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Top Six Lessons When Travelling Somewhere Warm With Children
We have recently returned from an amazing week away near Palm Cove with our dear friends and their children and I thought I would share six lessons I have learnt when travelling somewhere warm with little ones. Be smart when packing food and drink. In the past I’ve packed too much food with bulky lunchboxesContinueContinue reading “Top Six Lessons When Travelling Somewhere Warm With Children”
10 Free Winter School Holiday Activities in the Macedon Ranges
As we finally emerge from the fog that was the mad-rush and exhaustion of end-of-term-itis, we come to the realisation that it is the horrid of most horrid holidays – winter. And what on earth are we going to do to keep our little people occupied for two weeks that involves not freezing our buttsContinueContinue reading “10 Free Winter School Holiday Activities in the Macedon Ranges”
Thirteen Organisational Tips For Busy People
I am not The Organised Housewife by any means but am always seeking ways to make my life easier and more organised! I try to do all these outlined things but sometimes my foggy brain gets distracted with the frenzy of the intertwining elements of life as a thirty-something woman, mum, teacher, blogger, yoga-lover, musician, housekeeper,ContinueContinue reading “Thirteen Organisational Tips For Busy People”
Six Kid-Friendly Cafes and Restaurants in the Macedon Ranges and Surrounds
We are fortunate in the Macedon Ranges and surrounds to have many amazing restaurants and cosy cafes. For many of us with children, however, it can be a struggle to find somewhere that has outstanding food and coffee but is also family friendly. Here are my top six picks for you to try. 3 LittleContinueContinue reading “Six Kid-Friendly Cafes and Restaurants in the Macedon Ranges and Surrounds”
Ten Activities For The Kids These Easter Holidays
In our part of the world Easter holidays means the change from warmer weather to crisper temperatures, from hot summer to days to falling, rusty-coloured autumn leaves. The following ten activities are fairly basic ideas for the autumn holidays but sometimes the simplest things can be the most fun and rewarding. Happy Easter everyone! EnjoyContinueContinue reading “Ten Activities For The Kids These Easter Holidays”
Top Ten Fun, Free Destinations For Families in the Macedon Ranges and Surrounds
Whether you are dreading or looking forward to the impending school holidays, there is no doubt you will eventually be after somewhere to escape before you and your little monsters go stir crazy. While the museum, zoo and aquarium are all amazing, sometimes venturing out into the open air with a picnic is muchContinueContinue reading “Top Ten Fun, Free Destinations For Families in the Macedon Ranges and Surrounds”
San Choy Bow – James Bond Style
The opportunity came up for me to guest blog a recipe for The Organic Place. Check out their amazing products and service here. I cannot recommend them highly enough – fresh fruit and vegetables are delivered to your door straight from the market. It couldn’t be easier! As a mum I am constantly tryingContinueContinue reading “San Choy Bow – James Bond Style”
Gym Shmym: Mums and Dads, You’re Good
I am finally getting to a stage where my kids are old enough that I can prioritise more time for exercising and I actually feel that I have the energy to do it! I vividly remember in the first year having two under three, one of my medical practitioners told me that it would beContinueContinue reading “Gym Shmym: Mums and Dads, You’re Good”
Kat Buttigieg 