Gruesome in a cute fashion is the current trend and many people see the fun in these unique plush toys. They celebrate such well known monsters as zombies, vampires, mummies and werewolves in a fun and cute package.
Deddy Bears are an example that exemplifies this trend.
For the kids who are just a little too tough for a traditional cute and cuddly plush toy, Deddy Bears hold a lot of attraction.
Deddy Bears are impulsive, fun and super scary! The 14cm Deddy Bears plush come presented in coloured Deddy Bear coffins, complete with a death certificate. There are a number of characters in this assortment. The assortment includes Zombear, Vambear, Bones and Howler. Deddy Bears are perfect for tweens, collectors and fright fans alike.
The range extends to other characters with these spooky cuties taking inspiration from classic monsters. They might be a friendly-looking ghost with a big smile or a fuzzy Frankenstein's monster with mismatched coloured bolts. These adorable creatures have mismatched features sewn together in a whimsical way. Imagine a fluffy pink bunny with a mismatched green ear or a purple monster with a rainbow-colored belly.
You will probably surprised that there are actually quite a few people who might enjoy a scary plush toy! Here are some potential fans:
Ultimately, anyone who appreciates a bit of a thrill or enjoys the unique could be a fan of a scary plush toy.
We have a range of these quirky toys at newsXpress Sunbury or you can view and order them online at Plush – Brenita
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In conclusion, the best choice for you depends on your needs. If you're looking for a reliable backup or prefer a big-picture view, a street directory might be a good option. If you value convenience, real-time updates, and ease of use, a GPS system is the way to go. In some cases, you might even find a combination of the two most helpful!
In my case I find each valuable depending on where and why I am travelling.
Around busy areas and in a suburban or city environment, when travelling to an unfamiliar address, I like to firstly use a street directory to give me a good overall idea of where I am going but then find using a GPS invaluable as I get nearer the destination as it’s easy to zero in on the address I want.
On country trips such as when going camping or just for a relaxing day drive, referring to a street directory or printed map enables the exploring of more interesting routes and a bit of sightseeing. On these occasions the old maxim that its as much about enjoying the trip as reaching the destination comes into its own.
If you are aa appreciator of street directories and maps, then we have a good range available at newsXpress Sunbury and online at https://brenita.com.au/collections/touring
]]>At newsXpress Sunbury and at our online store https://brenita.com.au/ we have an extensive range of models, jigsaws etc which fill the STEM category and are beneficial to all ages.
]]>These are just some of the many benefits of STEM activities. Overall, they're a great way to learn new things, develop important skills, and have fun!
There are many benefits gained from STEM activities
STEM activities offer a wide range of advantages, both for young learners and even adults. Here are some of the key benefits:
These are just some of the many benefits of STEM activities. Overall, they're a great way to learn new things, develop important skills, and have fun!
STEM activities come in all shapes and sizes, designed to engage learners of all ages and interests. Here are some of the common types of STEM activities:
These are just a few examples, and the possibilities for STEM activities are endless! The important thing is to find activities that are engaging and age-appropriate for the learner.
At newsXpress Sunbury and at our online store https://brenita.com.au/ we have an extensive range of models, jigsaws etc which fill the STEM category and are beneficial to all ages.
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Types and Purpose of Wedding Amulets
Wedding amulets are charms or objects that are believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits on a couple's wedding day. They are worn by the bride or groom, or incorporated into the wedding ceremony in some way. Here are some of the most common types of wedding amulets:
Horseshoe wedding amulet
Claddagh Ring wedding amulet
Evil Eye Amulet wedding amulet
Unity Coins wedding amulet
While these are some of the most common types of wedding amulets, there are many others from different cultures around the world. The purpose of a wedding amulet is to bring good luck and happiness to the couple on their wedding day and throughout their marriage.
Wedding charms come in a large variety of forms and at newsXpress Sunbury you can choose from a lovely range of hanging style Wedding Charms along with other Wedding Accessories or you can view and order them online at:
https://brenita.com.au/collections/gifting-1/WEDDING
]]>Even though we're already in March, here's why a now discounted calendar can still be a good value for the remaining months of 2024:
Consider these points when deciding if a discounted calendar is good value for you. If you find yourself relying on digital reminders and don't prefer a physical planner, then a calendar might not be necessary but for those who enjoy the tactile experience and visual organization.
An attractive calendar can be a worthwhile purchase for the remaining months of the year and we have a good range still available and on sale and are greatly discounted at https://brenita.com.au/. We also have them discounted at our physical store, newsXpress Sunbury 3/78 O’Shanassay Street Sunbury Victoria where you can drop in or phone us on 03 9740 9023.
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Calendars are a great way to make notes of what's coming up and some even have pockets for storing upcoming bills and reminders for appointments. As well as being useful planners for the family, calendars are beautiful and can reflect your interests whether that be travel, automobiles, art, Australiana, assorted animals or one of our most popular ranges being dog breeds. Calendars also make an excellent gift at this time of year (make sure you highlight your birthday on it when giving to someone ) and can be so appreciated when they relate to a strong interest of the lucky recipient.
Diaries for the busier person or someone who likes to keep a record of events both planned and past during the year, can be selected according to their attractiveness, quality and usefulness. They make a good gifts and are a great way of keeping a journal of a life well lived as they accumulate over the years. Diaries are also a very personal item and users often have strong preferences of the design and layout of their diaries.
At newsXpress Sunbury, both instore and online at brenita.com.au, we have a large variety of calendars and diaries sure to meet your needs.
]]>With the Australian summer starting in December, we get to start it by having a different Christmas season to most of the world. No snow and cold weather for us (well usually anyway) while we celebrate Christmas and once that's past, we tend to make the most of being outdoors.
Most of the Australian population lives along our long coastlines giving us our bronzed Aussie, beach loving reputation. A variety water sports are enjoyed by a large portion of the population. Swimming, water skiing, surfing, boating, fishing, diving and other water activities are participated in throughout the year but particularly over summer.
Other summer activities revolve around sports such as cricket, soccer, tennis, beach volleyball, hiking, cycling, and a myriad of other sports.
The summer weather in Australia also provides great conditions for open air cinemas, concerts, fetes and festivals, winery tours, food festivals and cultural events held in various cities and regions. These events also make regional Australia a popular holiday destination whether staying in a motel, caravanning, camping or staying with friends.
Relaxation is the key to enjoying summer and can be done while away or at home where gardening, entertaining, reading a book or just taking a leisurely stroll prove to be good for the mind and the soul.
Whatever your preferred past time over summer, keep safe, enjoy and make the most of our wonderful country.
]]>Christmas is just around the corner and is the ideal time to spread a little joy and optimism. It does not need to cost an arm and a leg to share a meal and give an appreciated gift along with a thoughtful card to express love and friendship. Christmas provides the ideal opportunity to create memories and share keepsakes that will endure a lifetime. This year more than most, we would all benefit from caring and sharing with family, friends and those less fortunate.
It's important to note that while Christmas has deep religious roots, its celebration has evolved over time and varies across cultures and regions. Many people, regardless of religious affiliation, view Christmas as a time for togetherness, joy, and goodwill. Families often have their own unique traditions, such as attending special events, watching Christmas movies, or engaging in charitable activities to help those in need.
In the lead up to Christmas in Australia we have the perfect conditions for eating outdoors, whether a restaurant, eatery, friends or families BBQ or a simple picnic at a park followed by taking in the Christmas lights and displays so available to us in public spaces, streets and homes.
We sincerely hope you can take this opportunity to catch up, relax and reset yourselves for next year. Keep safe over the holiday season and enjoy the Aussie Christmas and summer holiday season.
]]>For those wanting more detailed plans and records, a diary (the big brother of a calendar) will fit the bill. As well as an efficient way of organising your days and appointments, a quality diary becomes a keepsake as a journal of activities, achievements, successes and challenges. How often do you hear someone say that they wish so and so had written down their life story? Well this is the way to capture the important events that shape our lives and share them with family and future generations.
The start of this decade certainly warrants some record keeping of a historical period that we will surely appreciate with the passage of time and the current generation of children will appreciate looking back at this time and how they and their parents, family and friends managed through adversity.
So, start filling in those little boxes on the calendar and the pages of diaries for you are sure to be leaving more to posterity than you realise. As we live through the hopefully final stages of a pandemic, a record of where we’ve been and how we came out of it is a valuable legacy to future generations.
]]>Mother's Day 2021 is an ideal opportunity to gather the family together whether at home, maybe in a park (weather permitting) or supporting a small business such as a local restaurant, pub or other venue. Personally, a small country pub with an open fire and good quality comfort food provides the ideal atmosphere for a warm and relaxing Mother’s Day meal.
Mothers, grandmothers and great grans deserve to be pampered all year round but Mother’s Day provides the opportunity for the whole family to show their appreciation together. A card and a small, thoughtful gift along with your company are often greatly appreciated.
Especially where separation by distance makes regular visits difficult, this becomes a day to commit to giving each other quality, face to face time. If COVID has taught us anything it is that these opportunities are precious and not to be missed.
From days we were too young to even remember, to being taken to kindergarten, walked to school, lunches made and packed, helped with reading and homework, taken to and encouraged at sporting events, the care given when not feeling so well and countless other acts of kindness that mothers bestow upon their children, our mothers have helped shape who we are today.
For many, myself included, Mother’s Day is a time for remembering the love and attention of a mother no longer with us. A mother who guided our development and wanted the best for us.
Thank you mum.
]]>Following is a brief history of Disney
Walt Disney arrived in California in the summer of 1923 with a lot of hopes but little else. He had made a cartoon about a little girl in a cartoon world, called Alice’s Wonderland. We all know that story now.
Walt Disney made his Alice Comedies for four years, but in 1927, he decided to make a new series, he created a character named Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Walt made 26 of these Oswald cartoons, but the distributor had gone behind his back and signed up almost all of his animators, hoping to make the Oswald cartoons in his own studio for less money without Walt Disney. Walt realized that he did not own the rights to Oswald—the distributor did. It was a painful lesson for the young cartoon producer to learn. From then on, he saw to it that he owned everything that he made.
Walt had to come up with a new character, and that character was Mickey Mouse. With his chief animator Walt designed the famous mouse and they animated two Mickey Mouse cartoons, but Walt was unable to sell them because they were silent films, and sound was revolutionizing the movie industry. So, they made a third Mickey Mouse cartoon, this time with fully synchronized sound, and Steamboat Willie opened to rave reviews at the Colony Theater in New York November 18, 1928. A cartoon star, Mickey Mouse, was born. The new character was immediately popular, and, a lengthy series of Mickey Mouse cartoons followed.
While the cartoons were gaining popularity in movie houses, the Disney staff found that merchandising the characters was an additional source of revenue. A man in New York offered Walt $300 for the license to put Mickey Mouse on some pencil tablets he was manufacturing. Walt Disney needed the $300, so he said okay. That was the start of Disney merchandising. Soon there were Mickey Mouse dolls, dishes, toothbrushes, radios, figurines—almost everything you could think of bore Mickey’s likeness. The year 1930 was a big one for the mouse that started it all, as it saw the first Mickey Mouse book and newspaper comic strip published.
In 1934, Walt informed his animators that they were going to make an animated feature film, of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The landmark film debuted in 1937 and became a spectacular hit.
Pinocchio and Fantasia, were released in 1940. Dumbo was made in 1941 and Bambi in 1942. The war put a pause on the production of high quality cartoons and it took until 1950 for their first completely live-action film, Treasure Island, the return to classic animated features with Cinderella, and the first Disney television show at Christmas time.
The 1950s also saw the release of the classic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Shaggy Dog—first in a series of wacky comedies—and a popular TV series about the legendary hero Zorro. In the 1960s came Mary Poppins— but the ’60s also brought the end of an era: Walt Disney died December 15, 1966.
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