About Caro & Co

“ Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart walk around outside of your body." ~Elizabeth Stone~ ” I became a mother almost 10 ago. I could... more

I love grasses. There are over 600 genera and some 10,000 species of grass around the world. It's my view that they are amongst the most important family of plants on the planet. They have a... more

In Australia, for many, December means celebrating Christmas, hot days, gifts, reconnection and relaxation, family, more hot days and approximately 9 weeks of school holidays. We're a month... more

This week's plant was chosen by my 7 year old daughter. In her words, "Mummy, you should write about Marigolds. They always look sunny, sometimes funny and I like eating them too." As that... more

Yesterday my daughter and I spent most of the day in our small suburban garden, planting, pruning, weeding and watering. For young children, everyday tasks such as these can be 'teeeedious'... more

My girlfriend recently rang to ask if my husband would be prepared to take on an informal mentoring role for her teenage son. She is a single working mother and her son has limited access to... more

I originally posted this a year or so ago, but in the run up to spring I thought it worth revisiting. The great outdoors …. sometimes the thought of allowing your child to run free outside can... more

There’s a quiet revolution going on in the suburban backyards of Australia. Rather than sitting back and admiring our perfectly manicured “outside rooms”, gazing lovingly at our mondo... more

Halloween is almost upon us. On 31 October, thousands of children and adults around the world will don strange costumes and wander the streets. Tricks will played, treats will be given ….... more

caro and co is the brainchild of freelance writer, Caro Webster. Following on from the success of her book (Small Fry Outdoors-inspiration for being outside with kids) she realised that people were hungrier than ever for information on how to keep kids connected to the wonder of nature. Caro and Co is a place people come to for tips and insights on engaging with nature, outdoor fun including natural art and craft ideas, food sources and sustainability, gardening, animals, discovery and imagination. Humorous and engaging in tone, caro and co has a loyal band of subscribers. An earnest foodie, Caro recently created No Fuss Food to satisfy her desire to write about and photograph the world of food. She also manages a blog called My Life With Fairies for her young daughter who adores the world of magic.

Give Caro a pen, garden, time to cook, her kids, politics and she’s at her happiest. With a home in Sydney and a sprawling farm on the southern tablelands, she considers herself incredibly lucky. The farm in particular provides her with much inspiration. Caro has a monthly column in Australian Country Style magazine, contributes sporadically to others and is currently working on a second book about a girl who loves dirt. She’s also close to admitting her addiction to social media and can be found on twitter and facebook.

Caro is open to reviewing the following (but not limited to): computers & accessories, cameras (for keen amateurs), kitchen appliances and equipment, food and restaurants, travel – products, methods and destinations, movies for kids, gardening and horticultural products, outdoor furniture and accessories, animal/pet products, products for girls aged 8+, products for boys aged 8+, ALL books & DVDs, stationary, home wares, arts and crafts. I am open to doing reviews and/or giveaways and sponsored posts.

6 comments

Inga says:

Jun 14, 2011

Love. Love. Love. xx

Deb Davis says:

Aug 2, 2011

I found your beautiful blog and you must just must do one for us please.
Deb

Rashida Tayabali says:

Apr 26, 2012

Lovely blog! I think its extremely important for children to love the outdoors. I reckon these days, they spend way too much time indoors such that most kids have no idea even where veggies come from. I’ve already dedicated a little pot to my bub to look after once he’s a little older.

Lisa Hill says:

May 10, 2012

Wow, what a superbly designed blog! I came here to congratulate you on winning the Parenting Category in the 2012 Best Australian Blogs Awards, and am so impressed at the way you have set this up with enticing ideas to lure readers in. It’s beautiful. Well done:)

Jackie Katsianas says:

A beautiful, useful blog. I will be using this stuff a lot. Thank you!
(found via 2012 Best Australian Blogs Awards – congratulations!)

RoseDocwra says:

May 18, 2012

I truly enjoyed ready and learning from this blog.
As a mother of older children, I still need to read and learn every day to make life interesting for all.
Lovely.