From March the 5th until March 8th, Adelaide's picturesque Botanic Park will be transformed for our favourite, annual, huge, worldly, cultural musical event - WOMADelaide. This four-day festival (affectionately shortened to WOMAD) is an iconic event for South...
Every October What is it? The Aussie Backyard Bird Count aims to engage communities in the natural world while getting to know the birds in your local area through participation in a simple, fun, all-ages activity that can be done anywhere. By taking part in the...
Ultimately, we want our children to love to learn. A passion for learning is quite different from just studying to earn a grade or to please parents or teachers. Those who develop a love of learning at an early age continue the process throughout their lives and are...
Love Stones for Daddies The Fathers in this world hold their children in their arms and hearts and carry the thought of them all through their days. For this, we are so very grateful. Love Stones for Daddies is a beautiful gift idea for Father’s Day. It allows your...
Located at historic Keswick Barracks on ANZAC Highway, the Army Museum of South Australia (AMOSA) was established in 1992 when a need to collect and preserve our military history was recognised. Built in 1912, what was originally a stables building is now home to the...
Find it at: Railway Park Lane West, Prospect The Adelaide Miniature Steam Railway Club is located at Railway Park in Prospect. Take the family down to view and ride their range of super cool miniature trains! As one of numerous miniature railway parks in Adelaide we...
The Kurrangga BMX bike track in the Adelaide Parklands on the corner of Greenhill Road and Unley Road has just had a major renovation and it's even better than before! This lovely shady bike riding park now has 4 tracks! The beginners track is a lovely, wide, slow...
Have you made Fluffy Slime before? This slime recipe is a follow up to our original Super Simple Slime recipe. We decided to UP the slime skills and try making Fluffy Slime. Just as easy, only needs a few extra ingredients. What you'll need to make fluffy slime: ...
South Australia is actually well ahead of other states in Oz when it comes to recycling. Did you know Queensland STILL have single use plastic bags in the supermarkets?!? And we were the first state to bring in the 5c bottle recycling (now 10c), which means that 80%...
Do you even have kids if you've never made slime? I have a love/hate relationship with the stuff. She loves it / I hate it because it's messy and almost always ends up somewhere it's not meant to be. BUT I do have to admit that it is pretty fun to make and also VERY...
Science experiments don't always need a lab coat and a microscope. I bet you've got most if not all of the below items in your cupboard already.These are great school holiday boredom busters too, especially ones like the "Icy Treasures" BUBBLE PAINT Combine a couple...
The gorgeous Japanese Himeji Gardens are located on the Eastern side of Glen Osmond Road and South Terrace intersection. This little oasis in the Southern Parklands is a wonderful place to get away from the hustle and bustle of 'normal life'. Enter the gardens during...
If you love bird watching the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary presents an exciting opportunity to explore and appreciate birds in their natural habitat. According to the Parks SA website: "The Bird Sanctuary encompasses over 60km of coastline north of Adelaide,...
I remember when I was in the early days of pregnancy people started asking me about what childcare centres I had applied for. Being my first, I scoffed at the idea that even before my baby was born I had to start thinking about childcare options. It wasn't until...
Let's face it, some reports are easier to read than others. This may depend on a variety of things. For example, some school reports are better set out than others or they might have less jargon. Or perhaps you just find it easier to read a report when it's positive...
As an avid reader myself as a kid, Matilda bookshop in Stirling is the kind of place I loved as a child and still love as an adult. It's obvious from the moment you walk into Matilda's, this is not your standard chain super store and you...
Find it at: Carrick Hill Drive, Springfield If you haven't taken the kids for a wander around the stunning grounds of Carrick Hill DEFINITELY put it on your to do list! Located in Springfield, about a 10 minute drive from the city, Carrick Hill is Australia’s most...
The Art Gallery of South Australia is a wonderful place to take your children and it's location on North Terrace is right next to other fantastic places your kids will love to discover, such as the South Australian Museum, Migration Museum, the Adelaide Zoo and the...
