Simple but Clever Echidna Birthday Cake

Isn’t this an awesome idea for a super simple but amazing looking birthday cake? Just bake a simple chocolate cake, add some icing and chocolate biscuits for the face with two Smarties for the eyes … And then go crazy with the toothpicks to make an eye-catching echidna or hedgehog cake . Then just sit […]
Halloween Music

Stumbled upon this youtube of 30 minutes of background music for your Halloween setup (if you are into that)
Infinity Loom Bracelet Video Tutorial

Learn how to make an infinity loom bracelet with your kids. This cheap and easy activity is one they can learn and repeat for hours of fun. Buy the bands and loom at a cheap shop or variety store. Join School Mums at:
School Holiday Ideas for Families

The kids are home from school and you are trying desperately to keep them occupied. Maybe you have run out of ideas and all you hear is “I’m bored!!!” every five minutes. Here are some of the top ideas for family holiday fun from other School Mums! Kid Friendly Arts & Crafts Friendship Bracelets Building […]
ONE INGREDIENT PAINT

Some days I wish I was one of those Pinterest mums who loves doing crafty things with my kids and making stuff from scratch haha. Most attempts I have made trying to do creative DIY stuff with my kids has ended a little cray cray. On occasion I do muster up the courage to tackle […]
Ideas for Keeping Kids Happy on School Holidays

School holidays are well underway in many states and about to begin in others. How do you keep the extra people in the house occupied and happy? We all love our kids but let’s face it, having them around the house all day can still lead to some tension as they unwind the tiredness from […]
Video Playlist for a Kids Party

I needed to play 30 mins of video for dancing and singing for a 4 year old’s party …. so I jumped on youtube and created a playlist. Its not perfect but I tried to hunt for a non-offensive version of the videos and I threw in 3 participation dances or activities … the Macarena, […]
Strawberry Loom Charm Tutorial

I have recently just discovered some of the seriously cool things you can do with loom bands aside from the bracelets. I have been keen to do a little bit more intentional bonding with Miss 6 since baby bro was born to make sure we stay connected and I don’t get too busy to spend […]
Jump For Joy for Free Holiday Fun

School holidays are fast approaching and the anxiety levels are building as we prepare for the inevitable cries of “I’m bored” from our frazzled offspring. Springfree™ Trampoline has jumped to action and is providing FREE Kids Basic Trampoline Moves sessions at their Experience Centres at Oakleigh South VIC , Ryde NSW and Tingalpa QLD. Participants will […]
Fairy Bread Pinwheels – How to make?

When I first saw these fairy bread pinwheels I thought they were the cutest ever. Although not ideal as an everyday food a treat every now and then or for birthday parties is fine by me!! I decided to give them a go and luckily they are pretty easy so anyone can make them look […]