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A gorgeous, light, wooden musical drum set by Plan Toys – basses are covered in red latex. The set creates pure and realistic sounds, enabling kids to develop their sense of rhythm and their imagination while composing their own tunes! Love it :)
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This is a pretty glittery craft for preschoolers – some popular swishing and shaking fun while learning about color, floating and sinking. All you need is an empty plastic bottle with the label removed, glitter, sequins, ribbon (preferably thin and shiny), food coloring, vegetable oil and glue. Step 1: Fill the water bottles with water [&hellip
Here a few of the most gorgeous toys…little gifts for little ones Mouse in a Box How sweet is this little mouse, sleeping soundly in a large, old-fashioned matchbox, complete with blankie and a little pillow. Molly has been asking for ‘a pet’ recently – I wonder would this do? she would totally dote on her [&hellip
If you are trying to think of something different to do, in the few weeks that are left of the holidays, consider visiting the Donkey Sanctuary, in Liscarroll – just outside Mallow. I heard from another Limerick mum, that took her two daughters there lastweek, that it was well worth a visit. You can take [&hellip
Apart from the hoops and hollers from summer camps it certainly is a quiet time of the year for events at the various city venues. For all those, like myself, that don’t have plans for using the passport in the next few weeks you might want to check out the Free Egyptian Cartouche Arts & [&hellip
Here’s another reason to visit Adare… ‘…it’s where the three little pigs live‘ classic backseat Molly (I’ve started carrying around a notebook) more logic here
August 18th, for the 55th year in a row, the Cappamore Show will have no shortage of events for all the family, from pedigree animal displays and sheaf throwing to cooking, craft and photography – but just focusing on the smallies as always here are a few of the kids events I plucked out: Best [&hellip
Once upon a bad hair day, a prince rode up Rapulzel’s way… I’m sure I’m not the only one who gets tired of reading the same old stories time and time again, with the same predicable Disney plot – princess meets prince, loves true kiss, happily ever after. But hey-ho I discovered a few ‘fresh [&hellip
UL Arena are running a four week parent and toddler swimming course from the 4th to the 25th of August (6months to 3years). The 40min class will run every Wednesday from 6.10pm, which is very handy for working mums and dads, and costs €25 for the four weeks. Places are limited so call Ciara on [&hellip
Beginners and improvers are invited to join Shreddies Park Tennis at camps around Limerick until Aug 5th. The one hour classes, for kids aged 6-17years, are designed around having fun and making new friends. Classes are held daily from 10am to 1pm, all equipment is provided and kids can join in at any stage (club [&hellip
Garryowen Rugby Club are holding a morning camp for mini ruggers on August 20th from 9.30 am to 1.30pm. The camp is created for boys and girls aged 5-13…beginners welcome! Ruggers just need to bring runners and shorts and any sort of top with them for the camp. The cost is just €20 and each [&hellip
Napping Adventures Here’s a sweet idea for mums on maternity leave at the moment that have time for ‘a hobby’! – while baby Mila is taking a nap her mum, Adele, takes a few moments to create scenes around her with rugs, blankets, curtains, scarves and even her clothes and take quick photos. How I [&hellip
I hope to have word soon on a pre-school singing class being organised in the city by another Limerick mum, and experienced music teacher!! very excited about this one….to be continued related article: Music Introduction for 3-7year olds at
“My dad is our chauffeur. That’s a fancy word for driver.” We stumbled upon ‘Fancy Nancy’ in the library this evening – a ‘too close for comfort’ story about a little girl who loves being fancy – her lace-trimmed shoes do help her play soccer better, and sandwiches definitely taste better with frilly toothpicks stuck [&hellip
Three simple steps to easier parenting! 1) Point remote 2) Push appropriate button 3) Hope for the best. When all other manipulating/bribing techniques have failed, and they’ve been on the bold step twice already this morning, try this out – A Remote Control For Kids, parenting at the touch of a button! – hands up [&hellip
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