Choosing an Easy, Enjoyable Morning Out Some mornings call for something quiet and unhurried. Instead of rushing from one thing to the next, we headed up to Mt Mee for a slow start to the day — fresh air first, breakfast second. I was really in need of some grounding  and wanted a gentle reset for my nervous system as we headed into the new year. It was the kind of outing that didn’t require much planning — just a willingness to take things easy and enjoy where we were. Exact

🌈 HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! I was so excited to go to my very first pride festival. I'm in my 40s, but hey, better late than never, right?! This awesome festival is on annually at Pine Rivers Park in Strathpine. The festival is filled with nothing but good vibes and colourful fun! There were fantastic markets to explore and many community services offering cool, free activities. We made some pins, a bracelet, got stickers and I even brought home beads to make another bracelet. I

We visited the Fo Guang Shan Chung Tian Temple for our very first time and what a beautiful and serene place. It felt so calming and an honour to even be there. The temple, gardens and statues spread throughout made you feel like you were in another time and place. There is quite a lot to see and do, with free activities and entertainment, classes or even a tea meditation you can pay to attend. We did a little calligraphy and played a new Buddhist card game with one of the d

Nestled amongst the sweeping country landscapes of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, is Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World . Full of super lush gardens, waterfalls and overlooking the magnificent Glass House Mountains. What a view! This place has so many gorgeous picnic spots and many walking trails amongst the flowers and lakes. Perfect way to unwind and feel like you're in another world. They have two major attractions here which are Farm Friends and Bird World. Farm Friends

I decided we just had to go and take a day trip to check out the Kalbar Sunflower Festival last weekend. With some planning, I was ready to embark on a bigger adventure than our usual close attractions. Wow! What a beautiful day we had! Despite the long drive, it was incredibly worth it. Anticipation and Arrival As soon as we spotted the sunflowers from a distance, I was so excited! Wow! The Beauty of Sunflowers My highlights of the day included the stunning beauty of the su