How many of you are going camping this Easter? These five dishes are super easy to cook with kids over a campfire whether you are away camping, or having a staycation overnight camp in your own back yard. Many thanks to CYC – one of our favourite camping organisations for the dish inspiration. S’MORES CONES…
I’m not sure why but when I’m traveling looking my best becomes more important than when I am at home. It’s not always easy to do so. Jet lagged kids and limited luggage space for my own things when I have to bring SO much for the children conspire against me. I feel a little…
I love the summer school holidays in Melbourne. The city is quieter as thousands flee town to visit family and enjoy vacations away. For those of us remaining – this just makes it even easier to enjoy all the fabulous things that are on for families with kids (and there is plenty to do) This…
Yosemite in winter is a season of poignant beauty. The crowds that flock to the the National Park in summer are absent allowing families to enjoy a true wilderness experience in relative solitude. Our own trip to Yosemite last winter co-incided with the largest snow storm in Californian recent history. Trees sagged under the weight…
Our most recent international trip – a P and O cruise to Papua New Guinea and we made arguably the biggest mistake you can make when traveling with kids. It almost cost us our family cruise and if I, after six years as a family travel blogger can make it anyone can. Four days…
I can’t even. There is a girl my daughter’s age dressed head to toe in leather. I have been invited to an event, dashed madly across town to attend after work, arrived sweaty and dishevelled, slapped on some makeup in the car in an attempt to look event ready and arrived to find a…
We saw whales on our first morning aboard. Dining on a continental breakfast of croissants while enjoying the sunshine (goodbye Melbourne’s winter!) we spotted humpback whales surfacing and spouting port side. It was an auspicious start to a family trip with a difference – visiting Australia’s northern neighbour Papua New Guinea with our three children…
A winter tradition for us is attending Disney on Ice. This year there is a very excited little girl in our house because Disney on Ice presents Frozen is coming to Melbourne and Australia! Enter a fantastical winter wonderland beyond imagination when Disney On Ice presents Frozen comes to Hisense Arena from 5-9 July! Audiences will be…
Can first term really be over? I must have stepped in a time machine or something because it has just whooshed by. For those of you that are planning for the upcoming April school holidays in Melbourne I’ve put together a list of ideas for keeping the kids busy (and you sane). Bearing in mind…
With the school holidays looming there is a new blue ribbon event in the greater Melbourne area that will put smiles on many a little face. Lights by Dreamworks is a winning combination of popular Dreamworks characters immortalised in spectacular Chinese inspired silk lanterns, children rides and craft activities. Coming together under interconnecting big tops…