CRAFT A STORYTELLING GAME – HOW A SHARK SAVED A PRINCESS It all began with a princess who wanted to be a pirate. Lovely Lilly, as she was called, yearned for adventure upon the open ocean. So, she set about making a mighty pirate ship to carry her on the high seas.
Welcome to another Wacky Workshops project – a meaningful Father’s Day gift to make. Do you ever get the feeling Father’s Day is less about celebrating dads and more about rewarding retailers? In fact, it was retailers who ensured the continued success of the day, which originated in America in 1910. Like so
This is the second of a two-part series packed with tips and tricks to help you host a children’s party for under $100. In part I, I explained how to save money on the venue and activities. Eight super fun activities and prizes to go with them added up to $25. Part II tackles
How much are you prepared to spend on hosting a children’s party? I know of one grandmother who forked out more than $400 for her grandchild’s first birthday. A birthday he is unlikely to remember. The costs can add up really fast if you let them. But they don’t have to.
One of the best things about receiving party invitations is that it opens the door to a wonderful human emotion – anticipation. Right away you can see yourself at that future event, having fun, speaking to friends and meeting new people. Creating that sense of anticipation is the first step in designing a
Most of us have experienced the fun of visiting the local bowling alley and testing our skills against those pins. Or trying to win a huge stuffed animal at the ring toss game in a carnival sideshow. Some of us have even experienced the frustration of hitting a tiny golf ball towards an
There are a lot of conflicting feelings among grandparents when it comes to giving gifts to their grandchildren. Some rejoice in the fact that (not burdened with their financial support as they were as parents), they have the money and freedom to go a little overboard. Others feel self-conscious that their budget doesn’t allow
What makes us mean? I believe that every hateful act stems from a foundation of fear. It could be fear of feeling powerless or inferior. Fear of change. Or even fear of something different that we don’t understand. As adults, we need to conquer those fears in order to achieve inner peace and then,
I’m not talking about the famous Michael J Fox movie about time travel. It’s about embracing the new while still holding onto things from the past that enrich our lives. We’ve all heard, and sometimes contributed to, the moaning and groaning about how too much screen time is damaging children’s minds. How our jobs
If I gave you some paper and pencils, you would expect to write or draw. Paint, brushes and canvas could indicate a picture to be painted. Coloured paper scraps, scissors and glue would tempt you to make a collage. But, a cardboard roll or box, a tin can or plastic bag – these represent
