My sister and I went on a little road trip last year. We both had our kids during our 20s, so now in our 40s, we have adult children and these types of trips are becoming possible. We had THE BEST time! Our itinerary was pretty flexible, but we ended up finding the best little spots. I thought I would share our itinerary incase anyone was interested in some of the spots we found. Brisbane We both live in Brisbane, so this was our starting point. Mooball Post Office We stopped at a little place on the coast called Mooball. It’s a cute little town, with some of the utility poles with cow patter ..read more

I’ve known Penny from Mother Natured for over a decade I think now (pic below of Penny and I from a 2018 Bloggers Brunch). We’ve both been blogging for a long time. Penny is passionate about getting kids outside in nature, and has a heaps of great resources to help parents and educators to effortlessly and naturally engage with the world around them. Penny recently released a beautiful children’s book together with Emma Bear. It’s called the muddy chef. Both Penny and Emma are backed by science degrees, and have worked extensively in the public sector to protect and educate people about our e ..read more

My name is Sharron and I’d like to share my passion for buying and selling second hand and new items online. For me, it’s like having an online antique/speciality shop, where I am able to find items that people often have hunted high and low for and connect them to new happy owners. I am also sought out as an agent for finding hard-to-find things for people with specialised requests, because I know where to look. Now we have the capacity to do trading online, it really has opened up this avenue, so items aren’t just limited to chance and location and if you are lucky enough to pop into a secon ..read more

This post contains affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission of any purchase made, with no extra cost to you. It helps me with the running costs of this website. Over the past couple of years, I’ve been trying different dry shampoos to find one that I like. I really, REALLY like dry shampoo. My hair is oily, so I need to use dry shampoo between washes to take out that greasy look from the top of my head. I’m also a brunette, so I tend to look for brunette versions of dry shampoo, but I find if the dry shampoo is good, it will integrate into the hair well, regardless if there is a b ..read more

For most Australians, having a pool or being near one is essential, especially during the hotter months. I remember when I was younger, we’d play many types of pool games, whether it be Marco Polo or even diving/jumping competitions. With some help from the BAFM community, I’ve compiled the best 10 pool games to play.  1. Marco Polo Probably One of the most iconic pool games (and perhaps the most annoying). To play you need a group of people, one person the finder has to close their eyes and search around the pool to find other players. For the finder to catch a person they will need to ..read more

We have a few extra weeks before school starts this year in Queensland due the ongoing COVID situation. I am looking forward to getting back into more of a routine again, however it has been nice to have less pressure to do all the back to school stuff I usually need to do. Team at Skobi I have two children still at school this year, and they both need new school shoes. I am pleased to be supporting an Aussie/Brisbane business, Skobi Shoes this year. The shoes are locally designed by Paediatric Podiatrists in Brisbane who specialise in developing shoes that are comfy, supportive, and elegantl ..read more

Below I’ve listed 10 fabulous festive dessert ideas. 1. Black Forrest Cookie Cake This is the ultimate chocolate ripple cake but with a BIG difference – cherries and jam! Whack it all together and you have an absolutely delicious dessert. It doesn’t need to be perfectly assembled as it will all be hidden under the mountain of cream. You can also make a smaller cake by using only 1 packet of biscuits but if you are making for a group of people – use 2 packets. Find the full recipe here. 2. Strawberry Pavlova Roll Pavlova is a classic dessert that is always a favourite. Try jazzing it up ..read more

My second daughter turned 18 recently. I wanted to get a cake to mark the occasion, and had seen these lovely number cakes various places online. I asked one of her local bakeries, Sweet Hands, if they could make me one. And look how beautiful it turned out ..read more

Holidaying in new cities or foreign countries with the family can be so rewarding, but with uncertainty around travel still lingering, a family staycation in your hometown can be a great alternative. Truly! There’s no passport or VISA needed, no pre-travel COVID tests or health insurance required. Plus, there are ways that you can maximise the experience so that you really feel like you’ve had a refreshing change of pace and scenery. Be a Fun Mum writer Cath Johnsen recently enjoyed a staycation at Brisbane’s Crystalbrook Vincent Hotel. Here are her tips for organising the best family staycati ..read more

When it comes to Christmas crafts and decorating, we often think of sparkle and shine from tinsel and glitter. But the outdoors can offer inspiration on some rustic decor which can add texture and a cosy feel to your Christmas decorating. These nature inspired Christmas crafts bring the outdoors in and in a fun and festive way. Best of all they are affordable and often require very little materials to make as they are gathered from outside. Christmas Tree Craft with Layered Leaves by Mother Natured If you ever need nature inspired crafts all year round, Mother Natured is the place to head to ..read more