I'm a Brisbane writer and the busy mum of two boys aged 8 and 10. My freelance work includes parenting articles for Brisbane's Child, Kids on the Coast, and on-line parenting magazines. After 10 years of exploring the ins and outs of Brisbane's parks, soccer fields, kid-friendly eateries, school holiday freebies, etc, etc, I'm keen to share my discoveries with other families.
If you're looking for a pretty walk that's active but not too hard, permits four-legged friends, and ends in a great vie... [more]
As the Out of the Box website says, it's only 44 more sleeps (or even fewer by the time you read this) till this hugely ... [more]
Well, like 50,000 other Brisbanites, our family headed off to the A-league soccer final on Sunday afternoon to watch the... [more]
Last weekend we visited Pomona, a peaceful hinterland town on the Sunshine Coast.
With family up there, we are regul... [more]
I'm no shopaholic, and I'm not much into consumerism, but I think that the designers have done a beautiful job on the re... [more]
The University of Queensland lakes are a great free place to take children to picnic, visit the ducks, ride scooters or ... [more]
Underwood Park, near Rochedale on Brisbane's southside, is a sprawling complex featuring playgrounds, sportsfields, a BM... [more]
Oriel Park at Ascot is a charming park with a good playground, stately trees, and a lovely heritage feel.
My family v... [more]
The Five Most Useful Parenting Books I've Read
When faced with a tricky parenting decision, some parents rely on instin... [more]
Well, this picture says it all, really. The victorious Roar team embraces and celebrates another grand final win, while ... [more]
Brisbane Roar coach Ange Postecoglou has refused to confirm whether or not he's leaving Brisbane and heading south to th... [more]
GOMA has another great kids' activity on this holidays, with 'Fly Away Home' on at the Children's Art Centre.
This ac... [more]
Brisbane City Council is offering a fantastic range of free kids' environmental activities this Easter school holidays, ... [more]
If you're looking for an active alternative for the upcoming school holidays, a Starsports Soccer Clinic might be the go... [more]
I can't exactly remember when I first came across the lovely folks from Bazil Grumble, and their wonderful, imaginative ... [more]
My eight-year-old and I spent much of last Sunday at Somerville House school, in South Brisbane, where he was participat... [more]
The City Botanic Gardens is one of my favourite places, and this is one of my favourite views.
As you walk along the... [more]
One of the best things we did on the Christmas holidays was head to northern New South Wales for a holiday near the seas... [more]
If you own a dog, here's a great chance to get outdoors, give your pooch some exercise, and raise money for Guide Dogs Q... [more]
Roma Street Parklands is one of my favourite places to visit. My sons particularly love the huge waterfall, the misty ra... [more]
There are bookclubs for women, bookclubs for men, bookclubs for singles, even bookclubs for people who don't really like... [more]
We spent late afternoon on Australia Day visiting Kangaroo Point Park, on top of the cliffs at Kangaroo Point. Although ... [more]
With boys aged eight and ten, I am now the veteran of (wait, let me count) sixteen birthday parties that we've held (n... [more]
If you've got a preschooler and you love Alice in Wonderland (or just a crazy hat), you need to head to the State Librar... [more]
Tognini's Cafe at the State Library of Queensland was one of our favourites when my boys were younger. Tognini's served ... [more]
It's huge -- it's kitsch -- it's fake mediaeval -- it's the big knight outside the Macadamia Castle on the Pacific Highw... [more]
This feisty forest dragon popped out from the undergrowth while we were munching our pies at the Humble Pie Garden Cafe ... [more]
We were visiting friends in Bardon the other day and wanted to stretch our legs and get kids and dogs out of the house. ... [more]
When I was a uni student and a vegetarian, Humble Pies were a staple part of my diet. Healthy, yummy and affordable, the... [more]
I grew up on the Sunshine Coast, home at various times to the Big Pineapple, Big Shell, Big Stubby, and a fairytale cast... [more]
We normally only drive through Cleveland and Raby Bay on our way to catch the ferry to Stradbroke Island.
But, over ... [more]
I'm not sure if this playground has an official name, but everybody I know always refers to it as the 'Froggy Playground... [more]
A hungry eight-year-old can lead a family unexpected places.
Take my family, for example. There we were at South Bank... [more]
A bit under two hours drive from Brisbane, Peregian offers a beautiful beach -- and lots of other fun things to do.
I... [more]
We've just come back from our second great summer holiday at Horizons apartments at Peregian Beach. When I say 'we', I m... [more]
One Sunday recently I was invited to join a group of friends for morning coffee at Echidna Magic Restaurant at Mount Gra... [more]
Most adults tend to swim at the Council pool closest to home, and that's a sensible thing. But, after having kids, many ... [more]
With its dramatic landscapes, gorgeous wildflowers and plentiful bushwalks, Girraween National Park is one of my family'... [more]
Despite the drizzle last Saturday night, it was a beautiful evening to visit the Christmas Tree in King George Square, w... [more]
Laserforce at Woolloongabba is an alternative reality where kids become laser lords and grown-ups (mostly men) become ki... [more]