Some of the best views on the coast can be found at Bonville Headland - which is great because it's also a fun place to take children. To keep toddlers entertained, bring some old bread to feed the seagulls. They will swarm and provide endless entertainment for kids...
Shopping is a lot more fun when it involves street food, live music and bargains from local producers, designers and creatives. Coffs Harbour is blessed with multiple amazing markets, including fresh produce markets that can make for a wonderful morning out. Occurring...
I know kids (and adults) love Narnia, Neverland, the Shire and the Hundred Acre Woods, so when we heard about Never Never Creek and the Promised Lands near Bellingen, we had to go! Having checked Google Maps, my husband assured me he knew the way and it would only...
A perfect burger - there are many schools of thought about what makes a perfect burger. Whether it's the perfect patty (from classic beef to chicken or vegetarian), to the extras like crisp lettuce or pickles, there's more to a good burger than meets the eye. There...
From the time you find out you are pregnant, you start to realise that there is a lot in your life that is going to change. You also become aware that your priorities will become very different than what they were pre-kids. But sometimes it is the little signs that...
This week’s lovely local mum is Celeste Lord. Having only recently moved to the area she fills us in on what she loves best about raising a family on the Coffs Coast. Where and how long have you lived in the area and what do you love about it? I have lived in Coffs...
So you’re a mum now. And the second that baby was born this deep seeded emotion you can’t control suddenly entered your life. Guilt. It hits you like a cold day in numerous ways. It haunts you on a range of topics – feeding, sleep, play, education… It hits you when...
This week’s lovely local mum is Nicki Jeffery. She has lived in the area for more than seven years and is passionate about offering support for mums battling perinatal mental health issues. Where and how long have you lived in the area and what do you love about it?...
Kids love finding surprises in their lunchbox and with the Easter countdown, it is an especially fun time to add a little bit of seasonable love into the lunchboxes. With so many fun Easter cutters, food picks and moulds its easy to get creative in the kitchen. We...
Finding a new GP and or bulk billed surgery can be time-consuming. Taken from recommendations of our local mums we have collated a list of some of the bulk-billed GP’s and surgeries around Coffs Harbour. We have also included a couple of private practices which have...
Have you heard of the Active Kids Rebate and Creative Kids Rebate? From January 2018, the NSW Government initiated the rebates to assist parents, guardians and caregivers to contribute towards the cost of their child’s fees and assisting with getting them more...
You know the mum. The one who shows up to the gym with their perfect hair and colour coordinated outfit. They have an organic eco-friendly meal plan stuck to the fridge. A master chef in the making, ensuring their kids have the perfect balance of macros each week. She...
And that’s a wrap, Term two is just about done and dusted. Now what the kids are longing for is School Holiday fun. To help keep the kids entertained and active these holidays, we have pulled together a guide to some events and activities for the kids around Coffs...
School is out! Which means you will need to find ways to keep your kids entertained throughout the holidays. Here are some affordable and free options to help you survive the next two weeks. Keep them Active with Sports and Workshops Kids DIY Easter Craft Workshop...
Do you want to take the hassle out of Christmas Day Lunch? Why not enjoy your day at one of the many Restaurants around Coffs Harbour that are organising a great lunch. Many have Santa visiting which is great for the kids. Make sure you book soon as I’m sure places...
Looking for new Christmas traditions for your family? Start the season of merry and bright with one of these festive, fun ideas. We have compiled a list of 25 traditions that you can start with your kids this year. I'm sure you will cherish them as much as we do!...
Meet up with friends and family and sing along to your favourite Christmas Carols. Here is a list of the free Christmas concerts around Coffs Harbour. Carols by Candlelight at Alumy Creek December 1 @ 6.30pm – 9.00pm Alumy Creek Reserve, Grafton Grafton Midday...
Did you know that Mother's Day is celebrated in Australia thanks to Mrs Janet Heyden, who helped pioneer it after she started a campaign in Sydney to raise money to buy gifts for lonely or forgotten mothers? The original meaning of Mother's Day was to acknowledge and...
Regardless of how you celebrate Easter, one thing is certain it doesn't have to be all about chocolate. If you are looking for something a little different this year or just wanting to cut down on the sugar intake there are plenty of alternatives to ensure that your...
Kids love finding surprises in their lunchbox and with the Easter countdown, it is an especially fun time to add a little bit of seasonable love into the lunchboxes. With so many fun Easter cutters, food picks and moulds its easy to get creative in the kitchen. We...
With the end of the year approaching, it’s natural to want to say thank you for all the teachers' amazing efforts with our kids throughout the year. Here are our ideas for group gifts or individual presents to say thank you for making the difference in our child’s...
Back in my university days and when I was saving for an overseas holiday I was always looking for ways to save a bit more. One thing I stumbled across from recommendations from a savings forum I was a part of, was to complete online surveys and to be members of...
Hi, I’m Cath, a wife to Scott and mum of two daughters – Lily and Layla. In October 2017 we moved to Coffs Harbour from the southern suburbs of Sydney. As we think the Coffs Coast is a great place to raise our family.
My husband grew up here in Sawtell so it is like coming home for him. But for me, it is a big change moving on from the place where I have spent my first 34 years on the planet.
Being a mum is great but it can also be quite isolating. So in November 2017, I started the Mums of Coffs Harbour Facebook Group so that I could build a local community, keep people in the know and most importantly support each other.
Since then I learnt from the members of the group that over half of them have moved to the area as well, having not grown up here. Like me, they had been craving that connection with like-minded mums. Mums have already created their own meetups and we are planning to add mummy meet ups throughout the year too.
This website has been creating to keep local mums in the loop about whats happening in our region, from events, local services, the best places to play and everything in between, as we embark on our motherhood journey.
When we first moved I found myself searching for childcare options, an area to live, conveyancers, doctors, swim schools and much more and it has been hard to find the answers to what people recommend first hand.
In the area I moved from in Sydney there was a community just like this where mums can lean on each other for support and advice, so I am hoping to build our very own online village right here in Coffs.
This community is about more than just activities to do with your kids, it is about supporting each other through the maze of motherhood.
