CHRISTMAS ON A BUDGET WITH THE REJECT SHOP

No matter how you toss and turn it, Christmas is expensive. But I love that you can always rely on the Reject Shop with a large part of your Christmas Shopping. 

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR KIDS - BOOKS - J.K. ROWLING: THE CHRISTMAS PIG, F. PARELL: WANDI, S. BAYLY: ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PECULIAR PAIRS

Christmas is approaching fast. Its already a daily talk among out two little boys. Personally I refuse to pull out the Xmas decorations until we’ve officially hit 1st December. But that doesn’t mean that it is not on my mind. I’m not fond of crowds. Even during ‘good’ times, so I’ll do whatever I can to avoid the craziness of the shops this year, so have already started getting everything ready… 

While our boys at the ages of 6 and 8, still want and get toys - We are always very mindful of also giving them both NEED, WEAR and READ.

Luckily the usually love it all!! Especially the books. And I love that my boys are book worms, and both very advanced readers. Here’s some great book gift ideas my boys are currently loving..

MORE CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR KIDS FROM SMIGGLE

If you’re still looking for gift ideas or stocking fillers for the kids, then you really cannot go past Smiggle. Their shops are always loaded with fun and cool stationary and gadgets that the kids adore.. Here are some of our top suggestions..

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR KIDS - AND BACK TO SCHOOL - WITH THE COOLEST MARVEL BACKPACK AND STATIONARY FROM SMIGGLE

When it comes to Xmas pressies for the kids, calendar presents, stocking fillers, and presents for friends, if there is one store you can always rely on to covers all your needs, it’s Smiggle. Kids just love Smiggle for newest gadgets and gizmos and not to mention stationary. They always have so much with cool stuff all kids will love, and in the lead up to Christmas, there’s even more to check out..

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR KIDS FROM VETCH

If you have little kids, it’s not Christmas without toys under the tree -and at our house, toys from Vtech are always a great success!

HALLOWEEN WITH TARGET

Kids just love dressing up - and like most kids, we have a huge selection of dress ups collected through the years. But nothing beats a truly spooky costume on Halloween…

HALLOWEEN WITH THE REJECT SHOP

Halloween… the annual event kids absolutely love. And what’s not to love. Its all about dressing up and eating lollies. I totally get it. But from a parents perspective it can quickly become an expensive event. But thankfully Reject Shop always has everything you need, and without it costing a fortune. 

PRODUCT REVIEW // DECORATE YOUR WALLS WITH PHOTOWALL - WITH DISCOUNT CODE

I admit, I am addicted to beauty products - but if there is one thing that I love just as much, and if anything I have actually loved even longer, it is home decor. I am Danish after all, so I think that a love for design runs in my blood, so I simply love collecting special pieces for my home that I know I'll love for a long time.

We have a new large contemporary home, and some very large class that are still bare, looking for the right artworks to fill them… But I’ve now come across the coolest artwork wetsite ever - Photowall...

PRODUCT REVIEW // TEOXANE & LAUNCH OF AUSTRALIAN ONLINE STORE WITH DISCOUNT CODE

One of my newest skincare discoveries is TEOXANE Laboratories, which was established in Geneva, Switzerland in 2003 by by Madame Valérie Taupin and specialises in the design and manufacturing of hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers and cosmeceuticals, and now selling across 90 countries around the world. 

PRODUCT REVIEW: SKINSTITUT - POTENT AND HIGHLY EFFECTIVE, YET SUPER AFFORDABLE COSMECEUTICAL SKINCARE PRODUCTS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES

I have previously talked about the Australian brand Skinstitut, and today I am very excited to be putting some further products from heir large range to the test…

SPONSORED - KALINNI SKIN CO MICRODERMABRATION KIT - PRODUCT REVIEW

Nothing will ever beat that post salon-treatment feeling - but for me, with two little kids, finding time to go isn’t always easy - I love that at-home DIY beauty devices have come such a long way. I’ve been loving the new Microdermabrasion Kit from KALINNI Skin Co.

SPONSORED - LIVANI HAIRCARE - LUXURIOUS NATURAL HAIRCARE - PRODUCT REVIEW

Livani Haircare 

As with my other beauty products, I am increasingly looking for more natural alternatives - but while it may be a lot better for our environment, natural products are sadly not always performing very well - and when it comes to my long, wavy coloured hair, it is often left looking dry, dull and very frizzy. But that was until I tried Livani…. 

Livani creates a range of luxurious high quality natural haircare, using premium natural active ingredients for effective, yet gentle products. I’ve put a few of them to the test…

SPONSORED // NATURAL AUSTRALIAN SKINCARE FROM MEI & CO - PRODUCT REVIEW

Mei & Co Skincare

I love coming across new beauty brands, and even better when they are hand-made in Australia and cruelty free using 100% natural ingredients such as Australian Oils, Fruits and Extract, Aromatherapy Oils and natural preservatives such as Lemon Myrtle Extract, Aloe Vera Extract, Olive Leaf, Thyme & Rosemary Extract. They contain no chemical nasties, including no phosphates, SLS or parabens,

I’ve put the full Mei & Co skincare range to the test…

SPONSORED // TOUCH 24-HAND GUARD ALCOHOL FREE SANITISER FOAM - PRODUCT REVIEW

Once upon a time, my hand bag was loaded with countless lipsticks, lip glosses and makeup for touch-ups during the day - today, not so much any more. And all because of COVID, and going out now mostly requires a face mask covering half your face, rendering most makeup, and most definitely lipstick no longer as necessary. In its place, next to the face mask, is now always a bottle of Sanitiser. It has simply become a way of life. 

But we all know by now, that sanitiser isn’t just sanitiser. Yes, there are rules and regulations to ensure their efficacy - yet still, many are, to put it nicely, simply NOT nice. They smell horrid and they and are so drying for the hands. 

Enter Touch Sanitation Solutions - the Australian made and owned brand that develops sanitising solutions. 

I’ve put the Touch 24-Hand Guard Alcohol Free Sanitiser Foam to the test. The Touch 24-Hand Guard has proven to sanitise and stay active on the hands and offer protection for up to 24 hours. It also has added glycerin to help retain moisture and protect against skin irritations.

Unlike many other sanitisers on the market, Touch 24-Hand Guard has a unique MikroGuard+ Technology, which creates an antibacterial protective layer that kills or inactivates up to 99.99% of a wide range of germs and harmful bacterial.

Having two little school kids - and two dogs - I love the fact that it is independently lab tested and offers up to 24 hours of protection from germs, as well as it is vegan, alcohol free and non-toxic, so I know it is safe to use around my kids - as well as safe, should one of our Labradors sneak in a little lick or two!

Being alcohol free also means that it doesn’t have that strong chemical scent, but rather it has next to no scent, which I really like.

I also like that it dispenses as a soft foam, as I find it makes it much easier for little kids to use. It also dries quickly without any greasiness or stickiness, and hands are left so soft after use.

Needless to say, that we are big fans!!!

In additional to the Touch 24-Hand Guard, Touch Australia also makes Surface Sanitisers and Business solutions.

For more information, visit Touch Australia


The Touch 24-Hand Guard Alcohol Free Sanitiser Foam is available in various sizes from 50ml to 5litres - RRP: $8.95 to $129

Available from Touch Australia


Note, this post has been sponsored by Touch Australia, and products have been kindly provided - yet they have still been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy, with reviews honest and based on personal opinion and experience. Note that The Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter is not a professional or expert, so please do not substitute these opinions as professional advice.


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