WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

I really believe we should LOVE being parents and have FUN regularly.

This blog started as a challenge for myself. My preschooler and I had VERY different personalities, and while I would gladly stay home and read books all day, he needed to be out in the mud, playing with sticks, going fast, getting scrapes and bruises and generally freaking me out.

I didn’t want to struggle through my last year of him being home before starting school, so I came up with the idea of finding something we could both mutually enjoy:

• Spending time outdoors in beautiful nature settings

• Exploring our local region

We began visiting national parks, where he would ride his bike and find huge sticks, leaves and butterflies, and I could breathe deeply and take in the scenery.

AMAZING.

We both began to look forward to our adventure day together each week.

This blog became a way to document our adventures, challenge myself to keep going when I lost motivation, and share all the good stuff with our friends and other families in the area.

It grew. As people began following us on Instagram and reading the articles, we began to share more about the philosophy and values behind the adventures - spending time together, having more fun, creating lasting memories and relationships, travel, exploring our region, getting out of our comfort zone, and more.

We aren’t super experienced in anything ‘adventury’, we are just an average family starting out. If you’re like us, we’re glad to meet you and can’t wait to share your journey :)

Here are some of our popular articles:

• The story of how we began: But You’re Not Adventurous

• Top Things To Do on the Coffs Coast these School Holidays - there are so many things to do in Coffs Harbour for families!

• Winter Camping with Kids - all our best tips to share

• Water Wednesdays - an easy challenge

• 30 Things to do with Kids at the Beach - all our favourite family beach activities for babies up to teens.

Or view our latest articles.

Connect with Us

I’d love to know who you are, where you’re from and what your adventure goals are.

• Send me a message on Instagram or comment on our posts - I always do my best to reply.

• Contact Us

about mikaela

I’m a nature-loving, cuppa-drinking, book-reading, fun-seeking, minimalist-wannabe, freelance writer. My family (me, hubby, and two kids) lives in the amazing Coffs Harbour region of Australia.

I'm also the author of Rise and Shine: 101 Days of Inspiration for New Mothers and Surviving Lockdown with Small Children: A Quick Guide to Thriving Through the Coronavirus Pandemic. 

Education

I have completed the following courses:

• Diploma of Sustainable Living
  The University of Tasmania

• Babies in Mind: Why the Parent's Mind Matters
  The University of Warwick

• The LANCET Maternal Health Series: Global Research and Evidence
  London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

• PLUS I am always reading some nonfiction book about parenting, nature, health, finances, minimalism, mindfulness, adventures, travel, entrepreneurialism, to name a few!