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Craft a DIY witch hat centerpiece for your Halloween tableHalloween in Australia falls in spring, which makes it the perfect excuse to throw open the back door and let the garden in. While families in the Northern…
Healthy Halloween snacks that still look spooky for Aussie familiesHalloween has crept steadily into Australian calendars over the past decade. Where it was once an afterthought, today shopfronts in Sydney, Melbourne and…
Witchy printable Christmas gift tags for a spellbinding holidayGift wrapping usually takes a back seat once the summer heat kicks in across Australia, but printable Christmas tags with a witchy twist can pull a tired pile…
A Safe Halloween Sensory Bin for ToddlersA Halloween sensory bin gives toddlers a simple way to explore autumn-coloured materials, practise early language and enjoy imaginative play. With scooping,…
Salt Dough Ornaments For A Creative Australian ChristmasSalt dough ornaments are an inexpensive way to bring children into Christmas decorating. Made from pantry basics, these decorations can become stars, bells,…
The Ultimate Guide To Hosting A Family Halloween Movie NightA family Halloween movie night can be simple, cosy and memorable without turning the lounge room into a full-scale haunted house. With a carefully chosen film,…
Spooky Short Story Prompts for Young Australian AuthorsSpooky stories invite young writers to play with suspense, mystery and imagination without needing graphic violence or frightening content. A creaking gate, an…
Quick And Easy Ghost Costume Ideas Using White SheetsA white sheet ghost costume is one of the easiest Halloween outfits to make at home. It needs very little sewing, suits children and adults, and can be adapted…
DIY Christmas Advent Calendar from Upcycled Toilet Paper RollsA DIY Christmas Advent calendar from upcycled toilet paper rolls turns an everyday household item into a colourful countdown children can open, decorate and…
15 No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas Using Household ItemsPumpkin decorating does not need a carving knife, specialist tools or a kitchen bench covered in stringy pulp. With a few household supplies, an ordinary…