Siera Trading Post - Online Store

If you are in to sporting, outdoors or fishing clothing, take advantage of the strong Aussie dollar and buy from some of the great international websites that serve Aussies.

One of our favourites is Sierra Trading Post  . Based in the good old US of A, this store has  a huge range of outdoor, sporting, fishing and cycling gear at up to half the price of Aussie stores. For example, we bought some columbia fishing pants for just $29.95 when the exact same product at a certain Australian large boating, camping and fishing retailer, cost $89.95. Even with the cost of postage and handling ($10 to Australia), we still spent less than half.

Delivery was excellent, with our product arriving at our door in Australia in just 6 days. Sierra Trading Post has a great tracking system so you can log on and track your parcel as it travels from the Midwest USA to your door.

Dad Rating

Mark
Great products and great prices.

Simon
The strong Aussie dollar means its time to shop offshore for savings.

Volunteers in Kids Sport

As cricket and swimming winds up and the football (of what ever code) and netball fixtures start, we want to take the time to give a big thumbs up the the tens of thousands of volunteer coaches, managers, co-ordinators and others that work hard to make kids sport in this country work as well as it does.

If we added up all the hours donated by these largely unsung and sometimes unappreciated men and women, the numbers would be staggering. And sure, as parents we complain if training or a game gets moved or cancelled or if we have to drive more than 20 minutes to get a game, but overall the machine that is amatuer children's sport in this country works well and produces so many sporting heros and more importantly so many more happy and health children.
Dad Rating

Steven
Well played and well done.

Sean
Thanks from me and the tribe.

Wheelie Designs - Bin Stickers

A few of us have just got the great wheelie bin stickers from Wheelie Designs and we love 'em.  Simply slap these Australian designed high quality stickers on your wheelie bin and shout out your support for your footy team, hobby or just get one of the colourful designs to brighten up the bin area. There is even an Aussie Flag bin sticker ideal for Australia Day.

With a huge number of bins stolen each year, Wheelie Designs bin stickers also have practical applications. Swapping and theft is greatly discouraged when bins become recognisable and if you want you can get custom stickers including your steet number.

There is even an option to use these cool Aussie bin stickers as a fund raiser for your school or club which we really like.

For Australia Day we recommend the Aussie Flag bin sticker, and the cricket stump sticker. What better way to enjoy Australia day then with a bit of patriotism and backyard cricket!

Starting at 29.95 for 120L size and $34.95 for the 240L size, these Australian bin stickers make a great gift. Check out the full range and order online at http://www.wheeliedesigns.com.au/



Dad Rating

Mike
Spruce up the bins and have fun too!

Mark
Cricket stumps on the bin - an Aussie classic!

Power Balance Wrist Bands

It seems that everywhere you go, you see someone wearing a rubber band on thier wrist - that's fine if it's to support a cause or for fundraising, but lately we are seeing a lot of something called a Power Balance Wrist Band which makes all sorts of claims about improving balance, strength and flexibility.

Thing is, when we went looking, we couldn't find a shred of scientific evidence supporting the claims and heaps of information on the website which expose them as a scam. At almost $60 for a cheap rubber ring.

Dad Rating

Stevo
A rip off for sure

Mark
keep away from these things!