We can’t quite believe that we’re in October already, this time of year always creeps up on us Mamas and before you know it there are Christmas decorations in the shopping centres and kiddies ready to be entertained over the school holidays! Although it’s a very busy season for Mums, it’s also a SUPER exciting and fun time of year…
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Encouraging play and imagination
Encouraging play and imagination If you observe a group of children playing, chances are they’ll be pretending to be someone or something else. Creating a make-believe world and role playing pretend characters is not just children having fun – it’s a critical part of healthy child development. Imaginative play is a child’s way of making sense of the world. It…
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Mother’s Day 2018 – Celebrating Motherhood
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, it got us feeling really reflective about this incredible journey that we call Motherhood. I think we can all agree that it truly is a beautiful blessing and a crazy challenge all rolled into one – there are highs, there are lows, and there are days you accidentally put your laundry in the oven… We…
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New Collection | petitcollage – where design meets play
At Mini Nation, we love brands that combine beautiful, functional design with a sustainability ethos. Our latest collection from Californian brand petitcollage is a wonderful example of this, with their thoughtfully designed toys, playthings and decor inspiring imaginative play while being good for the planet. The very first product created by petitcollage was a hand-crafted collage using recycled materials. That…
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Five ways to embrace the cool Autumn vibes
Depending on where you live in Australia, Autumn can mean cool, crisp days that are just perfect for outdoor play and exploring. Here are some ideas we love to help keep your little ones warm and encourage their imaginations to run wild. Outdoor explorers For mini adventurers, our Minichari bags are the perfect companion. They can be attached to a bike…
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Fun Easter ideas for big and little bunnies
Fun Easter ideas for big and little bunnies Easter has to be one of my favourite holidays. We used to go camping when I was young and I remember worrying that the Easter bunny wouldn’t be able to find us – after all, we were in the middle of nowhere! But he always did, and I have such lovely memories…
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