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School holidays
Easter treats in the Hills
Hop on in and splurge on one of these Easter treats before they disappear! Read more
Autumn school holidays: HDM boredom buster list
Here's a long list of things to do during the April school holidays that should keep everyone entertained! Read more
The Hills Sydney: 2019 Autumn School Holiday Guide
Here's a long list of camps, classes and workshops for all ages and all interests in and around the Hills for the upcoming school holidays! Book soon so you don't miss out on a spot! Read more
Stanhope Village | build-a-bear workshops & delicious holiday fun
There's build-a-bear workshops and food themed fun to be had at Stanhope Village these school holidays! Read more
Autumn holidays at Rouse Hill House & Farm
Explore Rouse Hill House & Farm these autumn school holidays! There's lots to see and do! Read more
Rouse Hill Town Centre | Easter activities & Dr Seuss
There's lots of fun to be had these holidays at RHTC including a huge Easter egg hunt, Easter themed activities and a Dr Seuss week! Read more
Visit Canberra in Autumn with Crowne Plaza Canberra
Crowne Plaza Canberra's Family Getaway package includes family entry to Questacon, one of Canberra's most popular attractions, plus accommodation in the heart of the CBD and daily buffet breakfast. Read more
Seven Hills Plaza | Easter fresh food test & kaleidoscope making
Take the Easter fresh food test or make a kaleidoscope these school holidays. Read more
North Rocks Shopping Centre | Easter craft & slime making!
Make Easter craft and slime these school holidays at North Rocks Shopping Centre! Read more
Castle Towers | The Little Chef’s Kitchen
Choose a class, book your place, pop on your free chef's hat & apron and get cookin' these school holidays! Read more
Museum of Sydney | How Cities Work
Looking for a day out in the city? Head to the Museum of Sydney and experience the new family exhibition How Cities Work. Read more
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. Read more
Things to do on a family trip to Canberra
Canberra makes for a great family mini break! Here are a few awesome ideas to make your next trip to Canberra great. Read more
Pick your own fruit Sydney: Autumn
Autumn's a lovely time of year to be outdoors and picking your own fruit is a day out that the whole family can enjoy! Read more
CRU® CAMPS – AMAZING SCHOOL HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES!
Give your child a fantastic adventure on a CRU Camp these next school holidays! CRU Camps have 10 awesome camp adventures to choose from, for children in Years K-12. So whether it’s sailing or horse riding, cooking or abseiling, theme park rides or studying, there's a camp your child is sure to enjoy! Read more
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The Hills Sydney: Things to do this weekend 27-28 April
Here's what's on in and around the Hills this weekend! Read more
Anzac Day in the Hills
Commemorate Anzac Day with the family at one of the services in the Hills. Read more
Anzac biscuits: chewy or crunchy?
The great chewy versus crunchy debate lives on. Read more
Term 2 2019 Hills District Mums Activities and Classes Guide
Looking for a class or activity for your child? Here are some ideas if your child is over 2.5 years old, plus some special offers just for Hills District Mums. Read more
Term 2 2019 HDM Activities and Classes Guide – up to 2.5 years
Here are 10 classes or activities suitable for babies up to children aged 2.5 years. Read more
The Burrow, Cherrybrook
The Burrow is a welcoming family run cafe in Cherrybrook that's serving up some delicious dishes! And for the month of April, kids eat free!!! Read more
Don’t miss
Love new season arrivals at OPSM Winston Hills
For a limited time, receive $100 off* a complete pair of glasses! Read more
Angel Maternity warehouse clearance – nothing over $20!
2 - 4 May only! Grab the ultimate bargain from a huge selection of new season, samples and past season styles. Read more
Get ready for serious fun in term 2 with The Little Gym!
Are you looking for an awesome activity for your child? Enrol before 11 May at The Little Gym Bella Vista or Dural and save! Read more
Art ‘N’ Move Hills District now taking enrolments for Term 2
A perfect combination of music, dramatic play, story time, art & craft and interactive play all rolled into a 45 minute class! Read more
Free trial lesson with Sigma Education
Sigma Education offers private in-home tutoring for K - 10 in maths, English, science and NAPLAN. They're giving away 20 free trial lessons with their tutors! Read more
Treat Mum to a special Mother’s Day breakfast at Novotel Parramatta
Seated in the hotel’s spectacular Atrium and ballroom, the whole family will enjoy a delicious full buffet breakfast, topped with sweet desserts and a special champagne buffet where Mum can mix a Mimosa - or two! Read more
Introducing Bloom Obstetricians: a NSW maternity first
Bloom Obstetricians offers private obstetric care for $990* and is now delivering at Westmead Private Hospital and Norwest Hospital. If you're having a baby, or planning to, this may be a great option for you. Read more
5% off with Insight Blinds & Shutters Group
Whether you're building a new home or just want to upgrade, Insight can work out a package to suit your style & budget and they're offering 5% off for all Hills District Mums! Read more
The Laser Lounge Castle Hill & Rouse Hill
Special offer: Half legs, Brazilian + Underarm Laser Hair Removal $99. Exclusively for HDMs! Clinics in Castle Hill & Rouse Hill. Read more
Questacon | A Canberra must do
Questacon, the National Science & Techology centre, is top of the list when visiting Canberra! Here's why. Read more
HDM Party Guide | Autumn/Winter 2019
Here's our Party Guide for the upcoming party season! 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
Day trip to Yarramundi
We're so lucky to have a gorgeous spot like Yarramundi not far from the Hills. It's a popular spot recommended by lots of Hills District Mums as a great spot for a family day out. And we totally agree! 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
One of our favourite places: Fagan Park
Fagan Park is a truly beautiful park and one of our favourite places to visit with our kids. And the lower playground has recently been refurbished! Read more
Box Hill | The Gables | New playgrounds
With 3 new playgrounds opened within the last year and families moving in, The Gables in Box Hill is starting to come to life! The playgrounds are fresh, clean, new and a little different! Here are the details of each playground. 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 are some local options. Read more
Family dinner: Spanish-style baked chicken and chorizo
A one pot wonder perfect for these winter nights. Read more
Places in the Hills to head for a grown up drink
Here are the venues in the Hills where you can enjoy a civilised kid-free drink on a night out. Read more
Dinner: Slow-cooker mushroom and herb stroganoff
This recipe ticks all the boxes – easy to make, family friendly, creamy and delicious! Read more
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? Read more
5 reasons to choose a villa for your next family holiday
Renting a home away from home for a holiday is easier than ever now with the option of villas. Here are 5 reasons a villa may be the perfect option for your family. 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
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. Read more
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. Read more
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! Read more
10 things that happen to children when they sleep with their mouth open
Mouth breathing in children is a lot more serious than we used to think. Local GP Dr Suzan Bekir explains some of the associated risks. 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
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
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
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