Purple Orange Edition 3

ALL THINGS NICE LIKE SUGAR & SPICE

purple

orange KIDS FASHION + DESIGN + LIFESTYLE

SPRING 2012. ISSUE 3

Love is in

the paper wings

Christmas vouchers inside

Lulu’s

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BROUGHT TO YOU BY ORANGES & LEMONS BOUTIQUE

summer

treasures

contents FEATURES 8 Our Story - Paper Wings 12 Fashiontircs in the USA STYLE 14 Lulu’s shop this look 16 Lulu’s key trends LIFESTYLE 18 Helpful parenting guides 24 2013 year of the snake FASHION 42 Beach happy swimwear 60 Tropi-cool summer 63 Seaside escapades CHRISTMAS 66 Christmas Guide 2012 70 Colour shop your pressie 74 Budget stocking fillers LET”S COOK 88 Morgan our mini masterchef 92 Christmas recipes

welcome note Hello and welcome once again to our Spring Summer Edition of Purple Orange we love love love this seasons colour palettes, delicious tones of mellow yellow and aqua splashes everywhere sprinkles of pinks, dashes of purple and apricot. Mix soft gelati tones and textures, add bolds to pastels, mix spots and stripes and completely forget about trying to match, it’s all about mixing it all up.

And the kids will love it!

Happy Reading!

Marilyn

& all her little helpers at Purple Orange

our contributors

marilyn

karena

lulu

ana

This season I am so thrilled with the fashion and whimsy feel that I have decided to do a real spring clean of my wardrobe, that means no more ‘one day will be skinny like when I was twelve clothes’, no more fat clothes and no more ‘maybe it will come in back in fashion one day’ draws. Instead I am going to say good bye entirely to all of it and start with a fresh new wardrobe.

Spring is by far the best season of the year, although it has been a tad chiller this year, the winter warmers have stayed out a month longer then what i would’ve liked. The beautiful blooming flowers, baby animals, gardening, planting and most of all sunny days, the reintroduction of tees, skirts and thongs. Welcoming all the new into your world.

An amazing fashion filled, fun and fantastic year, Italy’s fashion shows, history, art and culture and then more recently LA where the world’s most fashion forward trendsetters reside, and Las Vegas the city that never sleeps. The fashion industry is one that will forever evolve and change and I am continuously grateful for every opportunity.

A successful, eventful and bountiful year filled with new opportunities and many new starts. Love the diversity, exploring marketing opportunities for Oranges and Lemons Boutique. Fashion for kids continues to intrigue me, so much more fun than adult fashion for me.

FOUNDER

DESIGNER

“My favourite flower “My favourite flower is a Pansy” is a Gerbera”

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FASHIONISTA

“My

favourite flower is a Hibiscus”

MARKETING

“My favourite flowers is a Lavender”

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letter from

the editor The moment winter turns to spring, a surge of excitement begins. The anticipation of fabulous weather later days, summer fruits, good old fashioned Aussie BBQ , holidays and of course the hope of new things to come.

It’s beginning to sound alot like Christmas lyrics begin to circle my mind, shop windows and colors brighten streets everywhere. Christmas Decorations draped over our city centers, the seasons are changing the thoughts of cold slowly disappear from our thoughts and the sunshine warms begins to warm our hearts minds and bodies.

The reflections, unexpected changes and lost or found dreams of the past year settle in our minds. Mostly this time of year is a time of joy, frantic Christmas lists and dinners to consider the festive season has begun and we hope to start a little part of it right here.

Enjoy our amazing fashion label stories it’s always nice to hear a little bit about where the labels you love your kids to wear came from. Our seasons choice of colors and tones are not to be missed!

Happy Shopping!

Marilyn

& all her little helpers at Purple Orange

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At PAPER WINGS, their focus is on enhancing the lives of children by creating products that positively influence the way they look, feel, play and experience their environment. All pieces are designed to be ‘every day favourites’ - lovingly worn out rather than outgrown.

Jason Gibaud and Michelle Fallon provide the artistic vision and technical expertise behind our unique company.

The inherent beauty and function of PAPER WINGS collections reflects Jason and Michelle’s success in costume design, feature film production and their combined experience in architecture & interior design.

The joy of raising their own children, Vevette, Esther and little Kitty is key to the practicality, comfort and great fun inherent in all PAPER WINGS and LITTLE WINGS products.

The breathtaking rural setting of our design studio in Northern New South Wales, Australia, is also a great source of inspiration.

A CREATIVE MIX OF PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE IDEAS IN CHILDREN’S PRODUCT DESIGN.

PAPER WINGS design influences are wonderfully eclectic, with strong links to historical shapes, traditional crafts, and to both vintage and contemporary graphics. With a professional background in internationally acclaimed feature films such as Moulin Rouge, Star Wars and Peter Pan, and many theatre and television productions, Jason and Michelle have evolved a fresh and unusual approach to range development.

All collections are individually manufactured and most importantly, hand finished with the greatest care. PAPER WINGS is committed to providing premium quality products, and utilizing the finest natural fibres.

PAPER WINGS celebrates the freedom of being children, looking like children and - most importantly - feeling like children.

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Chalk n Cheese began in 2005 after director Tracy Eastwood returned from designing in the UK. Tracy felt that children’s wear all looked the same and wanted to introduce a more unique style, inspired by European fashion.

CHALK N CHEESE OFFERS A BEAUTIFUL RANGE OF CHILDRENS WEAR FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES. BOUTIQUE CLOTHING FOR BOYS AND GIRLS, FROM NEWBORN TO 8 YEARS OLD. EXPERIENCE THE FREE SPIRITED RANGE OF CHILDREN’S CLOTHING FOR YOURSELF.

Instead of pink hearts and butterflies, the brand reflects the ‘wonder years’. Days of growing up, when TV was a treat and playing hide and seek were the ‘norm’. Summer days running through sprinklers, playing cricket in the drive, lemonade icy poles and cheezles perched on every finger. Growing up is fun, colourful, and full of memories. Chalk n Cheese brings those memories flooding back.

The fabrics are truly individual with simple styling that will last the seasons to come. The signature A Line dress evokes memories of dresses our Mothers made us. Worn in summer with bare feet or in winter with tights and a long sleeve! The fabrics and styling isn’t tizzy or over embellished. Let children be children with clothes that look smart and fashionable. Clothes that can go into a washing machine and come out looking brand new! Our customers continually let us know how happy they are with the quality.

Proudly manufacturing in Melbourne, we support the local trade and Australian made is very important to us.

Let chalk n cheese be your child’s favourite outfit.

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Lulu Visits

LA and Vegas see her summer style tips for this season

ICONIC WOMEN’S AUSTRALIAN FOOTWEAR BUYER AND OUR VERY OWN CHILDREN’S FASHION BLOGGER LISA VISITS VEGAS AND LA HERE IS A BIT OF HER STORY.

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To all my big and little friends at Oranges and Lemons Boutique I arrived safely and am having a blast. I’m sure you want to hear a bit of what I have planned but please don’t be too jealous ☺ Looking forward to coming home and telling you all about the cutest kids trends I have spotted. and show off my new Vera Wang Tote!

lulu

p.s. i have attached some key trends for the summer below. enjoy until next time

STUDS & METALLICS

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Attention: Marilyn Oranges and Lemons Boutique

P.O BOX 1080 Lalor VIC 3075

PASTEL POWER

Lulu’s key trends

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milk and sugar bird tee white $22.95

willow hart milky - frill legging flamingo pink $19.95

http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/2012/09/29/carey-hart-his-sweetie-in-sydney

Lulu’s

old soles- sea side flat pewter $49.95

shop this look

METALLICS

“dress & accessorize your little trendsetter like a celebri-kid...”

esp no.1 boys short sleeve mushrooms tee $39.95

bronx wentz alphabet soup runaway short charcoal $59.95 http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/2012/07/26/ashlee-simpson-bronx-taxi-trip

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old soles- sea side flat pewter $49.95

heavenly creatures - vintage tutu white rabbit $49.95

harlow madden http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/2012/08/20/nicole-richies-smooches-from-sparrow/gallery/2

PASTEL POWER milk n soda - blake straw fedora hat $33.00

heavenly creatures vintage tutu white rabbit $49.95

tiny tribe newborn tee white $19.95

heavenly creatures terry towling shorts blue $52.00

flynn bloom http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/2012/08/07/miranda-kerr-orlando-bloom-boat-boy

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Usborne Publishing is the leading UK independent publishing company and Children’s Publisher of the Year 2012. We publish children’s books for every age from baby to teenager. Usborne children’s books are available around the world, both in English and in over 100 different languages

The best books for children At Usborne, we believe that the best children’s books are entertaining, colourful and informative, and illustrated with humour and an eye for the details of everyday life that children love to spot.

Since its foundation by Peter Usborne in 1973, Usborne has been the publisher that children love for its humorous, factual and fun books that parents enjoy sharing with children.

Award-winning children’s books Usborne’s award-winning children’s books are beautifully designed and superbly produced according to current ethical and safety standards. They are illustrated by world-class artists, making them books that children remember and treasure. http://www.usborne.com/

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NURSERY RHYME SNAP $14.95

BOYS COLOURING & STICKER BOOK $18.95

GIRLS COLOURING & STICKER BOOK $18.95

50 FAIRY THINGS TO MAKE & DO $18.95

STICKER DRESSING PIRATES $19.95

TIMES TABLES FLASHCARDS $18.95

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& bub

mum

parenting mindfully

MILK - SNOTTY GROTTY ROOM SPRAY $29.95

NATURES CHILD - ORGANIC BOTTON BALM $19.95

BRUMBY - BUDDHISM FOR MOTHERS $27.95

MILK - BATH TIME WASH $22.95

PLAIN & SIMPLE - MEDITERRANEAN FIG GOATS MILK SOAP $8.95

NATURES CHILD - ORGANIC BREAST PADS $19.95

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helpful

parenting aids...

Save our sleep feeding From breast feeding through to weaning and healthy eating in toddlerhood, ‘Save Our Sleep: Feeding’ provides a wealth of new information specific to food and feeding for long-time Tizzie fans and new readers alike. The detailed advice in this book covers feeding babies and toddlers, recipes as well as solutions for common behavioural and medical problems. ‘SOS: Feeding’ offers sound advice on when it’s safe to introduce different foods and how to encourage your child to be a life-long healthy eater. ‘SOS: Feeding’ is an excellent resource for all parents of young children and the solution to having a thriving, healthy baby and calm and happy parents

Colors and numbers

“COMING SOON”

An elementary guide to numerology and colour therapy.

“Colours and numbers have a lot of significance for us.

We each have our own personal number vibrations and personal colour vibrations. Some of these numbers, such as our date of birth, are permanent. We also have temporary personal colours that change with the calendar. By consciously surrounding ourselves with our personal colours, we become more in tune with the cosmic forces.

Colours and numbers are useful to our lives and attitudes. They may form a basis for our affirmations and declarations about us, which is exactly the purpose of this book.“May every Colours & Numbers day be a joyous one for you?”

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LOUISE L.HAY - COLORS AND NUMBERS POCKET EDITION $12.95

Heart thoughts ‘This beautifully illustrated gift edition of Heart Thoughts is a collection of meditations, spiritual treatments and excerpts from my lectures. It focuses on aspects of our day-to-day experiences, and is meant to guide and assist you in particular areas where you may be having difficulty.

It is now time for you to release old beliefs and old habits, and the meditations and treatments within these pages can help you build your confidence as you make necessary changes in your life. This is a time of awakening. Know that you are always safe. And also know that it’s possible to move from the old to the new, easily and peacefully.’

LOUISE L.HAY - HEART THOUGHTS - A TREASURY OF INNER WISDOM $33.00

Baby names 2013 Discover the right name for your new child with over 7000 inspirational names, tips on choosing and a look at the trends for 2013. This easy-to-use baby name book provides fascinating descriptions for each name so you can decide which one is right for you and your newborn.

The ONLY annually updated baby names book including the year’s most popular names, celebrity choices and names making a comeback. Choosing a name for your baby is one of the most enjoyable parts of preparing for your new arrival.

“COMING SOON”

I can do it - 2013 Calendar The energy of this year is one of integrity and harmony - it is also wonderful for focusing on home and loved ones.

Louise L. Hay’s I Can Do It 2013 Calendar offer you 365 positive thoughts, affirmations and words of wisdom to help you manifest love, success, health and overall wellbeing all year long. This beautifully designed calendar is the perfect gift for friends, family members, and, of course, you, because you can do it ...no matter what ‘it’ is.

LOUISE L.HAY - 2013 I CAN DO IT CALENDAR $26.00

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2013 year of the

snake

let this new year be one filled with great prosperity, success and freedom I hope that 2013 will be an exciting, joyous, healthy, prosperous, and soul-satisfying year for you as 2012.

Here are five awesome New Year’s quotes that will hopefully inspire and make 2013 your best year ever!

01. “We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” ~ Edith Lovejoy Pierce 02. “The Old Year has gone. Let the dead past bury its own dead. The New Year has taken possession of the clock of time. All hail the duties and possibilities of the coming twelve months!” ~ Edward Payson Powell 03. “Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” ~ Hal Borland

2013 is the Year of the Snake and it begins on February 10, 2013. The Snake is the sixth sign of the 12 animal signs in the Chinese Zodiac. The snake is the enigmatic, intuitive, introspective, refined and collected of the Animals Signs.

Ancient Chinese wisdom says a Snake in the house is a good omen because it means that your family will not starve. People born in the Year of the Snake are keen and cunning, quite intelligent and wise. They are great mediators and good at doing business. Therefore, you should have good luck if you were born in the Year of the Snake. http://www.springsgreetingcards.com

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04. “Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man.” ~ Benjamin Franklin 05. “Every man should be born again on the first day of January. Start with a fresh page. Take up one hole more in the buckle if necessary, or let down one, according to circumstances; but on the first of January let every man gird himself once more, with his face to the front, and take no interest in the things that were and are past.” ~ Henry Ward Beecher http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-3758/5-Awesome-New-Years-Quotes-toInspire-in-2012.html

“List 10 GOALS ” Make a list of ten goals you want to accomplish over the next year, Write them as though they have already passed. Using present tense in first person positively and your subconcious mind will accept them immediately, e.g. “I earn $X of dollars a year” or “ I drive“ or “I weigh Xkg’s”

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journal

your worries away

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art from the heart - monk magnet journal blue $15.26

brumby - celtic journal $21.95

pepper pot - tusk journal $12.95

quotable - to laugh often journal$21.95

paper thinks - slim notebook red leather $7.95

quotable - yesterday is large journal $29.95

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the 5 blessings of keeping a journal

BY BRUCE BLACK

If you’re like most people today, you have little time to spare, and the idea of setting aside a few extra minutes to keep a daily journal sounds like just another way of squandering away precious moments of your day.

begin to appreciate the way life has unfolded to bring you to this moment. And you begin to appreciate your gifts, as well as the gifts of others, that make the world such a remarkable place. Writing in your journal can help you appreciate the connection between all the different

But when you set aside a few moments – even if it’s only five minutes before breakfast – to keep a daily journal, you may discover that not only does time seem to slow down, but your view of the world (and of yourself) comes into sharper focus.

aspects of your life.

Here’s a short list of five benefits that you’ll discover as soon as you start keeping your journal:

01. Slowing down The moment you open your journal and begin writing, you’ll find that taking time to reflect on what you do during your day will help you slow down. Instead of rushing from task to task, trying to cram a list of activities into a short time, you can step outside the pressure of deadlines and multitasking, and simply enjoy the moment. Once you slow down long enough to write in your journal, you can take pleasure in the way your thoughts unfold. You can hear what you’re thinking. You can see the people and the scenery around you more clearly.

02. Noticing the world Writing in your journal helps you notice things that you may have overlooked in the rush to get things done. You’ll start to notice what you may have missed or overlooked while you were speeding past. Your journal helps shift your perspective. It’s like the difference between traveling across country by foot instead of by plane. When you slow down, you begin to notice the world and can take in a lot more of life.

03. Appreciating life.

In the process of slowing down and noticing the world, you come to appreciate the beauty in your own world, the people who give your life its richness and texture, and the work that allows you to find meaning in your life. You

04 Deeper awareness Once you begin to notice and appreciate the world around you, your awareness of life deepens. You become more mindful about what you say and what you do, and more aware of the feelings of those around you – friends and family – and how your words and actions have the power to draw you closer to them or push them further away. You become aware of the choices that you’ve made in your life. As your awareness deepens, you’ll begin to recognize deeper connections between people and things, as well as the flow of energy linking us to one another.

05 Gratitude With this deeper sense of awareness comes gratitude for each moment. The more time that you devote to keeping your journal, the more your senses will expand into the world. You’ll be able to see, hear, taste, smell, and feel things that you might have missed if you were still rushing through life. As your senses expand, you’ll begin to notice more and more things to appreciate, which leads to a greater sense of gratitude.

If you think you have too little time or are convinced you must finish a certain task before you begin keeping a journal, perhaps you’ll consider these five blessings and ask yourself if you can afford to live without them.

Why not make time now and begin?

Passage taken from http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-5566/The-5Blessings-of-Keeping-a-Journal.html

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gift

vouchers

don’t know what to buy?

Purchasing Gift Vouchers.

Gift Vouchers are purchased just like any other item in our store. You can pay for them using the stores standard payment method(s). Once purchased the value of the Gift Voucher will be added to your own personal Gift Voucher Account. If you have funds in your Gift Voucher Account, you will notice that the amount now shows in the Shopping Cart box, and also provides a link to a page where you can send the Gift Voucher to some one via email.

How to Send Gift Vouchers.

To send a Gift Voucher you need to go to our Send Gift Voucher Page. You can find the link to this page in the Shopping Cart Box in the right hand column of each page. When you send a Gift Voucher, you need to specify the following. The name of the person you are sending the Gift Voucher to. The email address of the person you are sending the Gift Voucher to. The amount you want to send. (Note you don’t have to send the full amount that is in your Gift Voucher Account.) A short message which will appear in the email. Please ensure that you have entered all of the information correctly, although you will be given the opportunity to change this as much as you want before the email is actually sent.

Buying with Gift Vouchers.

If you have funds in your Gift Voucher Account, you can use those funds to purchase other items in our store. At the checkout stage, an extra box will appear. Ticking this box will apply those funds in your Gift Voucher Account.

Please note, you will still have to select another payment

method if there is not enough in your Gift Voucher Account to cover the cost of your purchase. If you have more funds in your Gift Voucher Account than the total cost of your purchase the balance will be left in your Gift Voucher Account for future purchases.

Redeeming Gift Vouchers.

If you receive a Gift Voucher by email it will contain details of who sent you the Gift Voucher, along with possibly a short message from them. The Email will also contain the Gift Voucher Number. It is probably a good idea to print out this email for future reference. You can now redeem the Gift Voucher in two ways.

1. By clicking on the link contained within the email for this express purpose. This will take you to the store’s Redeem Voucher page. You will then be requested to create an account, before the Gift Voucher is validated and placed in your Gift Voucher Account ready for you to spend it on whatever you want.

2. During the checkout process, on the same page that you select a payment method there will be a box to enter a Redeem Code. Enter the code here, and click the redeem button. The code will be validated and added to your Gift Voucher account. You can then use the amount to purchase any item from our store

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holiday

craft & fun for the kids Eggshell Flowerpots Young gardeners can use eggshells as pots to start seeds and coffee-stirrer tags to foretell what will pop up where.

Plant seeds according to package instructions, and nestle planters in an egg carton on a sunny windowsill, where they can be watered easily. The first leaves to sprout will be the cotyledons or seed leaves, which supply nutrients to the young plant until the first true leaves (resembling those of the parent plant) appear. When plants have grown to about 3 inches and have at least two sets of true leaves, they are ready to be transplanted to the garden. (Remove them from the eggshells first.) http://www.marthastewart.com/272999/eggshell-flowerpots?center=2769 75&gallery=275124&slide=272999

Bottle Terrariums Terrariums are easy to assemble and don’t require much maintence. Let kids choose their favorite succulents, then place the terrarium in a spot where everyone can enjoy it.

Sprinkle an inch of cactus soil in a clean glass bottle. Divide the succulents into single-stem plantlets, each with roots.

Using chopsticks, place the plantlets in the bottle one at a time. Use the chopsticks again to nestle each plantlet into the soil. Once the plants are situated, keep them indoors and out of direct sunlight. These desert plants require only a drop of water every two weeks or so. http://www.marthastewart.com/901695/bottle-terrariums?center=276964& gallery=356640&slide=901695

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Snow Globes The shimmering magic of snowfall is always transfixing, whether it’s outside your window or inside this classic toy.

Homemade globes let you create a wintry scene straight out of your own imagination.

Almost any jar works for this project: Baby-food, pimiento, and olive jars are good choices. Look for plastic or ceramic figurines (metal ones are prone to rust) at flea markets and hobby or model-railroad shops. Synthetic evergreen tips are available at many floral-supply stores.

If the jar lids are not in seasonal colors already, paint them with oil-based enamel paint. Sand the inside of the lid until the surface is rough. With clear-drying epoxy, adhere the figurine to the inside of the lid, and let the epoxy dry.

Fill the jar almost to the top with distilled water; add a pinch of glitter and a dash of glycerin (available at drugstores) to keep the glitter from falling too quickly. Don’t add too much, or the glitter will stick to the bottom of the jar when it’s flipped.

Screw on the lid tightly, being careful not to dislodge the figurine. Turn the jar over and back again -- and let it snow. http://www.marthastewart.com/856465/easy-christmas-crafts/@ center/307034/christmas-workshop#/193481

Snowflake Lights Create an idealized winter wonderland indoors using snowflake-like bouquet holders and a string of holiday lights.

To make one of these garlands, slide a store-bought paper bouquet holder over each bulb. Hang the “snowflakes” inside a doorway or a window, and then plug in the lights. http://www.marthastewart.com/856465/easy-christmas-crafts/@ center/307034/christmas-workshop#/226703 PHOTO: LUCAS ALLEN

Festive Envelopes Kids can make handmade envelopes from magazine pages or leftover wrapping paper.

Unfold a regular envelope to use as a template. Choose patterned paper larger than the envelope (or stick mismatched pieces together with glue). Trace the envelope onto the paper, cut out along lines, fold (using the envelope as a guide), and secure with glue stick. If mailing, add a label. http://www.marthastewart.com/856465/easy-christmas-crafts/@ center/307034/christmas-workshop#/219969 www.orangesandlemonsboiutique.com.au

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MR MEN WATER BOTTLES Express yourself with a Mr or Miss personality!

There’s no doubt about it, the world has an insatiable thirst from entertainment. And few characters have stood the test of time like the Mr Men! There’s just something about these colourful little blobs that have delighted the world for over 40 years! Now you can quench your thirst for fun as well as fluids with Mr Men Water Bottles.

This classic range of quality stainless steel water bottles feature four lovable Mr Men and Little Miss Characters.

With a 600 ml capacity and handy caribiner clip a Mr Men Water Bottle is perfect for school, picnics or just to keep on your desk to keep you Little Miss or Mr Hydrated.

You can choose from Mr Strong, Mr Happy, Little Miss Princess or Little Miss Sunshine. Great for gifts as the Mr Men are something that everyone has heard of (unless they’ve been living under a rock since 1971, in which case they probably need a little cheering up). You can choose

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the character that most suits your friends and family – whether they’re 8 or 80, there’s sure to be a character that reflects their personality.

Mr Men Water Bottles will take you back to your own childhood or increase the fun in your child’s world. Collect all four to add to (or start) your Mr Men memorabilia collection!

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Dimensions: 21.5cm (H) x 7cm (W) x 6cm (D)

PRODUCT FEATURES: • Stainless steel water bottle • 600ml capacity • Lid with carabiner clip http://www.mrmen.com

MR MEN - LITTLE MISS PRINCESS WATER BOTTLE $19.95

Little Miss Princess is a kind and good-hearted princess who wants to help everybody. She lives in a castle with turrets and a moat.

MR MEN - MR HAPPY WATER BOTTLE $19.95

Mr Happy is always happy. He always has a large grin on his face and is always trying to cheer up everyone who is feeling down.

MR MEN - MR STRONG DRINKING BOTTLE $19.95

Mr Strong is the strongest of all the Mr men, the more eggs he eats, the stronger he becomes.

MR MEN - LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE DRINKING BOTTLE $19.95

Little Miss Sunshine brings laughter and cheer to all. Everything seems better when she is around.

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01 CLASSIC ABC BLOCKS When teaching your child how to read, write, sort, and just have fun, nothing beats simplicity. This set of 28 blocks is crafted from sustainable Michigan basswood, then embossed and printed with a colorful range of nontoxic inks. Each block tells a story, and since there are several sides to any story, you’ll find a variety of animals, numbers, math symbols, and four full alphabets.

44 MM CUBES AGES 2+ $69.95

02 NURSERY RHYME 28 BLOCK SET Hickory, dickory, block. This 28 block Nursery Rhyme set is attractive, educational and fun, and makes a great baby shower or birthday gift. Each block is embossed with two silhouette images from Mother Goose stories, with the nursery rhyme text on the other four sides. Mother Goose isn’t our only muse, however. Each block is made from sustainable Michigan Basswood, which is also good for Mother Earth.

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04 ITALIAN ABC BLOCKS The international language of romance is the foundation for a block set your child will love. Our 28 block Italian language set features letters, numbers, and animal pictures. Say ciao to a set of blocks made from sustainable Michigan basswood that can be loved for generations to come.

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UNCLE GOOSE

The Cosmogony of Uncle Goose Uncle Goose sometimes feels like that eccentric yet eloquent friend of yours that seems to have stepped out of an O. Henry short story from the late 19th century.

After all, ours is a company that stepped back over one hundred years in time to hand-manufacture classic wood alphabet blocks in an era of computer games and digital toys.

outmoded. It’s out of step with our fast-paced, hightech world. But as artists, not creating blocks seems completely unreasonable... and maybe even dangerous.

We labor over our products with the work ethic and artistry of midwestern elves from the 1800’s. Other than Santa, very few people you know personally still hand manufacture wood toys. We seem to be pressing against an invisible boundary that lies between what is possible and what is practical.

We simply couldn’t stand to live in that world. Blocks inspire. In particular, our blocks are fascinating to those who long to feel inspired by sensual participation in the physical realm.

As modern business people, we realize that handmanufacturing toy blocks is seen as an unlikely and maybe even unfashionable thing to do. It’s passé. It’s

We can’t even imagine living in a world without alphabet blocks. If Uncle Goose didn’t bother to craft them, this iconic toy might very well become extinct.

We’re really in love with learning, design, and creativity.

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ORANGE

INSTYLE beach happy

swimwear

tropicool

summer

seaside

escapes

milk n soda - blake straw fedora hat $33.00

boys kiniki - super skinny denim jean unisex $69.95

alphabet soup - funny monster slimmer tee $34.95

URBAN ESCAPES

get the LOOK cassidy’s collection faith hair clip $20.00

chilli kids - kobe slip on storm $34.95

girls chalk n cheese - ballerina tootoo dress pink $84.95

walnut - twinkle glitter ballet soft pink $39.95

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kiniki - spliced k logo rashie $39.95

lil johnny - board short lime $49.95

hide n seek - rash vest pussy cats $34.95

hide n seek - rash vest cry wolf $34.95

kiniki - fish boardie purple $39.95

hide n seek - rash vest citrus zing $34.95

lil johnny - board short sunkist $49.95

kiniki - ruffle one shoulder bather $49.95

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lil johnny - stripes short sleeve tee $29.95

alphabet soup - treasure island tee $49.95

heavenly creatures woodland festival tee $44.00

sosooki - sosooki - etsy neck tee pirate ship $32.95

fresh baked - boys check shirt red $45.00

milky - seafood tee $19.95

kiniki - skull print singlet black $29.95

alphabet soup - blast off muscle tank $34.95

alphabet soup - acid bomb hood $49.95

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paper wings - pixies girl metallic gold star tank $55.00

heavenly creatures sunflower tee pink $44.00

kiniki - indian girl tee $34.95

kiniki - ditsy duck lace trim tunic $39.95

hide n seek - rash vest citrus zing $34.95

sosooki - longline tee i heart bird print tee $32.95

fawn & milk - babies very berry kiss singlet $29.95

hide n seek - gidget top watermelon $34.95

paper wings - speckle smock top with drawstring pockets $69.95

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smellies - popcorn scratch and smell tee $26.50

smellies - cola scratch and smell tee $26.50

smellies - chocolate scratch and smell tee $26.50

smellies - cupcake scratch and smell tee $26.50

smellies - scratch and smell grape $26.50

smellies - scratch and smell tee strawberry $26.50

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babies

milky - colour vespa romper $24.95

milk and sugar - robot print bodysuit $29.95

milky - rash vest pussy cats $34.95

bonds - stripe legging blue $16.95

milky - tu tu legging $24.95

milk and sugar - five tiered ruffle pants $24.95

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heavenly creatures - terry towling shorts blue $52.00

kiniki - boys distressed denim short $49.95

fresh baked - check printed cargo short $39.95

sosooki - skinny leg denim short grey $49.95

alphabet soup - rough n ready short blue $59.95

esp no.1 - unisex skinny jean indigo $32.47

esp no.1 - unisex skinny jean mint $32.47

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sosooki - twill short red with sash $44.95

paper wings - shorts with heart pockets $52.95

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paper wings - shorts with heart pockets roses $52.95

milky - tie waist short $19.95

kiniki - ripped printed leggings black and white $13.98

kiniki - coloured roll up denim short $49.95

sosooki - twill short red with sash $44.95

bluebelle - paris pencil leggings pink $15.95

shorts pants

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paper wings - girls smock dress $77.00

heavenly creatures pettidress gypsy sun $65.95

hide n seek - betty sun dress orange stripe $44.95

chalk n cheese - ballerina tootoo dress blue $84.95

hide n seek - party frock watermelon $49.95

hide n seek - angel dress white $44.95

chalk n cheese - bella dress pink $89.95

fabrik - frill seeker blush $69.95

hide n seek - pricilla dress watermelon $39.95

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jump suits skirts

fabrik - frill seeker blush $69.95

kiniki - block stripe shortall $29.95

little wings - girl with doll shirred romper $48.95

hide n seek - mary lou playsuit blue spot $44.95

sosooki - spliced polka playsuit $44.95

sosooki - frilly playsuit fly with me $44.95

kiniki - distressed denim mini $49.95

heavenly creatures - vintage pink ra ra skirt $69.95

kiniki - garment dye zip side mini $49.95

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heavenly creatures poodle tee red stripe $27.48

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esp no.1 - stripe panel pocket long sleeve mint unisex $29.98

alphabet soup - walk the plank hood blue $49.95

alphabet soup - pkt full of trouble raglan $19.98

bonds - hoodie long sleeve tee grey $19.95

esp no.1 - aglan sweat indigo marle unisex $59.95

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heavenly creatures - gypsy modal blouse $49.95

esp no.1 - slouchy black and grey unisex tee $32.47

heavenly creatures vintage detail hoody $56.00

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tropi-cool summer... milk n soda - flora straw fedora hat pink $33.00

milk n soda - willow sunglasses $22.00

milk n soda - cape cod skinny tie $26.95

milk n soda - popsicle necklace blue $13.95

milk n soda - flynn sunglasses red $22.00

milk n soda - girls riley plaited belt tan $29.95

milk n soda - morrison elastic belt blue $22.00

milk n soda - mimi sunglasses $20.00

milk n soda - stars denim bow tie $22.00

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seaside escapades

shoe adventures

walnut - girls sandal yellow $59.00

cheeky little soles - apple and bird sandal $39.95

walnut - girls sandal pink $59.00

cheeky little soles blimp baby sandal $39.95

walnut - girls sandal ruby $59.00

cheeky little soles - time for tea sandal $39.95

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old soles - sea side flat metalic lavender $45.00

old soles - criss cross navy $45.00

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fawn and milk - marshmellow hairclip $7.95 fawn and milk -babies pink sugar singlet $27.95

fawn and milk - bon berry hairclip $9.95

fawn and milk -babies licorice flower singlet $27.95 Fawn & Milk’s owners are two friends who were brought together by their passion for sustainable design, originality and the genuine joy of bringing pleasure to both parents and their little ones. A selection of pieces are also hand embellished in Australia using special fabrics sourced from around the world.

FAWN & MILK IS A UNIQUE COLLECTION OF CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES FOR NEWBORNS AND CHILDREN. THE FAWN & MILK RANGE IS PROUDLY DESIGNED AND HAND EMBELLISHED IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA.

Fawn & Milk’s clothing, accessories and gifts are lovingly made for children to enjoy and look great in.

Comfort is paramount for young children & babies, and therefore each item is made using superior fabrics and materials. The soft cotton basics and delicate trims used are carefully selected based on their quality and style. Fabrics such as organic cotton and bamboo cotton are often featured in pieces from this collection of high quality clothing and accessories.

The toys are fun, original and include The Schoolhouse Naturals wooden cars and trucks, wooden block set and train whistle.

Fawn & Milk’s Wooden Brush and Comb Set is made with a selection of natural materials and contain no Plastics Bisphenol A (BPA) commonly found in polycarbonated plastics and epoxy resins often used in mass produced baby products.

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2012 chris mas shopping guide

It’s getting to that time of year again, so many presents to buy and so little time. Chaotic shopping centers and cash register cues not to mention what it is you want to actually buy for that special someone in your life. We here at Oranges and Lemon’s Boutique have created a few guides to help you on your way.

Shopping from the very own comfort of your home 24/7days a week in your pj’s if you like. Does your little trendsetter love a particular colour? Why not check out our colour shop guide. Are you on a budget? Browse through the price point pages to help you on stick to your or even pick up a great deal by using the vouchers in the back of our magazine. Happy Shopping!!

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christmas themed

pressies the wall sticker company christmas characters decals $49.95

cocoon couture - tweet christmas sack red $49.95

cavallini & co - christmas holiday santa giftags $19.47

alimrose - xmas learn to sew cards $12.97

the wall sticker company - mod baubles $69.95

monopoly - christmas opoly $58.45

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alimrose - santas flour sack tea towels $29.25

cocoon couture - little reindeer sack green $49.95

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pressies red

automoblox - c9 red sports car $54.95 alphabet soup - captain skully tee $34.95

ridleys - mini power kite $24.95

alimrose - owl and star teether blue red $23.00

blue milky - elephant romper $24.95 alphabet soup - captain skully tee $34.95

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milky - monster pj’s $29.95 sparkle t - wooden dinner pot and vegetables $22.00

sparkle t - wooden pot $11.00

kiniki - splice k logo rashie violet $34.95

mudpuppy - match up game princess $15.95

purple

mudpuppy - 100 piece puzzle pirates tin box $29.95

bobbleart - paperdoll small handbag $15.57 milky - cup cake pj’s $29.95 britt baby - gelati teddy pink $39.95

pink milky - owl romper $24.95

sparkle t - wooden beauty time $34.95 www.orangesandlemonsboiutique.com.au

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yellow egmont - unisex sunglasses yellow $10.95

heavenly creatures - terry towling shorts yellow $52.00 cavallini & co - sticky notes to do $24.95

sesame street - big bird soft toy $29.95

mudpuppy - wooden magnetic playful patterns upper $29.95

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french bull - robot cup green $7.95

heavenly creatures - vintage skirt green and yellow $55.95

taupe

little lamb designs - nylon cord bracelet someday taupe $25.00

walnut - boys cap taupe $19.95

walnut - charlie cruise navy and taupe $29.95

le toy van - bakers basket in a crate $26.95 cried wolf - specoli tee orange $23.97

usborne - dinosaur snap $14.95 french bull - robot plate orange $9.95

orange jellystone designs - fiesta womens bangle tangerine orange $22.00

sesame street ernie soft toy $29.95 www.orangesandlemonsboiutique.com.au

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budget under

$10 anne taintor - lip balm wild watermelon $8.95

djeco - 12 water colour crayons $9.95

make believe ideas- 1000 stickers for girls $8.95

star and rose babushka lip gloss $4.95

alimrose - cube rattle $18.95 star and rose - cup cake nail polish set of 6 scented $14.95

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sparkle t - wooden frypan $52.00

under

$20

studio stinky - NEW pastel playon crayon $10.95

under

william thomas - duck egg soap mauve $22.95

$30

djeco - superhero girls outfit $29.95 mudpuppy - 100 piece puzzle magic forest $29.95

under

$40

cocoon couture - mini monkey kinder bag $39.95

the wall sticker company ladybugs red $39.95

sparkle t - castle blocks $34.95

under

$50

cocoon couture ottoman brown $49.95 alimrose - cowboy doll $49.95

le toy van toaster set $49.95 www.orangesandlemonsboiutique.com.au

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life’s little luxuries

present splurge

over

$50

djeco - lets pretend aperitive tray $59.95

manhattan toy little fix it $52.95

over

$60

djeco - creaferme pull along $64.95

sesame street teach me elmo $59.95

automoblox - cr9r red/ black wooden sports car $65.00 belly art - inkless print frame 8 x 12 multiple colors $64.95 76

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forwalls - elephant storage hamper large $22.00

over

$70

il tutto - neon mini bag navy $79.00

outliving - mini happle lamp green $79.95

where’s wally - wow wally - slip case of 6 amazing $74.95

over

$80 cocoon couture - cheeky squirrel book end $89.00

le toy van - the wooden london bus with driver $85.00

little chipipi - butterfly wall decal $84.00

over

cocoon couture little robin bean bag $99.95

$90 little lamb - sterling silver 5 charm bracelet $99.95 www.orangesandlemonsboiutique.com.au

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over

$100 il tutto - leather olivia mini bag black $129.00

cocoon couture - denim sweet deer bean bag $125.00

little chipipi - tweet hearts cot sheet set $129.95 oranges and lemons - amethyst pendant and chain $115.00

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little lamb designs - kinder bangle with bunny sterling silver $120.00

alimrose - gelati cot quilt $109.95

le toy van - lets pretend honeybake breakfast set $119.95

over

$200

cocoon couture - enchanted tree wall sticker pink trunk large $275.00 il tutto - brigitte tote chocolate $249.00

il tutto - georgia hobo black $459.00 cocoon couture - jungle land bright $275.00 www.orangesandlemonsboiutique.com.au

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dear santa,

AFFIX STAMP

for chistmas i would love for you to please send me

HERE

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i promise to be good, always use my manners and treat others kindly.

Love always . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................................................................

My address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Santa’s Helper P.O BOX 1080 Lalor VIC 3075

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the chrisy corner

HO!! Ho!! ho!! Santa really loves to get letters from boys and girls. They tell him if they have been naughty or nice and what they want for Christmas. I know Santa would love to get a letter from you. Want to write a letter to Santa Claus? Just fill in the postacrd above.

Santa’s waiting for *you*! His helper at Oranges and lemons boutique will forward on your letter to him personally at the North Pole, where Santa will reply. Faster than Rudolph the reindeer can fly!!

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a very happy

family gift ideas for the ones you love

baby boy cheeky little soles - soft soled fabric shoe boldly blue $29.95 hide n seek - muslin wrap blue feather $24.95

britt baby - gelati teddy blue $39.95 bonds - singnature singlesuit mint $13.95 bonds - singnature singlesuit mint $13.95 milky - pink hearts bib $12.95

baby girl

cheeky little soles - isabel soft soled walker$59.95 hello kitty - hello kitty baby ring rattle $16.95 82

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mini miss and me - delightfully dotty light pink heart necklace $38.00

alimrose - amy doll blue dress $47.95

little girl usborne - princess snap $14.95

chalk n cheese - gelati tier dress $89.95

french bull - princess plate orange $9.95

snugglebum - sofia stripe shortjohn $36.95

egmont - explorer case $36.00

snugglebum - shark shortjohn $36.95

milk n soda - neon bow tie yellow $22.00

usborne - knights and castles snap $14.95

little boy

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oranges and lemons turquoise studs $49.95

mums

chanel - couture and industry $59.95

alimrose - berry delight kitchen towel set $29.95

il tutto - neon mini bag gold $79.00

quotable - life is not .. magnet $8.95

lark - travel sewing kit $9.95

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anne taintor - lip balm apple pie $8.95

dads

vintage ladybird first aid kit $27.95

rex- classic chrome bicycle bell $10.95

cavallini & co - vintage magnets in a tin $39.95

fantastic & co - collector lilliput robot $35.00

plain & simple - savon grean tea and lemongrass goats milk soap $9.95

bobangles - toscana leather journal $65.00

suck UK - sun jar blue $59.95

ridleys - trick playing cards $9.95 www.orangesandlemonsboiutique.com.au

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wraps & decoration

inspiration

We here at oranges and lemons are always on the hunt for great blogs and inspirational women to share there stories and boy did we uncover a gold mine!! Whilst getting lost amongst all the inspiration on pinterest we stumbled across the Creative mint! What an absolutely beautiful inspirational blog. We hadd to share these beautiful images to get you inspired, creative and crafty for the coming holiday period.

About Leslie from the Creative Mint Hi - my name is Leslie and I recently moved from Los Angeles to Vancouver Island, Canada where I grew up.

I started my blog, A Creative Mint, to share and store my little projects and photographs. I am interested in all aspects of design, from collage and watercolors to architecture and cooking!

I have both a degree in Architecture and Interior Design.

However, I never really practiced either. Immediately after finishing school I had the opportunity to team up with a manufacturing and distributing company. In collaboration with them I developed, designed and did packaging direction for lots of products sold in many of the major retailers in North America.

I loved my job but the deadlines, days of travel around the country and long trips to Asia did not fit with my idea of family life. When I had my first child five years ago I stepped away. I still consult from time to time but most of my days are occupied with my little kids or dreaming about what I can do here for you... little projects that I want to share.

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Butter biscuit Ingredients: + 125g butter, softened + 1/2 cup caster sugar + 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract + 1 egg, at room temperature + 2 cups plain flour + 1 teaspoon baking powder + 4 tablespoon milk

christmas food gifts from

morgan our mini masterchef

1. P reheat oven to 180째C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

2. U sing an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla in a small bowl until pale and creamy. Add egg and mix until well combined. Sift flour and baking powder over butter mixture. Add milk and stir until just combined. Cut desired shapes.

3. B ake for 12 to 15 minutes, swapping trays over in oven after 10 minutes, or until light golden. Allow cooling on trays for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate with desired toppings. Enjoy!!!

Reindeer Cupcakes Ingredients: + 3 Large Eggs + 1 Cup Caster Sugar + 125G Unsalted butter + 1 ¼ Self Raising Flour + ½ Cup of Milk + 1 tsp Vanilla essence Icing: + 200g Butter + 200g Icing Sugar + 50g of cocoa add more if desired + 20ml of milk (optional) + Red m&m peanuts + Halved pretzels + 100g of milk chocolate melted

1. P re Heat Oven to 180 degree.

2. P lace butter and sugar in bowl and cream, add one egg at a time and beat until they are fully mixed in.

3. A dd self raising flour, milk and vanilla essence, beat on high for 2 minutes.

4. Cook for 10 – 12 minutes.

5. T o make icing soften butter and beat until smooth and creamy, slowly add icing sugar until all mixed. Then add cocoa and milk, mix until smooth.

6. R emove cupcakes from the oven and allow to cool on wire rack before icing.

7. C over cupcake with chocolate butter icing, pipe eyes on then stick a red peanut m&m as the nose then melt the chocolate in the microwave cover the halved pretzels with chocolate put pretzels on the top of the cake as the reindeer. Enjoy!!

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White Christmas Slice Makes 24 Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 30 minutes Ingredients: + 1 cup powdered milk + 1 cup rice bubbles + 1 cup icing sugar + 1/2 cup desiccated coconut + 1 cup mixed dried fruit + 250g copha, melted and cooled off + 2 teaspoons vanilla essence + 4 cloves of garlic chopped 1. Mix all the dry ingredients together, then add the melted copha and vanilla and mix in.

2. Pour into a slice tin or baking tray lined with baking paper and press the mixture evenly into the tray.

3. Chill in the refrigerator till set and firm, about 2 hours.

4. Cut into squares to serve. http://allrecipes.com.au/m/recipe/8294/white-christmasslice.aspx

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Spice Biscuits Makes 12 Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 30 minutes Ingredients: + 2 tbs treacle + 75g unsalted butter + 250g plain flour + 1/2 tsp bicarbonate soda + 1 tsp ground cinnamon + 1/2 tsp ground ginger + 50g caster sugar + 1 egg, beaten + 20ml (1 tbs) milk 1. Preheat oven to 170째C. 2. Melt treacle and butter in a small saucepan. Sift flour, soda, cinnamon and ginger in a bowl.

3. Add a good pinch of salt and a grinding of black pepper. Stir in sugar and the treacle mixture, then add the egg and beat until combined.

4. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Roll out on a lightly floured surface and use decorative cutters (we used star shapes) to cut shapes from the pastry.

5. Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool. (To use biscuits as a gift decoration, use a wooden skewer to make a hole in each biscuit before baking.

6. As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven re-open where the indent for the hole is by again using the skewer.)

7. When cool, thread ribbon through hole and use to decorate gifts. http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/6082/spice+biscuits

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