Step 5: Shopping for your Party

THE SHOPPING – WHAT TO BUY AND WHEN    PRIOR TO SHOPPING Shopping for your party is the final step in the Ultimate Party Planning Guide.   Now that you have worked out: All the details Where to hold your party Which decorations to buy How to cater   You need to get to the […]

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STEP 4: CATERING FOR YOUR PARTY

CATERING – WHERE DO YOU EVEN START Catering for your party can be quite daunting, if you don’t know where to start. It really is quite easy though if you approach it step by step.   My biggest problem here is that I always always over-cater and then send everyone home with left overs. I […]

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120 things to do with kids in Johannesburg and surrounds (Part 1)

JOHANNESBURG WITH CHILDREN  Visiting Joburg  If you’re in Johannesburg with children and looking for suitable places to visit below is a list of 60 places to visit. This is the first half of the 120 strong list. There are restaurants listed, activities and a places that combine both. This list is based purely on suggestions […]

Seeds and Co, Terry Hills

Seeds and Co  – A Nursery Cafe in Terry Hills Terry Hills Nursery Cafe Scene Seeds and Co had been on my must-see list for ages!   There are few nurseries in Terry Hills on the Upper North Shore that have great cafes. Two of them, that I know of, have playground areas for kids […]

Chelsea Street Playground, Redfern 

Chelsea Street Playground Chelsea Street Playground has plenty of spaces to explore for kids. There is a bit of grass to sit on and may be good for a picnic.   While the structures are minimal in comparison to the playgrounds beyond the City this little playground is a nice find if you’re in Redfern […]

Featherdale Wildlife Park

FEATHERDALE WILDLIFE PARK It’s Spring and so the outdoor adventures begin at full speed. One of our first trips had to be to Featherdale Wildlife Park. We had heard so much about it that it was time to check it out for ourselves. I’m really glad we did and I can assure you that we […]

Belrose Hotel 

The often spoken about Belrose Hotel The highlight of the Belrose Hotel is that you can have a meal while your kids play in one of the two play areas.   You can’t read a list of restaurants or pubs that are good for families without finding the Belrose Hotel on the list. It is […]

Little Tikes Activity Garden

Little Tikes Activity Garden The Activity Garden Name is Quiet Deceptive The name is quite deceptive as the only garden element is the stickers on the wall. In our home its been called “The Princess Castle” and its where my daughter often retreats to just to sit in it.   The Activity Garden’s Features There […]

Moo Gourmet Burgers

Moo Gourmet Burgers Manly In the last weeks of winter the kids and I ventured to Moo Gourmet Burgers in Manly for a late lunch and it was a great experience. The food was amazing, the view beautiful and the service excellent. My parent experiences of Moo Gourmet Burgers The last time I had eaten […]

Beautiful Baby Bib from Mon Premier Doudou

A Gorgeous Gift from Mon Premier Doudou The pinkest softest dishwasher-safe bib arrived from Mon Premier Doudou last week. What a treat to receive a parcel from Mon Premier Doudou The parcel was beautifully wrapped up in crepe paper with a gorgeous little Eiffel Tower sticker. I love beautiful packaging and my daughter loves pink […]