Find The Best Trampoline for Your Kids (and you!) Every family knows that a kid’s trampoline can provide the entire family with hours and hours of fun!  But the hard part is trying to work out the best trampoline for kids which is not just going to keep them busy and happy but keep them […]

Today’s post comes from a relative newcomer to Sydney, English journalist  Julie Cross. Julie writes about a gorgeous hideaway  on the Hawkesbury. I have to admit that I hadn’t heard… Well, life is looking up! I’ll be down at Jervis Bay when this post goes up, and, with a bit of luck, I’ll be re-doing […]

Please welcome guest poster Rebecca from the absolutely terrific blog Little Munch, my very favourite blog about eating out with kids in Sydney.  Rebecca writes really detailed posts, with everything you need to know before you visit cafes with kids. (and see the bottom of this post for more fabulous playground ideas. The Ponds Playground […]

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 worth making a journey to visit. One of the nicest things about this playground is that there are all sorts of walks to do either […]

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. 500 Harris St, Ultimo 02 9217 0111 […]

Pelican Pavilion is currently closed. The Collaroy Hotel has been taken over by Merival and has some kid-friendly activities, check The Collaroy website here. For old times sake, here’s the info about the gorgeous old Pelican Pavilion as was. One of our very favourite Northern Beaches cafes right on the beach. I love lingering in […]

White Sands Park, with its wonderful playground, is a must-visit for families coming to Jervis Bay. This playground must be a strong contender in the playspaces with the best waterviews stakes!  The vistas over Jervis Bay are glorious, and the equipment is pretty good too. BBQ with a view at White Sands Park This park […]

If you are wondering:  ‘What do sea lice bites look like?’ then the photo above shows you! Good morning, have you been for a swim in the ocean lately? Encountered… Yes, these bluebottle stings were as painful as they look. I have had a few and have learned over the years the best way to […]

Parramatta Park has two terrific playgrounds, Domain Creek and Paperbark Playground at Pavilion Flat. Read all about them here and find the details you need to plan a family trip…   The tranquil oasis of Parramatta Park has several kilometres of roadway running through it, all on a one-way system and with a dedicated pedestrian […]

If you are looking for kid friendly restaurants Sydney has many and all the ones in the central Sydney city area are listed here for you! Please welcome guest poster Rebecca from the terrific blog Little Munch, my very favourite blog about eating out with kids in Sydney.  Click on the links on the cafe […]

Do you bake with olive oil? I’d never tried using olive oil in cakes and had always been a bit horrified at the thought. A rich fruity extra virgin oil wouldn’t work at all in a cake, I reckoned. And that was the type of olive oil I always bought. I knew there must be […]

The Sunshine Coast is so popular with Sydney and Melbourne families, and there are all sorts of great places to stay. If you like a resort holiday,  then the Novotel Twin Waters Resort might be for you. Here are the main reasons why: It’s literally a five km drive from Sunshine Coast airport The resort […]

This post contains sage advice for all husbands! This is the last week of my husband’s time away. It’s almost 4 weeks since he left and he’ll be back Saturday night. It wasn’t all beer and skittles last time he was home, everyone was too stressed and it took us all a while to settle […]

City Extra at Circular Quay is a jolly handy cafe/restaurant for families!  Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and older kids are here in droves on a rainy winter early evening. The place is awash with strollers and full of hustle and bustle. With my twins in tow, we opt to sit indoors and grab one of my […]