Mandarin picking at Watkins Family Farm on the Hawkesbury River
Winter in Sydney is the perfect time for mandarin picking! If you’re keen for a fun family day out, fruit picking is an activity that kids of all ages will love. Read more…
Author: Rachel Chappell
Rachel Chappell
Rachel Chappell lives on the upper north shore with her husband and three daughters. She started North Shore Mums Facebook group in June 2012, when she moved to the area with lots of questions, but not many local friends to ask. A year later, she decided to take the Facebook group to the next level by launching the North Shore Mums website. Before children, she worked as a Marketing Manager in women's magazines.
10 things to do with your baby to enjoy those special days
Looking for things to do with your baby so you can fill those long days, and actually enjoy your maternity leave? Becoming a mum for the first time is undoubtedly the most life-changing event anyone… Read more…
Family-friendly summer fun at Dee Why Beach
If you’re looking for a beach near the North Shore that ticks all the family-friendly boxes, Dee Why Beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches certainly does all that. Read more…
Birthday Party at Kids World Playland, Macquarie Centre
Looking for a birthday party that is completely stress-free to organise, but packed full of fun and games for kids? Take a look at these awesome packages from Kids World Playland (previously Chipmunks) at Macquarie… Read more…
The easiest way to organise Teacher Gifts (during Covid-19, and beyond!)
Organising group gifts is a big task…especially if you’re in charge of the end-of-year teacher ‘thank yous’ or a Christmas Gift for someone special. Read more…
Animals galore! A trip to the new Sydney Zoo
If you’re looking for a fun day trip to do with your children these school holidays, why not take a visit to the new Sydney Zoo? It’s about a 30-40 minute drive from the North… Read more…
Join me in Dry July! 31 days off the booze, to help cancer patients…
Need a month off the booze? Many North Shore Mums admitted that they drank more alcohol than usual during lockdown. Read more…
Shingles, the unexpected health issue of Covid-19 stress!
Been stressed out by the Covid-19 pandemic? You’re not alone. One of the side effects that this North Shore Mum wasn’t expecting was shingles. Read more…
Why does it cost to advertise on North Shore Mums?
From time to time, we get asked by people why it costs to promote their business with North Shore Mums. The answer is really quite simple. Read more…
Holiday here this year! Morvern Valley Farm Stays, Bundanoon
Spend a weekend in the NSW countryside! Last weekend, Rachel Chappell, Founder of North Shore Mums took her family to a farmstay in the Southern Highlands, at Morvern Valley Farm in Bundanoon. Read more…
Splash-tastic celebrations! Our birthday party at Raging Waters
Looking for the ultimate birthday party for your child this summer? A party at Raging Waters is guaranteed to be something they’ll be raving about for years! North Shore Mums Founder, Rachel Chappell, organised a… Read more…
To drive or fly? Why a driving holiday is worth considering…
Thinking about a family holiday to Melbourne, Brisbane or Canberra? If you’re wondering whether to fly or drive, find out the advantages for a driving holiday, and how to make it as stress-free as possible… Read more…