Warning: cute picture inside

Boo!


Hey there Reader!

I take a lot of pictures. But I’m sure you could have guessed that by now.

But want to see one of my favourite pictures?

This is a picture of my kids dressed up for Halloween. I love it because of the memory behind it.

Determined not to spend money on a throwaway costume but having ZERO sewing skills, I decided to make a cardboard costume instead.

The kids were thrilled – and we got many positive comments as we walked down Yarraville Village.

I know that as parents and carers we are always hoping to create happy memories for our kids.

That’s why I love helping you discover the best of Melbourne + Victoria for families, week after week.

Here’s to more fun!

Joyce xx


PS.
Hit reply with a snapshot of the Halloween costumes your kids have been rocking, if you feel comfy with that. I’d love to see your family!

What’s On

  • GodzillaFest​ (Daily until Sun 3 Nov) – Celebrate the 70th birthday of the iconic Godzilla at ACMI with family-friendly movie screenings, fun games, and a Halloween party.
  • Hide and Seek Festival (Fri 1 Nov – Sun 10 Nov) – An affordable, family-friendly celebration that unfolds every two years in the regional west, blending music, art, nature and food.
  • ArtVo Immersive Gallery Experience (Daily) – Discover a playful world where kids can touch, interact with vibrant artworks, and become part of the imaginative scenes in this unique immersive gallery experience.
  • Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Taylor Swift (Fri 8 Nov) – A live, multi-sensory musical experience under the gentle glow of candlelight – especially for Swifties.
  • Halloween at Preston Market (Tomorrow) – Get ready for a frightfully fun array of Halloween activities perfect for the whole family.
  • Diwali (Fri 1 Nov) – Celebrate Diwali at Woodgrove Shopping Centre with free entertainment for the whole family.
  • Circus Royale (Extended until Sun 3 Nov) – Experience a circus like never before with Australia’s only 3D hologram display and bonus animatronic Dinosaur Exhibit!
  • Halloween in Kew (Sat 2 Nov) – Halloween is back at Kew Junction, in all its creepy, spooky glory.
  • DREAM ROOM Interactive Exhibition​ (Daily) – Melbourne-based artist Beci Orpin invites children and those with a child-like sensibility to play, learn and explore DREAM ROOM at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum.
  • Bahá’í Children’s Classes (Every Sat until 30 Nov) – Fun and engaging classes where children explore important values like love and justice, while making friends and learning together.

 

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About Joyce Watts

Joyce Watts is a former intellectual property, IT and media lawyer turned serial entrepreneur.

As well as being the founder of TOT: HOT OR NOT she helps businesses with their SEO, email marketing & social media as BrightSmart.com.au; she owns an online bike store CycleStyle.com.au and develops and produces creative experiences for families via WheelieGoodFun.com. She used to publish another popular lifestyle and food blog called MEL: HOT OR NOT The decisive guide to Melbourne.

She lives in inner-city Melbourne with her husband, two children and seven bikes.

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