Hey Reader, Sometimes it’s best to show, rather than tell. That’s why I’m just popping in really quick to share my favourite way to use AI when it comes to organising my family life. I ask ChatGPT (or your AI tool of choice) to create a meal plan with specific dietary preferences, within a specific budget, and get it to generate a shopping list. Prompt 1: Provide me a list of [vegetarian] meal ideas for [breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack] that are [300-600 calories each] and [include 30g of...
14 days ago • 3 min read
I’m not sure if I ever told you this Reader… But I love reading books. I’ve always got a couple on the go and on average finish a book a week. Reading really just makes life that much better. Here’s a photo of my library book stack. Yes it’s bigger than my head! Which brings me to the point of this email. Do more of what you love. And please, don’t let naysayers stop you. In fact, when I started Geelong with Kids, a lot of people told me I shouldn’t - I already had two businesses, two kids...
21 days ago • 3 min read
Hey 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 on a visit to Geelong? This is a picture of my daughter. I love it because of the memory behind it. Yes, I was forcing her to get in front of the camera again, but right before this shot my daughter spilt her milk all down her dress. I saw that she was about to get so upset so I made some ridiculous joke, and we all had a laugh…and that’s what you see here. I’d...
28 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, I was scrolling through YouTube (trying to find instructions on how to fix my TV) when I saw this and thought of you. Enjoy! Joyce xx P.S. Reader, did you discover something awesome this week about Geelong, the Bellarine or Surf Coast? If so, just hit reply! I'd love to know. REPLY TO ME What's On Paws for GAWS (Sunday 2 Mar) A paw-some day out for animal lovers and their furr-ends featuring pet-friendly stalls, fun activities, and a chance to support GAWS animal shelter. Clifton...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, I’ve got a lot to share this week so I’ll keep things short and sweet. Now that the kids are settling into a new school year, I’m finally having a productive kind of week and am really looking forward to the smoked chicken pasta bake by The Dinner Ladies tonight (my new favourite dish on their menu - and it just requires me to reheat it in the air fryer). I hope whatever is on your menu, it’s delicious! Anyway, here’s the menu of awesomeness/links/info I want to send your way this...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, With Valentine’s Day everywhere, I wanted to pop in and say how much I love having you on this email list. I know it sounds corny, but it’s true. When I started Geelong with Kids just over a month ago, I always dreamt about helping parents and carers to create happy memories with their kids through exploring their own backyard. And while I may not be at the Bec Judd/Postcards level of influence…you being a part of the GWK community means a lot to me. So thanks. Whether you had a...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, How’s your week going? For me, I’ve been looking back at the last month that I’ve been working on this business. Here’s what I’ve accomplished: Finalised the branding for Geelong with Kids (thanks to everyone for their input); Published a weekly newsletter for 4 weeks in a row; and Researched the topics that people are looking for when it comes to things to do in Geelong and surrounds with kids. But there is one thing that has been stumping me. Should I start a Facebook Group?...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader So this week I realised I've been sending your emails....but you might not know what I look like! I'm more often behind the camera than in the photos, but this picture is from a day I visited Adventure Park with the kids. It was amazing! Right now, I’m working on the website to store the archives of this newsletter so people can search for the best things to do in Geelong and surrounds with kids. Should be ready to go by next month! Joyce xx P.S. Feel free to send a picture back....
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi there Reader An exciting thing happened this week - I got the first designs for the Geelong with Kids branding! Liana Lucca-Pope from Hello Idea is my go-to graphic designer (she designed the Tot Hot or Not branding) and her designs are so good it’s hard to choose! So I hope you’ll do me a favour - there's a subtle difference but can you tell me which logo design/tagline you prefer? (just click one, please.) I LIKE OPTION 1 I LIKE OPTION 2 Thanks so much Reader. Your opinion matters a lot...
2 months ago • 2 min read