Launching this summer is the Sombrilla. Hollie & Harrie have designed the perfect solution for shade at the beach or even the backyard for a pint sized tea party or temporary cubby, whatever the use sombrilla will be a welcome addition to any family. Soon to be available in 3 colours, blue, yellow and red, expect to see these little beauties popping up at a beach near you.
Babycino’s
Northampton Place, South Yarra
0402 333 671
Opening Hours:
Open 7 days, 9am – 5pm
Little Eats ’soundbite review’
A backyard haven for parents and little ones. The kid’s are top priority here with an amazing play area, toys galore, changing facilities, highchairs, room for prams, lots of little eats for the little ones… the list just goes on!
Full review here at Little Eats
By Leah Squire BYOkids
We recently took our family holiday on Hamilton Island and it completely surpassed my expectations. Firstly it was all so easy, with Hamilton Island having its own airport with direct flights from major cities there is no waiting around with the kids. One flight then straight off onto a shuttle and within 5 mins you are at your accommodation. How easy is that!
We stayed in a 1 brm Whitsunday Holiday Apartments perfectly located opposite beautiful Catseye Beach. Down on the beach plenty of activities were on offer such as kayaking, snorkelling, beach volleyball etc. We spent plenty of time lounging around the pool, cocktail in hand. The kids headed off each day to activities at the sports and recreation centre taking part in kids squash comps, table tennis, bingo, mini golf and we all enjoyed the buggy rally.
Being fine food lovers one of the highlights for us was the fantastic choice of restaurants, cafes, bars etc. Kids under 12 eat free in a a range of restaurants and their meals were superb as were ours. The apartments are self contained but with the kids eat free offer we were eating out for less than it costs for the four of us to eat out at home and the food was truly spectacular hence our kitchen remained spotlessly unused for the duration of our stay.
There is no way you can get bored on Hamilton island with a busy sports team running activities all day. Plus an aquatic driving range, wire flyer, loads of day tours, bars, shops, a koala and crocodile park, walking trails, pools and heaps more. Free shuttles can get you anywhere you need to go picking up in numerous locations and run continuosly all day otherwise hire a golf buggy and have some fun.
The kids club offers a safe secure environment with a really enthusiastic fun team for kids from 6 weeks of age. They offer separate sections depending on the kids ages with age suitable games and activities. Our kids were too busy to go to kids club but I wouldnt have hesitated to enrol them for a day or two if we wanted a special day out. The kids club was spotlessly clean and all the kids were having a great time. Kids club is an additional charge but costs are reasonable. The kids club also offers a toy library where you can hire a selection of beach toys, lego, games etc daily or by the week.
There are loads of accommodation choices and they cater well for small or large families with everything ranging from hotel rooms to houses available.
Our must do recommendations: breakfast at Toucan Tango’s (the pancakes are to die for) family dinner at the steakhouse, romantic dinner for two at the Italian restaurant, get the whole family involved in beach volleyball, take the golf buggy rally challenge, wander around the marina whilst enjoying fish and chips and last but not least find a lounge on the beach or by the pool and claim it!
Clockwise from top left:
Smiling planet BPA free recycled plate from State Of Green.
Ecococoon cup set from Ecococoon
Puzzle dinner tray from Milk & Sugar
Kirikou dinner plate from Rouge Store
Gense animald friends cutlery from Little Living
Jetti Spaghetti double dippers from Millie Molly Moo
Tupperware fuel pack cool lagoon from Tupperware
Nestled against the shores of Bali’s famed Kuta beach on an impressive three-hectare prime site right in the heart of Bali’s entertainment and shopping district, the Hard Rock Hotel Bali is Asia’s first Hard Rock Hotel. The resort features 418 tribute rooms and suites fit for a rock star. The walls are adorned with images, memorabilia and icons reflecting the revolution that changed the face of music, fashion and the arts, celebrating artistes from the 50’s to late 90’s.
Rockin’ Tots to Grunge Grand Dads, the hotel is here to rock yer socks off! With Hard Rock’s signature of limitless energy, unparalleled creativity and quality service, Hard Rock Hotel Bali is a place where hotel guests can rekindle the atmosphere of the past 40 years of rock and roll culture! Come to Hard Rock Hotel Bali and feel like a star! It is all about the experience. Located just 10 minutes drive from the Bali airport and right at the heart of Bali’s entertainment and shopping district. The famous Kuta beach is right at the doorstep of the Hard Rock Hotel.
Family holidays always translate to lots of fun for kids at Hard Rock Hotel Bali! For the little ones, Lil’ Rock Kids Club will keep them Min iMoccupied with fun activities and games, such as Lego building, Play Doh modeling, Balinese dances or Treasure Hunts. There is always something exciting at Lil’ Rock, supervised by experienced staff.
And the best news is Bali is on sale at BYOkids, contact a consultant to tailor a package for your family.
Win your family a holiday in Wonderland – To celebrate the release of Alice In Wonderland on Disney Blu-ray Value Pack and DVD on July 1 Disney & BYOkids are giving you the chance to win a family escape. Imagine 5 nights in a 2 bedroom villa at the beautiful Islander Noosa Resort. You’ll be in Wonderland with this prize, the resort is superbly located alongside the Noosa River with plenty of room for the kids to swim, run and play. The resort is located in the heart of Noosaville within walking distance to cafes and shops and across from the Noosa River Foreshore. There are 3 pools plus 3 spas, 2 saunas, 2 full size tennis courts, Gym, BBQs, Games Room and WIFI. We’ll throw in the flights and car hire to make a truly wonderful wonderland experience…
Simply visit BYOKids and tell them 25 words or less why you would like to win this fabulous prize.
Mini Gaga welcomes BYOkids to the team.
Leah Squire is the founder of BYO Kids. An online travel resource for parents planning a holiday. With over 20 years of experience in tourism, Leah has lived and worked in some of Australia’s most stunning places including Port Douglas, Ayers Rock, Noosa, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Western Australia and Fraser Island. When Leah and her husband had children of their own they realised that they could share their famly travel knowledge and started BYOkids …your family travel gurus. They now have over 40 travel consultants Australia Wide that know exactly what families need and specialise in family holiday bookings within Australia or worldwide. BYOkids was awarded best new business in Australia 2007 and best micro business in Australia 2008. Leah is also the Author of “Marketing with no Money …how to get your business the attention it deserves”
Leah will be sharing her favourite travel destinations, travel tips and hot deals with Mini Gaga.
Fresh from the hive and boasting the best stripes in the colony is Bernard the Bee Trunki! Made to the same high standard as the Terrance and Trixie Trunki but with two carry handles.
Bernard is flying in this Easter, pre order your Limited Edition Bernard from Metro Mum now. He arrives from the hive at the end of April.
Bernard the Bee Trunki is the ultimate travel companion for budding adventurers and too cute to resist. Wave goodbye to tiring travel, tears and tantrums with a boredom busting Trunki, the world's first ride-on children's suitcase!
Designed for family holidays, children can pack, sit-on and ride their own luggage. Or when tiredness sets in, parent can tow their child along their suitcase. The Trunki designers have truly thought of everything including a saddle for comfortable riding, horn grips for steering, stabilizers to prevent topples, a towing strap, luggage ID label, secure catches for luggage protection and a protective rubber rim to prevent little fingers getting trapped.
Trunki's light weight and durable design is hand luggage approved with generous space for toys, games, books and spare clothes. It's the ultimate travelling companion for any trip or sleepover!
Unfortunately it doesn’t look like Gruffalo will be making to Australian shores, at least not this year. However Harley the Ladybug is available in Australia at MetroMum.
