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21 things to do in the school holidays - on a budget!
How does one entertain children and visitors on a restricted budget during the school holidays?
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Printable school holiday planner
Download and print this free printable chart to organise the school holidays.
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Top picnic spots in Australia
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21 pro Pokemon GO tips
The incredibly popular app doesn't come with many instructions, but here are some tips from what we've learned so far.
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Grandad builds Disneyland like theme park in backyard for grandkids
Welcome to Dobbsland –a backyard Disney-inspired theme park, where admission is free. And the rides are a labour of love.
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This Aussie stay-at-home dad is winning at school holiday parenting
Take some inspiration from father-of-two Steven Childs. The musician and blogger is hands-down winning at school holiday parenting.
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Canadian sisters' lemonade stand shut down by government
Eliza and Adela Andrews were selling lemonade to fundraise for summer camp. That was until they were shut down.
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Seven creative art classes for kids to try
Give kids a chance to unleash their inner Picasso and get their creative juices flowing.
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Think twice before posting that holiday snap
We have a unique responsibility to protect the physical as well as the digital safety of their children. We are custodians and curators of our child's digital adolescence.
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Winter school holiday guide
Your guide to entertaining the kids these holidays.
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How to make a tornado in a jar
If you're after some screen-free school holiday activities, why not draw some inspiration from five-year-old science whiz, Oliver.
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Margot Robbie shares her most embarrassing childhood photo
Gorgeous Aussie actress Margot Robbie appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live last week, revealing that she once lied to get glasses, so she could look like Harry Potter.
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Hilarious things kids want to be when they grow up
If you haven't already asked your child what they want to be when they grow up, maybe it's time you did. If their answers are anything like these children, you're sure to get a good giggle out of the conversation.
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Win free tickets to Sydney's new Kidtopia festival
Picture your best day ever. A family outing with delicious food, great music and fun things to do.
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