Whether you're like me with a Prep starting school for the first time, or a seasoned parent with kids off for another year, there are bound to be some nerves as we prepare for the first day at school. To help kick start the excitement and hopefully calm a few of those nerves, I wanted to put together a little 'first day of school' gift for my Preppy! Here are 3 first day of school gifts that I hope will help him to feel more confident as he starts this new journey.
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Where to donate your pre-loved goods on the Gold Coast
Clutter is one of my worst enemies – I honestly feel like I can’t think straight when there is too much clutter around! I’m always looking for opportunities to clear out things that we no longer need or use. At the same time however, I don’t want to continually add to landfill, so I try to be smart about what I do with our pre-loved goods. Here I’ll share with you my tips for the wardrobe clear out and how to find a new purpose for your pre-loved goods that will support a good cause.
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My Baby Organics, Gold Coast
My Baby Organics is a Gold Coast company serving up 100% certified organic, plant-based, frozen baby and toddler meals! With no added sugar, salt, preservatives, additives, colours, or flavours, it's such a great option for parents short on time, wanting a freezer stash, or even a gift idea for a new mumma! Their range starts at baby's first tastes with their 4+ month category, and moves through the different textures building up to toddler meals including pasta and risotto dishes.
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Winter bucket list for Gold Coast families
Winter on the Gold Coast doesn't mean that the fun stops. With such a fleeting moment of winter, why not make the most of the cold weather and make your way through this mini-bucket list! There are so many great things on across the coast, pull out your winter woollies and get out there!
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Rainy day activities for Gold Coast Kids
Rainy days are usually few and far between on the Gold Coast, so when the rain does set in, we’re often scrambling for indoor activities for kids to keep occupied. I’ve rounded up some of the best spots on the Gold Coast to eat, activities to do and things to see that are indoors, family and kid friendly, and out of the rain!
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The first 3 months – Gold Coast businesses supporting new mothers
Sharing the things that helped me to get through the first 3 months. Every baby is different, and so there is always help to be sought and tips and tricks to be found. It is fantastic to see how much support and how many amazing businesses there are on the Gold Coast! I really didn't need to look further than my own back yard to find the answers to so many of my problems and questions. Here's who helped me get through the fourth trimester.
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The Toddler Tub: my emergency car kit
The Toddler Tub is my emergency car kit, full of all the toddler essentials needed to allow me to embrace living in the moment - knowing that I'm prepared for the clean up afterwards!! Check out my 10 Toddler Tub essentials now living in our car boot.
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10 family-friendly random acts of kindness
If you're looking for a way to show your kids how to give back and show kindness this RAOK week, I've put together 10 great ideas for families to do together. Why not take the time to connect a little more as a family, and spread kindness at the same time!?
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Baby sensory at home
My favourite things to do on our days at home in the first 6 months with a new baby were some easy DIY baby sensory activities! Here are some of my favourites.
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Favourite apps to make parenting easier
While our parents were largely in the parenting ‘wilderness’ and had to go off advice handed down from well-meaning grandparents of a different generation, parents today are lucky to have access to advice, research and tools - all in the palm of their hand. There are so many great apps developed to help with all elements of parenting and life, these are some of my favourites!
