Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
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 …
Despite friends reporting the extra long waiting time even with a reservation, The Grounds of Alexandria – thegrounds.com.au has been on my ‘must try’ wish list for some time. Their social media and website show a site full of great food, gorgeous plants and even its own menagerie of animal friends. A line would never deter me, especially after spending a month …
Do you have a sweet tooth? I do so felt it was perfectly natural for a little indulgence over the weekend when Miss N and I were invited to a high tea at Passiontree Velvet , Macquarie Centre with a girlfriend and her two daughters. We were promised an indulgent high tea with Passiontree Velvet blending the …
Image via The Italian Project Facebook Page Italy stole my heart over a decade ago and I am continuously pining to return to my beloved Rome and introduce my kids to my favourite place. These days I dull the longing by seeking out Italian restaurants that allow me to close my eyes and pretend I …
Throughout Australia there are heritage sites hiding in plain view awaiting a little exploration. The adventure is finding them! For this the internet is your friend and regularly searching sites for upcoming events is something you need to stay on top of to know what is happening around town (or just ask us on the …
Between work and family outings I have walked through the Queen Victoria Building thousands of times. I almost always wistfully gaze around the beautiful structure and promise myself that ‘one day’ I will attend High Tea in The Tea Room – www.thetearoom.com.au. One day. During the last school holidays, T and I took a trip into the CBD to run …
If you’re in Sydney and looking for a place to take the kids that won’t break the bank, will keep them occupied for a few hours and is guaranteed to ensure that by the end of the day they just want to go to bed after dinner I have the place for you. Designed by James …
When I was young, the milkbar was the favoured hangout for all the cool kids. I appreciated our local establishment mostly for its assortment of mixed lollies which could be purchased for 1 cent, 2 cents and 5 cents a piece. It wasn’t until I was an adult that the ambience, the chatter and even the …
Without any real encouragement both of my children have become increasingly interested in the natural world. They are forever asking questions, enjoy curating nature (it’s a little project we’re doing), and have even joined a Citizen Science project. Fuelled by our Citizen Science project (The Bathing Birds initiative), the kids have become more and more curious …
The Annual Agricultural Show has a strange allure. I have been drawn to them since primary school when I was introduced to the Kyneton Show in Victoria when my family moved to the country. My class entered a tapestry that we had all contributed to; a vast number of vegetables from our own class garden; …
Australia has a number of disused military forts, armament depot and bunkers scattered along its expansive coastline and further inland. Imagine discovering that a handful of these are close to where you live and that they are easily accessed if you know how. There’s no doubt that you are likely near a few! Last year we …
Markets are often a great way to grab a bargain and discover the local food of a given area. We rarely miss the opportunity to explore a market when we become aware of its location. With a forecast of rain and our plans washed out we were on the look out for somewhere new to explore we …
During the day I am a special educator. I have a strong passion for accessibility advocacy and quickly assess the locations we visit as a family to determine if they would be suitable places to visit with my students and to promote to my wider school community. Over the years physical accessibility has become something …