Top 10 Baby Shower Gifts

 

Top 10 Baby Shower Gifts

Baby shower to attend? Here’s our list of 10 great gifts sure to put a smile on any mum-to-be’s face!

1. Nappies, wipes and disposable change mats – you can never have enough of these. If you’re feeling creative, check out our blog on a nappy tower cake. 
2. Pay for a nanny service, house cleaner or gourmet meals to be delivered for a couple of weeks. 
3. Baby Language DVD – this DVD teaches a mother/father how to read and interpret the sounds their baby is making. 
4. A colourful play mat.
5. A Jolly Jumper – great gift idea which aids in strengthening baby’s leg muscles. 
6. A good quality baby carrier such as the Baby Bjorn. 
7. A mirror to put in the car so you can see the baby from the driver’s seat. 
8. A parenting magazine subscription. 
9. Wraps of all sorts and sizes; cotton, muslin and flannelette come in very handy. 
10. A baby food cookbook – they may not need it straight away, but before long these recipes will come in very handy.

If you have a baby shower to organise, you’ll find some of our cutest designs here.

Fancy a French Flick?

Fancy a French Flick?

The French Film Festival celebrates its 20th year in 2009… so it’s the perfect time to check out an intriguing new film. This year there are over 32 films to choose from. Screening in cinemas all over the country, it’s the ideal setting for a romantic night out. Or why not book into your local French restaurant for an early bite to eat with your besties and team it up with a great film. Send an e-invite from here and you can find the full festival schedule here. The festival runs from the 4th – 19th March.

Find Your Last Minute Christmas Gifts Online
So you’ve had better things to do, and you can’t bear the thought of tackling the shops in the pre-Christmas rush. Do not fear! Myinvites’ Last Minute Gifts brings you a fabulous selection of online retailers who will ensure your gifts are a hit this Christmas.

Click here to do your Christmas shopping today.

Summer Festival Guide

Summer Festival Guide

It is time to start planning your summer holidays so look no further than Myinvites Summer Festival Guide. This guide is all you need to have a fun packed summer filled with music, food and fun. Click here to start organizing your summer.

Use our new Summer Fun Invites to help make your summer one to remember.

The Festive Season

The Festive Season is well upon us and now is the time to organise your social calendar and start sending out those Christmas Invites. Myinvites has a great range of new Christmas Invitation Designs, whether it’s for after work drinks, a Christmas lunch or a family frolic on Boxing Day, use Myinvites to help organise your social diary this Christmas and save time and money!

 

Design and Send Free online Christmas invitations using MyInvites, click here!

Fashion Tips for Spring Racing

The time has come again to celebrate the Spring Racing Carnival. Whether you are in Melbourne, Sydney or any other city, there are many ways to get involved in Spring Racing Fever. Here are a few tips to keep you up to date with fashion this Spring Racing

 

1. Hats are back, fascinators are fading. Classis style milliner hats and berets are back this racing season. Invest in a good classic style that can be worn with many different outfits.
2. Try to match your hat with your shoes, and splash up your outfit with a bright coloured clutch.
3. For guys, slim fitting suits, James Bond style are the thing to wear this Racing season. Accessorize this with a funky skinny tie.
4. Back and white for Darby Day!
5. Short, cocktail length dresses are the go. Try and keep the maxi for the beach!

Check out some great Spring Racing invites here and get into Spring Racing fever!

Darling Harbour Festival

Yes, it is that time again when Darling Harbour sizzles with the hottest Latin dance and music festival. Now in its 17th year, discover the passion of the annual Darling Harbour Fiesta on this October long weekend.

Why not invite a friend along using one of our great new Spring Invites from myinvites.com. From the 3-6th of October there will be 70 free performances including, dancers, bands and singers shaking their stuff against the spectacular harbour background. Learn to salsa, watch the Friday night fireworks or just enjoy the traditional and contemporary grooves of South America, Spain and Australia. In the mood for some Fiesta fare? Taste some Latin American and Spanish food in Tumbalong Park including paella, tapas, empanadas and South American coffees.

For more information go to www.darlingharbour.com .

 

Whatever happened to the champagne breakfast?

Whatever happened to the champagne breakfast?

We’re not sure about you, but it’s been a while since we’ve enjoyed a champagne breakfast. On your next free Sunday why not gather together friends to enjoy the day – no need for a babysitter, or a late night, and the house can be tidy before the morning. Sounds good to us! Click here for a selection of breakfast/brunch invites.

Flavour of the Month- Pine and citrus biscotti

Flavour of the Month – Try this café-style Christmas treat

For centuries, food and Christmas have gone hand in hand. Our favourite recipe this winter is a delicious pine and citrus biscotti – a light and zesty sweet to add the finishing touch on those hearty winter meals. Pine and citrus biscotti ½ cup salted butter – room temperature
<ul><li> 1/2 cup sugar</li><li> 2 eggs</li><li> 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice</li><li> 2 Tbsp. lemon zest</li><li> 2 cups flour</li><li> 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder</li><li> 1/4 tsp. salt</li><li> 3/4 cup pine nuts</li></ul>
In a bowl cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Mix in lemon juice and zest.

Roast pine nuts until light brown.

In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients to butter. Fold in pine nuts.

Grease and flour baking sheet. Divide dough in half and form two logs about 12″ long. Bake the logs once for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 5-7 minutes.

Cut the logs into 1″ wide slices. Be sure to support the sides of the biscotti log with your hand for a clean cut.

Return the slices to the oven for 15-20 minutes for a second baking.
Makes about 2 1/2 dozen biscotti