Did you know that current statistics suggest that Australian’s (and Brit’s) spend the most money per child on toys, at a staggering $500 USD per year!

If you are anything like me, the vast majority of these toys seem to spend more time sitting on our loungeroom floor then actually being used.

If you are looking for classic toys that actually lead to engaging and flexible play, then be sure to checkout my guest blog for Baby Berry Collective: The 8 Classic Toys that Every Home Should Have (and why less is actually more)

Are you lucky enough to have grandparents helping you out in the childcare juggle? Do they refuse payment and you are lost for ways to help them out?

Be sure to check out the guest blog that we wrote for Kiddipedia: Ways to Help out the Grandparents who Help with Regular Childcare

Are you struggling with the Christmas gift-giving overwhelm? Are you lost for gift ideas for the kids and shudder at the thought of ANOTHER toy? Sick of spending a lot of hard-earned money on toys that they only play with for 5 minutes?

Whilst Christmas is a time of celebration, if we are honest with ourselves, it can also be an enormous financial and mental burden for parents.

Here are some unique gift ideas that don’t cost the earth and can be purchased at the last minute without braving the department store rush (For those that cannot be purchase online, they can either be picked up from your local hardware store or supermarket)!

Are you looking for some unique Christmas gift inspiration that won't cost the earth? 

The truth is that kids get enjoyment from the most unexpected of places, and there are so many ideas beyond the usual toys and books that spark their excitement.

So, if you are looking for a unique Christmas gift idea for children that encourages inquiry, limits the clutter and promotes good old-fashioned play without breaking the bank, then check out this list for inspiration.

Whilst Christmas is a time of celebration, holidays, overindulgence and anticipation for children, let’s face it, it can also be a time of financial burden, unwanted presents and household clutter for parents.

If you are looking for ideas on how to create unique gift ideas for children that won’t require a second mortgage or be discarded after an hour, then be sure to checkout the guest article that we did for the Dec/Jan issue of Mamamag here.