I am a freelance writer living in Perth. I love getting out and about with my two little girls Olivia and Emma and after 20 years of my life in Perth I am still learning so much about the city. I am also chief editor of Perth Mums Group, and enjoy contributing stories about the trials and tribulations of motherhood.
If you've ever watched any fictional medical show, you will know just how many pints of blood they go through in the spa... [more]
Situated just up the hill from Armadale's city centre and along Albany Highway sits Bedfordale, a picturesque, semi-rura... [more]
Soup is believed to have been around since the end of the Stone Age, with evidence from the time including small boiling... [more]
My parenting experience is littered with instances of having to help one child or another get down from somewhere they c... [more]
There has been a giant, crab-shaped hole in Western Australia's heart for the past three years. In 2023, the much-loved ... [more]
With a click of steel-capped heels and a swig of Emu Export, the Hairy Godmother has arrived at Perth Fringe World 2023,... [more]
The Swan River waterfront really is the jewel in the Perth crown. There are so many attractions located along the way, i... [more]
In the course of my life, I have become many things to many people. Wife. Sister. Friend. Mother. Taxi driver. Conflict ... [more]
There is nothing more synonomous with the Australian lifestyle than sunshine. Who doesn't love a few poolside drinks wit... [more]
2022 marks something new in our household: Elf on the Shelf. Since my child's teacher introduced a very naughty elf name... [more]
If there's one reminder that summer is just around the corner, it's a visit to the award-winning Summer x Salt Markets. ... [more]
It's been 9 years since the world was introduced to the kingdom of Arendelle and its long-sheltered young princesses, El... [more]
The fringe of Perth's CBD has a colourful new edition designed to welcome families while paying respect to the tradition... [more]
One of the state's most popular beachside markets is back from October 2021 to showcase an amazing line-up of consciousl... [more]
For one weekend only, Wanneroo Botanic Gardens is going back to the best decade in history….yes, the eighties!
Ok, t... [more]
I love my children more than anything else in this world, and I love them just that teeny tiny bit more when I have had ... [more]
When you think of Perth, street art is not something that pops to mind. Melbourne, yes of course - with its incredible a... [more]
A cafe with a playground is just one of those things in life that makes parenting easier and eating out with little kids... [more]
Over 100 years ago on the shores of Albany's Mount Clarence, Australian soldiers from throughout the country stood, awai... [more]
Did you know that in an average day, you will make around 35,000 choices? While most of these are small or regular decis... [more]
Did you know that only 4 per cent of Australia's top 200 publicly listed companies have achieved gender balance in line ... [more]
Bulk wholesaler Costco has finally come to Perth. After making umpteen visits to the Melbourne stores since 2013, I set ... [more]
Every now and again a playground comes along that is not just for the little kids, but for the big kids and the biggest ... [more]
Mr Snotbottom is the hysterically disgusting, popular kids comedian with a penchant for the slimy, yucky, ooey, gooey an... [more]
Even if you don't know the name Tony Galati, then surely you have shopped at one of his Spud Shed stores, or in the very... [more]
Western Australia has a tumultuous relationship with the shark, but is the ocean's oldest predator a force to be feared,... [more]
The last time I set foot in Byford and Districts Country Club, it was just a little bit too busy for a quick feed with t... [more]
The city of Perth has a huge number of fantastic attractions. We have Kings Park and Botanic Garden, one of the world's ... [more]
Have you got little 'foodies' at home? Perth has a number of fantastic cooking and food-based events just for kids these... [more]
There's no shortage of venues serving up craft beer, but where do you find the best Perth has to offer? The Urban Craft ... [more]
Have you got creative kids who love to draw their favourite cartoons and heroes? Belmont Forum is holding cartooning wor... [more]
There's no better place to give your palate a good old fashioned workout than at the Good Food & Wine Show, which will r... [more]
Did you know that Western Australia dedicates one week of the year to beer? Of course, it does. And that it's not actual... [more]
If like me, you have an (un)healthy obsession with true crime, Perth tour operator Two Feet and a Heartbeat has just the... [more]
Armadale is a sprawling city with historical ties to early settlement in Western Australia, plenty of natural bush to ex... [more]
The High Tea Party is everything you love about high tea - and more! Along with all the spoils of a delicious morning or... [more]
Perth's craft beer scene has exploded in recent years, so it's no surprise that the state's largest beer festival, the P... [more]
Are you a quiz night fanatic, or looking for a great night out with friends? Perth is a haven for quiz fans, with events... [more]
"A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good."
Fans of the mode... [more]
If you are a fan of Perth's thriving market scene, it's time to take a hike up the hill to a semi-rural suburb that host... [more]
The April school holidays are upon us, and if you're not lucky enough to be heading away over Easter, there are plenty o... [more]
Garden City Shopping Centre is absolutely heaving with school holiday activities this April, including awesome Easter fu... [more]
Karrinyup Shopping Centre has plenty of free fun for the school holidays, with an Easter Wonderland and Pinkfong BABY SH... [more]
High tea is easily one of the best ways to spend time with your mum, and what better time of year than Mother's Day? Per... [more]
Easter is one of those times of the year that has something for everyone. There are opportunities for reflection and cel... [more]
Belmont Forum will host a huge array of activities in the lead up to and during Easter, including a weekend fresh food m... [more]
Need some places to take the family this April, without busting the budget? Save your money for Easter eggs with these f... [more]
Whether you want to get your children into gardening or you just want to help teach the kids about sustainable living, O... [more]
Garden City Shopping Centre is the place to find all the latest trends this Autumn, as they celebrate this season's look... [more]
Bedfordale is a semi-rural suburb hidden away in the Perth Hills. You may not think it, but there are plenty of things t... [more]
Rossiter Pavilion playground is a new play space for the kids of Piara Waters and surrounding suburbs. It features natur... [more]
Although it took a while for the husband and I to find Pixel Play Centre in Cranbourne (I blame the GPS) and hubby said ... [more]
My husband and I recently took our 3.5 year old and 1.5 year old children on a cruise, along with my husband's mum. It w... [more]
Whatever you have planned for lunchtime on Thursday, 31 January, cancel it and head over to QV1 Plaza for the ultimate s... [more]
There are over 300 parks in the city of Cockburn, and one of the most popular is Botany Park in Hammond Park. Not only i... [more]
Kids! Are you ready for an adventure? Shazzam Kids is here to foster your imagination and take you on a journey of creat... [more]
A few weeks ago, I was disappointed to find there is a distinct lack of treasure hunt trails and similar activities in P... [more]
If you live south of the river and would like to enjoy some of the spoils of the famous Fringe World Festival close to h... [more]
Australia's flagship puppet theatre is bringing two special events to Cockburn Gateways Shopping City this summer, inclu... [more]
Millars Landing is a new community in the southern suburb of Baldivis that is located just off the Kwinana Freeway. In s... [more]