DIY MINI CALENDARS

This makes a great gift for Grandparents and loved ones. I made one for my dad last year, and filled it with photos of the kids…he mentioned this year how much he liked it (and he’s not one to gush about presents).

Big Huge Labs

This is the one that I used last year. Once you are on their site, you basically upload the photo of your choice, choose the month and year and then it produces a picture file for you to save. One month done. Super easy!

http://bighugelabs.com/calendar.php

Shutter Sisters

Shutter Sisters provide a Photo Calendar template every year! Space for nice large photos and a simple design that doesn’t distract from it. Nice!

http://shuttersisters.com/home/2010/10/23/2011-photo-calendar-templates.html

oscraps.com

I love the fonts used in this calendar template. It says that it costs $4.99, but go down to the bottom where it says “Downloads” where you will find the zip file that you can download for free.

https://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=25360&cat=287&page=1

For help with assembling the CD Calendars just go to this site: http://bighugelabs.com/calendar-instructions.php

SUPER SALE AT PUMPKIN PATCH ONLINE (NZ & AUST)

Pumpkin Patch is offering another 20% off ALL online purchases….including sale items!! There are some amazing deals. Free delivery as well. Sale ends this Friday.

For more information: http://www.pumpkinpatch.co.nz/

http://www.pumpkinpatch.com.au/

CUTE FINDS AT FELT

There are so many things to drool over at Felt, the New Zealand website of quality handcrafted goodies.

Here are a couple of bargains at $20 each:

This jewellery roll by cestlavie is lovely, and would be handy while you are on vacation during the holidays.

This nappy wallet by salubrious would make any new mother feel stylish and organised.

HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

This year our children are making homemade gifts to give to each other. The Handmade Guide Ideas provided by Skip to My Lou could come in very handy if the kids get stuck on ideas!

For more information: http://www.skiptomylou.org/handmade-gift-ideas/

FREEBIES DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR (NZ)

NZ Post has recently launched a new service called iTRY. All you need to do is sign up and then select which freebie you would like to try, and then it will be delivered to you.

For more information: http://itry.co.nz/offers/index.html