Blackman Park Playground in Lane Cove West – A Family Review
We’re so lucky in Sydney to have parks and playgrounds that feel like the countryside, but are really so close to the city centre. Here’s a beaut one. Blogger, and…
Sinbads – The Kids Club at The Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Doesn’t your heart just sing when your little kids love the hotel kids club? Mine does absolutely. It’s not that I don’t want to have fun with my kids, just…
Peats Bite Restaurant On The Hawkesbury River
Today’s post comes from a relative newcomer to Sydney, English journalist Julie Cross. Julie writes about a gorgeous hideaway on the Hawkesbury called Peats Bite. I have to admit that…
Centennial Park Bike Tracks And Playgrounds – A Family Review
Today’s post comes from Take Charge Now blogger Rebecca Thompson. She and the family have been cycling around the Eastern Suburbs finest park, Centennial Parklands. Take it away Rebecca.
Wild Wadi Water Park – Dubai Stopovers With Kids
One of the absolute highlights of our recent stopover in Dubai was visiting the Wild Wadi Water Park. This is one of several water parks in Dubai, and I think…
Bicentennial Park Playground in West Pymble
Hello again! Hope you had a lovely time over Christmas. Here’s an idea of where the kids can run free and burn off all that chocolate. This post comes from…
Simple Spiced Zucchini Cake – Moist, Nutty and Delicious
Spring is here in Sydney and full optimism, I’ve planted some zucchini in the garden. Full of hunger, the possums and bandicoots have started scoffing the plants. Time to buy…
Balmoral Beach – Best Snorkelling Spots for Kids
Did you know there are many terrific places for children to enjoy snorkelling in Sydney?
Fertility And Age in Australian Women – The Statistics and The Stories
Now I’m usually a very even tempered person but I’ve had one of those conversations lately that makes me foam at the mouth and hop up and down in frustration….
Queenscliff Beach and Rock Pool on Sydney’s North Shore
Of course, we should never play favourites, neither with beaches nor with our kids. But can I confess a little love affair with Queenscliff beach and rock pool? Mainly it’s…
Easy Caramel Popcorn Recipe
This was supposed to be a post about how healthy it is to make air popped popcorn for the kids. Plain and simple popcorn makes an excellent after school snack,…
Willoughby Park on Sydney’s North Shore (Updated)
Just a few photos and an update to this post on one of our favourite playgrounds on Sydney’s north shore, the excellent Willoughby Park playground. We used to live literally…
Sydney Coastal Walks With Kids – Dee Why To Curl, Curl
Here’s a walk that’s gorgeous on a sunny Sydney day and fine for kids, so long as they are old enough to walk carefully. If yours are still bolters or…
Tiffin Tea At The Langham – Special Children’s Morning Tea for School Holidays
The Langham Sydney has delicious and delightful high teas on offer daily. In school holidays themed high teas for kids are run. Here’s a post about one my daughter and…
Robertson Park Playground, Watson’s Bay
Now Robertson Park at Watsons Bay really is a lovely spot, and a fenced playground, which we always love. Find more fenced Eastern Suburbs playgrounds here. The photos are a…
Lyne Park Playground, Rose Bay – Sydney’s Best Fenced Playgrounds
When we moved as a family to Sydney, hubby, myself and our oldest son who was then only 18 months old, we spent many, many mornings and afternoons at this…
Sydney’s Best Fenced Playgrounds – Eastern Suburbs
When you have your first baby, you have no idea how important your local playgrounds are going to be in your life. But it’s when you have your second child…
Grant Reserve Playground, Coogee
Just up the hill and to the south of glorious Coogee Beach, this is a terrific, large playground with equipment to satisfy all ages groups. The playground has been improved…
Seahorses in Sydney – The Aquarium Exhibit + Interview With Seahorse Expert
I have been mad on seahorses since I was just a young scuba diver. Many moons ago, I was diving along the shark nets at Parsley Bay and came across…
The PARKROYAL Darling Harbour – Family-Friendly Accommodation in Sydney
An old pal of mine here in Sydney has a daughter who was very unwell throughout her primary school years. A bright and lively little girl, it was hard to…