This is Why Your Kids Argue All School Holidays
In our home we call when your kids argue all school holidays ‘Holiday Adjustment Syndrome’ (HAS). We notice it kicks in at the start of every single school holidays. This is how we fix it. School is very routine and so term time tends to be quite busy and predictable. Kids don’t have to think […]
50 Ways to Combat “I’m Bored” These Holidays (With Printable)
It may or may not have happened yet…but at some stage during the holidays you will be hit with the I’m bored comment from the kids! It’s infuriating, isn’t it? They have all those toys, games and stuff to keep them occupied, and yet… here they are. Asking the lady scrubbing the floors (metaphorically) what to […]
Something New At Sea Life Sunshine Coast
My little family has an inexplicable affinity with the ocean and a love of all things in it, especially sharks. So when we were invited to visit the new residents of Sea Life Sunshine Coast, it was a resounding YES! Three Grey Nurse sharks now call the Mooloolaba aquarium home. It was amazing watching the […]
How To Create A Magical Christmas On A Small Budget
Saving Just because money is tight doesn’t mean that you cannot entertain your children, and that’s a considerable aim to consider—especially since school holidays are upon us; according to the site: “…it’s time to start thinking about how to keep your kids entertained…there are lots of options to keep your kids busy over the school […]
How To Deal With The Dreaded Is Santa Real Question
When my first-born came home one day and asked if Santa was real, my heart nearly broke in two. He was only six years old. As a (rather self-righteous) first-time mum, I had decided I wouldn’t lie to the kids about Santa & co. if they asked me directly. Some older boys at after school […]
Why I Made A Family Bucket List
With my youngest about to turn four and my eldest about to turn eleven, I’m struck by the truth of the saying “The days are long by the years are short”. They are growing up far too fast and I’m highly conscious that once they hit those teenage years, the time they will want to […]
FREE Spring School Holiday Activities In Each Capital City
The September/October School Holidays will SPRING UP before we know it! It is best to have a few activities up your sleeve. We have put together a list that has a free activity for each Australian capital city to help you in your planning and preparation. Sydney Become a T.rexpert at the Australian Museum’s […]
6 Family Friendly Things To Do These School Holidays In & Around Brisbane
I cannot believe we are at the mid year break already. This year is flying by. Below are 6 fun family friendly activities happening during the 2 week break: Snow4Kids @ Southbank YAH for snow and an excuse to pull out the Winter Woollies! Southbank Piazza will again host Snow4Kids these school holidays […]
How to Have a Budget Friendly City Adventure in Brisbane with your Family
This post is sponsored by Wilson Parking What I love about Brisbane is that there are family-friendly activities absolutely everywhere. I used to avoid taking my kids to the city – it was too expensive and hard to get around. But with so many fun things to do in there now, I’ve become a convert. […]
10 Free Summer Holiday Activities
Summer holidays are here and I have the joy and the challenge of entertaining my 3 kiddos for 6 weeks. Spending quality time together is awesome and with hubby working as a teacher, I know we are luckier than some parents to have this luxury. When I was a kid, our family would go […]