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[ 7 Mar 2007 | 6 Comments ]
Do Something Different

Are you in a parenting rut?
It’s easy as parents to do the same activities day in day out. For example arts and crafts is my forte, so naturally I tend to do a lot of these types of activities with Erin (see here).
It occured to me today that it was time for a change, for us both. So I got down on the floor and started playing silly games with balls, building blocks and chocolate buttons. Erin laughed lots and it made me realise how important it …

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[ 26 Jul 2006 | 6 Comments ]
How to Live Like a Tourist

Can’t afford to go on holiday? Struggling to keep the kids busy and out of mischief?
Then live like a tourist. You could make your ‘holiday’ a week, ten days, or even two weeks! Here’s how…
First step, grab a coffee (or any beverage you drink on holiday..cocktails aloha!)
Step two, grab a pen and notebook (I prefer notebooks…but a piece of paper will do!)
Ok, start closest to your home and think of things you could do that you would usually do on holiday.
Set a budget, either daily or for the …