It's been a couple of years since I've put together a gift guide for children, teens and adults with a disability. It's not that I haven't been enthused, it's just that I haven't found enough items different to those I've shared in previous gift …
Shopping
21 OF THE BEST GIFTS
Over the years I've found it difficult to keep coming up with good gift ideas for BJ. His limited motor skills have made it increasingly hard to find age appropriate presents (I wrote about my struggle with age appropriate gifts here). But we have …
ALTERNATIVES TO CHOCOLATE THIS EASTER
BJ is enthusiastic about any celebration and Easter is no different. Many children relish the idea of waking up to a chocolate egg hunt but BJ doesn't eat chocolate (shocking I know!) but he does like participating in the celebrations. Finding …
BUYING GIFTS FOR A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Ah, it's that time of year again where I scour the stores to find something new, something BJ can do and will love for Christmas. It's hard but the reward of finding something he loves is so great I'm happy to go through it and while I look for BJ I …
GIFT BUYING – AGE APPROPRIATE OR NOT
Finding gifts for BJ gets harder every year. I feel immense pressure because he loves his birthday and adores presents - a bit like his mother really. He's fortunate to have had amazing experiences and presents over the last 20 years so doesn't …
ADDITIONAL NEEDS TROLLEYS
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2015 It is wonderful to see two of our Australian supermarket chains supporting families with a child with a disability by rolling out additional needs trolleys in over 300 Coles stores and over 700 Woolworths Stores. The Coles …
CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE/SPECIAL NEEDS
UPDATE - Check out our 2017 Ultimate Gift Guide after you've looked through this one. Christmas gift buying is something I struggle with every year which is what inspired me to do a Christmas gift guide with special needs in mind again this …
Travel, Shopping & Money Saving Tips
Okay, so as much as we all dream of staying in a 5 star hotel, having breakfast in a grand dining room and ordering room service after a long day out touring, it isn’t always affordable. Last time we travelled as a family we were travelling for …
San Francisco Shopping
Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf area is definitely filled with touristy souvenir shops. There is no shortage of tshirts, sea themed gifts etc. I did find a couple of shops I particularly liked. Seasons on Pier 39 This is a Christmas themed store …
Gift Ideas For Someone With Special Needs
'Tis the season to be jolly ……………… except when you have no idea what to buy. BJ loves his presents. He gets excited when he rips off the wrapping paper and as a Mum I want to give him something he will enjoy and can use. Over the years we have …
