Mums of the Hills Local Christmas Gift Guide 2022

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CHRISTMAS CATALOGUE

Local gifts by local businesses www.mumsofthehills.com.au

CONTENTS ABOUT MUMS OF THE HILLS

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Who we are, what we do

OUR BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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How to get yourself promoted with MotHs

SHARING CHRISTMAS CHEER

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GIFTS FOR THE KIDS

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GIFTS FOR HER

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GIFTS FOR HIM

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FOR THE GARDENERS

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THE PERFECT VOUCHER

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ALL ABOUT THE FOOD

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ABOUT MUMS OF THE HILLS Mums of the Hills (MotHs) was founded in 2015 as an online group to help local Yarra Ranges mums connect. Since then, the group has grown to a community with 5.3k 'moth' members that support and celebrate being a parent in the hills.

2022 has seen the return to the pre-COVID normal. Our local businesses are welcoming customers from near and far. It hasn't been without its challenges however with many of our businesses affected by the recent floods and challenged by external national and global issues out of their control.

This Christmas catalogue is the result of one almighty local online window shop. Images are linked to the business for ease of purchase. The list is by no means complete but I hope that what we have found will make shopping a breeze this Christmas.

Merry Christmas everyone x

MOTHS

BUSINESS DIRECTORY We all know who the main decision maker in the home is, MUM! If the kids are sick or need extra support; if the sink is leaking or the septic is smelling, chances are it’s Mum who will be searching for local businesses to sort things out because that’s just what mums do. They're amazing.

MotHs Business Directory is a super useful resource to make Mums life easier. The Directory is connected to our very active private group of 5.3k local mums who are always looking for and recommending local businesses. Now when moths ask for a

recommendation, the response will be, check the directory! Our directory businesses have also been afforded the larger spots in this catalogue which is our small way of giving back.

If you would like to see your business promoted in the MotHs Business Directory, please contact us via our website. www.mumsofthehills.com.au Cheers Belinda

Sharing the Christmas Cheer

DRERS DANDENONG RANGES EMERGENCY RELIEF SERVICE

Ph: (03) 9754 7777 Email: enquire@drers.org.au Web: http://www.drers.org.au/

THE PHILANTHROPIC COLLECTIVE Email: andrew@philanthropic.org.au Web: https://philanthropic.org.au/

HOPE ON FRIDAY

FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY CASSEROLES

Web: www.hopeinthehills.org.au/ Email: office@hopeinthehills.org.au

Web: www.foothillscare.org.au/#communitycasseroles

For the Kids

BATHS BY DESIGN

WATER BABY SWIM NAPPIES

Email: Bathsbydesign1@gmail.com Ph: +61 410 243 838 Web: www.bathsbydesign.store/shop

Email: sales@waterbabyswimnappies.com.au

BY AUDREY AND GRACE

GEPPETTO'S WORKSHOP PTY LTD

Email: byaudreyandgrace@gmail.com Web: www.byaudreyandgrace.com

Ph: (03) 9755 3300 Email: assist@geppettosworkshop.com.au Web: www.geppettosworkshop.com.au/ Location: 371 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd

Web: www.waterbabyswimnappies.com.au/

BEHIND THE TREES

BELGRAVE BOOK BARN

Ph: (03) 5968 3585 Email: info@behindthetrees.com.au Web: www.behindthetrees.com.au/

Ph: (03) 9752 5404 Email: info@belgravebookbarn.com.au Web: www.belgravebookbarn.com.au/

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS

T IS FOR TREEHOUSE

Ph: (03) 9754 8029 Email: lookingglassbelgrave@gmail.com Web: http://lookingglassbelgrave.com/

Web: www.tisfortreehouse.com.au/ Email: info@tisfortreehouse.com.au

ENCHANTED LITTLE OAK Enchanted Little Oak focuses on ecofriendly and ethically hand-made resources for babies and children. Our collection aims to support creative and imaginative play and nurture children's natural development. We have a wonderful range including unique open-ended toys, art and craft, flower presses, tableware, affirmation and yoga cards, hats and polarised sunglasses and lots of other treasures.

We are an online store based in Wantirna South (and you may have seen us at local markets too!). We offer local pick up and also postage Australia wide.

MUDDLARKS

LITTLE JONES CO BUSY BOOKS

Ph: 03 9752 0543 Web: Muddlarks.com.au

Ph: 0422093818 Email: racheladelholm@gmail.com

SASSY SWINGS’N’THINGS

HUGS FOR KIDS

Contact Details: 0428 265 086 Location: online only Web: www.sassyswingsnthings.com/

Email: info@hugsforkids.com.au Web: www.hugsforkids.com.au/

COG BIKE SHOP PROUDLY FAMILY OWNED & RUN! We pride ourselves on good old fashioned personal service for all of your cycling needs from a puncture repair to a full custom bike build. We hire, build and service all styles of bikes and sell new bikes from brands you can trust.

We are your one stop bike shop for all of your cycling needs including: Bike Hire (including E-bikes and bikes for All ages) Service & Repair Sales, Parts & Accessories (including helmets) New Bikes including TREK Bikes We also stock a range of scooters and skateboards as well!

Ph: 8736-8152

For Her

NATURAL WELLNESS CENTRE We are your holistic health and wellness centre in Monbulk, providing a variety of holistic and natural health services that support women and their families during all stages of life including preconception, pregnancy & postnatal care.

Our team of highly knowledgeable practitioners offer a wide variety of health services to help you achieve your health and wellness goals. The Centre was created with the intention to provide a warm and welcoming environment for all of our clients, allowing you time to deeply rest, heal and nourish your mind & body.

We are committed to using only the best natural and organic products during all spa & wellness treatments and throughout the centre to ensure our clients are not exposed to any toxic chemicals.

Ph: 0434 343 583 Email: hello@naturalwellness.net.au Web: http://www.naturalwellness.net.au/

JESS MEASOR ART

ENCHANTED PINES

Ph: 0412 723 795 Email: jess.measor.art@outlook.com.au Web: www.Jessmeasorart.com.au

Ph: 0407 454 660 or (03) 8719 3903 Web: www.enchantedpines.com.au/ Location: 5 Main Street Upwey

WHERE THE WILDE THINGS ARE

FLOWERS BY WARD & WYLIE

Ph: 0417 327 374 Web:www.wherethewildethingsare.com.au/ Location: 4/540 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd

PH: 0416 243 254 Email: LUCI@WARDANDWYLIE.COM Web: www.wardandwylie.com/flowers/

MUMS OF THE HILLS Mums of the Hills Inc (MotHs) is dedicated to supporting women through the years of motherhood, connecting mothers to services and promoting local businesses. MotHs was created as a local online private group in 2015.

Its passion for supporting and advocating on local issues has been recognised online and off.

We raise awareness and support research on the unique challenges that mothers experience living in the hills areas. In addition, we advocate and support research on topics important to our community including domestic violence, education and natural disasters such as bushfires and storms.

Our merchandise supports the advocacy work that MotHs Inc does. They are made by local artisans and so your purchase also supports local businesses.

Web: www.mumsofthehills.com.au/shop

TALL TREES STUDIO

KAREN STOKES DESIGNS

Ph: (03) 9751 0598 Email: hello@talltreesstudio.com Web:www.talltreesstudio.com/

Ph: 0401 901 441 Email: karenplacido@outlook.com Web: www.karenstokesdesign.com.au/

JODEE CREATIONS

WILGA

Ph: 61 3 9736 4336 Web:www.jodeecreations.com.au/ Location:4 York Road, Mt Evelyn

Email: hello@wilgaclothing.com Ph: 0491759174 Location: Kallista Web: www. wilgaclothing.com/

FOLDED BY ME

Hi I am April and I am 11 years old. I started making origami when I was 5 and when I was 7 I started to sell my origami at markets. I absolutely love making origami and would love you to buy it, you can buy the origami that I create right here on this website!

Email: foldedbyme@gmail.com Web: http://foldedbyme.com.au/

EPOCHE

LITTLE LANDS / MABEL

Ph: (03) 9755 1952 Email: info@epoche.com.au Web:www.https://www.epoche.com.au/

Email: hello@littlelands.com Web: http://www.littlelands.com.au

LOGANBERRY

JEAN BURGERS JEWELLERY

Web: https://www.facebook.com/Loganberry

Email: jean.burgers@gmail.com Web: https://jeanburgers.com/

THREE MAMMAS 100% natural, plant based skin, hair and body care plus biodegradable glitter and organic essential oils and accessories.

The team at Three Mamas is proud to bring you our range of beautiful, affordable, handmade organic skin, hair and body care products that work in harmony with you to support your health and wellbeing. Pure and gentle enough for the whole family, the entire range is made from 100% natural, plant based ingredients. Cruelty free and suitable for vegans, our products are completely free from toxins, preservatives and palm oil. Simple, yet luxurious, our range will leave you feeling fresh, clean and revived, with skin and hair that is nourished and vibrant. As well as our online store, Three Mamas supplies a variety of wholesale customers including organic supermarkets, bulk grocery stores, health food stores, kindergarten teachers, party planners, toy stores and more.

Ph: 0409867478 Web: https://www.threemamas.com.au/

BRENTWOOD COLLECTIVE

WANDIN FLORIST

Ph: 0434 372 308 Email: hello@brentwoodcollective.com.au Web: http://Scented-candles.com.au/

Ph: (03) 5964 3840 Email: flowers@wandinflorist.com.au Web: www.wandinflorist.com.au/

TEA LEAVES AUST PTY LTD

FRENCH WILLOW

Ph: (03) (03) 9755 2222 Email: info@tealeaves.com.au Web: http://tealeaves.com.au/

Ph: (03) 9737 1000 Email: hello@frenchwillow.com.au Web: www.frenchwillow.com.au/

OLINDA COLLECTIVE

FROM DUST

Ph: (03) 9751 1125 Email: contact@olindacollective.com Web: https://olindacollective.com/

Ph: (03) 9755 2510 Email: store@fromdust.com.au Web: http://www.fromdust.com.au/

QUIRKY AND THE JAKSTER

LENNOX OF SASSAFRAS

Ph: (03) 9755 3224 Emai: quirkyandthejakster@gmail.com Web: http://quirkyandthejakster.net/

Ph: (03) 9755 3958 Email: lennoxofsassafras@gmail.com Web: www.lennoxofsassafras.com.au/

For Him

THE ETCHINGS COLLECTION The Etchings Collection is one humble illustrator, drawing all the things she can draw. Specialising in pet portraits, she can help create a memorable commission of your furry family member, in hyper-realistic detail, or as a modern piece of line art – you guide the style. Priding herself in detail, all illustrations are hand-drawn

by Marika Paarman, and used as designs in a range of ready-made pet products that make wonderful gifts: stationery, bookmarks, and even a Pet Lover’s calendar for 2022. Complete your gift with a cute, punny Christmas card! If you love animals as she loves animals, chances are, you’ll get along just fine.

Web: https://www.theetchingscollection.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/theetchingscollectio n

BLACK GOAT TIMBERWORKS

EARTH FIVE LEATHERWORKS

Ph: 0432 564 376 Email: blackgoattimberworks@gmail.com Web: http://blackgoattimberworks.etsy.com/

Ph: 0425 713 889 Email: peter@earthfive.com.au Web: https://www.earthfive.com.au/

TEE JUNCTION

BUTLERS VINTAGE DEPOT

Ph: 1300 115 755 Email: custom@teejunction.com.au Location: 36 Hayward Rd Ferntree Gully,

Ph: (03) 9751 1138 Location: 1552 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road Olinda Web: https://www.facebook.com/hellobutlersvint agedepot

SEVEN PAGES

TREASURES OF ISTANBUL

Ph: 0490 125 786 Email: hello@sevenpages.com.au Location: 355 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Sassafras

Ph: (03) 9751 1406 Email: shop@treasuresofistanbul.com.au Location: 6 Parsons Ln, Olinda

TRUFFAUX HATMAKERS

MD KNIVES

Ph: (03) 9002 0906 Email: oska@truffaux.com Web: https://www.truffaux.com/

Ph: +61 432 427 066 Email: info@mdknives.com.au Web: www.mdknives.com.au

COG BIKES AUSTRALIA We pride ourselves on good old fashioned personal service for all of your cycling needs from a puncture repair to a full custom bike build. We hire, build and service all styles of bikes and sell new bikes from brands you can trust. We also stock a range of scooters and skateboards as well!

Our number one objective is to ensure that every customer enjoys their experience at Cog bikes and leaves satisfied that their bike hire, biking, scooter or skateboards needs has been met.

Monbulk Store- 80A MAIN RD MONBULK Ph: 8736-8152 Warburton Store- 42 STATION RD WARBURTON Ph: 5966 2213 Web: https://cogbikesaustralia.com.au/

For the Gardener

BEC’S BEEHIVE SUPPLIES

FORESTEDGE PERMACULTURE NURSERY

Ph: 0409 850 735 Web: www.becsbeehive.com.au Location: 45B Trumpington Grove Kallista

Ph: 0407 457 707 Email: msopermaculture@gmail.com Location: 74 Monbulk Road Kallista

BENEFICIAL TREE CARE

MURPHY'S MITRE 10

Ph: 0459 522 747 Email: beneficialtreecare@gmail.com Web: https://www.beneficialtreecare.com.au/

Ph: (03) 9756 6306 Location: Corner Main & Silvan Road, Monbulk Web:www.facebook.com/murphysmitre10

The Perfect Voucher

CHARLOTTE INGRAM WHOLE FAMILY HEALTH Naturopathic care and compassion.

Massage therapy from the heart.

Wherever we are — in my Belgrave Heights treatment rooms or online — you and I walk together to support your health in pregnancy, birth and beyond, as well as providing general health care for you and your family.

This includes evidence-based herbal medicine, nutritional and dietary support, and lifestyle advice.

I’m also a qualified remedial massage therapist for muscle relief or relaxation, including pregnancy massage.

BHSc (Naturopathy); Dip Remedial Massage; Cert IV Breastfeeding Education (Counselling); Graduate Certificate Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine; Bachelor of Medicines Management with Professional Honours in Complementary Medicines Email: hello@charlotteingram.com.au Ph: 0438 575 831

DEBRA KELLY MAKEUP ARTIST

KATE CASHIN PHOTOGRAPHY

Email: debrakellycreative@hotmail.com Web: www. debrakellymakeup.com.au/

Email: katecashin@outlook.com Web: www.katecashinphotography.com.au

FOR THE LOVE OF SCIENCE

FOR THE LOVE OF DANCE

Ph: 0405 776 038 Email: meagan@Fortheloveofscience Web: www.fortheloveofscience.com.au/

Ph: 0405 776 038 Web:www.fortheloveofdance.com.au/

SOUTHEAST MIND & BODY My intention is to offer a treatment that provides immediate and long lasting relief from whatever you are experiencing. It is effective to work on both the body and energy system while making positive changes to mind.

Cupping and Reiki Therapy provide a healing space for your mind and body.

Ph: 0402 429 041 Facebook: www.facebook.com/southeastmindand body

AMBER WILLIAMS

FOXBELLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Ph: Ph: 0408 080 796 Email: amberwilliamsphotography@gmail.com Web: www.amberwilliams.com

Ph: 0400 165 643 Email: ingrid@foxbellephotography.com.au Web: www.foxbellephotography.com.au

ESSENTIAL INDULGENCE

SOAP OPERA

Ph: 0417 328 113 Web: www.essentialindulgence.com.au/

Olinda Ph: (03) 9751 0223 olinda@soapopera.com.au Sassafras Ph: (03) 9755 3402 sassy@soapopera.com.au

TRAVEL MANAGERS I’m Sinead Phillips, Your personal TravelManager in the Hills. Whether you are planning a dream honeymoon, family holiday, business trip or yearly getaway to your favourite destination, having your own travel manager dedicated to your needs will ensure your plans become a reality. Being Irish, Ireland, the UK & Europe are my specialty. I have plenty of first-hand knowledge and love helping clients plan their perfect European holidays. Going to the far reaches of the world? No problems. I have you covered. Travel provides so many life enhancing experiences. I’d be honoured to help you create your own lasting memories.

Ph: 0429 793 245 Email: sineadp@travelmanagers.com.au

CHAPTER & SONG Hi, I’m Emily, a family, newborn and birth photographer. As a mum myself, I’m constantly in shock over how quickly my girls are growing, and being able to remember these glorious, messy, beautiful moments is so so important to me! I’m super passionate about capturing authentic connection and joyful moments for families. I’m all about low key and enjoyable sessions that leave you with memories just as beautiful as the images we make. If you’d love to preserve a little bit of the magic of the season you’re in with your little ones I’d really love to help you!

Email: emily@chapterandsong.com.au

DR SARAH FOGARTY Hi I'm Sarah and I am a pregnancy, postnatal, remedial and bereavement massage therapist and acupuncturist. I have been in practice for over 20 years and am a qualified pregnancy massage therapist who offers a warm, safe and supportive environment for treatment during pregnancy and the postnatal period. I take a patient-centred, evidence based approach to my clinical role with a treatment philosophy of integrated care.

Ph: 0405 078 914

It's all about the Food and Celebrating!

KILLIK HANDCRAFTED RUM

CHIEFTAINS FINE FOOD

Ph:0411 319 323 Email: ben@thatlittlebrewery.com Web: https://www.killik.com.au/

Ph: (03) 9752 5210 Email: hello@chieftainsco.com.au Web: http://www.chieftainsco.com.au/

THE FAT GOAT

OLINDA CELLARS

Email:hello@fatgoat.com.au Web: www.fatgoat.com.au/

Ph: (03) 9751 0999 Email: ross@olindacellars.com.au Web: http://www.olindacellars.com/

ONLY MINE HANDMADE CHOCOLATES

PROSERPINA BAKERY

Ph: (03) 9751 1862 Web: https://onlymine.com.au/

Ph: (03) 9755 3332 Web: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php? id=100063650466757

THE DELI PLATTER

RUBIES AND RUST

PH: (03) 9751 0144 Web: https://www.facebook.com/TheDeliPlatter

Ph: (03) 9751 1616 https://www.rubiesandrust.com.au/

AMPLE FOODSTORE

KALLISTA GENERAL STORE

Email:amplefs@gmail.com Web: https://amplefoodstore.com.au

Ph:(03) 9755 2577 Email: admin@kallistageneralstore.com.au Web: www.kallistageneralstore.com.au/

DRINKS WITH MYRTLE

YV HAMPERS

Email: hello@drinkwithmyrtle.com.au Web: http://www.drinkwithmyrtle.com.au/

Ph: 0419 909 979 Web: https://yvhampers.com.au/