Winter has set in and we have to admit that we weren't quite prepared to pull out the gloves and beanies this early! Thankfully we've discovered an awesome indoor-play solution just in time.
This month we're also bringing you makeup workshops for budding beauty enthusiasts, a front-runner in childcare, some interesting new job opportunities, special offers on local brands and all the information you need to help you decide what extra-curricular activities, and how many of them, are good for your children.
Traditionally, cubbies
have been bulky eyesores that use up all your furniture and have to live in the middle of a room- and don’t dare think about taking them down! Not anymore.
The Cubbi Buddi is here to help your children continue to learn, play and develop without taking over your house. The completely Australian-made play lounge can become a cubby, a spaceship, a tower, a car ramp, a slide, a crocodile, an obstacle course, or laid out flat for family movie night or the perfect sleepover solution. The only limit is your imagination!
It’s not uncommon for children to witness and want to experience what it’s like to use makeup. Kids are allured and intrigued by colourful eyeshadow palettes, slick lipsticks, fluffy makeup brushes and the visual transformative power of cosmetics.
If you have a young child who seems to be forever at your side when you are “putting on your face” or a tween who is already “borrowing” your bronzer, they will love the upcoming makeup workshops offered by the Bridal Bar.
Weighing up your daycare options? The Care + approach implemented at Rise & Shine Kindergarten sets it apart from other Centres. Their approach is based on psychologically-backed principles that support your child's holistic development including: showing respectful care, developing secure attachments, slowing down, building trust, allowing free movement and giving children their full attention.
Care + ensures that Rise & Shine Kindergarten centres offer the best care for children from 6 weeks of age. Their purpose-built
centres have dedicated nurseries, designed to allow your child to play and grow in a safe and nurturing environment.
Have you checked out the Mums of the Shire jobs board
lately? It's your first stop for finding local jobs that are suitable for mums in the Shire.
You might notice that there's an opportunity available to work with us here at Mums of the Shire. We're currently seeking a Sales and Relationships Officer to join our growing team.
Other roles available include Admin, Hairdressers, Beauty Therapists and Sales Representatives.
The Mums of the Shire Special Offers page is packed with great deals on beautiful local brands.
Right now you could score yourself... 20% off hair and beauty treatments booked at The Bridal Bar, 15% off Avalon Bebe's personalised knitted blankets, 15% off Happy Hours Skincare, 10% off the Kin Fertility range, FREE Digital prints from Wonderlight Photography!
There are even more offers on laser-cut decor, pilates classes, pram cleaning, tooth fairy pillows, and baptism gifts.
After-school activities cost you time and money but their benefits may be many. So how do we decide whether we should or shouldn’t enrol our kids in after-school activities?
When should kids start? What kind of activities are most beneficial? And where do we draw the line? Here’s what the research tells us.
