But

While I think it’s amusing, cute, factual, well written and described what it can be like to fly with ‘kid’ (he only has 1), I’m ready for an article which DOESN’T make flying with kids out to be a complete nightmare. Sure it’s tiring and you’re never sure what is going to happen next – but that is what parenting EVEN AT HOME is all about.

The Verdict

I noticed that today there is 121 comments at the bottom of the article online. I haven’t read them….I am assuming that most of them will be single travellers describing the time they heard a child crying on a plane and it really upset them?! And what about the time that noisy child PLAYED the whole flight from Sydney to LA?! Fancy having to tolerate not only crying, but hearing another child making noise too. Give the person a medal please!

Seriously folks, taking the kids to the Supermarket can be hard. Do we really need any more articles telling people how hard it is to fly with kids? Lets see some more about how much fun it is to sit around, play with the kids, cuddle them and have people bring you food…no making beds, no washing machine, no bathing, (OK no sleep either – but there has to be some good)!

And don’t start me on the passenger who had to drink a bottle of duty free Vodka (on a return flight from London) because he had a “really stressful job”. But, he didn’t have kids with him, so…

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Last day for pre-Christmas orders is Thursday December 22nd, 2011 cut off time 3.30pm. Until then we are posting twice daily. However, last orders will be posted right up until close of business Friday December 23, 2011.

New Year

Looking ahead? Deliveries for 2012 will commence Wednesday January 4, 2012. Orders can be made between Dec 24 and Jan 3 but will not be posted until Jan 4. However…

Please don’t hesitate to contact us by either phoning 03 98246770 and leaving a message or email donna@littlegulliver.com.au. Really important? No problem, phone 0407 665146 – we’re always happy to help.

Little Gulliver family Christmas

We’re taking some time out this year to;

• “wait for Santa”
• “make a Gingerbread house”
• “bake a ham”
• “play with our cousins”
• “cuddle Grandma”
• “watch all of Australia’s new bowlers”
• “sleep in, ha, ha”

Merry Christmas to all and sincere thanks for visiting us in 2011

Best regards,

The Little Gulliver team

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Gail was looking for some practical and good quality gifts and was also happy to take advantage of our *flat rate shipping (*except on some bulky items). For Gails total basket she has paid only $6.95 shipping! (Our low shipping rates are our way of passing on a little discount – to thank you for shopping with us).

Here’s Gails basket (with her kind permission) and who she bought it for. (For more information about any of the items simply click on the picture to be taken to its location in Little Gulliver);

	Stay Put Cutlery & Bowl Set  mothers group baby Suction bowl, spoon and fork. Handy for travel (wont slide off the tray table) and home too! $19.95
	Heinz Disposable Bibs – 12 pack  niece Handy to keep them in the change bag – use and loose. No mess, no fuss. $4.95
	Inflatable Baby Bath work colleagues baby shower Packs flat to use at home or on the road. A soft place for baby to splash! $12.95
	Thomas & Friends Storage Mat  friends grandson Keep all their Thomas gear in here and he’s always ready to go. It also folds out to be a Thomas themed play mat! $39.95
	Moshi Kids Headphones – Pink friends grand-daughter Volume restricted and gorgeous. (Also in red and blue). One of our latest and most popular items this Christmas. $24.95
	Baby U Disposable Change Mats friends new baby Another use and loose option. A clean surface for dirty bottoms where-ever they may be. $5.95
	Appliqué Pirate Back Pack son Easy wipe-clean, zippered top and pouch. Adjustable straps and hanging hook. And is that Captain Jack Sparrow? Agggrrrhhh me hearties! $29.95
	Fridge to Go Lunch Box – Black  nephew Fridge to go has a unique flat cooling block, so no more trying to fit one in. Large carry strap, zippered sections and pouches. $27.50
	Retro Baby Banz daughter Comfortable retro lenses, neoprene strap and storage sack. Offering style and protection for sun and snow. *price currently reduced* $24.95*
	Crayola Mini Travel Coloring Pages play group friend The travel sized folder opens up to reveal 6 Crayola washable markers on the left and a framed colouring picture on the right (80 in total). Cars and Toy Story also available.  $9.95

Thank you Gail, your order has been posted out today. It was lovely talking with you!

Just a reminder…orders received before 4pm are posted the same business day. Orders received after 4pm are posted the following business day.

For these and all of our other fabulous travel gear for kids please visit www.LittleGulliver.com.au today. Phone us on 03 98246770 or email us donna@littlegulliver.com.au with any questions or comments. At Little Gulliver personal service is guaranteed – we’d love to hear from you.

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Book Description

Christmas comes but once a year, and it’s just as well for Santa’s reindeer, who have to fight with Mothball for the carrots left out for them by the local children. And when Mothball takes an unexpected sleigh ride, it’s not just Santa who faces the prospect of getting stuck in the chimney.

Christmas from a wombat’s eye view is always going to be interesting – especially when that wombat is Mothball.

Ages 3+

Happy Christmas from all of us at Little Gulliver

Each Christmas season we choose a special Christmas book to read with our family. This year we couldn’t go past the lovable Mothball in his latest Christmas adventure. So to celebrate Christmas with our Facebook family, we have bought 4 extra copies – to share as a Christmas gift from our family to yours. 

How to enter

Its easy! On our Facebook page, tell us about a Little Gulliver product your family love and why. Then, share your comment with your Facebook friends, tagging Little Gulliver  (use @Little Gulliver). Thats it! If your name is drawn a brand new copy of ‘Christmas Wombat’ will be posted to you to enjoy or give away to family and friends. One book will be given away each week over 4 weeks and you can enter once each week if you wish. 

The details

The competition is open to be posted to Australian and New Zealand addresses only.

All facebook family who post and share as per our ’how to enter’ rules will be entered automatically.

The competition is purely random, the names of all entrants will be drawn randomly and no discussion entered into.

Facebook family are invited to enter a maximum of ONE entry per week (to keep it fair) each week.

Competition is running for 4 weeks as follows; 

1. Week 1 – 12.01 am Monday 21st November to midnight Sunday November 27
2. Week 2 – 12.01 am Monday 28th November to midnight Sunday December 4
3. Week 3 – 12.01 am Monday 5th December to midnight Sunday December 11
4. Week 4 – 12.01 am Monday 12th December to midnight Sunday December 18

Winner will be drawn each week on the Monday following the close of competition.

Winners name will be announced after 10am on Facebook.

It will be the responsibility of the winner to contact Little Gulliver by email (below) with your preferred postal address (Australian and New Zealand only). Little Gulliver will have no responsibility for incorrect addresses or mail losses.

The book (Christmas wrapped of course) will be posted within 24 hours of receiving the winners address details.

Questions?

Contact donna@LittleGulliver.com.au

Thankyou and Good luck to all entrants!

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What is the Enchanted Palace Exhibition?

Its a unique tour through the state apartments which have been “enchanted”, following a map to reveal the stories behind seven princesses who once lived there (Including Princess Margaret and Diana, Princess of Wales). My daughter and I would love to have a wander through and admire some of the gowns displayed throughout and I guess the boys would enjoy the light show too! Entertainers around the exhibition will help you solve the clues to work out which princesses reside in each bedroom. There are also some kids craft activities, which can be fun for a bit of sit down entertainment.

Renovations

Plan your visit though, due to the current renovations only the State Apartments remain open. This exhibition finishes 3rd of January. The Palace will then close its doors before its grand reopening March 26, 2012.

Good for younger children?

Note, there is stroller access, but no lifts and a lot of stairs. Under 5’s are free.

For more information

http://www.hrp.org.uk/kensingtonpalace/

http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/Enchanted Palace fashion

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