Stacey Hicks

Sydney

Deputy Editor at MamaMia

Current binge watcher. Former editor for @WHOmagazine and @girlfriendmag.

Articles

Why sleepovers are disappearing in 2025.

1 month ago | mamamia.com.au | Stacey Hicks

Because in 2025 — when a generation of parents arguably know more than anyone should ever know about raising kids — slumber parties are in major decline. On the more innocent end of the scale, there's the fact that our kids are pretty spoiled when it comes to sleep. While we grew up in the generation of "put up or shut up", our kids get back tickles until they doze off. With white noise. With blackout blinds. With absolute stillness.
When the Spice Girls were at the height of their fame, Mel C was hiding a secret.

2 months ago | mamamia.com.au | Stacey Hicks

In 1994, she was auditioning with a friend to be a dancer on a cruise ship (a job she says she would've taken reluctantly) when she passed a man who handed her a flyer. "It said something along the lines of, 'Are you 18-24, can you dance, sing, are you streetwise it went on, but basically it was an audition for a girl band and that was it.
'My open letter to Aimee Lou Wood's teeth (yes, really).'

Mar 19, 2025 | mamamia.com.au | Stacey Hicks

"All I ever do is take the piss out of myself. Even the way [The White Lotus] fans are talking about me and my teeth — that I don't have veneers or Botox — it feels a bit rebellious," she said. How does it feel to be famous? And while we're on that, can you tell me who dies? No, of course not. You probably signed some sort of tiny teeth NDA. "No Americans have my teeth.
'I've never had as many compliments as when I wore this matching set.'

Jan 21, 2025 | mamamia.com.au | Stacey Hicks

I'm a creature of habit with pretty much everything in my life. I have used the same shampoo my entire adult life. I have ordered the same noodle dish at my local Thai restaurant every single time. So, when I found an outfit formula that worked for me, I stuck with it. Hard. And that formula is just… wearing matching sets.
In defence of beach cabanas taking over Australian beaches.

Jan 19, 2025 | mamamia.com.au | Stacey Hicks |Emily Vernem

"I don't know when the cabana gang started, all I know is that cabana culture has ruined my life," she wrote. (For legal purposes, I must remind you she was joking… kind of.) "And I know what you're going to say, 'We're just practising sun safety and being sensible.' Yes, yes you are. But how much shade do you need? What happened to the good ol' beach umbrella? I'm sure she's feeling super left out right now.
'Every reason Dubai needs to be your next holiday destination (from someone who just got back).'

Dec 7, 2024 | mamamia.com.au | Stacey Hicks

However, it is well worth it for a special girls' trip or romantic getaway to experience this bucket-list-worthy destination. This was the case at every meal. The Emirati hospitality means you'll eat a week's worth of food in one sitting. And it'll be worth it. On that note, pack elasticised clothing.
'I took a "baby-free-moon" 2 hours from Sydney and every parent needs to do this immediately.'

Dec 2, 2024 | mamamia.com.au | Stacey Hicks

When I was waiting to give birth to my second baby, all I could think about was my babymoon. I just needed a little break from my toddler. Just a tiny one. A little respite before the new baby came into the picture and turned everything upside down, again, even though (as aforementioned) we already had a toddler and nothing had actually been right-side-up since before he was born. Watch: Here's some advice to try tackle those toddler tantrums.
'This Aussie island feels worlds away, but it’s only a 2-hour flight.'

Nov 15, 2024 | mamamia.com.au | Stacey Hicks

A two-and-a-half-hour flight from Sydney or one hour and 45 minutes from Brisbane, the holiday starts the moment you step out of the airport. Hamilton Island Airport is so small that it only took a few minutes for our bag to arrive and we were greeted by the lovely Hayman team, who escorted us to the luxury yacht for our one-hour transfer to the island.
'I just tried Dubai's viral $30 chocolate and I have so many thoughts.'

Oct 29, 2024 | mamamia.com.au | Stacey Hicks

There's no storefront and no pre-ordering, so any products you see in the shops are dupes. And because the chocolates are handmade, there's a limit to how many can be made and sold each day. I'm a sucker for anything limited edition and the challenge of getting it only made me want it more. So when I was lucky enough to travel to Dubai last week, I had one mission: get my hot little hands on that chocolate and see if it was really worth the hype.
'I went on my honeymoon alone after my fiancé died. Here's what I've learned about grief.'

Oct 7, 2024 | mamamia.com.au | Stacey Hicks

Laura Murphy just went on a very different honeymoon to the one she envisioned. The 28-year-old lawyer and her fiancé, Devon, had been together for three years and spent virtually every moment together. "We worked together as well," Laura told Mamamia. "He was outgoing and funny and shone so bright.