The end of the school year comes with both joy and sadness, as the students are moving towards another year of learning and opportunity. It is also a time for goodbyes and the end of a journey. With so much time spent together over the school year, it can be fun to make a little …
Family game nights are one of the fondest memories many of us have from childhood. Some of the classic board games we played as kids are still just as popular now, and sure to become favourites with the younger generation. To help you plan your next family game night, or introduce a classic into your …
While toys make wonderful gifts for kids and are usually high on their wishlist, there are so many great non-toy gifts for kids that they will love just as much! And there’s a good chance you will too! This collection of more than 100 non-toy gift ideas will help you find the perfect practical gifts …
There is something so special about receiving a handmade gift and even more so when it is a gift made by a child who is special to you. The best part is, there are plenty of easy Christmas gifts for kids to make, with a little help from you! So I’ve put together some creative …
Want to know the gifts teachers really want? These gift ideas come from actual teachers (and a few parents) from my community! Teaching is a profession I have huge respect for. Teachers help shape the minds of our children and that’s a lot of responsibility! While it’s near impossible to show your true appreciation in …
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This DIY teacher gift was a bit of a last-minute project. In fact, it was the second last day of school last year that we pulled it together. We had a few little bits and pieces to gift her and the teaching assistants in the class but wanted to do something extra special. Thankfully it …
With technology taking over so much of our lives, more than ever staying fit and active needs to be a conscious decision. Not just for ourselves, but for our kids too! So bringing extra fun into fitness is easier with toys for active kids. Active playtime helps children develop gross motor skills, build muscle and …
Becoming a big sister or brother for the first time can be a daunting and overwhelming experience for children. They have no idea what to expect and suddenly their position in your family is about to change! A wonderful way to prepare your child for a new baby is through picture books. These wonderful books …
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner and coming fast! In case you’re stuck on gift ideas and short on time, these last minute Mother’s Day ideas will have you organised in a couple of minutes flat, ready to spoil mum or grandma this year! Mother’s Day is the perfect reason to spend time together …
Parents know that love for our children isn’t pulled, stretched and thinned like playdough, it just continues to grow and encompass each new person that joins our family. Faced with a child’s perspective of a growing and changing family, however, it can be challenging to help a child understand. Kids are such a mixed bag …
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If you are avoiding chocolate this coming Easter, for whatever reason, or giving Easter gifts to someone who can’t have chocolate, there are plenty of non chocolate Easter gifts that will delight! Handmade or ready to give, a gift that lasts beyond that Easter weekend sugar rush are great alternatives to chocolate Easter eggs! Not …
Father’s Day is the perfect day to show Dad a little extra love, whether it be in making great memories together doing something fun. Or by getting Dad the best Father’s Day gifts you know he will love! And in case you’re stumped on what to get (which is why you’re here… right!!), I’ve got …
Christmas is right around the corner and you may be thinking OMG… how on earth am I going to get organised in time. Or worse, how can I afford Christmas this year!! Those are both thoughts I’ve had lately, trust me! Normally I get organised early and just spend the last few weeks getting one …
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It’s a common problem. Friends or family have just moved into their dream home and are throwing a housewarming party to end all house-warming parties. You’re invited and you’ve been scratching your head trying to think of an exciting, off-the-wall, yet practical gift for their new home to match the excitement of the occasion. To …
Having a new baby is a life change, especially if it is your first time as a parent. There is always a period of adjustment (it sometimes lasts 18 years I’m told, or until they move out). What any new mum needs during this time, whether they are mum of one or mum of 10, …
