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Alphabet St giveaways Dec-Jan

Welcome to our monthly competition page. Hopefully by now you would have subscribed to our newsletter where you will now receive various VIP benefits of being a member of Alphabet Street. One such benefit is the monthly competition where you have the chance to win one of the beautiful products listed below.

The wol question is from my newsletter -you must be a subscriber to enter
To enter this month's competition, email me at info@alphabetstreet.com.au and tell me in 50 words or less how you plan on keeping the kids entertained over the school holiday period.


Willgo Paperwares
 
Mackenzie Design has been producing greetings cards designed in-house for the last 7 years and in 2010 Willgo was proudly launched, a range of paperwares including kids party invites, note cards, swing tags and of course lots of new card designs.
All our products are printed on quality stock and designed in-house in our Melbourne studio with passion and a love of simplicity.

This month one lucky reader will have the opportunity to win a 'Party Nose' Prize Pack.
The 'Party Noses' prize pack includes:
1 x Invitation Box Set (12 invitations, envelopes, envelope stickers & self adhesive magnets)
1 x Note Card Box Set (12 Note cards, envelopes & envelope stickers)
12  Swing Tags
12 Lolly Bags
6 large Greetings Cards
6 Small Greetings Card
RRP value over $90

For more information on WILLGO or to order from their fabulous range CLICK HERE.

 
Pinwheels and Pearls

Pinwheels and Pearls is all about simple, battery free, creative and imaginative play!
Swirls and whirls around and around, giggles and smiles of delight!
Pinwheels and Pearls gorgeous little handcrafted wands will give your little one hours of delight.  The 2 metre long 25mm double satin ribbon floats easily through the air allowing your little one to create beautiful patterns in the air around them.  They are constructed with a beautiful natural wooden stick that measures 12″ tall and the ribbon is attached to the handle by a quality brass swivel to help it twist and turn.  A fun jingle bell on the end adds a special touch to the wand.
Can be used for dancing, rhythmic gymnastics or just for fun. They create a stunning and colourful effect. All ribbon ends are treated to minimise fraying. They make great stocking fillers, party favours or birthday gifts.

This month you will have the opportunity to win a prize pack of 7 x Rainbow Ribbon Wands (pink or blue patterned wand base).  Value $95.00 (including postage)
Available from www.madeit.com.au/pinwheelsandpearls.com.au


Sporty Kids
 
Sporty Kids has great sports programs for kids 3 to 12 years old. All our programs are aimed at ensuring sport is accessible to everyone. We focus not only on developing skills, but also increasing confidence. With sessions in 5 locations 6 days per week you are sure to find a program, time and place to suit.
Sure to leave with a  smile..the kids too!
Sporty Kids is happy to offer 2 lucky Alphabet Street members the chance to win 1 term's fees for 1 of our programs valued between $100 to $120.
For more information on the Sporty Kids Program CLICK HERE.


Author Giveaway-Tania McCartney
 
Tania McCartney is a travel-loving Aussie who has been writing since her teens. She has lived in France, England and China and has been an executive secretary, advertising assistant and flight attendant. She is an experienced editor and magazine writer, has her own publishing company and is currently a senior editor for Australian Women Online. Her first book, Riley and the Sleeping Dragon was featured in the ABA's Kids' Reading Guide 2009/2010. Tania lives in Canberra with her husband, two kids and a pile of books. She is impassioned about mangoes and about writing for children.
This month one lucky readers will have the opportunity to win two books from the Tania McCartney stable.
The first book is her fabulous latest 'Riley' experience.
Riley and the Curious Koala - the third book in the fantastical Riley travelogue series for young children - takes our intrepid aviator on a trip around Sydney in search of a very elusive koala. Touring this magnificent city from the Harbour Bridge to Taronga Zoo, Riley is joined in his little red plane by characters from the first two Riley books - Panda, Dragon and Lion - who provide much comic relief and giggle-worthy shenanigans on Riley's journey. With only mere glimpses of this curious, leaf-munching and evasive critter, will Riley finally find what he is searching for? And what curiosities will we learn about this uniquely Australian animal?
With hilarious illustrations by Kieron Pratt and sweeping black and white vista photographs of one of the world's most beautiful cities, this beautiful multi-media book is a travel-lover's dream. Children will adore joining Riley on his search, taking in the sites and delights of Sydney as only Riley and his travelling band of fuzzy friends know how.
To celebrate the release of Riley and the Curious Koala: A journey around Sydney, we have a signed copy of the book to give away! The prize also includes a Riley badge, greeting card and Panda paper doll set, with a total value of $32.50.

The second book is handmade living - a designer collective is a stunning lifestyle and handicraft book like nothing Australia has seen before. Showcasing the talents of handmade designers, artisans and craftspeople from all over Australia, the book has been created under the Handmade Canberra umbrella, making it yet another feather in Handmade's cap. along with phenomenally successful quarterly market and retail store - Shop Handmade - in the nation's capital.
Compiled and written by author Tania McCartney in conjunction with Handmade founder Julie Nichols and Brisbane illustrator Tina Snerling, handmade living is absolutely unique in its design, featuring over 70 gorgeous projects and inspirational ideas that not only showcase our country's talent, but offer readers of all crafting levels the opportunity to create something whimsically precious and simply wonderful.
Thanks to Handmade Canberra, Alphabet Street has a copy of this beautiful book to give away!
handmade living. is published by Handmade Press, A$39.95RRP and is available Australia-wide. See http://www.handmademarket.com.au/ for more information, or to order your copy online.


The Cupcake Wrapper Co
 
The Cupcake Wrapper Co is a new company started by two mums, Natalie Olver & Kathy Jackson, from Melbourne Australia.
Our cupcake wrappers are a fabulous new concept for decorating your cupcakes.
They are quick, easy and economical - perfect for busy people.
Our simple but stylish designs can make any cupcake gorgeous!
Our beautiful designs are just the thing for making your event really special, no matter how big or small.
Whether it's for a birthday party, wedding, baby shower,kitchen tea or even just champers with the girls,
The Cupcake Wrapper Co wrappers will look fabulous! They come in a pack of 12 and are easy to assemble. The wrappers are for decorative purposes only.
Do not bake your wrappers with your cakes in the oven. One of the best features of our cupcake wrappers is that they are reusable. Just gently wipe them clean to reuse them time & time again. Our cupcake wrappers have been designed and produced in Australia using environmentally responsible products.
This month one lucky Alphabet Street member will have the opportunity to win a fabulous prize pack including the following items; 2 packs of cupcake wrappers, 2 packs of cupcake toppers and three polka dot paper lantern decorations.
For more information on The Cupcake Wrapper Co and to see the full range of beautiful products, CLICK HERE.


Chillikids Shoes
 
Chillikids shoes are fantastic value without any compromise to quality means Australia will now have a great choice over more expensive brands. Styling based on timeless classics will now give Aussie kids an alternative with enduring style.
Attention to detail make Chillikids shoes unique, colours are based on the latest global trends mixed with modern styling and little extra detail will make them irresistible to today's parent looking for a more practical, chic look for their kids.
We are offering a pair of leather sandals, valued up to $64.95 to the lucky winner. Super stylish and complimentary to any summer outfit, sandals come in sizes  26 - 37. For more information or to see all our super stylish summer range, visit us at www.chillikids.com.au.


Ickle Kids
 
Ickle Kids was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2007, and was born out of the desire to keep our young children entertained when we were out and about.
As any parent knows, things can get pretty challenging when you are looking after kids on the go. Tricky situations can include flights, train journeys, shopping trips, car rides, dining out or lengthy delays in queues or waiting rooms. Our range of ickle Kids activity packs, educational toys and travel toys are designed to keep little ones entertained in these exact situations. Our theory is: happy kids mean happy parents!
Our Activity Packs range has age-specific travel packs for children from 6 months to 10 years. Each travel activity pack contains a selection of fun educational toys for busy mums, dads and carers to just "grab and go". Our Travel Toys range includes lots of unique educational toys that can be added to your own activity packs. Our range also make wonderful gifts for kids.
This month one lucky reader will get the opportunity to win a fabulous educational game and brain teaser called Castle Logix.  Castle Logix is a fun new educational game that will help develop your child's logic thinking, fine motor skills, spatial insight and their imagination.
For more information on ickle kids and to see their fabulous range of educational and travel toys CLICK HERE.

 
Terms and Conditions
 
 Competition entries close at midnight on the 31st January 2011

    * Entrant can only enter once
    * Winners will be notified by email and names will be published in our weekly newsletter
    * Winners will need to respond to email within 7 days to collect their prize
    * Alphabet Street will determine what prize is issued to winning entrants
    *Entrants must be 18 years and over
    *Entrants must be from within Australia