Carss Park Playground is a hidden gem for families in Sydney’s south. It’s so close to our home, but every time we come here it feels like a mini holiday. We were planning to go for a coastal walk today, but the wind coming straight from Antarctica was way too strong and freezing — honestly […]
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Minta Hilltop Fantasy Playground
Should you ever be in Berwick, make sure not to miss the Minta Hilltop Fantasy Playground. Honestly, this place is a rare find. It’s hard to believe a place this magical is merely a short turn off the main road, yet here it stands—as if you’ve stepped into a real-life storybook. We discovered it not […]
NGV Children’s Play: Ragnar Kjartansson
I just saw the information for the NGV’s latest kids’ exhibit, and honestly, it appears to be an event worth attending. It has officially made it on our list of activities we must do to do with the kids for the latter half of the year. This time, the exhibit is created by Ragnar Kjartansson, […]
Why Boredom Might Be One of the Best Parts of the School Holidays
Every school holidays, parents put pressure on themselves to keep the children entertained. We book the activities, organise outings and try to fill every day so no one is ever stuck for something to do. Then we reach the last week worn out, the children are tired too, and the break has not really given […]
How to Create a School Holiday Routine That Actually Works
School holidays are coming up soon! I have already arranged my older kid’s school transition holiday plan set, so now I’m shifting my attention to the little one. He hasn’t started preschool yet, but that doesn’t mean we cannot make the most of these weeks. Each day offers opportunities to help us learn and grow […]
Top Tips for Working from Home during the School Holidays
Balancing work and parenting over the school holidays requires a lot of determination, without a doubt. Ever since our daughter turned two, we’ve developed a routine that allows us to stay balanced. While I go through emails or sit in meetings, she drifts from one activity to another. Some days she will watch a short […]
Bicentennial Park Playground
I drove an hour just to bring my little one here, so you know I was serious about playground hunting! After arriving Bicentennial Park Playground, the first thing that catches your eye is the huge hill slide. It’s a little old, but it’s still so much fun. The playground is spacious with plenty to do, […]
Eltham North Adventure Playground
Winters in Melbourne can be tricky—showers of rain pop up without warning. That is the reason the Eltham North Adventure Playground such a wonderful spot. The slides and swings are all under cover, so even if it rains, the kids can still play. The BBQ spot also has shelters, with plenty of barbecues available, which […]
Ferntree Gully Quarry Recreation Reserve Playground
Ferntree Gully Quarry Recreation Reserve Playground is a great park for kids, and also perfect if you like fishing! We had been taking numerous visits to Jells Park that it nearly seemed like a home away from home. But having been to the playground one too many times, a friend recommended we check out this […]
Lyne Park Playground
Once you become a parent, the weekends basically become a quest to find great places where they can run free and play. So this weekend, we ended up at Lyne Park. If you happen to be in Sydney, don’t just hit up the typical popular places. Take a slight detour and visit calmer, lovely areas […]