Intrigued by the name on a recent trip to the South East (Limestone Coast), we couldn’t help but divert 14 km south of Keith to check out Mount Monster Conservation Park. Turns out it’s claim to fame is not really that monstrous at all, but is home to an unusual geological feature, that seems quite out of place, a big granite outcrop that can’t be found any where else in SA. A short hike (more of a rock scramble –...
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Hands up if you have kids that can cater for them selves in the kitchen. It’s so rewarding when they are interested and capable, but god damn they make a hell of a mess don’t they? Here is one of our favourite after school snacks. You could add finely diced red onion and some chopped up bocconcini or avocado if you like, but we don’t always have those things on hand and it adds to the cost. What you will need: Some type of...
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We are loving little Adelaide business Cook n Create and their healthy achievable ideas. Jacki decided to get the kids on to this quick recipe in the recent school holidays, because it was super easy. The kids easily managed to make a big batch of these for lunch and some spares for the freezer; because in a FLASH the holidays are over and it’s back to packing lunch boxes. Note: The below recipe makes six. We suggest doubling or tripling...
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Cook this yummy sweet fudge with your armpit! Yes, yes you did read that correctly. This one is for the kids to have a bit of fun. We found it in the Scouts Free Fun – Delivered July activities. You can sign up for FREE for a monthly email of family and kids activities like this and more here: www.freefun.com.au What you need: 1/2 Cup Icing Sugar 1 Tablespoon Butter 2 Teaspoons Cream Cheese 1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2 Teaspoons...
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Find it at: Heritage Street, Keith If you are heading to the states South East or on a road trip to Melbourne or any where along Dukes Highway, Keith Playground (around 2.5 hours from Adelaide) is an iconic MUST stop. Their famous ‘train’ could well be the last of the states REAL fun old school play equipment and I guarantee your kids will run and run and play and burn energy ready to get back in the car. The park also offers a...
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As of about five seconds ago, when I was chatting to my friend Lisa from @feeding_elli ‘Pancake Boards’ are my new favourite thing in the entire universe. When I fall for something (food mostly) I fall HARD. This little beauty is completely Gluten Free, but you know – do what ever. I never know what snack to make when the kids have GF friends over. Lisa has nailed it. Check out her little local page some time, dedicated to...
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What are dumplings? Yum….glad you asked. Dumplings have become so popular in the past years. Commonly an Asian cuisine, lets just simplify it to filling (often including meat) in a unique soft dough wrapper. You can boil, steam or fry them and there are many variations of these tasty bite and a half sized delights. Dumplings are a favourite of ours (actually I lie, one kid just pretends to like them because she likes drinking soy sauce)...
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From veranda pots to fully blown plots, now is the perfect opportunity to do many things with our kids and families, and this week we are getting started on preparing and planting our winter veggie garden. Gardening with kids is fantastic. It provides education around how our fresh produce comes to be. It gets us outdoors and working together, our kids are probably more inclined to try new seasonal produce that they might otherwise turn their...
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INGREDIENTS: 2 cups SR Flour Pinch of salt 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup water 1 tsp sugar 30g chopped cold butter suggested optional flavours Handful of: Frozen raspberries and white chocolate chips OR Frozen or fresh blueberries OR Sultanas OR Grated cheese and chopped chives Rub in the butter METHOD: Place butter and flour together in a large bowl and rub with your fingers until resembles breadcrumbs. Add sugar, milk and water and chosen flavour, if...
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Bust out the fairy lights, whether you’re seasoned campers who are sad to be missing your annual camping pilgrimage, or it is your first attempt at sleeping under the Southern Cross, any adventurous family looking for something fun to do in the confines of their own homes should consider backyard camping! You can likely still enjoy the same stars, the same arguments and the same rank farts that the Dads seem to drop the minute the tent is...
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Lets face it, some times we all need a bit of creative help and sometimes if you just get the kids started, or the activities out that have been pushed to the back of the cupboard or shed, the kids will play for ages. Here is our list. What’s on yours? How's when you turn your entire bedroom into one huge sheet cubby! #kidsinadelaide #cubby #kidsroom Posted by Kids In Adelaide on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 1. Make a Cubby...
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Would you like to NEVER buy baby wipes again? Would you like to make beautiful quality soft wipes for under $2 a pop? Even before any crazy stock shortages at the supermarkets, this was a popular and very quick and easy ‘recipe’ in our house for cheap, essentially chemical free baby wipes that peel perfectly out of their roll. I say ‘essentially’ chemical free, because it depends on the paper towel that you use and the...
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Hands up who is going a bit nuts in the confines of there own home? I expect most of us, and I truly believe that it is ok to feel both grateful for a roof over our head and a safe place to isolate at the same time as feeling completely claustrophobic in our own homes. Every couple of days we have been taking a quick local drive, and for both the kids and the adults, it’s been a real mood lifter. Here is the things we want you to consider...
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Find it at: Drummond Ave, Findon Here is a great fresh playground with something for kids of all ages including at least four separate climbing opportunities. Set in a quiet suburban street, Don Klaebe is not fully fenced, but feels safe and is definitely worth diverting a little out of your way for a play if you are in the west. Adjacent the baseball club, there is ample access to a big semi fenced lawn if you want to bring the dog, kite or...
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Ever find your self juggling work, kids, sport, keeping fit…any of it? ALL of it? Yeah, we can relate, so when invited along to Adelaide Crows AFLW Training at West Lakes last week, Jacki, KiA FIFO Dad (BHP Employee Tony Gray) and their footy head girls made a B-Line direct to the teams newest super Mum to find out how she does it all! We had new recruit #5 Courtney Gum coined as a bit of a wonder woman, and boy, we were not wrong! AFLW...
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Find it at: Brownhill Creek Road, Brown HIll Creek Test out an afternoon with nature at Brownhill Creek. Enjoy a quiet adventure with the family here year round. In summer there’s usually just enough water to be fun for the littler kids without the faster flowing water you’ll find here in Autumn and winter. We have spent a number of wonderful afternoons down at Brownhill Creek armed with nothing more than some bathers, towel,...
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There is a lot to love about the Clare Valley and we recently uncovered some genuinely unbelievable places for families, like the multi award winning Sevenhill Hotel. Kids are not just welcome here, they are catered for with great passion, food and activities. When you get young energetic publicans like Paul Longbottom and Kate Shadiac, who have kids of their own, you often strike gold. like you will right here. Steeped in history, Sevenhill...
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Do you like fun, food and gin…..and fun?…..and gin? Yep, us too! Make 2020 the year that you lock in some time out to pursue something for your self. Imagine that – a day just for you. Pencil it on the calendar, grab a bestie, sort the kids and take off for a day (or night) of fun. It’s good for us, it recharges the old ‘Mum batteries’ like nobody’s business and in our recent quest to uncover...
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If you have ever hidden in the toilet from your kids or partner to get five seconds of hush, if you have never left your kids with a trusted family member, sitter or friend over night (or even just for a wee while), I want you to repeat this – “in 2020 I am going to do something that is JUST for me”. My King Bed and Luxury Tent at Bukirk Glamping I needed a break. Call it what you like, Mum’s Time Out, Girls Night Away,...
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Hands up if you need a Mum break? Or Dads if you know a deserving Mum – send her! We have found the perfect spot to switch off and kick back for a night, and it is just up the hill, hidden in the leafy township of Crafers in the Adelaide Hills! You won’t waste precious time traveling far and with out the need to shell out for flights or taxis it really is a win win – all the more coins remaining in the budget for a fancy gin...
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Find it at: Burbridge Road, Westbeach Complementing the playground, Stage 1 of the upgraded area at Apex Park caters for a wide variety of ages and is great for catch ups, parties, a general play or hit of tennis. The fully fenced playground features lots of equipment over a quite large area. It is a bark chip surface, so with considering if unsteady on your feet, and there is unfortunately no accessible play here. If that doesn’t rule...
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For REAL life – it’s true! Save your dollarbucks because Bluey is coming to the stage THIS year, kicking off an anticipated 50 show national tour in May 2020 in the shows home town of conception, Brisbane!!!!!! Yeeeeeewwww!!! See Bluey, Bingo, bandit and Chilli in the world premiere of their live stage show!!!! PRE SALE TIX ON SALE 20th February 2020 for 24 hours from 10am local time. You need to be subscribed, details below (sign...
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Showbags are such a fun and often highly anticipated purchase for families and kids attending The Royal Adelaide Show. Given dollars are tight for most Adelaide families we love the idea of buying a showbag or (showbag alternative) that offers something practical, oozes bang for buck is still fun and has something for every one in the family to enjoy. Enter our list of fantastic South Australian Show Bags. We found it really hard to pick a...
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If you are wanting a Barossa accommodation experience in STYLE with your family, don’t look past Novotel Barossa Valley Resort. To be honest, we almost did, thinking it was only a corporate golf and events kind of abode. Wrong. When I phoned and actually spoke to them, I barely had time to listen to all of the initiatives for kids and families! Book. Me. In. Heated Pool – First on the kids hit list. Well suited to a special occasion...
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Welcome to Lobethal Bakery!! Situated in the gorgeous small town of Lobethal (with stores also in Woodside, Balhannah, Stirling and Mt Barker) – not too far from your back door! A perfect spot for an affordable family lunch, or a great reason to take a drive in the Adelaide Hills. A popular lunch spot! It may seem even closer when the trip is made for one of their FAMOUS giant donuts, almost as large as your child’s head and available in...
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Find it at: First Ave, Ascot Park City of Marion have upgraded this reserve (August 2019) with new play equipment, a refurbished shelter with BBQ and a gorgeous picnic table that reminded our kids of the Three Little Bears table. This is a quaint little park with some nice nature themed equipment.Lots of logs to climb on and in, stepping stones, climbing poles and a set of swings. It’s not fully fenced but located on a fairly quiet street...
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