Children’s Activities – with a touch of Melbourne!

Childrens activities you can do at home and monthly posts on children’s activities in Melbourne. Emphasis is on low cost or free kids activities.

Kids Activities Melbourne – February 2012

February 4, 2012

Month two of 2012 already! Here are some ideas of fun activities to do with the kids during the last month of summer here in Melbourne. The Picnic Room Now with school back, those of us with younger ones at home, maybe looking for new activities to do with the littlest ones. The Picnic Room [...]

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Balloon Games

January 15, 2012

We have a few simple balloon games that the kids love to play. They are great games to have up your sleeve if the weather is not conducive to outside play. Balloon Tennis We use the humble fly swat (you can buy them cheaply from $2 stores), balloon and string across the room to set [...]

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How Do You Cope With The School Holidays?

January 12, 2012

This post is sponsored by Nuffnang. It is now getting towards the last couple of weeks of school holidays here in Victoria. I am often asked “how do you cope with school holidays?”. I know many mums who don’t love school school holidays and I think they think with 5 kids, school holidays must be [...]

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Bright Star Kids Stick On Labels Give Away

January 10, 2012

The give away has now closed. The winners are Joanne Rudd – All designs are just gorgeous. We would have to choose the birdie, not only was it her first word, but it ties in nicely with the theme of her bedroom. Thanks for a great giveaway! Kirra Stone – Fantastic product! I would choose [...]

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Playing With Cars

January 7, 2012

All of our kids have loved playing with cars. Over the years we have built up quite a collection of cars and associated Hot Wheels sets with ramps and tracks. But I find some of the greatest moments of fun and creativity come when the kids use materials from around the house and use their [...]

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Tiddalik the Thirsty Frog @ Melbourne Museum + Give Away

January 5, 2012

This give away has now closed. The winners as chosen by Nuffnang were: 1. Sandy M My kids haven’t been yet, but I just know they will love the performance about Tiddalik the frog. I think it is so important that all Australian children learn about our aboriginal culture and why looking after our land [...]

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War Card Game For Kids

December 31, 2011

The War Card Game is a favourite with my kids. It is a great game for youngsters (4+) who are just starting to learn the relativity of numbers, eg that 3 is bigger than 2, 8 is bigger than 4 etc. It is a two player game and although we have a specific War Card [...]

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iPad Apps For The School Holidays

December 15, 2011

This post is sponsored by Nuffnang. I have been lusting after an iPad for awhile now, so jumped at the chance when Vodafone asked if I would like to review one (I do have to give it back though!). Vodafone now have plans where you pay nothing upfront and get to take home a very [...]

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8th Birthday Party Ideas

December 13, 2011

It was our daughters 8th birthday on Saturday and this year it was her turn to have a birthday party. She really loves to create, so wanted to have a crafty party. I am still recovering from the having the 8th birthday party and the Community Blogging Christmas Event less than 24 hours apart (not [...]

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Tzatziki Dip Recipe – one the kids can help you make!

December 12, 2011

This post is from Christie at Childhood101. Christie has a fabulous blog which is a great resource for parents and has a philosophy I strongly believe in – that play is a critical factor in early childhood development. Childhood101 is a finalist for the parenting category of the Nuffnang Asia Pacific Blog Awards being held [...]

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Spirit Of Community

December 6, 2011

I had the most inspiring morning today. I spent a couple of hours working with a lovely team of women at Apples and Jam (this is a truly gorgeous place and I include some photos and more info about it at the end of the post). Back in early November I received and email from [...]

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Kids Activities – Childrens Performing Company of Australia + Give Away

December 1, 2011

The give away is now closed. The winner was Helen Nottle – “That would be perfect for my 10 year old son Jared. We moved this year and I am still not forgiven because we had to leave his drama group and he misses it so much. He loves having funny lines and enthusiastically delivers [...]