DIY Activities & Play

The $5000 DIY cubby made by Aussie parents
Be still our beating hearts, we’ve fallen head over heels for the most impossibly beautiful cubby. This isn’t just any DIY playhouse – it’s more […]

Animal magic: 9 creature craft ideas to make outside
It’s time to get creative with Mother Nature, and celebrate spring. Kids love collecting bits and bobs while playing outside, so grab a bag and […]

30 life-skills that build kids confidence [guide]
Little kids love to be independent. It might come as a bit of a shock – one minute they’re a helpless little bundle in your arms […]

The double-storey cubby house dad built
One dad has taken cubby house building to a whole new level. Two levels, actually. Adam Boyd crafted a cubby so incredible it has parents […]

5 fun activities to bring The Day the Crayons Quit to life
Kids love crayons. They’re colourful, textural and feature in some awesome picture books (like ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’). So here’s how to take your […]

Flower power: 9 super cute and easy flower crafts
Daisy chains and pretty posies, you can just smell spring in the air – but we can also smell flower crafts for little nature lovers! […]

Sam Moran shares 5 amazing life skills kids learn through music
Music is a huge part of the learning puzzle for toddlers, so it’s fortunate that they just love to shake what their mumma gave ’em! […]

Need to keep a toddler busy? Try ‘Stuff the Oball’
Non-toys make the best toys, especially to a toddler. Pots and pans? Good. Toilet paper rolls? Great. Random bits of fabric and toys stuffed into […]

9 ‘lay down and play’ activities for tired mums and busy kids
Attention tired mums – we have solved the mystery of how to keep your kids entertained even when you are entering mombie (that’s mum zombie) […]

From Cozy Coupe car to Fury Road ride
Isn’t it amazing what a bit of black spray paint, a rusted bike chain and an old breast pump can do to the iconic Little […]

10 easy ways to reduce screen time (and why it’s important)
Little ones love screens – televisions, tablets, phones. If the device can connect your child to his favourite game, app, youTube channel, television program or […]

14 reasons to head outside in autumn
Ahhh … autumn. A great season when the air is crisper than your fridge’s veggie drawer and leaves fall from trees like big, crunchy, orange snow (hey, we’re […]

12 ingredients for creating the ultimate mud kitchen
Looking for a new way to enjoy outdoor play with your little one? Bring on the mud. And the mud kitchen! What is a mud […]

7 household items that are ready-made baby toys
Sometimes the simple things really are the best. Like blowing raspberries on bubba’s tummy, playing peek-a-boo and discovering that your tired Tupperware collection is actually the best toy range ever! You see, love […]

10 festive craft ideas to celebrate Chinese New Year
Cock-a-doodle-do! The Chinese New Year is almost upon us with Saturday marking the start of the Year of the Rooster. Those born in the Year […]