We always have fun making themed sensory bins. Its one of my favourite things to put together and often creates hours of fun for the boys. It’s often the simplest ideas and activities that are the biggest hit in our household. Set up for this sensory bin was easy peasy: I coloured some rice with… Read More Halloween Sensory Bin
Halloween is not something we traditionationally “celebrate” as a family, Ive spoken about it before but I really am against all the blood an gore it represents in todays world. But I can never resist jumping on board with the arts and crafts. You may remember the ooey gooey slime filled sensory tray we did… Read More Halloween Slime
I often get asked, “but what do you do with rainbow rice”; It may look pretty , but how does one incorporate it into “play”? First, lets look at how to make it. It is super easy and you can choose whether to use paint or food colouring. There are two ways to make it,… Read More Rainbow Rice For Sensory Play
Noah McVicker was an absolute genius, I don’t even think he realised the impact he would have on the world. Way back in the 1930’s he created a substance to originally clean soot and dirt off wallpaper! Gradually it was manufactured as a child’s toy and for more than 60 years this humble piece of… Read More We Are Getting Crafty For World PlayDoh Day + Giveaway
I love it when I get to work with brands that are so aligned to my parenting style and philosophy. The second I heard from Nina I was so excited to jump on board with Panda Post Learning. My blog has always focused on fun learning ideas and activities to do with your kids. Its… Read More Making Learning Fun with Panda Post Learning
Yaaay for warmer days and longer hours of sunshine. I’ve missed outdoor activities with the boys so much and in the past two weeks every day after work we try to fit in some “play time”. Most of these can be done in a smaller outdoor area, so if you’re in a high rise with… Read More 20 Outdoor Activities To Do With The Kids
A little while ago I was approached by NutriStart to work on an “up-cycle” project for their cereal containers. With the whole world finally stepping up to take notice of our consumer footprint, plastic is suddenly a hot topic. While it serves its purpose in some area’s I feel it’s absolutely on us as consumers… Read More Up-Cycle with NutriStart Active
The weather is warming up and the first blooms are showing signs of flowering. Bring on warmer weather and long summer days. Living in the city I try to get out into nature most weekends, my soul craves it and its one of my biggest challenges with living in Joburg. I’ve put together a list of… Read More My Top Family Friendly Parks + Picnic Spots in Johannesburg
Any lush fans in the house? Since we made our own bath bombs ,I’ve really been enjoying reading up on the various different bath options we can create. If you are a lush fan you’ll be familiar with their “bath time playdough”, we’ve had the rainbow one a couple of times, and I never realised just… Read More DIY Bathtime Playdough
Its been a while since I’ve posted a sensory craft and to be honest I’ve missed the time with my boys. They get so excited when mama pulls out the activity tray and want to help with everything. At a recent Prima Toy Event on of my favourite toys that launched (stay tuned for a… Read More Cloud Dough Sensory Tray