These Lost Forests were last seen around from 1987 to 1995 when they all just DISAPPEARED - only for the seeds to be replanted in 2017. Well, guess what? Mamma has FOUND one of these lost stores!
Read MoreThis is such a genius idea for a gift for someone like FATHERS DAY for example!
Read MoreSometimes a Mamma needs a little help in the beauty department. Just a bit of upkeep every now and then, you know - it's easy to let the weeks and months pass by and we forget to look AT ourselves and look AFTER ourselves.
Read MoreThis has been one of Mamma’s fave places to shop over the past couple of years - not just because owner Brooke is one of the nicest business ladies around, and not because she is a fellow Westie and Mum of two - but because The Organic Place deliver delicious fresh organic produce to your door!
Read MoreTake one step inside to find a jaw dropping treasure trove FULL of fantastic food
Read MoreWhere's the CHEESE? Well...it's right HERE! This is as close to fresh cheese as you'll get unless you are a dairy cow.
Read MoreThis blink and you'll miss it little seafood store is one of Mamma's fave to grab some super fresh seafood. Always great quality, reasonable prices and almost always AUSTRALIAN and LOCAL.
Read MoreThis is a family business and farm gate store at its best. It has been around since the 80's when The Dellios family started selling their produce from a tin shed.
Read MoreIf your kiddo needs a trim but won’t let you brush their hair, Hair 4 Kids is the perfect kids' hairdresser! With fun car, plane, horse, or bike chairs and their choice of a movie or game, they won’t even notice the expert stylists taming their tangles. Plus, Hair 4 Kids offers fun extras like gel, hair glitter, and braids to complete the look! Perfect for a stress-free haircut experience
Gifts galore plus a a whole lot more! Post Industrial Design is part art gallery, part cafe and part gift shop - so a visit here is a great experience and Mamma just loves it. The range of gifts for kids and grown ups has quirk, from home wares to giftcards, pick-up-sticks to paint boxes they have a bit of everything
Read MoreAfter dagging around in 'pre - baby' duds in a 'post baby bod' it's nice to to have clothes you can't wait to wear day to day. Mamma says do yourself a favour and book a FREE one hour styling session with the gals at Feather and Noise. You will love their style, fit and wonderful advice.
Read MoreCostumes, cups and cutlery check! They have balloons, bunting and banners plus pinatas, party hats and presents too! If you need something to help to celebrate any occasion small big or extravagant head to the Party Shack - That's where it's at!
Read MoreWe had a great hour and a half of animal fun and met, a sugar glider, crocodile, snake, lizards, frogs, a dingo and the star of the show the beautiful Milly Wombat. You are guaranteed to have a party the kids will talk about for weeks after!
Read MoreNothing says party like this amazing shop in Yarraville. Amanda knows exactly what special touches you need to make your celebration really pop. This bright and cheery store is packed full of everything you would need to put on the perfect soiree!
Read MoreMamma loves a good Westie institution and Borgs Cakes is DEFINITELY that. It was opened in 1968 by Tony Borg to sell his Maltese Pastizzi, and they were so good that pretty soon people from all over Melbourne were coming to this humble shop for these amazing pastries. Now passed down from one generation to the next Borgs makes cakes as well and if you grew up in Altona I'm sure most of your b'day cakes would have been from here.
Read MoreMamma felt like all her Christmases had come at once when re-discovering this 'bargains galore' factory outlet in Laverton and JUST in time for Christmas too!
Read MoreThis is Mamma's absolute favourite place to shop - the gorgeous store is positively jam-packed with wares from local designers, makers and artists
Read MoreLocal Westie Mamma Jacinta's handmade products are made from tough, laminated cotton that is waterproof, PVC and BPA chemical free, and machine washable. The material feels soft and flexible - not 'plasticy' - making it easy to use and comfy to wear. Mamma loves the groovy prints to choose from too.
Read MoreShort on ideas for supper? Pop into Conway and grab an armful of stuff from the selection of fishy delights, condiments and dry goods for an easy gourmet meal.
Read MoreThis great place has some strange and wonderful fish for sale. Mamma guarantees it's a shop you and your cherubs can all enjoy. There's an amazing marine tank display at the front of the store with a beautiful array of fish and other sea-life, see if you can find Nemo!
Read MoreInspiring families in Melbourne's West to uncover amazing stuff nearby. You will find inside local knowledge on parks, playgrounds, cafes, family activities, markets and more all waiting to be uncovered, rediscovered and enjoyed.
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