5 years ago we had to move our eldest out of her baby bed, so that her little sister could have it, so that the new baby on the way could take the crib from the little sister. Follow that? It took a while to convince… Read More »Single Bed Plans
[cryout-multi][cryout-column width=”1/1″] There aren’t many things in life I enjoy more than watching a child play happily. With three of my own, I get to do this every day, except of course when they are fighting and tearing the house apart… One toy that every kid… Read More »Rocking Horses
Two good friends of mine are having their first babies this month so I decided I’d like to try making something for them as a gift. I really liked my rocker design, but when I checked it against the relevant safety standard I realised I would… Read More »A gift for new parents
After copping yet another veiled threat from my wife, I decided to finally get my act together and build a bookshelf for the girls room. I’ve only been promising it for the past 8 months, what’s she so upset about? 🙂 After drawing up a… Read More »My WWMM Shelves
Never work with kids or animals! Wait, let me rephrase that. Never work with kids, or they turn into animals… What a disaster race day was! I had high hopes – the kids were super excited, running around having a great time. They ooo’ed at… Read More »Childrens Horse Race Game – Disaster!
10 Horse heads cut up – I feel like a bad-ass Mafia guy now… [mantra-multi][mantra-column width=”2/3″]Seeing as the race is only a week away I took the painted and outlined horse heads to the children, what a mess! 10… Read More »Making a Childrens Horse Race Game! – Part 2
[mantra-multi][mantra-column width=”2/3″] Springtime in Melbourne means the Spring Racing Carnival! I’ve decided this year to run a Melbourne Cup race at home, with the kids as jockeys of course! I originally made a couple of hobby horses for my girls last year, using a horse head… Read More »Make A Children’s Horse Race Game! – Part 1
[mantra-multi] [mantra-column width=”1/2″] I’ve made dozens of these picnic tables in the past, mainly for birthday presents but also to sell, and they’ve always gone down well. They seat 4 young kids comfortably, and are quite economical, these normally start life as around 8m… Read More »Childrens Picnic Table Plans
[mantra-multi][mantra-column width=”3/4″]A lot actually. While I’d never let them use a router or push anything through the tablesaw, there are still heaps of things the kids do when we’re outside together. Children want to do things, not watch; they want to help so they can… Read More »What can kids do in the garage?
[mantra-multi][mantra-column width=”1/2″] If there’s one thing I can count on, it’s Monster making a mess inside the house. However for some reason when he gets outside, he is the complete opposite, he just wants to clean up! We’ll come outside so he can ride a… Read More »Monster, My Shop Assistant
[mantra-multi][mantra-column width=”1/2″] So I decided that my girls were old enough to watch the first Harry Potter film with me. All in all, they did really well, only a few screams and tears…yeah I know, bad father. But, it has piqued a new interest… Read More »Magic Wands
[mantra-multi][mantra-column width=”1/2″] Of everything that I enjoy and take pleasure out of, nothing compares to just playing and spending real quality time with my children. It can’t be beaten. I’m an incredibly lucky man in that I have 3 beautiful children, two girls and a… Read More »The Woodfather Cometh!