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Festive lights, live music and a wander by the water โœจWe headed down to Elizabeth Quay for the festive lights concert an...
14/12/2025

Festive lights, live music and a wander by the water โœจ

We headed down to Elizabeth Quay for the festive lights concert and it felt like peak Perth summer vibes โ€” twinkly lights, great atmosphere and the kids absolutely loving it.

Afterwards we wandered through the Rio Tinto Christmas Lights Trail and honestlyโ€ฆ so magical ๐ŸŒŸ
Bright displays, interactive light tunnels and that โ€œwowโ€ feeling as the city lights up for Christmas. One of those easy, feel-good nights where you just soak it all in (and take way too many photos ๐Ÿ“ธ).

If youโ€™re looking for a relaxed festive outing thatโ€™s kid-friendly and totally free, this oneโ€™s a must ๐ŸŽ„

2 Years In Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ What a life weโ€™ve created ๐Ÿ’™
01/12/2025

2 Years In Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ
What a life weโ€™ve created ๐Ÿ’™

16/11/2025

๐ŸŒŠ Hamelin Bay, WA โ€“ the kind of beach you think only exists in postcards! White sand, turquoise water and the famous friendly stingrays gliding by the shore ๐Ÿ˜

๐Ÿ“ Facilities nearby:
Hamelin Bay Holiday Park with camp sites + cabins, a small kiosk for essentials, BBQ areas, playground and boat ramp. Perfect for families, road trippers and salty-hair beach days.

โœจ Things to do:
๐Ÿ  Spot the stingrays (go early!)
๐Ÿคฟ Snorkel and swim in calm, clear water
๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Walk part of the Cape to Cape Track
๐Ÿšค Fishing + boating
๐ŸŒฒ Explore Boranup Forest & nearby caves/wineries

If youโ€™re heading down south, add Hamelin Bay to your list. Itโ€™s pure magic ๐Ÿ’™

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02/11/2025

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Happy Halloween ๐Ÿ‘ป ๐ŸŽƒ
31/10/2025

Happy Halloween ๐Ÿ‘ป ๐ŸŽƒ

29/10/2025

โœจ5 Questions I Always Get Asked About Moving to Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

Thinking about making the big move? ๐ŸŒ Here are some of the most common questions we get!

1๏ธโƒฃ Is it hard to get a visa?
It depends on your skills โ€” check if your occupation is in demand at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
It can feel like an emotional rollercoaster ๐ŸŽข but using a migration agent made the process smoother!
We used and they were amazing!

2๏ธโƒฃ How did you pick a state?
Honestly, all of Australia is amazing! We made a list: affordability ๐Ÿ’ฐ (as much as possible ๐Ÿ˜…), family-friendly, laid-back vibe, and great outdoor lifestyle ๐ŸŒฟโ˜€๏ธ

3๏ธโƒฃ Is the cost of living high?
Yes and no! Groceries and housing can be pricey, but wages balance it out. Weโ€™re still much better off here than we were in the UK ๐Ÿ’ช

4๏ธโƒฃ Was it hard to settle in?
Surprisingly, no! ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ There are differences โ€” food, routines, the Aussie work-life balance โ€” but we quickly felt at home โค๏ธ

5๏ธโƒฃ How did the kids cope?
Saying goodbye was tough ๐Ÿ’” but now they absolutely love it here! Their confidence, happiness, and outdoor lifestyle have all flourished ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ–๏ธ

If youโ€™re considering the move โ€” itโ€™s a wild ride, but one weโ€™d do all over again! ๐Ÿฆ˜โœจ

Useful links:
๐ŸŒ immi.homeaffairs.gov.au โ€“ Check visa & occupation lists
๐Ÿ’ฌ expatforum.com โ€“ Chat with other expats

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๐Ÿ’œA day at the Lavender Estate ๐Ÿ’œ Perfect spot for photos, picnics, and picking up a few lavender goodies from the gift sh...
27/10/2025

๐Ÿ’œA day at the Lavender Estate ๐Ÿ’œ
Perfect spot for photos, picnics, and picking up a few lavender goodies from the gift shop. The kids loved exploring, and I loved the serenity (and the smell!) ๐ŸŒธ

If youโ€™re looking for a relaxing weekend escape near Perth, this is definitely worth the visit. ๐ŸŒพโ˜€๏ธ

๐Ÿ“Lavender Estate, Swan Valley (WA)
โ˜• Cafรฉ | ๐ŸŽ Shop | ๐Ÿ“ธ Insta-worthy views | ๐ŸŒฟ Family-friendly


โœจWeekend recap vibesโœจFrom sandy toes at the beach ๐Ÿ–๏ธ to messy hands with Halloween crafting ๐ŸŽƒ and finishing it all off w...
19/10/2025

โœจWeekend recap vibesโœจ
From sandy toes at the beach ๐Ÿ–๏ธ to messy hands with Halloween crafting ๐ŸŽƒ and finishing it all off with a peaceful sunset walk ๐ŸŒ… โ€” itโ€™s been a little bit of everything.
P.S Yes, Halloween is still strange in the heat!

Mum Hack of the Week ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง
DIY Paper Mache Lanterns โ€“ the perfect spooky craft for kids!
๐Ÿงก Mix PVA glue + water
๐Ÿงป Layer toilet paper over a balloon (a few layers!)
โ˜€๏ธ Let it dry, pop the balloon
๐ŸŽจ Paint your Halloween design
๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Add a battery tea light & watch it glow!

Because weekend fun doesnโ€™t have to cost much โ€” just a little creativity and a lot of laughs ๐Ÿ’ซ
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