How to choose a trampoline

There are so many trampolines are the market now, how are you meant to make the right decision. There are four key components, made up of other elements that will help you choose a trampoline that’s perfect for your family.

Best presents for 4 year old girls 

Three events gave rise to this post on the best presents for 4 year old girls. My daughter just turned 4 and received loads of great gifts. And then we had two parties back to back and saw even more great gifts come out. Then, today I saw someone ask for gift ideas for 4 […]

Questacon – the best place to visit with kids in Canberra [UPDATE]

We visited Questacon this month so I had to update a few things in this post. Most notably the change to one of the downstairs areas, what happens to Mini Q when its busy and the food situation in the Cafe.  Definitely read on to see what is different. But, I will say this: Questacon […]

Duck! The kids picture book

Duck! A gorgeous new Australian picture book Duck! is awesome. My six year old has retold me this story every day this week in between fits of laughing. I’ve just overheard him explaining it to his granny too. For me, what really sets the tone of this book is the dedication by the author that […]

Bayard Magazines for Kids

Bayard Magazines for Kids As you know we love the Bayard Magazines for Kids. As soon as my kids see that they’ve arrived they rip into them and pull them out to read. My son is so quick on the draw that my littlest doesn’t even get a chance. This is a great way to […]

Cool Bikes and Cars for Kids

Cool Ride on Bikes and Cars for Kids If your kids are like mine, they look at other kids riding their cars and are green with envy. They would so love one of the electric cars for kids. You’ve seen them, the little jeeps, the ford rangers driving along the beach front or at kids’ […]

I’m Australian Too – another great Australian kids book

I’m Australian Too I absolutely love this book. I’m Australian Too is a book every Australian child should read regardless of where they or their parents were born. This book shares the message of heritage and equality. On a personal note, it’s important to me that our kids remember where they came from but also […]

Giraffes can’t dance – books for kids

Giraffes Can’t Dance This is such a lovely story.   Giraffe’s can’t dance is about Gerald who is desperate to dance with the other animals. This gorgeous story from Giles Andreae is about being yourself and persevering to find your joy. It’s a great story for bedtime or otherwise, for toddlers and younger school-going children. The […]

Possum Magic – one of the great Australian children’s books

Possum Magic No surprises that Possum Magic in one of the books on the NSW Premier Reading Challenge Booklist. It is a quitessential Australian book. Not only is the Possum an Australian creature but the little possum and her grandma eat all sorts of Australia food throughout the book. This is another book that my […]