World Environment Day
Thursday June 5th
World Environment Day is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.

The World Environment Day slogan for 2008 is Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy. Recognising that climate change is becoming the defining issue of our era, UNEP is asking countries, companies and communities to focus on greenhouse gas emissions and how to reduce them. The World Environment Day will highlight resources and initiatives that promote low carbon economies and life-styles, such as improved energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, forest conservation and eco-friendly consumption.

The main international celebrations of World Environment Day 2008 will be held in New Zealand but on this World Environment Day let’s just try to make a difference, no matter how small. We can all help to make the world a better place for our kids and grandkids.

More info: www.unep.org

MS Walk & Fun Run
Sunday 1st June
Run starts at 9.00am and the walk at 10.30am
This Sunday at Albert Park Lake, Palms Lawn, you can take part in MS Awareness Week and support people living with Multiple Sclerosis by getting involved in the annual MS Walk and Fun Run. A perfect way to help a good cause and get together with friends and family, there will also be entertainment and food provided on the day. All funds raised go towards providing care for people living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Get your friends and family together and choose from a 5 or 10km walk or a 10km run around the picturesque Albert Park Lake.

The track is 100% stroller and wheelchair friendly and takes in spectacular views of the Melbourne skyline. Dogs on leads are welcome.

All funds raised go towards helping the MS Society of NSW/VIC.

More info: 03 9845 2718 www.mswalk.org.au

Darling Harbour Jazz & Blues Festival
June 7-9 (long weekend)
The Darling Harbour Jazz & Blues Festival transforms Sydney’s most versatile and internationally acclaimed events hub into a musical extravaganza with the sassy, suave, and scintillating sounds of Blues, Swing, Big Band and New Orleans Gospel Jazz. This year’s star-studded line-up includes James Morrison, Katie Noonan, Deni Hines, Monica Trapaga and more. Darling Harbour. And it’s all free too!

More info: 1800 067 676 or www.darlingharbour.com

www.abc.net.au/health/

Always wondered if sunlight kills dustmites? Well this site will let you know as well as giving you the answers to many others like “Does green snot mean you need antibiotics?” and “Does milk make mucus worse?” in it’s Fact Buster section.

With a dedicated Kids Health section this site has a wealth of information including an extensive A-Z library to search, Fact Files and numerous features and reviews. It includes all ABC kids related heath information and is well worth checking out.

Getting out on your bike isn’t just exercise - it’s fun! Going out for a bike ride can be a great family activity and we’ve found a cool new bike for mums who want to look stylish out on the cycle paths - the MamaBike!

The MamaBike is a funky bike that can accomodate 2 kids and is ideal for 9 month to six year olds.

It’s a bit pricy at $1699 but hey look at all the benfits!

Great alternate to pram walks

Reduces congestion and parking problems at schools & daycare centres

More fun for the kids than sat in the back of the car

Chance to mix with your community - don’t forget to wave while you ride by

Make roads safer & the environment just that little bit better by reducing the number of cars on the road and pollution (yes we can all make a difference!)

Available exclusively at Penny Farthing Cycles in Middle Park, Melbourne or check out their website.

Don’t forget to check out Network Nine’s new show “Holidays For Sale” premiering on Saturday 17 May at 5pm.

Combing holiday reviews with online sales of the holiday destinations and packages featured, this new show bring a new slant on travel programs. It’s hosted by Shelley Craft and has loads of celebrity ‘tour guides’.

With family holidays, short breaks and weekend escapes, this is one to watch!

Want some fun this Autumn, why not go out a fly a kite?! In fact why not support a worthy charity at the same time by buying one of the ‘Red Kite’ kites.

For only $10.00 each you can buy a kite and fly it high, supporting families through cancer. The kites are easy to fly and you’ll be guaranteed to have a lot of fun while adding some colour to the skies!

All proceeds from your purchase will go directly to funding the essential services that Redkite provides.

Click here to buy your kite online or call 1800 334 771
Happy flying!

The blog may have disappeared for a while but Little Explorers certainly didn’t! We’ve been busy making design changes to the site and making it easier for you to search our listings and products.

We hope you like our new front page!

We’ve also added lots more Australian cities and categories to our directory so go and check it out here…

Little Explorers also want to reward its users and customers so we’re giving away a $50 voucher each month. You can find out all the details here…

Thank you for being patient while we made these changes and keep checking back as loads more will be added over the next few months!