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The magic of Harry Potter is flying into homes around the world with the help of Harry Potter At Home. Launched by J.K. Rowling and her Wizarding World partners – Audible, Bloomsbury, OverDrive, Pottermore Publishing and Scholastic in the aim to help kids during this time of isolation.  Advertisement Harry Potter At Home Harry Potter […]

Boho Luxe Mama Market may have been cancelled this year, but there’s still an opportunity to shop for unique, artisanal, local and handmade brands this Mother’s Day. Shop local this Mother’s Day to support small business. Advertisement Image: Sass+Co. Body Sass+Co. Body Sass+Co. Body is dedicated to producing plant-based, vegan products that are exfoliating, hydrating, […]

In this time of isolation, it’s so important to keep moving and stay active for your wellbeing. With social distancing rules in place, most families are looking for online exercise classes they can join from the comfort of their home. There’s a huge variety of free online classes to choose from including kids workouts, mind-body […]

For many families around the world, this Easter will be a little different from previous years. If you’re looking for fun and creative ways to spend Easter at home there are loads of indoor Easter ideas for kids. Advertisement RELATED: Where to find Easter hampers in Melbourne Macca the Alpaca & Celeste The Giraffe loves […]

A series of enchanting exhibits from the British Library’s Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition is now available for families to enjoy online via Google Arts and Culture. “The exhibition takes visitors on a fascinating journey through the history of magic – from mermaids to crystal balls, from broomsticks to garden gnomes! It’s been enormous fun choosing […]

The creators behind the inspiring bedtime story Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls are offering FREE at-home activities and podcast episodes to help families adjust to increased time at home during the COVID-19 crisis. If you’re not familiar with the Rebel Girls series you are in for a treat, these books share stories of extraordinary […]

As educational services around Melbourne start closing their doors due to COVID-19, numerous online Storytime projects are popping up locally and internationally. This is a wonderful opportunity for kids to engage with Storytellers from the comfort of their home. Advertisement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsmRJ3v457o&list=PLNhKiphXqlW9vdLzwmuRx2Db8-oPNYmxd ABC Kids Play School Story Time Enjoy watching some of your favourite Australian storytellers […]

With the temporary closure of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), a selection of NGV Kids’ activities are available for families to enjoy at home. The NGV Gallery will also share over 75,000 works with the public via their Virtual Tours, Online Collection Galleries and NGV Channel. “Art has the power to positively impact children’s […]

As Melbourne starts to shut down due to COVID-19, parents are on the search for interesting ways to pass the time at home. With the help of Google Arts & Culture families have the opportunity to enrich their lives with art, culture, history and travel without leaving their house. Advertisement Google Arts and Culture Google […]

Billy Elliot The Musical has arrived back in Melbourne at the beautiful Regent Theatre to celebrate its 10th Anniversary Australian Tour. The musical has been seen by millions of people across five continents, and now it’s Melbourne’s turn to enjoy this endearing story once again. Based on the popular Universal Pictures / Studio Canal film […]

Petrina Hicks: Bleached Gothic is the first major survey exhibition of Australian photographer Petrina Hicks. More than 50 photographs and videos will be on display at NGV Australia, Federation Square until 29 March 2020. Over her fifteen-year career, Hicks (1972– ) has gained a strong reputation for her large-scale, hyperreal photographs that subvert and disrupt the photographic language of advertising […]

The Acre Rooftop Farm Restaurant is suitably perched on top of the remarkable Burwood Brickworks Centre 30 minutes east of Melbourne CBD. We visited on a Saturday lunchtime and Acre was packed, young families, couples, shoppers and dessert goers. Definitely make a booking if you are planning to go on the weekend. Advertisement Despite the […]