Feel like getting a little goofy with your kids on April Fools Day? Here are ten fun kid-friendly jokes that will bring on the sequels of laughter – but also get them thinking because some are pretty clever! 1. “Oh yuck, the dog pooed inside!” Hehe, whip up…
The 7 stages of crafting with kids that every mum knows too well
Craft and toddlers go together like labradors and mud puddles: it makes them so happy but the aftermath can be traumatising for you, their owner. So begins the addictive cycle of beautiful messy expression and the bittersweet hereafter. Here are the seven stages of crafting for a…
Family bucket list: 15 things to do before your kids get too old
When it comes to family life, we can all agree on one thing: there is never enough time to do everything you really want. Also, kids aren’t little and willing forever, so there is actually a very small window to tick off your bucket list….
The huge lesson I learnt at my child’s running carnival
At my daughters’ school, they have a small running carnival, just for kindy to year 2. And one of the highlights is the parents’ race – one for the mums and one for the dads. It’s all meant to be good fun and a chance…
Squishy, gooey, sticky fun: 7 sensory play ideas perfect for busy babies
It’s not the norm out there right now. With a coronavirus epidemic at our feet and social distancing well and truly put in place, it’s not surprising if you’re feeling a little on edge about being confined to the four walls of your home. Luckily…
14 shaving foam sensory activities just perfect for toddlers and preschoolers
Sensory play is important for small children. While teaching them to explore all of their five senses, it also encourages fine and gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, cognitive and language development and much more. It’s often calming and always FUN! One of the most common items…
Homemade painting fun! 8 easy edible paints you can make at home
Don’t you hate it when you’re keen to let your kiddos have some painting fun, but discover at the last minute that you‘ve forgotten to replenish the paint supplies after the last time you got brave enough to have some messy fun? Never fear, we bet you’ve got all…
6 simple stamping activities to do at home with little kids
If you have a little lover of painting and drawing at your place, you need to introduce them to the lovely creative world of stamping! There is something so satisfying about making your own tools and then using them to create a masterpiece. And there…
6 out-of-the-box footpath chalk activities for kids
If you’re looking for some easy outdoor fun that will keep the kids busy and is a cinch to clean up afterwards, look no further than these fun chalk activities you can do on the footpath outside your home! Not only is chalk as cheap as chips…