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The Hills Sydney: Things to do this weekend 26 – 27 May
007 James Bond Night at Bella Vista Hotel. Friday 25 May. From 6pm. Streets Alive and Parade Day. Saturday 26 May. 9am to 4pm. Blacktown CBD. The Streets Alive and Parade Day will bring a vibrant array of colour to Blacktown CBD. Featuring 6 performance areas, art and...
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HDM reviews MultiLit’s newly released decodable readers
Our verdict: A combination of decodable readers, good storylines and beautiful illustrations make them a fabulous resource to own. Read more
Upgraded playground: Castle Hill Heritage Park
What is already a beautiful park in the Hills has been made even better with a new playground. Read more
First look at Castle Hill Station and new underground pedestrian link
The design of Sydney Metro’s new Castle Hill Station has been unveiled. Find out more. Read more
Cheltenham Oval: New sporting and community facilities
Artist impressions have been released of the new community facilities including a playground Read more
Roast carrot, feta and chorizo pizza
Here's an easy dinner for the whole family to enjoy that may even see kids eat a vegetable or two! Read more
Balcombe Heights skate park plan unveiled
If you have a keen scooter, BMX or skateboard rider in your house, they'll love the regrade planned for Balcombe Height Skate Park! 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
Story time: when books trump technology
We're surrounded by technology 24/7 it seems. Are you making a point of trying to read with and to your kids more? There are lots of great reasons to do this. An expert explains a few to us. Read more
Don’t miss
Grace Village Early Learning
SPECIAL OFFER: Grace Village is offering all Hills District Mums 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
Streets alive and Parade Day: Saturday 26 May, Blacktown CBD
The Streets Alive and Parade Day will bring a vibrant array of colour to Blacktown CBD, featuring 6 performance areas, art and craft stalls, amusement rides and activities! Read more
Are you returning to work or in search of an exciting new career?
Alium Works is dedicated to changing the face of Australia’s rail and infrastructure industry by providing specialised training and mentorship for mums returning to work. Read more
Free trial lesson with Sigma Education
Sigma Education offers private tutoring for K - 10 in maths, English, science and NAPLAN. They're giving away 20 free trial lessons with their tutors! Read more
20% off children’s glasses in May at Kellyville Optical
Kellyville Optical is offering 20% off children’s spectacle frames during May, including Nike, Hello Kitty and Oakley ranges! Read more
Whifty Whiff is here! Receive 25% off your copy and free delivery Australia wide
Toys everywhere? Whifty Whiff is here to keep your playroom tidy! Pre-order your copy of Kellyville dad Paul Marryatt's fully illustrated children's book Whifty Whiff and receive 25% off and free shipping within Australia! 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
Free trial lesson with InFlow Education
SPECIAL OFFER: Free trial lesson with InFlow Education, offering primary and high school tutoring in Maths and English at their Bella Vista Tutoring Centre. Read more
Save 10% on a mobile car service with the NRMA*
SPECIAL OFFER: Save 10%* when you book an NRMA mobile car service at home or work. Read more
Hills District Mums playground handbook
A comprehensive guide to good parks and playgrounds in the Hills. 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
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
HDM visits Quoi Dining
A new fine dining restaurant is now open in the Hills, offering locals the opportunity to stay local and enjoy excellent food at the same time. Read more
HDM visits Cod’s Gift
The second instalment from the team at Wolfe & Co. is now open. It's great to welcome a restaurant and bar like this in the area and we're picturing great cocktails and delicious seafood ahead for Hills locals. 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
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
5 minutes with……..Hills District Mum Lee du Plooy
Lee was 29 when she was diagnosed as having Aspergers (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Find out more about Lee. 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
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
