It is so easy in winter to want to just hunker down and hibernate till warmer days come calling. And pre children that is exactly what I would have done, I would have been more than happy curled up on the couch with a blanket and a good book; now though I actually like getting outside in the (very) fresh air. I actually think it's important for us to get outside daily and blow out the cobwebs (so to speak). Plus, it does wonders for my very own little pocket rocket - … [Read more...]
Under the Sea ~ Paper Plate Crafts
Winter is here and the school holidays are upon us once again. I have to admit, I actually quite like the school holidays (even though Sebastian isn't at school yet) because it’s a break from our usual activities. It’s a time for cruisier mornings and slower days. We tend to take each day as it comes; however, that being said, I like to have a bit of a plan up my sleeve of activities we can do. In particular, inside activities and those which can hold the attention of an active nearly three year … [Read more...]
5 Delicious & Nutritious Toddler (Approved) Lunch Ideas
I am really lucky in the fact that Sebastian loves food and is a really good eater. However, recently I had lost all sorts of inspiration when it came to making lunches. I had fallen into the routine of making the same thing everyday. I’ve spent a bit of time this last week thinking how I can revamp our lunches. I say “our” because at the end of the day I like to eat lunch with Sebastian, and the easier that is to achieve the more likely it happens. I also wanted to come up with lunches that … [Read more...]
Gaining Confidence With The YMCA Swim School
Growing up trips to the beach on the weekend were an integral part of life. As a family we would spend hours holidaying or day tripping at any one of our local beaches. I fondly remember hours upon hours of fun. So, as you can imagine learning to swim, and water safety were a must; and from an early age swimming lessons were a part of our weekly after school activities. Our Summers to date have taken a turn down the same path; with frequent trips to the beach, … [Read more...]
Play Idea ~ Summer Snow
"Today, the lovely Charlene from Teacher by trade, Mother by nature is joining the Always Made With Love family and sharing a super fun messy play idea with you all. This one is perfect for all the hot, sunny Summer days we having been having here in the Southern hemisphere and one to file away for warmer days (for those of you in the North). I love the simplicity of it, which has meant I have already been able to do this with Sebastian - he had a ball!" Hello Always Made With … [Read more...]