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.

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.

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

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

Mix together in a cool decanter, water bottle or bowl 1 cup of orange juice and I cup of pineapple juice. Cut in half and slice a lemon and an orange and add to the juice mix. Throw in a punnet of  cut strawberries. Finally, add some chilled soda water or lemonade before serving. To spice things up for the grown ups, add a bottle of rosé instead of the pineapple juice. This will serve 8-10 people.

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Recently we moved in with some Australian families and made some incredible discoveries. Like how an extendable table often means that relaxed afternoon lunches can extend into evening dinners.

Put simply, we discovered how houses become homes.

Now, we’d like to hear from you. Share your thoughts and see how they shape up against the rest of Australia at www.thisishome.com.au.

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

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Countdown Checklist

 If you haven’t already, write a gift list and start shopping!
 Start writing and sending Christmas cards.
 Deicide who will be hosting lunch/dinner on Christmas Day.
 Send out Christmas party invitations, click here festive online invitations.
 Put up the Christmas tree and decorate the house.
 Decide how you can give back this Christmas. This could be done through a donation to a charity or  by creating Christmas hampers for the less fortunate.
 Work out when your holidays begins and start counting down.
 Check your December calendar for work and social gatherings, organise sitters if necessary.
 Get the kids to write letters to Santa and get a photo with Santa!
 Stock the pantry with nibbles and drinks for all those unexpected guests.
 After all this, try and stop and take it all in and enjoy the energy of the Festive Season!!!