Well, 2017 is off to a good start. Kids are settling back into school nicely, I have my house back in order after the school holidays and the sun is still shining. Hallelujah!
On another note, my household is currently bursting with excitement and counting down the days. Did I tell you we’re expecting? Well, expecting the cute furry type – yes, we’re getting a puppy. Don’t ask what type of dog it is because it gets a little awkward…
OK, OK, you asked: it’s called a golden doodle – mum’s a labrador crossed with golden retriever, dad’s a standard poodle, so the name makes perfect sense, right?
Can’t wait to show you pics next issue.
But, boy, are we highlighting some inspiring locals in this edition.
I caught up with Sally-Ann Caligari from Ocean Grove for a D&M about her passion for being a stay-at-home mum and how three major life-changing experiences shaped her new outlook on life.
Bet you didn’t know we had a couple of six-year-old gold medalists in our region? Luke Voogt catches up with six-year-old painting prodigies Keira Charleston and Thor Van Haelen to talk about their gold-medal winning art pieces for the Young Australian Art Awards.
Local mum Kristy Barrett helps our youngsters look like hipsters, with the latest trends from her kids’ fashion business, When Harlow Met Jagger.
Weighing up your options for primary or secondary schools? Check out our schools guide on pages 23-31. You might just find the info you need to help make your big decision.
Inverleigh mother of four Bec Wilson is passionate about the importance of nature-based play for a child’s development. Frustrated at the fact that she couldn’t find a nature-based playgroup for her children to join, Bec decided to create her own – it’s called Fox Guild.
Louisa Jones delivers some gorgeous shots from a fashion shoot.
And we have plenty of great ideas for school holiday entertainment including GPAC shows, the wool museum, book and game reviews and much more.
Great to see you all back for another edition. Don’t forget to keep in touch with any parenting high or lows via Facebook.
Cheers!
Angie Hilton
Contributing editor
