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The Hills Sydney: Things to do this weekend
Here's what's on in and around the Hills this weekend. Read more
The Hills Sydney: New playgrounds and what’s coming
We love a good park and, like other local parents, get a little excited when a new one opens! Here’s a list of local playgrounds that are new or have been refurbished in the last year, plus a sneak peek at what’s to come. Read more
Winter warmer: Roasted tomato soup with seed sprinkle
Hooray, it's soup weather! Here's a classic that's always popular and is perfect for lunch or dinner. Read more
Gorman Avenue Reserve playground opens in Kellyville
Another new playground in Kellyville which boasts play equipment suitable for all ages. Read more
HDM visits PappaRich Castle Hill
A vibrant bustling atmosphere, something different for kids and delicious food make this new dining venue at in the Piazza at Castle Towers one to check out. And they have a great kids eat free deal until the end of June for Hills District Mums! Read more
The Hills Sydney: 2018 Winter School Holiday Guide
School holidays aren't too far away. Do you need some help with camps, classes or workshops? Here are some great ideas to keep kids busy and entertained. Book in soon so you don't miss a spot! Read more
New learn-to-ride track: Coolong Reserve Castle Hill
A good park has been made even better with a new learn-to-ride track now open! Read more
The parents’ guide to childhood injuries – scratches, scrapes, sprains & more
The big question that parents ask when their child has an injury or a possible broken bone is “Do I need to go to a hospital Emergency Department?" It's good to know what other options exist to avoid possible long wait times and expense. Read more
Coming soon to Castle Towers!
There are over 10 great new dining and entertainment venues coming to Castle Towers. Some have arrived already and some open any day now! Here's the low down. Read more
Don’t miss
Visit the Winter Fair at Rouse Hill Town Centre!
From 25 June - 6 July, the whole family can enjoy ice skating, bubble soccer, basketball on ice, limbo, theme nights, prize giveaways and more! Read more
School holiday workshops with Kids Love to Cook
If you have a budding chef at home, they'll love the school holiday workshops hosted by Kids Love to Cook in Bella Vista on Monday 9 July. Book in quickly! Read more
OZ Design Furniture Clearance
SPECIAL OFFER: Free delivery within Sydney metro area when you spend $1000. Read more
Get the eyebrows you’ve always wanted!
Australian Beauty Clinic specialises in brow feathering, also know as microblading and they have a great special offer for Hills District Mums! Mention Hills District Mums when making a booking and receive brow feathering for $690, normally $890. Includes 3 consults. Read more
Grace Village Early Learning
SPECIAL OFFER: Grace Village is offering all HDM families who enrol at the centre free access to Third Space, their dedicated, purpose-built space that provides coffee, laundry services, pre-ordered gourmet meals, working spaces with Wi-Fi and yoga so you can focus on the more important things in life. Read more
Aussie Mobile Vet – discount on travel fee & vaccinations
SPECIAL OFFER: Aussie Mobile Vet is now offering a 50% discount off the Travel Fee and 10% discount off dog and cat vaccinations for the HDM community! Read more
The Hills Sydney: Best playgrounds for under 5s
Here are our favourite playgrounds for toddlers and little ones that have suitable play equipment for this age group. Read more
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. Read more
Toot toot! HDM visits Galston Valley Railway
There's a piece of history right on our doorstep that's great fun for little ones and makes for a lovely family outing! Read more
HDM Party Guide – Autumn/Winter 2018
Here's our Party Guide for Autumn/Winter 2018. There's something for every child, with a huge range of local businesses offering fun venues, entertainment and supplies to help you organise the party of the year! Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Hills District Mums visits The Fiddler Rouse Hill
We're embarrassed to say that we hadn't actually visited Hills' icon The Fiddler until quite recently. Our loss! If you've never actually been, or if it's been a while between visits, it's definitely worth checking out! Here's why we enjoyed it. Read more
HDM visits Longshot cafe Beecroft
It's always nerve-wracking when a favourite cafe changes hands. We checked out Longshot cafe in Beecroft recently and were thrilled to see all is humming along and delicious to boot, perfect for lunch with a friend or a weekend brunch! Read more
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! Read more
Delicious breakfast spots for 2018: The Hills Sydney
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it's often the easiest to eat out with kids. Here's a list of places in the Hills and surrounds to road test for eggs, pancakes and more. Read more
Cafes with play areas: The Hills, Sydney
Cafes with play areas on site or nearby come in very handy when you're wanting to finish a coffee and a conversation in relative peace! Here's our updated list with a couple of great new local options. Read more
Best cafes in the Hills: 2018 edition
We're really proud of the burgeoning cafe scene in the Hills! Here's our 2018 list of local venues that are consistently good. Enjoy. Read more
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. Read more
Breast cancer: it can happen to anyone
Two inspiring Hills District Mums share their breast cancer journeys and remind us how important regularly checking your breasts is. Read more
Overcoming 5 common sleep issues in little ones
Here are five helpful tips which can rapidly improve your little one’s sleep habits. Read more
One Hills District Mum tells: my breast reduction journey
We catch up with one of our mums to hear about her life-changing decision. Read more
Five ways to increase your child’s resilience
We often read about building resilience in our children. But what is it and how can we teach our children this important life skill? Here are five parenting tips. Read more
How to get your child to do what you ask, the first time you ask
Sounds simple in theory, but it can be really challenging. Here are some practical tips from our resident psychologist. Read more
5 minutes with … local artist Belinda Nadwie
Belinda Nadwie is a talented local artist and mum of three gorgeous kids. Belinda talks to us about her creativity, passions and process. Read more
8 days in as a first time school mum
Are you a first time school mum with a little one starting school? It's a huge deal for the whole family! We're one year on now but we still laugh at our first couple of weeks as Official School Mums! Read more
Lunchbox hacks and hints
The school year is long and there are a lot of lunchboxes to fill. Do you needs some tips and ideas? Read more
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. Read more
Five things I never thought would be so difficult as a mum
The everyday tasks that morphed into almost-insurmountable dramas after I had a child. Read more
Our favourite husband-themed posts of all time
Sometimes the men in our lives look at things a little differently to us and give us a giggle in the process! Read more
