Forget Lego, this is the coolest new imaginative building toy for boys and girls.
Wooden toys hold a special spot in our house. Favourites with our children for their simplicity, an added bonus is they can stand up to hard play. Even so, I don’t see many wooden toys for children past the preschool years so I love finding something that kids of all ages can enjoy.
If there is one thing that my boys love to do, it’s to take a flying leap from our (very sturdy) red gum coffee table onto the couch, superhero style. Of course they are not allowed to take flying leaps off the furniture but since when did that stop a three-year-old superhero on a mission?
I love the idea of make-your-own toys. Not only do they keep kids occupied and harness their imaginations, the toys always seem that much cooler. And they don’t get much cooler than a handcrafted wooden marionette puppet.
Modern play structures are things to behold where I live. Only 8kms from Sydney’s CBD, there isn’t a whole lot of running room for our kids. Lucky for us, park culture thrives and our local council recognises the importance of play areas for children.
I’m desperate to buy my daughter a doll house but I simply cannot choose one! I was all set to take the plunge this Christmas but just when I narrow my choice, I spot something new and even lovelier than the last.
Kids always love beanbags. I longed for one when I was young however my mum had other interior decorating ideas and refused them as she thought they looked ‘sloppy’. Nowadays though, there are lots of stylish beanbag choices.
From the sky above, the bird’s eye view of Citizen Square in Shenzhen, China shows two huge red monster footprints. At ground level, the monster footprints make for a unique play space.
My kids have everything and I will freely admit I’m a bit stumped this year over what to buy them for Christmas. I’m so glad Monkeytail and Wellington have just restocked these amazing Owly Shadow Puppets in time for gift buying! With prices starting at just $15, you can buy the Shadow Puppet Theatre Screen, … [Read more.]
Serabeena, a long-time, family-owned Australian business, is a sublime craft wonderland for children aged between three and eight. When I say wonderland, I truly mean it in the grab-your-virtual-cart-upon-entering kind of way.
I can understand why many parents prefer to give their children a blank sheet of paper and pencils rather than a colouring book. As a child I loved drawing but I also enjoyed colouring books — there was something immensely satisfying and therapeutic in completing a page and managing to stay within the lines.
There’s a … [Read more.]
When it comes to little boys, a toy car never fails to please. Whether it’s pockets weighted down with Matchbox cars or the thrill of being in the driver’s seat with a remote control racer, boys seem to always become completely absorbed when playing with a toy car. Give them some wheels with style from … [Read more.]
