Part 8: How To Pick the Perfect Forever Dog Bed | Monte’s Dog Bed Portfolio
If you had told me five years ago that Monte would eventually curate his own multi-level “bed portfolio” across the house, I probably would have laughed. When Monte was a…
The Canopy Escape: Cumberland State Forest
Exploring Sydney’s only metropolitan state forest: Where the canopy meets the ferns. For years, I drove right past it, never realising what I was missing out on. Most people know…
The One-Dollar Lesson
Bargain-bin find: Green Rubber Bone If you know Monte, you know he has a serious weakness for new toys. And honestly, sometimes I have a moment of weakness, too. I…
The TK Maxx Birthday Ring
TK MAXX find: Paws & Claws TWISTY CHEW RING TOY If you know Monte, you know he is absolutely obsessed with anything shaped like a ring. For his 4th birthday…
The Bunnings Winter Bargain
Bunnings Bargain-bin find: Out-of-Season Water Toy. I walked into Bunnings trying so hard to stay strong against adding to Monte’s toy collection. But a quick detour past the bargain bin…
The Hidden Pockets of Balcombe Heights Estate
Balcombe Heights Estate Balcombe Heights Estate is one of those places that feels like a well-kept secret. Mostly because it behaves like a bit of a local chameleon. Depending on…
A Glimpse of the 1800s: The Heritage Loop at Bella Vista Farm
Bella Vista Farm Circuit walk: A 2.5km journey through time and tall pines. If you are looking for a walk that feels like a deep breath, the loop around Bella…
The “Rhythmic Water” Reset: The Pemulwuy Loop
A steady, winding escape through sandstone gullies: The Pemulwuy Loop. There is a specific kind of satisfaction in finding a pocket of nature tucked away in the middle of the…
The “Grand Heritage” Reset: The Lake Parramatta Circuit
A escape where the water meets the gums: The full 4.2km circuit. Most people know Lake Parramatta for the main swimming hub and the café, but the real beauty is…
The “Hidden Secret” Reset: The Moxham Park Loop
A hidden wetland reset in the heart of Northmead: The Moxham Park Loop. There are days when you don’t need an epic hike or a complicated itinerary. Sometimes, you just…
