Plant 4 Bowden is a family owned and operated business, born from a vision of a thriving community and a passion for environmental sustainability. The magic happens just outside of the CBD, in the old Clipsal building in Bowden which now serves as an industrial backdrop for a weekly rotation of markets, special events, celebrations and weddings. Surrounded by greenery and Bowden Park, this market venue is also home to a number of unique cafés,...
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We love a mud kitchen and had been searching for a great local product to test for what seemed like an eternity, so when the opportunity came to road test a kitchen from Mud Kitchens by Jack, we jumped at the chance. Locally manufactured by small family business (shout out to Emily and Jack), these beautifully crafted kitchens are made with skill, quality materials and are built to last. With a range of designs to suit your budget and space (we...
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A new pair of pyjamas for Easter is a cute tradition in many families including ours. As the weather starts to turn it bit cooler here in Adelaide it’s the perfect opportunity to snuggle up in a gorgeous pair of bunny covered pjs. Whether you’re after onesies, nighties or top and bottom sets below are our pick of Easter Pyjamas for you to hop into this year. Cotton On If you want plenty of styles to choose from, you can’t go past...
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Honestly, what family doesn’t need help with their digital wellbeing? Enter Inchargebox! We have had our eyes on this product for a while and in the lead up to the summer holidays, we jumped at the opportunity to give a couple of different sized Inchargebox’s a go. What is it exactly? Well it’s a great quality, powered coated, lockable, steel tech storage box. It’s stylish and it obviously has has capability to charge up...
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Sunscreen is just one of those essential, no compromise, must have items we need pretty much all year round now. The Cancer Council recommends using sunscreen every day on days when the UV Index is forecast to be 3 or above and sunscreen should be part of your daily morning routine on these days. Finding one for kids that most importantly works but also is easy to apply and doesn’t irritate sensitive skin is actually quite hard. Take it from...
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‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house….every bloody kid was awake waiting for Santa to arrive! BUT – they were all looking super cute in their Christmas PJs, thanks to all the brilliant businesses you’ll find below in our Christmas Pyjamas Feature! Christmas pyjamas have become a real ‘thing’ over the last few years, thanks to the rise of annual Christmas family photoshoots and Christmas...
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Or in other words, summer ‘stuff’ our kids have had their eyes on and the products we think will keep them busy over the 6 weeks (which feels like 6 years) of summer school holidays. Everything from bathers to pool toys to beach essentials like hats and towels and sun shades, plus a few products we’ve found for us parents. These all make great Christmas gift ideas too so take a scroll through and make sure you’re set for...
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Ever heard of a square trampoline? Didn’t realise that was even possible? I didn’t either until I found out about Springfree® Trampolines and their range of not only standard round trampolines, but also their ingenious range pf oval and SQUARE trampolines! The days of trying to fit a square peg in a round hole (or in this case a round trampoline in a square garden) are over! But more about that later. Not only can you choose your...
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If you haven’t yet discovered the magical world of play that is the Adelaide owned store Oskar’s Wooden Ark, grab a coffee and allow a good bit of time to scroll through their website. It’s absolutely full of the most wonderful toys made to inspire parents and children to play, learn, explore, create, and make memories together. From brands like Grimm’s , Grapat, Gluckskafer, Sarah’s Silks and many more the range...
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If ever something deserved its own day, chocolate has to be right up there. World Chocolate Day is celebrated on July 7 each year and given Adelaide has so many fantastic purveyors of the sweet cocoa treat, we took one for the team [that’s you guys] and volunteered our tastebuds this World Chocolate Day to sample some South Australia’s BEST! Actually we made the kids blind taste a heap of delicious products below, just for...
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Got yourself an emotional support drink bottle and want to fill it with something equally as satisfying? We were given a 9L benchtop Alkaline Water Filter from the folks at Earths Water and I will admit I started out a bit sceptical if it would really make that much difference…….. it does. This isn’t our first water filter, we’ve owned a ceramic candle type one for years, replace it every 6 months or so and to be honest...
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The creators behind The Pass It On Series, Daniella & Vince aim to spread kindness, happiness, love and hope in the world and their books certainly do that! Since receiving copies of their first two books “A Piece Of Happy” and “Nonna Lives Here” they have become firm favourites in our house. Their third book “A Sprinkle Of Kindness” has just been released and is already on high rotation too! These are...
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Looking for the hottest kids toy this Christmas? Wondering if a play couch is really worth the hype? We’re going to let you in on a little secret… it is! Or more precisely, the Whatsie Play Couch is. Personally, we’ve owned once since they were first introduced to Australia following the success of the US model, the Nugget. These wildly popular modular sofas are part furniture, part open ended toy and part gateway to your...
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Ever wanted to tell your family to GET LOST? Well, now you can – in the best way possible! Kids In Adelaide were recently gifted the game GETTING LOST to try and we are here to tell you, it is a HEAP of fun and a great way to explore your own suburb or somewhere completely new! It really is simple – you pick your pack depending on the type of adventure you want. There are heaps to choose from, including a cycling edition, girls road...
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There is every chance if you have had a kid, been the cool uncle or aunty, or even accidentally stumbled into the kids section of any store, you will have come across some Little Tikes toys. They are synonymous with being a kid in Australia, whether it be cruising around in one of the fleet of cozy coupe or 4-in-1 trikes, or getting amongst it with a sand and water play table, these toys are insanely popular for one very good reason. They are...
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Adelaide’s first pet resort has opened in the hills! Kip Happy Stays are passionate about providing the best quality care to our four legged friends through their pet resorts and doggy day cares. They have recently opened our first pet resort in South Australia, Kip Adelaide Hills. Located just outside of Nairne on a spacious 20 acres – offering great short and long term accommodation options for cats and dogs. They will also...
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We LOVE books here at Kids in Adelaide and we LOVE science, so we thought we’d put together a list of our favourite science themed books for you to try this National Science Week. No matter what area of science your kids are interested in, you’ll find a book over at Booktopia for them to learn more about their favourite topic. There are books on astronomy, plants and nature, inventing, space, animals, insects and heaps more! They...
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It’s no secret that we have some serious talent right here in South Australia. We have strong, inspirational business leaders across all industries – but what might surprise you (or maybe not?) is the level of up and coming talent right here in Adelaide. That’s right – “Kidpreneurs” are on the rise here in Adelaide. Youngsters that have started their own business and are absolutely smashing it. Some have seen...
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Did you know that Australians currently generate 59kg of single-use plastic waste per year? Each?! YIKES. Over the past couple of years we have made a real effort to reduce the amount of plastic we are using in our homes. We all know how important it is for our planet that we reduce plastic use, but it can be a real challenge finding products to replace the usual suspects in our homes, without compromising on quality. We are by no means perfect...
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All she wanted for her birthday was a ‘big girls bed’ Because we are so happy with her big sister’s Origin Mattress, we went straight for that again and this time chose the newest model the Origin Hybrid Plus Mattress. Honestly, it’s a dream. 29cm high and made from multiple premium layers that combine plush comfort with solid ergonomic support working together to create the comfiest sleep ever. Get $25 off with the code...
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Looking for a present? Got an inside joke with a friend that you need printed on t-shirts or mugs? Whatever you need personalised, WILD CORAL CREATIONS is your one stop shop! Run by Adelaide local, Tash, she has created a FANTASTIC business for all things personalisation. She does everything from hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, wall decals, stickers, drink bottles, bags, make-up cases and HEAPS more. For years now, Tash has come to the rescue when...
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Book lovers rejoice! Adelaide’s leading bookseller Dymocks have opened their brand new $1.5 million dollar Rundle Mall home and it is spectacular. Taking up the entire first floor above Regent Arcade off Rundle Mall, at almost 1000sqm of floor space, Dymocks Rundle Mall is South Australia’s largest bookstore. Housing more than 50,000 books, you could quite literally spend hours browsing the shelves with more so many amazing titles...
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Use the code ADELAIDE15 for 15% off Chomps mouthguards and nightguards If your kids are getting into contact sport and needing a mouthguard you’ll probably understand what we mean when we say that not all mouthguards are created equal. First of all they can range in price from twenty bucks up to hundreds of dollars and the quality and effectiveness between those two levels varies A LOT! We’ve stuffed around with cheap chemist/sports...
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Introducing the Kids in Adelaide Pack – your ultimate stress-free solution for happy, tangle-free hair! We’ve teamed up with Ugly Swan to bring you this exclusive bundle, featuring everything you need for easy, scream-free hair care: Set includes: ScreamFree® Maxi Brush in dreamy Vanilla Dream – perfect for tackling knots with ease. ScreamFree® Wet Brush in Vanilla Dream – because wet hair deserves some extra TLC. Knot Nits Detangle & Deter...
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There is no greater thrill as a parent (apart from a Sunday morning sleep in) than a family adventure like packing up the bikes and finding a ripper track for an afternoon cruise. But for the babies, toddlers and those not quite old enough to keep up with an adult ride, grabbing a solid piece of quality kit is essential to help everyone enjoy the day! Enter a sensational Aussie brand, Weeride. With a range of products to help all the little...
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HOLY SPLASH! Can you imagine my kids faces when they came outside to see this in the backyard! We were SO LUCKY (and please believe me when I say that it’s not lost on me just how lucky we are to be sent things like this to review) to receive this E-P-I-C Triple Racing Thunder inflatable waterslide from littlekidsjumpingcastles.com.au who are the premier Australian distributor for the Happy Hop range of inflatable jumping castles and...
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We’ve got A LOT of school aged kids here at KiA so between us we’ve been through our fair share of lunchboxes so we thought it would be helpful to share which ones we’ve tried, tested and LOVED.
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Can we just say that the point is not lost on us that our KiA kids are some VERY lucky kids. Every now and then they get to try out some of the coolest, most fun kids toys, games and equipment for us to write a review.
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If you are headed to Robe with the kids (a four hour drive from Adelaide and a cracking spot to holiday on the coast) you can not, not visit this place. Especially with the kids. Mind blown, new salad bowl made out of melted down bread tags purchased. Transmutation is a little recycling gallery and shop. Very crafty and very passionate about their work – with the added bonus, they support the very worthy charity ‘Wheelchairs for...
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What do you get when you cross a preschooler with a puppy?Dirty floors is what you get. Very. Dirty. Floors I have a 3 year old and earlier this year I decided to buy a new rug for our lounge room……..isn’t that just the most ridiculous thing to do. She’s 3. She’s into crayons and textas, loves mud, and drops a crumb like an expert.THEN we also decided to get a new puppy………OK NOW you can laugh. New...
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