Fun ways to hang your Christmas stockings when you don’t have a mantlepiece
This post was contributed by The Christmas Cart There is nothing quite like the sight of Christmas stocking hanging on a mantlepiece to add a festive feeling to a home. However, these days with central heating and modern interiors, not every home has a mantelpiece, particularly in warmer clients like Australia. To help us solve this Christmas […]
5 Tips To Remove Slime Stains From Around The House
Call me a killjoy, but I have been avoiding the slime craze at all costs in my house. The number one reason? The mess. The idea of having to remove slime makes me shudder. I’m not the world’s most houseproud mum but I hate things that add unnecessarily to the chaotic and messy existence that […]
This is Why Your Kids Argue All School Holidays
In our home we call when your kids argue all school holidays ‘Holiday Adjustment Syndrome’ (HAS). We notice it kicks in at the start of every single school holidays. This is how we fix it. School is very routine and so term time tends to be quite busy and predictable. Kids don’t have to think […]
50 Ways to Combat “I’m Bored” These Holidays (With Printable)
It may or may not have happened yet…but at some stage during the holidays you will be hit with the I’m bored comment from the kids! It’s infuriating, isn’t it? They have all those toys, games and stuff to keep them occupied, and yet… here they are. Asking the lady scrubbing the floors (metaphorically) what to […]
50 Family Quiz Questions to Extend Dinner Time
I’ve found that asking family quiz questions is an easy way to extend the important family dinner time. Since a recent trivia night at school my kids have loved quizzes and they are actually learning a lot. It’s so good for kid’s developing brains to be challenged. It’s also good for their developing egos to get […]
Something New At Sea Life Sunshine Coast
My little family has an inexplicable affinity with the ocean and a love of all things in it, especially sharks. So when we were invited to visit the new residents of Sea Life Sunshine Coast, it was a resounding YES! Three Grey Nurse sharks now call the Mooloolaba aquarium home. It was amazing watching the […]
Make Your Own Glitter Tea Lights
Are you up for some Christmas twinkling? Here is a sparkly craft to try with the kids. You will need: mini glass candle (Kmart set of 12 for $6) glue glitter paint brush sticker/labels scissors Step One Decide what you would like on the outside of your candle and trace this on to a […]
Get The Kids Busy With These 6 Christmas Wrapping Ideas
If you’re looking to entertain the kids this week in the lead up to Christmas, how about getting them busy wrapping your Christmas gifts with a bit of flair. Below are 6 simple ideas for you to consider: 1. Christmas JOY [Joy: a feeling of great pleasure and happiness!] Doesn’t that sum up Christmas time? […]
How To Create A Magical Christmas On A Small Budget
Saving Just because money is tight doesn’t mean that you cannot entertain your children, and that’s a considerable aim to consider—especially since school holidays are upon us; according to the site: “…it’s time to start thinking about how to keep your kids entertained…there are lots of options to keep your kids busy over the school […]
Summer Bucket List For Kids (w. Free Printable)
It’s here! School is out for 2017 and summer holidays are upon us. It is often filled with excitement and just a tincy bit of dread….how are we going to keep them occupied for weeks… Why not get your kids to make a Summer Time Bucket List? A list of things they want to […]