Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
Leah 
When you are a child, birthday’s are full of magic. A birthday is a time of celebration when the focus is solely on the birthday person. And why shouldn’t it be? It is the anniversary of the day you arrived earth-side. We love to host a special birthday celebration for both our children each year to …
This post is brought to you by Nuffnang and Lonely Planet Kids (with all opinions my own!) When I think back to what sparked my wanderlust and what spurred my deep need to explore and discover, I am certain it was the numerous books that have found their way into my hands. It started off with the Famous …
As a huge fan of the Baby Sitters Club series as a kid, I often longed to head off to an American Summer Camp. I pondered a gap year after completing my HSC, thinking I could spend my time at a US summer camp before travelling the country, but headed off to uni instead. It’s always …
What do you do in Sydney when the skies turn grey and threaten to release buckets of rain on everything after promising the kids a day out? Source an inside adventure of course! With a family Merlin Pass in our hot little hands we decided to check out the Wild Life Sydney Zoo in Darling …
One of the downsides of watching a little too much River Cottage UK and similar shows is that we are forever searching for a true country market that replicates the English style markets. They look awesome with a plethora of produce, food tastings and craft ready to discover. We came close when we headed to …
Image supplied When I was a little girl growing up in Darwin, I dreamed of meeting Tinkerbell. I distinctively remember blowing out the candles on my 6th birthday cake and wishing (my eyes tightly shut) that I could be a fairy too. When I heard that Walt Disney’s World on Ice was coming to Australia, I was so …
Discovering an attraction that has been created with family adventure in mind and run by a community passionate about sharing the beginning of Australia’s rural settlement is a real find. Around a month ago, T heard about a place in the Hawkesbury area where history has been preserved. It sounded intriguing. We had to go. The Australiana Pioneer …
When we headed to Las Vegas, T had one thing on his mind. It wasn’t gambling. It wasn’t alcohol. It certainly wan’t showgirls. He only had thoughts for a certain garage on S. Highland Drive. For those of you who often turn Foxtel to A&E you probably know who I’m talking about. For those of you …
So what would you do if you had a day to explore Sydney for one day? What if it was limited to three destinations only? What are the best family-friendly things to do in Sydney? We put our emotions to the side and tried to evaluate what would be the perfect day for a family exploring …
My daughter likes to sing. My daughter loves to dance. My daughter can’t keep still and loves to be busy, busy, busy. When her brother isn’t dominating the remote control, I find her turning the station to ABC KIDS and CBeebies so she can tune in to shows that prompt her to move. Imagine her delight when …
When I was little I was convinced that if we moved to Albury I could join the Flying Fruit Fly Circus (ignoring my lack of flexibility, two left feet and total lack of coordination). My parents ignored my pleas and I poured my energy into somersaults on my bed instead. I’m all grown up now and still …
Often, when you live in a particular place for a long time, you forget to really appreciate what is right under your nose awaiting discovery and pining for opportunities further afield like Paris, Florence or even a tropical island. Over the last few months we have made a conscious decision to explore a little closer to …
When thinking of classic Australian Children’s Literature, four books come straight to my mind: Blinky Bill, the Magic Pudding, Ginger Megs and Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. Our little family never do anything by halves, so for the last eight months or so we have been on a little adventure, not only introducing the kids to the books …