REVIEW: Vuly Ultra Trampoline - Medium Are your best childhood memories of jumping on a trampoline in your backyard? Nothing says Aussie childhood like bouncing for hours, practicing cool flips and and running the sprinkler underneath on hot days. Now as parents, we get to introduce our kids to the joy of trampolines. Our family has been bounce-testing one of Australia’s favourite and safest trampoline made by Vuly - Ultra Trampoline (Medium). While my two boys insist I tell you it’s “really cool” and “the best ever”, I know you’ll want to hear about some of the practical and safety features ..read more

Regular classes, school holiday programs & birthday parties! Have you thought about extra-curricular activities for your kids? Thanks to ,things for kids, I’ve found 8 different kid’s classes and activities scattered across Melbourne. Many of them run regular sessions, school holiday programs and host birthday parties. Whether your kids have been begging for ballet classes, crafting up a storm or just love some good old kick-to-kick, there’s something on this list to explore and try! This post is kindly sponsored by ,things for kids and written by Motherhood Melbourne. FYI - If these acti ..read more

15 water play parks and places in Melbourne & beyond. Don't know anyone with a pool? That's ok, because all of the cool kids are splish-splashin' at some of Melbourne's best WATER PLAY parks and places. Grab your beach bag and explore 15 water play wonderlands. With the help of ,thingsforkids.com.au, I've found a great mix of paid and FREE warmer-weather fun in Melbourne & beyond. Enjoy some summer lovin' with the fam-bam. This post is kindly sponsored by ,things for kids and written by Motherhood Melbourne. FYI - If these water play parks & places aren’t in your hood, use ,things ..read more

If you’re reading this article, then you are likely already aware of all the challenges of sticking to a strict gluten-free diet. If you or one of your children suffer from coeliac disease or a severe gluten intolerance, even the smallest amount of bread or wheat could lead to the onset of a medical ordeal you want to avoid. It also doesn’t help if you have a gluten-intolerant child who is also in the age range of fussy eating behaviours. However, just because you might need to cut gluten from your or your child’s diet doesn’t mean you have to give up on all the foods and meals you both love ..read more

Looking for a Melbourne café for your next Mothers group catch-up? Playcentres are great and all but when you need your good coffee fix, Melb cafés are the way to go. I’ve done the groundwork for you and used ,thingsforkids.com.au to find 5 places that are both Mama and kid-friendly. These have plenty of space to host a large group and things to entertain the kiddies while you drink your coffee piping-hot. This post is kindly sponsored by ,things for kids and written by Motherhood Melbourne. FYI - If these cafes aren’t in your hood, use ,thingsforkids.com.au to discover nearby kid-friendly pl ..read more

The Numu-Roo breathable mattress is now in Australia! Getting a good night’s sleep is the holy grail of parenting. We know that when bub sleeps, Mum sleeps. Mattress selection plays a big part in whether we will kick those parenting sleep goals. When Ron Hoffman moved to Melbourne with his family, they were on the hunt for a breathable mattress for their 3rd child. Ron says “we couldn’t find anything, so we brought it from Israel. We decided we wanted to allow Australian parents to have the option of giving Numu to their bubs.” The Numu-Roo is not like any mattress you’ve ever seen before. Th ..read more

PART 2 - Bali fun for kids, places to eat and day spas. You've survived the flight from Melbourne to Bali (high-five Mama). Now what? You've got to entertain the kiddies so they'll sleep through the night. Thankfully, Bali has become a holiday mecca that caters well for Aussie families. Plus, the Bali dining scene gives Melbourne foodies a run for their money. In PART 2 of travelling with kids in Bali, I'll take you through the kids activities we tried, each restaurant we ate at and the day spas where we got our bliss on. This review is based on my personal experience. There's tips and also a ..read more

PART 1 - Bali accommodation, transport, money, nannies, baby items and rad resources. Ticket booked for Bali? You lucky sun-chaser. You’re in for a treat because Bali is a great destination for a family holiday. Sure the kids will still be calling out “Muuuum” 173 times per day, but it’s a little easier to hear when you’re poolside with a Pina Colada. I’ve just returned from 10 nights (boooo Melbourne’s cold weather) and would love to share some key info to help you plan a smooth trip. For some context, at the time of travel (July 2019), our family consists of 2 adults (I’m Holly and never ta ..read more

Download the Silver Top app to get around Melbourne safely. Firstly, have you ever been in a taxi and not asked “busy night?” It just rolls out, every-single-time. Secondly, (and bit more seriously) have you felt unsafe? Or, wondered if your driver is being paid fairly? I’m happy to report that you can now relax when it comes to travelling in a taxi around Melbourne. The latest app from Melbourne-owned service - Silver Top Taxis, puts you in good hands. Find out how this app will help you feel safe, make travel easier and put a stop to your older kids treating you as their personal taxi drive ..read more

Look what's on for Melbourne's July School Holidays The beloved ,Roola Boola Children’s Art Festival is on these school holidays across Stonnington. It’s delivering an exciting program packed with performances, workshops and activities that will delight all children’s imaginations. Your kids can finally run away with circus, learn magic tricks, bust out some hip hop moves or create fizzy bath-bombs. Here’s the details you need to get festival ready and some of the must-see events that’ll be happening. This post is kindly sponsored by City of Stonnington who are proud to host the Roola Boola C ..read more