Last week we journeyed into Melbourne’s stunning Botanic Gardens and the Jardin Tan restaurant to celebrate all things Gro from the The Gro Company. One of my favourite companies for little ones on the move, The Gro Company Grobags are our sleep staple at home and when travelling. They have a whole range of gear…
The color and flamboyance of Luna Park contributes to the experience. Garish murals, luridly pink fairy floss and the looming face of Mister Moon whose mouth you enter to commence the fun combine to create family memories that will last. There is something extra special about visiting somewhere that been a focus of fun for…
This is such a fun event and I can’t wait to check it out with the kids! Shrek and Kung-Fu Panda are coming to the Rosebud Foreshore in this March and April this year at an Australian-first exhibition. Alongside some of DreamWorks Animation’s other best known characters they will immerse visitors in a large-scale…
Something miraculous must have occurred because I am managing to get out without the kids more often. I enjoyed a fabulous night on the town this week that included the delightfully funny The Play that Goes Wrong at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre. As all amateur and professional thespians know show business does not always run smoothly.…
We recently experienced one of Melbourne’s newest attractions for kids at Up Unlimited in Moorabbin. As an add on to the clip and climb activity at the venue, guests can explore man made caves. Real, honest to goodness caving is something I’d love to do with my little ones one day. The caving experience at…
Despite being a favourite destination for Australians visiting the USA, Los Angeles hasn’t been on my own travel with kids wish list. I’d viewed it as a stop-over at best, tacky fake town at worst. I was wrong. Family connections with the city let us to vacation there recently and I left impressed…
Dining out with young kids is not for the faint hearted. Our own dining with kids experiences tend to be about getting in early, getting the food into the kids quick, and getting out without embarrassing ourselves. Languid lunches with a two year old in tow – no way. And don’t even talk to me…
First impressions as we arrived at Tenaya Lodge, just outside of Yosemite National Park on a freezing January night were positive “It’s a winter paradise Mum” exclaimed my six year old son as he ran towards the log fire awaiting us. The positive impressions continued as we were embraced by the warmth of the…
Google “family camps USA” and you will find hundreds of entries. Family camps are a U.S tradition providing families with a budget friendly all inclusive holiday with an emphasis on embracing nature and new friendships together. Google “family camps Australia” and the offerings are scarce. There are a few stand out exceptions. CYC (Christian Youth…
The Melbourne summer school holiday gold ticket activity has been found. Circus 1903, showing at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre from January 3rd to January12th is is a tribute to the golden age of circus. Set to a resounding score, and with era costumes to die for Circus 1903 incorporates a bevy of circus acts into a…