There is nothing quite like your children laughing or giggling their head off. It makes you smile and feel great watching them have so much fun. Laughter is contagious and can also uplift any mood. It is something that makes life worth living. So here is a list of things that can make your childr

Children love dirt, and mud, and creating- what could be more soul satisfying for a little one than watching their dirt and mud creation turn into something they can EAT before their eyes! We've just read "The Potato People" with our son, and decided to grow our own potatoes! Potatoes are reall

Finger Paint Ingredients 3 Cups of Water 1 Cup of Cornflower Food Colouring, or Non Toxic Powder Paint - or if you want to go natural, use plant colourings such as beetroot juice (Red), turmeric (yellow), and spinach juice (green)  1 tablespoon of grape seed oil Method: Get an

Continuing on from Gifts For Children 5 And Under, I have created a list of eco-friendly or at least active toys for children 6 and up. Some are for children who are closer to 6 and others are for children closer to 12 or above. These toys are very much more appreciated in our household than the usu

This is a project that you can make using new fabrics or, as I've done, up cycle an old pillow case. You will need: A rectangle of COTTON fabric (A fat quarter is ideal, or an old pillowcase) A 1kg bag of rice And if you like, some lavender flower heads. Method: 1 - If you're using a