LMNOP and Library

This vintage copy of Elizabeth B. Hurlock’s 1960’s manual, Guideposts for Growing Up is filled with lots of useful ideas on how to make your job as a parent more rewarding and joyful.

The standard parenting topics are covered in the book’s 28 chapters, but there are some fun ones too. Bed – or Bedlam? What [Read More]


The loss of a loved one can be a difficult matter to reconcile with a young child. Whatever you say, however you explain, even at such a distraught time whatever you do will remain in your child’s conscience forevermore. Everyone remembers their first loss, at no matter what age, and they shall remember it as adults [Read More]


We came across this vintage children’s book, Wonder World of Knowledge at Retrospections last week. The retro illustrations on the cover were so delightful, we just had to share them with you.

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Don’t forget to send us a brief description of your favourite, family outdoor activity for your chance to WIN a set of Jennifer Ward’s books, I Love Dirt! and Let’s Go Outside!

These two gems are brimful with outdoor play ideas that are not only fun, but educational. I Love Dirt! and Let’s Go [Read More]