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February

26 2016

Kids Teaching Kids and inspiring grown ups too

I’ve often thought that all you really need to start off on the journey of becoming an environmentalist is simply your curiosity.

You could probably take a whole swag of accessories too, but if you simply stepped outside into your very neighbourhood, and took some curious mates with you for a stroll – then you’ve just signed up for How to be an Environmentalist 101. Continue Reading →

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January

15 2016

Lantasia lights the way for families to the Mornington Peninsula

Boneo Maze’s inaugural lantern festival LANTASIA has delighted visitors to the Mornington Peninsula this summer. It’s Uno’s Garden meets an Enid Blyton land of make believe. Continue Reading →

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January

14 2016

Humanimals enchants kids in Rye

If a stick insect donned a top hat and a cane, of course he would tap dance. And naturally a hippopotamus would hang in a hop-hop crew. Continue Reading →

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December

07 2015

Hands-on, minds-on Peninsula park fun

I love nothing more than a good romp in the outdoors with the squids over summer. My pick for top local outdoor play and learn spaces are the Junior Ranger programs at Mornington Peninsula National Park, Point Nepean National Park, Coolart Wetlands and Historic Homestead and Collins Settlement near Sorrento. Continue Reading →

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November

26 2015

I’m a finalist in the Flying Solo Awards

Hold on to your beach towels! I made the cut! Continue Reading →

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November

12 2015

Big bolshie bloggers brunch

Tomorrow I’m off to a big bolshie bloggers brunch in the big smoke. Being an alliteration junkie, I was a little bit thrilled to see the theme of the day is

“Passion, People and Purpose”.

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October

23 2015

10 things to tell a high school graduate

It’s that time of year in Australia when the high school bell rings for the last time for students as they face VCE exams, finding a job or that puzzling question “What do I do now”.

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October

21 2015

Connecting our teens with mindfulness

We all need to press that pause button and just be. And our kids need it most of all. Peninsula youth and their families will take time out together soon to enjoy well-being workshops, empowering guest speakers and live music right here on our Mornington Peninsula doorstep. Continue Reading →

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May

25 2015

How I learnt to just go with my awesome

Usually when I hear the expressions “Game Changer” and “You are Awesome” my wank-o-meter goes off the charts.

But that all changed last week.

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May

09 2015

Listen to your mother

Let me just start by saying that my mother will probably be horrified to read this sentimental Mother’s Day blog, serving up family folklore and declaring her as sage and wise. Continue Reading →

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