Parenting Hints and Tips

Christmas Rum Ball Recipe

Christmas Rum Balls

Christmas BakingChristmas Rum Balls RecipeMy first job was as an assistant baker at Cookie Man. My parents owned the local store in Bundaberg many years ago.  My sisters and I would work at the...

School Holiday Baking

Candy Cane Crush Cupcakes

Christmas Baking Candy Cane Crush Cupcakes Recipe This is the fun and super easy recipe my Wide Bay Kids and I used to make delicious cupcakes.  This recipe works well for all types of...

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Advent Calendar Treats – How to make your own

Advent Calendar TreatsAllergy-friendly Homemade Advent Calendar TreatsHomemade Advent Calendar Treats -  One of our Wide Bay Kids Mums has to deal with lots of allergies and intolerances in her house so making their own...

Wide Bay School Holiday Activity

Christmas Salt Dough Ornaments

Our Wide Bay Kids and I made these at Christmas salt dough ornaments at home this past weekend. I just love them and they are so easy to make.  Our kids 3,6, and 8...

3 Ingredient DIY Easter Eggs

3 Ingredient DIY Easter Eggs

3 Ingredient DIY Easter Eggs I love making my own chocolate eggs and treats at Easter time.  Even before we had allergies and intolerances in our house I used to like melting chocolate buttons...

Things to do with kids without WiFi

30 Things to do that don’t need wifi

30 Things to do that don't need wifi.... This list will save you from trying to think of things to do to entertain the kids!We've put together this list of 30 things to do...

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Family Fun on a Budget in Bundaberg

Family Fun on a Budget in Bundaberg Finding something inexpensive and fun for the whole family to enjoy can sometimes be a struggle, but all it takes is a bit of inspiration. Getting the...

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The 7 biggest trends shaping kids’ diets in 2018

The 7 biggest trends shaping kids’ diets in 2018 Gone are the days where chocolate puffs were considered breakfast and fries considered dinner. With decades of research on nutrition and wellbeing to back us...

My child has a tooth ache. What should I do? 18

My child has a tooth ache. What should I do?

What should you do if your child has a dental emergency? All dental emergencies are serious, particularly if bacteria invades a tooth and causes serious infection. If you have an emergency or are concerned...

When will my baby's teeth come through? 19

When will my baby's teeth come through?

When will my baby's teeth come through?  Children will usually get their first teeth at around six months of age, although it isn’t uncommon to see them as early as three months or as...

Movement is the foundation for learning

Movement Is The Foundation For Learning

Movement is the Foundation for Learning Every parent wants their child to live to their greatest potential. An aim of the Moving Smart Community Project is to recognise parents as their child's first teacher...

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Musical therapy benefits mums and bubs

Musical therapy benefits mums and bubs For generations, mothers have sung lullabies to their babies. Now fresh research from the United States has revealed that singing to your baby positively effects their health, and...

20 THINGS TO DO WHEN ITS HOT

Things to do when its HOT in the Wide Bay

Things to do when its HOT In anticipation of the roasting we're expecting in the Summer months we've put together this list of tips to beat the heat. Things to do when its HOT...

Back to school tips

How to prepare for School from a Principal

How to prepare for School from a Principal St John’s Lutheran Primary School in Bundaberg has just completed 12 months with their new Principal! Chris Mallett is an ex-Bundy boy who has returned to town...