We created this fun free printable for mother's day with 2 options. One for the little ones to add a picture and mum's name and another blank... Read more →
My daughters was invited to a friend's birthday party and I decided to create a gift that was ready to play and loads of fun. A box full of sand and... Read more →
With Christmas just around the corner and Frozen still a firm favourite in this house I decided a 'Build a Snowman' printable is just what we... Read more →
Turning snack time into a game while learning to match numbers is just the way to a toddlers heart. This free printable includes four playing cards,... Read more →
This Christmas we have decided to dedicate our advent calendar to a little family fun each day. With this in mind I created a simple, printable... Read more →
My 3 year old, Olivia loves to play 'shopping' and my husband and I have spent many hours at a little cash register. I wanted to create a printable... Read more →
Yesterday my husband lost his phone. We searched and searched for it. We could hear the buzz when we rang it but could not find it. At about 11pm we... Read more →
Today we made a foosball table in under 5 minutes. What you need A box. Shoebox size is perfect. 2 chopsticks or kebab sticks (more if a... Read more →
This year's short list for the Book of the Year Awards, 2014. Tell us in the comments which you would pick as the winners! (List source) Picture... Read more →
How many times has your toddler, child or even teen deleted apps, changed settings, or generally caused chaos in your phone? How many times have you... Read more →
These days there is an amazing amount of videos on YouTube, and a vast number of kids educational and entertainment videos. But there is also a large... Read more →
If you have small children and would like to find creative ways to get them involved in the Easter spirit, try some of these fun Easter craft... Read more →
It's so easy to spend a fortune buying huge and colourful eggs to share with your family over the Easter holidays. Why not spend a little less money,... Read more →
Spending time with the whole family in the backyard or at a park is a fun and memorable activity. If your baby isn't old enough to play catch or jump... Read more →
Dust off your tiara and grab your favourite frock – the Disney Princess Film Festival is set to return in 2014, exclusively to Birch Carroll &... Read more →
2013 was a great year for family movies and these are the best of the best! If you haven't seen these yet it is time to add to your family movie... Read more →
Cover photo: Watatsumi Temple, Japan | Photograph by Xu Xiaolin, laif/Redux A red torii welcomes the faithful to a Shinto shrine in Otsuchi, Iwate,... Read more →
World Origami day is on the 11 November 2013 and is a day to celebrate the amazing, beautiful art of origami. I love to paper fold and have spent... Read more →
Today is Chocolate Cupcake Day so we decided to find some delicious chocolate cupcake recipes for your to enjoy today. The Ultimate Chocolate... Read more →
This week we have found a great selection of interesting, creative and funny images, posts and videos. We hope you love these as much as we did! 8... Read more →
Kids get bored easily when it rains. Even if they don’t want to play outside, the dark atmosphere can make them a lot less productive. When it... Read more →
Not all weekends have to be spent going out with your kids. Maybe you're tired from the long work week or the weather is not cooperating with your... Read more →
A little while back we published the guide to introducing your kids to the Star Wars franchise and it generated a bit of discussion over the order in... Read more →
For those that are fond of astrology and nature on the Gold Coast, June 23, 2013 should be marked as a special event due to the appearance of the... Read more →
Travelling from across the galaxy, Darth Vader and his faithful minions will once again descend on Dreamworld for the annual Storm Troopers Weekend... Read more →
Saturday afternoons at home are a great time to get stuck into a family, crafty activity. Put on some music, old clothes, prepare some tasty... Read more →
If you are going to Supernova this weekend on the Gold Coast I am sure you have a cosplay costume all picked out for the kids unless you are as... Read more →
There comes a time in every geek parent’s life when they have to sit down with their youngling for an important milestone in their life. Their... Read more →
With the weather cooling down it can be a challenge to keep your active Gold Coast Kid busy. It’s not a case of just heading down to the beach... Read more →
For the young astronomers there is a meteor shower this weekend between 11:30pm 21 April and 4:30am 22 April. Why not surprise your little planet... Read more →
I like to find uses for used jam and pasta sauce jars and recently looked for some new ideas. What do you think of these? My favourite is the DIY... Read more →
After a weekend of family gatherings I am sure your recycling bin is as packed as ours! Why not try one of these awesome recycling ideas? Super... Read more →
The following question was asked on Facebook by a Gold Coast Kids mum with great responses from the community. Question Hi, I am trying to find out... Read more →
You are scrolling through Pinterest and spot the perfect craft to try with your kids... Well perfect in theory. You follow the directions word for... Read more →
The Courier-Mail is running a wonderful promotion, starting this Sunday. From Sunday February 3 until Sunday February 10, you and your child can... Read more →
Background Pineapples belong to the Bromeliad family and are the only variety amongst over 3000 that are grown for their edible fruit. Many others... Read more →
Get crafty with your Gold Coast Kids with 3 ideas to suit all budgets and skill levels. Make a cloud with your older Gold Coast Kids which requires a... Read more →