January 2015

Gentle Baby Beach at Moona Moona Creek

The beaches on the south coast of Sydney are stunning – all white sands and turquoise waters. Hyams Beach is the big draw but it isn’t hugely child friendly. Instead, head to some of the other surrounding beaches which are not as busy but just as nice. Yesterday we discovered Moona Moona Creek, a gorgeous little inlet of calm, clear water – perfect for kids and mamas who just want

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A Little Bag for Mummy

Country Road is one of my favourite Aussie brands for accessories and this time round I found this cute little black and white mesh bag. Not only can you see everything you have in it (versus my usual bottomless pit handbag which ends up being more of a nappy bag anyway) but it has a handy leather wrist strap (which I hang off the buggy) and is big enough to

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Toddler Fun at Fairlight Beach, Manly

I lived in Manly for four years so I am a fan.  It’s a lovely day trip out of the hub of Sydney which starts with a 30 minute ferry ride across Sydney harbour. When you reach Manly Wharf you feel like you have arrived on holiday, on your holiday. The restaurants on the jetty are cool and trendy but not pretentiously so – they are the perfect spot for

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Milk Beach, Sydney

As much as I like hanging out in the one foot deep concrete square that is a toddler swimming pool at the end of Bondi beach, it is not where I want to be when I am child free. Grandma kindly offered to have T-rex for the day in order for me and husband to have a day ‘off’ together. Quick! Search for most secluded, difficult to reach bay in

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