Santa Just Ruined My Christmas!
My youngest daughter thinks Santa brings her presents at Christmas including the whole reindeer and sleigh routine. It’s not something we have actively encouraged, nor discouraged. She is young and why not believe in a little magic while she can 🙂 We walk a fine line of not lying but also not destroying the idea […]
10 Easy Ways To Thank Your Teacher This World Teachers’ Day
In Australia, World Teachers’ Day will be celebrated on Friday 28 October 2016. World Teachers’ Day is held internationally on 5 October but as most Australian schools are still on Spring holidays, it is generally celebrated at the end of October. World Teachers’ Day is an opportunity to acknowledge our teachers and say thanks […]
2017 School Term Dates For Each State & Territory in Australia
Get a jump start on 2017 by marking your diaries now with the school term dates so you know when to book in that next holiday! Set out below are the School Term Dates for 2017 for Australia’s State and Territory government schools: Australian Capital Territory New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania […]
Book Week 2017 Hall of Fame
Every year we know thousands of mums (and dads) go to great lengths to help their children have a great costume for the book week parade. Its not about always being the best but its having something that reflects the character that they love and that they are happy with. Here are some of the […]
“65 Roses?”……no, Cystic Fibrosis
May is “65 Roses” month for Cystic Fibrosis. It is based on a true story of a small boy asking his mother why she was talking about “65 Roses”, after he had overheard her on the phone with a friend. Since then, 65 has been the theme of Cystic Fibrosis campaigns. We can all probably […]
How Your Family Can Celebrate National Families Week
This week is National Families Week in Australia. The focus is on Stronger Families = Stronger Communities. Each year, over a hundred thousand people and hundreds of organisations celebrate National Families Week – Australia’s annual celebration of families. The aim of National Families Week is to celebrate the vital role that families play in […]
7 Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day Under $4
For reasons unknown, a friend & I stuck up our hands to run our school’s Mother’s Day Stall this year. At first it was a little daunting, but now that we are in the swing of it, we can hardly wait for it to arrive. It has really been quite enjoyable. We have decided […]
12 Easter Jokes For The Kids (with Free Printable)
Here are 12 Easter Jokes for you to share with your kids. We have included a free printable if you would like to take them on your Easter road trip or camping adventure. Download our free printable here Q: How does the Easter Bunny stay fit? A: Egg-xercise! Q: Why shouldn’t you tell an Easter […]
6 Simple Valentines Day Ideas For The Kids
Valentines Day is a chance to tell those you love that you love them! This includes the kiddos too. Here are 6 simple ways to make Valentines Day special for your kids this year. Heart Envelopes Send your kids a little message and enclose it in one of these gorgeous Heart Envelopes. Â All you need […]
12 Awesome Advent Calendar Ideas
Often the build up to something is almost as exciting as the actual event! That’s how I feel about Christmas and Advent Calendars. It’s like a little bit of Christmas for a whole month. Here are 12 awesome advent calendar ideas to help your family get into the spirit of Christmas: 1. Muffin Pan Surprises […]