Why I Made A Family Bucket List
With my youngest about to turn four and my eldest about to turn eleven, I’m struck by the truth of the saying “The days are long by the years are short”. They are growing up far too fast and I’m highly conscious that once they hit those teenage years, the time they will want to […]
Why Kids Need To Be Allowed To Take Risks
In an increasingly litigious and risk averse culture, the opportunities for our children to engage in risky and adventurous outdoor play is ever decreasing. Schools have been known to ban running, bringing balls to school and even contact between students due to safety concerns and fear of injury. The schools are obviously acting in response […]
FREE Spring School Holiday Activities In Each Capital City
The September/October School Holidays will SPRING UP before we know it! It is best to have a few activities up your sleeve. We have put together a list that has a free activity for each Australian capital city to help you in your planning and preparation. Sydney Become a T.rexpert at the Australian Museum’s […]
Why Involving Your Kids In Gardening Is A Great Idea
Do you dread tidying up your garden, having to deal with dirt and bugs? Or are you one of those enthusiasts who spend every opportune moment out there? No matter which group you belong to, it will be so much more fun if you involve your kids. And you really should! Gardening can teach children about […]
Sail Away….With Our Paper Boat Tutorial
Do you remember making these when you were a kid? They are a favourite of mine and although they only float for a little while (ie. until the paper gets too soggy!) they are fun! There are other good uses for these – like decorating your child’s room or using them to serve party food […]
6 Very Clever and Budget Friendly Birthday Party Hacks
This post is sponsored by MyBudget Some of the best birthday parties we have had with our kids have been the ones on the tightest budgets. I pride myself in being able to pull together a last minute cracking kids birthday party. All 3 of our children are born during the school holidays so I […]
Get Started Voucher – Get $150 towards your child’s sport
It’s that time of year where the winter sports season is coming to an end and sign-on for summer sports is kicking off. Baseball, cricket and other clubs are starting to run pre-season sign-on days and camps. Of course, there are so many other great sports that run all year round such as tennis, swimming, […]
6 Activities For Your Little Ninja Turtle Dude
My 4yo is completely in love with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Every day he dresses up as them and plays with his TMNT figurines etc… He loves them! We tend to steer him towards the ‘classic’ episodes which carry a more friendly “G” rating! Over the last month (since his obsession started) we […]
Something’s Fishy About This Craft…
One, Two, Three, Four, Five.. Once I caught a fish alive, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten.. Then I let it go again! There are some really cool children’s books about Fish. Here is a simple fish craft you can do with your kiddos to link in with these AND the best bit is, it […]
7 Tips To Decorate Your Next Birthday Party On A Budget Like A Pro
With a background in events, I’ve often had to be a bit creative in making a big impact with a little budget. AND a lot of the same principles apply when decorating a party for your kids – you generally don’t want to spend a fortune but at the same time want to make […]