MOMSNOTES
Activities
Make GIANT Christmas Decor
This is a fun activity for the entire family. All you need is a few beach balls, yogurt tubs, pool noodles and some tape, cardboard boxes and plastic table cloths, plastic plant pots and golden spray paint!
Chrysanthemums
“Let’s face it, our favourite plants to buy in the supermarket are Chrysanthemums. They come in a variety of beautiful hues and are an inexpensive way to bring longer last¬ing colour to our homes and patios. They are also a super gift as the flow¬ers last much longer than those in a bouquet…”
Wake up! Shape up!
“Well done if you didn’t gain weight this winter! But for those who did, welcome to the club. It is reality! Most people gain weight in winter as it is cold so we eat more and exercise less, but don’t stress. Here’s good news and some easy ways to get back into shape, with huge health benefits as a bonus!…”
Spring Garden Activity
“Activity for the little ones
COMPLETE THE SPRING GARDEN!
Help your little one to cut out the circles and place them in the correct spaces on the next page to make a beautiful spring garden…”
Kids Activities
“FUN PUZZLES FOR KIDS
Cut out and play for pre-schoolers…”
Winter holiday in Mozambique
“If you are a sun lover and just don’t like winter, this is for you! The best time to visit Mozambique is between April and November. While holidays at the coast in Mozambique are always great, winter is just the perfect climate there…”
Start a family garden
“Yes, this is an amaz¬ing way to have a shared interest and involve the kids too. Whether you have a big garden or not, gardening is a wonderful activity that brings the fam¬ily together….”
Party planing on a budget
“Between my 3 kids I have planned many a party and I have learnt so much about what works and what doesn’t. While this will vary from family to family, some fundamen¬tals are worth mentioning…”
Sisters are doing it for themselves
“Although the journey there and back were two totally different experiences – they were both great. At the end of the day with all the rands and SENSE we spent; it was truly a magnificent ‘sisters are doing if for themselves’ holiday. I am trying to convince my sister next up – LONDON!! From cozzies to coats!..”
Easter Baskets
“The easter egg hunt is an old tradition and always fun for the kids. Collecting them in their own hand made baskets is the cherry on the top! Here are some creative ideas for making the sweetest little baskets with your little ones – inexpensive, crafty and most of them are easy enough for them to make themselves…”
Crafty Christmas gift wrapping ideas
“Give your Christmas gifts a personal touch with these simple and inexpensive packaging ideas. The kids can help wrap gifts and will love creating the decorations and tags to attach to them…”
Nativity activity
“For your little ones, moms, help the little ones to cut out the picture blocks on the left page and let them stick them in the correct spaces…”
