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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

When it comes to all those extra little Xmas pressies for the kids, calendar presents, stocking fillers, and presents for friends, if there is one store you can be sure covers all your needs, it’s Smiggle. All kids just love going into the stores for a browse, and check out all the newest gadgets and gizmos and not to mention stationary They always have so much with cool stuff all kids will love, and in the lead up to Christmas, there’s even more to check out..  Ok, perhaps the first one is more to benefit mum and dad…. With kids that always wake way too early, this Talking Clock is perfect. The light-up digital clock has alarm and snooze features, and a digital calendar with day and month so kids know when its time to get up. Plus, when you press the button and it will call out the time and temperature (or it can be programmed to call out every hour), so it is also fantastic when learning to tell the time. Flow Talking Clock - RRP: $34.95  Dinosaurs are hugely popular at our house wi

Keeping up with all the traditions and events that kids like, from easter, Christmas, along with Halloween, can become a costly affair. But thankfully when it comes to Halloween, the Reject Shop is always a one stop shop and has you covered this year, and without it costing a fortune.  The Reject Shop simply has everything you’ll need, whether you want to dress up, decorate the house with spooky and fun decorations the kids will love, bake some treats, or simply need some delicious confectionary for the family to enjoy and for any trick-and-treaters! My boys think these Evil Eye Balls are so super fun, and they’ve loved hiding them in the lolly or pop corn bowl to give everyone a little scare. Oh the giggles!!  And how cool is this huge orange Trick-or-Treat candy bowls - perfect for all the treats for family and friends. The Reject Shop also has an enormous range of confectionary - including all your usual favourites from Allen’s, Trolli, Starburst, M&Ms, and Cadbury, all at perma

If you’re still on the hunt for some last minute gift ideas for the kids, I’ve got a few more up my sleeve for you, today from Colorific… First up, three’s the Build a Bots . The Build a Bot takes robotics to the next level as the child can build and personalise the very own Bot. First Build, then customise and personalise with the include stickers, and then switch it on to play with your very own creation.  The Build a Bot brings S.T.E.M learning to children from 4- 12 years old. Build a Bot is easy to make thanks to easy-to-follow instructions, though some adult assistance may be required for the younger children. There’s a few different models available, and each is different, you can chose from the beautiful Butterfly, or the super cute Grasshopper or fiery Fire Ant as pictured here. Such cool toys that create hours of fun at a whole new level. Build a Bots - RRP: $19.95 each Available from Toyworld, Kidstuff, Big W The Cheeky Chaserz are adorable little electronic pets which are

If there is one thing that always gets kids excited, its Smiggle. When I’m at the shopping centre with our two boys, I sometimes, if we’re short on time, have to make a big detour so we don't pass the shop, or I know that it’ll take an hour before we’ll leave the store, and not until we’ve got a big bagful of goodies. But you really cannot blame the kids. They simply have so many cool things, and a forever new range of products arriving. Did you see the recent Frozen and Star Wars ranges (you can read about the last one here ). Seriously, where was Smiggle when I was a kid! Anyway, Smiggle also has so many great things suitable for Xmas pressies, or stocking fillers, we’ve got a selection below, so read on… Scented Pencils - RRP: $5.95 / 4pack These scented pencils are not only so adorable. The little pack of four, comes in a variety of different scents, including Choc Mint Ice cream, Salted Caramel Doughnut and Berry Nice. You simply need to scratch and rub pencil to activate the

It’s that time of year again… time to work out what the kiddies are getting for Xmas. With so many new toy releases coming out all the time, and even more so, right before Christmas, it is always a tricky thing to find the right toys that you know will be a success and keep them entertained again and again. With two little active boys, we’ve got some great suggestions… read on to see our top suggestions this year… Turbo Force Racers Race track and Racer Assortment. This is the ultimate boys toys with remote controlled, portable vehicles that you charge and control from your wrist. The Turbo Force RaceTrack play set allows for the most epic of car pursuits to play with the friends. The track can be assembled in a variety soon of different combinations, including a 360 loop, jump and spiral ramp for even more cool stunts. The play set includes the race track one Turbo Force Racer Vehicle along with one Turbo Station wrist remote control.  The Turbo Force Racers Assortment is a remote-

] With Christmas just around the corner, it is time to start with some Xmas gift ideas, and trust me when I say that I have a lot of great suggestions for you this year.. Let’s start with some cute and gorgeous ones for the little ones from PJ Masks.. If you don’t know the PJ Masks, it’s about three kids, whom by day, six-year old’s Connor, Amaya and Greg go to school like everyone else. But as night falls, they put on their pyjamas, activate their animal amulets and transform into superheroes - Catboy, Owlette and Gekko and hence the PJ Masks. The trio embark on action-packed adventures, solving mysteries and learning valuable lessons along the way. Watch out night time baddies – the PJ Masks are on their way, into the night to save the day! Here are some of all the great PJ Masks available this Christmas;  PJ Masks Single Pack Car Assortment - RRP $11.95 These high-quality die-cast body shell cars have independent free-moving wheels and a non-articulated figure, with the assortment i

Have you heard that Smiggle currently has the coolest collaborations with Frozen and Star Wars. The Frozen collection is absolutely adorable in all its pastel glitterness and sweet scented products, but having two boys, needless to say that it’s the Smiggle Star Wars collection that has won a place at our house.. Both the Frozen and the Star Wars collections are limited edition, so if you want to get your hands on any of the products, you best hurry.. If you want to check out the Frozen range, go in-store or check their website, here I will be talking about a few of the Star Wars products in the range.. Smiggle Star Wars First Order Sith Trooper Hardtop Backpack - RRP: $59.95 This backpack has been inspired by the Sith Troopers, and features a hardtop durable, protective moulded Red Sith hardtop helmet design at the front. It has padded adjustable shoulder straps with a First Order symbol badge, along with a padded carry handle. The main compartment has a double zipper, and inside ther