Category Archives: Blog

No Bake Santa Christmas Cookies
No Bake Christmas Cookies

With Santa on his way, we thought it was time to share with you one [...]

29
Nov
Young child wearing Mud Mates pink camo coveralls playing with edible sensory foam (aquafaba)
How to Make Taste-Safe Sensory Foam

This 2 ingredient, taste-safe sensory foam is easy to make and oh so much fun! [...]

08
Nov
Sensory Feet Play Ideas - toddler with paint on her feet and footprints on cardboard
Sensory Feet Play for Young Kids

Squelchy, slimy or bumpy things between little toes, there is no end of fun to [...]

10
Oct
Spring Art Ideas: a jewelled CD wind spinner hanging from a leafy bush
Fun Spring Art Ideas for Children

With the arrival of spring, it’s the perfect opportunity for some spring art ideas that [...]

20
Sep
Young child sitting outside doing mindfulness activities
5 Mindfulness Activities for Kids

Ready to spark “the joy of just being” in both yourself and your children? Mindfulness [...]

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12
Aug
Using Backyard Loose Parts to Calm Kids

Thank you to our guest author, Rachel McFedries, Occupational Therapist. What are ‘loose parts’? They [...]

07
Jul
Pile of coloured playdough for creative playdough ideas
10 Creative Playdough Ideas

When it comes to knowing the best playdough ideas, we’re stepping forward and raising our [...]

10
Jun
Toddler wearing Mud Mates NZ-made camo coveralls enjoying play outside
How to Get Your Kids to Play Outside More

Do you have one of those kids who doesn’t like to play outside? It’s too [...]

07
May
Young girl wearing pink Mud Mates waterproof coveralls playing in puddles
What’s So Great About Playing in Puddles?

When it comes to playing in puddles, Peppa Pig has a lot to answer for. [...]

09
Apr
Egg Carton Crafts for Kids - child wearing egg carton goggles
5 Cute Egg Carton Crafts for Kids

It’s time to put your creative hats on (or rather for your child to put [...]

01
Apr