Christmas
The Ultimate Guide to Christmas 2020 in the Hills
Get the most out of the festive events planned by the Hills community in 2020!
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Santa photos at Seven Hills Plaza
Santa will be available for pictures from 28 Nov - 24 Dec! Bookings are essential.
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Santa and pet photos at North Rocks Shopping Centre
Santa will be at North Rocks from 28 Nov - 24 Dec! And you can have your pets photographed as well every Tues and Wed in December!
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Christmas lights in the Hills
Due to COVID some of the big ones aren't lighting up but there are still plenty of others around to enjoy. Here's a list of the houses and streets in the Hills and surrounds with great Christmas lights!
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Book your Santa photo at Rouse Hill Town Centre
Santa is in the house! This year, you must book online. There are also pet and sensitive santa photos too.
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Santa photos at Winston Hills Mall
Have your Santa photo taken at Winston Hills Mall from 7 Nov - 24 Dec. COVID-safe measures in place and no bookings required.
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The Hills Sydney: Things to do this Weekend
Here are some fun ideas to keep you busy this weekend!
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HDM visits La Boucherie
Given it seems like we may never travel overseas again at the moment, transporting yourself there via great restaurants and delicious food is one way to experience Europe. And if a quick French fix is in order, La Boucherie in Baulkham Hills is an excellent substitute for the real deal. And if you need the perfect excuse, throughout December La Boucherie is offering an excellent Friday lunch deal!
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The Hills Sydney: 2020/21 Summer School Holiday Guide
School holidays are creeping up and these are the long ones! If you need a hand with care over the break, a school holiday workshop or camp is a lifesaver ... and super fun too! There's something for everyone. Book soon so you don't miss out - spots may be limited.
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The value of play-based learning in Early Education
Many parents have preconceived ideas, thoughts and beliefs around how children learn best based on their personal childhood experiences. However, educational teaching and learning practices have evolved over the past 10-15 years and a more child-centric play-based learning approach is being adopted by many. But what is play-based learning and what does it look like in practice?
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Things to do in the ‘rural’ Hills
Here in the Hills, we're blessed to have a piece of the country right on our door step. Here are some ideas for day trips in the outer Hills.
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HDM visits City Cave Bella Vista
This local wellness and floatation centre has taken the Hills by storm! We visited to find out exactly what you can expect and how it works.
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Sydney swimming spots
Sydney is full of beautiful spots to swim and they're not all surf beaches by the coast. Here's a list of some of our favourites, perfect for a day trip when the weather's warm!
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HDM Party Guide Spring 20 / Summer 21
Planning a party can sometimes be stressful! Here's our new Party Guide, full of ideas for venues, entertainment and catering to get your party started!
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Water play parks in and near the Hills District
Keep cool when the temperature rises at one of these water play parks!
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Woolworths Schofields unveils a fresh new look
Woolworths Schofields taking your humble weekly grocery shop to the next level, unveiling a smorgasbord of delights in a new-look store with the emphasis on fresh food.
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School holidays: Mindfulness Drawing with Jordan Morpeth
Join the professional illustrator for a school holiday workshop at The Ponds where you'll learn some character design basics, create a character collectively, receive some one-on-one feedback and incorporate some stress-relieving mindfulness practices through drawing. Ages 7 - 14 and parents welcome too!
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Christmas gift inspo now in store at Gro Urban Oasis!
From a teacher to a coach to your co-worker or friend, there's something instore that will be just perfect for that end of year treat, Christmas present or kris kringle gift. And there's also 25% off storewide from 27 - 30 November, making it the perfect time to get organised!
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Book a treatment with Ultimate Cosmetics and receive a $50 voucher!
Registered and Cosmetic Nurse Nicolette specialises in top quality anti-wrinkle and dermal filler treatments and is offering all new clients a $50 voucher when you book!
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Ensure you’re Summer ready with M&M Air Conditioning!
Warm days are just around the corner! Book a service of your air conditioning to ensure it's in perfect form so you'll be cool and comfortable on those hot Summer days! Local family-owned business M&M Air Conditioning is offering a general service on split & ducted systems from now until the end of summer for $120 + GST!
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CRU holiday camps – 29 amazing experiences to choose from!
Give your child a fantastic holiday experience on a CRU Camp! There are 29 camp adventures to choose from, for children in Years K-12. From sailing to rock climbing, surfing to Christmas craft, gaming & tech to HSC & IB study… and so much more!
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Lunch specials at Castle Hill RSL
New fresh and wholesome lunch specials to enjoy, this November and December, at Castle Hill RSL. And only $13 for members!
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Parks and playgrounds – hidden gems in the Hills
Here are some great little parks hidden in the back streets of the Hills that you might not know about!
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Tree Frog Playground | Oxlade Reserve | North Kellyville
This playground opened in late 2017 and is a great play area for toddlers and kids not at school yet – there’s good equipment that’s not too big or high and gives them the opportunity to ‘learn the ropes’.
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5 fun and fabulous parks in the Hills
Here are our favourite parks in the Hills – hopefully there’s one or two you haven’t tried out yet.
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Parks in the Hills with bike and scooter paths
Throwing a scooter or bike in the boot can make a trip to the park that little bit more exciting. Here are spots in and around the Hills where you can ride.
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Kid Friendly Bushwalks in the Hills
Have you been exploring lately? Here are some great walks in and around the Hills.
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Awesome parks and playgrounds further afield
We’ve given you our favourite Hills-based parks, now it’s time to broaden our search! Here are some parks in Sydney that are worth a day trip.
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Parks and coffee – a mum’s perfect combination
Here are a few suggestions of parks in the Hills and surrounds where you can get a great coffee within walking distance, meaning it's one stop only with the kids.
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Kids dinner ideas – when you can’t be bothered to cook
With everything on your plate at the moment, there may be days where you just don't have dinner in you! Totally fine - it won't be the end of the world! Here are some easy ideas to get dinner on the table.
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Pubs, clubs and restaurants with a playground in or near the Hills
A playground or play area in a pub, club or restaurant means that mum and dad can usually enjoy a meal and drink in relative peace. Here's a list of some local venues with this perk!
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HDM checks out the new menu at Castle Hill RSL
Castle Hill RSL has relaunched their menus, introducing fresh, vibrant and healthy options alongside revamped classics and club favourites. We checked it out recently.
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The Burrow, Cherrybrook
The Burrow is a welcoming family run cafe in Cherrybrook that's serving up some delicious dishes! We visited recently.
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Best cafes in the Hills: 2019 edition
We're really proud of the burgeoning cafe scene in the Hills! Here's our 2019 list of local venues that are consistently good. Enjoy.
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Putting yourself out there … and finding your perfect mum husband!
Finding friends when you're older and a mum can be challenging.
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What is family mediation?
Separating from a spouse or partner can be extremely difficult and it's common to disagree on important aspects such as care of children and division of property and other assets. This is where mediation can be beneficial. But what does it involve and where do you start?
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Navigating the legal minefield when your relationship ends
When a relationship ends, the legal side of things can often be confusing and overwhelming. Forming a relationship with your lawyer to assist you during this time is important. Our resident family law expert explains more.
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Property, superannuation and divorce
Separating is such an emotional and confusing time so it's good to know the basics about how assets like property and superannuation are handled during the process.
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Every mum’s most feared four letter word
It’s the four letter word that strikes fear into even the most seasoned of school mums. In fact, there are two four letter words so take your pick!
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Finding the will
As parents, the importance of having a Will in place can't be ignored. But what's involved and what do you need to consider? Here's some great information to get you started.
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After hours chemists in and around the Hills
It's the middle of the night and you would do anything to make your little one better. Here's a list of late night chemists in and around the Hills.
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Taming your toddler at bed time
Are you pulling your hair out at bed time and through the night with your toddler? Here are some issues that local child sleep consultant Chantal Cohen frequently see families with toddlers facing and some quick tips to help them go to sleep and stay there all night.
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One Hills District Mum tells: my breast reduction journey
We catch up with one of our mums to hear about her life-changing decision.
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