Fab Mums

Living in confined spaces is a reality for a lot of people, which has inspired talented designers to come up with functional solutions to suit the compact and stylish modern home.  Offi has launched a fantastic dining table by San Diego designer Srdjan Simic that does just that. Made of laminated birch plywood on a [...]

There is no time like a recession to teach children to keep their pennies safe. Money boxes are in fashion again and there are some very colourful ones on the market. I like the wooden selection offered at Pine Needles, handmade money boxes with a wooden plug underneath for easy access. They make a useful [...]

My son is fascinated by the popular TV program Art Attack. The best part is the inspiration he gets from artist/presenter Neil to use different art materials and techniques, which he then puts into practice. He is particularly fond of the giant art creations with everyday objects viewed from the air. Throughout the series Neil [...]

The first photo is the sunset from the cottage we staid at in Port Fairy, Australia in 2002. It was amazing to step out of our bedroom and be literally a few steps away from the Ocean. We drove from Melbourne to Port Fairy, an old charming fishing town, down The Great Ocean Road and [...]

We are well into the second week of school and my son, apparently an angel at school, has a complete transformation when he leaves the school gate and enters the family home. All that energy kept at bay during the school day is released beyond imagination at home where the jumping, singing and talking have [...]

I have been looking for a funky rain jacket for my son and as usual all the cool stuff is for girls leaving me hugely disappointed. When it comes to boys the choice is limited with most things being either boring or very cute. Nowadays 6 year olds have a certain image to keep so [...]

While I was browsing the Internet I landed on a fantastic website that is all about playful learning. The website, which is in fact called Playful Learning, is a great resource for parents and teachers as it features an interesting approach to learning in so many creative ways inspiring kids with hands on projects and [...]