Le Bon Choix at Pacific Fair evokes a sense of Parisian luxury, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't stop by for cake and coffee with the kids! Welcoming everyone, from those dreaming of a European vacation to mums and bubs on the morning coffee run, Le Bon Choix serves up the most incredible cakes, sweet treats, sandwiches and coffees. Tucked into the back corner you'll find the cutest little kids corner, allowing you to wait for your treats in peace while the kids are occupied!
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The Celebration Journal
Here is the solution to no longer spending money on expensive cards, or homemade treasures shoved in a drawer to gather dust. Get yourselves a Celebration Journal!! On each special occasion, the journal comes out and the kids can draw or write something special. Birthdays, Mother's Day, even Easter or Christmas - the Journal has you covered!
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Shack & Co Cafe, Mudgeeraba
We all know how hard dining out with kids can be, so when a cafe comes along like Shack & Co, catering to families by not only having a kids menu, but also some space for kids to move about - you know you're on to a winner!
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Gold Coast parks for early walkers
Heading to a playground with an early walker can often be a difficult task - the play equipment is too advanced, the play surface not baby friendly, the list goes on. One of the most common questions I'm asked is where are the best parks to visit with little ones who are just starting to coast around holding on to things, or have started toddling around but aren't confident on their feet. Well, this list is for you! Here is my list of playgrounds that cater for the 10mth - 2 year age group.
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Before school protein pancakes
If you've got a fussy eater, you're likely to worry about how your child will cope during a school day. Breakfast time has always been a battle in our house, with many of the preferred options high on sugar and low on sustenance. Enter these protein pancakes. They have changed breakfast time for us, there are no more battles (in fact, they beg for them!), and I know they are fuelling the kids well for a busy day. So it would be rude of me to not share this little gem of a recipe with you!
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Ideas for celebrating New Years at home with kids
With younger children, sometimes we just have to admit that a night out at the fireworks for New Year's Eve isn't going to work. There's no fun in cranky, tired children thrown in amongst huge crowds!! It's more than ok to stay home and celebrate instead! But that doesn't mean you can't have some fun! Here are some ideas that we'll be using to make our celebrations special and fun.
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Travel tips for families
Travel is back on the cards and there's never been a better time to take a family holiday! While we're all a bit out of practice post-pandemic, travel with toddlers and young children is always a bit daunting no matter how experienced you are! However, with a bit of planning, you can be on your way to some fun and memorable family experiences. Here I'm sharing what I've learned and what works for my family when travelling.
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Sofitel Fiji – family holiday review
In September 2022, our family of four (children 4yrs and 16mths) headed over to Sofitel Fiji, Denarau for a week long family holiday! After receiving lots of questions, I wanted to do a post to summarise our trip and how things worked for us. Everyone travels to Fiji for different reasons, and this was the perfect holiday for us!
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Where to donate your pre-loved goods on the Gold Coast
Clutter is one of my worst enemies – I honestly feel like I can’t think straight when there is too much clutter around! I’m always looking for opportunities to clear out things that we no longer need or use. At the same time however, I don’t want to continually add to landfill, so I try to be smart about what I do with our pre-loved goods. Here I’ll share with you my tips for the wardrobe clear out and how to find a new purpose for your pre-loved goods that will support a good cause.
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Nobbys Shack, Mermaid Beach
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.
