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DIY Printables And Educational Games For Kids

Nov 28 2015

DIY Printables And Educational Games For Kids With school holidays fast approaching, it’s great to have some creative tools up your sleeve. Keeping the kids entertained, learning and laughing over the Christmas break may sound like an impossible task, but it’s not – with some printable activities and fun learning games, you can keep their boredom at bay in an educational way. LEGO Puzzles These nifty little puzzles are a great tool for increasing motor control and aiding in cognitive development and spatial awareness in toddlers and pre-schoolers. They can also be a great idea for presents! Here’s how to make them: 1. Print a recognisable character, picture or word on thick, laminated paper. 2. Glue the back of your paper to a stack of connected LEGO Duplo bricks (or regular LEGO pieces for older kids). 3. Simply slice between the seams of each Lego brick. 4. Take the pieces…

Nov 26 2015

4 Home Renovations To Make The Most Out Of This Summer Summer is here already, and there is nothing that resonates with people more than getting to enjoy the longer days and warmer weather in the great outdoors. If you’ve been thinking about a renovation that will allow you to get the most out of the hotter months, then here are some suggestions to transform your home in preparation for summer. 1. The Ultimate Entertaining Area To make the most of this summer, you need to make sure you spend as much time outdoors as possible. To do this, renovate your backyard to include the ultimate entertaining area. If you’re going to be spending a lot of time there, you’ll want it to include a high quality patio or deck. It’s a good idea to go online and check out patio and deck builder websites such as www.AdaptItGroup.com.au to see…

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…

Family Portrait Hotspots | Newcastle | All Mum Said

Oct 02 2015

Top 5 Family Portrait Hotspots Revealed Greater Newcastle Area The Morpeth Common WHERE: Ray Lawler and Morpeth Common Wildfowl Reserve, Edward Street, Morpeth NSW 2321 Only a short drive north-east of Maitland is the historic and winsome river-side village of Morpeth. The Morpeth Common, a local Wildfowl Reserve, provides a stunning backdrop for family portraits. Old and stately trees give shade during the summer months and surrounding weathered wooden fences assist in creating a rustic feel. We love to work with the environment in a way that enhances the images rather than overpowering them. Morpeth WHERE: 37 km North-west of Newcastle and 5 km North-east of Maitland. Only a matter of minutes from Maitland is the historic and winsome river-side village of Morpeth. There is no end to the possibilities for family portrait photography in this delightful town. Weathered sandstone buildings, old steps…