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Our Favourite Toys for Toddlers from Oskar’s Wooden Ark

It’s no secret that toddlers LOVE toys and it’s very easy to sudden find yourself living in a house with quite literally THOUSANDS of toys that never or rarely get played with. We all talk about fast fashion, but can we take a minute to think about fast toys. The amount of plastic junk toys that end up in landfill each year is mind boggling so we’re making a concerted effort to promote quality, long lasting toys that grow with your kids and can...

Educational Toys for Kids from Oskar’s Wooden Ark

Step away from the plastic, the bells, the lights and the whistles and get back to simple, beautifully made and educational toys. Toys that encourage imaginative and creative play are limitless in the opportunities they present for kids to not only play but learn at the same time. Whether it’s drawing with beautiful crayons, solving a puzzle, making music or stacking blocks we’ve watched our kids try out some of the toys on offer at...

Wooden Toys for Kids from Oskar’s Wooden Ark

Wooden toys have really made a come back in recent years and when you see the range available from our Adelaide friends at Oskars Wooden Ark it’s easy to see why. Plastic definitely doesn’t equal fantastic and if you’re after some new toys that will not only spark imagination and be fun to play with but will also stand the test of time take a look at our favourite wooden toys from OWA. Grapat Nins Carla It took precisely 3...

Anzac Biscuit Recipe

ANZAC BISCUIT RECIPE – MAKES ABOUT 35 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup plain flour 1 cup sugar 3/4 (three-quarters) cup coconut 125g (4 oz) butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup ½ (half) teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 tablespoon boiling water Combine oats, sifted flour, sugar and coconut. Combine butter and golden syrup and stir over gentle heat until melted. Mix bicarb with boiling water until it froths up Add bicarb froth to melted butter mixture,...

War Memorial Virtual Tours for ANZAC Day

Take a Virtual Visit of the Australian War Memorial click here to visit Lone Pine Cemetery, Gallipoli click here to take a tour Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, France click here to take a look V.C. Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromells France click here to take a look Amy Museum of South Australia Video...

Switched On Kids

www.switchedonkids.com.au are an Adelaide based online store that sells educational toys. They are committed to engage and enhance 3-15 years kids learning and young adults’ learning while playing with toys. USE ‘WELCOME10’ coupon code to get a $10 discount on your first purchase. Toys are the best investment in kids after your personal time. The educational toys are meant to challenge the kids brain, learn principals of maths, science,...

Para Hills Community Club

The Para Hills Community Club offers families a place to come together with a relaxing and casual atmosphere which offers great value, fast and friendly service, and has an indoor playroom for the kids. Offering a wide (like huge) selection of affordable of menu items that will leave the whole family satisfied, including chef’s selections, club favourites and the always popular menu items like schnitzels, burgers, and steaks. The kid’s meals...

Sturt River Linear Park Trail

The Sturt River Linear Park Trail is approximately 5kms from South Road (Warriparinga) to Anzac Highway. Accessible for walkers, cyclists, prams and wheelchairs it’s a fantastic long straight trail for families to enjoy. (no horses allowed) The section of shared path between Oaklands Road to Finniss Street have recently been upgraded to include a pedestrian bridge connecting Bombay street to Oaklands Wetlands. What we love most about this...

Our Top Picks for the March Long Weekend in Adelaide

Adelaide Cup Day long weekend happens every March. In 2025 it falls on is on Monday March 10 giving us a long weekend! It’s not called “Mad March” in Adelaide for nothing! There are PLENTY of family friendly events happening across the state at this time of the year, including of course the Adelaide Fringe. If the weather is still warm (likely!) maybe check out one of our favourite beaches or secret swimming spots (but shhh!)....

Bush Magic Playground, North Adelaide

Find it at: Jeffcot Road, North Adelaide This beautiful spot might well be Adelaide’s best toddler playground. Let us know what you think! Set amongst the parklands adjacent the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, this fully fenced playground is shaded by the huge trees in the area and is just such a lovely serene place for a play. What I like about this playground Lots of parking available either on the street or in the Adelaide Aquatic Centre...

Loreto College: the start to the journey your daughter deserves

Now finalising enrolments for Reception, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 9 for 2022 and 2023. It’s said that every journey starts with a single step. At Loreto College, that step leads to the development of strong, passionate and confident girls and young women. Loreto is an all-girls’ day and boarding school in Adelaide’s inner eastern suburbs and caters for students ranging in age from Early Learning to Year 12. The school’s belief in the importance...

The Bavarian, Tea Tree Plaza

It’s not often my family can go out for dinner and truly not able to finish another bite, but that is exactly what happened at The Bavarian TTP. We popped in to try out their new $49 Feed the Family Deal (available daily before 6pm) and it was sensational! This wasn’t a bucket of nuggets trash meal either, this was high quality German-inspired fare with a great variety to satisfy even the fussiest of eaters. (great beers too just quietly...

Things to do and See in Moonta

“Australia’s Little Cornwall” Visiting Moonta is a fascinating journey back into the mining history and heritage of the area. Honestly, ‘kids and history tour’ can be a tough sell at times but Moonta’s mining area has plenty for all ages (plus a sweet shop…so there is always that to look forward too!) The name Moonta is derived from the aboriginal word Moonta-Monterra meaning impenetrable scrub. Copper...

Inlet Reserve Playground Tennyson

Find it at: Trimmer Parade, Westlakes Inlet Reserve Playground is a great little playground located at the top of Trimmer Parade as you come off Military Road in a beautiful spot right next to the water. The park is new and modern with a great range of equipment for both young and older kids, including this cool climbing web that caught my eye as we were driving past. Top spot for a picnic on the grass next to it which is also a good size for a...

Oskars Wooden Ark

There’s lots of people talking about fast fashion at the moment but can we talk about fast toys as well? I’ll definitely put my hand up and admit that I’ve bought MORE than my fair share of sh*tty toys for my kids, knowing full well that they probably won’t last a week, let alone a year and DEFINITELY not an entire childhood. Well if you need some inspiration to buy your kids beautiful, quality, gorgeous toys that have...

Adelaide Events Cancelled or Postponed due to COVID-19

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Gold Coast Family Holiday

OK so you’d be hard pressed bringing the kids to the Gold Coast for a family holiday and NOT taking them to at least one of the theme parks. Don’t get me wrong, the theme parks are great and kids LOVE them, but don’t spend all of your time there, there’s so much more to do, see and explore in this beautiful part of Australia.Thanks to Destination Gold Coast we just spent 2 days in Australia’s Favourite Playground,...

Kids Tutoring / Online Learning in Adelaide

Gone are the days when you’d just pay your 15 year old neighbour to help your child with their homework! Kids tutoring in Adelaide has come a long way and there are some seriously great options available now (all much more qualified than your teenage neighbour!). Whether it’s a bit of extra help in a subject or two or some extension work for kids who need an extra challenge there are lots of online learning and kids tutoring options...

Adelaide Hills – Our top picks for kids

OK yes we are all original Adelaide Hills girls so we MAY be just a little bit bias BUT if you haven’t been up the hill for a while we definitely think you should put it on the “to do” list.

Adelaide Places with Creches

Looking for an Adelaide gym, fitness centres or exercise studios with a crèche? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re into Pilates, group fitness, a good Mums & Bubs class, a Women only fitness class, parents and bubs yoga, running groups or pram walk group, swimming or just want some time on the treadmill, this guide lists the best spots around Adelaide where you can work out while your little one is safely cared for. Perfect for busy...

Toddler activities to keep them busy and give you 5 minutes of peace

Parents of busy toddlers. We see you! We ARE you!Our toddlers are up, awake and ready for action the second they open their eyes in the morning, and although we LOVE their enthusiasm we also love 5 minutes of quiet time to redo your Mum bun, sip on our cold coffee or maybe even sneak in a trip to the toilet for a wee without an audience. We’ve come up with a few of our favourite go-to toddler activities so you can catch you breath. Foamy...

A Picnic Spot in Adelaide for every weekend in Spring

Goodbye Winter and hello Spring! Looking for the perfect picnic spot in Adelaide? Whether you’re after a shady spot by water, a beachside escape, or a scenic park with plenty of space for the kids to run around, we’ve got you covered! Adelaide is home to some incredible picnic locations, from hidden gems to family-favourite parks with playgrounds, BBQ facilities, and stunning views. With so many beautiful places to choose from, why not...

Birthday Parties at Event Cinemas

KIDS BIRTHDAYS AT THE MOVIES Make your children’s birthday one to remember at the movies!Event cinemas are the perfect place to celebrate a birthday.Starting from $10.00* per child (15 & under) plus there are lots of discounted food and beverage add-ons to choose from. * Minimum for group bookings is 10 people. Their friendly, experienced team are here to help. To enquire email Event Cinemas Marion – Marion_bookings@evt.comEvent Cinemas...

Belair Adventure Playground

Find it at: Belair National Park, SA Located within Belair National Park and surrounded by 800 hectares of beautiful bush this playground is an oldie, but a goodie! These photos bring back so many memories for us. Can anyone else remember school excursions here in the 80s and eating massive bush biscuits? Sitting in the huge concrete tunnels and then scurrying away trying to hide from your friends. Belair National Park sells itself. An iconic...

Our Stories

Dreamtime stories for children Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre’s Something on Saturday Available from today, Our Stories invites viewers to take a seat around the proverbial campfire to hear from Senior Kaurna Man Uncle Mickey O’Brien, Ngarrindjeri Elder Aunty Stephanie Gollan and young Adnyamathanha woman Ema Bovoro. For many thousands of years, Australia’s First Nations people have been telling stories through dance, song, paintings,...

SA Whale Centre

Discover a world of whales at South Australia’s largest marine focused interpretative centre. Visitors can experience the natural wonders of the deep, explore the world heritage listed railway building, and gain further knowledge about Victor Harbor and South Australia’s marine treasures. The centre provides whale sighting information, education and research support services through a range of mediums. The centre brings together a unique...