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Teaching children about money with jars

October 7, 2020 by Kate 2 Comments

Teaching children to be responsible with money can be challenging, especially when they so often see us wave our cards to make any purchase. As many of my friends ask me, I thought I share with you some simple tips on teaching children about money with jars and cute labels using my Cricut Maker. Sponsored […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Numeracy, Sponsored Post Tagged With: Cricut Maker, money

12 super fun ways to have fun on a trampoline

August 28, 2019 by Kate 1 Comment

There are so many super fun ways to have fun on a trampoline, regardless of age. Here are 12 super fun ways to have fun on a trampoline, as we excitedly demonstrate on our new trampoline from Vuly Play. Sponsored by : Vuly Play Having grown up with a trampoline as a child, I couldn’t […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, Sponsored Post Tagged With: outdoors, sponsored post

How to support your child in maths at home

August 14, 2018 by Kate 2 Comments

Regardless of how well your child understands the concepts of Maths, sometimes as parents we can feel completely out of our depth and feel unable to support them when they need it. In this post I share with you some simple ideas in how to support your child in maths at home and invite you to […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Numeracy, Sponsored Post Tagged With: numeracy

Bubs Australia toddler goats milk

Bubs toddler goats milk

March 9, 2018 by Kate 1 Comment

This is sponsored by Bubs Australia.  I’ve spoken before about Boo’s allergy problems and her sensitive skin conditions. Many of you have children that are the same and I can totally really relate to the challenge. It’s so tough. For us, it was clear from when she was about 6 months of age that we […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, activities for babies, activities for toddlers, Sponsored Post Tagged With: sponsored

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Woolworths Earn and Learn program

August 26, 2017 by Kate 19 Comments

The Woolworths ‘Earn & Learn’ program is back in 2017 and I’m so excited to get involved. Sponsored by Woolworths For those of you who don’t know, the Woolworths ‘Earn & Learn’ program supports schools and early learning centres all over Australia to receive a-maaazing educational resources in learning areas such as sport, mathematics, arts, […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Sponsored Post

Grace with picture for Drawsome

Your child’s artwork printed on a tee

July 28, 2017 by Kate 2 Comments

If you’re looking for a unique gift idea for your child to give someone they love, consider getting your child’s artwork printed on a tee. This is possible with Drawsome Gifts, a fabulous Australian company that I love and know you will too! Don’t forget to take advantage of the great discount at the end of […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art, Father's Day, Gift Idea, Sponsored Post Tagged With: Father's Day, gift, sponsored

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Top things to try with the whole family on Xbox One S

June 8, 2017 by Kate 123 Comments

 Technology and how we use is constantly evolving and I’m always trying to keep up with latest releases. Thanks to Xbox, I’ve been given the opportunity to enjoy their latest console and put it through its paces. Let me share with you all the top things to try with the whole family on Xbox One S […]

Filed Under: Giveaway, Netflix, Parenting, Sponsored Post Tagged With: parenting, screen time, sponsored post

Vitasoy choc mint smoothie

Simple Choc Mint Banana Smoothie using Vitasoy

May 15, 2017 by Kate 14 Comments

Brought to you by Vitasoy I’d love to share with you something super delicious, healthy and a treat your kids will ask for time and time again. It’s my simple choc mint banana smoothie using Vitasoy soy milk.  I know what it’s like, it can be like striking gold when you find something that is […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, Cook, Sponsored Post, Uncategorized Tagged With: food, sponsored

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How to build confidence in your child

May 1, 2017 by Kate 73 Comments

As a parent it can be hard to know how to build confidence in your child, especially when they live in a world that can make anyone feel self conscious. In todays post I’m going to share with you how I work on empowering my daughters and giving them the confidence they need to be […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Giveaway, Parenting, Sponsored Post, Uncategorized Tagged With: parenting, sponsored post

Adding garden sparkle products to the fairy garden

How to make an edible herb fairy garden at home with kids

April 11, 2017 by Kate 13 Comments

Thanks to Garden Sparkle, we created another special little magical outdoor space that isn’t just gorgeous and perfect for imaginative play, it’s actually edible! Let me share with you how to make an edible herb fairy garden at home with kids.  Sponsored by Garden Sparkle If you’ve been following me for a little while, you’d know how […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Growing, Outdoor Activity, Sponsored Post Tagged With: edible, fairy, garden, outoor

Australian Natural Pyrethrins

Insect Nature Art inspired by Australian Natural Pyrethrins

March 7, 2017 by Kate 21 Comments

Brought to you by Australian Natural Pyrethrins Let’s be honest, in Australia we have a wide variety of insects that often like to spoil our fun. They hover around our food when we eat, buzz around our ears when we sleep, and often surprise us by appearing when we least expect it! My two girls, Possum (aged 5 years) […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Outdoor Activity, Sponsored Post

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How to make a small world mobile fairy garden for indoor and outdoor use

June 20, 2016 by Kate 89 Comments

Sometimes the weather changes and changes often, in which case I thought I’d show you how to make a small world mobile fairy garden for indoor and outdoor use. Children just love fairy gardens because there are no rules to constructing them, they ignite creativity and are so great for imaginative play. Fairy gardens are also wonderfully open-ended […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Outdoor Activity, Play, Sensory Play, Sponsored Post

Maxi Cosi tip to stop your child crying in the car

12 tips to help your baby stop crying in the car

March 22, 2016 by Kate 68 Comments

Do you have a baby or young child who struggles with travelling in the car? You are not alone. Both my children absolutely hated their car seat and travelling in the car. Over the years there have been a few things I’ve tried and has proven to work, so hopefully my 12 tips to help your baby stop crying […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, activities for babies, Giveaway, Parenting, Sponsored Post

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How to empower your child + Warner Bros. giveaway

February 16, 2016 by Kate 125 Comments

This is sponsored by Warner Bros. Consumer Products Like all parents, I want the absolute best for my children. I want them to be empowered, to feel confident and be able to strive and enjoy all the opportunities life has to offer.  There are times, however, that I want to just wrap my two girls […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, Sponsored Post Tagged With: giveaway, sponsored post

Paper plate lion mane using hand prints and paper plates.

Paper plate lion mane

January 27, 2016 by Kate 16 Comments

Sponsored by Disney Junior  I know I’m not alone when I say that ‘The Lion King’ Disney movie would have to be one of my absolute favourites. I adore the characters, storyline and please don’t get me started on the music. It gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. Due to its overwhelming success, The […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Craft, Fine Motor, Giveaway, Review, Sponsored Post

Decorating Minnie Mouse bows with gems

Minnie Mouse threaded garland

December 19, 2015 by Kate Leave a Comment

This is a fun craft activity that preschoolers will love to make over Christmas and that has been inspired by the world famous Minnie Mouse character from the Disney Junior channel, which can be viewed over on Foxtel. It’s a threading activity that will help develop fine motor skills and improve children’s understanding of patterns.  It […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Craft, Fine Motor, Sponsored Post

Art and craft activity printing with sponges

Disney inspired Christmas wrapping paper

December 13, 2015 by Kate 6 Comments

Possum (aged 4 years) absolutely loves Minnie Mouse. She has a mountain of dress up costumes but the Minnie Mouse costume gets the most use. To be honest, I don’t blame her. I adore everything about Disney and their many wonderful characters.  For me, Disney Junior is a wonderful example of how beautiful and exciting storytelling […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Christmas, Craft, Gift Idea, Paint, Sponsored Post Tagged With: Disney Junior, giving, paint

Digging for pipe cleaner worms. Fun activity in pretend mud.

Digging for worms

November 4, 2015 by Kate 14 Comments

Children seem almost programmed to love digging and seeking out interesting things in the ground. I remember as a child I would love digging for worms from the garden. Whilst getting hands dirty outdoors is lots of fun, this is a cute little indoor activity that will tap into your child’s imagination and help them […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Fine Motor, Sensory Play, Sponsored Post Tagged With: beads, patterns, pipe cleaners, rice

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How to give your baby a simple and loving massage

October 14, 2015 by Kate 8 Comments

It really is possible for parents to give a simple and loving baby massage and incorporate it into daily routine. Massage is relaxing and research has revealed that routine touch and massage is critical to a baby’s growth and development, communication and learning. In this post I am going to share with you some simple and […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, activities for babies, Parenting, Review, Sensory Play, Sponsored Post Tagged With: baby play, establishing connection, parenting, product review, relaxation

Disney Junior The Book of Once Upon A Time

August 24, 2015 by Kate 13 Comments

This year marks the 70th anniversary of Book Week in Australia, which is a time we celebrate authors and illustrators, as well as pay homage to wonderful characters and stories that capture our heart. With a passion for Disney, I was recently invited to a special behind the scenes filming of, ‘The Book of Once Upon […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Celebrate, Sponsored Post Tagged With: disney, screen time, sponsored post

Playing with playdough with different spices and smells. Wonderfully scented

Strong smelling playdough

July 13, 2015 by Kate 13 Comments

The world is full of many different smells; some weird, wonderful and breathtakingly bad. In this post I use basic playdough and a mixture of strong smelling powders to create a wonderful sensory experience for kids. This is a sponsored post by Lonely Planet Kids I’m sure like most parents, I want to bring up […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Sponsored Post, Uncategorized Tagged With: investigation, learning, playdough, sensory, smell, sponsored post

#somuchmore

June 24, 2015 by Kate 6 Comments

This is a sponsored by Johnson’s ® Johnson’s ® is a company name that is familiar to most people. It’s a brand with products that have certainly stood the test of time and become trusted by mums, dads, caregivers, nurses, midwives, just to name a few. In actual fact, Johnson’s® has been setting the global standards in baby […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, Parenting, Sponsored Post

Plate dreamcatcher craft using pompoms from The Reject Shop

Simple dream catcher craft for kids

June 22, 2015 by Kate 42 Comments

Here is a simple dream catcher craft for kids using pieces I purchased at the discount variety retailer, The Reject Shop. This craft is easy for children as young as toddler age to make and they look absolutely beautiful when displayed.  Sponsored by The Reject Shop One of the most common questions I’m asked by […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Art & Craft, Craft, Giveaway, Sponsored Post

Painting with face paint that stains skin

Terrible face paint recipe

June 15, 2015 by Kate Leave a Comment

Here is a terrible face paint recipe that you don’t want to try, seriously.  My blog is very important to me and so I’m always sure to only share recipes, craft ideas and products that are nothing short of wonderful. For a bit of a laugh I thought I’d share one of my fails, because  I’m always trying […]

Filed Under: Sponsored Post, Uncategorized

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Caring for newborn with pretend play

November 13, 2014 by Kate 8 Comments

Children love to engage in all sorts of pretend play and imitating the role of a parent is certainly one of the most enjoyed. Washing, cleaning, preparing food are all experiences they are familiar with happening to them and so it’s often fun to reverse this role and have them take on some caring responsibilities. As many […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, Play, Pretend Play, Sponsored Post Tagged With: parenting, sponsored post

nappy pants baby love

Surviving the nappy change wriggles

October 24, 2014 by Kate 23 Comments

It’s almost as soon as your child discovers the joy of their legs that nappy changing time can become a huge and upsetting struggle. Changing a nappy  can be so difficult and some children just seem to simply not like their nappy changed. As a parent who has experienced this, I have a few tips to surviving the nappy […]

Filed Under: 0 - 12 months, Parenting, Sponsored Post Tagged With: giveaway, parenting, sponsored post, tips

LEGO giveaway

Fun ways to play with Lego Duplo

October 9, 2014 by Kate 50 Comments

Sponsored by LEGO Give a child a box of LEGO DUPLO and they’ll never be bored. These incredible bricks and combination playsets have been around for over 80 years and are continuing to provide children with hours of fun and creative entertainment. It’s also great that LEGO caters for the toddler age group with the larger LEGO DUPLO bricks, […]

Filed Under: Sponsored Post, Uncategorized Tagged With: giveaway, LEGO, sponsored post

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My name is Kate and I am a mum to two little girls, Possum and Boo. We have lots of fun together learning with play at home and are pleased to share some of what we do with you.
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