Who can resist a secret beach? We’re so lucky to have lots of them here in Sydney. A big welcome to this blog’s first ever guest post, from the lovely Kim Cotton from Spirited Mama A perfect day getaway with your child By Kim Cotton If you’re like me and have one child, then you […]
This is Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton pool, perched above Sydney Harbour – stunning There are literally hundreds of swimming pools in Sydney, many of them super special places to swim and play. If you’ve got busy kids then you’ll know that splashing and swimming can really wear them out. In a good way! Plus we all […]
Views from the Sydney Harbour Bridge walk This is a stroller walk right across the Harbour Bridge, it’s a wonderful way to see the city and Harbour and the lovely suburbs of Kirribili and the Rocks. We’ve done this walk with a stroller many times, but in these photos the twins are walking over. This walk […]
I posted this little video of my wee lass doing some speedy aerial cartwheels on Facebook recently and a few people asked me about the mat she has. So I thought I’d do just a quick post to explain more about it and describe it’s good and tricky points. The first thing I have to say […]
It’s been 10 years since our first visit to this lovely playground. It was called Pimelea Playspace in those days, and was and is a terrific feature of the huge Western Sydney Parklands. This is a wonderful area for a big picnic, the facilities are really terrific. But the kids will also enjoy coming for […]
My weekly diary to record how I’m doing on my Do Less and Stay Calm goals for 2015. A way of keeping myself accountable. I don’t know about you but I’ve got a long and involved history with comfort eating. I think it might have all begun with some huge treacle toffees that my […]
Our eldest son turned 18 very recently. So he’s now Teen18. Unbelievable! He’s bigger and heavier than me now… and his hair is longer. From below to above in only 18 years!! Quite overcome by emotion at the thought of IT ALL… and looking at those photos of myself… so young and knowing nothing… I […]
If you’re going to Port Stephens for a weekend with the family, here’s our list of fantastic family fun. You see, there’s just too much to do at Port Stephens, where to start when just there for a couple of days? Well, we boldly suggest that these are the best things to do, certainly our […]
Spring has sprung and September school holidays are imminent, which must mean that Floriade is on in Canberra. Running from 17th September – 16th October in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park, Floriade is much more than just a festival of flowers. There’s plenty of free fun on offer and something for everything in the family to enjoy. […]
One of our favourite spring and summer family treats is to spend the whole day at a water park. Myself and my wee lass and her friend were so lucky to be able to check out Wet’n’Wild Sydney on their Community Fun Day – it was fab. Wet’n’Wild Sydney is now open and has heaps of […]
You’d think that with a husband who’s worked for 25+ years in the oil and gas business I’d understand the ridiculous price fluctuations at petrol stations. But no! I’ve been as confused as the next person as to why petrol stations charge more on some days than others. Also, why some just seem cheaper than […]
Not my sitting room, sadly! And I didn’t get to take the cake home…. When I relax, when I destress, I’ll often take to my bed with a laptop or even my iPhone and plug myself into a drama series. It used to be all on iTunes but now Netflix is the current fave. With […]
Love a cafe right by the beach. I’m updating this post as this cafe is under new management and has a lovely new look. As you can see, at this cafe, it’s definitely food and drink with a sea view. All the facts and info after a few more photos. The cafe is in the SLSC […]
