A collaboration between Holiday Inn and Fat Mum Slim.
Ever since I was a kid, Perth seemed so far away and almost exotic. I’d heard lots about it in geography, and had popped it at the top of my bucket-list but it took me until well into my 30s to get there. The first time I visited was one of the quickest trips I’d ever done, I flew in for a lunch with some beautiful readers, and then flew right back out after a few nights sleep in the City.
I didn’t get to see much at all. I knew I had to go back.
Last weekend was that time, I went back. I took my Ma, and the girls along for the trip. My mum has always wanted to go to Perth. I can remember her saying it for the longest time, so I was so excited that she got to come along with us, plus she’s the best babysitter.
The crew at Holiday Inn invited us over for a getaway – to do more of what we love {new adventures, travels and good times}, and to check out their hotel. In the past year it underwent a cheeky $25 million upgrade, and it’s beautiful. It’s not only the Holiday Inn that got an overhaul, in the 12 months since I last visited Perth, the whole city seems like it’s had a nip and tuck. There’s a new airport, new roads, new art, a whole new area to play on the Swan River and new eateries too. It’s all very snazzy.
The Holiday Inn in Perth City Centre is right in the heart of everything. We were right near all the shops {great for those who like to shop up a storm}, we were a few minute walk from the Swan River and Elizabeth Quay {for those who like to sight see and catch a ferry or two}, we were close enough to Kings Park {perfect for those who like to do a spot of exercising, playing or relaxing}, and my favourite was that we were close to Wolf Lane, right on it in fact, which is home to cute cafes and awesome street art… but more on that later.
As we checked into the Holiday Inn I was surprised at how fancy it was. The entry was stylish and fun, and the rooms were just as stylish and beautiful. They even had pillow choices; soft or firm {firm for me!}.
The kids tested out the bed for the jump factor. It passed with flying colours!
From any window in the hotel, you can spot the street art. It’s like a game of hide-and-seek, and as a lover of art it was the best game of hide and seek ever. I have fallen so hard for all the art in Perth.
One of the things that I learned on our trip that became a bit of a game-changer was that kids stay and eat free at the Holiday Inn. It was nice to see the bill for all our meals at the end of our stay and not pay a thing for what the kids ate {and they ate their way through that breakfast buffet, I tell you!}. Attached to the hotel is a funky restaurant called Ivy and Jack, and it’s a trendy little spot. The food is beautiful, and the decor is delicious. We popped down for dinner on the Friday night, and it was buzzing. The burger was awesome.
They also do the best breakfast buffet I’ve encountered; super crispy bacon, awesome sourdough bread, poached eggs, wilted spinach, make-your-own juices, mushrooms and crunchy hash browns. And more, so much more.
So what are our top five to do in Perth {besides from eating at the buffet ?}? These made our list…
FIVE FUN FAMILY-FRIENDLY THINGS TO DO IN PERTH
ONE : VISIT ELIZABETH QUAY
This is still a work in progress, and I can see how amazing it’s going to be. Right on the water, just a stone’s throw from the City centre, is the beautiful Elizabeth Quay. There are restaurants, places to ride a bike, a playground, beautiful sculptures, a stunning bridge and access to ferries to take you wherever you please.
TWO : VISIT KINGS PARK
When I asked friends and readers what we should do when in Perth, Kings Park was one of the things that kept coming up again and again. I thought, ‘It’s a park, how good can it be?’. Well, it’s beautiful. The most beautiful park I’ve ever seen – luscious grass, great playgrounds, yummy cafe, and the road is lined with beautiful trees donated to fallen soldiers. It’s a great park, and a must visit if ever you find yourself in Perth.
THREE : EAT, DRINK & PLAY AT LITTLE CREATURES
Located in beautiful Fremantle is a brewery and restaurant called Little Creatures. It’s right on the water, and super popular. We arrived early and nabbed a perfect seat. The kids played in the sandpit while we enjoyed a champagne and a light lunch. When I asked Lulu what her favourite thing from the whole trip was, it was this… particularly the sandpit!
FOUR : SEE THE SUN SET OVER THE OCEAN
I don’t know if it’s just me that gets this stupidly excited about watching the sun set, but it’s like magic and I think it’s totally worth experiencing. We headed out to Cottesloe and watched the sun go down. It truly was beautiful.
FIVE : EXPLORE THE STREET ART
Oh boy, the street art! You knew this was coming, didn’t you? The kids, Ma and I had a blast finding new art as we strolled through the City. Perth is so walkable. It’s flat, and clean, and safe… so we spent mornings walking around and exploring. My camera roll is filled with photos of the art around Perth. I used this online map to find my favourite art pieces, and then went hunting for them. But truth is, you don’t even need the map, you can just start walking and you’ll find them… starting in Wolf Lane {just behind the Holiday Inn} is the perfect spot.
Next time I’d love to check out Perth Zoo, Rottnest Island, and head down to Margaret River for a day trip.
We had such a great time in Perth, and would definitely put it on the list of a place we want to go back to. I can’t wait to see what changes they make, and how it evolves. It’s definitely a fun part of the world to explore.
I think one of things I loved most of all, was the special time and memories we made with my mum. My mum is such a beautiful person, and the girls adore her {as do I!}, so I like that we got to make beautiful memories with her. It reminded me that we should take more time to do that.
How do you like to make memories with your family?
this is what I love to do; climb hills, explore the countryside and be one with nature….and the exercise means I can indulge in a little extra cake (for recovery purposes of course!).
I love to trail run and my husband geocaches so we get to take the family to ‘off the beaten track’ places. There’s a lot of hidden gems out there, many of them closer than you think.
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This photo is awesome. So much health and happiness.
All I ever really want is time with my family, spent having fun and making memories. Such a mum I am!!!
I’m the same! We can be mums together!
This week I took the kids camping to the same place I did when I was a little girl. We swam in the lake, collected shells, I showed them the best trees to climb, and we went bush walking. A perfect week of doing a whole heap of ‘what I love’. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/232332606ec57ac48c948e80f0e832fd7bb4a0662b5d0e68cbfa2f6d9fa38fb5.jpg
I love this photo! Where is the float from?
The float was a bargain at Cotton on Kids. It was on sale and they had an extra 50% off so they were only $10. So I got two ?
We love any sort of outdoor adventure – this pic is from when we went Tree Surfing on the Mornington Peninsula. I would love love love to go to Perth and visit my sister who I haven’t seen in over 18 months 🙂 https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/3e8199144c6b48b68f7ec8750a66bb66f35e0d26a09bccb752ef28868632f4fc.jpg
What a great photo! A trip to Perth sounds awesome for you guys. That Holiday Inn is fancy!
We booked a holiday housecwith a spa at South West Rocks whi https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/0c36a135f05469094b72d97aa8cf96caa2458f03d22f154f3f61af5f5c324ded.jpg ch I went to every year as a kid when my grandmother lived there and now I am taking my kids.
I love South West Rocks!
We love to take rockpool rambles -there’s so many different things on the rock platform: sea apples, Neptune’s necklace, Elephant snails, crabs, sea stars, anemones, crabs, barnacles, mussels, limpets, periwinkles – the list goes on and on! We just don’t want to see a blue-ring octopus! #FMSlovesHolidayInn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/38cebbf0a0a499a44626b5600f8d1c21c8e2cd32f6463bc0bb70d0a18cb0e233.jpg
Very cool Judith! I love rock pool exploring.
Perth and Tasmania are on my travel wish lists☺
Oh I love both so much. Tasmania is so fun too, because it’s so easy to explore by car. ?
I love walking along the beach, especially at dusk when it becomes really quiet and tranquil. I’d post a pic except I can’t work out how to do it here!? #FMSlovesHolidayInn
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After my daughter was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2014 life took a twist for us. She has now completed treatment and nothing warms my heart than just seeing her play on the beach, free and happy. I would say I would love a trip with hubby but we would definitely take our girl and enjoy every minute with her ❤❤ #FMSlovesHolidayInn
That’s beautiful Emma. I’m so happy that she’s completed treatment now. xx
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Very cool!
We love getting out and exploring parks and playgrounds together. We visited Kings Park yesterday to meet some new mums, which was amazing, and little
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Great photo! Where is this part of the park? Near the cafe?
Thank you! Yes. This is at the front of Sticky Beaks Cafe at the Ivey Watson Playground in Kings Park, off Kings Park Road. There’s five colourful animal sculptures: a frog, a worm, a lizard, a duck and a kangaroo. I think they’re all based off aboriginal stories from the area. The kids love them! Here’s a couple of older pictures of Miss A visiting them. 🙂
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I’d love to travel to Perth & then onto Ningaloo reef to swim with the majestic whale sharks – a bucket list adventure I’d love to experience with my family! #FMSlovesHolidayInn
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You’re so brave! This photo is so cute. Thanks for sharing. xx
This year we’re going to spend more time at our happy place…..the beach! #FMSlovesHolidayInn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/26a76a5385c492648756e77fea0a11f7ed24d3200b004d9b041d29b90d925aa1.jpg
You know I love the beach! Beautiful Leonie!
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Beautiful photo Phil. ?
Spend time in nature and among animals, although perhaps not too close to the crocodile behind me!
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Snap snap!
A family staycation is needed in our house. Working through school hols sucks. So we’d love to be able to get away for a weekend with the kids! #FMSLovesHolidayInn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/d477b2bf1f9ee0b4f23467d0d22567906fa5addb4157664ba03a8dce41f16818.jpg
So cute! I am working through the holidays too. I hope you get a break at some point. x
I would love to be cliches and climb Sydney Harbour Bridge.
I’ve never done that, so I’d love to do that too!
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Another photo from our Junior Rangers Rockpool Ramble at Barwon Heads, Victoria. The ranger showed the kids how to have sea star races, turning one biscuit star upside down under water and seeing which one could turn right way up first. It was so much FUN! #FMSlovesHolidayInn
We love long hot baths – anytime of the day! #FMSlovesHolidayInn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/b0ed4cedf3c450e491e26488b73d59a57c88fd85566633e628bb43e2205c7391.jpg
I love this photo so much!
Having survived our first holiday as a family of four, I now know we can survive and even enjoy it. Yes it’s a bit different from pre kids holidays but still fun. #FMSlovesHolidayInn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/5e7a480cf4ffeddde6a86c65085382ae6a1fe7d3f0dbf26ff04ca5d33b4f3c6f.jpg
It is different, but fun all the same!
Doing more of what I love. Last year I quit https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/7858499849a48dd3806c58dd88932a98e0e0d10a543c2a4c5b360037f3331a7a.jpg my office job (sitting in a corner with no windows) without having another job to go to. Some people might say that is completely irresponsible when you have two teenagers to look after on a single income and you willing give up that income stream. But I felt that showing my kids that choosing a life of happiness and fulfilment is a far greater asset than money alone. And now I get to work here every day at this incredibly winery, with this incredible view and wonderful people. Life is so much more fulfilling when you get to do what you love for a living. #FMSlovesHolidayInn
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Exploring more of the beautiful rock pools of Barwon Heads. Rockpool rambling is so much more exciting than sitting at a desk! #FMSlovesHolidayInn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/f2dc2e51147c08b02f9403d5d2f91d2dd35eff60064e7a665cae8009ac524a9e.jpg
Chantelle! This post made my heart yearn for home-town Perth. Seeing a sun set over the Ocean is always my number one recommendation for people heading over West. Love that you loved it.
I get more out of what I love by taking the leap and doing it solo… walking, seeing a movie, having a coffee at a café – taking some time just for me is so important and one of the things I love most in life! This is me, wandering the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris… #FMSlovesHolidayInn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/7e281a61ae282217daf734f39e94642f79bd29a14f80a90aec3a6da75760431a.png
Oh Tammi! This photo! It’s amazing! How lucky you are to have lived in beautiful Perth!
This year It has to be more family time, the 6 of us are rarely altogther with our busy schedule so time this Summer with a day at the Beach was bliss. #FMSlovesHolidayInn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/1a46a4391badfbec5a872a5ca85575cc160ff66caf59f180e4ff11fb8b2a5a3f.jpg
i could not love this photo more. It makes me smile, such a contagious happy photo!
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How to do more of what you love: Teach the kids to do what you love to do, then it pays back in spades in the sense that you get to enjoy and create the memory of the time spent teaching them and then you reap the reward of them wanting to share with you, for years to come, in the things you all enjoy.
Rottnest is a must. And if you’re there for a few weeks, take a trip down to Busselton and Margaret River.
Will do! Rottnest looked amazing.
Perth is the only city left on my Australian bucket list. Would LOVE to take the kids there! My boys and I head to the beach most days, this is ‘our time’, the thing we do together as a family. Would be amazing to have ‘our time’ in Perth.
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This is so cool! What a cool family you have. 🙂
My love is exploring the world, one step at a time. There’s nothing like the feel of crisp morning air on my cheeks, fresh mountain air in my lungs, bird songs in the air and the empowering feeling of taking in incredible sights on my own two feet to bring joy into my heart. I’d love to see more of our beautiful country – there’s so much to explore! #FMSlovesHolidayInn
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Today I took the day off from https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/642265a2bcdea62519b28a949ace17033722a4fbc0a21148d18d5675e14a22a5.jpg work to spend time with my kids. We’re hanging out at home playing marbles. It’s great fun.
I am trying hard to spend more family time. Less of stuff just about me and more about stuff that makes us all happy and knits us together.
Traveling and d https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/5a4eb552f4407ed45a3624f7fb0f09dfddcde532244e6169271bffd3714cec73.jpg efinitely checking out wildlife!
Traveling and definitely checking out wildlife! #FMSlovesHolidayInn
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This is awesome!!
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I love any time I can get my toes in the ocean #FMSloves HolidayInn
Love eating and travelling, and the kids aren’t going to put an end to that – we just take them with us! #fmslovesholidayinn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/862ce856b5ecaab48f0a8ed7062d10cbf652c18b9eec2169c50dab5880f8dd06.jpg
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TRAVELLING!!! Saving up and visiting awesome places with family. We were lucky enough to have saved enough to go to Disneyland over Christmas and take my Aunt and Dad with us. #FMSlovesHolidayInn
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This is such a cool photo. I’ve worn those glasses! Which ride is it again?
I love being spontaneous so on my days off I’ll find somewhere to stay and we lack up and spend a couple days away always making sure we try new things #FMSlovesHolidayInn
I love being spontaneous so on my days off I’ll find somewhere to stay and we lack up and spend a couple days away always making sure we try new things #FMSlovesHolidayInn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/c23372fbd9aeef73b340f97549326102d18577bf5500c2fdb7319910febc7fc8.jpg
We are sending our 17 year old daughter off to Melbourne from Perth to pursue her dance dreams … so we will be popping in during the next year to visit and explore Melbourne and all that street art.
She’s joining my daughter! How exciting for them both!! They are going to love Melbourne ?
Oh wow, that’s a big deal. I hope she goes well!
On holidays I take the camera to places new and fun. I would love to head back to Perth – this time with our son and take him to Perth Zoo. #FMSlovesHolidayInn. I tried to upload the photo but it would not work.
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Love exploring new places throughout Australia with hubby and my two kids. I find this is where the magic happens, mostly between the kids; and also when I seem to take the most photos, usually on my iphone! We did the Perth trip last year including Rottnest island and Margaret river, and beyond – I still look back at the photos with such fond memories!
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I love the ocean. It’s certainly my happy place. I can be super stressed then step on the sand and I’ll realise my shoulders were up near my ears. I’m trying to make an effort to put myself first and get some me and ocean time in every week
So true!
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He’s loving it!
We quit our jobs and spent a year travelling around Australia as a family. Seeing and exploring this amazing country is something we love to do. Now we’re back to reality a little bit of luxury to explore Sydney would be wonderful
I bet you saw so many great things!
Ooooo love holiday inn!! I love to share experiences with friends and family! Here is a snap of me and my daughter on a speedboat ride doing what I love – laughing https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/a86357b71fe74c8afd0033b8ef52c6d90af3def055ead6738e0539345985a7e6.jpg 🙂
Love those big smiles!
Most of our spare time is spent like this, working our farm, with the kids at our side (2 & 8 years). We love this life & wouldn’t change it for the world. BUT……hubby & I also love showing our girls what the rest of Australia has to offer, whether it be our beautiful cities or stunning coastline while creating beautiful memories to cherish!! #FMSlovesHolidayInn
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Just taking the time to enjoy my little family. #FMSlovesHolidayInn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/5e1ae938ee91ae0427327e3b3bbe65961b4cdda73d703a2de9ccf029eb76fba5.jpg
What a cutie! 🙂
My other half an I have travelled from Mackay-Perth (via the coast and inland) but we’ve never made it further north. We’re wanting to finish our coastal route from Mackay to Perth via the top end ? We have family in Perth that have yet to meet their granddaughter and niece and would love to get over there so they can meet her. $1000 voucher would bring so much joy to us all ?
I just want to spend more time with my gorgeous husband and 2 girls enjoying the simple things in life….Lounging around by the pool…. Pillow fights…. #FMSlovesHolidayInn
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I love taking photos with desert animals in places you don’t expect to see them like on 90 Mile Beach East Gippsland! I also love exploring new places and not letting being a solo traveller stop me from doing anything!
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As my beloved husband works away so much, the kids miss him terribly so the things we love the most is family time, this might be picnics at the park or long beach walks. As long as we are together. #FMSlovesHolidayInn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/df52f19a6261630de936c5073b66fec311e2c17e962b6382ea72495b822ac8c2.jpg
I love chilling at the beach with my 3 boys. The sea breeze soothes the soul and helps recharge the batteries. Would love the boys to experience a sunrise at the beach, we live in Perth so have experienced many beach sunsets.
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That looks like fun Michelle! Sunrises are short, but beautiful. 🙂
Doing more of what the kids and I love ❤️
Spending our days down at the park, with my older two children playing, and I relaxing while my youngest learns how to crawl. It’s days like this that make me grateful for the weather, where we live and that my kids get to be carefree and happy.
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Perfect!
Great read. I have a bestie in Perth who would love it if I went there. She comes to me but I’ve only been once to see her because I’m an awful friend. That sandpit is unreal and Holiday Inn looks like the place to stay!
You would love it over there. Time to plan a trip, I reckon!
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This is magic. Thanks for sharing. x
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This is what I love, spending time with my mum while being creative. We also go to Bingo every Wednesday and once a month go to ladies lunch with my grandmother.
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That sounds like good, quality time together! So nice to see!
I love exploring new places! We just found this gorgeous beach at the South Coast, you could easily mistake it for somewhere far more exotic! #FMSlovesHolidayInn
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Is this Hyams Beach? I love how white the sand is!
It’s Murrays Beach, close to Hyams but far less popular which is nice!
How to do more of what I love?
Well I love spending relaxed time with family and friends. With a family of 4 boys..make that 5, (including hubby ?) we try and think of things that everyone enjoys.Take for example our recent trip to Sydney.One of the days we went to Rushcutters Bay, the lads got to play cricket, made some new friends and I got to explore a little, read a little and watch them in a beautiful part of the countryside.
And then there was the spot of shopping. ..not such a favorite of my lads but the t.v. at a big shopping centre afforded me some extra time! https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/837c5597973e4dcfa29301d16172495c820912210b0a5a59f0e50d4a732ed8a3.jpg
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Very cool. I love Sydney!
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We moved interstate last month and now live close enough to many beautiful beaches. My little boy, once scared of water, is now becoming a little beach babe.This is Eastern Beach, Geelong, one of our favourite places. Beach, pool and playground, with a huge grassy hill to roll down. I love getting out and exploring the beautiful area with him, and seeing how much joy he gets out of trying new things. #FMSlovesHolidayInn
I love this pic! What a great place to play. 🙂
I love going out and having a sweet ‘catchup’ dates with my daughter. Being the oldest i often feel she misses out having two younger brothers but its great to catch up over a babycino and find out all about the goings on in her beautiful world. #FMSlovesHolidayInn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/95a321f08d6d3aeee9f4f868a0f3d8129f61d57910f6bdded73421e7ac9bfc83.jpg
What a great photo!
Our family loves playing board games together!! The kids are still learning how to take turns and how to be good sports, but they always talk about how much fun they’ve had!! ? ? #FMSlovesHolidayInn
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Oh I love Connect 4!
As a family we want to slow down and enjoy the little things more. We seem to be able to do this when on holidays without the worries of work,school, bills, household
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I think that’s the beauty of holidays, they bring you together without the stress of everyday… and then make you realise what’s important in life. I like that.
Oh we love kings park!
We do love to go and look at all the beautiful flowers and go bee hunting – for pictures of course!
It’s such a great space. I wish we had one nearby. It would be good to just take a good book and spend time outside in the shade.
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Long exposure photography. I usually use my DSLR but I purposely bought an S7 for its manual functionality wherever I am.
Sometimes on a clear night, the airport is my favourite place to shoot because of the beams of light planes create taking off.
Might be time I actually hopped one of those flights https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/b114a7627802a350c617e4c7163c36cc77f13fd49d40ef32b14201c2586391b2.jpg though ?
That’s so cool! I love this idea!
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What a cute puppy! {Not sure why this ended up upside down!}
We miss the beach after moving away from it so twice a year (as the business let’s us) we get we try to make a small trip away to somewhere with the sand, sun and water… and become human schnitzels thanks to the youngest ?
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I love to just be able to relax and have fun with my family and not be the mum that is constantly nagging them! Camping (or even just going away) with the kids gives us (hubby and I) the opportunity to be able to chill out and just enjoy the family we have created
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Amazing prize, count me in please! Here’s a pic of me enjoying the beach with my kids. #FMSlovesHolidayInn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/36ed161a73c8bcda78d34e8aa2ea123290d7852b3f70d8d7f889234d62f71e07.jpg
I’m embracing my inner pin up this year – getting frocked up and going to as many vintage fairs and vintage car shows as possible. Not only does it make my feel beautiful it makes my soul happy and my kids love it too
Xoxo Lisa Marie
I love to travel, socialise and enjoy a drink with my man #FMSlovesHolidayInn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/11593cbd8703584eb34f7d0c05b573e1ae781e5d50191f7b8ad71760178152ea.jpg
I love spending time with my family. We haven’t been able to do many ‘holiday activities’. Because money. (Or lack thereof). If I were to win I’d take them to Perth, as my dear friend from my teenage years has just moved there for work and we didn’t get to see each other prior to her leaving Melbourne.
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I love getting out and enjoying our amazing city! Weekends are best spent outdoors with people you love, recharging the batteries.
This is a photo of my partner and I enjoying a picnic at Araluen botanic gardens, not too far out of Perth 🙂 https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/ef9a7db41e684ccf8dac0794cba4c75a022104c952cb10e06ca0111e1e8e7a25.jpg
A cool drink while the kids cool down! We are a big family so we do lots of things that are cheap and cheerful but lots of fun and make lots of memories. I would love to spend a weekend with the family in Sydney visiting my beautiful sister and her family to make more beautiful memories with our kids! https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/f7a8b415311f3953273c73d0f19ece14a988c00d29efa296292c5090bc1e22bc.jpg
I thoroughly enjoying spending time with my husband and girls away from the chores of home. They have our undivided attention and we all love it. Anything involving the water is always a super special treat. We would use a holiday inn voucher to visit beautiful relatives in Newcastle who we rarely get to see.
Nothing beats watching a beautiful sunset with my family and friends! Especially with some yummy fish n chips ? https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/a2c953a7458b0a1e2323b8ceafc93671cc2a60875c48535bc59d12246216028f.jpg
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Road tripping, we love driving around looking for our next adventure
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I love to walk! Everywhere and anywhere, taking in nature, the fresh air, it’s so peaceful and relaxing (of course a beautiful sunrise helps). Walking helps me de stress from full time work and take time out of my day to relax. #FMSlovesHolidayInn
We live 200 metres from our local beach and go as often as possible. Sandcastles, sunscreen, seagulls, splashing and swimming in the cool calm waters! We always come home exhausted but happy, sandy hair and all! https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/c6cea27e9a9794552f1b2380d6df6cb1541853156a6c96c884fa8a9a53a1e9e5.jpg
We live 200 metres from our local beach and go as often as possible. Sandcastles, sunscreen, seagulls, splashing and swimming in the cool calm waters! We always come home exhausted but happy, sandy hair and all! https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/76a92320b92976ce533b709633906ed9a0564015634c12fcfef59eee56ea62ac.jpg
We love the beach! We are from Perth and have just spent 10 days in the Gold Coast swimming, swimming and more swimming. I have two beach babies…
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Swimming, swimming and more swimming… We are from Perth and came to the Gold Coast for a summer beach holiday… I have two beach babies… https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/3a21f5cc80421477e8ec7fe7eeae232afb110189e95c5dc23460e765d34edd61.jpg
Our family was spending so much time in front of screens. TVs, laptops, phones, tablets, kindles, heck even our fridge has a digital display on it! So now we are always outside, even when it rains, I have them jumping in puddles, just like most of us did when we were growing up. And they love it!!! #FMSlovesHolidayInn
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Exploring new places, this is our little family in Sydney #FMSlovesHolidayInn
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I had to think about wha https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/28ec6a854b3980faac18ce33064db65b7c43aef75b5c95fb914b8b23e9b6db8e.png t I’d really love to do more of & I can’t go past spending more time with my kids exploring the mountain range on our own doorstep. Here’s the famous “Moss Wall” that always makes me feel like I’m in the Labyrinth
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Writing. And snuggling with the cat as a bonus! #FMSlovesHolidayInn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/4be285209508255f0c7c364fa0015d540e931250fb26a406ecf4c63ba6530afe.jpg
We have really been trying to do more of what we love! Trips to the park, spontaneous day trips, waffles for breakfast at the local cafe, or champagne and pizza with friends in the park. We are all so much happier for it, and it leaves the kids saying “this was the best day EVER”. Here is a little photo from a spontaneous day trip to see a (usually dry) waterfall in full flow! We’d love to turn a day trip into an overnighter sometime! #FMSlovesHolidayInn
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We love trying out ice cream/gelati whenever we’re on holiday – these ones were happily consumed while on holiday in Port Douglas. #FMSlovesHolidayInn
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We manage my dads farm out in south east qld and it’s so great for not only us but our two boys. Every second week we get to enjoy the fresh air & wide open spaces. the only noises you here are the birds & the cows. That’s what life’s about! Exploring, seeing new things – with your own eyes and not through a computer or phone screen X take us to Perth!! #fmslovesholidayinn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/4beccfca11b946c59e9e53bfcfe2d3820fb8e25bbfd97e5ca4c4bdb7f4bc2636.jpg
Exploring our beautiful city in all ways possible and this helicopter ride over the Melbourne skyline was our birthday gift to the little champ last year; https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/41dc43268bd2f3a614efbf8a77bd80eccbbd4ed26e78d57fef84ecbc07faf43f.jpg
Exploring our beautiful city in all ways possible and this helicopter ride over the Melbourne skyline was our birthday gift to the little champ last year #FMSlovesHolidayInn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/41dc43268bd2f3a614efbf8a77bd80eccbbd4ed26e78d57fef84ecbc07faf43f.jpg
We love to eat gelato!
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It is all bout the morning breakfast while adoring the perth beaches! Coffee in silence while hubby and kids run around like headless chooks (was taken in Perth 2 years ago) https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/7faa36f08562b289664ca02a6ad7a20f854f600a140bd2a147b769d6af55069e.jpg
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Doing more of what we love – running crazy and free at the beach! We’re so lucky in Australia to have so many wide open spaces to just let it all out and have fun. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/afce4dbc0798db41c23496b37eff2b76411d0e72c4381bf4bfc744f4170af17d.jpg
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I just love going for long walks anywhere around this beautiful countryside of ours ….we have an amazing country..perfect for exploring ….https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/140c70b12972430b923e1a80560ac33a69a48ca0b68f1308514f7f9bb3d72563.jpg #FMSlovesHolidayInn
We love exploring museums, especially kid-friendly ones like this one. The boys loved excavating for treasures!! https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/97519d0108d0ff98067ed3d3af361989d9f3eec579d23024d104ed0bc3bb8484.jpg
I love relaxing with my cats 🙂 #fmslovesholidayinn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/094ed8979dfa20058b0b121e4d110437ba85a812c013b70086d195b0eb170f46.jpg
Taking the kids to play putt-putt. Teeing off – just like dad!! https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/545023723eea95b732e53fbd26767b1e39f2acdbf21287435d71d2d71c9cfa51.jpg
We love visiting new places and doing new things. We visited friends in Tasmania and went out on their yacht. Brilliant day! #FMSlovesHolidayInn https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/a68fc97a24fcc5225b94312b32c635790c9b344766b8fc091e6f9d226318c5fc.jpg
Love taking my family to the beach. They have a blast running around whilst I sit back and enjoy the view ???? https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/a6ccb1f6c1e416d8831fc72760c25c3cec2adef334f99b3f2326b971efd53502.jpg