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Win a Chocolate Easter Sharing Box

Hey Mums! 🐰💐We’ve got a fun and exciting Easter challenge for your little ones! Our Easter Coloring Competition is open to kids aged 2-10, and we can’t wait to see their creative magic! Download & Print the provided Easter-themed coloring sheet, and all they need to do is color it and make it come to […]

Health & Wellness Guides 2026 – Submissions

As daily demands continue to grow, Northern Beaches mums are actively seeking simple, trustworthy health and wellness solutions for their families, especially those that are local and easy to access. The Health and Wellness Guide brings trusted wellness services together in one simple, easy-to-navigate space. Designed for mums and families, it focuses on mental well-being, […]

Review: Saving Shark Pup by Sharon Dalgleish

by Joanne Wilson My 7‑year‑old has been going through a huge ocean‑animals phase lately, so when we picked up Saving Shark Pup, I was secretly hoping it would be one of those books that actually lives up to their excitement. It really did. The story manages to feel adventurous and meaningful at the same time, […]

Win a Copy of The Kids’ Guide to Speaking Your Mind Without Losing Your Cool!

🎁 Mum’s Giveaway: Raise Calm, Confident Communicators We’re giving away The Kids’ Guide to Speaking Your Mind Without Losing Your Cool by Dr Matt Agnew—a brilliant, kid-friendly book that helps children think clearly, debate respectfully, and handle disagreements without the drama. With fun activities and simple explanations, this book teaches kids how to tell fact […]

Why Strength Training Is the Anti-Aging Tool Most Women Are Missing

by Meaghan Dobinson If you are a woman of a certain age, you have probably absorbed a lot of messaging about how to age “well.” Buy the cream that promises results. Try the new supplement everyone is talking about. Follow the latest skin routine. Invest in the gadget that claims to reverse time. Most of […]

Review: The Social Ladder

I went along to see The Social Ladder on Friday night and honestly, I loved it. It’s all about a dinner party that starts off awkward and just keeps getting worse in the funniest way. You know when people are trying way too hard to impress each other and everything slowly unravels? That’s exactly what […]

Review: The Kids’ Guide to Speaking Your Mind Without Losing Your Cool by Dr Matt Agnew

Reviewed by a Mum of an 8‑year‑old As a mum, I’m constantly trying to help my 8‑year‑old find better ways to express himself, especially on those afternoons when emotions run high and patience runs low. I’m always searching for resources that help us communicate without everything spiralling into tears or slammed doors, and Dr Matt […]

Review: We Bury the Dead

Australian director Zack Hilditch’s Tasmania-set zombie disaster film, We Bury the Dead, is a poignant and thrilling exploration of grief and survival. After the accidental detonation of an experimental weapon wipes out all life in Tasmania, the Australian military begins an effort to retrieve and dispose of the bodies of the population and discovers that […]

The Resilience Circle: Where Community Care Meets Women’s Recovery in Mona Vale

If you’ve walked along Pittwater Road in Mona Vale recently, you might have noticed a welcoming new community shop at number 1761. The Resilience Circle opened its doors in November 2024, and while it might look like your local op-shop, it’s so much more, it’s a gateway to hope, recovery, and rebuilding for women affected […]

Pregnancy in Regional Australia: Managing Everyday Discomforts Naturally

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it also comes with physical challenges. Bloating. Water retention. Digestive changes. Fatigue. These are common experiences for expecting mums, especially during the second and third trimesters. In regional areas like Tasmania, many women prefer practical, natural ways to support their wellbeing. Access to specialist care can sometimes mean longer […]

How Mums Are Building Friendships After Moving to the Northern Beaches

Moving to a new area can feel both exciting and overwhelming—especially when you’re juggling family life and trying to find your footing in a fresh community. For mums settling into the Northern Beaches, one of the biggest questions is: how do I meet people and build real friendships here? 🌊 A Fresh Start by the […]

Review: Imagine

Imagine, a new animated film Indigenous education program AIME, is one of the most curious films I’ve seen in a while. It follows a teenager, Kim, who is transported to a surreal otherworld and must escape in 24 hours or else be trapped there forever. With the help of a quippy alien dog named Jeff […]

Review: Marty Supreme

It’s difficult to write about Marty Supreme without sounding hyperbolic. It’s irritating to write words like “masterpiece” or phrases like “a once in a lifetime cinematic experience” because doing so makes it appear as though I have been carried away by hype—that I have allowed the excitement and cultural phenomenon of Marty Supreme to overpower […]