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Kid-Friendly Dining: Mt Duneed Estate
What: The Barrel Hall at Mt Duneed EstateWhere: 65 Pettavel Road, Waurn Ponds VIC. Phone (03) 52661244Web:Click hereWhen: Fridays (good for mums groups), Saturday and Sunday 11am - 5.00pmWhy: Mt Duneed...
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Local + Lovely: dear mabel
Geelong West is fast becoming home to a throng of adorable pop-up stores. From caravans (The Itty Bitty Book Van) to shipping containers (Frankie Say Relax) to breathing new life into established...
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Local + Lovely: The Food Purveyor
After two years working from her kitchen table, local mum Nicole Newman has publically opened the doors of The Food Purveyor. The business is a one-stop-shop for local artisan produce from the region,...
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Geelong Mums 'Rise + Shine Baby' Campaign
Looking for a Christmas gift that also helps to bring some joy to disadvantaged local families? Look no further than Geelong Mum's Rise And Shine Baby initiative.The CampaignDid you know that last year...
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Review: Newa Rejuvenation System
First up, this post isn't one of our 'usual' posts. Mama Geelong hasn't suddenly turned into a beauty blog. And we prefer to focus on other people in our community (certainly not me!). But a little...
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Guest Post: Summer By A Fresh Legacy
Over the next couple of months, why not  pack a picnic, eat outside and take the kids berry picking? Our region has so much glorious fresh Summer produce to enjoy! Kyrstie Barcak from local blog A...
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Kid-Friendly Dining: Flying Brick Cider Co
What: Flying Brick Cider CoWhere: 1251–1269 Bellarine Hwy, Wallington VIC 3222 Australia PH: +61 3 5250 6577Web: Click hereWhen: 7 days a week from 10am - 5.00pmWhy: This is a brand new venue in...
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Kids Class: Homegrown Music
If you're interested in childrens' music lessons, Homegrown Music is certainly worth considering. Its principal Robyn Hodge, is one of those people best described as effervescent. She's friendly,...
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Local Swim Classes - Term 1, 2015
CORIOH2O Program at Geelong Grammar School Handbury Centre for Wellbeing, 50 Biddlecombe Ave, Corio. Ph 03 9572 3005H2O isnt associated with the school, they just rent the pool. The program is open to...
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Local + Lovely: Nerida Hansen Print & Textiles
We love meeting and sharing the stories of local mums who are forging their own paths, especially after having kids. Barwon Heads-based textile specialist, Nerida Hansen, is no exception. Here's our...
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Wallington Strawberry Fair
Its true. The Wallington Strawberry Fair is the king of primary school fundraisers. Now 31 years old, it seems to have outgrown its beginnings as a humble school fete - it's one of the Bellarine...
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A Glimpse Inside Bambini Early Learning Centre
Interested in hearing more about Geelong's new childcare centre, Bambini Early Learning Centre? The Newtown facility has been operating for a couple of months now, and Katelin Blackwell, Lead Educator,...
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Sustainable Cafe: Little Green Corner
What:Â Little Green CornerWhere:Â 42 Lt Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3222Â Web:Â Click hereWhen:Â 7am - 3.30pmWhy: Little Green Corner opened its doors today, and it is nothing less than a labour of love....
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Share Spotlight's National Craft Month With Us!
Knowing that plenty of our readers are clever arty/crafty types, last week we headed up the highway to attend the launch of Spotlight's National Craft Month. Held at Luminare in South Melbourne, the...
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CHILWELL PRIMARY FOOD FAIR - 20 March
When: The Chilwell Primary School Food Fair is held on Friday 20 March from 4pm-9pm. Where:  313a Pakington Street, Newtown. More: Follow the blog here  or  Facebook Who doesn't love a good school...
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Green Mumma's New Cafe + Store
We recently spoke to Alecia from Green Mumma, the popular local fresh produce delivery service. After two years in business, they've opened a cafe and store in Rippleside, with the aim of making buying...
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Cubby House Inspo
Looking for some inspiration to build a cubby house? Or perhaps just a squizz at what Melbourne's best builders, designers and decorators can come up with?Check out the sixth annual Cubby House...
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New For Surfcoast Kids: Boogie Brain Academy
In the 6 months that Rachel Smith has been in Australia, she's already begun contributing to her new community with her business The Boogie Brain Academy, which provides kids drama programs. Based on...
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Local OB Brian McCully's New Book
Popular local obstetrician Brian McCully is a man of many talents... not only has he helped to bring thousands of babies into the world, he's now a published writer. Teaming up with talented Geelong...
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Build A Bear Workshop
Today we had a blast at the launch of Geelong's own Build A Bear Workshop. The concept is all around customisation - choose a basic model bear (or Disney character etc) and then personalise it with...
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Local + Lovely: Earth Angel Pantry
Claire and Philippa recently launched their delicious local food business, Earth Angel Pantry. After just 6 months, they have already achieved their first year's business goals. And from what we can...
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Meet Local Obstetrician, Dr Saj
We recently had the pleasure of meeting Dr Sajeewa Rathnayake (aka Dr Saj).After working in the public sector for his entire career (in which he has helped to bring more than 4,000 babies into the...
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The Kitchen Garden Box
Got a little foodie in the family? Or would you like to start a family veggie garden, but don't have time? This lovely concept from local mum Kyrstie Barcak (also of the blog A Fresh Legacy) is just...
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Wind In The Willows
Last night we were lucky to attend the opening night of Wind In The Willows in Melbourne's Botanical Gardens. Our 3 year old twins are huge fans of the Monty Python movie, and we were certain that this...
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Lets Go Outside With Bianca Ebeling
We love the ingenuity and persistence of this local mum! When Bianca Ebeling learned that babies can't see anything other than high contrast (and she couldn't find a black and white baby book) she...
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