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The other day I talked about some great gift ideas for the kids, and today I’m continuing with some ideas for the kids, but with eco-friendly and educational toys, from small Australian businesses! All available from  Fairy Fun Toys .  I remember growing uo in Denmark and playing Mikado - or Pickup Sticks . - it was such a fun game. So I love watching my boys play this classic,game. You simply need to pick up the wooden sticks, one at a time, without disturbing any of the other sticks. It is a simple game, but great nonetheless, and it great for the kids to play on their own too. Perfect for concentration and motor skills too! Pickup Sticks - RRP: $7.99  Our little boy spent almost 5 months in hospital from he was just 6 weeks old - and to this day has regular checkups. We have never encouraged ‘doctor’ play - it is something he has done by himself - no doubt playing out some of all his experiences at the hospital, but using his teddies, or his big brother, at home, having so much fun.

Finding the right Xmas pressies is always a tricky one… yeah, I’m sure other kids are just like mine and love anything new that they get. But finding that great gift that will continue to get play time, even weeks and months later - that’s the presents that I personally always strive to give to my boys. I’ve got a few great examples here…  First up is the most adorable one of them all, The Balloon Dog Squeakee . And yes, the plastic dog, looks exactly like he has been made of balloons. But he is so much more than that. He can make over 60 sounds and movements, and the more you play with him, the more he comes to life. I could keep going on and on about all the things he can do, so here’s just a few… if you tickle his tummy, he’ll be very happy, you can train him with the blue squeaker toy - one squeak and he’ll sit, two squeaks and he’ll beg, and three squads and he gets excited. You can also feed him with the pump and he might pee or fart (a clear winner with my boys!!!). And if he’s