I take my fun pretty seriously. That may sound like a foxy moron of sorts, but it’s true. Even though I don’t shy away from the serious, difficult and complex …
What to Do in Inverloch With (or Without) Kids
Inverloch is such a great spot to visit, with or without kids. If it’s not on your radar – and it should be – Inverloch is situated on Victoria’s south east …
5 Australian Homewares Labels I’m Loving Right Now
The changing of the seasons is not only a super exciting time in fashion – it’s when all the new ranges of home wares, furniture and bedlinen are also launched. And …
A Few of My Favourite Things #5 of 2017
Welcome to this week’s edition of A Few of My Favourite Things. Last year, one of you lovely readers – thanks Sam! – told me you enjoyed these posts because …
Tips for Parents “Starting School”
Updated January 2017 This week, I’m preparing to send my youngest son to school. Gulp. And while I have mixed feelings about this – hashtag emo – I’m mostly excited …
What to do on Phillip Island with Kids
Updated February 2019 Growing up in the early ’80s, my family and I spent a week or so every summer at my great Uncle and Aunt’s beach house in Ventnor, …
What to Pack for a Holiday Rental/Driving Holiday
Every January, we pack up the car and head down to one of Victoria’s many coastal towns where we rent a holiday house for a week or so. It supposed …
Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids Under 12
For the last few years, I’ve been using this guide for some inspo when it comes to Christmas gift giving for my three boys. Now that they are that little bit …
Family Holiday Tips, Destinations and Ideas – Part 2
Welcome to the second post in this series on Family Holidays – Ideas, Destinations and Tips (you can catch up with the first here) in which I’ve asked some of my …
Family Holiday Tips, Destinations & Ideas – Part 1
There’s never a time when I’m not planning my next holiday. Whether’s it’s a weekend away with friends at a caravan park or a family holiday somewhere tropical, I’m always …
Noosa with Kids
In the September school holidays, we joined half of Victoria – or so it seemed – on holiday on the sunny Sunshine Coast. Our digs were in Noosaville (details below) …
How to Have a Great Day at The Royal Melbourne Show
It’s that time of year again. The Royal Melbourne Show is on. Are you contemplating taking the kids but are filled with dread at the thought of a stressful and super expensive …
Gift Ideas for Boys Aged 5 – 12
I think I’ve finally recovered from our recent birthday festival. With all three of our sons born within three weeks of each other, including two birthdays within 4 days – …
Thailand with Kids
After our action packed trip to the U.S. last year, we decided that this year we wanted to mix things up a bit and have some serious downtime. Last year …
Life Issues: The Sandwich Generation
Sponsored by Calvary Community Care Have you ever had a convo with one of your parents and realised that, somehow, all of a sudden, you’re turning into the parent? That …
Life Issues: Sibling Shenanigans
If you were to ask me to describe the school holidays just gone in two words, I’d say Sibling Shenanigans. With three boys aged 9, 7 and 4, there are always …
What to Do in Bendigo With (or Without) Kids
In the school holidays just gone, Mr SnS and I packed the kids (and half the house) and hit the Calder for a few nights in Bendigo, in the Victorian …
Tips for Travelling in Tasmania with Kids
This post is sponsored by Spirit of Tasmania If you’ve been following along with me on Facebook or Instagram lately, you’ll know that Team Shenanigans and I recently returned from …
Happy Christmas from Shenanigans Central
Well, that’s almost a wrap for 2015. Later this week we’ll be celebrating Christmas 2015 and, if you’re like me, you might also be scratching your head and wondering, “Where …
Now that I’m 40
Well today’s my birthday. And yes, I’m the big Four-O. Far. Out. Four decades. Nearly half of which has been spent in formal education at primary and high school plus …
Gift Ideas for Kids Under 10 – Christmas 2015
Well it’s beginning to look a LOT like Christmas. How’s that working out for you? Me? I’m doing ok as I’ve been reasonably organised this year. I started buying gifts in …