Should You Take Your Kids to See Brickman
My kids love LEGO and so do I (except when I stand on it!) … I think its really good as an activity. It teaches them creative play and even when they build set pieces its great for following instructions, learning colours, counting, fine motor skills … so much awesomeness haha On the weekend I […]
5 Fun Worksheets For Kids These Holidays
In our house these are called “Mum’s Cup Of Tea Activities” because I use them to buy myself 10-15 minutes in the morning to have a cuppa. BUT it’s not all about me….the kiddos really enjoy them. Set out below are 5 fun Spring worksheets you can print out at home these School Holidays. […]
15 Of The Coolest Waterslides Ever
Everyone loves a water slide and some of these are THE BEST!
An Unexpectedly Awesome Family Activity
It was a cold windy day in Brisbane, not the kind of day you want to spend outside particularly, even though there was stunning clear blue skies. Also I didn’t want the kids to be watching yet another holiday video, and they’d done enough craft to clear a football field of forest already. So, […]
We Loved This Awesome Family Holiday Destination
As winter rolls in and the thermometer finally begins to turn down my mind starts to contemplate where we might spend our mid-year break. I love a fix of country air in the winter and so I’m on the lookout for somewhere to enjoy the outdoors and a warm fire. Last weekend we had a […]
5 Simply Delicious Camping Desserts
Especially heading towards the cooler months of Easter and beyond there is no better time to bring out these campfire desert recipes that will light a fire on the tastebuds young and old alike. Essential Equipment: Campfire Jaffle Iron, metal skewers, frypan, Nutella Banana Pancakes – Taste.com This fun recipe which can be desert […]
25 Low Cost Weekend Adventures to Create Memories
This year I have a new project! I’m aiming to do something every weekend that creates memories for our family. As the kids get older I am realising the value of taking a real break every week from work, school projects and household stuff. It creates memories that will last a lifetime and also bonds […]
5 Budget Friendly Ways To Keep Your Kids Entertained These School Holidays
Keeping the kids entertained during holidays always starts out fun but if you are anything like me money becomes a bit tighter and the “I’m bored what can we do” requests become a bit louder as the days roll on. After the hype of the Easter weekend the kids are coming down from their sugar […]
FREE Activities In Your City Over The Easter Holidays
Brisbane Octonauts Live On Stage Wednesday 6 April to Sunday 10 April 2016 Performances at 11am, 12pm and 1pm Queen Street Mall Stage Help Captain Barnacles solve the mystery of the Great Octopod Rescue. For more details click here. APT8 For Kids – GOMA Now until Sunday 10 April 2016 10am to […]
5 Camping Meals for Picky Eaters
Camp food doesn’t have to be boring, but it doesn’t have to be difficult either. Here’s some relatively simple recipes that will be camping holiday winners for you and your family this Easter. Essential Equipment: Cast-iron Campfire Oven, Aluminium Foil or disposable aluminium trays, Campfire! 1.”I’ve Just spent 3 hours driving and 2 hours […]