Shopping Confessions Christmas Gift Guide

SHOPPING CONFESSIONS Issue 21

101 GIFTS FOR

CHRISTMAS

WE LOVE!

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M E R RY X M A FROM #SC!S

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ARE YOU READY FOR OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE?

THE TOP 101 GIFT GUIDE

SUPPORT LOCAL

THIS YEAR WE’VE GOT 101 OF OUR TOP PICKS!

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AN ARTICLE I JUST HAD TO SHARE!

ON THE BACK

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SOMETHING FOR FAMILY There is something for everyone in this issues top 101 gifts

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SOMETHING FOR FRIENDS Celebrate and give a gift worth enjoying together with friends

LETS GET SOCIAL! CONTACT KATHY

SOMETHING FOR YOU Spoil yourself or spoil your loved ones with these amazing goodies!

/ EDITORS LETTER

Dear Mikey,

please forgive me, for I have shopped again...

Hi Shoppers!

That’s another year done and dusted and what a year it’s been. If you told me last Christmas that in just a few months I’d be leaving Sydney to live on a farm, I would have said you were mad. We’ve been living here for 6 months and love it. I’ll be sharing more about our big move next year.

Just goes to show you never know what is around the corner.

We want to take this time to wish you and your families a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy & Happy New Year. And sending all our love to those who have been affected by the drought and bush fires.

Thank you for all your love and support and we can’t wait to see you all again next year.

We’ll be taking January off for some muchneeded family time.

Big hugs and be safe, Christy, Maui &

Kath x

*all prices and availability correct as 31st October 2019*

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TIME TO FIND OUT WHAT #SCLOVES THIS MONTH!

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TOP CAPRI PERFUME $78 US www.skylar.com

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101 GIFT IDEAS

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LADIES MARKET G IS FOR GIN SHOPPING BAG $29.95 (gin tonic + lemon not included) www.chiefshoppingofficer.com.au

CIRE TRUDON CHRISTMAS PHILAE ON THE NILE CANDLE 270G $135 www.cosette.com.au

3 A WHALE TALE EARRINGS $99 www.zazaculture.com

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SLIM WIRELESS KEYBOARD AND MOUSE MK470 $79.50 www.logitech.com

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PRO X GAMING HEADSET WITH BLUE VOICE $249.95 www.logitech.com

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TRUSENS Z-3000 AIR PURIFIER $549 www.jbhifi.com.au

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MOD COLD-PRESSED JUICER $499 www.modappliances.com

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JURA ENA8 COFFEE MACHINE $1899 www.jura.com

SHARK ION CORD FREE HANDHELD VACUUM $249.99 www.sharkclean.com.au

AARKE SPARKLING WATER MAKER $249 www.binglee.com.au

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WORLD ATLAS WALL HANGING FROM $275 www.atlasthecollective.com.au

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BRASS STORAGE PYRAMID $399 www.mattblatt.com.au

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DOUBLE OUTDOOR HAMMOCK WITH WOOD SPREADER BAR $64.95 www.zanui.com.au

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SHAYNNA BLAZE 4 PERSON PORTSEA PICNIC BASKET $179.95 www.harrisscarfe.com.au

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PALM TRAVEL TOWEL $89 www.thebeachpeople.com.au

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HOME REPUBLIC BOHO NATURAL & WHITE BEACH CHAIR $199.99 www.adairs.com.au

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CURATIF COCKTAILS 4 PACK FROM $45 www.curatif.com

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UNBREAKABLE OUTDOORS STEMLESS 4 PACK $34.95 www.plumm.com

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20 VICTORINOX SWISS CLASSIC STAINLESS STEEL 5-PIECE KITCHEN KNIFE SET BLACK $144.98 www.house.com.au

HIGHLAND 5-PIECE WHISKY DECANTER & TUMBLER SET $155.97 www.zanui.com.au

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SPRING DECANTER $99.99 www.plumm.com

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SCRUNCHIES $4 EACH www.scrunchitbyg.com

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MY SWEET DOUBLE RUFFLE MIDI DRESS $599 www.luxe-deluxe.com

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ESTER MINI TOTE $399 www.oroton.com

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CAIRO CUFF $340 www.gypseye.com.au

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SPORTS CROP $49 LEGGINGS $119 www.thisisloveland.com

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FRIDA RAFIA ESPADRILLE $335 www.edwardmeller.com.au

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VIKTOR ROLF XL SUNGLASSES $299 www.specsavers.com.au

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JIGSAW PUZZLE SUBSCIPTION STARTING FROM $31 www.puzzlepost.com.au

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CAT LITTLE MACHINES 5 PACK $15 www.kmart.com.au

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ANIMAL SOAKER CROC $15 www.sunnylife.com.au

LIE DETECTOR GAME $59.99 www.hasbro.com

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GAZILLION BUBBLE RUSH FUNRISE $34.95 available at all good retailers

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BABY FLOAT LLAMA $49.95 www.sunnylife.com.au

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TRAVEL 4 IN 1 TRAVEL GAMES SET $19.95 www.sunnylife.com.au

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PETS ALIVE BOPPI ZURU $29.99 www.target.com.au

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INFLATABLE BOARD GAME SMALL - HOPSCOTCH, SUNNYLIFE $34.95 www.sunnylife.com.au

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MS MONOPOLY $39.99 www.bigw.com.au

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HER BEST FRIEND MINDFUL PUZZLE 400PCS $79 www.okaylady.com.au

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MY PERFECT WAVE $119 www.myperfectcosmeticscompany.com.au

EVO THANK GOODNESS SMOOTH GIFT SET $80 www.evohair.com

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DERMAVIDUALS RENEW DUO $96 www.dermaviduals.com.au

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POUR OVER COFFEE MAKER $85 www.cactacea.com.au

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HIGH-QUALITY TRAVEL AMENITY PACKS, FILLED TO THE BRIM WITH 100% AUSSIE LOVED BRANDS FROM $45 www.cloudnine-global.com

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DINKUM DOLL $89 EACH www.olliella.com

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HATCHING DRAGON, SPIN MASTER $119.99 available at all good retailers

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RIDING FREE SPIRIT AND LUCKY DELUXE WALKING HORSE THE BRAND EXCHANGE $109.99 www.bigw.com.au

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G N I I H H T T E E M M SSOO S D I I K K E E H H T T R R O O FF SPECIALDELIVERYBOX, RYAN’S WORLD $39 www.bigw.com.au

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CARBON THEORY - THE FULL WORKS FOR MEN $100.50 www.beautybay.com

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PAMPER PACK SKIN CARE $109.95 www.vidaglow.com

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BE REVITALISED SKINCARE $89 www.skinstitut.com

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VIDA GLOW MARINE COLLAGEN $59.95 www.vidaglow.com

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OTTA FLOWER BOWTIE $30 www.annakatedesigns.com.au

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THE BROMLEY STRAW HAT $149.95 www.fallenbrokenstreet.com

CANVAS WATER RESISTANT LAPTOP BAG WITH LEATHER TRIM $125 www.merchantcampbell.com.au

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BLINKY BILL TEATOWEL SET OF TWO $24.95 www.ecologyhomewares.com.au

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HEMP ELASTIC BOARDSHORT $99.99 www.afends.com

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LINEN FAN $19 www.thebeachpeople.com.au

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FLORET FARM’S CUT FLOWER GARDEN $40.75 www.booktopia.com.au

VEGEPOD SMALL RAISED GARDEN BED WITH COVER SELF WATERING CONTAINER GARDENING $169 www.greenlife.com.au

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SHOOAWAY TWIN PACK $49.90 www.shooaway.com

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DIDGERIDOONAS CAN QUIVER $59.99 www.themagicpudding.com.au

GREEN THUMB

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GARDEN KNEELER AND POTTING GLOVES SET LEICESTER $59.95 www.myer.com.au

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SOL LAVA ROCK MINERAL DIFFUSER $100 www.cocoluxeaustralia.com

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THANK YOU WREATH POT PLANT STEM $25 www.colourandspice.net.au

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THIS IS INCENSE GIFT BOX $35.99 www.thisisincense.com.au

X-LARGE AMBER FARMHOUSE DOUBLE WICK $40 www.drifttradingco.com.au

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6-PIECE CHEESE & CUTTING BOARD SET $38.36 www.zanui.com.au

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TONIC JEWELERY CUBE $40 www.booful.com.au

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SET OF TWO TUMBLERS $50 www.cactacea.com.au

FLARED TOP BULB VASE $38 www.bisquetraders.com.au

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THE SEA RED STRIPE $89.95 www.fallenbrokenstreet.com

DAILY MANTRAS TO IGNITE YOUR PURPOSE $17.95 www.collectivehub.com

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EVERDURE BY HESTON BLUMENTHAL FURNACE 3 BURNER GAS BBQ WITH STAND – MINT $999 www.harveynorman.com.au

WEBER iGRILL 2 THERMOMETER $149.99 www.bcf.com.au

76 AALTO VASE SEA BLUE 25CM $299 www.iittala.com.au

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GENTLEMANS HARDWARE SHINE SHOW CIGAR BOX $79.99 www.themagicpudding.com.au

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MODERN CAT CAVE $67 www.hardtofind.com.au

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PET BOWL FROM $69 www.furfpets.com.au

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SAFI PRINT BY KATHY BRAUER $1549 www.bisquetraders.com.au

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UPCIRCLE BEAUTY COFFEE & TANGERINE BODY SCRUB $27 www.beautybay.com

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DUSK PINK FRESHWATER PEARL STERLING SILVER RING $49.95 www.annakatedesigns.com.au

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PALM BEACH CANDLE CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR $79.95 www.palmbeachcollection.com.au

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VICTORINOX VICTORIA 2.0 ENVELOPE WALLET ROSE GOLD $139 www.traveluniverse.com.au

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ABIGAIL HAT $310 www.penelopehaddrillhats.com.au

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DRESS RING $135 www.bisquetraders.com.au

NINJA FOODI PRESSURE COOKER THAT CRISPS $399.99 www.ninjakitchen.com.au

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RAYITA TRENDY CLUTCH $65 www.aymaratextiles.com

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EYE MASK & PILLOW SET FARAWAY TREE $149 www.camilla.com

LEATHER DOG COLLAR $80 www.sebastiansays.com.au

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PINTADE MEDIUM STANDING GUINEA FOWL $279 www.marvaldesigns.com.au

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PINTADE MEDIUM STANDING GUINEA FOWL $279 www.marvaldesigns.com.au

PERSONALISED DOUBLE WRAP BRACELET BY LETTER & HIDE $37 www.hardtofind.com.au

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LIBERTY PET BANDANA $50 www.sebastiansays.com.au

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WHAT DOES A FARMER LOOK LIKE COFFEE TABLE BOOK $69.95 www.whatdoesafarmerlooklike.com

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CHRISTMAS SPARKLE TUTU DRESS $64.95 www.flodancewear.com.au

CHRISTMAS FRILLS & SPARKLES LEO $39.95 www.flodancewear.com.au

CHRISTMAS SPARKLE TUTU $49.95 www.flodancewear.com.au

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SUPPO I WAS SENT A LINK TO THIS ARTICLE AND I LOVED IT. I HAD TO SHARE WITH YOU. SOME GREAT PRESENT IDEAS TO HELP SUPPORT LOCAL...

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ORT LOCAL TOO BUY AUSTRALIAN, BUY LOCAL. Have you noticed the ‘stuff’ stocking the shelves and people stockpiling gifts ready for Christmas?

Here are some awesome ideas for pressies that are actually useful, don’t make even more waste and support local businesses.

“Christmas 2019 -- Birth of a New Tradition - for Australia (or any other country, for that matter!)

As the holidays approach, the giant overseas factories are kicking into high gear to provide Australians with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -merchandise that has been produced at the expense of Australian labour. This year will be different. This year Australians will give the gift of genuine concern for other Australians. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by Australian hands. Yes, there is!

It’s time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Asian produced wrapping paper? Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local Australian hair salon or barber? Gym membership? It’s appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement. A massage or pedicure or beard trim.

Who wouldn’t appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, Australian owned detailers and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates.

Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of buying a foreign made flat screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or games at the local golf course.

There are local owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift certificates. And, if your intended isn’t the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local cafe. Remember, this isn’t about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town Australian with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.

How many people would love an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done by the Australian working guy?

Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mum? Mum would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day, or some time with you at a local event.

My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.

OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewellery, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes, visit your local Sunday markets.

Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre.

Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands and buy some tickets.

Honestly, do you REALLY need to buy another 200 foreign made, easily broken, lights for the house?

When you could buy a ten dollar decoration made locally, with one dollar staying in the community.

Another great idea is donation certificates to the many charities that struggle to meet the demands on their services this time of the year, or the farmers who secure our food and milk. Buy a bale in someone’s honour, or a water donation and a pass to the local pool.

You see, Christmas is no longer about draining Australian pockets so that other countries can build more glittering cities. This Christmas encourage Australian small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. When we care about other Australians, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn’t imagine. THIS is the new Australian Christmas tradition. Mateship, helping small businesses and Aussie battlers thrive.

Forward this to everyone on your mailing list -post it to discussion groups -- throw up a post on any forum you belong to - send it to the editor of your local paper and radio stations, and TV news departments. This is a revolution of caring about each other, and isn’t that what Christmas is about?” (Author unknown)

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OTTER & POP DEFENDER SERIES FROM $99.95 www.otterbox.com

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ROSE QUARTZ TRAY $250 www.fentonandfenton.com.au

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ELSA BAG $165 www.aymaratextiles.com

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