Author: Jacki

Oceanique at Adelaide Sailing Club West Beach

Ahoy! This is hands down the nicest Adelaide beachfront seaside dining we can find. Expect secluded comfortable, casual, sophistication and million dollar ocean views. Oceanique is gorgeous, yet not for one second is it pretentious or un welcoming for families with children. The menus feature a large percentage of local and ethically sourced food, and the kids menu offers a quality twist on classics that kids will enjoy, minus the junk –...

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Edithburgh Tidal Pool

Did you know that Edithburgh on the Southern Yorke Peninsula is home to South Australia’s only tidal pool? There are talks of building one at Hallett Cove (and we’re here for it) but it’s just that at this stage, talks. So, if you want to experience some tidal pool action how about a trip to ‘The Burgh’? It’s a two and a half hour drive from Adelaide CBD……..Unless you’re a realist and your...

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Whispering Wall

Of all of the SA reservoirs, Barossa Reservoir with its famous ‘Whispering Wall’ is surely a favourite for kids. It doesn’t involve a big walk or hike and it is THE most magical experience to have one person whisper at the end of the reservoir wall and another hear it over 140 meters away on the other end. Better than milo tins on a string, and even better than the sound pipes in the Angaston Adventure Station (which are...

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25 At Home Water Play Ideas

Kids LOVE water play, it’s cheap, and usually pretty clean and well a bit messy but that’s ok, only water right? With hot days ahead it’s always a fun option. Here are some of our favourite activities involving good old H2O that will keep your little people both cool and entertained this summer. An old baby bath, a clam pool and a hose with a changeable pressure and water distribution nozzle are some of the things we find...

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Shifty Lizard Taphouse

Ditch metro Adelaide and the big craft brewery crowds with their massive schmancy venues and on fleek Gen Y FOH staff, (who probably wouldn’t know a mash conversion from a ferment tank, let alone how to engage with your kids over lunch, lets be honest) for a genuine grass roots type small batch micro brewery, distillery and taphouse. Shifty are serving up some of the tastiest brews and beer nosh getting around. Enter family lunch at...

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First South Australian LEGO® Certified Store Announced

Massive news LEGO lovers! Alceon Group and LEGO Australia and New Zealand today announced the first AG LEGO® Certified Store will open in South Australia in the coming months. It will be located at Westfield Marion shopping centre. Expect a multi-sensory retail experience set to inspire local brick fans of all ages.  Richard Facioni, the Executive Director, Alceon has said “LEGO Certified Stores are renowned globally for creativity and...

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Macchinetta Coffee House, Henley Beach

Hey there, fellow coffee-loving parents and families on the hunt for a delightful spot to unwind and share some good food with your little ones! We’ve stumbled upon a hidden gem that we’re absolutely thrilled to share with you – Macchinetta Coffee House. Nestled in an unassuming little cluster of shops on Grange Rd at Henley Beach, this place is a true find. If we don’t spill the beans (pun intended), you might never discover...

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Cheesy Spinach AND RICOTTA SHELLS

Don’t know about you, but winter screams comfort food in this KiA house, and here’s an easy [cheesy] dinner that we make ahead of time to pop in the oven after sport and it’s sooooo warming and yum. Plus it’s easy enough for the kids to help make and that’s always a win. We started making this because we have found spinach one of the easiest things to grow in our garden. Note, you can halve the spinach if you...

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Mount Monster Conservation Park

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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Kids Bruschetta for One

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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Easy Cheesy LUNCH BOX Snacks

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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Scouts Arm Pit Dog Poo Fudge

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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Don Moseley Park Keith

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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Pancake Board (GLUTEN Free)

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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Take the Kids Fishing in South Australia

Here are five great places to fish with young kids around Adelaide (with out a boat). 1. Westlakes Outlet Westlakes outlet is a great spot to fish with kids. There is close car parking, easy to access areas to fish and plenty of fish to catch for the kids. Expect to catch mullet, salmon trout and bream, but in this water body you will always get surprises with multiple species living in the area. You can fish this area year round and the best...

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Our Favourite Dumplings

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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Veggie Gardening With Kids

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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White Chocolate and Raspberry Scones

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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Backyard Camping

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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100 Things To Do At Home WIth Kids

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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