I know working mums are the norm. Somehow though we’ve ended up at a school with perhaps more than the average number of stay at home mums. As a result, I do feel like a fish out of water at the school gates. My son is an expert at laying on the guilt…
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…
Erika Jonsson is a Melbourne writer and mother of two boys. She has visited Sweden numerous times, including three times with kids. She shares her favourite places to take them with Bubs On The Move. Stockholm is one of the world’s most family-friendly cities, even if it isn’t the most budget-friendly. If you’re clever it…
I have a beautiful friend from my university days. She is the epitome of a Fun Mum. When we arrive at her house for playdates the driveway is decorated in chalk drawings and activities beyond the scope of a young child – I can see she has been down on her hands and knees…
Melbourne officially became a must visit destination for Aussie families today – the reason – the first Legoland Discovery Centre in the Southern Hemisphere opened in Victoria’s capital. Conveniently located in Chadstone Shopping Centre we checked out the Legoland Discovery Centre at its opening today and it was in one word – fantastic. The reason…
I’m not sure who said “there’s no bad weather only bad clothing” but they may just have been thinking of the Kids Adventure Outdoors festival held this past weekend in Anglesea. The two day festival sees children chose from an extensive list of adventure activities that make the most of the Great Ocean Road’s natural…
I admit it – I have some shoe envy – I love the styling of the Bobux Shoe range (so wish they came in adult sizes). Since they released the Kid Plus Range for children aged 5-8 my boys are wearing them daily. These shoes are tough. I have rough and tumble boys…
Dear N, I know you’ve been working hard at school all term and are tired. To be honest, I’m a little tired too (okay, more than a little). I’m also thrilled that you want to spend time with me during the school holidays. When you complained to me the other day that I had to…
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…