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105 Ways to Enjoy Nature With Kids

May 10, 2012

Enjoying the natural beauty of the world is something I do every single day.  The more time I spend admiring nature, the more satisfaction and joy I get out of it.  It helps me slow down. It helps me to be present.  And it’s always there. I find myself, not only wanting to spend time outdoors, [...]

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Mother’s Day: Patty Case Flower

March 7, 2012

Mother’s Day is coming up and if you’re looking for an easy craft to do with kids, this patty case flower, with a milk bottle lid centre, is super sweet. Materials 3 Patty case pans (different colours) Paddle Pop Stick Leaf template (click to print the PDF file) Photo (of child/mother or child can colour [...]

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100 Ways to Love the Moment

March 5, 2012

Since I started the Love the Moments Challenges back in January 2011, I have found many ways to enjoy moments both with, and without my kids.  It’s less about doing things and more about being aware; weaving moments into to the day as it happens creates a rich texture to life that brings much enjoyment [...]

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Unconventional Bath Toys

February 2, 2012

There are many different items my kids use in the bath for play, other than the traditional bath toys like the rubber duck. And bath time doesn’t just happen at night; my son often has a bath during the day as an activity.  We have found many items around the house that are fun to [...]

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Nature Crafts & Activities

January 20, 2012

There is much wonder all around and endless ways to create joy. These are two things I hope my children will embrace. Our family aims to live life less compartmentalised so we look for ways to connect the things we do when we are out with things we do at home. One way to do [...]

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10 Outing Ideas for Kids (that don’t cost a fortune)

January 11, 2012

During the school holidays, there is opportunity to do many outings with the kids, but it can be (very) expensive. Below are 10 outings ideas I’ve enjoyed with my kids that didn’t cost a fortune! 1. Visit a Pet Shop/Aquarium Visiting/walking past a pet shop is something my kids enjoy. We don’t spend a lot [...]

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