Baking with kids can sometimes be more stressful than it is worth. That's why super simple "baking" activities like these reindeer biscuits are my favourite! It gets the kids involved but there is minimal mess and it's easy to do.
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Christmas Time: Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookie Sensory Box
Cloud dough is crumbly yet mouldable, and is a great alternative to playdoh. It's super easy to make yourself, and can be adapted to suit different scents and flavours.
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Christmas Time: Gingerbread playdoh
Put a spin on your traditional playdoh mix and make some gingerbread playdoh! Perfect for little people to pretend baking cookies, this is a great addition to any play kitchens or just get it out on the kitchen bench while you're cooking and let them join in.
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Christmas Time: Fizzy Presents
Fizzy Christmas Presents is a great science activity to do with the kids! Watch as they learn about the reaction between vinegar and bicarb soda, and find some hidden surprises.
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25 Christmas traditions to start with your family in 2020
What makes Christmas magical for you? Is it the traditions you remember having as you grew up? As parents, we naturally want our kids to have the BEST Christmas ever! Well, add a little of that Christmas magic and start your own traditions - it's never too late to start! Last year I shared my favourite Christmas traditions and the meaning behind them. This year, I'm sharing 25 more traditions you could start right now! Go on, spread that Christmas cheer!
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Coronet Park, Burleigh Waters
Coronet Park at Burleigh Waters has long featured in my post Learn to ride tracks for Gold Coast Kids, and is a highlight of all the bike tracks on the Gold Coast.
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Sensory Gardens, Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang
Looking for a quiet picnic spot that will keep the kids entertained too?? The Sensory Gardens by Gold Coast Green Living at Country Paradise Parklands in Nerang has been put together by a group of volunteers and is now an all-abilities sensory garden that is open from early til late (basically dawn to dusk) and free for everyone to visit. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket and settle in for a nice catch up with friends while the kids explore.
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Ultimate guide to kids birthday party venues on the Gold Coast
Looking for somewhere to host your next kids birthday party? You've come to the right place! Here are over 40 different Gold Coast birthday party venues ranging across indoor activities, play centres, adrenalin activities, outdoor activities, arcades and bowling, and free parks and gardens. The hardest part will be choosing just one!
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AquaDuck Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise
The iconic AquaDuck has been seen driving or cruising around Surfers Paradise for many years now. While it's touristy, don't let that stop you - it's really a great family day out!
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Kuring Gai Park, Robina
Do you have a little runner, who is easily bored at playgrounds? This fully fenced playground at Robina was recently upgraded and has so many activities to do, the kids will be kept busy for ages! Kuring Gai Park at Robina is a quiet little park tucked in alongside a beautiful big lake. If you're lucky, you might even spot a pelican or swan swimming by! Right beside it is a fully fenced playground, with lots of shade and activities such as musical instruments, moving games and climbing structures.
