In search of a bit of pre-Christmas simplicity and to escape the maddening shopping crowds, we’re on a wee road trip. And I see I’m not alone in that search for… How much fun is tree climbing? Kids love it and here’s a great place for them to give it a go! They loved their morning […]
If I could live underwater on a coral reef, I’d be delighted. Is there anywhere better to be? So when my hubby, Dexbox and Rusty Rocket went ziplining, myself, Minnie… I really enjoyed lounging around during our recent family holiday in Fiji. I had never, ever been to a resort before I had the children. […]
If you’re in Sydney this Easter long weekend and school holidays, have no fear. Whilst the holiday makers trek slowly north, south and west, whilst traffic congestion induces junior road… Perfect for a chilly winter’s day, mushroom soup will give you a nutrition-packed boost as well as warming the cockles of your heart. […]
Carss Park, actually officially known as Carss Bush Park, is a magnificent place to spend a day with the family. Carss Park scores the family friendly trifecta having a… So, you’re thinking about staying at Manly and you’re wondering which of the Manly Beach hotels will suit you best. Let me […]
Families can save quite a bit by choosing to eat out at cafes and restaurants where kids eat free. This works usually for children up to the ages of 12… Central Gardens Nature Reserve is often better known simply as Central Gardens Merrylands, and is a much-loved local area of natural beauty. […]
Please welcome today writer Kim Cotton who runs the gorgeous French Heart Store from her Spirited Mama blog. Kim’s family has visited Symbio Wildlife Park over many years and you’ll… Oh dear, the days can be very long in Sydney when it’s wet and you have kids to keep amused. A week of rain can […]
Doing laps at the ocean pool at Freshwater Beach I went swimming a few times last week and my mental health is far better for it. What is it about being immersed in water that makes one feel better all over, inside and out? I don’t know how it happens but I know for sure […]
Malabar Beach with its rock baths and terrific playground makes a wonderful place for Sydney families to explore. Malabar Beach is a very popular spot with residents that… Mosman Council outdid itself when it upgraded the playground at Clifton Gardens Reserve. This is a glorious hideaway on the north shore, and even better, […]
This lemon curd Thermomix recipe makes the most delicious curd! Lemon Curd Thermomix Recipe I love lemon curd but had never attempted it before I found this recipe online. Now, it’s a staple of the household. This is a Thermomix recipe, originally called Tenina’s Lemon Curd and featured in one of her books, although I […]
Here’s an overview of the areas beyond Sydney which make for great family weekend away. The Blue Mountains The Central West: Bathurst and Orange The South Coast Jervis Bay Canberra The Hunter Valley The Central Coast Port Stephens Newcastle Click here to find articles about these places, with ideas on what to do on a […]
It’s a few months since we got back from our press trip to Taiwan. How lucky were we? Many thanks Taiwan Tourism, we really appreciated you hosting us. My good friend videographer Amy was along on the trip with her daughters. Amy also filmed my little lass as we explored. She made these short films […]
Not in a million, billion, quadrillion years would I ever swim this course on my own. Are you mad? But put me in the ocean with a few hundred or even thousand others, and it’s all systems go. After another excellent 12 week ocean swim training season with CanToo, and having raised $1200 for Cure […]
Here’s the second in the series about new location-specific websites which have popped up around Sydney. This one was started by two mums in the Inner West, take a look! KIDsize Living An online activity guide for kids in Sydney’s Inner Weest www.kidsizeliving.com.au Facebook page here. Twitter page here. Inner West mums Kathrine D’Costa and […]
Here’s a video on how to use HSK Plus. Just click here to buy the HSK Plus membership then this video will explain exactly how to make the best use of it. How To Use HSK Plus from Seana Smith on Vimeo. Please do ask any questions, I love to hear from readers and viewers!
