The end of the year can bring both excitement and exhaustion - for us and our little ones. Maybe it’s time to pause, let go of a few expectations, and make space for slow days, warm cuddles, and the wonder that lives in small moments.
Sweetly simple Christmas cards
A small & simple Christmas craft for little hands
...it's a post about a Nature Walk, again (plus a free printable!)
A printable sheet to start you off on an open-ended scavenger hunt. Enjoy!
Handmade Ways to Say Thanks
At this time of year, simple handmade gifts can say the biggest thank you. A little baking, a small craft, or a child’s artwork made with love is often the most treasured gift of all.
Shifting Routines with Gentle Curiosity
Finding new rhythms, small rituals, and magical second spaces
Making a Nature Hanging
Bring your nature finds together and create a beautiful masterpiece. Worthy of a Christmas present for Nanna or hanging in pride of place on the front veranda.
Lazy daisy days...
Embrace those pops of colour in your garden & make a daisy chain
Syncing up your heartbeat with your child
There are so many benefits that come from reading together with your child, including strengthening your bond and creating feelings of safety and comfort.
Springtime Seed Planting with Little Hands
Some simple seeds, a little potting mix, and time outside with your little one—springtime moments don’t need much to be full of joy and connection.
Screen habits
Thinking about screen time
Nature Prints using watercolours
Easy Nature Prints with watercolour paints, flowers, leaves and grasses.
The Gratitude Jar
It's easy to overlook the small moments of connection. Here’s a simple and creative way to bring more thankfulness into your home.
The crafty hat that never dates
These happy hats have been a hit for ages.
Teddy Bear's Picnic
Making music with your teddy.
Having a Holiday at Home
Holidays at Home - a few ideas for embracing winter with little ones.
Scrub-a-Dub-Dollies!
One morning at playgroup, the dolls and soft toys were looking a little too loved (read: grubby), so we declared it Doll Washing Day
Giggles with purpose
As babies grow and their brains and bodies develop, their early (primitive) reflexes should gradually fade away, or integrate.
Reading changes you, shapes you and grows you.
The powerful things a love of reading can offer you.
The Day We Slowed Down
We left 15 minutes early—and stepped into a whole new world. Poison berries, leaf pillows, shadow games. By slowing down, I found myself walking with my child, not just beside him.
Introduction to the orchestra - where to start?
Some little tips on how to get your little one ready for live concerts