LEGO is one of our favourite screen free activities but, let’s face it, while it might be fun to play with, it’s a b*tch to pack up. Could there really be a way to make LEGO fun for mum too? This LEGO mat solves two ongoing LEGO issues in one hit: somewhere dedicated to play and…
How to make and use Story Stones
Instead of screens today, why not… use story stones to tell a tale? We went on a rock hunt and found some smooth pebbles in the creek near our house. On the day we went hunting it was a wet day and the leeches were rampant! Eeek! Once those leeches started attaching, I didn’t feel…
Make a DIY fun games mat for picnics
The perfect picnic can last a whole day. Good food in the sunshine, a game of Fly and a little siesta on the picnic blanket when it all gets too much. That’s the fantasy at least! Having some quieter pursuits for the kids to get stuck into while you doze just might bring you one step…
Make a car wash for toy cars
My little friend Nick is completely in love with his toy cars. I can’t remember ever seeing him without one. My Max was never a car boy, he was always more into his toy animals (and screens, always screens). So when the opportunity came up to make a cute little toy car wash for Kidspot, I…
Collected | Make some Christmas gifts for friends
I don’t know about you but I love to give a gift to special friends at Christmas time. Just something small because money is always tight this time of year. Especially this year. The great thing about a DIY gift is that it is generally inexpensive to make, so you can spread the love far and…