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25.01.2022 Its not long until Easter and this month our box has included lots of activities to prepare for the ultimate egg hunt. Even if you didnt order a Cottontails box you can still participate! Our first activity is making a basket. All you need is a balloon, some paper and some form of glue (we simply mixed flour and water until we got the right consistency). Paste the paper on to the balloon in a basket shape. Best to do at least 3 layers giving each layer time to dry. Hang t...he balloon in the sun to dry. For the creative ones cut your paper in strips and create a weave pattern on your top layer. Once set, pop the balloon and leave your basket as is or decorate with paints, ribbons or flowers! Use as a centerpiece, save for the egg hunt or fill with eggs or flowers as a personalized gift! Dont forget to upload a photo of your Easter inspired art to Theweekender.travel for you chance to win a sold out Cottontails box!

24.01.2022 This summer I learnt that times have changed. The summer backyard box was designed for children to return to simpler times of running through sprinklers, playing on the beach and eating home-made ice blocks. Instead many children around Australia watched sprinklers on their roofs trying to protect their house and spent days or weeks without power or access to their own fridge. As a child I never wrote a letter to an RFS volunteer (or knew they even existed), I never put out ...water for thirsty wildlife or sewed a pouch. My children have. Click on the link in the bio for my latest blog post - While our country burns - a guide for positive activities with children this summer. https://www.fromauntmatilda.com.au//while-our-country-burns

23.01.2022 New blog post! https://www.fromauntmatilda.com.au/blogs/news/lose-the-shoes

23.01.2022 Are you already a member of your local rock group? https://www.fromauntmatilda.com.au//remember-when-pet-rock

21.01.2022 Some thoughts for those that ever wondered whether they should sit down with the kids and build a block tower or vacuum the carpet instead... https://www.fromauntmatilda.com.au//good-mess-versus-bad-m

21.01.2022 Best way to cope with all the stress of 2020 is to switch off for a bit. Latest blog has 10 tips for doing just that :) https://www.fromauntmatilda.com.au/blogs/news/power-down

19.01.2022 How many times a day do you tell your kids to be careful? When they run towards the road? When they go to take a bite of a hot meal? When they walk around with their shoe laces undone?

19.01.2022 Our January winner goes to Mr. 6 of the NSW far South Coast. This summer he was evacuated three times due to the approaching bushfires. Despite his anxiety he was a constant support and comfort to his little sister and a most deserving winner of a From: Aunt Matilda box!

18.01.2022 Send the kids outside to gather ingredients, spend some time inside making bath bombs and then watch them enjoy their home-made spa experience!

17.01.2022 Watching Australia burn has had such a profound impact on me this summer that it is difficult to express the feeling of despair and put it into words. Trying to find positives among the ongoing tragedy has not been easy and has certainly resulted in much reflection and a re-evaluation of whats important. So, with that in mind, I decided I needed to make some New Years resolutions. So in 2020:... - I will source products from the bush and from bushfire affected communities as much as possible - Give away one box a month to a little hero - Increase our focus on environmental awareness in the next generation because a small act can create a ripple! More details of this coming soon but in the meantime should you too wish to support these communities then follow these great campaigns - Buy From the Bush @buyfromthebush and Spend with Them @spendwiththem

17.01.2022 How good would it be if all schools embraced natural play? https://www.google.com/amp/amp.abc.net.au/article/11392526

15.01.2022 Happy Easter all! Hope you all enjoy a day of sunshine, garden egg hunts, home cooked food and family games!

15.01.2022 In celebration of National Reconciliation Week I have re-released the Red Centre of Australia boxes! These will be on sale for two weeks only or until sold out. Click the Shop Now button to get your box! Free express shipping included! #inthistogether2020 #NRW2020

15.01.2022 You can now pre-order the Summer Backyard box! Whats your favourite childhood summer memory? Beach cricket? Running through the sprinklers? Eating icy poles on a hot summers day? This summer give the gift of a simple, happy summer to remember! https://www.fromauntmatilda.com.au//aussie-summer-backyard

14.01.2022 What are some of the new Christmas traditions youve created with your family and friends? https://www.fromauntmatilda.com.au//news/christmas-is-a-fe

14.01.2022 Still in my first year of business and very excited to be a finalist in this years Australian Small Business Champion Awards in the New Business category. There were over 3000 entries (across all categories)!

13.01.2022 On 9 April 2019 From: Aunt Matilda was launched with an article in the Canberra Times (see stories). This photo, of my daughter climbing a tree in a local park, accompanied the article. To celebrate and to accommodate the increase in business from those home schooling and self isolating the first box that hit the market, the Jack and the Beanstalk box, has been relaunched for one off purchases! Click on shop! Very grateful for all the support over the past year! Stay safe everyone!

13.01.2022 Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

12.01.2022 Easter activity number two. Card making. At a time when we are isolated this is a nice way to stay connected with loved ones from afar, show some appreciation to our essential workers or offer assistance to an elderly neighbour. Best part - all you need is paper and a bit of creativity. The gorgeous wooden paw stencil came in our cottontails box as did some cottontails for inspiration!

12.01.2022 Are your kids working on any Easter inspired artwork at the moment? If so, then head over to Theweekender.travel and upload a picture of it for your chance to win a From: Aunt Matilda cottontails and egg trails box!

12.01.2022 The third Easter activity. Painting eggs! The cottontails box came with paper mache eggs but you can use egg shells or egg shaped rocks! You can dye with food colouring, paint or cover with stickers. I made speckled eggs - even messier than it looks Then use for centrepieces, gifts or egg hunts!

10.01.2022 Feeling the heat? Wondering what youll do with the kids during school holidays? Thought about a backyard summer box? Last 24 hours to order for pre-Christmas shipping!

10.01.2022 Have an empty egg carton and you have an activity! Stay tuned for many more at home activities over the coming weeks!

09.01.2022 Daily reminder to wash your hands

08.01.2022 #stayhome activity! Home made play dough! Simply combine 3 cups flour, 1 cup salt, 30g cream of tartar, 90ml vegetable oil, 1 cup hot water and colour. (Add more water or flour if needed to get the consistency right). Voila! Hours of entertainment for all ages and abilities! Can add sticks, flowers, leaves, etc to spark their imagination!

08.01.2022 The countdown has begun! 100 days until Christmas! This year, give the gift of an adventure! Like a Jack and the Beanstalk adventure!

05.01.2022 With school holidays starting today in some states here is a short list of some excellent nature activities for kids happening around Australia from tarantula milking to the great migration. Feel free to add to the list by commenting on the blog or this post! https://www.fromauntmatilda.com.au//spring-school-holiday-

04.01.2022 This weekend grab a flashlight and the kids and head outside for an after-dark scavenger hunt! Use our night box guide or make your own! Watch their eyes light up with each new discovery!

04.01.2022 7 hours of travel, 4 kids, no screens... New blog post now up! https://www.fromauntmatilda.com.au//my-screen-free-holiday

03.01.2022 Air popping the organic corn kernals that come in the night box!

02.01.2022 The is now available for purchase! Be sure to follow along on Instagram @fromauntmatilda for all the latest news and products!

01.01.2022 https://contest.app.do/pg/2020-monthly-giveaway I am so excited to announce that I will be giving away a ReWILD your CHILD box each month for the rest of the year to a favourite niece or nephew. Aunt Matilda is old-fashioned and thus this is not a competition for the over-achievers but rather nominations are open to all children whose parents, carers or loved ones think displayed particularly good manners that month and showed a lack of self-entitlement. Share with those that you think have deserving little people!

01.01.2022 This Thursday is outdoor classroom day! This is a global campaign designed to inspire outdoor play and learning because Outdoor learning improves childrens health, engages them with learning and leads to a greater connection with nature. Play not only teaches critical life skills such as resilience, teamwork and creativity, but is central to childrens enjoyment of childhood. Click below to learn more or sign some kids up! https://outdoorclassroomday.com.au

01.01.2022 Are we making our kids too fragile? https://www.google.com//really-disastrous-the-fragility-ep

01.01.2022 #stayhome activity. Dinosaur diorama . All you need is an empty box , some paint/markers, some Autumn items collected from the garden and some glue. May also need some restraint - is tempting to take over this activity

01.01.2022 Our February winner goes to Mr. 9 of Boyland, Queensland for never demanding or requesting anything. He contently shares a bedroom with his brother, happily wears hand me downs and helps out preparing the school lunches. The perfect recipient of a From: Aunt Matilda box! Your box is on the way!