November 2010

Giving the Gift of Shared Experience

November 30, 2010

This year I received a wonderful gift for my birthday. Whilst it wasn’t the most expensive or the biggest or even the shiniest, it meant a lot to me. Firstly, as it showed that the gift giver had really thought about me and my interests, and secondly, as it was the gift of an experience [...]

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We Play: The Collaborative Home of Great Play Ideas

November 29, 2010

This past week has been about keeping cool on the hot, hot days. Our paddle pool has been a welcome oasis during the afternoons. It is amazing how much fun an inch of water, some cups and bowls and a spoon or two become in the hands of a young child. Especially when you add [...]

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Homemade Fun: Making Little Play Scenes

November 29, 2010

Do you remember making a diorama in primary school? A miniature replica of a place or scene or event, painstakingly glued together, usually the night before the project was due! Dioramas can be a fun and easy way to make miniature play spaces too. We used them quite a bit when I was working in [...]

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And the winners are…

November 28, 2010

Tonight I have two giveaway winners to announce First up, the winner of the $100 Westfield voucher is Juliet for her comment; I am an early childhood teacher and get all sorts of gifts at Christmas time. My most memorable gift would be from a little girl I had taught that year who’s family had [...]

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For WAHM’s: Tips for Finding a Business Mentor

November 27, 2010

Today’s guest post is by Sophie Andrews of The Soho Agency. At The Soho Agency you will find a wealth of information for starting, establishing and growing a home based business, something many Mums are pursuing in an effort to stay home whilst their children are young. There are many forms of personal development around [...]

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Christmas Stocking Fillers Under $20 – we have Christmas all wrapped up at ickle Kids

November 25, 2010

As a child, finding my stocking bulging with little surprises on Christmas morning was always my favourite part of the day. As a mother, I love choosing little trinkets which I know Immy will enjoy. The ickle Kids list of stocking fillers below offers a great range of toys at reasonable prices, everything listed is [...]

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Another Toddler Sleep Problem: Night Terrors – Can You Help?

November 25, 2010

In response to the Coping with Toddler Sleep Issues post from yesterday, Lorri contacted me, looking for help from parents who have issues with night terrors in young children. As this is not something we have had to deal with just yet, I am turning it over to you – the wonderful, experienced mothers (and [...]

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Aaah! Coping with Toddler Sleep Issues

November 24, 2010

One of the things that can be most frustrating about baby and toddler sleep disturbances, is their inability to tell you what is causing the problem. Recently, Immy (who is now 33 months and usually a good sleeper in terms of going to sleep and staying asleep) has been waking in the night. Sometimes only [...]

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