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Magalies Canopy Tour – taking fun to new heights

by Shakerah Bhagalia | day outings, teambuliding | 0 comments

Helmets on, harness secure, light meals ordered, and registration (on I-pads of course), brave faces, heart pulsating, we’re all set to go. Magalies Canopy Tours proved to be one of those soul fulfilling, yet exhilarating experiences that definitely left its mark in our memory boxes. Whilst zip-lining and foefie slides seem to be getting popular in the cities, this venue offers the real Tarzan and Jane feel.

Theatre review: Underneath a Magical Moon

by Tiffany Markman | family theatre, family time, holidays, reviews, shows | 0 comments

From an imaginative set to expressive physical theatre; from catchy songs and dances to a nicely abbreviated plot, the musical ‘Underneath a Magical Moon’ is lovely for little kids, big kids, and grown-ups.

Now what makes a party, a party?

by Shakerah Bhagalia | party planning | 0 comments

Take a step back at the next party to just absorb all that is going on and then consider what really makes a party, a party. Is it the food, the company, the venue, the entertainment, the party favors, the cake, or the occasion? Or is it a combination of it all..?

Let your child choose extra murals they love

by Sarah Martinson | activities, Co-curricular activities | 0 comments

I believe that children shouldn’t listen to anyone’s enthusiastic advocation for one activity or subject, but rather choose exactly what they themselves enjoy the most. One can only commit fully to and therefore gain the most from an activity that one truly enjoy.

16 road trip tips for the festive season

by Tiffany Markman | cars, family, family time, going away, holidays, travel | 2 comments

Yikes. Travelling over the festive season is NOT for the faint-hearted. Here are some tips for safe car travels, and for taking your littlies along without wanting to murder someone en route.

Baking activity: DIY Xmas tree brownies

by Tanya George | activities, Christmas crafts, Christmas recipes, crafts, festive holidays | 0 comments

Not sure how to keep the kids entertained during the upcoming holidays well here’s a fun baking activity. In keeping with my Holiday club theme “Christmas”, how about making Christmas Tree Brownies.

Safety tips for the festive season

by Fatima Kazee | going away, holidays, safety | 0 comments

The festive season is notorious for break-ins, hold-ups and all sorts of attempts at ruining a perfectly good end to the year. Here are a few tips to bear in mind before you hit the road… or the malls.

Sweet popcorn ball recipe

by Shakira Sheikh | crafts, food/recipes, party food, recipes, snacks | 0 comments

Here is an easy recipe that you could make with your kids. It’s perfect for school cake and candy sales, parties and pretty much any event.

DIY Kids : Make an ice cream stick aeroplane

by Ameera Cassim | DIY Kids, recycling crafts, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Instead of rushing out to spend money these holidays to keep your kids occupied, why not recycle material that is lying around and make an areoplane with ice cream sticks?

Review: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe – National Children’s Theatre

by Tiffany Markman | activities, family theatre, family time, holidays, reviews, shows | 0 comments

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe is something special. Thanks to extraordinary set design by Sarah Roberts and masterful direction by Francois Theron, combined with powerful physical theatre from the cast of four actors, adults and children will be equally enthralled.

Tips for planning & hosting your child’s birthday party

by Caroline Johnstone | parties | 0 comments

In my experience working with moms and families planning parties for their little ones, I believe it can be a rather stressful time and it really shouldn’t be anything but joyous and fun.

3 Moana-inspired DIY activities for the holidays

by Tiffany Markman | crafts, DIY Kids, family time, holidays, indoor, recycling crafts, Uncategorized | 0 comments

By Tiffany Markman, on behalf of Sing at my Party, which sends musical theatre singers – dressed as Disney characters, including the gorgeous Moana – to sing at Joburg birthday parties. In our house, we’re ALL about Moana at the moment. If your little one...Read more

Review: The Smurfs Live on Stage, Emperors Palace

by Tiffany Markman | activities, family theatre, family time, holidays, reviews, shows | 0 comments

It’s spring, the Smurfs’ favourite time of year, and 8 members of the tribe are preparing for the annual parade. But Gargamel comes up with a plan to trick Mother Nature into un-spring-ing spring. What will happen? See it with your kids, and find out…