The Rudie Nudie Village Blog
Getting outdoors
Most of us are aware of the benefits of being outdoors, and see how our kids flourish when they are out in nature, but sometimes it can feel tricky to work it into our day.
We get back to the basics and make it easy for you - whether you have a newborn or live in a cooler climate - you’ll be outside in no time.
We get back to the basics and make it easy for you - whether you have a newborn or live in a cooler climate - you’ll be outside in no time.
Elsie's story
Joubert's Syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects approximately 1 in 100,000 newborns - the beautiful Elsie is one of those. We spoke with her mum, Sarah, about Elsie's diagnosis, what their daily life is like, the support they have and their wins.
This blog was written to coincide with Rare Disease Day on February 28th.
Camping with kids
Camping with kids… sound like a headache or a bucket load of fun?
Annalise, Scott and Laiken from OVERLANDINAUS are here to put your mind at ease, and help you feel comfortable having holidays on the road with your little ones.
DIY Advent Calendar
Want to create a special Advent Calendar for your family but unsure how to begin? This blog provides printables, recipes and activities to get you and your family started on the most magical of Christmas traditions.
The Perfect Picnic
Sarah and Brit from Modern Love Styling Co have made a living out of making the beautiful look flawless - for this blog they have given us their pro tips for putting together a platter for your next picnic that not only looks amazing, but will also cater to the whole family.
Bookish Play
This month, we asked Kayla from @life_with_little_loves to share her love of books and play with us. Kayla, who is a Primary School Teacher, talks us through why bookish play is important, and gives us some simple examples of how we can incorporate books into our play.
Op Shopping for Play
Alice from @tinkeringwithted knows all about play - but also knows how expensive it can be if you want to buy every new thing you see on the internet. She shares with us her love of Op Shopping, and gives us great tips for finding amazing additions to your play set up.
World Down Syndrome Day
To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, we spoke with Kathleen from @beautifullittlesoulsblog about her pregnancy with her daughter Elva.
World Premmie Day
We chat to Grecian, mum of twins born at 25 weeks, about what it's like to have babies born premature and her advice for parents in the same position.
Goodnight, Toes
We chat with the amazing Justine Adams, author of 'Goodnight, Toes', about her love of books after growing up in a family-owned bookshop, and how she uses the power of books to help with her patients as a Paediatric Physiotherapist.
Water bead fun!
Water beads are an incredibly fun sensory base for children and toddlers to explore, but they can also be terrifying to parents! Here we answer some of the most commonly asked questions about water beads.
The Mum Juggle with Katie Lowndes, Wellness Coach
Katie Lowndes is a holistic Wellness Coach based in Melbourne, she talks us through the "mum juggle" and how to make sure we prioritise ourselves.