S is for . . . Scienceworks

I have been finding it difficult to find things to do and places to go with a young toddler. So I have decided to try some places and let you know how they were for little ones.

I have a 14 month old, he has just started walking and really engaging with others learning how to play. So I have been looking at places that are appropriate to him.

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Our first stop was Scienceworks!
Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

2 Booker StSpotswood, Victoria, 3015


Science works is a place dedicated to making the learning of science and technology fun! There are fun and learning activities available for all ages and while we were there, there were happy kids having fun all around us.

There is an up stairs area that caters specifically for the little ones, the nitty gritty super city is a fantastic area, with all different activities catering for the younger people in your life. There are cranes and wheel barrows and giant legos! There is a cafe set up with play food and cash registers so your little ones can create you a foodie master piece for you.

There is also a little room off to the side full of musical instruments to hit and make loud noise. E loved this room. As he is such a boy, he loved being able to hit the different colours and shapes to hear the different sounds that came out. This room is also surrounded by funny shaped mirrors, that Ethan enjoyed staring and waving at himself in. 

After we had finished up playing inside, there is more learning to be done outside, with a big playground and a huge area to let your little people run free. E spent quite some time 
chasing the sea gulls around. It was the perfect end to what was a fantastic day.

Entry into science works is also very reasonable. For students, concession and kids its free  and for adults its $10 and you could spend hours there for that money. Also for a few added dollars, you can visit the planetarium which is a big dome where educational movies are played, as well a fantastic way to explore the solar system and stars. these movies run through out the day and are really worth doing if your kids are a little bit older. 

 All in all, we had a fantastic day and it will be somewhere that we visit very often, especially if the weather outside isn't great, its a fantastic way to spend a few hours playing hard and enjoying ourselves as a family.

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C is for . . . Coffee

See this here? Its a coffee.

BUT, its not just any coffee. Its a free coffee!

And it came with a heart on top

And it came with a very good looking baristas phone number.

How lucky am I?

I mean sure, im in a very happy, commited relationship with a wonderful man.

But for those of you with kids, you may be familiar with that feeling you get, when you sort of lose yourself. You become "mum", which is amazing and fantastic. But sometimes its nice to be reminded that your still a seperate person.
Thats what this gesture has reminded me of.

Actually the whole day has reminded me of lots of fabulous things. Like for example the fact I have make up on, somthing I very rarely do. 3 seperate people have noticed and commented on how nice I look today.
This is certainly a compliment! But it would be an even more lovely compliment if it was said on days where I dont where make up.
Which is another wonderful reminder.

That the very lovely and wonderful Mr. Morph, loves me on days when I have no make up on, havent had a second of sleep and resemble more of an ogre than a human being, on days like that, the handsome barista would have hid behind his shiney coffee machine making sure he didnt make eye contact with me,
But my Mr would hug me and tell me I was beautiful anyway.

And thats what makes me lucky!

So thank you handsome barista for reminding me of how truly lucky I am!

L is for. . . Lazy stir-fry

You know how there are those nights where you just think,
"There is no way I want to cook tonight"?

This is the perfect recipe for those nights!


Lazy Stir-fry!

Ingredients

1 pack Singapore noodles
200grams Stir fry veggies (I got these from Aldi)
500grams Chicken fillet
Half a cup of Marinade

Method:

1. Boil the kettle, and add noodles in a bowl to boiling water
2. Stir 1/4 cup of marinade through the chicken
3. Cook chicken in a fry pan for about 5 minutes, until lightly brown
4. Add frozen veggies and cook for a further 5 minutes
5. Drain noodles, then add to the pan 
6. Add the last 1/4 cup of marinade and cook until veggies are 
7. Enjoy!

Yep its that simple, takes about 15 minutes to cook and it is full of flavour. 

Whats your quickest, easiest recipe?