There’s a hidden gem tucked away off Plenty Rd. The 180 hectare Bundoora Park, with its wide open spaces and huge trees, it’s a world from the hustle of the Melbourne CBD just 30 minutes up the road. I visited with Millie for a friend’s daughter’s 3rd birthday and was surprised to discover there was … Read more
A feature wall of beautifully illustrated fairytale prints hover above my sleeping baby in her nursery. It’s a constant reminder of how lucky I am. Millie in her fairytale nursery The prints are from the Fairytales for Hope project, raising much-needed awareness and money for Stillbirth Foundation Australia. Hope Angel Heppleston, the first child of … Read more
I’ve been reading to Millie since before she was born. Not sure if she could hear me or if it’s the reason she now loves it when I read her a book. I found the little book Oh, Baby, the Places You’ll Go! which is a book designed to be read in utero. It’s adapted … Read more
Three dollars. It’s a very small price to pay for one of the most exciting 10 minutes of your child’s life. Welcome to the Diamond Valley Miniature Railway. Millie took the ride of her young life with her Dadda during her second cousin’s 1st birthday. There was cake, there were balloons and there were miniature … Read more
Not having to make the bed in the morning was heaven. Not having to cook breakfast, lunch or tea for the family was a welcome change and spending quality time with the people I love most in this world was bliss. If this is a staycation, I can’t believe I’ve left it this long. With … Read more
Millie is four years old. She’s into everything pre-school girls love and enjoys carrying sparkly handbags containing tiny dolls or fluttering about the house wearing wings and granting imaginary wishes with star-shaped wands. But there’s a flipside to my girly-girl – and it makes my heart sing. She doesn’t let anyone boss her around. She … Read more
There’s excitement in our household because our dear little man is standing up WITHOUT SUPPORT. We know that means those wobbly first steps are not far off now and we’re waiting for the day when he’ll take off. Finn is already so proud of his efforts and claps himself. Just you wait, kiddo, things are … Read more
Summer – and all the swimming that goes with it – is just about upon us. It means togs and towels are in constant use, so finding durable swimwear is a must. We’ve splash tested the latest Speedo kids’ swimwear for leading parenting website Babyology and Millie was eager to pull on her tropical bathers for some laps during … Read more
Road trips, beach house stays, camping sites, cruise ships or long-haul flights to far-off destinations – no matter where you end up on holidays there’s some amazingly cool/cute/helpful/necessary items for kids that no jetsetting family should be without. Packing the car for a little escape down the coast this summer reminded me that packing for the … Read more
Gels, jewellery, giraffes, rings, toys, necklaces…there’s something out there for every teething baby. I think Millie’s first toothy peg has popped through. There’s a white dot on her bottom gums that I’m almost sure is a tooth just about to rise up. Tooth or not, she is a frantic munchie girl at the moment and … Read more