
Puzzles – the revival of old school family entertainment
Many years ago, I would probably do a puzzle once every six months. When the kids came along, there was fat chance of completing one a year. Infact, I didn’t tackle one until my youngest turned 10, and in More...

Salt play, it’s so much fun!
Easy to clean up off the floor, won’t mark the kids clothes, it’s cheap and best thing of all, salt play is so much fun. Not only is this a great sensory medium, add some funnels, scales, measuring cups More...

Does Weight Watchers Really Work?
I have lost weight before. Only six kilos back in 2013, but at the time it was a huge achievement as I had done it myself using a little xbox game called Just Dance. Six dances in the morning, six at night. I became More...

Ribbon Branch
This ribbon branch is perfect for preschoolers and early school aged children. Great to begin to teach tying knots and general fine motor development. Here is a list of what you will need but keep in mind you can More...

Beachbox – perfect sandplay for small outdoor spaces
This is a beachbox. Unlike a sandpit, it is small and easily moveable making it perfect for sand play when you have a small outdoor space such as a courtyard or balcony. Here you can see small dolls and shells have More...

Save Money in the Lunchbox with My Squeeze Food Pouches
Not too long ago you would open my fridge to be met with a mountain of yoghurt squeezies taking up a huge amount of space. With three kids I would buy around 30 of these a week for their morning tea and lunch boxes. More...

What Your Sleep Pattern Says About You
Do you sleep too little, fancy frequent naps or love to curl up for a solid night’s slumber in the foetal position? Well all these things mean something, according to experts. Here’s what your sleep More...

What should you do if your plumbing develops a whistle?
If the plumbing in your home has ever developed a whistle then you know how annoying it can be. What you should be aware of is that a whistling sound is not just really irritating; it can be a signal that there More...

Coloured Sight Word Cards – advertisement of your child’s reading level or a helpful learning tool?
I have noticed that during my school readiness talks when we come to the subject of learning to read, those coloured sight word cards are a topic often received with moans and groans from parents in the audience. For More...

Features to Consider For Your New Patio
If you’re building a new patio, you want it to be the absolute best it can be. A good patio can raise the value of your home while accommodating your family’s outdoor living needs. There are some features More...