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Grow Vegetables Save Money

10 Easy Vegetables to Grow with Kids (and Save on Your Grocery Bill)

Save money on your grocery bill and start growing food. Here in Australia, we are blessed with a great climate for growing herbs and vegetables.

Balancing Work and Family

How to Balance Work and Family Life: 25 Real Tips From Mums

Struggling with work life balance as a mum? 25 practical tips on hybrid work, the mental load and everyday juggling, from real mums who live it.

Why You Should Try Geocaching With Your Kids

Got a smartphone? Try geocaching with kids. It involves using your phone and an app to navigate to a set of GPS coordinates to find a geocache hidden at the location.

Playdough

How to Make Playdough at Home (Easy, No Cook & Cream of Tartar Free)

Three easy homemade playdough recipes for families, classic cooked, no cook and cream of tartar free, plus tips on scenting, storing and troubleshooting.

How to Choose Child Care in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter

Practical tips for finding and choosing child care in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter, including waitlists, family day care, nannies and CCS costs.

Nesca Park: Enjoy this Inner-City Playground and Parkland

A modern playground surrounded by BBQ facilities and covered picnic tables and lots of parkland makes it a fun place to visit for families.

Pelican Foreshore Park: A Great Playground & Swimming Spot

If your family feels like a play in a playground and a swim at a gentle lakeside beach on Lake Macquarie, visit Pelican Park. It features a fully fenced playground with play equipment catering to a range of ages.

Family History

How to Record Your Family History: Easy Ideas for Parents and Grandparents

Take the time to record your family history. Here’s some easy ideas to capture your family’s stories, memories and photos

Visit Wallsend Active Hub in Federal Park For a Fun Family Day Out

For hours of fun, visit Wallsend Active Hub at Federal Park. As well as a fantastic playground, it has a pump track, climbing wall and multi-sport courts. Great for all-ages.

The Laneway Park: Cute Little Playground in Adamstown

This cute little neighborhood park has play equipment and a covered picnic shelter and is perfect for those with babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Rathmines Park: Enjoy this Plane-Themed Playground With Lake Views

Take your kids for a play at Rathmines Park. Former home of the RAAF Catalina Flying Boat Base, it features plane-themed play equipment and a great view of the lake.

Connolly Park: Harbourside Playground in Carrington

If you’re looking for a small playground in Carrington, visit Connolly Park playground next to the tennis courts. It’s a cute little playground that’s perfect for a play and a picnic.

Jesmond Park: Not Just One, But Two Playgrounds

With two playgrounds, a frisbee park, rose garden, bush tracks and plenty of grass to run around, Jesmond Park is popular with families.

Empire Park Bar Beach

Empire Park Playground in Bar Beach: Best for Under 5s

For a lovely park near Bar Beach geared to younger kids, visit Empire Park and enjoy a fun play. It’s great for the under 5 set.

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  • New Here?
  • What’s On
    • Event Calendar
    • School Holiday Guide
    • Fairs & Festivals
    • Live Shows & Theatre
    • Local Markets
  • Discover
    • Attractions
    • Parks & Playgrounds
      • Best Playgrounds in Newcastle
      • Best Playgrounds in Lake Macquarie
      • Best Playgrounds in the Hunter Valley
      • Best Playgrounds in Port Stephens
    • Beaches & Ocean Baths
    • Family Walks
      • Best Walks in Newcastle
      • Best Lake Macquarie Walks
      • Best Maitland Walks
      • Best Cessnock Walks
      • Best Pram-Friendly Walks
    • Bike Trails
      • Where to Bike in Newcastle
      • Where to Bike in Lake Macquarie
      • Where to Ride Bikes in Hunter Valley
      • Where to Bike in Port Stephens
    • Skate Parks
    • Pump Tracks
    • Animal Encounters
    • Museums & Galleries
    • Fishing Spots
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