Canberra Caravan Parks and Free Camps

Canberra Caravan Parks and Free Camps

Canberra is one of Australia’s most underrated destinations for families, offering a plethora of activities, sites, and attractions to sink your teeth into with the kids. But what about accommodation options in Canberra? Camping in Canberra is one of the most affordable options with a range of caravan parks and free camps to choose from …

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Weekend Getaways from Sydney with Kids

Weekend getaways from Sydney with kids is something I’m working on incorporating into our annual planning.  However, the idea of hopping in the car, throwing caution to the wind and heading off on a weekend getaway was something of my youth. My spontaneity took me all over the place, but sometimes also had me sleeping …

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Creative Kids Voucher for NSW Kids : Creative Kits for Home 

Creative Kids Voucher for NSW Kids : Creative Kits for Home 

Creative Kids, which is all about making it easier for school-aged kids (4.5 to 18 years old) to get involved in creative and cultural activities. Parents, guardians and carers can claim a Creative Kids voucher each year to put towards the cost of lessons and fees with registered providers. Each voucher is worth $100.00.  Creative …

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Hornby Lighthouse at Watsons Bay with Kids

Sydney Lighthouses: Hornby Lighthouse at Watsons Bay with Kids

If you are looking for things to do in Watsons Bay with kids look no further than a walk to one of the oldest of Sydney Lighthouses, the Hornby Lighthouse. Capturing some of the most spectacular views over Sydney Harbour and then beyond the heads, a walk along the South Head Heritage trail is the …

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Nostalgia Alert : LEGO Mario Launches!

Nostalgia Alert : LEGO Mario Launches!

When I was a kid I loved visiting my Aunt and Uncle’s place. After greeting them, I’d race inside at full speed, trying to beat my brother to prime position in front of their console set up to play Super Mario Bros. We would often spend a rainy day or two swapping between our LEGO …

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Visit Kurnell with Kids : Exploring Botany Bay

Kurnell Sydney | Visiting Kurnell | Botany Bay with Kids | Kurnell with kids

Heading to Kurnell with kids is always an adventure. Unlike Cronulla, we find the beaches at Kurnell are a lot gentler and far less crowded. And there’s so much green space! On a good day our family can head to Kurnell and feel like we have the whole place to ourselves. Pick the weekend, and …

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Virtual Room Australia : VR Experience for Kids

Virtual Room Australia : VR Experience for Kids

Both Sunshine and Striker are at that age where they want a little more independence around the experiences we engage in as a family. Finding activities for tweens and teenagers that they’re happy to enjoy with mum and dad can be challenging to find. Discovering Virtual Room Australia and their VR Experience for Kids totally …

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The Best Melbourne Annual Passes for Families

The Best Melbourne Annual Passes for Families

When it comes to gifting for kids my default present is typically an experience due to my very strong belief in collecting memories before things. Often we plan a trip away, or we organise a day out, or even just a nice dinner out. For friends and family in Melbourne, I usually look at Melbourne …

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Great Ocean Road Tour with Kids

Great Ocean Road Tour with Kids

The Great Ocean Road is a 250-kilometre long road that wraps along the southwestern coastline of Victoria from Torquay through to Allansford. It is touted as one of the most beautiful drives in the world and a trip that should feature on any Australian bucket list. Over summer we took the Great Ocean Road Tour …

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Things to do on Phillip Island with Kids

Things to do on Phillip Island with Kids

Phillip Island is a beautiful destination for a long weekend or holiday adventure with the kids just under two hours out of Melbourne CBD. If you’re really keen, you could probably do a day trip here during the summer months when the days are a little longer too. With a wealth of things to do …

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LEGO DOTS | Sunshine’s x Rachel Burke Interview

LEGO DOTS | Sunshine’s x Rachel Burke Interview

A few weeks ago, Sunshine learned that tinsel queen, Rachel Burke, was collaborating with the new LEGO DOTS range to create a raft of DOTS-inspired items and pushed me to head out and grab her a few kits for herself so she could follow Rachel’s daily ‘craftorials’ are available on Tinsel Town, and perhaps create …

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The Best Escape Rooms to Try with Kids

The Best Escape Rooms to Try with Kids

Over the last few years both Sunshine and Striker have become huge fans of Escape Rooms. The simple idea of solving riddles to proceed through a series of doors or rooms has been a challenge that both have enjoyed. But what is an Escape Hunt? Where can we complete one?  What is an Escape Room? …

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The Best Sydney Bookshops with Kids

The Best Book Stores in Sydney

Sydney bookstores continue to top my list as a place I can return to again and again, always finding something different, rarely leaving empty-handed. Exploring new bookstores in Sydney is fascinating and my kids seem to enjoy the adventure as much as I do. But what are the best book shops in Sydney? Where are …

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