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The iPhone 3GS: A Parenting Essential?
My friends rave about it. "My child sat still at the Doctor's surgery for 20 minutes watching Dora on my phone last week." Mummy bloggers say it's an essential tool to keep their blog updated remotely. Others just take a bunch of pics of their kids and upload them to Twitter. I'd resisted the hype until now, but with the launch of the new-genera...
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The Grit and the Glamour
I get to class and take my seat beside the other girls, and as usual, they are better dressed than I am. One wears skinny jeans and a shrunken black T-shirt; another wears a short denim mini and razor-flat, arch-destroying sandals. A third wears a stunning print dress. I sigh and wish I had taken the time to find matching socks. I'm used to being l...
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To Market, To Market
It's fair to say that the last few years have seen a resurgence in the popularity of hand-made and boutique items. Perhaps it's a willingness to be more eco-friendly in our clothing and toy choices, or a desire to stand out from the crowd with unique accessories, but the runaway success of Etsy proves that handmade is here to stay. While the int...
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The Babble List: Winter Hoodies
As the weather cools, it's time to look for practical cotton winter warmers to layer over little bodies. Practical, funky and suitable for all ages, the hoodie is a perennial favourite. Here are ten of our favourites from this year's crop. Spaceship Hoodie by Tommy Rocket This vintage-inspired green cotton hoodie by Tommy Rocket features a...
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Babble Guide to Mother’s Day
Make a note in your diary - mother's day is on May 10, less than two weeks away. The origins of the modern mother's day lie not with Hallmark but with one woman's wish to honour her own mother who had recently passed away. American woman Anna Jarvis made it he mission to crate a day of national celebration in honour of mothers back in 1907. One...
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Eight Modern Nursery Finds For Under $900
Putting together a nursery or child's room doesn't have to cost a fortune. By choosing a feature colour - like the royal blue of the Ikea Hermelin cot, below - and adding a few co-odinating accessories, you can create a bright, modern room for rest and play. Not only are these pieces stylish, they're all under $900 and available in Australia....
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Pimp Your Ride
As the government's $900 bonuses to taxpayers start to roll out this week we're putting together a series of articles to help you decide what to spend it on. If you're expecting a baby, or have outgrown your current pram, a new set of wheels is the obvious choice. We asked parenting product guru Mandi Gunsberger from Babyology to put together he...
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Nappy Bags
Parents know that the right nappy bag can make all the difference. A functional nappy bag with pockets in all the right places makes baby-wrangling while out and about that little bit easier. And now there's so many designer nappy bag brands on the market, you can make sure your bag is as fashionable as it is practical. Babble Best: Storksak Eli...
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