Well, it’s two and a half months into 2014 and strangely enough the couple of kilos I put on during our Christmas trip are still nestled around my tummy. And it’s 100% true that at menopause weight shifts to the tummy, it always used to stay around my hips and thighs. Anyway, I need to […]
Now my husband is a man of few words. It goes with being international and mysterious. So when I let him know I was planning on a full de-fuzz before my recent op, he said nowt. Schtum was him. Maybe he was offended that it was all for the surgeon’s benefit. Being keen for my […]
Showering after a swim at Murray Rose Pool Click here for all the information you need about Murray Rose Pool. Playing on the beach Checking out the gorgeous buildings on the waterside by the pool. Serious view envy. Serious lap swimmer Seven Shillings Beach, not a great photo but don’t let it put you off […]
Who knew that 26 hectares of wetland was hidden here so close to Warriewood’s shopping centre? Not me for a long, long time. Warriewood Wetland is the largest remaining sandplain wetland in Sydney. After many decades of dispute, this important are is now protected and can be enjoyed by the community. The long boardwalks running over […]
One of the absolute highlights of our recent stopover in Dubai was visiting the Wild Wadi Water Park. This is one of several water parks in Dubai, and I think the best known. It is right alongside the hotel we stayed in, the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and is owned by the same group. Hotel residents […]
When it’s a scorching day in Sydney, yours kids might just get a bit fractious. You might feel fairly hot and bothered yourself. So, what to do when the thermometer is heading into the 30s and 40s? Lots of kids can’t bear being cooped up in air conditioning – so where to take them? And […]
One of the reasons Fiji is such a popular family holiday destination is that the Fijians are very warm and loving towards children – so Fiji has some excellent kids clubs. Castaway Island is no exception, its kids club has terrific, engaging staff who organise an interesting mix of fun activitities for kids. Contributor Averil Cutroni visited […]
Redleaf Pool, you are so gorgeous. If we lived within walking distance of Murray Rose Pool (as Redleaf Pool has been renamed), we’d come here ALL the time. But since we have to drive over, it’s a bit of a hassle to get to this lovely and family-friendly harbour pool. The parking is very tricky. […]
Just three hours drive from Sydney, Bathurst is a terrific place for Sydney families to explore. There is something for every member of the family to enjoy. Worth the visit for sure. Use this post to start planning a trip out to Bathurst, for a weekend getaway from Sydney or a whole week’s country break […]
Sweet, juicy, succulent and eaten straight from the bush, berries are a scrumptious summer treat. If you’re visiting Orange with the family anytime between November and April, then do check out Huntley Berry Farm. Huntley Berry Farm is just 14 km from Orange, a 15 – 20 minute journey by car through pretty, rolling countryside. […]
The playground at Clifton Gardens on Sydney Harbour A reader recently asked for a list of beaches which have playgrounds or skate parks right beside them. What a top idea! So I have gone through all my beaches posts and pulled together this list. Just click the links to read a long post with photos […]
Would you like to advertise to 45,000 parents in Sydney per month? Please get in touch with me to discuss sidebar and mid-post advertising, and other promotions. Hello Sydney Kids reaches 35,000 – 65,000 unique visitors a month, the vast majority are in Sydney itself. (Figures are highest in school holidays, of course.) Please contact […]
