Life’s busy, especially with kids – but Adelaide families – you don’t have to do it all alone!
Whether you’re juggling work, school runs, or simply trying to find a minute to breathe, there are plenty of local services ready to lend a hand. From laundry services and mobile car mechanics to trusted babysitters and meal delivery options, we’ve rounded up the best ways to lighten your mental load.
Save time, reduce stress, and reclaim your weekends with these helpful services designed to make family life a whole lot easier.
Vintage Chef Meals
Vintage Chef Co fills your heart, your fridge and your tummy.
Explore their menu and order pre-prepared meals all made using fresh high-quality ingredients.
Meals change regularly and you can pick up a classic pack of 8 meals that includes dishes like chicken parmi, beef cheek ragu, garlic and herb chicken for just $96!
Collect from their cafè in Evanston Park (Inside STARplex) or choose delivery straight to your door.
Find out more at > www.vintagechefco.com.au/meal-prep
MILKRUN
Get your first 3 deliveries FREE and a $5 delivery fee thereafter!
For some, nightmares consist of monsters, getting fired or unexpectedly running into exes. For us, it’s realising we’re missing a dinner ingredient, or even having unexpected guests.
Thankfully we stopped having those ‘terrors’ once we discovered MILKRUN. Delivering a range of 12,000+ grocery and alcohol products across Australia, doing the supermarket run without actually stepping foot in the supermarket is a total gamechanger.
Oh, and did we mention that your handy dandy MILKRUN order will be at your doorstep in approx 38 minutes? Yeah, it’s pretty speedy.
So next time you’re too busy to head to the shops, or just having one of ‘I can’t be bothered’ days, just think: MILK IT. Use MILKRUN instead.
Try it here www.milkrun.com
Need an Extra Set of Hands? Kiddo Makes It Easy – From Just $25 an Hour!
Adelaide parents, we know your to-do list never ends – and sometimes, you just need some reliable help with the kids. That’s where Kiddo steps in. Whether you’re looking for a mother’s helper to lend a hand during the busy after-school hours, need support at a family event or work from home, or simply want a break for self-care or errands, Kiddo makes it simple. With fully verified babysitters and nannies – all with current Working with Children Checks – Kiddo gives you peace of mind and flexibility.
What makes Kiddo a must-have for Adelaide families? It’s fast, flexible, and fuss-free. Book care in minutes through the app, browse real reviews from other local parents, and choose the sitter that’s right for your family. There’s no need for long contracts or commitments – just quality, on-demand care when you need it. Whether it’s a one-off or regular help, Kiddo helps lighten the load and bring a little more balance to your busy life.
Special offer for Kids in Adelaide families – use code KIA15 and receive $15 off your first booking*
click here for more info and to download the app
*Bookings must be made before 30 June 2026
Luxury Car Wash and Cafe At Glenelg and Malvern
When life gets hectic, even small tasks like cleaning your car can feel overwhelming.
That’s where The Wash comes in. A luxury car wash and cafe at Glenelg and Malvern that takes the hassle out of car care. Whether you’re dealing with months old chips under the seats or fingerprints on the windows, a clean car can do wonders for your mindset. It’s a simple way to clear some mental clutter, feel more organised, and treat yourself to that fresh car feeling. Plus, it’s one less job on your to-do list – and we’re all about that!
Prices start at just $35 for a small car outside only wash or a basic in and out clean for $75.
No bookings required, unless selecting a treatment from the Extras a menu
Take Laundry off your To Do List with The Laundry Lady
Laundry Lady is a mobile laundry service offering convenient pickup and delivery for wash, dry, fold, and ironing services catering to residential, NDIS, and business customers across Australia, including Adelaide
Their growing team of 300+ contractors working from their own homes using their own equipment.
The business was born from founder Susan Toft’s own experience as a busy working mum, overwhelmed by the never-ending laundry pile.
Spotting a gap in the market for flexible, quality laundry support, she set out to build a trusted team of professionals. Since then, Laundry Lady has expanded into New Zealand and continues to grow nationally and internationally.
A wash, dry and fold starts at $27.50 per 5kg load of washing
Book your laundry service at www.thelaundrylady.com.au
Blys
Between school drop-offs, snack negotiations, and the never-ending laundry pile, finding time for self-care can feel like wishful thinking. That’s why Blys is a game-changer for busy parents, making it easier to press pause and recharge, even when life doesn’t slow down.
Blys brings expert massage, beauty, and wellness services straight to your doorstep whether at home, in a hotel, or even at work. Available 7 days a week from 6am to midnight, Blys makes self-care refreshingly easy by connecting clients with professional local mobile providers across Australia, New Zealand, the US, and the UK.
Think top-rated treatments without the travel or juggling childcare — just tap, book, and relax
JNR Food Co.
Made my Mums, loved by kids and brand new to Adelaide. JNR Food Co was born out of our kitchen with the idea to help busy parents make life a bit easier when it comes to feeding their kiddos.
Paediatric dietitian (and kid) approved meals ready to heat and eat from your freezer after a busy week, sick day, school holidays or after school sports. WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER 🍗
Be Simply Free
Reduce your mental load and go from overwhelmed to organised.
Be Simply Free Forever is the ultimate online organising course where you get access to all the course material PLUS twice monthly live Q&A sessions per month a Professional organiser.
One month is $29 which has 20 modules of ways to reduce your load plus two live Q&As with Bridget each month.
Do It For You Assembly
Need that trampoline put up? Need that kids bike assembled? That IKEA flat pack finally put together? We’ve used Do It For You Assembly a number of times personally now and we think he’s about to get a whole lot busier because this is the service you never knew you needed until now.
Based in northern metropolitan Adelaide they service all Adelaide metropolitan areas and also have the ability to cover regional SA clients and regularly service the Barossa region.
Need it built or put together? Let Brenton do it for you
Mobile Mechanic
Coastline Auto Care understand the daily juggle that comes with parenting… life with kids is full-on (they’ve got little ones too!)
That’s why they make car servicing simple by coming to you. No need to drag the kids to a workshop, find a babysitter, or disrupt your whole day.
Whether you’re at home or work, they’ll take care of your car right where you are.
One less thing on your plate to worry about, so you can focus on what matters most… catching a moment of quiet before the next snack emergency hits!
Services and prices available at coastlineautocare.com.au
