As the holiday spirit sweeps across Australia, Telstra embraces the season’s magic with its heartwarming campaign, “Hello Christmas.” Building on the cherished tradition of connecting kids with Santa, Telstra introduces the return of their Free Calls to Santa hotline, spreading joy from coast to coast. From November 15th through December 24th, Aussie kids of all […]
Caves Beach is a beautiful white sandy beach located at Lake Macquarie, just a two hour drive north of Sydney. There is actually a network of sea caves that can be explored at low tide. View from the caves at low tide. Check tide times at Caves Beach here. This beautiful area makes a […]
Lagoon Park and its excellent playground in Manly is a top spot for a family visit. It is a great favourite with locals and for other Sydneysiders, it is well… Hello, hello and welcome to Q Station Manly. We are about to set off on a tour of this marvellous historic site. Now, have you got […]
Our simple spiced zucchini loaf, fresh from the oven Yummy cakes made with vegetables, what more could we ask for? And this simple spiced zucchini bread loaf is one that has proved a big hit with all members of my family. Here’s the story of where we found this recipe. Well, I like baking and […]
A section of the rapid river run Hooray for Ryde Aquatic Centre, this is a fantastic swimming pool for families and one our family has visited on hot sunny days, on wet days and on many days in between. There are so many fun areas for kids to enjoy, from the rapid river run to the […]
Take a bow, the easy cashew and mushroom nut roast! This is the Christmas lunch made for the Intn’l Man of Mystery for the past 22 years. This isn’t the prettiest dish, but it IS totally delish. I do also serve ham and other meat dishes at Christmas, but to be honest, this simple veggie dish is my fave, […]
In a society where supermarket shelves are lined with mass-produced meat and dairy products, there is something rather nice about buying locally raised farm animals. Regardless of whether you’re a farmer looking to expand your stock, a homesteader seeking fresh and ethical food sources, or a consumer seeking healthier meat and dairy options, there are […]
Are your kids getting bored at home? With the school holidays just around the corner, keeping kids entertained and engaged can be challenging. Fortunately, there are plenty of fun activities with kids at home. From arts and crafts to board games, there is an endless list of activities that will keep your little ones busy […]
A reader recently asked me for ideas on where to go with kids in Liverpool and got some great advice from others, so I thought I’d pop it up as a post here. First up there’s this post here on the website: Western Sydney’s Best Playgrounds: 29 and Counting Here’s some advice from Facebook: Carla […]
Jenolan Caves are one of our favourite attractions in the Blue Mountains. The caves you can visit are truly spectacular. Magical! by Mireia Garriga Seguranyes and Seana Smith Both of us have visited with our children of all ages and found that the trip works. We start this article by looking at Jenolan Caves tours […]
Things to do with kids Wollongong – Read through the 50 different activities for your kids to make their weekend lively and interesting ! Welcome to the vibrant coastal city… Find the Best Playgrounds in Newcastle! Are you tired of those days when your kids are bouncing off the walls, begging you to take them […]
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 […]
The Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley is just an excellent family-friendly resort hotel. We can highly recommend it. It’s ideal for families, a great spot to visit from Sydney, or from anywhere! Here’s our guide to all the fun things to do and enjoy at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley. The immaculate golf course The Crowne […]
Did you know it’s really simple to build your own water slides to use at home? Here’s a video showing what a laugh my kids have with their one, it also tells you how to make a waterslide yourself and there’s more info below too. PS I know the water slide ends right by the […]
