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9 trampolines for stay at home fun

Louise WeeksMarch 17, 2020

The Aussie sun lends itself beautifully to lots of outdoor play. And nothing says fun in the sun quite like a trampoline. Rather than having kids bouncing o... Read More...

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17 DIY big-ticket presents the kids will love

Hejira ConveryOctober 29, 2019

If you want to give your kiddo a gift that money can’t buy, the answer is to DIY! Perfect for those bigger items, a pressie made by hand comes at fraction ... Read More...

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Animal magic: 9 creature craft ideas to make outside

Anita ButterworthOctober 14, 2017

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 let them ... Read More...

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WIN a Jumpflex trampoline & accessories pack

Anita ButterworthOctober 4, 2017

This competition is now closed. Will the very lucky M. Paradiso (VIC) please jump down. You're our lucky winner. Enjoy xx There's nothing quite like wat... Read More...

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Incredible cubby house that will blow your mind

The double-storey cubby house dad built

Anita ButterworthSeptember 21, 2017

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 wishing their a... Read More...

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20 fun games to build gross motor skills

Hejira ConveryApril 19, 2017

Running, jumping and climbing - that's what little kids are made of. And it's all thanks to gross motor skills! Between the age of three and five, kids l... Read More...

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12 ingredients for creating the ultimate mud kitchen

Jenna GalleyApril 15, 2017

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 kitchen, you ask? A mud kitchen is... Read More...

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Splish, splash, splosh! 18 water play activities for toddlers

Hejira ConveryJanuary 15, 2017

Water play is a wet and wildly fun activity for toddlers, so head outside and make a splash. Toddlers love - make that, LOVE - to play with H2O. It's coo... Read More...

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Retreads: 15 ways to re-use old tyres

Hejira ConveryJuly 23, 2016

After a busy life on the open road, there comes a time in every tyre's life when they have to roll over and... become something much more exciting! Using... Read More...

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A hi-tech twist on trampoline fun

Hejira ConveryMay 27, 2016

Kids are full of beans and trampolines are a brilliant way to get those beans bouncing! Whether they’re doing mini-jumps or mega boinnngggs, Springfree Tram... Read More...

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Nature play: 10 reasons kids should play outside (+30 ideas!)

Hejira ConveryMay 26, 2016

Your family mission, should you choose to accept it, is to head outside and explore all the great things nature has to offer. Whether you're bug-collecting ... Read More...

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19 DIY outdoor play spaces kids will LOVE!

Hejira ConveryMay 2, 2016

Open wide, come outside, it's playtime! Whether you have a cute courtyard or a rolling lawn, your kiddo will love having their own outdoor space. There's a ... Read More...

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ArcaBoard: A hoverboard that really works!

Hejira ConveryApril 28, 2016

The future is here! Almost, because production has begun on a hoverboard that actually hovers. Skateboards, snowboards and surfboards have been staples f... Read More...

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Starting green: 14 ways to teach kids about the environment

Amanda LongApril 22, 2016

Our environment is incredibly precious. And our precious little poppets are the ones who will look after this planet into the future. So teaching our childr... Read More...

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Start your engines! 14 backyard racetracks you can make this weekend

Hejira ConveryMarch 22, 2016

On your marks, get set, GO! Get ready to install a little fast and furious action into your backyard with these amazing DIY outdoor racetracks. From simp... Read More...

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