So last week my boy turned six and I can’t remember much of the in-betweens. That would be the mysterious void between our first meeting at the birthing suite to last Wednesday’s few hundred snapshots of his boyish face. He was puffing out six candles to our joyous shouts of […]
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Best Australian Authors For Children’s Fiction At Book Week 2016
Best Australian Authors For Children’s Fiction: Since our eldest began attending prep two years ago, Book Week has become one of our favourite annual school events. Where else is there a legitimate occasion to go everywhere dressed up as your favourite character without the need for a costume party invite. […]
Charlie Brown & Peanuts Gang themed party
Photo Gallery of our Charlie Brown & Peanuts Gang themed party: When I couldn’t find many Peanuts-themed party decorations I loved, I decided I’ll make my own! The party hats, Charlie Brown cutouts (made using my Cricut machine), sticker labels on the bubble bottles were all handmade, including the food […]
Christmas Advent Calendar
Growing up in Asia meant advent calendars weren’t as popular as a Christmas tradition like they are in the West. I don’t think I truly appreciated their significance until I moved to Oz, had children of my own and subsequently began this beautiful ancient tradition in my own family at […]
Handmade Kids’ Hair Clips
Handmade Kids’ Hair Clips (using Alligator Clips) If I hadn’t learnt how to make hair accessories for my little girl, I probably would’ve spent a fortune acquiring her impressive collection of hairbands, hair clips,hair ties and assorted hair paraphernalia. From the time she was a baby, I’ve loved to accessorise […]
Mr Men Softies
Make Your Own Mr Men Softies I love Mr Men almost as much as my kids do. It’s definitely one of those children’s library classics with a special place in my early childhood reading memories. My mum bought me Mr Men books back then in the eighties and now I’ve […]