The games we play...

Have I told you that we didn't bring any kid's toys away with us on the road?? It's true! Apart from a teddy each of course.

Part of the appeal of this trip for me was to see if we could do it lightly. If we as a family could live without a lot of stuff. Our house in Daylesford is filled with clutter. I wanted to see if we need it or like it. The limited storage space in the caravan helped make packing decisions easier, but even so on the day we left the cupboards were only half filled.

When it came to deciding which toys to bring, rather than each of my three girlies choosing an age appropriate selection, we brought none.

Instead we decided to leave it up to the op shop/thrift shop fairies.

Over the past two months we have visited op shops along the way and found and bought a huge bag of odd Lego bits, Jenga, a pink spotty tea set in a basket, solitaire, some bottles of bubbles and a selection of books.

Each game we have found has really been played with and enjoyed. Unlike half of those that fill our cupboards back home.

And the best part is that when we get tired of them, we'll donate them back for some other family to enjoy.

There is no sentimental value. I will absolutely never get to the stage when I hate those little pieces of plastic and swear when I step on one. It is a sustainable way to buy and play.

I am secretly hoping we discover a game of Snakes and Ladders or Scrabble next.

Packing lightly has also had the added reward of creativity. These kids have been making plenty. Fairy houses from shoe boxes (below), walkie-talkies from sultana boxes, lanterns from drink cartons...

I am planning one mega clean out when we get home.

And my giveaway is still open on my last post. What began as a thank you to you guys has become such a humbling and emotional experience for me. Thank you for every single entry. You guys are awesome!! I will certainly be reading back on your comments next time I have a 'what's the point of blogging' moment. And if you haven't entered yet, please do, it's open until Friday.

Happy playing. xx