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Cute & PRactical Gifts for kids to make
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Cute & Practical Gifts for Kids to Make

by Merith

Every parent loves the idea of their child giving loved ones or teachers a gift that they have made with their own little hands. Homemade gifts from kids are super cute, right? Well, let’s be totally honest. Unless you’ve spawned the next Michelangelo, most things …

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Minecraft Gifts for Kids a Minecraft Gift Guide
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Minecraft Gifts for Kids

by Merith

Do you have a Minecraft kid? Even if you don’t, Minecraft has become so hugely popular among kids that at some point you’re likely to need to buy a Minecraft gift for someone. Christmas, birthday, Hanukkah, reward, bribery, whatever. Hell, adults love Minecraft too, no …

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Some ideas for crafts for kids' parties to take home and keep.
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Kids’ Party Craft Ideas (to take home & keep)

by Merith

Apparently doing some kids’ party crafts at kids’ parties is quite popular, and keeps little hands away from the Haribo. Plus there’s all the child psychology stuff about letting kids be creative and express themselves with art. Perhaps you are the kind of highly capable …

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Panjango Reviews

The Panjango Game – A Review

by Merith

Life skills are an essential part of children’s education. Whether in school or in the home, preparing for independence in the wider world is a necessity for all young people. Play is a wonderful way for children to learn, and Panjango creates games which incorporate …

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A bunch of great suggestions for making awesome party bags without plastic crap/
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How To Make Party Bags Without Plastic Crap

by Merith2 Comments on How To Make Party Bags Without Plastic Crap

I am thoroughly sick of the vast quantities of plastic crap that is so common in party bags, and wanted to avoid giving out the things that always make me groan inwardly when I see them clutched in my daughter’s hot little hand. Oh, please …

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Kids can explore the world of work and jobs with this Top Trumps-style card game for kids.
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Panjango Trumps – a review

by Merith

One day children will grow up, become adults, and have to make their own way in the world. To assist with this transition, Life Skills are increasingly being introduced into the educational environment.  Play is a wonderful way for children to learn, and Panjango creates …

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Combine science fun with Christmas with these fantastic STEM Christmas cards from Letterbox Lab
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Making STEM Christmas Cards with Letterbox Lab

by Merith

Want your kids to have festive fun combined with awesome science activities? Make STEM Christmas Cards with Letterbox Lab! Letterbox Lab creates monthly science kits for children (click here to see) and they’ve put that combination learning and fun into a set of scientific Christmas …

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13 Movies for Family Halloween Movie Night!
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13 Movies for Family Halloween Movie Night!

by Merith

It’s almost Halloween! Parents might be looking forward to a late night snuggle on the couch watching scary stuff like Nightmare on Elm Street or Scream, but you need something a little more friendly for your kids! (Oh, this post contains affiliate links.) Need some …

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Take a look at the October box from the Foodini Club, a terrific recipe and activity box for kids.
Foodini Club Kids' Subscription Boxes Reviews

Review: Foodini Club October 2018

by Merith

Cooking is a vital life skill, so the sooner kids start to learn, the better. The lovely people at Foodini Club monthly recipe box for kids have been kind enough to send me the October box for my daughter, Little C, to test out (with a bit …

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Mud & Bloom is a lovely box of gardening and nature activities for kids. Take a look inside the October box, and get outside with your kids!
Kids' Subscription Boxes Mud & Bloom Reviews

Review: Mud & Bloom October 2018

by Merith

Autumn is such a wonderful time to appreciate the outdoors. The October Mud & Bloom gardening and nature crafts box gave us a great opportunity to get outside and look for treasures. We had three crafts to make this month, so we went for a …

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