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Kangaroo Valley – A Kid-Friendly Mini-Break Away From Sydney

Jenna van Bentum

Mar 15, 2017
4 min

Kangaroo Valley – A Kid-Friendly Mini-Break Away From Sydney

By Simone Emery – Guest Blogger from Play With Food It was a scorching weekend in Sydney and an air-conditioned car trip to a destination with a pool was exactly what we needed. Kangaroo valley is approximately 2 – 3 hours from Sydney because let’s face it, Sydney is huge and the traffic can be hairy at the best of times. Hopefully it only takes you a bit over 2 hours. We took the Hume Hwy route on the way down and then wandered back to Sydney via the coast. On the way down

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Road Trip Essentials From IKEA®

Jenna van Bentum

Nov 18, 2016
3 min

Road Trip Essentials From IKEA®

I popped into my local IKEA® the other day to grab a few things. I know, your all laughing, who can actually buy only a ‘few’ things from IKEA®. I may have left with a trolley…oops! Anyway, my not so little trip to IKEA® reminded me of a bunch of products we use and especially when road tripping with kids, so I thought I’d share them with you. Remember the old stable table used for TV dinners? Well IKEA® have a laptop option called the BYLLAN which also works really well for

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Family Travel On A Budget

Jenna van Bentum

Nov 8, 2016
6 min

Family Travel On A Budget

We have always tried to travel on a budget. It’s so easy to get caught up in the moment and forget how much things cost. It’s also much easier to have the ‘when in Rome’ attitude when your travelling as a single or a couple. Things change when you have a family and the travel budget you once had may look more like a nappy budget or school budget and not leaving much left over to satisfy your travel desires. Don’t get disheartened though because I have a few practical tips on

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Spiderweb Cupcakes by The World And Kids

Jenna van Bentum

Oct 18, 2016
2 min

Spiderweb Cupcakes by The World And Kids

Cupcakes are always a favourite in our house. Every party will feature a cupcake or few! This time we decided to make some spooky spiderweb cupcakes to go with our Halloween theme for the month. We also wanted an excuse to make spun sugar because it’s so much fun!! So here are our Spiderweb Cupcakes that look just like a web in the morning dew. What You Will Need: Cupcake mix – we used Green’s® Classic Vanilla Cupcake mix that makes 12 cupcakes. 2 eggs for cupcake mix 3 table

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Lollipop Monsters for a Flying Trick or Treat

Jenna van Bentum

Oct 12, 2016
2 min

Lollipop Monsters for a Flying Trick or Treat

Did your parents ever take advantage of cheaper flights on a national holiday or special event such as Christmas, New Years, Easter or maybe even Halloween? This year I’ve done that to my kids but I must admit, I didn’t realize until a Halloween party invitation came and I worked out we would be mid flight between Adelaide and Sydney at the time…oops. Never mind, I’ve come up with a solution to make our flight a spootakular one and hopefully for other kids too. Bring on the H

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Teach Them The World

Jenna van Bentum

Sep 2, 2016
2 min

Teach Them The World

Teach (verb) – To impart knowledge, to give information about, to cause someone to learn or understand. What do your car conversations sound like? How about your bedtime conversations? Or your preparing dinner/during dinner conversations? Do we really take the time to impart snippets of knowledge into our kids that could help them not only learn more about our world but get them dreaming of a new adventure? We’ve all heard the term that ‘kids are sponges’ and that they soak u

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Jenna van Bentum

Aug 23, 2016
2 min

Giveaway – Kidtopia Festival, Sydney 7-9 October 2016

There is a new event coming to town and I know your kids are going to LOVE IT! Kidtopia Festival is a brand spanking new kids outdoor festival held over 3 days these October school holidays. Held in the beautiful Parramatta Park, Sydney, Kidtopia has a spectacular line up of musical performances including 2015 X-Factor winner Cyrus and Australian Jnr Hip Hop champions Hellraizers, plus many more. *Performances change daily so make sure you check out the website for more detai

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Flying with an Infant – The Need to Know Info…

Jenna van Bentum

Aug 18, 2016
16 min

Flying with an Infant – The Need to Know Info…

Your first family holiday, taking time to escape the reality of life and sit by the waters edge with your baby while you soak in the warmth of the summer sun. You watch them discover a whole new world as they play in the rocks and sand, dipping their little toes into the water. Its in this moment that you think to yourself ‘yep, it was worth it!’ When considering a family holiday and flying with a baby the response from family and friends is often “Are you serious? I couldn’

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Fly Legs Up – Flight Hammock

Jenna van Bentum

Aug 10, 2016
4 min

Fly Legs Up – Flight Hammock

Many families want to take advantage of cheap flights and great travel deals but this often requires traveling in economy class. There is nothing wrong with economy class, you just don’t get a few of the creature comforts that the higher classes provide such as more leg room and a simple foot rest! It’s those little things that can make your journey so much more comfortable, not only for you but also for the kids. So what if I told you that I found a product that helps you to

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#LocalTourist

Jenna van Bentum

Jul 23, 2016
2 min

#LocalTourist

I enjoy seeing a good tourist attraction but possibly not in the same way that most people do. For example, I’m not one to queue for hours, get through security and cram into a lift to go up the Eiffel Tower. Instead with a few good cheeses, a baguette or two and a nice bottle of wine, I would sit under it for hours and marvel at its beauty while the kids play around us. (Don’t get me wrong, to go up the Eiffel Tower is a magical experience but if tickets aren’t pre-booked th

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How to Plan Your School Holidays

Jenna van Bentum

Jun 29, 2016
3 min

How to Plan Your School Holidays

Its school holiday time again. I’m sure the school terms are going faster and faster! To be honest though, I’m not totally complaining as I do enjoy the school holidays and not only spending time with my kids but also not having a schedule to stick to or a bell that I need to beat every morning! There are so many activities going on during the school holidays and I know you don’t really need another list of things on what to do in your local community. With so many options we

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Pocket Activities for Kids on the Go from Neapolitan

Jenna van Bentum

Jun 24, 2016
2 min

Pocket Activities for Kids on the Go from Neapolitan

My handbag is a treasure trove that weighs a tone and yet I still can’t seem to find something to entertain the kids while I enjoy that skim latte patiently waiting for me…. (if only they were as patient as my latte!) “Mummy, I need a pen, I need paper, I’m bored, can’t I just have your phone to play with?” It doesn’t matter if I’m at my local cafe or the other side of the world, the same scenario plays out over and over again. I try to remind myself to put a colouring book a

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Travel Interview – Karen from Neapolitan Homewares and Lifestyle

Jenna van Bentum

Jun 24, 2016
3 min

Travel Interview – Karen from Neapolitan Homewares and Lifestyle

I get asked so many questions about family travel but there is one question that is high up there on the ‘most common question list’. How can we be savvy when booking flights for a whole family? Fair enough question I reckon. It adds up very quickly when your paying for 2 adults and 1-2-3+ kids! There are many different ways to be savvy when booking flights but here is a tip that Karen from Neapolitan Homewares and Lifestyle took advantage of – piggyback your partners busines

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Travel Interview – Meng from Heart In Box does Japan

Jenna van Bentum

Jun 8, 2016
4 min

Travel Interview – Meng from Heart In Box does Japan

Our latest travel interview is here and I know your going to love the gems in this one. Let me introduce you to Meng from Heart in Box who not only traveled in Japan but also lived there with her family. She has actually lived a quite a few different countries around the world so I would say that she is pretty experienced when it comes to family travel! Enjoy this great read including a special offer for you. Plus check out my review on one of the special gifts available at H

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The World And Kids do Tasmania’s East Coast – Part 2

Jenna van Bentum

Jun 3, 2016
5 min

The World And Kids do Tasmania’s East Coast – Part 2

Have you been to Tasmania? So many people that I spoke to before our trip admitted they hadn’t but it was on their bucket list. To be honest, I was one of those people too! That is why I decided (seeing as it was my birthday!) that this trip had to be to Tassie. I’m so glad we did because it really took my breath away! So green, so untouched, so beautiful and so family friendly. I hope you have had the chance to read part 1 of our trip, but here we go for part 2…. Tuesday – L

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Travel Interview – Caroline from Avidiva does Thailand

Jenna van Bentum

May 21, 2016
4 min

Travel Interview – Caroline from Avidiva does Thailand

I’d like to welcome Caroline from Avidiva to our travel interview series. Caroline is sharing with us some great stories from a trip to Thailand with her husband and bubs, Alfie! Caroline is also the owner of Avidiva which is a gorgeous online boutique full of eco essentials and natural baby gifts which your going to LOVE! We were lucky enough to check out a few of the fantastic products available from Avidiva which you can check out in this product review. We absolutely love

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The World And Kids Do Tasmania’s East Coast – Part 1

Jenna van Bentum

May 14, 2016
4 min

The World And Kids Do Tasmania’s East Coast – Part 1

I don’t know about you but I have a ‘To Do’ list and a ‘To Do Soon’ list and when my birthday falls on the first week of the school holidays it means I get to choose off the ‘To Do Soon’ list for our next holiday! This time I chose Tasmania! Come on the journey with us and see why good old Tassie is a great getaway with the whole family. This was our itinerary: Sunday – Launceston In the afternoon we flew with Virgin Australia from Sydney to Launceston, picked up our pre-book

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Travel Interview – Chloe Watts from Blueberry + Co does New Zealand

Jenna van Bentum

May 6, 2016
4 min

Travel Interview – Chloe Watts from Blueberry + Co does New Zealand

I’d like to introduce you to Chloe who has taken the time to share some great stories about an amazing sounding trip to New Zealand. Chloe is also the founder of Blueberry + Co and has created the most beautiful monochrome baby book which includes a special section just for baby’s travels! Enjoy this great read and the special offer for all The World And Kids readers… Tell us a bit about yourself and your family – My name is Chloe Watts, and I’m a wife to Dave, mum to Rosie a

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Hotel Review – RACV/RACT Hobart Apartment Hotel

Jenna van Bentum

Apr 23, 2016
2 min

Hotel Review – RACV/RACT Hobart Apartment Hotel

When I’m looking for new places to stay with my family I always check out the hotel website just to see if they mention anything about being family friendly. So often these days you can book a room online and assume that because it sleeps 4+ people that they will be welcoming to you and your kids when you arrive. Many times it’s not the case! When I was researching hotels in Hobart I came across the RACV/RACT Hobart Apartment Hotel and on their website they had a section dedi

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Bunchems!

Jenna van Bentum

Apr 21, 2016
2 min

Bunchems!

Brought to you by Nuffnang and Funtastic. Today we got the chance to build with and experience the wonderful world of Bunchems! I wanted to review this product to see if it would be one to add to the list of fun things to entertain kids while you are travelling. I am please to say that I really think Bunchems are a great toy to take on holidays with you. So what are they? Bunchems are little plastic balls which are spiky like ‘burrs’ that stick together and can be built into

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