Christmas

Welcome to Mum’s Grapevine’s Christmas HQ!

Here you’ll find our favourite gifts for kids of every age; loads of super simple Christmas crafts; delicious festive recipes and fancy food; DIY decoration ideas and wrapping inspiration; plus tips to keep you organised through the silly season.

Ho Ho Ho xo

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13 super cute Elf on the Shelf printables

Anita ButterworthNovember 23, 2017

Oh, little Elf on the Shelf - what adorable mischief you get up to. From the minute this little guy in red arrives from the North Pole, he's raring to give ... Read More...

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5 iconic food brands offer personalised labels for Christmas

Anita ButterworthNovember 15, 2017

If your little tribe is a family of foodies, these delicious, personalised edible Aussie treats for Christmas have your kids' names written all over them. T... Read More...

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Book Review: That Christmas Feeling

Natalie EslerNovember 13, 2017

That Christmas Feeling by Lili Wilkinson Can you feel it too? The pep in your step? The flutter inside? The happiness all around? Christmas is coming. Litt... Read More...

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16 more (choc-free) ways to fill an Advent calendar

Anita ButterworthNovember 3, 2017

The Christmas countdown is so much more fun when the little ones run to the Advent every morning in December, eager to get their daily surprise. If you'r... Read More...

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Count it down: 17 creative DIY Advent calendars

Anita ButterworthOctober 24, 2017

Kids love a good countdown, and crossing off the days until the jolly man in red arrives is the perfect way to build Christmas cheer. There are so many s... Read More...

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10 Elf on the Shelf arrival ideas

Anita ButterworthOctober 23, 2017

Our favourite little elves are on their way from the North Pole, heading to families all over Australia to sprinkle some Christmas magic. So it's time to st... Read More...

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Wrapping hack: how to gift wrap a present in 15 secs flat

Domenica KielyDecember 9, 2016

If you've got a mountain of presents to wrap here's how a professional wrapper from Japan's Takashimaya department store gets it done in less than 15 secs. ... Read More...

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Hilarious dad turns baby into a real life Elf on the Shelf

Domenica KielyDecember 8, 2016

When Alan Lawrence, first started documenting his life as a dad of six kiddos, he probably never expected to become a huge viral sensation, but that's exact... Read More...

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Santa cams: helping kids stay on Santa’s ‘nice list’

Domenica KielyNovember 23, 2016

Come December, every kiddo wants to be on Santa's 'nice list'. It takes good listening, no fighting and, the big one, no tantrums, to make your way on to th... Read More...

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12 fun fillings for DIY Christmas crackers

Hejira ConveryNovember 22, 2016

Christmas crackers look gorgeous on the outside, but it's what's inside that counts too. When it comes to homemade bon bons, the sky's the limit for festive... Read More...

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Snap, cracker and pop! 11 homemade Christmas bon bons

Hejira ConveryNovember 22, 2016

Bon bons are a beautiful addition to the Christmas table and it's easy to make crackers with Mummy's little helpers. So pull out the craft box and create a ... Read More...

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21 hiliarous Christmas jokes for homemade bon bons

Hejira ConveryNovember 22, 2016

Ho, ho, ho! Inside every Christmas cracker, there's a jolly joke just waiting to jump out. And a great thing about hand-making bon bons is hand-picking the ... Read More...

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He’s back! 24 new and hilarious Elf on the Shelf ideas

Domenica KielyNovember 15, 2016

It's almost time for lil' elves everywhere to make their way to our homes and cast their watchful eyes over the kidlets for the month of December. But wh... Read More...

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13 DIY wooden Christmas decorations to make

Hejira ConveryNovember 14, 2016

There's something about wood that just feels good. Whether it's wooden blocks or treasured wooden bead necklaces, wood is a natural choice for creating i... Read More...

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21 festive Santa sacks and stockings for lil’ elves

Domenica KielyNovember 9, 2016

Santa and his team of elves are busy making their list and checking it twice. Before the jolly red fella makes his way down the chimney on Christmas Eve, ge... Read More...

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