If your kiddo is a fan of the educational, and super fun, British TV show Operation Ouch, they are going to love this Operation Ouch Doctor themed party that my nieces just had for their combined Birthday celebration. Both Amalia and Eva are big fans of twin doctors Dr Chris and Dr Xand. Through fun science experiments, ambulance ride-alongs and…
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School holidays start next week here in Victoria, and it’s about time too. Term 3 feels like it’s dragged on forever! The Spring school holidays are always our favourite because the weather is getting nicer, and there is just so much good stuff going on in and around Melbourne. To help us plan out our 2 weeks, I printed out…
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How are you surviving Melbourne’s wintry chill? We’ve been enjoying the unseasonably sunny weekends so far, and making the most of the clear weather to take some long walks along the beach. We usually do fine whilst school is in session, but as soon as the July school holidays hit, I find we get a little ‘stir-crazy’ if I haven’t…
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School holidays have already started here in Victoria, and Easter falls nicely within them this year. Term 1 has just flown by, and the Autumn school holidays are a well-earned breather before the hard work of term 2 sets in. Autumn is a fab time of year to enjoy the Autumn colour in Melbourne, as the mild weather is a…
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Finding well-made, age appropriate clothing for my rapidly growing tween has been quite a challenge of late! My Emma, who is 9 but wears a size 12, needs clothing that is durable and easy to play in. She isn’t a little kid any more and has grown out of most kid’s ranges which usually stop at size 8. But the…
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Accio Christmas gift ideas! I present My Poppet’s Ultimate Harry Potter Gift Guide. If you’ve got a muggle in your life that is Wizarding World obsessed, I’ve got some great gift ideas that will delight them. There is something here for everyone – every Potter loving kid, teen or adult will love every one of these gifts. As you may…
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As many of you ‘Potterheads’ would know, July is Harry Potter’s Birthday month. So it was very apt that I finally share the photos of Emma’s Harry Potter themed Birthday Party. I’ve got lots of great budget friendly ideas for decor, activities and party food, all inspired by the Harry Potter books and movies. If you’ve been following along, you…
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Stepped on one too many Lego recently? Tired of corralling little ponies every day? Have the kids taken over every room in your house? Maybe it’s time to create a dedicated play space to restore some family harmony. Depending on your child’s age, a play space can serve many purposes – a place for imaginative and pretend play, a reading…
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Here’s a cute and colourful kids party idea that you can put together in only an hour or two without breaking the bank – a Fruit Themed Afternoon Tea Party! It was Emma’s birthday this week, but because we’ve had a lot going on I decided an intimate gathering afternoon tea with immediate family rather than a big party. It…
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A few weeks ago Emma and I were invited to attend the launch of Bobux’s newest range of shoes for big kids, Bobux KID+. They are designed for active children, and we got to test them out first hand at Clip’n’Climb in Richmond, a super fun indoor climbing center. I’ve always appreciated the quality of Bobux footwear, but until now…
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