EB Picks
With a plethora of new books, DVDs, toys and products for mums, bubs and kids out each month, we've decided to showcase our fave picks for the month.
Gardening Set
Kids will love helping in the garden with their own tools and will have green thumbs in no time! Featuring a rake, hoe, broom and shovel this set is available from Twigz for $59.
Where: www.twigz.com.au
Tyre swing
Enjoy hours of fun in the garden with this fabulous tyre swing. Attach to the perfect tree and let the swinging begin. Available from Kitcraft for $97.
Where: www.cubbyhouse.net
Tee Pee play tents
Kids can create their own fortress in these fabulous Tee Pee play tents and let their imaginations run wild. From $135.
Where: www.bananajcreations.com.au
Animal Croquet set
Set this cute jungle wooden animal croquet kit up in the garden for lots of fun. Perfect for ages 4+. Available from My Wooden Toys for $19.95.
Where: www.mywoodentoys.com.au
Grow your own veggie patch
Your children will love this seedling kit and enjoy watching their own veggies grow - they might even eat them! From Amelia’s Room for $59.95.
Where: www.ameliesroom.com.au
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