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Easter is just around the corner, and to get into the spirit we thought we’d share some great family activity ideas you can do with the kids! From delicious edible treats, to easy crafts the kids can do, we’ve had a look through one of our favourite sources of inspiration: Pinterest and found some clever ideas to share with you.

We are always surrounded by mountains of chocolate eggs around Easter time, but who’s to say you can’t mix up the treats the kids receive from the Easter bunny? How cute are these little cotton bunny tails? They’re so simple and such a great idea to give as a gift as well to family and friends.

Source: handmadecharlotte.com via Joann on Pinterest

We stumbled along this crafty idea that only requires a few bits and pieces and will create some fun photo opportunities with your kids. All you need are some pipe cleaners, cotton balls and a paddle pop stick and voila your little one will be looking like a funny bunny!

In this day and age it is almost expected of us to be constantly multi-tasking and on the go; filling up our schedules with more and more errands and goals that we want to achieve. It’s as if society has created this misconception that “busy” is a status symbol. The busier you are, the more important you must be, and it shows that you have aspirations and control over your life. But is this really the case?

The ever increasing mountain of work that we set for ourselves in our lives and the 38 hours of jobs that we try to squeeze into a 24 hour period is making us forget about a healthy balanced life filled with laughing, love and relaxation. Are we ever going to climb to the peak of that mountain we set for ourselves and enjoy the view from the top, or should we be stopping along the climb up and taking in the view from different angles?

When is the last time you stopped and took a moment for yourself; just to even turn off all the distractions in your life and feel relaxed and carefree? Remember when you were a kid and all the stresses and worries of adult life were not even a thought in your mind? The time is now, to feel empowered and have some “me” time!

Jump onto your Springfree Trampoline and take 10 minutes out of your day to be young and carefree again! Be a kid at heart and just have a laugh! That Springfree Trampoline in your backyard is more than just a kid’s backyard toy, it is your sanctuary from this busy world.

That mountain is still going to be there after 10 minutes and won’t have crumbled around you. Be proud to say out loud “I’ve done something for myself today!” and realise that there is more to life than being busy.

Share your pictures of being young at heart on Instragram #kidatheart #springfreetrampoline , we’d love to see your cheeky inner child!

Fat Mum Slim has also written a blog about her view of this busy world that you might want to read!

Looking for a family activity this WA Labour Day long weekend? Come and see us at the Perth Hyde Park Fair for FREE jumping on a Springfree on the 3rd & 4th March 2013 from 10am-5pm.

The Perth Hyde Park fair is set to be a great weekend filled with entertainment, rides, shows, stalls and much much more!

Springfree ‘s friendly staff will be there at the Springfree Trampoline Action zone with 4 different models of the world’s safest trampolines setup for you to bounce on!

What’s more is you can have the chance to WIN your very own Springfree Trampoline R54 Compact Round at the fair!

The R54 Compact Round was the only trampoline of 12 tested in the Australian market to recently pass safety tests conducted by consumer watchdog, CHOICE. So rest assured, you can put up your feet and relax, knowing your kids will be having a blast while being safe on their Springfree!

Hope to see you there this weekend, and don’t forget to print out the entry form to bring along on the day to WIN a Springfree Trampoline!

Happy WA Labour Day weekend everyone

- From the team at Springfree Trampoline

Click here for more event details.

Are your kids going to go ballistic when they discover they’ve received the ultimate trampoline for Christmas?

Well how about you film it for your chance to WIN an accessory pack to add even more fun to your Springfree Trampoline this year.

Already own a Springfree Trampoline? Film how it makes your family Christmas so much better!

This is all you need to do to enter :

1. Film your video. The entry must be no longer than three(3) minutes. We’re not picky about what you use to shoot your footage: it can be your camera, smart phone, camcorder, whatever else you have.

2. Upload your video to YouTube with the title “Springfree Trampoline: The Christmas Reveal”

3. Make sure you enter before 3 am EST (US & Canada), 5 pm AEST (Australia) and 8 pm (New Zealand) on 7 January 2013.

4. Be creative!!!

For terms & conditions Click Here

We love Christmas music of all kinds here at Springfree™ Trampoline! We like to put a twist on the ole favourites and make them a lil more… Bouncy. Here is one of our favourite Springfree™ Trampoline Christmas Carols:

Rockin’ around my new Springfree
Rockin’ around my new Springfree
In the Springfree Warehouse Shop
Trampolines stacked where you can see,
Everybody wants to hop!

Rockin’ around my new Springfree
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we’ll bounce up to the sky,
and we’ll work eventually!

You will see the flexinet is safely on the sides
People jumping out so far and
Don’t fall off and hit the ground.

Rockin’ around my new Springfree
It’s a really stellar bounce
Everyone’s jumpin’ happily,
In the fun safe Springfree way!

Here is when & where Christmas Carols are on in your area:

Brisbane – IGA Lord Mayor’s Carols in the City

Date: 8 December 2012 from 5pm

Venue: Riverstage City Botanic Gardens, Alice Street Brisbane

www.carolsinthecity.com.au

Melbourne – Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight

Date: Monday 24 December 2012 from 5pm

Venue: The Arts Centre Sidney Myer Music Bowl

www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=2798

Sydney – Woolworths Carols in the Domain

www.carolsinthedomain.com

Date: Saturday 22 December 2012 from 12pm

Venue: The Domain, Royal Botanic Gardens

From everyone here at Springfree Trampoline, Happy Jumpy Holidays to you and your families!

Thanks to everyone that attended our inaugural Jump for Kids last Sunday in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

The event was rockin with over 1000 people attending and raising much needed funds for Children’s Hospital Foundations Australia.

It was a fun day with lots of registered jumpers doing Star Jumps and Slam Dunks on the world’s safest trampoline and enjoying stacks of free kid’s activities including balloon twisting, face painting, sausage sizzle and heaps of free Giveaways from the Nova street team.

We also wanted to say a special thank you to our Jump For Kids Ambassador, Hayley Lewis!

Here are some cool pics from the day

Ambassador Hayley Lewis with some kiddies

Huge thanks to the lovely ladies from Face Fiction for their creative face painting!

 

Fraser our Springfree Trampoline mascot

What a Slam Dunk!

The Nova team doing Gangnam Style

40, 41, 42...Star Jumps

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Leanne, Springfree™ Trampoline’s Young Manager of the Year has had a big year. We all joined her on her pregnancy journey, giving birth to her beautiful little man Lewis. But if adapting to motherhood isn’t hard enough, she did this whilst completing her final exams for university.

So let’s just re-cap. In 2010 Leanne worked full-time receiving huge accolades for her professional life, had a baby and completed her 4-year university degree, graduating on Friday.

So let me just say a HUGE congratulation to Leanne from all of us here at Springfree™ Trampoline

She is the one in the middle.

The Springfree™ Trampoline office has a number of working mothers, juggling career commitments and motherhood AND importantly making it work. So how do they do it?

Leanne (Finance Manager):

I don’t drink Caffeine so that’s not the answer…. Here are her tips:

• Get organized the night before. Wash your hair the night before, don’t change into your work clothes before bub is fed and clean (changing last minute can slow you down)
• Use the simple pleasures in life to make yourself good about the hectic life you have – change into PJ’s when you get home so at least your comfy!!
• Have a cup of tea, watch a movie while you fold the washing, take the opportunity for two hands when your husband offers!

Simone (Consultant): You have to have patience, flexibility and an understanding family. Only do what you can cope with, and leave the stuff that does not have to be done immediately.

Sophie (Marketing Team Leader):

• Being organized is absolutely essential to keep on top of things. – Number 1 rule!!!
• Always make time for my children everyday………………..even if it is as simple as playing peek a boo with my 9 month old, reading stories, or going for a walk round the block while my eldest rides her bike. 10minutes makes such a huge difference and all it takes.
• Be accepting of the circumstances you find yourself in. Don’t fight it or get upset because things may not be as easy as you thought they would be. (Example at my place is a clean house J)
• Having a support network helps, my girlfriends and family who all have or have had children and work are so amazing.
• Be honest with those you work with. If work supports you and what you’re trying to achieve then half your challenge is already complete.
• I have a husband who supports my Career and is a terrific sounding board when the days are tough. He is very logical where I can be very emotional.

A great read (if you have the time):

Working Mother’s Survival Guide

Melissa Doyle and Jo Scard

The Working Mother’s Survival Guide is a must-have resource for all new mothers who want or need to continue working after their baby is born. It’s packed with essential information and advice on everything you need to know from pre-conception to returning to work to help you get through this amazing but challenging time.

How to manage your work commitments and family life?

There are so many different types of ‘perfects’, that its no wonder some of us gals shed a tear or two trying to find our very own ‘perfect’ wedding dress!

In Google, the search for “how to find the perfect wedding dress’ lists 9,450,000 results of ‘perfect’ and 1,020,000 different opinions on ‘styles of wedding dresses’. Sheesh – make way for the cross-eyed confused bride.

I’ve heard the stories – the good, the bad and sadly the ugly and to my surprise my search was, well, I guess it was perfect. The first wedding shop I walked into and the second dress I tried on and ahh, there was my type of perfect! (Note to self – Avoid looking like a giant pink lolly-pop aka )

So to add to the 9,450,000 results on ‘how to find the perfect wedding dress’ here are some tips from some pals, my mum and a special wedding consultant called Samia – thankyou for my perfect!

• Have an idea of your wedding venue and theme
• Ask if there are particular dresses that will compliment your body shape
• Look with an open mind – the dress you might never think to try on might just be your perfect!
• Share the moment with someone special - it’s a magical moment when you try on your ‘perfect’, maybe all tears aren’t stressful after all
• Once you have found your perfect, avoid trying on any other dresses

I’d love to hear your stories, stories you have found or any tips you would like to share for other brides to be in search of their perfect wedding dress. The good, the bad and the ugly all welcome J

Emma…. the excited bride to be….