A cafe with a playground - we're there! Nobbys Shack at Mermaid Beach is a rare unicorn in the world of parent-friendly cafes, and once word gets out this is going to be THE place for cafe dates with children in tow.
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‘It’s fun to BEE one’ First birthday party theme
First birthday party themes are my favourite! It's fun to BEE one is a cute bee themed party for boys or girls to celebrate their bee-day! I loved incorporating the colours yellow, black and green, to remind people of a sunny field of flowers, abuzz with bees.
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Easy Choc Zucchini Muffins
Lunchbox snacks are now high on the priority list in our household, and I'll take any chance to pack these with extra nutrients! These are the perfect chocolatey muffins, but little ones will never know the secret ingredient is actually, really good for them!
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The Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba
The Wallaby Hotel at Mudgeeraba is one of the oldest classic pubs on the Gold Coast! It's also got family friendly dining down pat, with one of the best kids play areas around.
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Ronnie Long Park, Tallebudgera
Tallebudgera Creek would have to be one of the most popular swimming spots on the Gold Coast, but make sure you take the time to venture a little further during your visit so you don't miss out on some of the locals best kept secrets! Ronnie Long Park is a great beach side playground that always draws the crowds.
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The Club at Parkwood, Parkwood
The Club at Parkwood is the perfect family friendly dining spot! While the main pavilions are open and airy, encouraging relaxed dining, The Backyard is where you want to be with its large grassy area and huge free jumping castle!
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The first 3 months – Gold Coast businesses supporting new mothers
Sharing the things that helped me to get through the first 3 months. Every baby is different, and so there is always help to be sought and tips and tricks to be found. It is fantastic to see how much support and how many amazing businesses there are on the Gold Coast! I really didn't need to look further than my own back yard to find the answers to so many of my problems and questions. Here's who helped me get through the fourth trimester.
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DIY Sensory Boxes
One thing that is always great to have on hand is a sensory box. They don't have to be complex, but something that will occupy little hands and minds for an hour or so is very useful! Here are 3 DIY sensory boxes I've created for our playroom that are already on high rotation.
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Christmas Time: Reindeer Food
A sprinkle of magic Reindeer Food on Christmas Eve is guaranteed to help Santa and his reindeer find your house to deliver presents! While you can buy some in shops now, it's not always animal friendly (please, don't use glitter!!), and it's so easy to make some yourself instead. Whip some of this up and be sure to sprinkle it on the lawn before bedtime on Christmas Eve.
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Christmas Time: Paper Plate Trees
Paper plate Christmas trees are a great way to get creative with your kids paintings! Set up paper plates to be painted instead of paper, and let them paint away. Then with a few snips of the scissors plus a few decorations, you have yourself a Christmas tree!
