Where to find cool stuff for kids at shopping centres in Durban

Where to find cool stuff for kids at shopping centres in Durban

Finding cool stuff for kids is a breeze with the sheer selection of shopping centres in Durban. The more challenging task is finding affordable stores. City View Shopping Centre is a great place to shop if you’re looking for affordability, and with a range of stores including Ackermans, Reggies, Mr Price, Sheet Street, Kool Kids, Game, Shoprite, Myrna’s Gift Shoppe,  and more  you’ll have hours of browsing entertainment.

Cool stuff for little ones: If you’re shopping for a baby shower, your own new arrival or just for baby gifts, stop by Mr Price, Ackermans, PEP, Kool Kids and Reggies. You’ll find a treasure trove of soft baby clothes, fluffy blankets, educational toys and plenty of other wonderful baby goods.

Cool stuff for kids (and teenagers)

Toys: When you look back over your childhood as an adult, do you recall special toys that were given to you? Pretty dolls, sorbet-coloured ponies, bright red cars and beautiful wooden train sets often bring back happy memories of fun and games! Shopping centres in Durban offer an extensive variety of memory-making toys for kids of all ages. City View is home to stores including Reggies, Game, Clicks and Sheet Street. Reggies specialises in kids toys, so here you can look for everything from baby toys to toddler puzzles to children’s bikes and all sorts in between. This is a good place for kids’ birthday shopping!

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Back-to-school gear: In addition to a substantial collection of toys, Game is great for cool back-to-school gear like stationery, school bags and computer essentials.

Kiddie chefs: Do you have a little chef who likes to play in the kitchen? Clicks has a lovely range of bakeware that will delight children. Look out for fun cookie cutters, rainbow silicon cupcake cases and flower-shaped cake moulds.

Bedroom décor: Visit Sheet Street to make your kids’ rooms somewhere they can’t wait to come home to. At Sheet Street you can buy bright, cheery bedding, comfy throws, scatter cushions and accessories like photo frames, vases and candles.

Clothes and shoes: Isn’t it amazing how quickly kids grow out of their clothes? Keeping your kids in well-fitting clothes is an on-going and expensive task. Whether you need to buy a winter wardrobe for your pre-schooler, after-school attire for your 7-year-old or casual clothes for your teenager, at City View you can pick and choose trendy, affordable clothes and shoes at bargain prices. Your choice of stores includes Ackermans, JAM Clothing, Kingsmead Shoes, Kool Kids, Mr Price and PEP. Shopping for kids can be an expensive exercise! Whether you’re looking for toys, clothes or shoes, try City View-one of the most affordable shopping centres in Durban. The bargains are yours for the taking!

Zebra Eco-Cupcake Stand

Zebra Eco-Cupcake Stand

• Dimensions top tier down 8″ 11″ 14″. Holds up to 40 cupcakes. 4″ between tiers, ample room from toppers!
• Wipe Off and Re-use
• Made from recycled corrugated cardboard
• Cover all raw edges with 3/8″ ribbon 2.5 yards
• Holds 40 cupcakes

You asked for it and they are here. Mini Eco-Cupcake stands for those of you who want to serve cupcakes to a smaller crowdand still dazzle. We have decorated them on both sides so you can Re-use, Recycle, and easily store. Made from a sturdy recycled corrugated cardboard. All you need to do is add ribbon to the raw edges..3/8 inch and up. Dimensions top tier down8″ 11″ 14″. Holds up to 40 cupcakes. 4″ between tiers, ample room from toppers! Click below to read a raving review posted on Passion for Parties, Birthday Party Blog. ~ Fabulous Zebra Print Cupcake Stand ~

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Leora Colby, Philly Cupcake: Cupcake Wars!

Leora Colby, Head Baker at Philly Cupcake in Philadelphia, PA, is a heavy metal mom who knows her cupcakes! Check out Leora’s style, staff, and a few of her confectionery masterpieces as she vies to be the next winner of Food Network’s Cupcake Wars!

4th of July Recipes

4th of July Recipes

Fourth of July Recipes are used especially on the 4th of July and can be used throughout the Summer time. Because, Fourth of July was the Memorial Day of the American Independence, hence it is but expected for a great nation such as the United States of America to celebrate this festive day with parades, fireworks and picnics. Celebration of the American Independence is usually made outdoors under the scorching summer weather. Because, this was a good tip to keep the hot foods as hot and the cold foods as cold. As families and friends begin making plans to gather together and celebrate this favourite summer holiday, they start filling their menus with Fourth of July recipes.

Nationalistic theme:

Many assert that the fourth of July is typically a mix of colours namely:
Red, Blue and White.

These significant colours are also applied in food preparation to give a nationalistic theme to it. With a touch of outdoor flavours, the Fourth of July recipes are always going to be a part of this festivity.

The Main Elements in 4th of July Recipes:

The cook must gather these elements namely, safe food preparation, proper transportation of foods to their respective destinations and the appropriate storage of foods.

For culinary fireworks, the best way to work red, white and blue foods into your plan is on the dessert menu. Cakes and cupcakes topped with colourful frosting or mini flags are great ways to get into the holiday spirit. If it is too hot to bake, try a cool mix of red and blue fruits and berries topped with fluffy whipped cream.

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Guidelines for 4th of July Cold Recipes:

There are other more specific guidelines for the Fourth of July recipes. Some of them were given as follows:

Limit the opening of your coolers so as to prevent rapid evacuation of cool air. The best way to achieve this is to think wisely what or when to get something from the cooler so as to minimize the frequency of opening it.

Place water next to the ice in the cooler so as to lengthen the cooling effect of the ice. It is advisable to place foods in the cooler in water-tight containers.

The foods that are to be placed inside the cooler is best if it is cooled first because placing warm or hot foods inside the cooler can decrease its total storage time.

If you have a picnic far away from home and obviously far from your refrigerators, it is wise to bring extra ice to meet this need.

The term KISS is widely used for food preparation and this principle applies to Fourth of July recipes. It has a literal meaning of – Keep It Simple, Silly.  So, try you best to keep things simple and enjoy your 4th of July holiday.

Make kids preference:

If yours is going to be a family affair then take the kids’ preferences into consideration. Most kids love fish sticks. Your guests including the little ones will have a great time building their fish tacos. If you’re not sure everyone will like fish, grill some boneless chicken breasts as an alternative. Grilled fruit kabobs make a great dessert for both children and adults.

Whether you’re planning a picnic, a camping trip, or just hanging around outdoors with a backyard full of kids, your little guests will be happy with your recipes.

I have put together some simple and delicious summer treats in an e-book to make it easy for you to enjoy Independence Day.  With this book of recipes, you’ll have everybody eating, drinking, and enjoying themselves in no time at all.

Your friend and family members will remember this July 4th holiday for years to come!  For more information about great 4th of July Recipes, I invite you to take a look at what I have put together in this e-book.  Visit:  www.fourthjulyrecipes.com.

Hello Kitty Pot Holder: Cupcakes

Hello Kitty Pot Holder: Cupcakes

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Spice up your kitchen with this Hello Kitty pot holder. The inside has a layer of cotton batting to ensure that you are protected from the hot pan or pot you’re taking out of the oven. It has a handy loop for hanging on a hook near your stove. This pot holder goes great with the matching Hello Kitty oven mitt.

Product Size: 7 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches.

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Ten Great Ideas For Family Fun Night

Ten Great Ideas For Family Fun Night

It doesnt happen very often: an evening when the entire family is free of obligations and no one has to get up early for school or work the next morning. When a situation like that occurs you have to take advantage of it because its the perfect opportunity for a family fun night.

For this particular family fun night you are putting away the cell phones, the PDAs, and the hand held video game systems. You are also turning off the computer, the video game consoles, and dare we say, hiding the Wii remotes. GASP!

You are also staying home for this kinfolk rompyou can go out anytime. Furthermore, you are going to try to keep the cost of this family fun night extremely low and the planning to a minimum. Although, we do admit a few of these activities could be enhanced with a few bucks and a couple minutes of planning.

Below are 10 ideas for your family to try during their fun night together. Remember that the key to this type of occasion is having great time, not stubbornly adhering to some plan. After all, its called family fun night not because of what youre doing but who youre doing it with.

* Dinner – If you choose the right dish, dinner can definitely be a fun family activity. For instance, even young kids can put toppings on a pizza. To make it really fun, divide the pizza up when its still dough and let everyone top their own slices. The same can be done for cakes, cookies, and cupcakes. Grocery stores stock easy, ready-to-bake dough for all the aforementioned treats.

* Hollywood – Were not talking about the latest and greatest Hollywood animated flick, we talking about the classics. Show them a movie so old it was made before you were even born. If you can convince your kids that watching a black and white flick wont damage their eye sight, go even further back in the annuals of Hollywood (Chaplin anyone?). Show them what moviemaking was like before computers.

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* Movie Night – Take a stroll down memory lane by breaking out the family videos, films, and photographsthe older the images the better (the funnier). If you can plan ahead, procure some fascinating (funny) images from the grandparents. The evening should end with your wedding video. Kids eat that stuff up, but please dont show them the part where I dance with Aunt Martha.

* No Bored Games – Dont just play a board game, take one and make it your own. Try adding goofy rules or playing the game as fast as possible. Have you ever played Speed Monopoly or Speed Clue? Combine two board games into one or add playing cards to a game that doesnt normally use them. If youre feeling really adventurous, create your own board game. I once created Hemorrhagic Fever: The Game but it didnt go over very well.

* Music Sharing – This idea is particular poignant if you have a turntable. Nonetheless, spend the evening not just listening to music but listening to everyones music. Give everyone in the family a chance to play their favorite songs. This not only exposes your children to some of the music you used to rock out too but it also gives you insight into what kind of music your children are listening too. Of course this might be a problem if your favorite genre of music is gangsta rap.

* American Idol – If your family likes to sing and dance (and what family doesnt) hold your very own American Idol-type competition. Those with a voice like sandpaper can play the parts of Simon and Randy or you can all take turns judging. If you dont have a karaoke machine, just sing along with the song or perform a cappella. Also, dont forget to dress up. American Idols have to look the part too.

* Star Gazing – If you live out in the sticks (away from cities and their light pollution) and the sky is clear, nothing beats lying on the grass and staring up at the stars. This is not only a fun activity but its also educational. Do a little research prior to the evening so you can dazzle your kids with your knowledge of the constellations and the nights sky.

* Construction – Spend the night building something. Chances are good your kids have Legos or Lincoln Logs in their rooms. If your house happens to be Lego-less you can always buy some (you can get a lot of Legos with the money you would have spent on going out to the movies). Or just scour your recycling bin for empty boxes, cardboard tubes, and other things that can be stacked and fastened together.

* Charades – This is a solid activity and one that can be tailored for children of any age. To add a new spin on the classic game try adding a themeDisney, sports, family members, 19th century German operas. Mix the game up by allowing the use of just one arm, blindfolding the actor, or having two people act out the same charade instead of one. Whatever you do, make sure you try speed charades.

* Play – Perhaps not appropriate for tweens or teens (although it would still be incredibly fun) but the family can always spend the night just playing. You can play cops and robbers, spacemen and aliens, or even pirates. If youre looking for a game try one of the classics like tag or hide-and-seek. It doesnt really matter what you play as long as youre using your imagination, laughing, and having loads of fun.

Sassafras The Little Cook 12 Silicone Square Cupcake, 5.6-Ounce

Sassafras The Little Cook 12 Silicone Square Cupcake, 5.6-Ounce

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Cupcakes du Soleil-Food Network

The clients: Cirque du Soleil. The event: their “Viva Elvis” album release. This video is part of Cupcake Wars show hosted by Justin Willman . SHOW DESCRIPTION :It’s cupcake vs. cupcake in Food Network’s tastiest competition yet! Each week on Cupcake Wars, four of the country’s top cupcake bakers face off in three elimination challenges until only one decorator remains. The sweet prize: 000 and the opportunity to showcase their cupcakes at the winning gig. Whether a special Ace of Cakes anniversary celebration, a star-studded magazine party or an A-list celebrity golf tournament, these Cupcakes Wars really heat up. Candace Nelson (owner of Sprinkles Cupcakes) and Florian Bellanger (chef and co-owner of online macaroon company MadMac) serve as permanent judges with a third rotating judge each week, and Justin Willman hosts.

Five fun kids’ games which involve risk and challenge

Five fun kids’ games which involve risk and challenge

Is your children’s playground a joyless no-fun zone devoid of games, challenges and laughter?

Well, if it is then it could be the fault of school and council bureaucrats who are overly-worried about being sued should a child become injured during a game.

That is the view of Judith Hackitt, head of the Health and Safety Executive, who also thinks that some local authorities are using health and safety rules to avoid spending money on games and activities.

Arts and Crafts companies like Yellow Moon supply many fun games and activities which are physically challenging for youngsters – games which involve taking fun calculated risks; a great skill to take into adult life.

Speaking to The Telegraph, Ms Hackitt pointed out cases of children being forced to wear goggles while playing conkers and a pancake race where running was forbidden as extreme examples of health and safety gone wrong.

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Ms Hackitt told the newspaper: “Playgrounds have become joyless, for fear of a few cuts and bruises. This creeping culture of risk aversion and fear of litigation puts at risk our children’s education and preparation for adult life.”

The HSE supremo has a word to describe these bureaucrats. “They are well-meaning but misguided jobsworths,” she said.

Perhaps some of these ‘jobsworths’ might not approve of our list of five fun games (below) but kids love them!
Water Bomb Factory – this ingenious device can be clamped on to a table and attached to a water hose to give children a head-start when it’s water-fight time. It’s capable of filling 100 water bombs in just ten minutes. A Water Bomb Catapult Set is another useful weapon for kids to have up their sleeves.
Water Pistols – for close-combat water-fight skirmishes, the heavy artillery of water bombs is little use. This is where Water Pistols really come into their own.  The extra reserve tank on top of the pistols can provide trigger-happy kids with that vital bit of ammunition during boisterous battles. 
Keep Kids Cooking Apron and Hat Sets – those Health and Safety ‘jobsworths’ might be reluctant to let kids cook for fear they might have an accident. But well-supervised cookery sessions can teach kids how enjoyable it is to get creative with messy ingredients. Yellow Moon have lots of other fantastic cooking essentials such as Sandwich Cutters, Baking Sets and Cupcake Makers. 
A Slip ‘n’ Slide Wave Rider can take a bit of bravery to have a go on for the first time. But once that first hurdle is out of the way it provides kids with hours of fun. Just attach the wave rider’s inflatable boogie board to a garden hose and let the slipping and sliding commence.
The Silly Outdoor Game – this fun game involves rolling a large inflatable dice which decides whether you must bunny hop, leapfrog or cartwheel your way past cones to the course’s finish line. It’s very silly – a bit like the jobsworths we mentioned earlier.

500+ Spooky Fun Witch and Ghost Halloween Cupcake Baking Cups

500+ Spooky Fun Witch and Ghost Halloween Cupcake Baking Cups

• 500+ Spooky Fun Witch and Ghost Halloween Cupcake Baking Cups
• Great For School Bake Sales, Large Parties, Retail Bakeries
• Brightly Colored With Just the Right Amount of Ghoulishness
• Can Hold Candy Corn At your Little Ghosts Get Together
• Use to embellish Scrapbook Pages

500+ Spooky Fun Witch and Ghost Halloween Cupcake Baking Cups

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