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  • Birthdays,  Parties & celebrations

    An afternoon tea with Peppa Pig

    April 22, 2024

    A fun little afternoon tea with Peppa Pig to celebrate my youngest child's 3rd birthday!

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    ‘It’s fun to BEE one’ First birthday party theme

    April 15, 2022

    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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    Ultimate guide to kids birthday party venues on the Gold Coast

    November 4, 2020

    Looking for somewhere to host your next kids birthday party? You've come to the right place! Here are over 40 different Gold Coast birthday party venues ranging across indoor activities, play centres, adrenalin activities, outdoor activities, arcades and bowling, and free parks and gardens. The hardest part will be choosing just one!

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    34 Places that offer birthday freebies on the Gold Coast

    September 4, 2020

    There are so many great birthday freebies that you can get on the Gold Coast, whether you're young or old you're going to want to sign up now!

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    ‘Teddy bear’s picnic’ First birthday party theme

    June 20, 2019

    This was such a fun party to plan, and the teddy bear picnic theme is perfect for a first birthday. With most children this age still crawling, toys on picnic blankets and cuddly teddy bears are perfect! This makes for a great morning or afternoon tea party, and the colours can be easily adapted to suit your taste.

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    First birthday gifts for boys

    June 10, 2019

    With Master A turning one recently, and another eight first birthday parties to attend (didn't think that part through when we formed a mother's group of all May babies!!) I've seen a lot of gift ideas!! I thought I'd round up some of my favourites in a few price categories, catering for those buying for their son, grandson, nephew, family member or friend!

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Tucked alongside one of the main streets of Helens Tucked alongside one of the main streets of Helensvale, many drive straight past Lions Park at Helensvale without realising what this gem has to offer! Families with kids ranging in ages will love this spot, as there is enough equipment to occupy the youngest through to the eldest of children. Got a ninja warrior on hand? This will also be the park for you, with it’s parkour inspired equipment keeping even the most skilled climber occupied for hours! The main feature of this playground is the giant pirate ship inspired fort, with look-outs, a net bridge and a mega slide! Little ones will not be able to tackle this equipment, as the only way up is to climb the nets! To the side of this you’ll find the parkour cube, with rope monkey bars, rock climbing wall and swinging obstacles to tackle ninja warrior style. For the little ones, there is a bunch of equipment perfectly suited to toddlers or early primary students. Choose between the mini fort and slide, bumble bee rocker, see-saw, wobble boards, swing set and rope spinner. All of this set out underneath big shady trees, providing shade and a nice breeze. In terms of facilities, this park ticks all the boxes. You’ll find picnic shelters, a toilet block, water fountain and BBQ all located alongside the playground.
Have you heard of @natpat before? Well these littl Have you heard of @natpat before? Well these little stick on superpowers are now available in @chemistwarehouseaus and even easier to get your hands on! We've been fans of the BuzzPatch for many years now, but the @natpat range is HUGE! Mosquito repellent, itch relief, uv sensors, calming and focus patches, as well as seasonal, bedtime and breathe easy patches, they're all here on @chemistwarehouseaus shelves. Winter is always a time for congestion and sniffles, so having the Breathe Easy patches in my first aid kit is essential. Formulated with a 100% natural blend of eucalyptus, essential oils and menthol, . I pop it on at night time to help the kids wake up clear and congestion free. Without the need to put anything directly on their skin, they're Safe for babies, kids and adults. Store them in the chemist warehouse exclusive container, and breeze through the winter sniffles. [Ad] #NATPAT #EssentialOilStickers #breatheeasystickers #buzzpatch
I’ve found the happiest of happy hours! @vapiano I’ve found the happiest of happy hours! @vapianoaustralia not only knocks it out of the park with their pasta and pizza, but their happy hour is family-friendly and great value! On DAILY (yes, that’s right, every single day) from 4pm – 6pm, there is a special Happy Hour menu with snacks from just $5, $10 cocktails, and $6 beer, wine and spirits. We love to head there about 5pm for dinner with the kids, which gives us an hour of their happy hour prices. We get started with a trio of dips, some cheesy garlic bread and a few cocktails, then order a pizza and pasta off the main menu to share – more than enough for us to eat and great value for a family dinner out! This is not a sponsored post, I just honestly eat here at least once a month (ok, maybe twice 😆)! What are some of your top family-friendly tips for dining out at restaurants? I’ve linked my kids eat free guide in stories for you too!
@theekka kicked off today, and gloomy skies didn't @theekka kicked off today, and gloomy skies didn't scare us off! I've always been a huge fan of the Ekka and love now being able to share the Ekka traditions with my kids. The Animal Nursery, Sideshow Alley, agricultural pavilions, the cattle, the baking, everything has so much nostalgia! The kids are a bit young to make it to the evening show, but one year soon we'll attempt that. For now, a day at the Ekka suits us just fine! Are you off to the Ekka this year? Or will you wait for @the_gc_show? Maybe both!?
What's the best playground + cafe combo on the nor What's the best playground + cafe combo on the northern Gold Coast? Come check out Buckler Park at Helensvale! Buckler Park has a fantastic playground with tunnel slides, climbing opportunities and a trampoline. There's also a smaller playground, plus swings, a flying fox and a sand play zone! The best part is the fabulous @funnybonecoffee cafe located just steps from the park! Serving dine in or takeaway, it's the perfect stop for morning tea or lunch following your playground adventure.
Hosting an exchange student has been something tha Hosting an exchange student has been something that was on our radar for the past year, after my eldest son was introduced to the exchange program at his school. For the past 24 years, our school has hosted 40-odd students from its Japanese sister school for a homestay exchange – what has got to be one of the longest homestay exchange programs running on the Gold Coast! (fun fact: I attended the same school as my children, and my family hosted a student in the first year of the exchange!) This year, when the call came for families to host, we put our hands up and got involved in a very rewarding experience as part of this cultural exchange. I thought I’d share some of our experiences and tips on what to do with your student, for anyone who might be considering hosting a student of their own sometime. You can check out my blog post now in stories or at the link in my bio. Happy to answer any questions!
@botanicalbazaar is the Gold Coast’s Garden & Su @botanicalbazaar is the Gold Coast’s Garden & Sustainability Festival, held on the first weekend in August every year. It's one of my family's favourite festivals because it is so different to what we normally experience. Expect chill vibes (no over-stimulating sensory overloads!), carefully curated exhibitors, artisans and even food trucks - everyone here has been selected with purpose. This festival is all about healthy and sustainable living and supporting small local businesses and entertainers. Explore varied plant nurseries and landscape designers, shop for garden materials and tools, organic beauty products and botanical homewares. From composting to keeping chickens, creating habitat gardens to beekeeping, bushfood to food preservation and survival skills. Learn how to live off the grid and many other sustainable living concepts. Don't miss the Kids Hub, which offers family entertainment with a bunch of nature-inspired arts and crafts.  If you're keen to go, you're in luck - It's a 2 day festival so you can head there tomorrow! 📍Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang 💲$20/adult, kids under 16 are free. 🚗 Parking is available onsite for $5 (money goes to the Lions Club) 🎟 buy your tickets online at www.botanicalbazaar.com.au or at the door
With over 100 playground reviews over on my websit With over 100 playground reviews over on my website, mrslardeedah.com, it can be hard narrowing it down to a few for the bucket list! So, as a starting point for your playground discoveries, I've rounded up all the mega slides on the Gold Coast so you can tick them each off your list and say you’ve conquered them all! Find the full list linked in my stories, at my profile or on mrslardeedah.com. 1- Robina Greenheart Parklands 2- Pat Fagan Park 3- Livvi's Place 4- Frascott Park 5- Aquila Park 6- Bim'bimba Park 7- Sickle Park 8- Schuster Park 9- Country Paradise Parklands 10- Parklake Park 11- Robert Neumann Park 12- Tugun Park 13- Pirate Park 14- Broadwater Parklands
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