What’s a mood board??? Until three months ago, I had no idea at all…. but I’m learning. Mood boards are a big part of the design and photography course I’m studying, and I’d done one as part of the creative process of planning a photo shoot. So when it came to making a new design […]
Do you know the Whole Kids brand? We see it most often in our local IGA store. 2018 is our family’s year of reducing our single use plastic waste and ensuring that we recycle 100% of what is possible to recycle. And to bring this commitment online too, Hello Sydney Kids is proud to work […]
Pasta With Chickpeas – Quick + Easy Veggie Meals 1 onion clove of garlic or more knob of butter – yes butter! 1 tin of chickpeas 100g of pasta per person – your choice parmesan cheese Chop the onion as you like it, I prefer cut in half and finely sliced. Chop garlic. Saute the […]
He’s my longest ever boyfriend, actually by quite some considerable time. He’s a bloke who loves the simple things in life, but rarely gets them. He’s genuinely tall, dark and handsome and he’s my very own International Man of Mystery. Here’s a wee tribute to my husband since he so kindly let me off all […]
Ooooo too much great stuff! Not sure where to start with Bilarong Reserve; it’s a battle between the fab views, the excellent play equipment and the wonderful stone sculptures of wondrous mythical beasts. Ummm… the sculptures win! We love them, there are so many and they are divine, our favourites being the snoozing dragons…. […]
For our family, an expedition to Palm Beach is a special treat. It feels like a holiday hot spot that’s a million miles away from home, but in fact it’s only 30 minutes up the road. When my sister was over from Scotland earlier this year, she and I took a trip up there, just […]
Here’s another informative and inspiring post from Northern Beaches insider Carolyn Darragh of Desire Empire. Who doesn’t love Palm Beach? It’s a great spot to visit with kids, and now that I know about this restaurant and the playground, I’ll be popping over to check them out before or after a swim at the famous […]
Now you already know that Sydney has one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. From, North and South Heads in the east to the head of Parramatta River, Sydney Harbour is 19km long and has an area of 55 km². The shores of Sydney Harbour has many bays, beaches and inlets and stretch a […]
Come on summer, come on! We long to get down to Balmoral again!! Balmoral is a beach of many parts, it has several beaches in one beach, as it were, plus cafes, playground, an esplanade to stroll along and a little island across a bridge. It is a Sydney family paradise… except when busy as […]
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Hi Seana here, with my keen swimmer’s cap on. I’m very excited about a new book which is just about to hit the shelves: Wild Swimming Sydney Australia 250 best rock pools, beaches, rivers and waterholes by Sally Tertini and Steve Pollard This would make a fantastic present for any Sydney family. I know I […]
Hello there, are you planning a trip to Sydney with your family? Looking for some help on where to stay? Here’s my overview of the areas of Sydney that suit families best. Your kids will be different to mine, so have a read here and see which general area would suit your family best. The […]
My husband and I met through a shared love of scuba diving – must tell that story here on day – and yet we have never ever gone diving together. We do snorkel though, and this summer at Jervis Bay I really wanted the whole family to snorkel together and to have a bit of […]
