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Parenting in Southern France

Parenting in Southern France

Author and mum Sydney Piercey chats about creativity, parenting, moving to rural France, and writing a book about sustainable play.

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Lunch Lady Blog - DIY Garden Loom

DIY Garden Loom

Combing nature play with weaving and sculpture, garden looms are great for kids of all ages. Keen to give one a try? Head right this way for a DIY.

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How to Make Shadow Puppets

How to Make Shadow Puppets

Embrace some old school creativity and get a little hands-on next story time. Shadow puppets are a great way to shake up your bedtime routine or just encourage some creative play. How many of these animals can you recreate?

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wombats made from textiles are in a kitchen drinking tea and eating biscuits by Cat Rabbit

Cat Rabbit Chats about Craft + Cookies

We chat with textile artist Cat Rabbit about the inspiration for her sets and characters, and she gives us her fave gluten and dairy free chocolate speckle cookie recipe.

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pet rocks

the history of the pet rock

There are some moments in human history that are just too weird to explain. Fads like hula hoops, fidget spinners, and the quirkiest of them all: Pet Rocks.

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rainbow foraging (and a history of rainbows)

rainbow foraging (and a history of rainbows)

Make a colour collecting box for rainbow foraging, and learn a little about the history and science of the awe-inspiring rainbow.

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DIY Pom pom flowers

DIY pom pom flowers

This is a cute craft activity to do with kids that is simple and calming. Bonus: the flowers look cute in a vase in your home, tucked into the ribbon on a wrapped pressie, or can be gifted as a sweet bouquet for friends and family.

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How to make your own kite

Make your own kite

Invented more than 2,500 years ago, kites have served as more than just toys throughout history. Take a deep-dive into the history of kites and then try making your own with our DIY.

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illustration of a campground by the beach. Boredom busters for kids by beci orpin for lunch lady magazine

Boredom Busters for Kids

Bored kids? No worries. Download and print these boredom busters. They should give you just enough time to enjoy a hot cuppa in peace.

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bird feeder

DIY Bird Feeder

We love a craft project that gets kids outside observing nature. This one does just that, and it's quick and easy to make. BYO bird identification book for extra fun.  

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DIY Chalk

DIY Homemade Chalk

This is a fun, colourful (and slightly messy) chalk crafting idea that will keep the kids busy and let them explore the idea of making something from scratch.

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Photo of a wooden house DIY Bug or Insect Hotel for Lunch Lady Magazine

DIY Insect Hotel

In our tidy urban backyards, insects and bugs don't have enough habitat to protect them, particularly in winter. Create your own bug or insect hotel with our how-to guide.

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Photo of a printable DIY door hanger menu for Lunch Lady Magazine with scissors beside it

DIY Door Hanger Menu

Making brekkie in bed is fun, but it's even better when you've got the little details down pat. Print this DIY door hanger menu and let the kids give someone the complete hotel experience.

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How to make a zine for Lunch Lady Magazine parenting articles

How to make a zine: kids craft DIY

A zine (pronunced zeen, like the end of the word magazine) is a homemade publication about anything you're interested in. Learn how to make a zine using a single piece of paper.

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photo of a homemade red apple piñata by beci orpin for lunch lady magazine

How to make an apple piñata

Piñata's are the life of any kids party. Make your own piñata with this easy DIY that uses a paper lantern as the apple mould.

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cute craft lunchbox notes for Hello Lunch Lady Magazine

Cute craft: lunchbox notes

Download and print these lunchbox notes to make lunchtime that little bit cuter. They're perfect for ham-and-cheese inspired haiku's (or reminding kids to eat their fruit and veg!).

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DIY worry monster

Getting to sleep at night can be tricky when you've got a head full of worries. Help ease your child's anxieties (and help them sleep soundly) with this homemade worry monster.

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Make a mini raft with sticks

A quick and easy DIY project that makes outdoor play even more fun. You just need sticks, twine, a hot glue gun and a sense of adventure. Set sail, kids!

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make a bush craft puppet nature play for lunch lady magazine

Nature Craft: Make Bush Puppets

Nature craft puppets are a perfect DIY and are made from anything that grows in nature–dried leaves, fresh leaves, seed pods, flowers and sticks. Here is your step by step guide on how to make bush puppets.

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bean tepee build

How to build a bean cubby

Enchanted beans get a bad rap in fairytales, but the fact is you can take these lovely legumes (plus some sticks) and make yourself a magical bean cubby. With the alchemy of soil, sunshine and water, they can become an edible garden, vertical garden, green space and homegrown hide-out all...

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Plume: World Explorer Colouring Book

Plume: World Explorer Colouring Book

Hitch a ride on the Albatross Express and travel the globe with Plume: World Explorer. This exciting picture book for little ones is the first in a series that celebrates culture, diversity and the natural wonders of our world. Plume is not your typical Antarctic penguin. Sporting a bright yellow...

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cooking with kids ideas: watercolour biscuits for Lunch Lady Magazine

Cooking with kids: watercolour biscuits

Need to keep the kids busy? These watercolour biccies involve baking and painting (and don't forget spoon licking). They're the perfect weekend activity and also make for a cute gift.

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An outdoor table with benches has eyes stuck to it. Make bright eyes with Hello Lunch Lady

Hey, bright eyes! Downloadable kids craft ideas.

A quick and easy kids craft activity that's super cute. Simply print the download, cut and stick.

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Nature-play craft activity: leaf garlands

Looking to get the kids outdoors more? This nature play craft activity will have you hunting down leaves to make leaf garlands. You'll also need paint, paintbrushes and string.

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