by [email protected] | August 14, 2018 | In the Garden | 0 Comments

Raised garden beds have been a saviour in my garden. When I moved into my home I couldn’t wait to set up my new veggie patch. I have fond memories of my Dad growing veggies when I was growing up. This is something I've always wanted to replicate for my children....

by [email protected] | July 25, 2018 | Recipes | 0 Comments

How good is a belly-warming soup when the temperature drops? I have been known to eat it for 3 meals a day until it’s all gone. When Cindy shared her White Winter Vegetable Soup recipe with me, I knew it would be a winner, especially with this delicious mix of...

by [email protected] | July 11, 2018 | Family Outdoors | 0 Comments

If you’re looking for fire pits, Australia has a lot to offer.  After all, there is nothing more satisfying, on a cold winters evening, than sitting around a log fire and being warmed in its glow.  Man has been building fires for thousands of years to provide...

by [email protected] | July 4, 2018 | Family Outdoors, Kids Garden Activities | 0 Comments

If you are looking for a Kids Cubby House, then you might just appreciate an inside peep into what kids think about cubby houses and what they would like inside. One thing we have learned is that ask a child and you'll get an honest answer! A...

by [email protected] | June 25, 2018 | Recipes | 0 Comments

I love having something on hand in the fridge for when you are super busy or you need a side for a BBQ. This Healthy Brown Rice Salad with Cashews is bursting with flavour and nourishing goodness. You can grow your own capsicums, spring onions, Italian parsley, garlic...

by [email protected] | June 23, 2018 | Family Outdoors, In the Garden | 0 Comments

Sustainable living is not just a buzzword or the latest catchphrase people are using. Have you heard the words 'reducing carbon footprint'? This is the best type of example I can visually give you. If you think for a moment about the different impression a footprint...

by [email protected] | June 14, 2018 | Family Outdoors, In the Garden | 0 Comments

There is nothing like growing your own nutrient-dense food for your family to enjoy. It's a great way to get the kids involved in gardening as well. The thing is, it's not as simple as grabbing some punnets from your local nursery and putting them in the soil. Sure...

by [email protected] | June 6, 2018 | In the Garden, Kids Garden Activities | 2 Comments

As a family, we love being out in our garden listening to nature. The kids get to watch and learn all about the local wildlife in the area because it's important for them to know that this is a shared environment. The twitter of local birds sure does make a garden...

by [email protected] | May 9, 2018 | Recipes | 0 Comments

The ultimate way to make a beetroot salad is from fresh ingredients, and there is nothing better than growing beetroot in your family food garden. This recipe is a fresh, crisp and flavoursome way to enjoy a garden salad and showcase your amazing fresh produce from...

by [email protected] | May 2, 2018 | Family Outdoors, In the Garden | 0 Comments

Retractable Hose Reel Review Who would have thought a retractable hose reel would take me back in time to when I was a kid. You know, the good old days, when milk was delivered to the doorstep in glass jars by the 'milko'. He would then collect the empty bottles to...

by [email protected] | April 23, 2018 | Kids Garden Activities | 0 Comments

Garden Fairy Party There is something so magical about a garden fairy party and the fairy party decorations, especially when you are young. Even as an adult, I have to admit, looking through a lens and seeing the atmosphere was pretty amazing. Planning a big party,...

by [email protected] | April 12, 2018 | Family Outdoors, In the Garden, Kids Garden Activities | 0 Comments

Garden Releaf Garden Releaf is an innovative program to help people understand the benefits a garden has on your health and wellbeing. Sadly nearly 3 million Australian's live with depression and anxiety. Garden Releaf Day is a chance for you to get involved by...

by [email protected] | April 4, 2018 | Kids Garden Activities | 0 Comments

Can you see an amazing succulent garden created out of recycled books? Correct. You can grow succulents in just about anything these days, and recycled books is an awesome cost-effective way to enjoy indoor succulents. You can pick up a hard covered book for next to...

by [email protected] | March 29, 2018 | Kids Garden Activities | 0 Comments

A super teacher deserves an awesome gift to show your child's commitment to learning for the year. Why not gift your new super teacher something that can grow with your child. My kids were so excited when they handed their teachers gifts out last week. It's one of...

by [email protected] | March 20, 2018 | In the Garden, Kids Garden Activities | 0 Comments

The kids will have so much fun making our bee-friendly seed balls using flower seeds. Bees and flowers make up such a vital component of our food garden production. So much of Australia's agricultural output depends on the honey bee. Without their amazing ability to...

by [email protected] | March 14, 2018 | Family Outdoors, In the Garden, Kids Garden Activities | 0 Comments

We built our insect hotel out of leftover building material and we also collected twigs and branches we found on a family nature walk. It was definitely a fun project to do with the whole family and a great way to educate the kids on the difference between the good...

by [email protected] | March 5, 2018 | Kids Garden Activities | 0 Comments

You can recycle coffee pods by turning them into amazing succulents planters. Not all homes will appreciate the use of coffee pods, but there is one special little place that welcomes tiny innovations and that's the magical world of fairy gardens. We love upcycling,...

by [email protected] | February 21, 2018 | Kids Garden Activities | 0 Comments

When the kids brought out the paints and asked me if they could do some painting, my daughter decided painting leaves was a good way to incorporate nature. Who was I to argue right? I mean when you have a child that loves nature as much as you, painting leaves sounded...

by [email protected] | February 15, 2018 | Kids Garden Activities | 0 Comments

  Recently we featured in an article on Mouths of Mums chatting about mindfulness for kids which you can encourage in your very own garden by focusing on 3 valuable words which are mind health connect. We share this with you below: Mindfulness as an adult can be very...

by [email protected] | February 7, 2018 | Recipes | 0 Comments

Kids lunch boxes can be a real challenge. Coming up with new kids lunch ideas every day is something I think every parent can relate to. When kids come home from school and their faces are red they tend to head straight for the ice blocks. You can't help but feel...