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Rockpooling in Australia – the best rockpool beaches to explore with kids

Anita ButterworthApril 11, 2017

Kids are enchanted by the sea - a vast, sapphire world ripe for exploring. And rockpooling is the perfect way for little ones to dip their toe into ocean ex... Read More...

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Sand be gone with the Sand-Off Mitt

JessJanuary 15, 2016

We all love the beach, but what we don’t love is taking it home with us. Sand in the car, sand miraculously appearing in beds and the ever mysterious sand i... Read More...

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Scrunch it, roll it, fill it!

Kate Le GallezDecember 15, 2015

Scrunch! Fold! Roll! All words you would never usually associate with a bucket, but the Scrunch Bucket can do all of these things! This genius bucket wil... Read More...

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17 essentials for a fun day at the beach

Sarina SinghDecember 15, 2014

It’s a shore thing: an Aussie summer means sand and surf! But just like sexy beach hair, the reality can sometimes fall a bit short when your seaside sojour... Read More...

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More fun at the beach with Quut

Louise WeeksOctober 19, 2014

Quut have given traditional beach toys a big shakeup! Last summer we were loving their Scoppi, Triplet and Ballo accessories and now we're super excited by ... Read More...

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Wrap mum in Terry Rich luxury

Simone McNamaraMay 2, 2014

With winter approaching, we salute all the mums still hitting the pool. The ones braving low temperatures and dipping in for swimming lessons with their lit... Read More...

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Make a splash! 19 cool beach & pool toys

Simone McNamaraJanuary 8, 2014

Make the most of the sun, sand and surf with our roundup of the coolest toys to hit the pool or beach this summer! 1. Willysphere sand sculpting Creat... Read More...

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Set for summer

Naomi LiddelowOctober 8, 2012

As thoughts turn to hot days, beach outings and surf holidays, you'd better start thinking about what you'll be wearing on the beach (or by the pool) this s... Read More...

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Sun(safe) worshippers

Naomi LiddelowSeptember 30, 2012

Take the shade (and effortless styling) with you wherever you go this summer with Sombrilla sunshades. Stand out from the crowd und... Read More...

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Sandy play

Naomi LiddelowApril 12, 2012

That bucket and spade is (yawn) so 2011. It's OK, we're not really ready to bury the old sand play favourites but it's time to add exciting Haba sand t... Read More...

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Beachsafe By Surf Lifesaving Australia

Naomi LiddelowFebruary 15, 2012

Stay safe at the sea wherever you are in Australia thanks to Surf Lifesaving Australia. Find your nearest beach or access detailed information about conditi... Read More...

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Every (wild) step you take

Naomi LiddelowNovember 16, 2011

More wonderful than weird, Ashiato clogs add a new dimension to the dash across the hot sand. From dog to dinosaur, each step you take on the beach makes wild f... Read More...

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Beach buddies

Trae FlettOctober 9, 2011

Summer is almost upon us and it's time to make the most of the extra daylight hours and head to the beach with a funky Stephen Jose... Read More...

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Slim shady

Mums GrapevineDecember 3, 2010

The coolest sun protection accessory to hit the sand (or backyard) this summer is the über stylish Sombrilla sun shade. Simplistic, easy to assemble and beautif... Read More...

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Teeny Me beach dresses available from Shophouse

Beach dressing

Simone McNamaraNovember 20, 2010

Beach fashion has never been so sweet! Your little lollipops will look adorable in these candy-striped beach dresses and ponchos from Teeny Me. Fun and practica... Read More...

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