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My Qantas Moment

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

I call it the Qantas moment ... though i am not currently on the plane (But if i am ever feeling homesick the Qantas song kills me... Anyway, Every time I visit China, away from my beautiful family, wonderful friends and day to day demands of running 2 businesses, I have a few moments to breathe. This allows me a rare moment of insight into m..

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Wooden Bikes

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Wooden bikes have a long history. The very first wooden bike is believed by many to have been designed by Leonardo da Vinci while the earliest useable and much copied velocipede was a German designed balance bike or running bike known as the laufmaschine from the 1800's. More recently wooden bikes have gained popularity in a number of formats fr..

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NYT Balance Bike Article – We review the review

Friday, November 13th, 2009

YISHANE LEE from the New York Times has written a review of US models of Balance Bikes in the NYT Fashion and Style...

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Comparing Balance Bikes

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Many new brands of balance bikes in the market are simply cheap imports with little or no quality control, made of inferior componentry and that are unsustainably resourced. Most of the products, or importers, are not around even 12 months later once the enthusiastic importers realise that cheap and quality do not go hand in hand. The following guide should assist you in identifying what to look for when comparing balance...

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The History Of Balance Bikes

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

The first balance bike was invented by German inventor Karl Drais in 1817 and was known as the velocipede which is the earliest known form of a two-wheeler without...

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Top 5 Tips for Buying Better Gifts This Christmas

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Stop! Take a deep breath and slow down for just a minute. These five tips will help you choose the perfect gift for your child this...

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Gross Motors Skills Lead to Academic Excellence

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

A child's ability to understand the world around him and communicate with others is based on early, adequate sensory and motor-skill development and integration, as well as stable emotional...

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Tackling Childhood Obesity With Play

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Sedentary leisure pursuits are widely available to children and are replacing traditional active pastimes and the outcome of this is becoming alarmingly...

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