Click here to see amazing photos of the Sydney Opera House lit blue in 2013. Will you be lighting it up blue next week? Myself and the four boisterous bairns will be at the Rocks, watching the Opera House turn blue on April 2nd, to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day. On a school night. I […]
First page of my first Aussie photo album Mates, Aussies, Countrymen, put down your beers. Lets us concentrate for a moment on thinking how the week has been and how we have taken care of ourselves. Frankly, it’s been an up and down week here at Casa Catastrophe for myself, the four boisterous bairns and […]
This photo today because… it’s gorgeous because this week’s blast of heat held a promise of summer because if I’m lucky I might get to walk here next week but mainly because it’s beautiful and we all need some beauty in our lives What beautiful view have you enjoyed this week?
So this summer we’ve all been at it, leaping with gay abandon off this bridge into the creek below. Is anything more fun in this entire universe? Bridge jumping is an activity which has stood the test of time. Even Rusty Rocket, aged all of five was flinging himself off good style. With my wee […]
For my kids, the very best thing about spending time at Jervis Bay in the summer is the Huskisson Carnival. Run by Joylands, the Carnival is at the Showground for the whole of January, open 6pm – 10pm. You can buy individual tickets or a wristband for $25. We did the latter once and the […]
Oh, I just love Moona Moona Creek! If you have very young children and you’re looking for a big and very safe watery playground on the South Coast of NSW, look no further. I’ve posted all the info you need on Moona Moona Creek before, it’s here. And here are a few more photos, just […]
Welcome to Hello Sydney Kids. If you are a visitor to the city, then welcome to Sydney as well. And if you are reading this book as a new or expectant mum or dad then an even bigger welcome to parenthood. Have you any idea what you are letting yourself in for? Hello Sydney […]
50 years ago today, my Mum was hopping about on the kerb, having painful contractions and wishing my dad would hurry up. He was late, of course… literally out to lunch. Luckily Dad did pick up Mum just in time. I was born one hour after she arrived at the hospital. Thank you, Mum for […]
This post is brought to you by Nuffnang and Tip Top – thank you for supporting this blog and its readers. For a fab family picnic, you need plenty of space and ideally a large grassy area for playing cricket and footie. Lots of shade is also de rigeur. If there’s a beach and a […]
School holidays are upon us! I’m cheering as I love the change of pace. Mind you, after a couple of weeks I’ll be booing, desperate for a bit of silence and solitude. Anyway, here’s my updated list of our family’s Top Ten Cheap and Free Activities. Hope you enjoy it and get some penny-pinching inspiration. Free […]
I’m stunned and mortified that I haven’t visited and posted on this excellent resort in the Hunter Valley before! It’s ideal for families, a great spot to visit from Sydney, or from anywhere! The Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley is very much a family resort. It has a wide variety of accommodation types all set within […]
The lovely Briars Lodge – great place for a meal Things To Do A Bowral and Berrima Road Trip By Fiona Kirsch We have been to the Southern Highlands quite a few times. It is such a pretty place and there is plenty to explore. This time we decided to hit the road and take […]
How much fun has my family had at Northbridge Baths over the years??? It’s a great little spot, much loved by local families and it was a home away from home for us for the years we lived close by. View from the western side of the walkway around the Baths – divine We’ve moved […]
It’s great when a reader’s questions prompts a huge and useful blog post. I recently had this email: Hi Seana, We are visiting Nelson Bay at Port Stephens in December with kids for the first time. I was wondering if you have any suggestions what to do there with kids. Is there anything that’s a […]
