Auckland Parent and Child Show
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Topic: Auckland Parent and Child Show
Posted By: mummy_becks
Subject: Auckland Parent and Child Show
Date Posted: 18 October 2009 at 9:09pm
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Who else is going to this and what day? And who is going to be on a stand during it??? I am coming up to it (to get stuff for friends of mine) and now am coming up to go during Saturday (Emma will try and talk to you about the change of dates and times later this week). Going to be bringing my boys with me as well. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 18 October 2009 at 9:21pm
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ooh ooh when is it ? ------------- 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 18 October 2009 at 9:28pm
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30,31 October and 1 November. More info http://www.parentandchildshow.co.nz - here
------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 18 October 2009 at 9:43pm
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Yep we'll be going, probably on Saturday sometime ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 18 October 2009 at 10:35pm
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I'll be working all of the Friday and Saturday on the http://www.bobbyjbaby.co.nz - Bobby J Baby stand, would love to see people there!
The sales pitch: if you have a Moby wrap already, swing by the stand cos there's a free gift for those spotted wearing one. If you don't, I think they'll be $10 off at the show. She has some gorgeous baby shoes too (don't know about the discount for those). ------------- 
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 19 October 2009 at 8:40am
Will have swing by weegee Definately a babywearing event!-------------   
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Posted By: kiwigal
Date Posted: 19 October 2009 at 9:38am
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I will be going on the Friday as my son will be at school |
Posted By: kiwigal
Date Posted: 19 October 2009 at 9:46am
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Jess I will have to come over and say hi |
Posted By: Caronz
Date Posted: 19 October 2009 at 10:59am
For those that have been before- how much of a nightmare is taking a buggy? Wee man only lasts about 10min in front pack and I have no other way of carting him around 
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Posted By: sottise
Date Posted: 19 October 2009 at 11:35am
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Caronz - we went with The Beast buggy last year and I was surprised how much of a problem it wasn't. The aisles are nice and wide and everything's well spaced out so it shouldn't be a problem.
Plus buggy = more room to store purchases. >.> ------------- 
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Posted By: KweenJ3
Date Posted: 19 October 2009 at 11:50am
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Im going on the Friday
Definitely worth taking the buggy:) ------------- Jacinda, 26, Mum to Aiesha 10yrs, Carlos 9yrs and Brooklen 22 months:) |
Posted By: Dani01
Date Posted: 19 October 2009 at 12:16pm
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It would be a bit silly if they didn't have wide aisles for the prams!! lol
We are in CHCH and will be in Auck for this weekend, thinking about attending. Is it worth it? Do you get lots of discounts or freebies? (sorry Mummy Becks don't mean to hijack the post!!) ------------- http://tickers.cafemom.com"> 
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 19 October 2009 at 12:18pm
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Depends really. 2007 was really good and I got heaps of stuff and good deals. Last year was a write off TBH and so we won't be wasting the admission fee this year. -------------  
 
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Posted By: KweenJ3
Date Posted: 19 October 2009 at 2:43pm
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I think everyone has their own opinions on these as with everything else. I guess youve got to go and experience it for yourself to know wether or not you like it and will go again. Weve gone every year since Miss 10 was in my belly and each yr is different, some yrs are really good and there has been a few ok ones but overall they are awesome! Great discounts, awesome deals, lovely people, informative and helpful stands and a great way to see and find out about new products. I love it and will continue to go every yr until I dont need to anymore:) ------------- Jacinda, 26, Mum to Aiesha 10yrs, Carlos 9yrs and Brooklen 22 months:) |
Posted By: palomino
Date Posted: 19 October 2009 at 3:08pm
| Il be going up on sunday. Yay will have to wear the moby and get DP to carry all my purchases lol |
Posted By: Febgirl
Date Posted: 19 October 2009 at 3:39pm
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We went last year and found it great - lots of discounts and giveaways. We took DD who was around 8-9 months old so got given baby samples as well as a few toddler things. Pram wasn't a problem at all, I was surprised at how much room there was.
Not sure if I could be bothered waddling around it hevily pregnant though!  ------------- Two little girls under 2! 
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Posted By: BeLoved
Date Posted: 19 October 2009 at 6:53pm
| I am going to go on the Friday and I will be taking the buggy. Hoping to get some MCN's |
Posted By: noodle
Date Posted: 19 October 2009 at 7:42pm
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I'm gona probably go on the Friday for a wee nosey too ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 19 October 2009 at 8:06pm
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OHbaby! will be there - come visit us on stands 332-333! Not 100% sure what days/times I'll be there, I have to check the roster. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: girly_girl
Date Posted: 19 October 2009 at 8:13pm
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I'll be there - coming up probably Saturday! Looking forward to it!! ------------- 
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Posted By: xLUCKYx
Date Posted: 20 October 2009 at 11:33am
| Ill be there! I am taking the Friday off and going childless - love the PNC show! Will actually have some dosh to spend this year cant wait! |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 20 October 2009 at 12:57pm
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i think last year it was on labour weekend itself which didnt help? Def take a stroller - plenty of room and gives you more room to stash stuff!
ill be there all three days - come stop by and say hi and check it out...we back onto the parents room - totally convenient!! check it out... http://www.wombinbloom.co.nz - www.wombinbloom.co.nz |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 20 October 2009 at 12:58pm
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oh an jez you know ill come by and say hi one day at least for sure!!! let me kow what stand you have - i think we are B6?
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 20 October 2009 at 1:08pm
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becks u have to stop by and say hi - long time (14 months or so???) - eek!
Jez - Break? what is this break you speak of? I cant imagine I am gonna get one! and am taking bets on when and how often DH turns up with the child just cause he cant cope by himself (we at show and his parents in oz for weekend! LOL!!!) and sorry cant spill on specials but there will be some mega ones on the day.... |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 20 October 2009 at 4:07pm
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thanks...i think we are set - but if u hear me yelling it will be cause the "helpers" dont turn up - hence why I am picking them up and transporting them there! LOL!!!
hope all u OBers come up and say hi to us all on the stands!!! should be a good show... |
Posted By: kellie
Date Posted: 20 October 2009 at 5:31pm
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Well I have just convinced DH to take me to Auckland that weekend so I might come and say hi to you guys if that is okay ------------- 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 20 October 2009 at 6:05pm
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Yep I will def stop by I will be there Saturday probably in the morning cos I want to get back to Waiouru for a party down here on Sat night. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 20 October 2009 at 7:58pm
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I went last year (first time) and was only just preg... wad definitely worth going, but I think I will get more out of it this year with a wee one than when just preg and having so long to go before baby is even here.
I'm going on Friday to try and avoid the weekend crowd, plus with DS at school (and its a 'dad' weekend so no pick-up that day lol) it means I dont have to rush through to be home at a particular time! ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003  
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 20 October 2009 at 8:29pm
| just had to say Rochele - looked at your website and loved it! will recommend you as some of my gfs get UTD |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 20 October 2009 at 9:24pm
aww shucks thanks lizzle  its early daze but we getting there.....
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Posted By: HoneybunsMa
Date Posted: 20 October 2009 at 10:10pm
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I'm planning on going and let my coffee group know that it is on. I will look at going on the friday probably dunno yet. Will be bringing DD along, wish I coulda held out on the mcn's till the weekend but I didn't wanna buy more disposables and DD can't fit her currents ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 21 October 2009 at 8:04am
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We are going on Sunday so I might just see some of you there :) ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!) 
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Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 21 October 2009 at 8:41pm
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hey i am planning on going on the friday & again on the sunday. Wanna check out prices on certain things & go back on the sunday to buy them. would love to take dh to look at some of the stuff but dont know how well i will go at persuading him to come. lol.
Have been for the last 4 years. i love it! When last year with a newborn & it was still good. Had sworn i would never take a buggy but my goodness it was way better last year as i had somewhere to put all the freebies! Would love to meet some of you & since i stop by every stand will try memba who to say hi to. -------------   
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 23 October 2009 at 2:09pm
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how sad is this (or how stressed am i?) - my dream last night was ALL about setting up the display at the parent and child show and moving boxes etc....
eek - DO not go through and sort out stock for hours before going to bed!!!! I feel like I have done the show already now!
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Posted By: ?Lolly?
Date Posted: 24 October 2009 at 12:15am
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lol Bombshell! Thats funny =p ------------- Captain Chaos (5) & the Trouble Monsters (2!)
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Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 28 October 2009 at 10:18am
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I'll be there too on the Total Learning stand all day friday and all day saturday.
Maybe I'll get to meet some of you lovely ladies ------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 28 October 2009 at 3:26pm
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i'm so stoked! i won two tickets :D yay! Can't wait! -------------
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 10:06pm
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we gave away tickets too...was so nice to give them to people who were happy to have won too!!!
Hey Katherine - lovely to see you today - shame you were so "smelly" from working out setting it all up - but hope you enjoy the show and will def come see u on the OB stand when i get a chance - IF i get a chance!!!!!!!!! if anyone wants to pop over and say hi to us at wombinbloom we are in pavillion 2 stand B6 right next to the wooden desk man and across from the springfree trampolines - so glad Ella wont be there!!! think OB is at the other end of the show grounds! |
Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 29 October 2009 at 10:23pm
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well DS1 got chickenpox today so wont be coming tomorow :( so please save me some freebies ladies :D will be there sunday with extra bells on!! -------------
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Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 8:35am
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Good luck to those of you that have stands Ro and Emma, I was hoping I
could go along with Kelly and nanas Tybear, but she wants to take DH along ------------- susie |
Posted By: kiwigal
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 4:28pm
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Had a great time at the show and have got formula coming out of our ears |
Posted By: HoneybunsMa
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 4:30pm
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Oooh is it good? Was going to go today but DP got called into work early Susieq Kellys silly, I wanna go with mum so I can hint at things for her to get me lmao sad huh ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: X
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 5:16pm
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It was great! I got some new MCN's (2 Ittibittis & a nudey rudey). Just washed them in the washing machine so I can try them on DS. Also got a brolley sheet for when it's time for TT, some BioOil for the stretch marks & dry skin (luckily I didn't get any stretch marks with DS so hoping for none this time) & I got a subscription to Oh Baby. The free gift was this cool Crayola fingerpainting easel thing (which apprently is worth $35). I also got heaps of free samples. I think it was worth going. I'm on a real shopping buzz now I don't think DH is going to be happy about all the money I spent but it's his own fault for not wanting to go-if he was there he could've reined me in. Anyway, all the stuff I bought was on sale so I actually saved him money
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Posted By: palomino
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 5:21pm
| ooooo cant wait!! yay for shopping |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 5:50pm
We had a great time today! Was awesome to chat to Emma and Katherine and Bombshell and we saw Ginger as well. Loved the OB Mag subscription offer and Miss M loves her new activity centre!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 5:59pm
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I'm going on Saturday and have been looking forward to this for ages as have never been before
Were there good discounts on the MCN Odette? The two main things I want are some MCN's and a sling. Plus anything free Not sure how long I'll last being 37 weeks pregnant though.------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">  
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Posted By: X
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 6:03pm
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Nudey rudey trial pack $30 (Think it's normally $40 odd?) from the Lola & Ben stand.
Trial pack Itti bitti (one SIO & one AIO) $50-it's normally $55 online. And ittibitti buy three get one free. There were some other MCNs there but I didn't check those-I was specifically looking for these 2 brands. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 7:15pm
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I am gutted I can't come up to Auckland now ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 7:40pm
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Hey guys,
We survived day one - madness, but a cool kind of madness . It was great to see so many familiar faces, and meet a few of you that I hadn't met before. We were so busy we barely had time to sneeze, our show-only subscription offer this year is especially awesome, so if anyone is thinking of subscribing, it's a great time to do it - but get in quick, we'd hate for you to miss out if we run out of stock.
See some more of you tomorrow and Sunday! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: myonlineself
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 8:08pm
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How long do you think you need to allow to get around everything ? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 8:25pm
I actually think this subscription offer is one of the best I've seen! Miss M adores her activity centre and it's nice to get something that we actually do use rather than throwing out half a goody bag that we don't get as much use out of! Love it! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Maya wrote:Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 10:19pm
Don't forget meeee! 
I scared poor Ginger, had never met her IRL before and when she stopped by the stand to look at shoes I said "Hi Cuinn!" 
Was lovely to see lots of "us" there, I saw Jezsika and melnel too. On the MCNs front Snazzipants are there too (opposite itti bitti so a bit of a one stop shop). Lola & Ben's stand is lovely, I was standing opposite them looking at their stuff all day, their sleeping bags are so gorgeous and so are all those Unido slings. -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 10:43pm
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DH is going to have a heart attack when I start buying all these MCN hehehe. Will look up Unido slings now as that might be what I'm after also ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: X
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 11:07pm
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those unido slings look awesome (& the ladies at the stand were so friendly). I need one for the next bubba. I had a front pack for DS but I think a sling would be so much better. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 6:26am
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wow so many OB gals at the show yesterday!!! and so good to see you all!!! Deb I think walked around the most...we counted she had gone round about 4 times LOL! Met some of you who asked if you had heard of wombinbloom on OB threads and introduced yourselves...lovely lovely to meet you!!!! Gen you looked lovely and miss maddie is so cute. Jess - OMG you were busy!!!!
the gift with the OB subbie is awesome - we already have the crayola easel so got the crayon and stampers instead...Ella is gonna love them. I also subbied to LT as I always do and their gift pack was full to brim and you got a 60mls of bio oil at the show from them too! and the current mag too! we have some awesome specials as do the MCNs stands etc etc....hope to see more of you today and tomorrow...and OMG i miess ginger...mum saw her and imissed ...eek too busy! I have still not seen Cuinn IRL yet! ugh!
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Posted By: LILLIS
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 6:37am
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looking forward to coming along to this tomorrow - should be a good day.
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Posted By: lovingmummyhood
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 7:51am
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I'm going today and am so excited! Finally going to subscribe to OhBaby Got a little list of things I *need* to get as well ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: noodle
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 9:20am
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Man I didn't realise there were so many of you there yesterday hahaha I just saw Jess and kiwigal!
(I would only 'know' you from photos anyway tho lol )------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 9:58am
Yes!!! I knew I was forgetting someone!!! *blush* So you were the person who scared poor Ginger....she mentioned someone startled her! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Aprilfools
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 10:39am
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Keep an eye out for the drowned rat covered in fluff. That will be me.
We're coming straight from swimming lessons and something has made it into my washing putting fluff all over everything. Looking forward to subscribing to the OB mag. I'm ready to spend!! Thank god DH isn't coming. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 12:05pm
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LOL Weegee is a stalker, Weegee is a stalker I must have missed Ginger... (dear God please tell me I didn't see her and not say hello )
I've got my outfit in the dryer, about to go and have a quick shower then back to the show for the afternoon. Will be wearing more sensible shoes today -- I had my hobble on by the end of the day yesterday. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 12:54pm
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Was nice to see some OB faces :) Bombshell I had no idea that was you at wombinbloom!!!!!
Weegee is quite the sales lady, happily wearing my moby all morning LOL! Emma the subscription gift is awesome!!! By far the best giveaway there this year imo!!!! I want to go back and get a P&T but not sure I can be bothered to drive all the way back and park (eww) if they dont have any left... OH well. Have fun those who are going today -------------
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Posted By: kiwigal
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 1:11pm
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It was great to bump into you and meet your little Rory. Jess it was great to see you as well We need to do a proper catch up oneday |
Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 2:30pm
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ok i have tears forming that i missed most of you :( i do however get to go tomorrow avo, just hope i get enough time to look! -------------
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Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 3:04pm
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I went to the P&C show and it was great! Signed up for Oh Baby mags, but was too shy to introduce myself Yay for the freebies though.
Also got both DH and I slings and a bunch of cloth nappies to try out. They're all in the wash now since it's a nice sunny day. Can't wait to try them all out once our baby arrives! ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: Aprilfools
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 7:24pm
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I enjoyed it a lot more this year than I did last year. You guys working there are amazing to stand there all day talking to complete strangers. I'd just go all stoopid.
It's a dangerous place though. I walked out with a much lighter bank account and mum too. Took me a while to work out that most places had eftpos DUH! But grrr coz there was still something I forgot to go back and get and I really wanted it. Subscribed to the OB mag and then when walking back to the car found a copy that someone had dropped and it was the earlier issue I didn't have. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 7:29pm
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aprilfools, good score!
I wish i could subscribe tomorrow when i go :( but sadly not in the budget :( Oh anyone going tomorrow, good idea to print off addy labels before you go otherwise you have to pay for them. makes life SOOOOO much easier!!!! -------------
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Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 8:05pm
LOL.. same! Although admittedly it was starting to get a bit busy so I would have felt a right prat holding everyone else up! The OB freebie was awesome... Jae will be just old enough next xmas to use it so theres 2010's santa pressyt sorted haha!! ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003
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Posted By: monkey33
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 8:25pm
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Hmm I am glad I am taking my Mum instead of DH tomorrow by the sounds of it - lots of purchases!!
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 8:55pm
LOL...yep me, mum and my roped in long suffering friends! LOL!!!! I think there are still P and Ts left - they are stored with our stuff and there was still some left today.... long day - a lot busier than yesterday! and amazed at how many feeding tops and dresses we are selling....and nearly sold out of small singlets! phew....exhausting stuff!!! and sore sore sore feet...am thinking about socks for tomorrow! Ella came and bounced on the trampolines right next to us...and saw the farm etc outside... was great to meet even more - AND am sure a couple more shy ones who I noticed looking at us but werent brave enough to come say hi....def come and say hi to me!!! I love meeting mums IRL!!! |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 8:58pm
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oh yeah and if you are a southern cross member take your card along and you get an awesome picnic set with rug, or a backpack with towel and pedometer!!! Freebie bottle in babyonline bag is cool - Ella is gonna use it a lot in summer!
i think the OB subbie is $28??? oops should check my receipts!
oh and I am in love with the dollsshouse!!! can BIG girls still play with those....???? jess - we will try to chat again tomorrow! LOL!!!!
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Posted By: Aprilfools
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 9:12pm
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Do you mean the spoilt rotten dolls house?
I want to get Harper the boat AND the treehouse and then I want the play house for me. That house is fully insulated, only the lounge in my 'big' house is insulated. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 9:12pm
omg really!? Damn... wish I'd known that!! and yup, $28 for a 12 month sub ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 10:12pm
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Just found out my BIL was working the BNZ stand! He gave me 2 fickets!!! Woop Woop, P&T here i come I hope they still have the one I want!
Oh and I will be sporting my dashing new moby, which Jake and I love, love, love! Thanks again weegee. -------------
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 10:35pm
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some of my fave bargains were the snazzipants - $25 for a cotton fitted, a bummis cover and a prefold. a cute topsy turvy millie mollie doll and a book and dvd ... oh and u+baby had some good $10 bargains as well and i found a stand with $2 books and $5 spongebob umbrellas. was good to see so many people i knew there too. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 3:47am
 Rats why wasn't this on last weekend when I was stil in NZ???? Sounds like so much fun.
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Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 9:36am
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oooooo so excited! AND i have $100 to spend if i wanna! yay! hmmm,m just gotta work out if i spend half on subs or not -------------
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 2:31pm
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We had a great time this morning - got myself a poppit wrap and a mocka running bike for Harry for Christmas (only $99!). Also ordered everything we needed for next bubs - Phil and Teds double kit, cocoon and double covers... they're delivering it free and there was discounts on everything. Oh and we got Harry a cool Elmo cd for Christmas that says his name in the songs "This is the song, la la la la, Harry's song" it's awesome.
We went without Harry - I missed him and we probably got less attention (DH told me to stick out my preggie puku lol) but it was nice and relaxing not having to worry about him getting bored. It was busy but didn't feel crowded at all. ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: palomino
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 4:13pm
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omg i spent waaay too much money. Nice to meet emma at the OB stand and got my subscription finally. Got a free thing for wearing our moby... bonus!!
and also got 4 itti bittis <3 |
Posted By: HuntersMama
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 4:22pm
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I had a great time too! I was over it after about an hour though, its pretty full on with everyone trying to get you to sign up for things and listening to all the sales talk.
I bought a natures sway sling, safety sleep, saftey wrap thing - kind of like a cot bumper and a cute little lamaze toy. I could have bought so much more there were great specials ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 8:55pm
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yes the spoilt rotten dolls house....OMG that dolls manion one is divine...maybe the mummies who have always dreamed of one can pool money and share it LOL....I would LOVE it for me!!!!
we bought (yes not just selling - LOL!!!) brolly sheets for Ella to start no pullups at night (eek!) and also got two car seats from babies.co.nz - guy did an awesome 5pm deal for us (after I kept bugging him!) on supernanny booster seats!!! and then Ella got spoilt rotten by the stalls around us...spent half a day on the trampolines and then got an awesome outdoor wooden hangy thing she wants to hang at the beach! am EXHAUSTED!!!!!!!!!! but loved seeing Kelly (caitlynsmummy), Amy, Jess iwith her Ella (who my Ella now says after meeting for first time "she is my friend!") and so many more Ive forgotten!!! |
Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 9:20pm
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Bombshell, i came over & asked the ladies who you were, but you were busy & i was shy so didnt say hi sorry.
I was disappointed this year as baby factory werent there But i did fork out & buy myself a trial starter pack of real nappies. cant wait for them to arrive. the lady even threw in a free night booster, is delivering for free & has even upgraded them to coloured ones! Am stoked as within a lil time of being there had managed to get both my friends i was there with to buy a buggy each! i should become a p&T seller! lmao!
Was also gutted that i didnt get the lil treasures goodie bag!  For those that got one, what was in it this year?-------------
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Posted By: Troods
Date Posted: 01 November 2009 at 10:07pm
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ooh ooh *puts hand up* I went today. On my own too. Left Emily and DH at home. It was great. I got to get round the place in record time and see everything I wanted to, got what I wanted to get, and even said a quick hello to Emma and Maya at the OB stand It was busy but I didn't think it was too crowded either. And I think being there on my own, preggy belly poking out ,carrying my heavy load of bags (I even had to make a trip to the car after only 1/2 an hour LOL to drop off some purchases and go back in), I seemed to get a lot of attention from the exhibitors who were very helpful and friendly. I think a lot of them thought it was my first pregnancy until I mentioned I'd left my toddler at home with the husband and they were like "oh, so you know what it's all about then?"
I even managed to get some christmas shopping done for babies of friends and family. Fantastic! Bombshell I've just realised who you are You lot must've done well this weekend - you were sooo super busy!! Sorry I couldn't hang round a bit longer and chat but I really had to get going. Besides you were so busy and I didn't want to hold you up.------------- 
Missed MC July 2011
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Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 02 November 2009 at 1:51pm
Roar!! I just seen one on TM nearly new for $25 less than the one I got. ------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: kellie
Date Posted: 02 November 2009 at 4:19pm
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I think I saw you Bombshell (are you blonde?) and I definitely saw Maya. Thanks for the free mag :)! I was too shy to introduce myself lol and you guys were busy anyway.
Great show. I had no idea there would be so many freebies!! -------------
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Posted By: Katherine
Date Posted: 02 November 2009 at 4:50pm
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Funnily enough, almost all of the OHbaby! team has taken the day off today to recover from the weekend -- it was wild! We gave away 3000 magazines and met heaps of lovely people. I also got to wander around and buy some of the show specials myself -- the best part of being at the show for three days is being able to see what everyone else has and making plans to buy! It was great to see so many familiar faces among out messageboard friends, clients, advertisers, and small businesses run by mums like us. I felt so inspired and can't wait til next year. And next time, please don't be shy about introducing yourself -- we're all friendly! |
Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 02 November 2009 at 8:53pm
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Katherine, i was hoping you guys would be doing the cover shoot thingy again & there wasn't any :( -------------
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 03 November 2009 at 9:54am
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Me too chonny, I remember last year DH saying "our bubba can do that next year" oh well. -------------
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Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 03 November 2009 at 6:54pm
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I got the Treasures goodie bag chonny. It had in it:
Magazine Voucher for bio oil (claimed there) Little prevage (anti-aging cream) Mitchum deodorant Some hair care stuff Ribena drink Little dove soap Tea sachet Little formula sachets Other food stuff I've forgotten So a few bits and pieces but no big awesome thing, I liked the bio oil the best as was planning on buying some so saved me $20. I liked the Oh Baby one better ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: palomino
Date Posted: 04 November 2009 at 7:59am
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Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 04 November 2009 at 8:56am
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Jess, which stand where you on hun? -------------
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 04 November 2009 at 9:45am
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Jess was on the Itti Bitti stand.. I walked out with 4 new itti's even though I promised I wouldnt!!!!
Who was the celeb????? -------------
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Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 04 November 2009 at 10:55am
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Oh, i went to that stand too...... i spoke to an older lady tho, don't think that would have been you My Friend KMARIE bought some itti bittis too. She said they really are itti bitti -------------
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 04 November 2009 at 9:11pm
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I gave a free mag to a certain TV actress, then Katherine sold her a sub, but to name her would just be telling ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 04 November 2009 at 10:28pm
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That wouldn't have been another twin mummy by any chance would it? ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 04 November 2009 at 10:42pm
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chonny and trudie....yes sorry we got so busy when you guys were around...and chonny i think i had just managed to pop over the watch ella on the trampolines when you came...and you spoke to my mum...Trudie...LOL now you know my dirty little secret LOL!!! ;-)
nope not me blonde (well not til summer again maybe!) - that was my long suffering friends Del! I am still exhausted...and my feet are numb in places...but was def worth it!!!! we are now contemplating doing wellington next year....I know Leish will love that!
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Posted By: sarahm
Date Posted: 10 November 2009 at 5:48pm
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Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 10 November 2009 at 6:37pm
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Don't have the leaflet but see if YB2009 works -------------
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Posted By: sarahm
Date Posted: 10 November 2009 at 8:43pm
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