Mister Maker Chats With Six Little Hearts! Our EXCLUSIVE Interview With Phil Gallagher...

Get set to go craft crazy this July when Mister Maker visits Australia in a brand new national show – Mister Maker Returns - featuring all new crafts, songs and adventures. It’s the first time the show will be performed anywhere in the world and the man himself promises it will be “loads of fun and really exciting." Visit Live Nation for more details about venues and locations.

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Smiggle's 15th Birthday Limited Edition Review and Giveaway!

Can you believe Smiggle has been around around for 15 whole years?! Yup! Way back in 2003, Smiggle opened their colour-filled stores to a fan base that's been growing steadily ever since.

I can even remember my own, first-ever visit to a Smiggle store. Back in 2003, my two eldest kids were just one third their current size and safely strapped into our monster double pram. The third, (just a newborn), was huddled on my front in the baby carrier. (Dreamy moment...) Believe it or not, it was easier to browse the goodies in Smiggle with my kids in those days than it is now. Just think - they couldn't touch things or want stuff incessantly like they do now.
Those were the days. (Just a shame I didn't realise it then!)

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Lonely Planet Kids New Book Releases. Win 1 of 2 Book Packs Worth $105! Plus The May Aussie Giveaway Linkup

Whether you have travel plans on the horizon or not, Lonely Planet Kids publishers have educational books of all kinds to excite and entertain readers of all ages. Some of our kids' favourite reads and activity books are by Lonely Planet Kids, and we always look forward to new releases to share with our readers.

New releases for March and April offer a collection of fantastic books for kids and the whole family.

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Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe. Winter Family Meal Ideas...

There's nothing quite as good as the homely comfort of settling down to a slow cooked meal in the colder months. The aroma and flavours of a dish that has simmered in its own juices for hours, is warming and delicious. A slow cooker is one kitchen essential every family should have for convenience and variety when it comes to food preparation and simplicity.

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Jasnor Bush Baby World Dream Tree Review and A Bush Baby World Giveaway!

Just prior to Christmas last year, we featured the delightful Bush Babies who are a collection of adorable and fluffy, collectable characters for kids to enjoy. The Bush Babies have their very own YouTube channel and dedicated website - Bush Baby World. (For a complete refresher on these sweet little characters, please visit our earlier post here on Six Little Hearts to read all about the Bush Babies.) 

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Travel Happy With Belkin Tech Accessories and Win!

How are your school holidays going so far? Got travel plans underway? Good luck!

Travelling in a car with kids for any longer than an hour is enough to send most parents crazy. Kids generally speaking, just don't travel well at all in the family vehicle. Driving to the tune of bickering, moans of boredom and complaints about petty issues is a pretty painful experience for us all! 

Thank goodness for the following tech innovations from Belkin to smooth-out the journey. 

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Time For Time Out? Mums Can Take A Break With OneFlare and Win

*This post is brought to you in collaboration with Oneflare.

There's no more exhausting role in life than motherhood. It's a wonderful and rewarding experience raising your kids and watching them grow. There are many highs to celebrate and countless lows to struggle through, but it's a role that still gets a highly regarded universal nod from everybody. Mostly from us mums ourselves.

When it all comes down to basics, the uppermost rewards of mothering are definitely worth the hard work involved. 

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New Tech From Laser. WIN a $150 Laser Tech Pack! Aussie Giveaway Linkup April...

When you're a parent, having an abundance of tech at your disposal is a lifesaver! Whether it's for your own personal use or for your children to enjoy, a good selection of tech in your household will serve you well. 

Taking a family road trip is one scenario that definitely calls for a supply of trusty tech to see you through, especially where kids are involved. Next time you travel, quit the 'moans' before they even have the chance to begin with your favourite tablet PC's, hand-held gaming devices and electronic learning gadgets to keep all ages entertained and sane on the journey. 

Consider adding a few further tech essentials, and you can make road travel far less taxing for all. 

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