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5 February, 2023

Waitui Farm, NZ

There are few places that you can say that truly take your breath away and are simply magnificent. New Zealand has spectacular scenery, but Waitui Farm is pretty damn […]
12 March, 2022

Unsolved Case Files Game

The crime-solving detective game Unsolved Case Files is an exciting puzzle game to enjoy with the family. The  purpose of the game is to solve the case. After looking […]
1 March, 2021

The Importance of Positive Language for a Child’s Self-Perception

The concept of positive reinforcement can have a dramatic impact on how a child views the world. Positivity is, perhaps, the greatest tool we as parents, caregivers and early […]
6 May, 2020

Gypsy and the Cowboy

Have you been searching for a great home grown online store that has the most fantastic range from clothing that caters for men, women and kiddies to accessories, music […]
3 May, 2020

Successful systems you can set up at home to help reduce stress during isolation

With Aussie families living in lock down, it’s more important than ever to have some sanity saving systems in place. With just a few tweaks to your day, you […]
27 April, 2020

Girls don’t lay bricks

Who doesn’t love an inspirational and motivational success story? This is not your average rags to riches story- mix in the challenge of becoming a single mum and finding […]
3 April, 2020

Guest blog: What to Keep in Mind before Your 3D/4D/HD Imaging Ultrasounds

It has always been a joy for a woman to know she is pregnant. Not so long ago, pregnant woman had to wait nine months to know about the […]
3 April, 2020

Book Review: Me First- the guilt-free guide to prioritising you

Putting ourselves first is often the last thing that we tend to do and with the world in chaos right now it may seem even harder to prioritise time […]
29 January, 2020

Guest Post: 4 Elements of a Fun Kids’ Birthday Party in Dubai

Planning a birthday party is only one of the many responsibilities a parent needs to attend to. Although it only happens once a year (or more, if you have […]
28 January, 2020

Coronavirus info for parents

As the virus seems to be spreading and gaining strength it is important to arm ourselves with the best, most accurate information. The Department of Education has released a […]
29 November, 2019

Guest blog: 3 Tips to Help Relieve Your Stress about Your Child’s Behaviour

Parenting can be rather stressful at times, and with so many people expecting a child to have behavioural skills above their development level, it’s no wonder so many parents […]
11 November, 2019

Skim & Hoop…

With only 44 days left to Christmas if you are like me and frantically thinking about what to include in the Christmas pressie list this year then let me […]
21 October, 2019

Trangie Caravan Park, NSW

We have stayed in all sorts of caravan parks over the course of our family travel. Some that had all the bells and whistles and some that should not […]
21 October, 2019

Have you seen the new Game of Things game?

We just have to share this game with you….. it is slightly above the general ages games we review but this is a hoot for the older age kids. […]
8 October, 2019

7 Science-Backed Benefits of Baby Wearing

Mums and dads have been practising babywearing for thousands of years, and the science is finally starting to catch-up and prove what ancient cultures have always known: that baby […]
20 September, 2019

Do you have a family games night?

What are your favourite games? We love playing games as a family. It is a great opportunity to bond and have fun together but it also has so many […]
17 July, 2019

School holidays across the South-West- Guest post

It’s school holiday time, and you know what that means! Fun filled days spent making memories with the family that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. That is – if […]
25 March, 2019

What do you look for in a hotel?

There are so many hotels competing for you to chose to book with them. How do you decide which is the right hotel for you? Do you have a […]
15 March, 2019

Child learning documentation monitoring

We provide you with a document to track and document the individual documentation for each child.
29 October, 2018

Guest blog: Is An Au Pair Cheaper Than Childcare?

The cost of childcare is always the subject of debate and whether friends are discussing it over a coffee or politicians are campaigning on television, everyone has an opinion. […]
23 September, 2018

Guest Blog: 5 Best themes for outdoor parties

Do you have a little one with an upcoming birthday? An outdoor birthday party is a great way to let the kids run around without messing up your house. […]
31 August, 2018

Benefits of mud play by Nido Early School

If adults understood more about just how much children benefit from playing in mud, they may treat it with more respect and enthusiasm! Yes, mud is messy but that’s […]
30 August, 2018

School Readiness Workshop by Back on Track Consultancy

As the end of the year approaches it is now the time for families to start the enrollment process if your child is starting school for the first time. […]
19 August, 2018

Karijini National Park

There are few places that literally take your breath away and at the same time quite difficult to explain the beauty in words. It will not fail to impress […]
19 August, 2018

Karijini Eco Retreat, WA

SK travelled to the world class Karijini National Park and stayed a night at the Karijini Eco Retreat which is the first and only facility within the National Park to […]
29 July, 2018

Rubik’s Cube is back!

What a flashback from my childhood! I remember owning a Rubik’s Cube and the many hours of fun that it provided…and some frustration as I have to admit defeat […]
29 July, 2018

A new life: my re-purpose recycle project

I had this bag I had loved and used for while that I couldn’t bring myself to just get rid of …that didn’t feel quite right so decided rather […]
28 December, 2017

Review: Sleepy the Sloth

Have you heard about the fantastic series True to life Books? Jan Latte is a professional wildlife photographer and she is so passionate about combining her love of photography with educating children about endangered animals
26 September, 2017

Jonar and Kitty: The Timekeepers Void

We were given the fantastic opportunity to review Jonar & Kitty: A Timekeepers Void. Author and illustrator Bobbie Richardson has crafted an enchanting tale. Reviewing books in this house […]
15 August, 2017

Port-A-Ball

How cool a concept is this! A ball that is portable, lightweight and perfect for travel or limited space. The ball itself when deflated is small enough to fit […]
15 July, 2017

Travel challenge: carry on luggage only

SK is going on a world tour travelling overseas with ONLY carry on luggage. Are we crazy? We don’t think so. We think it will be relatively easily done. […]
15 July, 2017

Have you seen or heard about the new game ‘Squawk’?

Squawk is a new game by Crown and Andrews. If you like noisy, interactive games then this game is for you. SK had the opportunity to play this game as […]
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