Connect with your kids with this nature bonding activity

Nature is full of wonder and intrigue – especially for young minds and adventurers. It is full of lessons, life cycles at every conceivable stage, vibrant colours, rich and complex scents.  Things that are essential for a growing and curious… Continue Reading >

Children and Our Beautiful World.

“It’s hard to imagine how this next generation is going to save the environment if they haven’t actually spent time in it. Play outdoors.” After reading this quote a little while ago, it has stayed with me ever since. There… Continue Reading >

Your Baby Just Needs You

Having a baby is life changing. The overwhelming amount of love, the sleep deprivation, the good, the bad and the ugly amount of information all mixed in with the gut wrenching self-doubt. When I had my first baby, I experienced… Continue Reading >

Two Years with Three Kids

I never thought I would have three kids. I also never thought I would have twins as my first kids. Yes, I wanted kids, but I thought I would do one at a time like other people have done, not… Continue Reading >

Gluten Free Banana Bread

A great gluten free banana bread recipe is pretty handy in lunchboxes, or for a quick afternoon tea! This gluten free cake will keep well for a few days and is also yummy toasted and spread with butter if tolerated… Continue Reading >

Escape to Victoria’s High Country!

Bright Holiday Park is your gateway to Victoria’s High Country. Local rail trails, short walks, long hikes, or day-trips to the nearby snow slopes, are the perfect way to get outdoors, breathing in that fresh alpine air. The park is… Continue Reading >

Intentional Learning through Play

What is play based learning?  Play by definition is an activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation, especially by children. While learning means the acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, study or by being taught. So what is play… Continue Reading >

Is this even possible? 

I’m a working mother, I work 4 days a week and have had my job for 6 years. After both of my children I returned to work relatively early (7 months). Working gives me balance and purpose. Plus, I like… Continue Reading >

Raising Healthy Happy Kids: Why Laughter is Important

Ask any mum, dad, grandparent, uncle, aunt, step mum, step dad or second cousin once removed what they want for their kids. The universal answer: they want their kids to be happy, and healthy. But how do we do that?… Continue Reading >