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  Celebrate the 2021 Granny Smith Festival by joining in on their GRANNY SMITH VIRTUAL SHOEBOX FLOAT COMPETITION! 🍏 Usually the Granny Smith Festival would open with its huge Grand Street Parade involving over 2,000 people. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they're are not able to have the usual epic Grand Street Parade this year,…

We've had the chance to check out quite a few hidden gems this lockdown and have documented it all on our Instagram. Here's a bit of outdoor adventure inspo for you, but of course - please make sure you are following public health orders when visiting any of the following locations. If it’s too busy…

[space_20] We're absolutely loving all the Spoonville's and Rock Gardens popping up around town this lockdown. They're giving us all the good vibes and we're here for it!! To really stretch out your enjoyment of these little villages of joy, why not start with a visit and then once the kids are sufficiently inspired, follow…

Pet ownership is on the rise! Many RDMs have added a pet to their family in the last 18 months and lot's of them have been rescue pets!  Here's the story of 3 local mums who found Rescue Dogs and how they did it!   Carolyn Finding a rescue dog is a long and, at…

Luckily, dads are pretty easy to keep happy! With a combination of some good food, a little gift and a card or drawing, they should definitely feel some of the Father's Day warm and fuzzies!   Glenorie Bakery Glenorie Bakery is returning to our neck of the woods making COVID safe HOME DELIVERIES just in…

Soft Plastics recycling is a less commonly practised form of recycling but the truth is it's really easy. Recycling soft plastics actually has benefits not just for the environment but for you too! You'll suddenly find a whole lot more room in your red bin and you'll become much more aware of how much plastic…

Is it just us, or do you feel like you're constantly on the hunt for quality, mum-bod friendly, squat proof leggings? We asked the mums in our closed Facebook Chat Group for advice on the matter and from that have compiled the definitive list of must-have leggings! Below, they are ordered from lowest to highest…

Given we are all spending a little more time at home with the kids, we thought it would be fun to share 7 of our favourite kid-friendly recipes. Don't worry, they’re all 5-10 minute recipes so no hatted chefs are required! All the recipes are easy, fun and best of all DELICIOUS! [space_20] Cheese Twists…

Your usual pancakes might be cool and all, but have you tried Bill Granger's ricotta hotcakes? They reached cult-status level YEARS ago and once you try them you'll understand why. [space_20] In the recipe below, we've omitted the honeycomb butter, although some might argue it's the pièce de résistance. More time-friendly toppings on rotation at…

Obstetricians, Dr Margie Harpham and Dr Kathryn Austin from North Shore Private share what you should know about cold and flu during pregnancy.   With winter upon us, we are entering the peak season for colds and flu. These viruses are common, and many women will face these illnesses during their pregnancies. Here's a rundown…

We are lucky to have access to lots of basketball, netball, handball and multi-use courts in the Ryde area – they're practically on every corner! Some even have the added bonus of being connected to playgrounds and lots of green open space, making them the perfect outing for your family. [space_20] Concord West Playground (Bicentennial Park) Australia Ave,…

Now that winter is well and truly here, there really is nothing better than having hearty comfort meals ready at dinner time. Trying to find time to organise what to cook each night can be hard when your calendar is full each week.   So if you need to cut a few corners in the…