jam Megalodon Storm Remote Control Vehicle is the ultimate all terrain vehicle.  With its water-resistant body and lightweight custom tyres, the Megalodon Storm RC can race on water or snow, then seamlessly switch to land. Pull off epic manoeuvres just like the real Monster Jam as you race left and right, drive forward and reverse with the easy-to-use remote control.

Age: 4+; RRP $99.99 ~ Stockists: Big W, Kmart, Target and all good toy retailers

Get ready for a shark showdown with Monster Jam 1:64 Basic Playset – Megalodon Mayhem (Season 2)! The official Monster Jam Megalodon Mayhem Playset pits shark against shark on a translucent blue track that looks like water. Launch the exclusive 1:64 scale die-cast Megalodon Monster Jam truck up the ramp and through the shark’s mouth but be careful you don’t become shark prey! The Megalodon Mayhem Playset works with all Monster Jam Playsets (each sold separately). Attach them together for even more high-octane fun! Bring the high-flying Monster Jam action home with the Megalodon Mayhem Playset!

Age: 3+; RRP $32.90 ~ Stockists: Target and all good toy retailers

Keen to hang out with their new owners, Scritterz jungle creatures will be hitchhiking their way under the Xmas tree this Christmas.  Responding to touch, sounds and each other, each Scritterz creature has its own crazy and colourful style.  Their quirky and humorous personalities come to life through sound and movement. For extended play experience and to keep your wild new pal entertained, download the free app and watch Scritterz  react to comical parts in videos.

Age: 5+; RRP: $19.00 ~ Stockists:  Kmart Exclusive 

 UNPLUGGED ACTIVITIES: 

Get set for a home mani pedi with the Cool Maker Go Glam Deluxe Nail Salon.  It includes everything needed to decorate up to 125 nails of any size and now comes complete with non-toxic GO GLAM nail polish and top coat, a press button decal stamper and built-in dryer. With five trendy nail patterns to choose from – butterflies, stars, leopard print and more – girls can mix and match to express their own unique style.

Age: 8+; RRP $39.99 ~ Stockists: Big W, Kmart, Target and independent toy retailers

Hair raising fun is guaranteed with the Cool Maker Hollywood Hair Studio, a DIY hair studio that lets you design, customise and create your own hair extensions.  Simply decorate one of the coloured or pattern hair ribbons with marker pens then at the press of a button, transforms it into a super cute hair extension.  Set includes curling wand, hair rollers and clips, two markers and spray bottle to create hairstyles like beachy waves, curls or keep it sleek and straight.

Age: 8+; RRP $39.99 ~ Stockists: Big W, Kmart, Target and independent toy retailers

Create thesquishiest DIY characters you can imagine withRainbow Jellies – Surprise Creation Kit.   The kit features four mini moulds, tiny faces, tuffs of fluffy rainbow hair, keychains and four pouches of vibrant goo to give characters their special jiggliness!  Mix and match faces, hair and glittery rainbow jelly to make a unique creation in just 45 minutes.

Age: 6+; RRP $29.99 ~ Stockists: Big W, Kmart, Target and independent toy retailers

Kids will delight in swirling artistic creations with the Kinetic Sand Sandwhirlz Playset . Inspired by the drop and squish play pattern on social media, the Sandwhirlz Playset contain three colours of the original and mesmerising Kinetic sand as well as 11 tools to customise sand effects. Kids scoop n’ drop the Sand into the burst or cloud shaped extruder tube, squish with the plunger until Sand flows out of the top.   It comes in a convenient carry case with compartments to store all Playset components.  Age: 3+, RRP $39.99 ~ Stockists: Big W, Kmart, Target, Myer and independent toy retailers   Inspire cross cultural friendship with the Cool Maker Kumi Kreator: a DIY kit for making beautiful friendship bracelets and necklaces using the Japanese braiding technique, Kumihimo.  Drawing inspiration from the art of Japanese Kumi bracelets (Kumihimo in Japanese means “gathered threads”), the 2-in-1 KumiKreator makes it fun, quick and easy to create stylish and intricate Kumi bracelets and necklaces. This DIY kit comes with 60 spools of colourful string, including new metallic sparkle string, and everything you need to make up to five Kumi bracelets and two necklaces! Select a bracelet or necklace pattern from the design books or create your own! Next, choose from four different colours of string and sparkle string, load the ready-to-use spools into the machine following your design and spin to create!

Age: 8+, RRP $49.99 ~ Stockists: Big W, Kmart, Target and independent toy retailers

 

Inspire kids with the toys of your childhood with the Meccano Junior Open Ended Bucket.   The Meccano Junior 150-Piece free play bucket enables unlimited creativity! Ideal for first-time builders, this STEAM building kit comes with an easy-to-follow instruction sheet for three different builds. Kids can construct and customise, snap nuts onto parts to make them lock; and use bolts to hold pieces together as they build.

Age: 5+, RRP $49.99 ~ Stockists: Kmart, Toy World and independent toy retailers

Games for young & old:

Marvel United is the crowd-sourced, hit strategy card game that has Marvel Universe fans everywhere going crazy. Designed by Eric M. Lang and Andrea Chiarvesio, Marvel United is a fast-paced, cooperative game where players take control of Marvel Superheroes and band together to thwart the master plans of the most dangerous Villains in the Universe. With an all-new visual take by Edouard Guiton—brought to life in fantastic sculpts—Marvel United is sure to be visually stunning with gameplay that challenges you and your friends. Supervillains are sowing discord, seizing power, and crushing ordinary people—seemingly unopposed. But where powerful villains rise, so too do mighty heroes!

They’ll travel the world, protecting the innocent, facing down threats, and confronting these villains, once and for all. Only by standing united will you have any chance of victory! The fate of the world is in your hands!

Age: 8+; RRP $34.99 ~ Stockists: Independent toy retailers

Inspired by the ever popular TV series, Friends: the one with the ball will challenge fans with ball-tossing, ball-balancing, ball-challenging rounds. Throw in 50 challenge cards, a replica ball we’ve got a game on our hands. The longer you throw the ball, the more difficult the challenges become, from clicking your fingers before catching the ball, throwing the ball in under one second and losing a life if you smile or laugh during a round.   Lose a challenge, lose a life!  Ideal for two to four players.     Age: 12+, RRP$24.99 ~ Stockists: Big W, Kmart, Target and independent toy retailers Based on movies we all know and love, Blockbuster pits two teams racing against the buzzer to get their team to shout out movie titles using three tricky techniques – acting, quoting or describing the movie.    The winning team must be the first to collect a movie title from all eight genres which include comedy, horror, action, drama, all time classics, family, animation and sci-fi.   Presented in an iconic VHS case and complete with a Blockbuster sign, play cards, sound effect buzzer and board reminiscent of a Blockbuster carpark, Blockbuster the party game is set to challenge even the most die-hard movie fanatic!  Age:  12+, RRP $29.99 ~ Stockists: Big W, Kmart and independent toy retailers

By popular demand, Hedbanz, the classic picture guessing game of “What am I?” returns with all-new picture cards, six themed headbands, and art.   Pick a card, but don’t peek!  It’s then a race against the clock to guess what’s on your card, by asking your opponents yes-or-no questions.

Age: 8+, RRP$24.99 ~ Stockists: Big W, Kmart, Target, Myer and independent toy retailers

Disney Color Brain will delight Disney fans with a cast of their favourite characters Mickey, Olaf, Cinderella and Buzz as team mascots.  Be the first to shout ‘Colour Brain’ to answer one of the 250 movie colour specific questions.  From “What colour is Woody’s Bandana, to “What colour is Aladdin’s Fez.  Disney Color Brain is here to give you your happily ever after.

Age: 8+, RRP$29.99 ~ Stockists: Big W, Target and independent toy retailers

Rubik’s Perplexus joins forces with one of the best-selling toys in history, Rubik’s to provide an all new anytime, anywhere hybrid challenge!  Test your skills with the new Rubik’s Perplexus Hybrid 2 x 2, two mind-challenging puzzles in one!   Roll the steel ball to START and twist the Rubik’s Perplexus to align the tracks and manoeuvre the ball through the inner maze. Roll past increasing numbers along the track on your way to the finish line without falling off. This insanely addictive puzzle will have you flipping, turning, spinning and twisting until you complete the maze, complete the cube.

Age: 8+, RRP$24.99 ~ Stockists: Target, Big W and independent toy retailers

SPIN MASTER, a leading global children’s entertainment company, best known for award-winning brands Air Hogs®, Bakugan®, Hatchimals®, PAW Patrol® and Kinetic Sand®.   Spin Master continues to be at the forefront of evolving trends, capturing the hearts and minds of children around the world.

 Thank you to Spin Master for allowing our boys to test out some of their incredible gifts on offer this festive season. xo

More of Kids Gift Giving Ideas – Enchanting and Endearing Christmas – Festive Fun. xoxo <3 xoxo Stocking Fillers. xoxo <3

The Plant Runner Kids

Ollie, Oscar and I all had an absolute ball together. xo A fab summer activity for the whole family! xo We can’t wait to watch our beautiful new plant grow. xo

The Kids Indoor Plant Kit includes everything your children need to begin their botanical adventure!
We change the plants each month or when stocks run out, so there is always something new form your budding green thumb!

Our Kit includes:

• A healthy live Indoor Plant!
• A 130mm Terracotta Pot with a matching saucer.
• A 100% biodegradable potting tarp to keep your floors mess free.
• A bag of our bespoke Indoor Potting Mix to pot up your new plant.

THIS MONTH’S PLANT OPTIONS:

Monstera deliciosa (Fruit Salad Plant) – The quintessential indoor plant. Fast growing, low maintenance and huge foliage. This is one for the kids to get excited about!

Light – loves a bright room, out of direct afternoon sun.

Water – Keep slightly moist over Spring and Summer, and let potting mix dry out over winter.

Fertiliser – feed fortnightly over Spring and Summer with our Indoor Plant Food for best results.

Philodendron hastatum (Silver Sword) – Named for its silvery foliage and leaf shape, an easy-care plant for the collection.

Light – loves a bright room, out of direct sun. Will tolerate lower light levels.

Water – Keep slightly moist over Spring and Summer, and let potting mix dry out over winter.

Fertiliser – feed fortnightly over Spring and Summer with our Indoor Plant Food for best results.

Syngonium podophyllum (Arrowhead Plant) – Fast growing trailing plant. A great climber if it has a totem!

Light – loves a bright, warm room, out of direct sun.

Water – Keep slightly moist over Spring and Summer, and let potting mix dry out over winter.

Fertiliser – feed fortnightly over Spring and Summer with our Indoor Plant Food for best results.

Monstera adansonii (Swiss Cheese Vine) – Fast growing trailing plant. A great climber if it has a totem or simply allow to spill out and trail over the edge of a bookshelf or pot

Light – loves a bright, warm room, out of direct afternoon sun. A bit of morning sun will do just fine

Water – Keep slightly moist over Spring and Summer, and let potting mix dry out over winter.

Fertiliser – feed fortnightly over Spring and Summer with our Indoor Plant Food for best results.

Raphidophora tetrasperma (Mini Monstera) – Not really a monstera but a super fast grower. Given the right conditions, this guy won’t slow down at no matter what the season. Great to propagate from cuttings.

Light – loves a bright, warm room, out of direct afternoon sun. A bit of morning sun will do just fine

Water – Keep slightly moist over Spring and Summer, and let potting mix dry out over winter.

Fertiliser – feed fortnightly over Spring and Summer with our Indoor Plant Food for best results.

Please note: The Plant Runner cannot ship to Western Australia, Northern Territory or Tasmania, due to quarantine restrictions.

Plants are living things and will not necessarily look exactly as the one pictured. 

Please note: To our loyal and valued blog readers: *Disclaimer for the 2020 The Pink Jubilee Gift Guide for Xmas this year: Some gifts have been gifted and others have been taken from trusty pressers which we love to receive. The boys have used these products in their weeks of lead up into the festive season, playing and enjoying all that these beautiful brands have to offer! #gifted. xo

More gifts coming to the guide in the coming days… we hope you love the gift guide so far for the little ones. Treats for the adults is on its jolly little  way! xo It’s the most wonderful time of the year! For spoiling those who you love, from your nearest and dearest, to extended family, friends and colleagues, the gift guide has something for everyone to enjoy! We can’t wait to continue to share some beautiful brands, that we know you’ll adore and love! xo

• Lots of love and hugs (socially distanced of course!) for the festive season. Mwah. xoRachael Elizabeth, The Pink Jubilee Editor and the Tickner family and our collaboration partners. xo

*Please note: The gift guide went live, November 24th, 2020. The gifts featured here will vary in the lead up to the festive season, with more gifts soon to be added. xoxoxoxoxoxox

Our beautiful Oscar Bear is Three! xoxo We love you so much buddy xo

We hosted Oscar’s birthday party at Jugar, West End and it was a great day had by all!

The party accessories and styling was by our dear friend, Roxanne from over at Lovely Occasions. xo

We opted for a beautiful balloon garland which was full of colourful greens, blues and aquas, with a mix of silver. The two feature dinosaur balloons were a stand-out on the day. Oscar absolutely loved the balloons and all of the decor.

The beautiful dinosaur cake was made by the super amazing, Vinni and its stunning design had the party guests talking – Oscar was in aw of it too and loved it so much. #birthdaycake #happybirthdayoscar #thebirthdaycake, #dinosaur #thankyoutags #partyballoons #dinosaureggs #partyhats #birthdayboy #dinosaureggs #dinosaurplates #bluepartyhats #roarnapkins #candycarts #family #roaringthirdbirthdayparty #ourdarlingbirthdayboy #mumofboys #birthdayboyfun #loveyoubuddy #juggarplayanddrink #thebeautifulmoments #love #memories #happiness #partyplanningbymums #familycelebrations @lovelyocassions @thepinkjubilee @firemarkphotomedia

All of the finer party-wear details:-

Dinosaur table wear sets from Lovely Occasions:

Shop the gorgeous dinosaur plates here.

Shop the cutest dinosaur napkins here.

Shop the dinosaur bunting here.

Shop the dinosaur cups here.

Shop the blue dinosaur balloon here.

Shop the red dinosaur balloon here.

Shop the orange dinosaur balloon here.

Shop the Lovely Occasions wooden white and silver polka dot forks here.

Shop the light-blue party hats here. (They were so super cute on the boys and girls who attended and all of Oscar’s friends, and the adults too that chose to try one, were the perfect addition for the party decor decorations and looked fabulous on the table as well!)

Shop some other beautiful green and blue party decor can be found here:

Beautiful balloons to tie in with the theme.

Balloon garland dinosaur coloured party inspiration in green, light blue, dark blue and silver. xo

More beautiful table partyware decor in green candy stripes. Shop the look here (plates) and straws here.

There is also a gorgeous little dinosaur card, which is the perfect gift accessory!

We hired the candy cart as an add on for our party package at Jugar West End. xo

For more beautiful partyware from Lovelyoccasions.com.au, be sure to check out their website. We look forward to hosting many more events with Roxanne and Lovely Occasions in the future! I can’t wait to share more party inspiration with you all soon. <3 xoxo

The incredible dinosaur cake was by our dear family friend who has been making our birthday cakes and special occasion cakes for over 6 years now. You can find her Facebook business with her stunning designs, here: Facebook Miss V Designer Cakes

The printing and wooden frames were from Officeworks: https://www.officeworks.com.au/ (but the Officeworks website is currently down as I write this) but I’m sure that it will be back up and running again soon and you’ll be able to shop their stunning range of stationary accessories! The party favours which we gave to the kids were cute little chalk colourful eggs which looked just like T-Rex dinosaur eggs! From Officeworks also. xo

The graphic design designs for the party stationary can be found at Etsy. xo

• Rachael Elizabeth, The Pink Jubilee Editor. xoxo <3

  Thank you so much for your support of our blog, it truly means the world to us! xo

*Thank you for the beautiful photography, Kara of Firemark Phot Media. xoxo. <3

The Year that has been 2020… We know how tough this year has been for so many families and we truly hope that our annual The Pink Jubilee Christmas Gift Guide provides some joy and inspiration for you and your family. xoxo <3 xoxo <3 xoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxxooxxoxoxooxoxoxo

We caught up with the beautiful Roxanne from Lovely Occasions, who is our go-to party-planning guru! The Lovely Occasions website has some beautiful pieces for making your Christmas extra special with your friends and family. From intimate family gatherings, through to special catch ups with your family friends and school girl-friends, or mothers groups, there is something for everyone to enjoy. We worked with the beautiful Sarah of Fire n Honey Images on the festive shoot and as always, Fire n Honey Images and Sarah’s work did not disappoint. Below you will see some stunning inspiration and styling ideas for an adults table and something that little bit extra special for the kids. We can’t wait to share our official last minute Gift Guide with you. With some great gifts for the whole family and some stocking-filler inspiration pieces, there is something for everyone to love and enjoy this festive season! <3

Some gorgeous products which we used from the Lovely Occasions online party shop:

Kids Table – Festive Styling Fun xo

Merry Xmas Plates: This cute plate comes in a pack of 12 and retails for $6.95, you can snap these up right here. l love how bright yet traditional they are. Super cute for the little munchkins and their Xmas fun!

The red and white Merry Christmas plates were paired and styled with the stunning gold foil large plates which come in a pack of 10 for $7.99. If you wanted to add napkins, there are the cutest printed Merry Xmas napkins, here. Another super cute option for the napkins is here: Festive red and gold printed napkins.

Knives and Forks – Polka Dot Cuteness: The cute little forks which were used in the shoot, are: $5.95 and are so super sweet. You can find the link here and the knives: here. There are also some super sweet red and white straws which would complement the table perfectly as well. You can find them here. We used some pretty, and super festive and Christmassy gold and white straws which I loved, as did the munchkins! xo You can shop your own set of them right here, when they are back in stock. Another option for gorgeous gold and white straws is available here via the link and they are simply divine!

If you wanted to gift the kids a little favour at the table, you could add it into the styling and you can view those here: Xmas favour tags.

The cutest joyful little festive cups and napkins: These little joyful cups are seriously sweet and designed in England. They were another favourite of mine from the shoot! The boys adored them as well. They are super colourful and bright, and the perfect addition to your Christmas themed table. Shop the look and find your own stock supply of them all for your festivities, and conveniently available for shipping around the country, right here on the Lovely Occasions website. There are some other gorgeous styles of cups to choose from and you simply can’t go wrong with any of the choices! Big styling decisions to make but so much to choose from, as it’s all amazing and such beautiful quality. What I love about Lovely Occasions is that Roxanne and her team spend so much time, sourcing the best quality products for you, her loyal and valued customers.

The napkins in gold stripes and polka dots were the sweetest addition to the styling table and really super cute in my opinion! We hope that you love them as much as we loved them too! #goldstripes #goldpolkadots #goldandwhite #festivefun. You can shop the look here: gold and white napkins. The straws you can also purchase via the Lovely Occasions website and you’ll find the same straws which we used in the shoot, here.

From our family to yours, much love,

Rachael, The Pink Jubilee Editor. xoxo

 

*Images are by the beautiful Sarah over at Fire n Honey Images xo Thank you so much Sarah and Roxanne for being a part of our annual Christmas Gift Guide for The Pink Jubilee. Much love to you all. xoxoxo