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Archive for January, 2009

Review: Eric the Red, Hero of the Vikings – Brisbane Library Holiday Show

I’m having trouble putting into words my thoughts on Eric the Red. For a free performance that is somewhat educational and entertaining I guess you can’t complain.

Review: Orleigh Park, West end.

It was a particularly hot day so I decided to check out a park I’d heard of in West End. The special thing about this park apart from the fact that it has had a recent face-lift is that it’s on the Brisbane River.

Review: The Tale of Bob the Bilby, Brisbane Council Library Holiday Show

The kids and I had already had a huge day shopping when we went to see The Tale of Bob the Bilby at the West End Library. I had my doubts that they’d be able to handle sitting still and behaving after already being out most of the day. But to my surprise they did just fine and I’m sure it’s because this show was so engaging.

Review: Madagascar 2 – Westfield Shopping Centre Holiday Stage Show

I took the boys out to Garden City today to check out the Madagascar 2 stage show. I’m a regular school holiday free show mum so I’ve seen a lot of these and most I think are pretty average. Just for a little background I used to tour as a sound engineer for musical theatre BC (Before Children). This show is probably the best one I’ve seen yet…

Tips For Helping The Kids Through A Storm

There is a few more months to go before the end of this year’s storm season. I’m not complaining about all the rain after such a long drought but the destruction I’m sure we could all do without.

Trampolines for kids – Part 2

I mentioned in my last post Trampolines – The Health Benefits For Kids that I’d do a follow up on how to buy a trampoline on line….

Photo Movie Creations

This is Awesome… Animoto.com is right up there as one of my favorite sites. My photo’s, Xmas or other no longer sit on my hard drive doing nothing….