We know those guys over at Mahar Drygoods know how to have fun but recently they have formalised the party atmosphere by adding the brand new Mahar Drygoods Party Ware Division. Owner Robert Mahar stresses that in many ways it’s business as usual but with pom poms on their hats and a birthday cake buffet … [Read more.]
I see so many remarkable things writing for Babyology but it’s the small things I seem to covet the most, putting these star shaped crayons from Earthling Crayons at the top of my ‘must-have’ list.
Eco-kids make non-toxic paints and dough for creative kidlets who love to use their hands to create.
I am not one of those women who is an expert at making things. I’m just not very good at it but I do have friends who are and sometimes I do get a teensy bit jealous when they show me a bag or dress or some-such that they’ve made from an old curtain. So … [Read more.]
We know Babyology readers are partial to some Lego fun so start sketching your next creation with these fab Lego crayons.
Hello Hanna really does take the cake when it comes to the finishing touches of party planning. These are products that are kid friendly, fun and not at all difficult, making celebrations bright and cheery for everyone!
Be it school holidays, long weekends or rainy days, when there are long days ahead the kids look to you for entertainment and they expect you to deliver.
I have fond memories of doing needlepoint with my grandmother in my youth – yes, I think my cool quotient has gone down a few points with that admission – but I really loved sitting down and completely concentrating on one detailed task. The end results weren’t always perfect but I took great joy in … [Read more.]
When I was a kid, I had a book on Origami. I loved the pictures and tried desperately to make the tantalising flowers, adorable animals and the paper planes. Unfortunately, I was often disappointed with the results, which was more due to the book’s instructions rather than my clumsy fingers. So when I first saw … [Read more.]
It’s crafty, it’s cute, and it’s a little bit retro – what’s not love?! Japanese artist Junzo Terada has created a magical menagerie ready for little hands to build. Simple card pieces slot together to form twenty different animals – no scissors or glue required (that’s my kind of craft).
Since becoming a mum, I have found myself attempting to master a number of arts and crafts with varying success. I have come to the conclusion that I need a bit of help, particularly in the sewing department!
Each year I record a few important details alongside my children’s class photographs, including what they want to be when they grow up. Over the past couple of years my boys’ standard response has been “AFL footballer” but there was a time when one son (then aged four) said “I want to be a publisher, … [Read more.]