May 31st, 2010 — 8:39pm
We are blessed in many ways in having educational schooling options for Boo. Currently she is enrolled in a reggio emilia childcare centre which is brillant! We love the feel of the centre, how it is laid out, the studio and arts environment and the carers. Though she is so young (only 15 months) we think that she enjoys being there and the interaction with the other kids/babies.
But we have been thinking about enrolling her into a Montessori education – which starts at age 3. So unfortunately that means a choice between the Montessori or the reggio emilia approach. We are torn between the two and would love any feedback, comments or views from others.
So basically our options are:
1. Keep her at the Reggio Emilia centre until she turns primary school age and enrol her in a public primary school
2. Keep her at the Reggio Emilia centre until she turns 3 then move her to the Montessori school and keep her there until grade 6.
In either option we will be moving her to a private highschool once she hits year 7.
The problem with the choice is that there are such polls of difference – people either are strongly for or against the 2 different schooling methods.
So I am asking for help!! If you have any thoughts or experiences, please let me know!
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May 28th, 2010 — 11:17pm
Check out my article on Bizymoms on "Having a Baby – How to make sure it doesn't break the bank!"
Would love to hear your thoughts/ideas on how you juggled your finances with your first (or even subsequent) child!
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May 16th, 2010 — 10:22pm
The great thing about the net is that there is so much out there – hidden gems, words of wisdom, good advice. One of my favourite blogs is Made by Joel.
Not only is it blog about great handmade crafts and DIY for kids, it is also by a male artist and father to 2 kids. He has the most amazing and creative ideas. Easy to do and almost brillantly photographed and displayed. As a mother, it has some great ideas which I am constantly storing away for future reference/inspirations.
Here are some of my favourite posts:
Actually, who am I kidding? I love them all!! Check it out – it is seriously cool!
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January 26th, 2010 — 3:49pm
I just love these pink paper tissue flower pomanders …
They look simple, yet completely gorgeous! Am thinking of making some of these for Kateyboo's birthday to hang over the food in the dining room. Not only are they cheap to make, but they look easy 
(fingers crossed!). Plus I can probably make all the flowers I need in 1 night.
Just have to make one first and see whether I can replicate the ones in the photo… and when the party is over, I can hang them in her room!
Love recyclying!
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January 26th, 2010 — 2:32pm
It's my bub's first birthday in March and unlike most things in life, I have decided to start planning earlY! (well, relatively early for me!).
I've decided to really put in some effort with decorations and I know that she won't remember it, but it's her first birthday, so milestone worth celebrating.
Some friends have been giving me some great ideas as to favours, decorations and the like and I am really surprised at how excited I am in planning the day for her. I'm not a naturally creative or crafty person and usually don't have the patience, but I have spent HOURS on blogs looking at ideas, beautiful pictures and salivating over the gorgeousness of some of the little handmade items.
I've even taken the sewing machine that my mum has been keeping for me (in the hope that I will pick up the sewing bug) so I think I will be taking a crash course on basic sewing skills. Not sure where I will find the time, but I am excited about some of the ideas I have for her.
I would LOVE for people to send me either some pictures, links or ideas of things that they did for their kid's birthdays. I'm going to steer away from the commercial printed birthday props and instead try and make my own. Unfortunately, I think the food will come off second best as I'm really looking forward to spending some time planning this.
I'll post my thoughts in the next couple of days!
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