To the travel makers, I see you. I know how many hours you spend poring over booking sites, travel blogs, and Facebook groups with the aim being to plan the perfect family getaway. I know how you balance the budgets, how you scrimp and save here and there in the everyday so you can make…
Thanks to our guest reviewer Dr Ivy Ong. We are a family of Disney fans. As a child, my lazy afternoons comprised of me being glued to the TV watching Ariel sing “Part of Your World” on the VCR (remember those things!) It thus seems natural that my little Disney fans now watch Frozen on…
Our family winter tradition – attending a Disney on Ice production is looming as the winter school holidays draw closer. What my children love about Disney on Ice productions are that they bring the amazing spectacle of the Disney brand to our home town – without the 13 hour plane ride. As well as the Disney…
As far as I’m concerned all inclusive get aways are a family win. A great all inclusive family getaway has a few key ingredients – quality family time spent together with my kids and quality time spent having some space from my children as well. Throw in delicious meals, somewhere comfy to sleep and one price…
When I moved to Melbourne from the tropics with my husband and kids four years ago I made a deal with him. If he expected me to tolerate Melbourne winters (I am a winter wimp), we would escape north to the tropics, if only for a week or two every winter. He’s been true to…
For those of you thinking about how to keep your family entertained during the upcoming school holidays I’ve brought you my regular Melbourne school holiday guide. For those of you that love escaping the city there are some great day trips and adventures in regional Victoria as well. If there is an activity I’ve left…
Dear Easter Bunny, I’m writing this letter as an appeal for mercy that you please, pretty please don’t visit our house this year. I know your tactics all too well. You deposit your shiny aluminium wrapped treats around our garden and home each Easter. I also know myself, and in particular my supreme weakness for…
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…
The chocolate fountain drips its bounty of sweet temptation. Nearby are placed a bowl of marshmallows ready to be dipped into the molten deliciousness. It is breakfast and we are staying at the Langham Hotel in Melbourne. A flagship destination for Melbournians wanting a decadent and luxurious experience – The Langham’s Melba Restaurant is popular…
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…