For over 10 years, we have known that trust and loyalty are important assets when building a brand. Connecting with our community must be done authentically. We truly care about the topics we promote and we only recommend products, brands and services that we would (and do) use ourselves.
Trustworthy and loyal, we are called upon time and again for our expert insight and opinions. We write trusted articles for university websites like QUT Health as well as being the family and lifestyle experts on websites like Homely and Queensland Property Experts and travel websites like Jetsetting Kids where we share our expertise on all things families across Brisbane and beyond.
Channel 9 News appearances
Our local news TV station, Channel 9, asks us to present family friendly ideas to help them run their stories and inform their viewers. You can see our contributions to local media in the links below:
- How your family can do the Ekka for under $100
- What’s happening in South East Queensland this Easter long weekend?
- Halloween survival guide for parents
- Faith-based education most expensive in the country
- Treat the kids without breaking the bank these holidays
- Eating out without breaking the bank in South East Queensland
- Best and worst value showbags at the 2022 Brisbane Ekka
Media coverage for The EKKA
Watch us on the Channel 9 News talking about how to save money at the EKKA.
Media for the school holidays
Cheap school holiday ideas – we talk to Channel 9 to show families with Brisbane kids how to save money and keep the kids busy over the 2 week break!
How to save money on ‘back to school’ costs
How to save money using discount codes
Our tips for school holiday fun
Why playgrounds are GREAT for kids & families
Easter long weekend ideas for families
More tips for school holiday fun
Media coverage for Christmas lights lists and maps
Christmas spirit is lighting up our neighbourhoods, creating a colourful backdrop to our festive celebrations! We’ve decided to call in the experts, using Families Magazine’s interactive Christmas lights map, to track down the must-see homes.
Channel 9 News on Facebook
The Today Show appearances
Easter long weekend at Victoria Park Golf Complex
Watch me talk to Channel 9 News here.
A Current Affair appearances
Summer activities promoting QPAC, GOMA, QUT, Ipswich Art Gallery and our local swimming pools
Watch me on A Current Affair, Channel 9, here.
Channel 7 Appearances
Sunrise Weekend
How to save on your groceries
Editor of Families Magazine, Janine Mergler gives her top tips to SAVE SAVE SAVE at the supermarket!