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About Maraya

Maraya can be found hiding in the car pretending to ‘work’, watching endless teen dramas, eating chocolate and dreaming of becoming the next Mrs Hemsworth (any of them will do!)

Christmas Brunch for under $75

Christmas Brunch for under $75

Christmas Brunch for under $75

This post is in collaboration with Woolworths

Christmas can be an expensive time of year, and this year will be especially tough for many. But Christmas doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune. This year, in my Christmas on a Budget series, I have created a Christmas brunch for 10 people for under $75. That’s under $7.50 per person! 

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kids christmas gift guide

Kids Christmas Gift Guide 2020

kids christmas gift guide

 

Well we have finally made it to Christmas. What a year! If you’ve suddenly found yourself almost at Christmas, with no idea what to get the kids, I’ve got you! Here is a list of the most popular toys and activities this year. I’ve organised it into ages to make things easy for you. If you prefer experience gift’s we have that covered in our Experience Gift Guide. Good luck with your shopping!

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10 experiences you can gift kids this Christmas redballoon

10 experiences you can gift kids this Christmas

10 experiences you can gift kids this Christmas redballoon

I don’t know about your family, but ours is drowning in STUFF! This year especially, we have acquired so many more belongings. It was all those things we bought to keep the kids occupied during lockdown. But I much prefer experience gifts for kids at Christmas. I think it creates amazing family memories and can spark new hobbies and passions. Some of our favourite family activities are weekends away, boat trips, visiting wildlife parks and exploring new areas.

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22 Mystery Books for tweens

22 mystery novels for tweens

22 Mystery Books for tweens

Bestselling author A.L Tait shares her top 22 mystery novels for tweens.

When you’re a mystery reader, there’s no such thing as too many books. Take it from me.

My love affair with mystery novels began a million years ago with The Secret Seven and The Famous Five, through Trixie Belden and Nancy Drew, and continues today with Ian Rankin’s Rebus, Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch, Jane Harper’s Aaron Falk, and countless others.

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LEGO Mario Nintendo

Toy Review: LEGO Super Mario – The First Interactive LCD LEGO

LEGO Mario Nintendo

Super Mario Brothers 1 and 3 were life when I was a teenager. My sister and I spent hours playing on the second hand Nintendo that she bought from a garage sale.  More recently, I bought a Nintendo Switch and a new version of Super Mario Bros and I’m enjoying introducing the kids to it. I’m especially loving that its the only game I can still beat my gamer son in!

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