The weather is cooling, and the kids are done with schooling (for a few weeks anyway). Looking for ways to entertain and engage the kids these June/July school holidays? I’ve got your back mum and dad, I did the leg work so you can plan the fun easily! *Did I miss...
Once, the area where Richmond now stands was part of an inland sea. In fact, it has been estimated that the water here would have been 40 metres deep! Back 110 million years ago, creatures such as pliosaurs, plesiosaurs, ichthyosaurs, turtles, fish and giant squid...
We have a wonderful group of local, relocating and visiting mums who have come together, inside our Townsville Mum Community (TMC). Inside we exchange recommendations, share local information and know how, have the occasional get together, all while having a bit of a...
The holidays are here and it's time to find ways to keep cool, keep entertained and maybe learn a new skill these school holidays. Here's my picks for great local activities and events I have come across, to help local and visiting parents plan ways to entertain,...
After one tough year in hospitality and seeing quite a few parents online asking the same question in various forums “Where is a great place to eat with the kids” and “hit me with your favourite kid friendly dining venues in Townsville”, I thought why not put a call...
Looking for things to do with the kids these December and January school holidays in Townsville? Townsville Family Life has you covered!
Well 2020 you threw everything you could at us, as a community, but in true North Queensland style, we have come out the other side, prepared to celebrate the festive season, as we always have, with good humour, good will and good cheer. Here I have rounded up all the...
Looking to escape the city for the weekend, explore somewhere new or just get the kids out of the house? With so much to offer, the Burdekin makes for a great weekend getaway for Townsville families this September school holidays! Just a quick drive south and you will...
I think we can all agree that 2020 has gone at lightning speed, courtesy of the world being topsy turvy for several months now, but we in North Queensland can be so grateful that we are able to get out and about and enjoy our beautiful city and region at large. I put...
Hi, my name is Maria Holt and I've been kindly asked by Amanda to write a guest piece for her blog for an out of town perspective. Firstly, allow me to introduce myself. I'm a 34 year old mummy & a teacher, hence my Instagram handle ateachermummy. With over a...