Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids That Aren’t Toys
We are making a big effort this year to not buy any of our kid’s toys for Christmas. There are a few reasons for this, the main one being they really do not need any…
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5 Christmas Crafts Under R50
Times are tough. We are all looking for ways to save money and stay within our budgets. Crafts don’t have to be expensive, in fact, more often than not you will find you have a…
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Chalkboard Advent Calendar
One of my favourite things about Christmas is advent calendars. My mom has made us a few over the years and we love filling the pockets each year. When I was browsing Christmas craft ideas,…
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DIY Wooden Christmas Tree
Putting up the Christmas tree each year is my favourite thing to do. I love decorating it. The kids love decorating it and I love the joy it brings. I do, however, wish we had…
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Joy Canvas Art
This was such a fun activity but I will admit upfront, it was more fun for me than the kids. Jack did paint his Joy Canvas but Emma wasn’t keen, so I decorated the second…
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Ice-cream Stick Christmas Decorations
Like paper, lollipop sticks are one of my must-have craft items. They encourage your child to use their imagination. There is so much you can do with them, like make ice-cream stick Christmas decorations. We…
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Paper Christmas Decorations
Over the years I have collected a big box of Christmas decor and decorations. It is my favourite time of year so we generally start decorating in November. This year I decided to focus on…
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Our First Year of Homeschooling – A Look …
It is over a year ago that we made the decision to homeschool our kids and almost a year since we took them out of their respective schools. What a year it has been! Someone…
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SASKO Chocolate Chip Cookie Truffles
It is no secret we love to bake. Cookies are one of my favourite things to bake. They are super quick and easy to make and there is so much you can do with them.…
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Start Your Own Compost Heap
Just before we started our vegetable garden, we started a compost heap using our kitchen waste. I believe it is why our vegetables are now growing so well. You don’t need a lot of space…
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