The best way to spend screen-free time these holidays

Worried by the amount of time your kids are spending in front of a screen these school holidays? Try these fun ideas from Megan...more

21 budget tips for fun school holidays that won't break the bank

If your purse is looking a bit bare after Christmas but you’ve still got to get through the rest of the school holidays, don’t...more

Rainy day activities to keep you sane

Rainy days can have even the most hands-on mum begging for a break, but they need not be stress-filled or cabin-fevered! more

Have a fun family movie night at home

Most families are living on a budget, and let’s face it, a family trip to the cinemas when you’re buying tickets, popcorn...more

Out and about with kids on a budget: 7 fun summer ideas

When your kids say, “Mum, I’m bored. What can we doooooooooo?” it’s always a good idea to have a list of...more

Dial 000: It's a play emergency!

Got half an hour to kill in between running the kids from here to there and back again? Fortunately, the weather’s good and...more

How to make every trip to the park an adventure

If you’re a parent you’ve likely spent countless hours at the park or playground. You’ve pushed the swing for...more

8 (mostly) free ways to keep boredom away

There comes a point in the school holidays where the money has been stretched so far between holiday-care excursions, movies, indoor...more

Going on a picnic? Free cheat sheet

I love a picnic. Remember when we had this Wintery picnic a few weeks ago? It was so COLD that day, but hot tea and the misty day...more

School holidays: 5 painting ideas for kids

Breathe. You’re halfway there. There is just one week left of the school holidays (well, in NSW anyway!) – you’re...more

10 pen-worthy travel journals

Have you ever kept a journal? Or a travel journal, even? more

Save your sanity with a loose summer holidays routine

When those much longed for ‘long holidays’ finally roll around I am so tempted to just throw all routines out the window,...more