Bored Kids At some point over the school holidays I will have bored kids telling me that “I don’t know what to do”. And you know what? That is completely fine with me. I have learnt it is so easy to get caught in the run around trap with kids. Whilst trying to fit everything in that w... read more
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This is not my recipe, however it is probably one of the most versatile, failure-proof and easiest recipes I've come across. It's a Help! I have nothing for morning tea! type of recipe. read more
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Fix 'I'm Bored' With This Fun Psychedelic Marble Cake Recipe
Fixing “I’m bored” – school holiday ideas Right-o. School holiday time again and desperate parents throughout Australia are trying to find fun ways to get through the break without killing their offspring. read more
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WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR WAILING CHILDREN? “I’m bored”, they all wail at varying pitches. Followed by a slow exhale from me I say, “You’ve got so much stuff, how can you be bored?” “We just are”. This can’t go on for the entire holiday, I think to myself. read more
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Make Your Own Stamps Our family of six goes through about 18L of milk a week. (I’m thinking it would be beneficial for us to invest in our own cow, but not surprisingly, suburbia and bovine don’t really mix). read more
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This week we have a Guest Blogger from Actually Mummy - http://www.actuallymummy.co.uk/. We love her Blog and she has kindly written for us at Education Recycle - she has written a top ten list of low-cost activities for the summer holidays, you must try them and let us know how y... read more
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So here it is, from BBC Good Food: Best Ever Spaghetti and (Meat)balls 2 160g tins of tuna in sunflower or olive oil small handful of pine nuts freshly grated zest of 1 lemon small handful of roughly chopped parsley leaves 50g fresh breadcrumbs 1 egg, beaten ... read more
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Mummy gets an organic vegetable box delivered from Abel & Cole every week. Last week she practically keeled over in ‘admonishment‘ at this little interaction: The Bug: Mummy, what’s in that box? Mummy: That’s our vegetables The Bug: I hope there’s beetroot in there... read more
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Happy School Holidays!! Alternative title: Welcome to Hell, I'll be your hostess for the next 8 weeks... In Australia, school holidays over the Christmas period last for six weeks. Unless you live in Queensland, in which case you can enjoy your little darlings for EIGHT weeks. Please don't get ... read more
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Kids Wide Eyed For Free Film Fest Sydney’s children are in for a wide eyed two weeks, with top kids’ films screening for FREE, outdoors at Darling Quarter. The Little Darlings NIGHT OWLS Kids Film Fest screens over 14 nights (10 - 23 January, 2012). Kids can bring their mums, dads, br... read more
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The dinosaurs come alive at Luna Park! See the dinosaurs come alive this January at Luna Park Sydney! Featuring seven robotic dinosaurs, the renowned Dinosaurs Alive! exhibition is coming to Sydney for the first time and will be showing at The Big Top from 7 January to 12 February 2012.... read more
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Dive into Summer and splash the silly season away at Jamberoo Action Park these Christmas Holidays. Make the most of the Australian Summer and cool down at Outback Bay, fly down Surf Hill or brave the Taipan, as Jamberoo offers non-stop water park action, just over an hour out of S... read more
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Luna Park Sydney – just for fun for the whole family these Christmas holidays. HOURS/PRICING as at 1 July 2011 Visit www.lunaparksydney.com or call (02) 9922 6644 for further information about the best pass for you! Op... read more
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Holiday fun at St. Ives Shopping Village 11- 26 January, 9am - 5pm daily Kids of all ages will love the many plaster shapes to paint and decorate. Prices vary according to plaster design selected. Sandtastic - Sand Art Creations 11 - 13 January, 10am - 3pm. Sandtastic is a unique and ... read more
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Danes Gourmet Coffee encourages teens and school leavers to ‘skill up’ and grab a part-‐time job this Summer. Danes Gourmet Coffee is not only know... read more
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Journey To Where The Wild Things Are School children who are wondering where the wild things are may find the answers on the NSW Sapphire Coast over the long summer holidays. The Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre and National Parks and Wildlife Service are both running a variety of programmes... read more
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Help celebrate Go Play’s first birthday and win prizes Go Play – the NSW Government’s online school holiday activity calendar – turns 1 in December. Help celebrate by joining our virtual scavenger hunt through this popular site for the chance to win great prizes. Go Play is an onlin... read more
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TAKE A JOURNEY TO THE AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Stuck for ideas onkeeping the children entertained during the school holiday period? Never fear,Hunter Valley Gardens have organised a great Australian Outback experience forthe whole family to enjoy from the 7t... read more
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What: Junior Chef Patisserie – Short Course Where: William Angliss Institute, 555 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 When: Monday 23 January – Wednesday 25 January 2012, 10am-2pm Cost: $330.00 Inquiries/bookings: Contact William Angliss Institute Short Courses on 03 9606 2363,... read more
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SPRINGHILL FARM CREATES AUSTRALIA’S FIRST GLUTEN-FREE BAKING KIT FOR KIDS The first of its kind in Australia, Ballarat-basedSpringhill Farm has created a new gluten-free baking kit for budding bakers andfood sensitive kids. Each pack includes a cute mini apron, fo... read more
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Puss in Boots comes to AMF Bowling this summer holidays AMF Bowling is helping to combat school holiday boredom this summer with a Puss in Boots fun pack offer. Just purchase two games of bowling at any AMF Bowling centre to receive the Puss in Boots fun pack. With a snap bracelet, t... read more
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School Holiday fun for budding green thumbs Eden Gardens is offering four fun-filled Summer programs to get kids out of the house and into the garden these holidays. From discovering the mystery of prehistoric flora to creating their own backyard herb and veggie patch, these programs are ideal for... read more
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Melbourne’s most chilled lounge and dining experience Chill On Ice Lounge and Ski Lodge makes Southgate its new home Chill On Ice Lounge & Ski Lodge, one of Melbourne’s unique social experiences, is now located on the Yarra River’s restaurant and shopping precinct, Southgate. ... read more
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Summer Chills n Thrills at the Medibank Icehouse To celebrate the summer holidays Medibank Icehouse will be hosting a variety of family friendly festivities as part of the Summer Chills n Thrills program. From Monday 19th December 2011 until Tuesday 31st January 2012 families are invited t... read more
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Kids Summer of Country Racing Across 26 race days around regional Victoria, children will receive free entry as Country Racing Victoria celebrates ‘Kids Summer of Country Racing’. Geelong, Penshurst, Wodonga and Nhill will kick off the festivities on Boxing Day, 26th December 2011, with the fu... read more
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Christmas craft workshops We are running some wonderful craft workshops for preschoolers and primary school aged children in December. Children will make a selection of Christmas inspired craft pieces from recycled materials. Workshops include healthy snack. Bookings Essential. Please email ... read more
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FAMILY FAVOURITES FOR A VALUE-FILLED SUMMER OF FUN WITH KIDS IN THE PARK SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIESAT SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK Finding good-value entertainment to fill almostfifty days of the school holiday break will be a cinch this summer, with more thanfifty family-friendly... read more
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EVENT INFORMATIONWhat: Vegecation - a fun and engaging community school holiday activity Where: Centro Box Hill North Precinct (opposite the food court)When: 23 – 27 January 2012 What time: 11am to 2pm each day, interactive play times: 11.30am and 1pmWho: Aimed at children aged six - 15 an... read more
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