KIDS

25+ Best Family Halloween Movies for Kids & Tweens

Gather the family together and watch some classic Halloween movie favorites. There’s something here for everyone’s scare level! With Trick or Treating and Halloween Parties off the cards this year, Emma and I are getting into the ‘spirit’ of the spooky season by enjoying some classic frightfully fun Movies in the lead up to Halloween. Take our lead and enjoy…

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Operation Ouch Birthday – Doctor Themed Party

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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winter school holiday activity ideas - mypoppet.com.au

Winter School Holiday Activity Ideas & Free School Holiday Planner

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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Top 10 Autumn School Holiday Activities in Melbourne

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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Ethically Made Kids Clothing Review- Eternal Creation - mypoppet.com.au

Ethically Made Kids Clothing – Eternal Creation

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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The Ultimate Harry Potter Gift Guide - mypoppet.com.au

A very Harry Potter Gift Guide – Accio Christmas Gift Ideas!

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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How to create a kids play space on a budget - mypoppet.com.au

How to Create a Cool Kids Play Corner on a Budget

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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