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    Australia, Travel

    A Kid-Friendly Guide to Port Stephens

    How to Get There

    Port Stephens is an easy 2 1/2 hour drive north of Sydney, and is famous for its pristine beaches, nature walks and sprawling sand dunes. It’s the perfect destination for travelling with kids and I know we will be back many times in the future.

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    February 28, 2022 by Swah
  • Australia, Travel

    Weekends Away: A Toddler-Friendly Guide to Canberra

    We recently enjoyed a long weekend in our nation’s capital, Canberra, with our 2.5 year old daughter. Canberra is a great city to visit with kids and we enjoyed a busy 3…

    May 19, 2021 by Swah
  • Biscuits/Cookies, Cakes, Food, Recipes

    Easter Bunny Cream Tart

    This Bunny Cream Tart features layers of shortbread and white chocolate ganache and is topped with Easter eggs, sugar flowers and fresh flowers. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Easter!…

    March 27, 2021 by Swah
  • Cakes, Food, Recipes

    Dark Chocolate Guinness Cake with Baileys Cream Cheese Icing

    Can you believe the secret to this rich and dark chocolate cake is Guinness beer! Paired with a sweet Baileys cream cheese icing, this is the perfect cake to celebrate St Patrick’s…

    March 10, 2021 by Swah
  • Travelling with a Baby in Japan
    Asia, Travel

    Part 1 – Planning the Ultimate Baby-Friendly Holiday to Japan

    We recently had the most amazing trip to Japan with our 10 month old baby. A lot of people told us we were brave or crazy to embark on such an adventure,…

    February 11, 2020 by Swah
  • Australia, Lifestyle, Travel

    Our Babymoon on Hamilton Island

    We recently returned from a relaxing and wonderful babymoon at Hamilton Island which was a great way to celebrate/commiserate (haha) our last holiday as just the two of us. Whilst I originally…

    December 5, 2018 by Swah
  • Food, Recipes, Slices/Pies/Tarts

    Halloween Pumpkin Spiced Cream Tart

    You’ve probably seen these double decker cookie cakes covered with fresh flowers and fruits across your social media channels lately and they have become known as “Cream Tarts”. I made an Easter…

    October 24, 2018 by Swah
  • Cupcakes, Food, Recipes

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes

    Want to know what I’m obsessing over at the moment? These tasty treats! Take a dark chocolate cupcake, stuff it with a peanut butter filling and top it with swirls of peanut…

    September 12, 2018 by Swah
  • Lifestyle, Travel

    10 Babymoon Destination Ideas That Are Zika Free!

    A babymoon is a great way for you and your partner to have a last hurrah together before your bundle of joy arrives. A lot of expectant parents see this holiday as…

    August 26, 2018 by Swah
  • Cupcakes, Food, Recipes

    Peanut Butter and Banana Pupcakes – Cupcakes for your Dog!

    What do you bake for the ultimate puppy birthday party for your pooch? Pupcakes, of course! These tasty treats are safe for your dog to eat and feature 2 canine flavour favourites…

    August 9, 2018 by Swah
  • Lifestyle

    So You’re Pregnant – Now What?!

    Today I hit the 20 week mark and I’m officially halfway through my pregnancy! I honestly don’t know where the time has gone. The good news is I am well and truly…

    August 2, 2018 by Swah
  • Europe, Travel

    48 Hours in Prague

    When you simply have to get away from the stress and the everyday rush, a weekend trip is one of the best ways to recharge your batteries. But where to go, and…

    July 19, 2018 by Swah
  • Food, Recipes, Slices/Pies/Tarts

    Hazelnut Caramel Slice

    I’ve been asked a lot lately about what pregnancy cravings I’ve been getting, and apart from an increased interest in Vegemite on toast and mandarins, I haven’t had much to report. Until…

    July 12, 2018 by Swah
  • Australia, Travel

    Travel Tips for Uluru – AKA the Things I Wish I Knew Before I Went!

    I recently came back from an amazing trip to Uluru and pretty much haven’t stopped talking about it. In between raving about watching the sun rise over Uluru as a “spiritual experience”…

    July 1, 2018 by Swah
  • Lifestyle

    Hey baby!

    I’ve got some wonderful news to share today, dear readers. We’re having a baby! After keeping this a big secret (even from our nearest and dearest) for months, it’s so nice to…

    June 21, 2018 by Swah
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  • Baby #2 is due November and Zsófia couldn’t be more excited She spends her days repeatedly kissing my belly and talking to her little sibling. She had told every single person at daycare (including the receptionist and chef) when I was only 8 weeks pregnant ‍ and I often find her practicing changing cloth nappies on her doll in preparation We were meant to start IVF the following week when we found out we were pregnant and honestly it still feels surreal! It’s been a long 18 month fertility journey to get here (filled with countless tests, procedures, doctors appointments
  • Thinking of sunny vacay days in Orange with the little one ☀️‍♀️
  • ✨Say it with gold this Easter✨ The most perfect selection of chocolate treats has arrived from @ferrerorocheranz and I can’t wait to gift them to my nearest and dearest. I buy the Cocoa Easter Eggs every year and they have just launched a new impressive gift I can’t wait to try - the Ferrero Rocher Golden Easter Egg! Available in all major grocery retailers, to find out more visit the Easter Range (ferrerorocher.com) #ferrerorocheranz #sayitwithgold #brandedcontent #easter #chocolate
  • Zsófia and I made these Choc Chip Oat Cookies today and I forgot how much I love them They are like a love child between a choc chip cookie and Anzac biscuit and made with Demerara sugar, which gives them a crunchy texture and subtle caramel flavour. Recipe in the archives!
  • Happy St Patrick’s Day! I make this decadent chocolate cake every year to celebrate - swipe to find out which 2 boozy ingredients make this cake extra delicious . . . #stpatricksday #stpatricks #stpatrickscake #guinness #guinnesscake #baileys #baileysirishcream #baking #dessert #foodgawker #tasty
  • Did you know Port Stephens has become a bit of a foodie paradise? Zoltan lived in Nelson Bay 10 years ago and food options were limited to the RSL and the local fish and chip shop. These days you can enjoy top notch food and cocktails in the spacious @cheekydogbar (or head upstairs to Julio’s at Bannisters), or go to @shoalbaycountryclub for delicious alfresco salads, hearty pub classics or a takeaway pizza on the beach. I’ve just published on the blog a full guide to a kid-friendly holiday in Port Stephens featuring all my food tips plus more thanks to
  • Braved the rain to the happiest place on earth for pancakes and @happyfield.haberfield did not disappoint
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