Archives: Play
7 in 1 Activity Centre Review
Posted by Melinda on October 12th, 2011
When I first came across the 7 in 1 Activity Centre, I was instantly drawn to the many educational opportunities this toy allows for. On the other hand my kid’s first impression was ...
Vintage Japanese Yo-yo’s make a come back at Eco Toys
Posted by Melinda on September 22nd, 2011
How did we get our hands on these? We are very lucky to have sourced these vintage Japanese yo-yos from a toy maker who made them in the 70’s.
Way back in the 1970’s, yo-yos were all t...
Top 5 Eco Toys for School Holiday Fun
Posted by Melinda on June 26th, 2011
School Holidays are just around the corner so I thought I'd put together our Top 5 Eco Toys recommended for school aged kids for under $20!
Birrguu Matya, Aboriginal Bush Game - A traditiona...
Posted in Craft activities, Play, Product reviews, Toys 
Tags: art and craft, eco toys, Makedo, Play, play and learn 
No Comments »Travelling with kids in Cairns
Posted by Melinda on June 21st, 2011
I have been in Cairns for the past few weeks with my 4 year old daughter for a much needed holiday. To be honest, I'm enjoying the sunshine so much that I don’t want to come back to the cold!
Th...
Makedo Crafts
Posted by Melinda on June 17th, 2011
You and the kids have collected boxes of all shapes and sizes. Next comes loads and loads of sticky tape; but their robots, houses or trucks just never seem to work out quite as well as they had hop...
Posted in Child Development, Craft activities, New Products, Play, Toys Tags: art and craft, craft activities, craft kits, eco gifts, eco toys, gifts for kids, Makedo 15 Comments »Meet our Creater Makedo
Posted by Melinda on May 31st, 2011
I am really pleased to be introducing you to another Australian toy company 'Makedo' and the brains behind the business, Paul Justin. The Makedo products are very clever and will change the ...
Posted in Child Development, Craft activities, Ethical, New Products, Play, Sustainability, Toys Tags: interview, Makedo, toymaker 1 Comment »Let’s Play a Board Game
Posted by Melinda on May 27th, 2011
Everything today is becoming electronic - mails, books, pictures, diaries, even board games. There's a chance that many kids have not seen or played an actual board game and that's such a shame beca...
Just Playing?
Posted by Melinda on May 25th, 2011
There is nothing quite like watching a child immersed in play. A whole new world of imagination opens up and learning is happening everywhere.
That's why I wanted to share with you this beautiful pl...
Meet our Toymaker – Karen
Posted by Melinda on May 4th, 2011
I am delighted to introduce you to Karen Madyak from Rainbow Stitches who is the creator of our gorgeous felt tea sets. She is a very talented artisan who works from home in a lovely part of Victori...
Burra Nimi, the Australian Easter Bilby
Posted by Melinda on April 19th, 2011
An Australian Children’s Story by Jeni Bright
"Survival, that's what it's all about," cried Burra Nimu. "The spirit of survival!"
He peered anxiously around the small group of bird...
Kids activities for an Eco-Friendly Easter
Posted by Melinda on April 5th, 2011
There is no getting around the fact that Easter is commercialised due to the appearance of Easter eggs in the stores as soon as the Valentine’s Day stock is taken down. However there are many thin...
Posted in Craft activities, Ethical, Play Tags: crafts, Easter, Easter activities, Easter eggs No Comments »Meet our Toy Maker Graeme
Posted by Melinda on March 25th, 2011
I'd like to introduce you to one of our favourite toymakers. Graeme Ashmore is a clever artisan who makes toys from his shed at home. He is passionate about making toys and he produces beautiful pi...
