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24 hours in Phillip Island
The evening penguin parade may be what Phillip Island is best known for, but there's much more to the region , as we discover on a short winter break.
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A rainbow of possibilities: 10 tie dye craft activities for kids
Who can forget the thrill of tie dye from childhood? Anyone who ever did it can relate to the soaring highs of tie dye and crushing lows when it didn't quite come out right.
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20 gorgeous Studio Ghibli cakes that are true works of art
Studio Ghibli is the animation studio responsible for the delights of the popular movies My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Ponyo, just to name a few. The darling characters are ripe for copying in cake form and we're sure many a wonderful Studio Ghibli party has been enjoyed by young and old alike.
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Spring has sprung: get right into it with these spring-themed craft ideas for kids
What better way to celebrate with your children than absorbing craft, making pretty handmade things to celebrate the season that brings renewed life and growth.
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Who doesn’t love a groan-worthy dad joke?
Who doesn't love a groan-worthy dad joke?
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Hidden rainbow hair is the new teen hair craze parents won't even notice
There's a new teen hair craze happening and it may even be happening in stealth mode in your own home, escaping even the most attuned parental eye.
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Dad of daughter with food allergies creates incredible toast art
A British father is making breakfast time just a little more fun for his daughter – who has severe food allergies – by creating incredible toast sculptures out of just two slices of bread.
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19 Labyrinth inspired birthday cakes
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25 puzzles you will want to complete with your kids ASAP
Puzzles are addictive and establishing this relaxing pastime with your child can be incredibly rewarding and beneficial to your relationship.
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Teacher creates real life Harry Potter-themed classroom for her students
This primary school teacher has taken awesomeness to a whole other level with this Harry Potter-themed classroom
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Target-loving kid gets his ultimate 7th birthday party
Maximum party goals were achieved when a mum thought outside the box to give her son a party no-one else has ever had.
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