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Bangkok Archives

Bangkok For Kids Mr11, aka Rusty Rocket, and myself had a two day stopover in Bangkok en route to Bonnie Scotland in July. I knew this time was just not… If you are wondering where to stay in Bangkok with children, may I introduce you to the Ananatara Siam Resort Hotel + Spa? My son and […]

Take The Slow Road – From Sydney To Broke In The Upper Hunter

This is a sponsored post for Shell Australi and Digital Parents Collective Ah, the lure of the open road, I used to love long drives to unknown places, miles and miles and miles of tarmac slipping below the wheels. Having children cured me of that for a few years. But the kids are older now and […]

western suburbs Archives

Situated next to the Colo River and surrounded by the Wollemi National Park, the Upper Colo Reserve covers 13.8 hectares. The Upper Colo Reserve ticks all the boxes for families… The playground at Blaxland Riverside Park is pretty blooming spectacular. If you ignore the fact that there’s very little shade, it’s really got […]

Cycling With Children In Sydney: The Best Routes

Do you cycle with your children in Central Sydney? I most certainly didn’t and would have been far too nervous… until I did the Cycling In The City Course at Sydney Park Cycleway Centre. That really opened my eyes, I learned how to find quiet streets and bike lanes and separated cycleways plus how to […]

Taronga Park Zoo in Sydney, Australia – Visiting with Young Children

A must see! Whether you’re a visitor to Sydney or you’ve lived here all your life, a visit to the Zoo is always a good day out. The kids adore the Zoo, plus it wears them out! Taronga Park Zoo Bradleys Head Road Mosman 2088 Phone: 9969 2777 Website: www.taronga.org.au The website has an excellent page: […]

Sydney Staycation Archives

Built in 1858 and perfectly positioned on top of Observatory Hill overlooking the harbour, Sydney Observatory is the oldest observatory in Australia. Its iconic sandstone building is one of the… Lane Cove Holiday Park makes sure that junior visitors are well looked after in school holidays, and, of course, this makes a stay more of […]

camping Archives

Situated next to the Colo River and surrounded by the Wollemi National Park, the Upper Colo Reserve covers 13.8 hectares. The Upper Colo Reserve ticks all the boxes for families… Lane Cove Holiday Park makes sure that junior visitors are well looked after in school holidays, and, of course, this makes a stay more of […]

Kyeemagh Beach + Baths: More Photos

It was a glorious blue day in spring and I just popped down to the baths at Kyeemagh whilst passing. Such peaceful colours, and hardly anyone there. Now wonder this little person likes coming here. Probably not for the pearly colours though. More likely for the views of planes taking off and landing. There’s a […]

Hawaii Family Holiday Planning: Finding Family-friendly Accommodation

I’m off to Scotland next week again, last trip was a very quick one in January. My mum needs help and this time I’m going for four weeks and taking Mr11 with me. It’s going to be like this for a while. We don’t know when our next proper family holiday will be, but it’s […]

Thermomix smoothies: Coffee and Cacao Breakfast Smoothie

Here’s a breakfast in a glass that will get you up and running in the morning. And who doesn’t appreciate the chance to start the day with chocolate? I came up with this heart-starter smoothie after being sent the most beautiful coffee cups by Nespresso. They’d been designed to match the coffee capsules – so […]

Why This FIFO Lifestyle Can Just F… Off

Look, I’m not saying for a moment that having a husband with a fly in fly out (FIFO) job is all bad. There are many advantages, most grouped under two heading: Cold, hard Cash Warms cuddles etc BUT… I’m not paying any attention to the good parts just now cos I just need a rant […]