Only the luckiest child knows,
How nice sand feels between the toes!
All in sensory
Ho ho home with kids? Get crafty!
On the fifth day of Christmas, my children made with me...
Snails, snails, everywhere!
Most adults are prone to the idea that the common garden snail is not something desirable. When you look at them through a child's eyes, however, you may be surprised at how wonderful they actually are.
Keep it simple
Kids just love repetition, but adults can get a bit bored by it...how can we keep everyone happy??
Painting – the fun without the fuss
Don't procrastinate, crack out the paint! You'll find lots of things around you home to help make it happen.
Fragrant Herbs
Herbs are wonderfully fragrant and can turn any meal into a gourmet feast. Read on and be inspired toinclude more herbs in your life!
Setting the scene for healthy eating
It's pretty hard to make a decision about food these days. Food companies, the government, celebrity chefs, the latest cafe and health professionals seem to all tell us to do different things! How can we decide what is best for ourselves and our families? To help navigate through these choices and make good decisions about food, it is helpful to take a step back from the actual food and look at setting the scene for healthy eating first
Understanding this thing we call the world…
All throughout life we use our senses to explore and understand this big wide world!
Get creative - together
Why should kids have all the arty fun? Have you ever tried being creative WITH your child?
Spider webs
Spiders are clever creatures and can build beautifully intricate web structures... perhaps you can too?
Baby it's cold outside
Do we really need the outdoors to grow and function well in WINTER?!! Yes we do! Here are some simple tips to get you started...
Rainy Day Gingerbread
Stuck indoors? This activity will make that seem like a good thing!
Who needs toys anyway?
Do we truly need plastic toys... or can the kids have a great time without them?
Warm up with a slow cooked meal
Slow cooked meals really are for everyone!
Autumn... you're Awesome!
Rug up and head out for a walk... there are Autumn treasures to be found
How to Make A Mud Kitchen
Ah mud...glorious mud! Does it ever lose it's charm?
A magic recipe for messy fun
Watch magic occur when your child whips up a potion or two.
Funny Faces
Looking for fun and creative ways to get children to eat and enjoy healthy food? What's more fun than making faces?!
"Everyone LOVES rollers"
Let the good times roll! Paint rollers are easy for toddlers to grip and manipulate.