Keeping the Kids Entertained this Summer.
Monday, 17 November 2008
With only 5 and a bit weeks until the Christmas holidays, preparations need to begin to keep the kids entertained and occupied over summer. Ikea has a fantastic range of children’s toys, furniture and storage ideas that will have your home ready for any episode of kiddy boredom. Visit any Ikea and you will also find a play centre where you can leave your children to meander through the slides and jungle gyms while you shop till your hearts content in peace. Here are some tips below to keep your kids busy these summer holidays.
* Get the kids involved in gardening, plant some strawberries, cherry tomatoes or make a herb garden. The children will get a kick out of eating what they have grown. They could even spend a day making a scarecrow to add to the garden.
* Redecorate the bedroom, Ikea has a great range of children’s, bedroom furniture and storage ideas which can transform a boring bedroom into a magical haven.
* Visit the grandparents. Help develop the relationship between grandchild and grandparent by sending your kids to visit their grandparents for the day or maybe the weekend. They will enjoy the change in environment and you will love the extra time.
* Go to the park, whether it’s a bush walk, a casual stroll, or a run with the dog, there are so many wonderful parks with great facilities to take advantage of this summer.Labels: entertain, entertain the kids, holidays, ikea, kids, kids entertained, kids holidays., summer holiday
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Sydney Children’s Festival
Monday, 22 September 2008
Are you stuck for ideas of what to do with the kids these school holidays, then look no further than the Sydney Children’s Festival. It starts September 27th and continues until the 11th October. It runs from 10am - 4pm Monday to Saturday during the school holidays. The festival will host a range of artistic events including:
Loads of free activities including performances and workshops for kids aged 5-15 yrs.
A unique show titled The Petting Zoo, which lets kids meet a variety of prehistoric dinosaurs.
Jungle Fever, a circus act which takes kids through a wild adventure of trapeze and circus tricks.
A giant artistic playground, with exhibitions, dance and art workshops, interactive displays, storytelling, roving performers and much more.
This year the Sydney Children’s Festival will be held at Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St Eveleigh and there is free parking off Wilson St. If traveling by public transport, catch the train to Redfern or Macdonaldtown. Go to www.sydneychildrensfestival.com for more information and ticket prices.Labels: Children, Children's festival, estival, Festival Sydney, holidays kids, kids, School holiday, Sydney Children's Festival
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Top Dog Friendly Parks
With spring upon us and the kids about to break for the term, what better way to get outside, get active and keep the kids busy, then to take your canine friend to a dog friendly park. These parks are designed with dogs in mind and allow your pooch to roam around free in the designated off leash areas.
1. Leichhardt, Hawthorne Canal Reserve.
This is home to the now famous Café Bones, where you can get human food along with a “puppacino” for your precious pup! They also host weekly parties for your pooh to help celebrate their special day.
2. St Peter’s, Sydney Park.
Here the hills are plentiful; your pooch will love running up and down. There are many paths that provide wonderful bike riding tracks as well.
3. Mosman, Sirius Cove.
Dogs are allowed on the sand and there are playgrounds for the kids and BBQs for the big kids.
4. Coledale, Sharkeys Beach .
A great stretch of beach where dogs can frolic in the waves and dig in the sand.
5. Broadway, Victoria Park.
This park allows off leash activity between 6pm-9am.
Your local council website can also assist you with other dog friendly venues in your area.Labels: dog friendly park, dog parks, dogs, kids, park, parks for dogs, parks for pets, spring, top dog parks
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