How to squeeze more joy into Christmas with older kids
We love those pesky kids, but Chrismas with older kids can be a lot less joyful than we remember. Gone is the little kid innocence, the willingness to help, the …
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It’s okay to cancel Christmas (in fact, I highly recommend it)
I’m giving my kids cash for Christmas this year. Not even a gift card, just money. I’m also giving my nieces, nephews, friends and probably the postie cash for Christmas …
21 awesome books for reluctant readers (they won’t be able to resist)
The trio behind Your Kids Next Read – award-winning children’s authors Allison Tait and Allison Rushby, and popular teacher-librarian and blogger Megan Daley – bring us the definitive list of books …
DIY felt Christmas baubles for the kids to make
I’m feeling a little bit proud. I just taught 27 Year 3 students how to do a running stitch so that they could DIY felt Christmas baubles for home. I …
Raspberry rum balls are a new Christmas classic
Nothing says ‘Christmas’ to me more than rum balls. My mum faithfully makes them every year for the (extra) silly season. Never at any other time of year. I’ve riffed …
25 easy Elf on the Shelf ideas for mums who are over the elf
A couple of years ago, you caved in and got The Elf. The kids loved it, you kinda loved it, that cheeky, funny, lovable elf brought the Christmas joy in …