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by Rebecca Lee   In a few short weeks, my first baby will be off to Kindergarten. She has already got the school shoes, the too-big backpack and the dress that skims her tiny ankles. On that first day, her bag will be packed with hat, lunch box, drink bottle and raincoat. She will carry…

The 5 for Ryde Mums Talk School Lunches   Firstly, a disclaimer. We don’t eat clean. We like to swear. Sometimes (most of the time) we drink too much. We are definitely not the preachy, smug types, so relaaaax. Googling ‘zero waste lunch ideas’ for this article, has actually made us feel quite tense! So here’s…

by Amy O'Donnell     This is my second birth story that I am choosing to write for Ryde District Mums, this time because of how far over my due date I was. Let me be clear from the start - this was my second baby and I was considered low risk. I had very…

Larry Bolitho Reserve in Carlingford is a great park for a few reasons, but what we love most is that it has a huge fenced grassy area so kids can run around to their heart's content in the safety of the gates! Other bonuses of this great little playground include synthetic grass flooring under the play…

  You've probably never heard of Charity Creek Cascade Playground, we certainly hadn't and neither had google maps (don't worry we got it added)! But this playground is definitely a hidden Gem. Charity Creek Cascade Playground forms part of the Charity Creek Cascades, a series of interconnected parks that run from Top Ryde to West Ryde…

by Brianna Casey, CEO - Foodbank Australia (and a Ryde District Mum!)   Food Waste If you watched Episode 1 of ABC’s War on Waste program earlier this year, you might have been surprised by the amount of food waste in Australia - especially for there to be a whole television program dedicated to it! However…

by Rebecca Lee [space_20] To me, Christmas isn't complete without a huge bowl of layered sweetness. We eat our trifle at lunchtime, but continue to graze into the night and well into Boxing Day.  Trifle is the ultimate Christmas dessert because there is no cooking involved. Just remember to give yourself time to let the jelly set…

With the holiday season upon us, here are our best tips to make travel with kids that little bit easier!   Preparation    Pack all essentials into a bag that is within easy reach under the seat in front of you - a backpack is a good idea as it leaves your hands free to…

Is there a messier job than being a renovator out there? All that dust, paint and grime - and let’s not even talk about the mud when it rains … However, if you’re as passionate about renovation as Kara Demmrich is, then a little (or a lot of) mess now and then makes it all…

by Bianca Dowling   I love venturing out to an Indian restaurant for dinner and I'd also love to be able to cook Indian food at home, however, with two young children we don't have much time to do either! So I jumped at the chance to try some ready-made Indian meals from local mum Anchal,…

by Jacqui Owens   Jess and I recently visited Endota Spa at Macquarie Centre for a little R&R. The terms "eagerly awaited" and "much-needed", although understatements, are two that spring to mind when trying to explain how we felt about this visit & share the exclusive offer Felicity from Endota Spa Macquarie Centre has offered…

[space_20]This park discovery is a pot-o-gold! Why? it's FENCED, has off street parking and can host a party - all big wins! Welcome to Epping Oval in leafy North Epping.   The playground does not have a shade cloth, however, there are plenty of trees to offer decent shade. It has 2 areas - one…