Now if you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll know that it’s all about getting out into the fresh air and having a laugh with the kids. Making a playground in the bush is easy when you’ve got a few bits of pieces This post is brought to you by Nuffnang and Omo On […]
It’s the last night of a bloody long haul… and my sense of humour is in tatters. Fly safely, my husband, we need you home. My Intn’l Man of Mystery brings a small box of Godiva chocolates for me every time he comes home from his FIFO job in Kurdistan. Everybody needs a treat sometimes and these chocolates are […]
I often say that I’ve written a couple of books that I really, really wish no-one ever had to read. That’s an unusual thing for an author to say. But in my case it’s 100% true. I so wish that there was no such thing as autism spectrum disorder, and I so wish there was […]
Hooray for Ryde Pool, as we call it. This lovely indoor complex is a fave of our family on hot sunny days, on wet, rainy days and on many days in between. Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre 504 Victoria Road, Ryde 2112 Phone: 8878 5111 Website: www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/ralc Open: Monday–Thursday 5.30am–9pm, Friday 5.30am–8pm, Saturday 6.30am–6pm, Sunday & […]
So, I’ve been banging on for years abouy how much we love Jervis Bay, and the 25 Things To Do With Kids at Jervis Bay post gets lots of people reading every day. But what about finding a place to stay? Well, there are actually all sorts of options around the Bay. Too many! I’m writing […]
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The Powerhouse Museum has become one of the most affordable attractions in Sydney for families that they are seeking educational but also interactive activities to do with their children. Here Mireia Garriga Seguranyes and her three girls explore the Powerhouse, plus the Museums Discovery Centre in Castle Hill. The Powerhouse Museum 500 Harris St, Ultimo […]
I had some great advice from a friend before we went on our recent trip to Canberra, plus picked up some things when down there. If you’re planning a family trip to Canberra, here are some things to keep in mind. plus links to our more detailed posts: Take gold coins. Although car parks at […]
We had a really lovely time visiting Wentworth Main Mine last weekend. I WILL sort out the photos and write a prper post about it. But meanwhile, here’s a wee video of the blacksmith who was working in the forge there. Highlight of the visit! Wentworth Mine Blacksmith from Seana Smith on Vimeo. Posted on: […]
Some books have a simple, smooth start, others are in the planning process for many years. Beyond The Baby Blues had a little bit of both. I did a guest post over at Exisle Publishing where I explain the genesis of this new book. You can find it here. Hope you enjoy it! Do you […]
Benison and I were interviewed by Yvette Vignando of www.happychild.com.au this week, and Yvette has posted the video on the site. It’s always a pleasure to chat to Yvette as she asks such pertinent questions, and makes us feel completely at ease. Both Benison and I got to know Yvette initially on Twitter, she’s one […]
Don’t panic, this isn’t a knife fight amongst a group of cooks! It’s just a very simple lesson on why it’s important to hold a knife firmly, and how to do so. This is information I first posted on my old blog ‘The Mum’s Diet.’ I’m closing that blog down after a good year […]
It’s spaghetti bolognaise for goodness sake! How hard can it be to feed my family spag bol!! Like loads of my pals, I can find it hard to find one meal that suits everyone in the family. It used to be the fussy twins and the strictly vegetarian Intn’l Man of Mystery who caused the […]
The Going Anyway family on the Great Wall of China. This Friday’s holiday and travel inspiration comes courtesy of some excellent Aussie family travel bloggers. Check out my list below and you will find literally hundreds of ideas, with very practical information for families. Whether you’re planning to travel round Australia or the world, or […]
