Category Archives: Favourite Places

Tiptoe Through the Tulips and the Daffodils!

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Jacinta

One thing about living in the hills is that we are spoilt for things to do in spring.  We have an abundance of bulb farms to visit and the girls always delight in such occasions.  We pass one on the … Continue reading →

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What’s Up Skip?

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Jacinta

With all this glorious weather we have been having the last few days, we have been heading off to a lovely park close to Scarlett’s school.   It’s has been too nice to go home, after all, there are way … Continue reading →

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Rhododendron Gardens

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Jacinta

The Dandenong Ranges are filled with beautiful places to visit.  One of which is the National Rhododendron Gardens in Olinda.  As of the middle of this year, entry is now free!  We visit on a regular basis as the gardens … Continue reading →

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Nippers, the non pincer variety!

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Jacinta

We have had good intentions of enrolling Scarlett in Nippers for the last couple of years, but family dynamics have prevented our good intentions. But this year, we seem up for the challenge of being part of an organisation that … Continue reading →

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Favourite places – Ripe Cafe

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Jacinta

I want to share with you one of my favourite cafes in the Dandenong Ranges.  Ripe Cafe is a place I found a few years ago in Sassafras.  They make the best baguettes (I couldn’t wait to take a photo … Continue reading →

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