Christmas Gift Guide 2023

The Northern Beaches Youth Theatre (NBYT) was reignited as a proactive response to helping the youth of the Northern Beaches find a safe, inclusive space to feel uplifted, build community and find relief and respite through the healing powers of theatre-making.

Now in its fifth season, NBYT has a growing enthusiastic cohort which called for two separate shows.

Christmas Spectacular is a family-friendly series of youth-devised pieces that will be showcased during the first hour of each performance slot:

Will Santa be saved from the ominous beast? Who stole the star and put Christmas in jeopardy? Can an epic quest restore the magical ornament? Enjoy three compelling stories over an hour of family-friendly fun.

There will be a 20 minute intermission for those staying for both shows and there will be seating for April Aardvark from ten minutes prior, until the strict start time.

April Aardvark by Nathaniel Moncrieff is a humorous play with important messages for ages 7+:

EZ and his gang of bullies have created a fake social media account to inflict torment and misery on their fellow high school students. The account’s name, ‘April Aardvark’, echoes through the halls with fear and confusion. The gang is smugly satisfied with the results until a new girl shows up to put terror in the hearts of everyone. 

Who is she? How does she know so much? And can she be stopped?

Which ticket/s should you buy?

Families with young children may prefer the early time and themes of the Christmas Spectacular, mixed ages may want to attend April Aardvark or take advantage of our two-show offers. Follow the link for ticketing details and prices (from $10 single to $60 family).

Show Times

Christmas Spectacular:

• Thursday 30th November and Thursday 7th December: 6pm – 7pm
• Saturday 2nd December and Saturday 9th December: 2pm – 3pm and 6pm – 7pm 

April Aardvark: 

• Thursday 30th November and Thursday 7th December: 7.30pm – 8.30pm
• Saturday 2nd December and Saturday 9th December: 3.30pm – 4.30pm and 7.30pm – 8.30pm 

Tickets available at bit.ly/NBYTXMAS23

Email: infonbyt@gmail.com
Facebook: Northern Beaches Youth Theatre
Instagram: nbyt_theatre
Location: 10 Jubilee Avenue, Warriewood

Serve up an ace gift this holiday season with Voyager’s Tennis Gift Vouchers! Whether your loved ones are seasoned pros or aspiring beginners, the vouchers unlock a world of tennis experiences. It’s the perfect way to get ready for the upcoming Summer of Tennis, share the joy of tennis, promote an active lifestyle, and create lasting memories.

The vouchers can be redeemed for a variety of Voyager programs and pro shop items and services across multiple Voyager venues, including:

• Coaching for juniors, adults, and performance players 
• Private lessons 
• Pro Shop products such as racquets, apparel, restrings, and accessories 
• Holiday camps

With Voyager locations in Seaforth (Wakehurst Tennis & Koobilya St), Narraweena (Narraweena Tennis), Willoughby (Willis Park, Chatswood), and Artarmon (Artarmon Tennis), Gift Vouchers offer the perfect way to make this Christmas unforgettable.

Purchase your gift vouchers here.

Phone: 1300 870 286
Email: info@voyagertennis.com
Website: https://www.voyagertennis.com/
Facebook: Voyager Tennis Academy 
Instagram: voyagertennis
Linkedin: Voyager Tennis Academy

Celebrate summer outside with these clever coasters that stabilise your wine glasses on grass, sand and tables + ShooFly, stylish weighted eco food covers.

Exclusive prints, beautifully packaged, perfect for BBQ’s, picnics, poolside and camping. 

Use code NBM to get a FREE picnic sack while stocks last! 

Email: lee@glassonthegrass.com
Website: https://glassonthegrass.com
Facebook: Glass on the Grass
Instagram: glassonthegrass

Rock Ur Road is like no other rocky road you’ve ever had. The creations are next level!

Choose from the regular menu line up, monthly specials or create your own in our Slab Lab. If you just can’t narrow down the flavours because they all sound so scrumptious, you can give the roundabouts a try and get smaller serves of a selection to taste all the flavours that tickle your fancy.

Rock Ur Road also have DIY kits so you can whip one up yourself at home as well as gift vouchers available to purchase if you’d like to spoil your loved one.

If you’re ordering more than 1 item use the code NBM in the order form for a 10% discount on your order that will be posted express Australia-wide or can be available for pick up on the Northern Beaches.

Email: hello@rockurroad.com.au
Website: https://tinyurl.com/y246nwhj (order form)
Instagram: _rock_ur_road_

Elegance Oven Cleaning is a family run business that has been providing unique and safe kitchen appliance cleaning services all over Sydney for the last 17 years.

They pride themselves on ensuring the safety of clients as they use non-caustic and non-toxic sprays which will leave your kitchenware spotless and odour-free. They clean a diverse range of kitchen appliances such as ovens, BBQs, stove tops, range hood & microwaves. 

To get a quote feel free to head to the website or contact via phone.

Phone: 1300 353 840
Website: https://www.eleganceovencleaning.com.au
Facebook: Elegance Oven Cleaning

Salvage Australia is a sustainable beach bag brand. Each beach bag is made from 4 recycled bottles and comes in a variety of prints. Salvage bags have double straps for convenient holding, a zip closure and an inside pocket. 

Salvage bags can not only be used for the beach, but are also great for shopping or great for weekenders/overnight bags.

Salvage bags are extremely lightweight and fold into A4 size, perfect for hassle free packing and a great size for gift giving. All orders can be gift wrapped for an additional $10 in a bio-degradable and reusable calico bag.

Use code XMAS for 30% off your 2nd bag when you purchase 1 full price bag.

Email: info@salvageaustralia.com
Website: https://www.salvageaustralia.com
Facebook: Salvageaustralia
Instagram: salvage_australia

Ladies Running Errands Northern Beaches is locally owned and operated by Theresa Finister Lynch. A proud Mum and Grandmother, Theresa understands the needs of the Northern Beaches community having lived here for many years. 

• If you and the family are flying away these Christmas holidays, let Theresa take you and your tribe safely to the airport in her very roomy 7-seater. 
• If you are worried about leaving pets at home over the festive period, Theresa also cares for animals and pets of all descriptions in their own homes and loves to walk /exercise your dogs. 
• Do the kids need to get to their school holiday activities? Theresa will look after them too for you. This lady is there to help make these holidays a breeze for parents & kids alike!

Phone: 0432 144 861 – for all bookings anytime 24/7
Email: nbeaches.theresa@ladiesrunningerrands.com.au
Website: http://northernbeaches.ladiesrunningerrands.com.au/
Facebook: Ladies Running Errands Northern Beaches 

AquaCaps are a unique range of waterproof trucker caps made for water lovers. Proudly owned by a local Northern Beaches Mum and Australian Design Registered. 

Designed for the beach, it can be worn from the sand to the surf. It floats, is quick-dry and chlorine resistant so perfect for the pool too!  Four funky kids designs to choose from plus a black adult size cap, all featuring a detachable chin strap with rashie clip. Great for surfing, boating and all activities on and off the water.  

The perfect Christmas gift, only $35 each or use code NBM when you order more than one cap to receive 10% off before 22 December ’23.

Email: support@aquacaps.com.au 
Website: https://aquacaps.com.au
Facebook: AquaCaps
Instagram: aquacaps.au

Give the gift of sailing this holiday season with a lean to sail, holiday program or gift voucher today! Select from one of the scheduled programs or purchase a voucher for a future lean to sail event.

Phone: 9998 3700
Email: sailtraining@rpayc.com.au
Website: http://rpayc.com.au/courses/
Facebook: Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club – RPAYC
Instagram: rpayc
Linkedin: Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Pintrest: RPAYC
YouTube: Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club

Created by a local School Counsellor for those caring for or working with children ages 2-10 years. 

This comforting bear and story make sharing and soothing emotions with your precious child or grandchild a much easier experience.

The story provides a helpful script for conversations and the bear holds their favourite items to calm with.

Use the code NBM at checkout during November to save 30% when you purchase both the book and bear combo.

Email: hello@comfyscoat.com
Website: https://comfyscoat.com
Facebook: Comfy’s Coat 
Instagram: comfyscoat

Treat someone special to a gift of a getaway with a Girls Getaways gift card. Girls Getaways are your go-to for planning your next girls’ weekend, friendship catch-up or mother-daughter getaway.

With ready-made packages across Australia that feature accommodation and inclusions such as pamper treatments, grazing platters, long lunches and more, they take the hassle out of planning a getaway by doing the research, bookings and payments for you. All you need to do is pick your preferred package and choose when you would like to travel.

A Girls Getaways gift card can contribute to any package on the website, allowing the recipient to choose between a city stay, beach break, wine weekend or country escape.

Email: takemeaway@girlsgetaways.com.au
Website: https://www.girlsgetaways.com.au
Facebook: Girls Getaways
Instagram: girlsgetaways

If you really want to impress your other half this holiday season, why not consider a gift card from Couples Getaways?

Specialising in ready-made getaway packages for couples and groups across Australia, whether you’re looking for a romantic trip with your partner or a fun weekend away with your friends, Couples Getaways is determined to take the hassle out of planning your next holiday.

They have you covered with carefully curated packages that pair beautiful accommodation with inclusions such as restaurant dining, massage treatments, wine and brewery tours, distillery masterclasses, rounds of golf, and more! 

With a Couples Getaways gift card, you can gift your partner, friend, or family member a contribution toward their next weekend away or opt to cover the full cost of the trip.

Email: letsgo@couplesgetaways.com.au
Website: https://www.couplesgetaways.com.au
Facebook: Couples Getaways
Instagram: couples.getaways

Local Personal Stylist Kristin helps clients achieve their best, most confident self. She will tailor a personal styling package specific to what works for you and your loved ones. 

Services include:

• Wardrobe Edit – Kristin will help simplify your wardrobe by eliminating what no longer works and showing you how to style pieces together that you already own.
• Personal Shopping – Whether it be an outfit for a particular event, a list of basic essentials, or a new wardrobe for the upcoming season, Kristin will ensure that you find a style that best reflects you.
• Gift Vouchers

Visit LE STYLE CO for more Styling offers and experiences.

Email: enquiries@lestyleco.com
Website: https://www.lestyleco.com/
Facebook: LE STYLE CO
Instagram: lestyleco

Wrap up the season with compassion

Support people doing it tough across Australia this holiday season by donating in lieu of a gift to not-for-profit donation platform GIVIT. Help make this festive period a time of giving and not overconsumption.

Search GIVIT give a gift to find out how you can help Aussies doing it tough this Christmas.

GIVIT is the smart way to give. GIVIT.org.au facilitate the donation of essential items to people in need.

Working with more than 4,500 support organisations across Australia, GIVIT ensure people get what they need when they need it most – whether recovering from an emergency event, or experiencing hardship due to bushfires, floods, domestic and family violence, homelessness, disability, or mental illness.

Website: https://www.givit.org.au
Facebook: GIVIT
Instagram: givit_aus
Linkedin: GIVIT.org.au

It’s Not Chess. It’s Better!

Chessplus is a fast paced, edgy version of chess where players combine their pieces as they play. It’s easier than regular chess and has many more moves and all new strategies.

Requires a basic understanding of chess and can be played as chess. 2 games in 1. A new Australian Board Game. 

Winner of the Australian Good Design Award.

Designer Edition RRP: $109.95
Players Edition RRP: $55

Website: https://www.chessplus.com
Instagram: chessplus.boardgame

A gorgeous makeup kit for little ones who love to dress up and play – and for parents who want to protect their skin from harsh grown-up products (& their expensive makeup!). Made with all natural ingredients and right here in Australia, the set is packaged in a luxurious magnetic closing box, making it perfect as a special gift! The colours included in the Deluxe Set are sweet, colourful, shimmery and designed for hours of fun followed by easy removal without harsh scrubbing or chemicals – just use water!

RRP: $45.95

Website: https://ohflossy.com/products/deluxe-makeup-set-for-kids
Facebook: Oh Flossy Kids Makeup 
Instagram: ohflossyofficial

Squad up with the plushiest version of the classic family game you’ll ever play! This original SquishmallowsTM Collector’s Edition of MONOPOLY lets players buy, sell, and trade their favourites from the Classic Squad to the Fantasy Squad, including Fifi the Fox, Rosie the Pig, Leonard the Lion and Benny the Bigfoot!

Start your journey with an exclusive 4″ Cam the Cat plush, then pick from one of the iconic custom SquishmallowsTM tokens: will you choose the Headphones, the Rainbow or the Feelin’ Mallow logo? Set up valuable Squads and Collections to charge your opponents more rent, and pick up Squish Squad and Mallow Days cards for unexpected prizes and penalties. Will you end up partying with Cam, or stumble across a rare SquishmallowsTM edition? Collect every space on the board and outsmart your opponents to be the last one with Squishcash and win the game! Just watch out for those tax spaces and try not to end up in Jail!

RRP: $69.99

Available at Big W, EB Games and selected independent retailers.

What do you do when you combine crafting with collectability?

Make It Mini Food! The only mini collectible that you can PREP, SET & DISPLAY. Each ball comes with realistic mini “ingredients” and kitchen accessories to make your own mini replicas of your favourite snacks and desserts! Each package is a SURPRISE, so you won’t know which mini you have until you unbox it!

In the Café series, find mini versions of Popcorn, Macarons, and Hot dogs. In the Diner series keep an eye out for Ramen, Pizza & Cakes. 

There are over 100+ unique replicas to collect. 

Collect all Series 2 Make It Mini Food Collectibles today!

Café RRP: $12.00
Diner RRP: $15.00

Available at Kmart, Big W and Target.

The fruity word game! Players race against each other to build crossword grids and use all their letter tiles. There’s no turn-taking to be found here-it all happens at once and it’s a race to the finish.

What’s inside:
1 x Fabric Carry Case
114 x Letter Tiles
1 x Instruction Booklet

RRP: $26.00

Website: https://bananagrams.com/products/bananagrams

Available at all major retailers and good toy stores.

Enter the enchanted realm of the Magic Mixies Pixlings and create a magic potion that reveals a magical Pixling doll! Watch as the liquid swirls mysteriously and transforms from deep blue to clear and magically reveals your Pixling. 

There are 3 different Pixlings for girls to create and collect! Will they find Unia the Unicorn Pixling, Deerlee the Deer Pixling or Marena the Mermaid Pixling? 

Kids will love joining the Pixlings in their enchanting land and adventuring into a world of REAL magic!

RRP: $35.00

Available at Kmart, Big W, Target and all good toy stores.

Little Live Pets – My Puppy’s Home allows kids to build a house that when complete delivers the cutest surprise in the form of an adorable pet puppy! My Puppy’s Home comes as a flat pack with all the tools and parts your child needs to construct a cute little puppy home. Assemble the house, lay out the welcome mat and fill the water bowl. Be amazed as you see cute little paw prints magically appear on the mat! Add the puppy’s name to the kennel and open the door! WOW! A cute pet puppy has appeared! So interactive with more than 25 sounds and reactions, as well as a toy bone. Repeat the magical arrival again and again! Kids will love My Puppy’s Home as they prepare the perfect home for a puppy to call their own.

RRP: $120.00

Available at all major retailers and good toy stores.

King Hydra is ruler of the Deep Goo Sea and stands at massive 9.5″ Tall (24cm). With 3 in 1 Goo Power, there is no other hero like him.

Kids will feel his power in their hands as they stretch and squeeze his three different goo fillings. The villains of the Deep Goo Sea will be left shivering with thought of defeating King Hydra’s “Triple Attack”.

One head launches a “Blast Attack” by shooting out a projectile from his mouth. Another head stretches out on its extendable neck to reach his target. And his powerful third head roars into action with lights and sounds as he uses his jaws in a “Chomp Attack”. With more than 35 sounds, King Hydra’s chest lights up as he wields his Golden Trident in the ultimate three-pronged attack.

Like other Heroes of Goo Jit Zu, King Hydra is super stretchy can stretch up to 3 times its size to a massive 80cm, then he goes back to his original shape to battle again and again. Prepare for the ultimate battle of the Deep Goo Sea with the ultimate hero.

What’s Inside:
1 x Stretchy Electronic Toy
2 x Accessories
3 x LR44 / AG13 Batteries

RRP: $59.00

Available at Kmart, Big W, Amazon and all good toy stores.

Play and perform like a real skater with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Half Pipe RC. It’s a full-function 2.4 GHz remote-controlled vehicle built to skate smooth and imitate realistic skateboarding moves. Designed with a movie-inspired style and your favourite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles riding the skateboard, the unique skateboard shaped controller makes it easy to gain speed, shift, and shred on any surface!

RRP: $49.00

Available at Kmart, Big W, Target, Mr Toys and Toymate.

Treasure X is going small in a BIG way! Its Mirco Sized meets Mega Adventures.

Kids can discover a whole new world of adventure, mystery, and treasure hunting with NEW Micro Figures in Treasure X Lost Lands. Boys and girls can explore Skull Island and search for real gold dipped treasure!

The Treasure X Lost Lands Skull Island Treasure Hunt Figure Pack has 10 levels of adventure. Kids will rummage through a location whether it be Frosty Falls, Snapping Swamp, Molten Mountain, Batwing Hollow, Sunken Sands, and Kraken Cove. Slice through the treasure map, reveal 4 micro sized figures and discover treasure in golden ooze.

1 in 24 packs includes real gold dipped treasure. There are 6 different locations to discover plus 24 characters for kids to collect including rare Glow in the Dark figures.

What’s Inside:

1 x Playset
4 x Character
1 x Tool
1 x Treasure
1 x Sticker
1 x Instruction Manual
13 g Golden Ooze

RRP: $10.00

Available at Kmart, Big W, Target, Amazon and all good toy stores.

Create GIANT bubbles with the Gazillion Bubbles Incredibubble Wand. Dip the wand into the specially formulated GIANT bubble solution and wave to make massive incredibubbles. This large wand comes with its own tray and bottle of Giant Gazillion Bubble solution specially formulated to create huge bubbles. Simply pour the solution into the provided tray, dip the wand into the solution, and give it a wave to create incredibubbles!

RRP: $15.00

Available at Big W, Kmart, Mr Toys and Kidstuff.

With CAT Power Haulers, you take control. These vehicles feature Motion Drive Technology allowing for fun and intuitive play that brings the action to life. With Motion Drive Technology, push the vehicle forward to make the engine rev and activate the lights; push the vehicle backward to hear back-up sounds; move the bucket or dump bed to hear hydraulic sounds and flash the lights. The features activated by the child’s interaction with the vehicle create an engaging and realistic, CAT experience every time they play. Appropriate for ages 3 years and up. Batteries included.

Available at Big W, Mr Toys, Kidtsuff and Caseys Toys.

Join Barbie™ and her friends for the first time ever on the Nintendo Switch in Barbie DreamHouse Adventures! Create your own Barbie DreamHouse experience. Enjoy a bunch of fun activities including baking, cooking, dancing, gardening, home design, mini games, and epic pool parties. Explore the Barbie DreamHouse with her friends and dress up in fashion-forward looks to get picture ready!

RRP: $69.95

Website: https://fivestargames.com.au/product/barbie-dreamhouse-adventures/
Facebook: Five Star Games

Available at Big W, EB Games, JB Hi-Fi, Amazon and The Gamesmen.

A Sparkling Holiday Must-Have!

Celebrate the season with the Limited Edition Care Bears Christmas Wish Bear! This enchanting 14″ plush captures the essence of holiday magic, featuring glitter fur that sparkles with festive delight. With a metallic nose, a glittery belly badge and holding their very own Candy Cane, Christmas Wish Bear adds an extra touch of sweetness, spreading joy and goodwill wherever they go. Whether you’re a collector or seeking a special gift for kids, this exclusive edition is a must-have. Send warm season greetings and make someone’s Christmas wish come true with the Care Bears Christmas Wish Bear. 

RRP: $39.00

Available from Big W.

A practical and sustainable gift!

Looking to snag some budget-friendly, sustainable gifts for Christmas this year? Or, practical gifts for those who seem to have everything already? Try a Lucent Globe Detergent Sheet monthly subscription at $27 per month, or one off 3-month bulk-pack purchase for $81.

Available for both dishwashers and laundry washing machines, Lucent Globe’s zero-waste and completely biodegradable household detergent sheets are designed to be good for the planet and for people, made with plant-based ingredients that have powerful cleaning enzymes and no nasties. It’s a creative gift idea that will be sure to impress.

RRP: $81.00 for 3-Pack 

Website: https://lucentglobe.com
Facebook: Lucent Globe 
Instagram: lucentglobe