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Our best Superhero costumes this Halloween!

It's no secret that children love superheroes; there are many theories to why this is but most child psychologists will explain to you that the reason superheroes are so intriguing to 4-5-year-olds is that it's an age when they are trying to find their own place in the world and assert themselves. When they imagine ...

8 Arts and Crafts Activities to try at home!

Creative expression is so important for children as they grow and learn. It allows them to express their ideas in different ways and to explore their senses. It’s important to offer your child the chance to be creative through arts and craft at home, this shows that you value their creative ideas and views. My ...

Aloe Vera and its many benefits

We are fortunate that we live in a part of the world that is ideal for growing healthy aloe-vera plants. They are incredibly easy to grow and take care of, and they have so many incredible benefits for our bodies. They really are a magical plant. You might be most familiar with Aloe Vera in ...

Snacks to keep on hand to avoid hangry children (and mums)

Hangry; bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger. While it might seem like a made-up word, the feeling is real. We all know the feeling you get when you are hungry, and when something does not go right, the irritation seems amplified, so imagine that for your children who often have much less patience ...

15 Quick and Easy Crazy Hair Day ideas

One of my favourite special days at school is Crazy Hair Day I am always blown away by how creative some of the ideas are and how nifty some parents are. Some ideas take a lot of preparation and time and others can be whipped up the night before – there’s an idea out there ...

Pick the Best Outdoor Toys for Your Toddler

As the weather cools down, it’s time to head outside for some toddler playtime! Being outside is so important for toddlers, it gives them opportunities to explore their senses, experience different things and to take safe risks. Here are some of the best outdoor toys for your toddler this season. 1| Paradiso Toys Shell Sandpit ...

5 Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

Perhaps the scariest part of Halloween is when it sneaks up on you, leaving you without time to source, sew or create a DIY Halloween costume! If you’ve run short on time, don’t worry – here are five easy DIY Halloween costumes that don’t require a sewing machine or expensive purchases! Shop Halloween Essentials Here ...

Last Minute Halloween Costumes Sorted!

Life is busy, the weeks fly by in what seems like a blink of an eye, and before you know it, you are four days out from Halloween, and you’ve been promising your kids the best costumes that they’re now asking you about. Enter Mum’s guilt. There is nothing quite like the feeling that you ...

Looking for Cartoon Costumes? We Got You Covered!

As a mum, you have probably accepted that cartoons are a part of your life now, you can most probably sing word for word the lyrics of “Let It Go” from Frozen or “You’re Welcome” from Moana. From the classic cartoons you grew up on to the modern-day chronicles that we have grown to love ...

Halloween Costumes that are Perfect for a First Halloween

Becoming a mother comes with many firsts, some challenging, some messy and most that make your heart burst. There are few things cuter in life than a little tot in a costume. Get the whole family involved this Halloween and make it a memorable one with these mini Halloween costumes for the littlest ones in ...