Lockdown his well and truly on us here in Victoria, which means that we’re all stuck inside for large amounts of time.

When I was working full time, we would have days where rain would keep us inside or it was too hot to go out and we’d have to make do with just being inside. Those days it was really easy to go stir crazy. No matter how many books you read, pictures you draw, board games you play, you’re always going to have those moments where the kids are bouncing off the walls and telling your that they’re bored.

Which is why I always tried to have some easy and fun activities to do to help get through the day. Most of these use items that most houses have all the time or are pretty easy to get your hands on or require nothing extra at all. The great thing is that they can all be done inside the house and may need a small amount of set up before you can get down to playing them.

Before we get into them, just be aware that some of these may require supervision, especially with young kids.

EVERY DAY ITEMS FOR LEARNING UNO CARDS

Most people in their lives have played UNO. It’s a very easy card game and I often have a pack of card in my bag when I’m babysitting, out places with the kids or when I know it’s going to be a rainy day. It’s honestly been a great way to pass the time. UNO is also a great resource that you can use every day to help your kids learn from a young age.

Don’t believe me?

Well here are five ways that you can use the cards to help your child learn.  

GARDENING | Growing Tomatoes

One of my Nanny kids is a huge lover of cherry tomatoes. To the point that she will quite happily just much on a couple as a snack or have as a side with a sandwich. We've really been lucky with her as she has always been a good eater and is willing to give anything new a try. She does have her favourites (weetbix, vegemite on toast, peanut butter sandwiches, etc) but she also loves her fruit and veg. So naturally, I want to keep fostering this love for all kinds of food as do her parents.

BOOK REVIEW | Don't let the Pigeon Stay Up Late (with activity suggestions)

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Title: Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late
Author: Mo Williams
Summary: It's getting Dark, but the Pigeon won't go to bed! Will you let him stay up late?

5 Easy Activities For Your Toddler Using Things From An Easter Craft Tub

With Easter just around the corner, it means that the Easter Crafts are out in numbers. I'm sure that you have all seen the Easter Craft tubs that are out, you can usually find them at Kmart and Big W plus a few other places that I'm not thinking of as I write this. What is so great about them is that you can do a lot more than just do arts and crafts with the items that are inside.