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Here birdy, birdy, birdy – sweet mobiles for baby

Here birdy, birdy, birdy – sweet mobiles for baby

We love birds at Babyology. Our fetish for all things feathered has led us in recent months to present you with every manner of avian delights.

Update – Crayon Rocks now available locally!

Update – Crayon Rocks now available locally!

We’ve been waiting for these for a while and now they’re finally here in Australia!

The envelope that tells you where to go

The envelope that tells you where to go

Make sure your party guests know exactly where to go with an envelope made from a map.

Get all crafty with make-your-own calendars from Milkbun

Get all crafty with make-your-own calendars from Milkbun

My firstborn started prep this year and losing him to the schoolyard isn’t just a bittersweet moment for me. His little sister (and full-time shadow) is also feeling the loss of her constant play companion. She’s torn between missing him dreadfully and enjoying the freedom that comes with having no big brother to boss her … [Read more.]

Fantastic Toys for fabulous do-it-yourself fun

Fantastic Toys for fabulous do-it-yourself fun

Eco-friendly, eco-conscious and environmentally friendly are all words we’ve become quite familiar with. Nowadays  they can even be overused but not this time. The do-it-yourself toys you see here are most definitely green and very aptly named Fantastic Toys.

Rolling with Rolobox

Rolling with Rolobox

As I parent I know that the best presents for kids come in cardboard boxes… because they have so much fun playing with the box! Cardboard boxes provide endless opportunities for pint-sized imaginations and hours of entertainment. Give kids  an assortment of boxes and a roll of sticky tape and they will come up with … [Read more.]

MillaMia – Scandinavian style on knitting needles

MillaMia – Scandinavian style on knitting needles

In my next life I’m going to knit. My grandmother taught me the basics when I was younger but I confess I never had the patience to persevere with a knitting project beyond the obligatory scarf (and even then, mine was more of a cravat). But it is a skill that I really admire and … [Read more.]

How sweet it is to be loved by you! Valentine’s Day Roundup

How sweet it is to be loved by you! Valentine’s Day Roundup

I’ll be upfront – I’m not a big fan of over-the-top Valentine’s Day gifts and gestures. I’m certainly open to receiving flowers but admit that when I see young guys trudging through the city on Valentine’s Day with a huge bouquet in one hand and an enormous stuffed toy in the other, I think ‘glad … [Read more.]

Felicity Hall Needlepoint Kits – sophisticated designs

Felicity Hall Needlepoint Kits – sophisticated designs

Although needlepoint designs can be varied in style, I really haven’t seen any that would appeal to those with extremely modern aesthetics… until now.

Get set with Hello Hanna placemats

Get set with Hello Hanna placemats

A monkey styled like Carmen Miranda is just what I need to get some focus at the dinner table.
Hello Hanna placemats combine dinnertime fun and a little learning. Kids will know exactly where their spoon, knife and fork should go but it is up to them to customise their robot, turn a monkey into a … [Read more.]

Update – P’kolino releases new art supplies range

Update – P’kolino releases new art supplies range

Many households with children use art as a great way to pass time – it’s a creative outlet honing essential skills, and a way of giving a parents a break.

Get creative with Yellow Owl Workshop

Get creative with Yellow Owl Workshop

If, like me, you frequently wish your home more closely resembled the set of Play School, full of happy children engaged in constructive play, Yellow Owl Workshop has the very gift for you this new year. Kids love to stamp, and these sets of rubber stamps will save you from attempting your own versions made … [Read more.]