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5 Things You’ll Need For A Batman Party

Nov 20 2015

5 Things You’ll Need For A Batman Party You’re never too old for a Batman party. No, seriously. DC Comics’ Caped Crusader is one of the most enduring icons in popular culture, with legions of fans among kids and grownups alike. Whether you’re throwing a weekend birthday bash for your child or just having a fun get-together with friends on a Friday night, a Batman-themed party is sure to be a smash. Here are 5 things you’ll need to help you get started. 1. Costumes The Batman universe is filled with great ideas for potential costumes, with the most difficult to put together being that of the Dark Knight himself. Luckily, there are plenty of costume purchase and hire outlets like Disguises that stock authentic Batman costumes, in kids’ and adults’ sizes, from every era of the character’s history – and that includes his allies and rogues gallery too! Some…

Oct 07 2015

This year I am a Nude Food Day Ambassador and I feel humbled to be a part of it. Unlike previous years where it has been promoted on a specific day; this year Nude Food Day is being celebrated across any day of October, all of them if you are that committed! I am actively taking part in Nude Food Day this October to reduce the amount of wastage and rubbish we use when packing lunches, storing leftovers and even the products we buy. By making small changes in our choices, we are seeing a positive impact on not only our environmental influence but also our selections in food. Our improvement in fresh and healthy food options has been outstanding and one that we will continue as often as possible. Nude Food Day encourages both parents and children to make conscious choices that result in healthy eating and a healthy…

Develop Logical Thinking With Games | Skills at home | All Mum Said

Oct 05 2015

Develop Logical Thinking With Games A child’s mind develops in stages. This is a crucial part of them learning and retaining the information. To develop logical thinking kids must be given opportunities to discover if I do this than that is going to happen. Basically, if this … than that. This is why from the age of two children will basically ask ‘Why?’ for everything. They are learning how to put 2 and 2 together in a way they understand and makes sense. Logical thinking To encourage your child to embark on developing this skill, there are many things you can do to help. With the simple use of strategy games, construction, toy parts or simple ask questions and answers. When they ask a question, ask them what they think the answer is before you answer it. This gives them the chance to consider the ‘ifs, that’s and why’s’ of…

Pretend Play For Preschoolers | All Mum Said

Aug 28 2015

Benefits Of Pretend Play For Preschoolers Don’t dismiss pretend play for preschoolers or toddlers because it doesn’t interest you. This is a crucial part of learning for kids. Read this to understand how! Your child constantly sees you completing mundane everyday tasks, but to them it is not boring jobs. To them you are doing amazing and complicated activities. They want to learn how to be as amazing as you and this is where the benefits of imaginative play begin. How imaginative play improves child skills Pretend play helps children of all ages improve skills they need later in life but because they can advance these talents through fun activities, they will enjoy it and continue to grow. Here are just some of the ways creative play can benefit your child: • Encourages imagination – the ability to be creative and make up scenarios that can be acted out, allows…