We've been as busy as Santa's little helpers in the office lately and are certainly looking forward to a bit of R & R soon, as we're sure you are too! With that in mind, we set ourselves the task of providing you with the best information on how and where to book your next holiday, along with designing some tools to make the parenting drive a little more cruisey.

This Christmas we are asking all Bub Hubbers to introduce a new member to the Bub Hub family and to look at any of the five new portals added this year that they have not visited yet. Family Travel, Parent Jobs, Product Reviews, Monkeys Undies and $ Savers.

At Bub Hub, we like to get behind a good cause. SIDS and Kids is making Christmas easy. You can purchase fabulous Gift Cards, nominating the amount you wish to give the recipient. The Gift Card is accepted anywhere in Australia that has EFTPOS facilities. Please visit SIDS and Kids or call 03 9819 4595 for more info.

Don't get your undies in a twist! If you're looking to save on Christmas presents then check out Monkeys Undies. You can buy excellent quality preloved goods, as well as brand new items, and all at bargain basement prices. Monkeys Undies is also the perfect spot to sell any gifts you get for Christmas that you have now got two of (or that are perhaps just a little too noisy!).

More than just a site for parents
Being Australia's most comprehensive online parenting directory means that we are highly regarded and respected by the various media (TV, print and radio) along with authors, tertiary institutes and the like, as a solid source of candidates for studies, articles and interviews. Under the heading of Help Wanted, we have a section in our Forum called Research Help. We strongly urge you to check this important section of our Forum regularly to see if you can help with valuable research. As an example, there is currently a post regarding a study on Early Behavioural Indicators for Autism being run by a Queensland University student who is looking for children aged 2-6 years to take part.

new site features this month

Location. Location. Location.

Holidays - whether it's a weekend away or the holiday of a lifetime - are important for a family's balance and well-being. We're working closely with wotif.com, stayz and Thrifty to give you better deals on making your next getaway even more fun and affordable.

Happy kids = happy parents!

Isn't that the truth!! When it comes to deciding where to go for your holiday, as parents, we know how important it is to make sure that each member of the family is kept happy. To help you find out where ALL of you will have the best time, we've added a new topic in the Reviews Section this month that must read before you book - Accommodation with Kids' Club Facilities. And since a holiday starts from the moment you step out of your house, we've added in Airlines, too, so you can suss out which of the major carriers will give you the best family-friendly service and value for money.

Add your own review on places you've stayed that have kids' clubs and feel good knowing you've helped other parents have the holiday they deserve.

Our Forum Viewers often ask similar questions about what to take to keep the kids happy whether it be on a flight, going camping or in the car on a drive holiday. We've asked our experts, Holidays with Kids, to collate all the answers in a quick and easy to follow Q&A page.

Now where's that number?

Hate it when you need an important number urgently and you can't find it quickly? Well, so do we! Designed for you to add in your own local numbers, our newly created Quick List of Useful Numbers is just what the doctor ordered. Click here to print off the relevant state to you, fill it out and simply add it to the fridge, your noticeboard or better still, close to the phone!

Getting help easier and quicker

We've revamped our entire Helplines & Support Organisations section, now listing the hundreds of relevant businesses and services by topic, putting all the information you need at your fingertips in a flash. As with all our listings, Bub Hub provides this resource free of charge and we are proud to support these many wonderful not-for-profit organisations.

competitions & giveaways

Competition Code
HappyHolidays

3 viewers will receive an 8-week term of classes at your closest Sydney centre, valued at $160 each, from Jumping Jacks Playtime. Total prize pool is $480.

1 lucky winners will an amazing package to help ensure you are in shape for your birth & beyond from Stretch Now. Total prize pool is $450.

In Victoria? Send this newsletter onto a friend. If they sign-up for our monthly e-newsletter here using the code word from the December edition of Mothers Matter Magazine, they go into a draw for a chance to win one of 4 prizes from Bootie Call, Lightseeker Photography, Travel Bubs and Kidzmania Indoor Play Centre. Total prize pool is $1,594.

All parents across Australia can get five free water safety lessons from Kids Alive.

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