Who invented the Pavlova?
The Kiwis claim that New Zealand did, Aussies reckon it's there's. Both countries love eating this delicious cake around Christmas time topped with yummy summer fruits.After a lot of research...
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Did you know it was illegal to swim at the beach?
If you happened to have a swim today at the beach somewhere in Australia, be grateful that it’s now legal. Before 1902, it was illegal to swim at the beach...
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One of my favourite Winnie The Pooh quotes
That funny little bear does come up with some good sayings "We didn't realise we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun." Winnie The Pooh ⠀
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How long can cockatoos live?
Today's fun fact for your Friday to impress the kids with or a work colleague... Cockatoos can live for 40-60 years and sometimes longer! Not bad for a bird 🐥
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When it rains look for...
Today's quote will brighten your day 🌈 ⠀"When it rains look for rainbows. When it's dark look for stars".⠀
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What is a 'dairy' in New Zealand?
Hopefully, today's fun fact will avoid any confusion when visiting New Zealand 😉 Also, because curiosity got the better of me, I researched different names for 'corner store' around the...
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Where do children learn to smile from?
An interesting quote for your Monday. "Children learn to smile from their parents" - Shunuchi Suzuki. May your day be full of smiles 😁
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How long have Sydney Ferries been operating?
Operating since 1875, the Sydney Ferries carries over 14 million passengers each year in and around Sydney. Fourteen million passengers a year! It's certainly a lovely way to see the...
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Be yourself. Embrace your quirks. Being weird is a wonderful thing.
This quote is for my fellow weirdos, stay wonderful and have a happy Wednesday! 🙃 ✌🏼 "Be yourself. Embrace your quirks. Being weird is a wonderful thing." Ed Sheeran
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The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit
I'm a big quote lover, even though I never can remember them word for word, I always remember how they make me feel. Today's quote is one of my favs,...
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Time spent playing with children is never wasted
A good quote to remember when you're playing the same game for the 10th time in a row on the lounge room floor. "Time spent playing with children is never...
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Your mind is a garden quote
A rhyming and inspiring quote to get you through your day 🌼 ⠀ "Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers or weeds."
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What happened to all the artistic children?
A quote that always sits in the back of my mind... “All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” Pablo Picasso 👨🎨🎭🎨🤹♀️
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The world needs more storytellers, dreamers, change makers and action takers
A little inspiration for your Sunday! Which one are you, or are you a little bit of each?⠀"The world needs more storytellers, dreamers, change makers and action takers"
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