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We’ve finally got a digital camera. Yippee!!!

These were taken at the West Auckland monthly support group/pot-luck meetup on the 18th July. I wanted to show them off because I’m soooo pleased with how this area is growing. I can’t say how many attended when there were a few families missing from the photo shot because a few had already left and [...] [...]

Things to do over the holidays

Second semester holidays start today, 4th – 19th July and being winter it means lots of indoor activities. I’ve noticed many holiday programs available in many areas that range from $18 a day upwards and they look great if you can afford them. But if you can’t afford to pay or if you want to [...] [...]

What sort of things would you like from our group?

It’s time to work out our events for the July, August and September quarter. (2010) This is a good opportunity for members to share what they’d like from the group and for the group to hear ideas from members. It’s also a good opportunity to learn how to make a comment online, introduce yourself, and [...] [...]

The Kid's Big Day Out was Fantastic!

What a fantastic day! Wow! Let’s do that again. We got there between 10.30-11am which was sort-of early though the place was already alive. After being directed to a paddock and parked by young male volunteers, we gave our tickets at the entrance less than 50 metres away where we were given a map and told [...] [...]

Free activities for health and fitness at West Wave Pools

Yesterday (Monday), I was at the West Wave Aquatic Centre as part of my recovery plan from hospital. My muscles need strengthening and I thought water would be good as it takes pressure off my body. Anyways, there’s lots going on at West Wave in the mornings with charity groups hiring areas of the pools for [...] [...]

Holiday activities

ASG’s “Mum, Dad, I’m Bored” e-guide lists 100 great free or cheap activity ideas to entertain children during the holidays. ASG is New Zealand’s largest independent parent co-operative specialising in education benefit programmes that assist parents and grandparents in planning for their children’s and grandchildren’s education. ASG’s General Manager of Development, Ms Michelle Hunder, says many [...] [...]

Arts and Crafts for children during the holidays

Have you tried some of these? Fabric Painting Clay Creations Ceramic Painting Mosaic pebbles Mosaic tiles Jewellery Making Paper Mache Do you have some other ideas to share for children activities during the holidays? [...]

Are you a member of a toy library?

A toy library welcomes children, their families and caregivers to come and to borrow well designed toys, games, puzzles and equipment, which are made available at minimal cost. This was a wonderful thing I was involved with when my children were young. They never get bored with a range of new toys to play with and [...] [...]