Are you having a freak-out because you still have lots of Christmas shopping to do? If you live in Melbourne then these social enterprises can help you purchase the perfect gift. You …
Interspecies and Other Others – Exhibition at Abbotsford Convent
Interspecies and Other Others is a free program of video and sound art, sculpture, installation and performance at Abbotsford Convent. The youngest (13 y.o) and I went to the preview evening and …
NGV Kids – Making Art: Imagine Everything is Real Free exhibition
Making Art: Imagine Everything is Real is a free exhibition for kids currently on until 9 Oct at the National Gallery of Victoria. It is presented in conjunction with the world-premiere Melbourne …
Lightscape at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Last week the youngest and I went to the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne to see Lightscape. It was truly spectacular and we both adored it. If you haven’t heard of Lightscape it is …
2017 best playgrounds in Melbourne for older kids
Back in 2011 I published a guest post on the best playgrounds in Melbourne for older kids. In the five and a half years that have passed, many new playgrounds have been …
Serotonin Eatery
Image – Serotonin Eatery Serotonin Eatery is one of my favourite cafes in Melbourne. It isn’t local to me but I wish it was! It is however a midpoint for a close girlfriend …
Top 12 child friendly cafes in Melbourne
Today’s guest post is from Joyce of TOT: HOT OR NOT . Her blog is my go to place when looking for kid friendly anything in Melbourne and Regional Victoria. Joyce gives you honest …
Top 8 kid-friendly hotels for a summer weekend in Melbourne
As a Melbournite who loves to play tourist in her own city, this post is one I am going to be referring to regularly. It is written by Kirralee Baker from Escape …
Our Little Caravan – the collective store
I met Christina Douglas at the clothes swap I organised last year. Christina is a warm, creative and community oriented person who I instantly liked and we have kept in touch. A …
Review: Planet Trekker children’s menu at InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto + win a night for you!
This is a review post. The giveaway has now ended. Congratulations to Zoey! Check your inbox for an email from me. My key goal for 2014 has been to focus on family harmony. …
DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition – Review and Giveaway
This is a review post. Yesterday we were lucky enough o be invited to attend the Kids gala opening of the Dreamworks exhibition at ACMI – from sketch to screen. As it …
School holiday activities around Australia – April 2014
Each time I post my list of school holiday activities in Melbourne, I receive requests for similar posts for other cities in Australia. Well in my internet travels this month I have …
School holiday activities in Melbourne – April 2014
Below I outline some fun school holiday activities in Melbourne for the upcoming April school holidays. If you are after tips on making the most of the school holidays and actually enjoying …
Super hero party + $200 Cotton On Kids giveaway
This give away has now closed, congratulations to: Amanda Schapel My favourite SH is Batman and I too sometimes wear my cape backwards. Life wasn’t meant to be perfect right?!? I love …
Kids’ School Holiday Activities Melbourne – Summer 13/14
I am very much looking forward to the end of term. We will visit family for Christmas, but other than that we are planning to do some exploring and fun in Melbourne. …
1000 Steps at the Dandenong Ranges With Kids + Eureka Climb
One of the goals for the family this year was to undertake at least two bush walks. On Friday we went on our first for the year. Master 14 and Mr I …
Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre
The Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre in Glen Waverley is fab place to take the kids during school holidays. It has a range of pools for the kids to enjoy: 50 Metre …
Melbourne School Holidays – Fun Activities For Kids
Below I outline some fun school holiday activities in Melbourne for the upcoming September/October school holidays. If you are after tips on making the most of the school holidays and actually enjoying …