Here’s a great spot for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and for your older children too, especially when the wave machine is operating. This pool is the closest one to the city centre and, of course, it does get crowded, especially during holidays. This pool is excellent in combination with a trip to the Australian Museum […]
We’re fortunate to live in a cul de sac in the bush. Garigal National Park is our backyard and some beautiful misty mornings, the trees completely take our breath away. Natural spaces are so good for us all, it’s been proven that living amongst nature improves mental health, physical health and even symptoms of ADHD in […]
Funny how a photograph can catapult us back in time, help us see how far we have come, how much we have learned. This is a photo of Lyne Park Playground in Rose Bay, Sydney. I took it recently, but look at it today and the years fall away. This playground has been the scene […]
Yes, these stings were as painful as they look. Ouchy ouch! Bluebottles are commonly found on Sydney beaches, and indeed, around all of Australia. The official name for these marine maniacs is physalia. But I much prefer the name I learned as a child Portuguese man o’ war. These jellyfish aren’t found in Scotland but […]
All my recipes from The Mum’s Diet blog are being moved over here as I am closing down that site. Can’t manage two blogs! Here’s one of the faves. I like baking and the family likes eating cakes. That’s handy then. If I can squeeze a few veggies into the cake so much the better, but […]
Yes, these stings were as painful as they look. Ouchy ouch! Bluebottles are commonly found on Sydney beaches, and indeed, around all of Australia. The official name for these marine maniacs is physalia. But I much prefer the name I learned as a child Portuguese man o’ war. These jellyfish aren’t found in Scotland but […]
When you have your first baby, you have no idea how important your local playgrounds are going to be in your life. But it’s when you have your second child that you realise how important it is to know where are all the fully-enclosed, fenced playgrounds are. Let’s raise a cheer for all the councils […]
Hee are some piccies of our messy window art from when my kids were little. They still do make drawing with chalk pens on the windows, it’s an activity that’s stood the test of time! We buy the chalk pens at Smiggle. Mum does rule!!
Yes, these stings were as painful as they look. Ouchy ouch! Bluebottles are commonly found on Sydney beaches, and indeed, around all of Australia. The official name for these marine maniacs is physalia. But I much prefer the name I learned as a child Portuguese man o’ war. These jellyfish aren’t found in Scotland but […]
It was the search for the ideal fully fenced playground that set me off researching Sydney’s best places. I had a really wild, hyper boy-child who was a serial bolter. I could run faster than him for the first couple of years. Then I was pregnant with number two son and it became just too […]
All my recipes from The Mum’s Diet blog are being moved over here as I am closing down that site. Can’t manage two blogs! Here’s one of the faves. I like baking and the family likes eating cakes. That’s handy then. If I can squeeze a few veggies into the cake so much the better, but […]
Maroubra is a very well known surf beach, the name means ‘like thunder’ and when you’re there, you can hear just why. So the beach isn’t the best for young children, however the excellent fenced playground is really good, ideal for children aged five and under. Maroubra Beach Playground Arthur Byrne Reserve, Marine Parade, Maroubra 2033 […]
It was the search for the ideal fully fenced playground that set me off researching Sydney’s best places. I had a really wild, hyper boy-child who was a serial bolter. I could run faster than him for the first couple of years. Then I was pregnant with number two son and it became just too […]
Parramatta Park has two terrific playgrounds, read all about them here and find the details you need to plan a family trip that works. The amazing slide at Domain Creek playground. Don’t you think it looks like a giant mosquito? Have you been for a visit to Parramatta Park recently? Whaaat!?? Well, come on, […]
