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    Our 25 day trip to the USA

    July 5, 2024

    Our 25 day road trip at Easter 2024, travelling through the southern States of America, as well as the Atlantic Coast, covering Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.

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  • Animals,  Eating out,  Family adventures,  Free to do,  Nature play,  Playgrounds,  Tweed/Byron

    The Farm Byron Bay

    July 1, 2024

    The Farm Byron Bay is one of those spots that has everything, and can easily keep you occupied for a few hours when you visit. With a working farm, playground, plant nursery, sustainable market garden, restaurant, bakery, gelato stall and florist, there is plenty here to explore.

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  • Animals,  Attractions,  Nature play,  Tweed/Byron

    Tropical Fruit World, Duranbah

    June 23, 2024

    If you haven't heard about this little beauty just over the NSW border, you need to make visiting it a priority! Tropical Fruit World has more than 500 fruits from all around the world growing, and regardless of the season, you will find a range of tropical fruit varieties to taste and discover. What really makes this place a great attraction though, are all the activities on offer!

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  • Animals,  Eating out,  Nature play,  Tweed/Byron

    Farm & Co, Cudgen

    June 22, 2024

    Farm & Co at Cudgen is home to a Farm Shop, Restaurant and sunflower fields! Wander the veggie fields, swing on a hammock, say hello to the rescue pigs and see the free range chickens. Pick your sunflowers and grab a coffee from the Farm Shop.

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  • Family adventures,  Nature play,  Playgrounds,  Tweed/Byron,  Water play

    Fingal Foreshore Park, Fingal Heads

    June 19, 2024

    The playground at Fingal Foreshore Park is a beautiful space that is sympathetic to its surrounds and perfectly combines the elements of nature and play. We loved visiting the playground, spending some time exploring the rocks on the beach, and grabbing a snack from the surf club cafe! Definitely a spot to hit up with the kids if you're looking for a beach day.

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  • Animals,  Attractions,  Family adventures,  Tweed/Byron

    Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Byron Bay

    June 18, 2024

    Formerly known as the Macadamia Castle, the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary It's now owned and operated by the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, a not for profit who invest every dollar spent at the Sanctuary into conservation, rehabilitation and the future of Australian wildlife. Here you'll find a range of animals, from kangaroos and koalas, to farmyard goats, a bird aviary, a baby chick house and a reptile display.

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  • Family adventures,  Free to do,  Nature play,  Tweed/Byron

    Fingal Head Coastal Walk & Lighthouse

    August 29, 2023

    The coastal walk along Fingal Head where the lighthouse sits, has to be one of my favourite! With minimal crowds, picture perfect views and plenty of spots to sit and relax, this is a great family friendly coastal walk. Points of attraction here include the Fingal Head Lighthouse, built in 1872, and Australia's very own Giants Causeway.

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  • Animals,  Attractions,  Family adventures,  Nature play,  Tweed/Byron

    Marine Discovery Centre, Hastings Point

    August 1, 2023

    The Marine Discovery Centre is located within the North Star Holiday Resort complex at Hastings Point, and is one of Australia’s largest, privately funded museums. It has world class marine and coastal science displays focused on the local Hastings Point ecosystem, and you have the opportunity to get hands on with rockpool inhabitants.

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  • Animals,  Attractions,  Family adventures,  Nature play,  Tweed/Byron,  Water play

    Hosanna Farmstay, Stokers Siding

    July 8, 2023

    Hosanna Farmstay is well loved by many families, with the 100-acre family and dog friendly campsite located in the hinterland of the Tweed Valley regularly booked out. But did you know that they also offer a great options for locals (especially those not too keen on camping!)? Day visitors are welcomed at Hosanna Farmstay and you get to join in on all the fun without camping requirement!

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  • Playgrounds,  Tweed/Byron

    Livvi’s Place at Goorimahbah – Place of Stories, (Jack Evans Harbour) Tweed Heads

    January 10, 2023

    Livvi's Place at Goorimahbah – Place of Stories is the Tweed’s newest inclusive playspace! Located at Jack Evans Boat Harbour, it is FULLY FENCED and features equipment for all ages and abilities to play! Set along the foreshore with water views, you'll find so much packed into this playground.

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I saw these white chocolate spider webs on @create I saw these white chocolate spider webs on @created.at.home page recently and knew I had to recreate them! Super simple with just 3 ingredients, it's hard to stuff these up!!

I used paddle pop sticks so the kids could hold them, you could go without but make them a little smaller so they don't melt in hands. 

I found opening the Oreos up and putting the sprinkle legs inside to work the best. The sprinkles snapped when trying to push them in. I had a jar of Coles Halloween sprinkles and picked out the stick sprinkles. I also had candy eyes, but you could use white choc dots, or little ball sprinkles instead. 

White chocolate can be hard to melt without causing it to separate. I heated mine with boiling water on the stove, and then you need to work fast!

The kids loved it and they were demolished in a few minutes flat. Let me know if you give it a try!

#Halloween #kidstreats #spookyseason
From now until 2 November, @qtgoldcoast dares you From now until 2 November, @qtgoldcoast dares you to devour in their wickedly indulgent high tea, conjured up by the QT chefs in the spirit of Halloween! 

A delight for the whole family, this experience is thoughtfully themed, and packed with tasty treats both adults and kids will enjoy. My family enjoyed our high tea so much and I'd highly recommend as a fun treat to get in the spooky spirit!

Adults will feast on a tower of tantalising terror with savoury bites, from Dracula’s Eyeball beetroot arancini, the Witches Hat charcoal cone with sun-dried tomato and goat’s cheese, and the smoked salmon and cucumber coffin sandwich. 

Kids will enjoy their own special savoury tower, better suited to little tastebuds! Fresh sandwiches, mini quiches and sausage rolls will fill those tummies.

Then both adults and children will enjoy a decadent sweets tower! Sweeten the scare with choux pastry pumpkins, salted caramel eyeballs, and ghostly chocolate delights plus pandan scones with mascarpone cream and blueberry jam. 

Halloween QTea: $69 per person
Served tea, espresso coffee or Blood Moon Brew – an iced Geisha green tea with
a strawberry syrup, lychee and blueberry eyeballs.

For the little monsters: $39 per child (aged 5–12 years old)
Served with playful selection of spooky sweet and savoury treats.

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International Observe the Moon Night, October 4 🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘
My eldest has been studying the moon and space this past term at school, so when I saw that the @southernastronomicalsociety (located at Upper Coomera) was hosting an open night for IOMN tonight, we had to go along!

They had telescopes set up for us to look through, and Society members were floating around to lend a hand locating stars, planets, satellites and even a pass over of the Chinese Space Station! There were some short talks on the moon, a trivia quiz, and a live stream from a telescope. A sausage sizzle, kids colouring area, glow tattoos and glow sticks also helped to win the kids over!

If you've got kids interested in astronomy, check out @southernastronomicalsociety as they occasionally hold events for the public to go along to. They have monthly meetings too, if you're keen to explore more!
October is here, which means it is time to embrace October is here, which means it is time to embrace all things spooky! We headed to @truckloadscoolangatta, where they've got a great Halloween range in store.

From trick or treat buckets, to spooky skeletons, bats and critters, there was also a great range of Halloween balloons, home decor, and fun party accessories. With great value prices and unique finds, I always find loads more for less at Truckloads! Cookie cutters, goblets, serving platters-  these are just some of the items we added to our shopping basket to add to our stash of Halloween supplies.

I love to extend the Halloween fun all through the month, so we've got family-friendly spooky movie nights on the agenda, we'll be having fun in the kitchen baking all the Halloween-themed treats, and of course, I'll be setting up some spooky potion play for the kids! 

This October check out @truckloadscoolangatta for all your Halloween needs 🎃👻🕷🧙‍♀️

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The Minions are in town! The Mulch Minions, that i The Minions are in town! The Mulch Minions, that is. If you're unfamiliar, the northern Gold Coast cane fields host a popular Mulch Minion Trail each September to coincide with school holidays and the cane harvest. In 2025 the trail will run from Monday 29 September - Monday 6 October. 

These cute creations can be found on the Exit 38 Tourism Tourism coordinated trail that takes you through Yatala, Stapylton, Alberton, Jacobs Well and Norwell. I've linked the trail map and all the details on my website: www.mrslardeedah.com and in stories.

Some tips:
- as mentioned, it's cane harvesting time. Be mindful of tractors and other heavy machinery driving around and give them plenty of space.
- some stretches of the trail are 100km/hr. If you have cars behind you, I suggest pulling over whenever it is safe to do so and letting them pass.
- the map has points plotted to help you get around the trail via the best route. These plotted points are NOT where the minions are. You need to keep your eyes peeled as they can be ANYWHERE along the trail depending on who chooses to participate.
- keep an eye out for snakes if you're getting in and out of the car, and be mindful of passing traffic.
Calling all young artists! Let your child’s imag Calling all young artists! Let your child’s imagination run wild at @tweedmall School Holiday “Little Picassos” Workshops.

These fun and interactive sessions are the perfect way for kids to discover their inner artist. Each workshop explores exciting themes, colours, and techniques, giving children the chance to create, experiment, and express themselves through art.

Best of all – every child will get to take home their very own masterpiece to proudly display!

📅 When: 10am – 1pm, Monday 29th September – Friday 3rd October
📍 Where: Centre Court, opposite Target, @tweedmall
💲 Cost: FREE!

No bookings required, so bring the kids along for a holiday activity that’s creative, hands-on, and completely free. Don’t miss out – it’s time to let your little one shine like a true Picasso!

*Limited to 100 children per day.
I've found a fab little high tea for the kids to e I've found a fab little high tea for the kids to enjoy! Turn a simple outing into a family experience to remember, head down to @harbourtowngc where you can catch a movie at @readingcinemasau, play a few games at @iplay_australia, then step into @caymancafeau for a special Kids high tea and let the holiday vibe take over.

Parents can unwind with lunch accompanied by a perfectly brewed barista coffee, a glass of wine, or a refreshing smoothie, while kids can enjoy a fun Kids High Tea for just $14! Their all-day menu features family favourites, vibrant energy bowls and indulgent cakes, making @caymancafeau the perfect spot to relax, recharge, and share a meal together.

Whether you’re after breakfast, lunch or a pick-me-up between adventures, @caymancafeau brings a touch of escape to your day, right in the heart of @harbourtowngc .
A brand new playground has opened in Chinderah, on A brand new playground has opened in Chinderah, on the Tweed River and across from everyone's fave @cubbybakehouse! Turnock Park is a fabulous addition to the area, and one that is already being well received by families!

Here you'll find imaginative play equipment and swings suitable for 2-13yos, set amongst a beautiful natural environment. Visit the mushroom house, spot the fairy door, and find the hidden golden frog! Heaps of climbing opportunities, two slides and a fun bridge too.

There's a small carpark as well as nearby street parking. Toilets, bbq and picnic shelters are available. Grab a bite to eat or a coffee takeaway from Cubby!
Spring into Paradise these school holidays, with @ Spring into Paradise these school holidays, with @paradisecentre Garden of Wonder! 

Until Saturday 27 September, let your little ones explore their creativity in a life-sized theatrical garden, right in the heart of @paradisecentre. Boys and girls can join in free craft workshops where they’ll design their very own spring crown using feathers, flowers, greenery, and ribbons to wear proudly home on their heads. It's a magical, hands-on experience designed to spark imagination and create cute holiday memories.

The sessions run for 20 min each, with the Garden of Wonder open between 1pm - 3:30pm. Bookings are available online, or you can try your luck for a walk in spot if availability allows: https://paradisecentre.net.au/events/spring-into-paradise
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