When they are tiny we baby-proof the house and stay close by our child’s side for every little bounce, bump and bang. But as hard as we try we can’t wrap our kids in cotton wool and keep them safe all of the time. What we can do is teach them skills for keeping themselves […]
Do You Have a Busy Bub?
This post is sponsored by Huggies. I am pretty sure I laughed out loud when I read a recent comment from a fellow mum on Facebook about needing help with ideas for changing an octopus in a string bag. I know exactly how she feels as AJ has never been a particularly cooperative baby when […]
Cubby House Lovin’: Keeping Your Cubby House Well Maintained
Immy received her cubby house as a group gift from family almost two years ago. I have fond childhood memories of my cousin’s cubby house and was pretty sure that my imaginative child would love it. Which she most certainly does It regularly features as a backdrop to her play, transforming from a house to […]
Helping Children Learn to GIVE
Char•i•ty (noun) 1. The voluntary giving of help, typically money, to those in need. 2. Help or money given in this way. Helping young children to understand the value of money can be tricky. Not only do they need to learn to recognise the various forms and denominations of a currency and the value of […]
What’s In Our Nappy Bag?
This post is sponsored by Nuffnang I never had a real nappy bag with Immy. They were expensive (during an already expensive time) and the one time I did bite the bullet and order a bag online it was sent right back because it weighed a tonne…before I even put anything in it! After that […]
The Power of Sharing Memories + Giveaway
Read on for your chance to win a fabulous Canon PIXMA printer. When I was pregnant with AJ, and especially since she was born, Immy has asked A LOT of “When I was a baby” questions… When I was in your tummy did you eat lots of french onion dip? When I was a baby […]
The Maternity Clothes Conundrum + a Giveaway
Unless you have a large, disposable income, purchasing clothes that you will wear for nine months at most can be hard to justify. Believe me, I completely understand. The first time I was pregnant I was fortunate to have a friend with really good taste and two children lend me her entire maternity wardrobe. I […]
Encouraging Independence: Snacktime
This post is sponsored by Nuffnang and Yoplait. “The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” ~ Denis Waitley, author. Children are often more capable then we as adults give them credit for. In the busyness of life, it can be quicker and simpler to […]
Enjoying Family Fun Time: Our ‘French’ Themed Picnic
Time for some family picnic fun! This post is sponsored by Nuffnang and Yoplait. Mention France to Dad 101 or I and one of the first things we both think of is great food…and wine! I spent a wonderful week exploring Paris with a friend in 2005 and Dad 101 backpacked through much of Europe, […]
Kids Gift Guide from Bunyip Toys
Playmobil, art supplies, wooden toys, science fun, puppets, books and more! Bunyip Toys has great gift ideas suitable for every child. [slideshow] If you are reading this via RSS or email you will need to click through to the post to see the slideshow.
