Thursday, June 30, 2011

Time with the kids

I am so often asked, "mum can you build a tower with me?", "can we make a cubby with the sheets", "can you play hide and seek with us", "can you read me this book..."

I realise, with much guilt, that many of the times I am asked these things I say "I can't now, I'm cooking tea" {or "I'm hanging the washing", or "I'm working", or "it's nearly time to leave for school/kindy"}

While I recognise that this is life, and realistically I can't always play/read/join in with the kids, I always feel like I can spend more time that is just for them.

So, my aim has been to adjust my life a little, {more on this later} to ensure I am doing more of the things my kids love to do.

For the purpose of having a little reminder for myself, and perhaps some ideas for my readers, here is a list of some of the simple, and generally inexpensive things my kids enjoy.

As it is winter here in Oz and outside activities are generally not as viable, my list is based around inside activities. I have also included some super-cool ideas I have found across the web.


  • Build a cubby out of sheets and blankets {perhaps have a snack inside on a teeny tiny plate}

  • Bake cupcakes or cornflake crackles together

  • Have a babycino at a local cafe

  • Build with Lego

  • Have a picnic lunch on a rug on the floor {I normally do a platter of cheese, dip, crackers & dipping veggies}

    • Watch a recorded program together {my daughter loves Better Homes & Gardens but it is normally on after her bed time}

    • Read a story or two


    • Movie night: Set up camp in the TV room, have dinner on a picnic rug and watch a movie or two. Sleep the night.

    • Hide & seek

    • Colouring in - There are many colouring-in printable sites but Kidspot has a great selection

    • Play a board game {or even have a family games night}

    • Crafts - Kidspot has a huge selection of printables and craft ideas

    • Make a card for someone's birthday {or just to say "I love you"}

    • Puzzles

    • Learn online. Here are some of the websites we use for educational fun:
      Starfall

      Triple Zero Kid's Challenge

      Reading Eggs

      ABC 4 Kids


    • Painting - here's one of our last holidays projects

    • Balloon Ball games - satisfy their need for active games with this indoor version. We bought ours here
    Image from Balloon Balls
     
    • Use masking tape to create a road along the floor - the extent of this is up to you {and the size of your roll of masking tape} Here's a great example from the lovely The Mother Huddle - There is also lots of gorgeous & unique craft ideas here.

    • Butchers paper floor drawing - See how Jade at Super Organiser Mum does it here



      Enjoy!

      Wednesday, June 29, 2011

      30 day photo challenge - Day 29 - Black and White

      Birds in flight across a clouded sky

      {Click on the image to enlarge for a better view}


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      White Peach Photo

      EOFY Sale at Budburst Kids - Day 2

      The Budburst Kids EOFY Sale continues today!

      Day 2 - 25% off all Gift Ideas

      This means huge savings on Toys...
      Our Playon Stackable Crayons Box 12 are normally $12.95, today only $9.71!

      This gorgeous Sparkle T 'Afternoon Tea Party Set' is normally $64.95, today only $48.71!


      25% off Gifts for Mum...

      These fab Stainless Steel, insulated Travel Mugs by Cheeki are normally $25.95 each, today only $18.71


      25% off aprons for Mum!

      Save big on books and stationery..

      Greeting cards reduced to $3.71



      These titles all reduced by 25%



      Check out more great savings here


      Tuesday, June 28, 2011

      30 day photo challenge - Day 28 - Flowers

      The orchids that currently adorn our TV room coffee table, with my gorgeous rose painting on the wall by the fabulous Jenny Bolto

      Please excuse todays photo - great shots from an iphone is not I skill I have mastered :)

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      White Peach Photo

      EOFY Sale at Budburst Kids - Day 1

      The end of the financial year is only days away and Budburst Kids is celebrating with a huge 3 day sale!

      Day 1 - 25% off all Bed, Bath & Baby

      This means huge savings on Bedtime needs from Milky, Woolly Wugs and Mizzle...

      Pyjamas, sleeping bags, comforters and more.


      Bathtime needs by Boon, Mizzle and Bottomsup..

      Bath toys, bath towels, skincare and more

      and Baby Care by BooginHead, Cushie Tushies and Agoo..

      Nappies, bibs, dummy holders and more

      Visit our Specials page now and save! :)

      Sunday, June 26, 2011

      30 day photo challenge - Day 26 - Close Up

      This sweet, shy fellow was trying to catch a few rays.

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      Saturday, June 25, 2011

      30 day photo challenge - Day 25 - Something Pink

      My "something pink" are these meringues that I made with my little lad yesterday. Unfortunately I skimped on the food colouring so they are not as pink as planned.

      We dipped the bottoms in white chocolate, and though they look pretty average, they taste delicious!

      You can find the recipe we used here

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      Friday, June 24, 2011

      We're HomeFREE!

      If you haven't already heard, the fabulous Mum's Grapevine has launched a wonderful new club that brings together a whole host of gorgeous online stores (including Budburst Kids of course) to offer free postage on all products, all weekend!  (5pm Friday to midnight Sunday)

      HomeFREE club membership is only $19 for a whole year of postage free online weekend shopping!

      So hop on over to HomeFREE now, become a club member and shop to your hearts content!

      Budburst Kids is participating in HomeFREE this weekend (and many more to come)

      Check out some of the adorable products that you could purchase postage free!

      Beautiful Books.. That's not my train - $14.95

      Cheeki Stainless Steel Travel Mugs $24.95 each
      Playon Stackable Crayon $12.95
      The Bottomsup Skin care range
      Baobab Denim Shirt Dress $49.95
      Cushie Tushies Modern Cloth Nappies
      Mizzle Bibs $12.95 each

      Bobble Art Lunch Bag on sale at $19.76

      Woolly Wugs Winter Sleeping Bag $59.95

      Find out more about HomeFREE

      Shop now at Budburst Kids

      30 day photo challenge - Day 24 - Animal

      Jack.

      Super slobbery, {is that even a word?} but such a gentle giant.


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      White Peach Photo

      Wednesday, June 22, 2011

      30 day photo challenge - Day 22 - Hands



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      Piece of pie

      This quote reminds me of my mum - with a family of seven I know she often had less to ensure everything stretched far enough.

      Source: google.com.au via Lou on Pinterest


      A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. 
      ~Tenneva Jordan


      Monday, June 20, 2011

      It's Gift Time at Budburst Kids!

      Buy a Cushie Tushies Modern Cloth Nappy (selected styles) and receive a gorgeous pair of co-ordinating Agoo Leggings, valued at $14.95, absolutely free!

      Check out the colour options here:

      Cushie Tushies Basix in Fuchsia ($24.95) with Ted Turtle Leggings


      Cushie Tushies Basix in Fuchsia ($24.95) with Bows Fantasia Leggings   

      Cushie Tushies Basix in Fuchsia ($24.95) with Raining Tulips Leggings



      Cushie Tushies Basix in Ruby Red ($24.95) with free Fire Truck Leggings 



      Hurry in to Budburst Kids, this offer is only available while stocks last!

      30 day photo challenge - Day 20 - Bokeh


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      White Peach Photo

      Friday, June 17, 2011

      30 day photo challenge - Day 17 - Technology

      These things amaze me {the ridiculous amount of information that can be stored on this tiny piece of plastic}



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      Wednesday, June 15, 2011

      30 day photo challenge - Day 15 - Silhouette

      Though not a new image of mine, it is a favourite, and one I remember as my mini Santa man in silhouette (or close to)


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