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Turn Kids Drawings Into Clothes
If you’ve got a child who is always scribbling and doodling, you can now turn their creative designs into a piece of clothing that they can wear with pride. The concept was launched in August this...
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Pom Pom Caterpillars on Leaves
Pom Poms are a big trend in fashion and interiors this season. Despite their ascent on the trendy scale, I have always loved pom poms. I’m not sure if it’s because they remind me of my own childhood,...
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Pom Pom Christmas Gift Cards
Every year I say I will get my girls to make Christmas cards and then we get to December and I buy a packet of cards because it’s just easier! There are times when a simple Christmas gift card is...
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How to Make a Simple Metallic Leaf Garland
I’m always on the hunt for craft activities that use up the leaves my daughters like to collect on the way home from school pick-up. On this occasion, I was the one to pick up a selection of dead...
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Mum & Daughter Pom Pom Tees Craft
I’ve become a little obsessed with pom poms and tassels. I love seeing them on baskets, shoes, earrings and even on clothing. My girls are fond of crafting with pom poms, so this easy activity was one...
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Christmas Cup Craft – Rudolph & an Angel
I love this time of year when we can start to do fun craft around Christmas. I don’t enjoy the mess though. But embrace it I do because it’s Christmas and it’s fun and we’re making memories. A fun...
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How to host a Christmas party for preschoolers
If you’ve been picked to host your mother’s group or playgroup Christmas party, we’ve gathered some easy food ideas and festive activities to keep toddlers and pre-schoolers happily engaged, while you...
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DIY Felt Play Boards
I love the feel of felt. If you’re looking for a simple activity for travel, something to keep in your handbag, or simply a creative project for home, you can make your own felt boards. Felt sheets are...
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DIY Mancala / Sungka Game
Sungka is a game I learned in the Philippines. I’ve seen other versions of this game in Africa called mancala. This game has ancient origins, although the exact trail isn’t known. It’s largely played...
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Love Bug Paper Bag Puppet
Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or not, it can be a fun theme to create some craft projects around, with lots of red, pink and hearts in mind. I’ve shared before some simple ways to show your...
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Cardboard Roll Dragon Craft
I don’t know about your household, but we go through quite a few toilet rolls. And rarely are they placed in the bin once they’re empty. They will be put back in the toilet roll storage or left on the...
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Easter Craft: Egg Carton Chick Mask
Easter may only be 5 weeks away, but I do like to get organized with fun craft activities I can do with my kids. The Easter long weekend falls at the end of school holidays for us, so there will be...
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Toy Cars in the Backyard: Off-Roading Inspired Play
I went on a test drive in a Ford Everest on the Lahars of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, and it was amazing. Since returning home to Australia, I’ve been thinking about how I could turn my...
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Tips for Enjoying School Holiday With Your Kids
I joked with a friend the other day, “I can’t believe the kids expect to be fed. Every. Single. Day!” They are always hungry, so it seems, on the school holidays. Despite being a feeding machine,...
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Mix Your Own Drink Fun – Inspired by Halo-Halo from Philippines
When I was in the Philippines doing a test drive of Ford’s EcoSport SUV, we stopped at Susie’s Cuisine in Pampanga. It reminded me of a delicatessen back here in Australia, with a host of gourmet and...
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Felt Flower Brooches For Mother’s Day
I get excited every year for Mother’s Day. Despite the commercialness of it all, I love when my girls bring a handmade card or craft that they put a lot of effort to give to me on Mother’s Day. It’s...
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5 Ways to Add Value to Children’s Play with Items Around the House
Over the years, I have found the BEST way to enhance my children’s play is to add inspiration through regular items around the house. A little set up can go a long way. Below are some examples: 1. Milk...
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How Easy it Is to Make Play Dough
There are heaps and heaps of different recipe for play dough. For different types you can check out this post: 6 Play Dough Recipes. If you have never made play dough before, it’s so-so easy and...
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Butterflies on a Stick Craft
If you’re looking for an easy craft activity with your toddlers, this butterflies on a stick craft is the craft for you. It requires minimal materials and only a little help from an adult. I asked my...
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Foldable Paddle Pop Stick Card
This paddle pop stick folding craft is simple and mess free! You can draw a treasure map (for the template version click here), a card for Mum, Dad or a friend, or even an inspirational quote....
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