Gift Pro's Christmas Gift Guide 2011

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december | 2011 gift GUIDE Christmas XMAS DELIGHTS Special Christmas Gifts for your Special Little People GADGETS FOR YOUR GUYS Fabulous gadgets for the men in your life SPECIAL OFFERS The spotlight is shining on one of our favourite merchants - Haggus & Stookles COUPLES GIFTS Why think of two gift ideas when you can give just the one

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Gift Pro introduces it's first Christmas Gift Guide with gift suggestions for your loved ones this Christmas.

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XMAS DELIGHTSSpecial Christmas Gifts for your Special Little People

GADGETS FOR YOUR GUYS

Fabulous gadgets for the men in your life

SPECIAL OFFERSThe spotlight is shining on one of our favourite merchants - Haggus & Stookles

COUPLES GIFTSWhy think of two gift ideas when you can give just the one

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Rebecca Richardson

Welcome to the first ever Gift Guide. Of course being Christmas time, what better place to start than a Christmas Gift Guide which is full of ideas, reviews, special offers and a

special feature on Gift Wrapping, which will hopefully make your Christmas Gift Shopping that little bit easier this year.

Every month we will be bringing you a different guide, so whether you are looking for the best gifts under $50, or gifts for the hard to buy for, we will have it covered. Just click on

the name of the gift and price and it will take you right through to the site.

We are always looking for suggestions to improve our website

or Gift Guide, so if you have any ideas you would like to

share, please feel free to contact me at [email protected].

We have featured just a small selection of our gift ideas, so head on over to the new site, and find the perfect gift for that special someone. We wish you a truly magical Christmas and Happy New Year.

With best wishes, Rebecca

04Wrap it up in style - a quick guide to help you wrap up your gifts beautifully.

07Merchant Spotlight - Haggus and Stookles! Check out their amazing special offers.

09Our Christmas Favourites - So many gorgeous Christmas gifts this year.

10Christmas gifts for him - you know the hard to buy for.

12Our wonderful Christmas Gift ideas for the little special people in your life.

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ast year I attended a Gift Wrapping course! I know what you are thinking – why would

you need to be taught how to wrap gifts! Believe me, I was a bit dubious myself but I was pleasantly surprised... and I hope my friends and family will be too! If you want your gift to stand out under the Christmas Tree this year, here are a few gift wrapping tips:

Measure your paper. The trick is to add 2-3 cms on the length and add 2 cm to the depth (the base). This can save a lot of paper!

If you are wrapping an odd shaped gift, use material from your local craft shop or place it in a box. (‘Furoshiki’ is a fabric wrapping course that I’ve heard is also fun and worthwhile learning).

For a seamless look, use double sided tape – simple, but so effective.

For the finishing touch, always use a matching coloured ribbon (you can buy packs of these from your local dollar shop).

Fancy being creative? – The photos show how you can create stunning pieces of art with two different coloured sheets of paper and outdoor foliage.

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The lovely Yoshie Kumagai – our teacher for the afternoon, showed us her skills and creative flair and I even got to practice these designs myself (of course, not as professionally done).

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personally think wrapping up your gift in style is the perfect touch to a great present. If you fancy attending a course, check out your local community centre – it’s a wonderful way to learn a new skill whilst having some fun.

I visited the North Sydney Community Centre for my Gift Wrapping course but I am sure if you ‘Google it’, there will be one in your local area. Happy Gift Wrapping!

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Here at Gift Pro, we donʼt actually sell the gorgeous gifts, we find them for you. But do we

just find any Tom, Dick and Harry for you to buy from. Oh no! We spend time researching

the merchant, so you donʼt have too.

Every merchant on our site has gone through the Gift Pro triple S check, 'safe, secure and

service of excellence'. We know because we have bought from each merchant at some

point and regularly commit to buying to ensure that they offer Gift Pro's customers the best

online shopping experience.

Haggus and Stookles ach month we will shine the light on one of our fantastic merchants and tell you why we love them. This month, we would like to introduce you to Haggus

and Stookles. Funny name we know, but it inspired by the owner’s children and the nicknames they have for their younger siblings.

Haggus and Stookles isn’t your average children’s store. They have searched Australia and world-wide to find fantastic, functional and stylish products that help make your life easier and more enjoyable when you are out and about with your little ones. Their aim is to ensure you will all be ... happy anywhere.

One of the things we love about their website is their tips for travelling with kids. If you have kids you know that travelling can be quite stressful. Their current tip of the month is for when you are flying with kids. I’m sure we have all been witness to kids screaming on a flight, so this is a fab tip and perfect for Christmas.

Travel Tip from Haggus and Stookles- Regular Pressies

“When mine were younger & we were travelling a lot, I wrapped tiny presents for the kids to unwrap every half hour. As toddlers, this managed to get them learning the time, using a watch, etc. Tiny gifts included crayons, stickers, edible treats, play dough, tiny books, tools, craft bits; mostly from the $2 shops. I was always complimented on my kids' behaviour after a flight.”

Great tip. To find out more head over to Haggus and Stookles for some amazing products and remove the stress from being out and about with the kids.

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Free Kid’s Activities

Easy to Navigate

Stylish Products

Tips for Traveling with Kids

Lots of special offers

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Special OffersMulti-Cube Wooden PuzzlesThe Tiger Tribe Multi Cube Wooden Puzzle will allow your kids to create 6 different animals in 6 different shapes – it’s a little tricky, and plenty of fun!

AU$ 44.95 AU$ 38.20

Vanchi Tote Nappy BagIntroducing the new Vanchi 'Mystique Range' of Nappy Bags - use these bags long after the nappies have gone!

AU$ 174.95 AU$ 157.45

Irony Nappy or Beach BagThis nappy/beach bag is a great bag you can use as a nappy bag, shopping bag, beach bag or as your everyday handbag.

AU$ 63.95 AU$ 44.75

Alex Toys Art StudioThis is a great gift for your young artist. A perfect set to take anywhere so kids can do art and activities wherever you go.

AU$ 24.95AU$ 21.95

Stephen Joseph Kid’s BackpackThese adorable kids backpacks from Stephen Joseph are perfect bags for young children - in absolutely gorgeous designs your little ones will not want to put them down!

AU$ 39.95AU$ 33.95

Special Offers

Shopping Trolley Cover & Baby Activity MatAn essential for any mum and child who loves to shop! It will make your time running errands or simply browsing at the shops more fun!

AU$ 69.95 AU$ 62.95

Pipik Baby SlingThe aka Pipik Baby Sling is a gorgeous baby carrier made using some of the most luscious natural fabrics available on the market today.

AU$ 90.00 AU$ 63.00

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Ridley’s Retro Gift SetThis delightful range of Ridley's retro

styled gifts is fabulous for any child . It includes Flying disc, Harmonica and

cleaning cloth, Springy, Table Top Quoits and a very cool Lights & Sound Yo-Yo

AU$ 80.00

The Night Before Xmas Gift Set

Yummy Christmas Gift with lots of delightful treats that will really

brighten up someone’s Xmas morning. All

wrapped and presented in cello and Christmas

wrap.

AU$ 65.00

Make you own Gingerbread House Thoughtfully presented in smart,

sustainable packaging, this all natural house contain no artificial colours, flavours or

preservatives. Your kit includes everything you need to build your very own gingerbread

house and comes complete with a Gingerbread family

AU$ 52.00

Voice Control Talking Alarm ClockWith the coolest gift in town, Moshi Mini Talking Alarm Clock,

you can ask for the time while getting ready in the bathroom, set the alarm or turn off the alarm without moving from the comfort

of your bed, and know the current temperature all with the sound of your voice.

AU$ 49.90

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Favourites Gifts

Limited Edition 80 hour CandleEvoking memories of snow covered

rooftops and Santa inspired snowmen,Glasshouse candles are

designed to deliver stunning fragrances and are one of, if not, the strongest

scented candles available.

AU$ 42.00

Woodours Papa and Baby BearThis toy of the year is a happy duo of

Papa and Baby and they are filled with activity and discovery! A gorgeous daddy

and baby bear for your baby to cherish and enjoy!

AU$ 75.00

3 Month Chocolate SubscriptionMMM chocolate!! Each purchase of a 3 month chocolate subscription will receive this elegant,

handcrafted box, plus, a refill box of 14 delectable chocolates delivered each month for the following 2

months. Perfect for your loved ones

AU$ 173.00

Paint your Own Russian DollsSeedling is all about encouraging the

natural process of thinking and doing! This beautiful gift set is perfect for

anyone wanting to get creative and create their own unique set of Russian dolls.

AU$ 75.00

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Him

Mini Cooper Car MouseThis is no ordinary Mini Cooper S but a

wireless optical computer car mouse developed and beautifully crafted by Click Car Mouse and officially

licensed by BMW Mini.

AU$ 64.95

Heart Rate Monitor WatchFor your sporty, hard to buy for man in

your life. A new digital heart rate monitor consisting of an exercise watch and chest belt to track their heart rate

during daily exercise routines.

AU$ 69.95

iPhone Power MatBringing you the latest iPhone gadget

that charges the iPhone and iPod using wireless technology. Now there is no

excuse for their dead battery.

AU$ 199.00

Wireless Key Finder SetDoes your man tend to lose his

belongings! Well have no fear with this little gadget. Convenient, high tech solution to find keys, wallet or

other small items.

AU$ 49.95

Portable BBQ BallThe best things really do come in

small packages.This stylish portable Barbecue Ball is perfect for cooking

anytime, anywhere.

AU$ 49.95

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Her

Cush ‘n’ ShadeWhat a cool gift for the woman in your life that likes a bit of comfort under the sun! At a very manageable 900 grams and featuring +50 UPF protection, the

Cush 'n' Shade is an attractive solution to an age-old problem.

AU$ 29.95

Design their own Ballet Shoes

Using intuitive shoe-design software, women can now design their dream

ballet flats; perfect gift for the fashionista in your life!

AU$ 220.00

Emporium Pamper This gift set will leave that special

someone smelling sweet and feeling divine. This range of blood orange pamper essentials is from the new Emporium Black collection by Mor

Cosmetics.

AU$ 130.00

Foodies Gift PackKikki K bring you this fabulous Foodies gift box which is perfect for all who love to cook. Included in your gift box are all the essentials for meal planning, saving

your favourite recipes and comes complete with a stylish recipe organiser

AU$ 70.00

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids

Electronic Piano GlovesAn amusing, exciting way for kids to learn

fundamental roots of music while playing the piano! For 5 - 12 year olds.

AU$ 49.95 Their First Gardening KitThis is the coolest gardening set for any child.

Perfect for a boy or girl from ages 2+. Mummy & Daddy will now have help in the garden at all times.

AU$ 49.00

Mamas and Papas Famiglia Rag DollThis rag doll provides the ideal gift, comes complete with gift box packaging and co-

ordinates with the Famiglia range. She is a classic rag doll that will be treasured forever just

what every little girl wants.

AU$ 89.95

Active People - Bilibo ToyBilibo is an award winning children's

toy for ages 2-7 yrs, which immediately appeals to the imagination of young

children. No sounds, no lights and, at last, a toy which requires no batteries -

we love it!

AU$ 42.00

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Couples

Neil Perry Good Food with Asian Bowls

Packaged with these Black and white Asian Noodle Bowls and chopsticks is Neil Perry’s

latest book of favourite recipes. Good Food is all about beautiful, simple food to cook at home, to

be enjoyed by friends and family anytime.

AU$ 92.00

Couple’s Astrology ReportThis amazingly accurate, beautifully designed astrological report is one of the most romantic gifts you can give to somebody you love. You

don't need to know anything about astrology to see how true it is!

AU$ 99.00

Message in ChocolateIf you can say it in 20 characters, you can say it

in chocolate! Whether you want to send a message of support, love, encouragement,

whatever, to a couple you know, your message will come across in this memorable gift.

AU$ 47.00

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