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And so that was Christmas…

December 29, 2014 by heatherss 11 Comments

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I know we did. I think the best part was being able to draw it out, so that we have been celebrating not just on the actual day but over time with loved ones and spreading the presents out.   The trampoline has been a big hit. We have been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: family, products, toddler, toys

We met Barney today! (Thanks @SharonVW @MamaMagicSA)

November 29, 2014 by heatherss 3 Comments

These days I seem to be very lucky with winning competitions on blogs. I won a meet and greet with Barney through the Blessed Barrenness, Sharon van Wyk. I've actually been keen to go to the Mama Magic Show just to check out all the cool things for toddlers. This show is not just limited to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children, products, products, toddler, toys

Montessori Around the House

October 9, 2014 by heatherss 6 Comments

You don't have to have all the Montessori materials to use her philosophy in your home. I have been noticing what my toddler is doing around the house and can see how it slots in with at least two of her different categories. 1) Practical Life: Practical life is just as it suggests, the normal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: development, education, play, toddler, toys

Driving Toy Cars Under Objects

July 31, 2014 by heatherss 7 Comments

Nicky loves anything with wheels, but for him there is more to playing with them than moving them back and forth. One of his favourite things to do with cars is to drive them under various objects. He will stand next to furniture that is the right height and line all his cars and trucks up. This … [Read more...]

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Toddlers and Balls – My little rugby player

June 23, 2014 by heatherss 5 Comments

There is something that Nicky loves almost as much as he loves wheels and that is - BALLS! He loves to kick, throw and enjoy playing with balls. He will often come to me with his ball, wanting me to kick with him. Recently I have noticed there is a lot of seriousness going on when he kicks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: play, toddler, toys

Hunting For Trucks (Not Easter Eggs)

April 20, 2014 by heatherss 5 Comments

Happy Easter everyone! I hope you had a super weekend! On Friday we did not do much (apart from shopping and laundry) as DH had to work. On Saturday we went to the Rand Easter Show. We first went to a motor display where the cars did drifting and even went on their sides! Nicky stood on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: family, holidays, husband, toddler, toys

Cleaning Up Cresta

March 1, 2014 by heatherss 3 Comments

Entering a shopping mall with a toddler may be challenging enough when you need to keep them beside you and out of danger (theirs and other people's). Find out in this post how much more interesting the situation becomes when you throw a toy mop into the mix. . . We often like to go out for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: family, play, play, products, toddler, toys

Things I Like to Put in my Truck

February 15, 2014 by heatherss 10 Comments

Nicky received a very special gift for his first birthday from his grandfather. It was a bright red metal truck. My DH received this for his second birthday, so it is kind of a family heirloom. You can see pictures of two year old DH playing with it and read more about NIcky's first birthday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: development, play, play, stimulation, toddler, toys

Oh, The Things I Can Do With Mom’s Plastic Containers

February 7, 2014 by heatherss 41 Comments

Nicky has his own personal cupboard in the kitchen. It keeps him occupied when I am busy cooking or doing dishes. Here is a list of what he gets up to with them. Of course there are probably more things I could be missing. 1) Throwing. This is the first thing he normally does. Always fun. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: development, play, stimulation, toddler, toys

How my son is communicating through objects

January 22, 2014 by heatherss 9 Comments

It would probably be true to say that the majority of the communication between parent and toddler consists of a number of grunts - "My truck is stuck, please help me!" and cries - "I just woke up, please feed me!" But every now and then I am struck by something special that Nicky does, in this case … [Read more...]

Filed Under: child development, development, toddler, toys

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