The Kids in Adelaide resident “Elf on the Shelf-er” Jessie has shared her favourite Elf of the Shelf ideas with us (ELFSPO) Elf on the Shelf is a magical Scout Elf helper who helps Santa manage his naughty and nice lists by reporting back to him at the North Pole....
Tights, leggings, yoga pants, active wear...... it doesn't matter what you call them I think we all grew extra fond of our comfiest pair of stretchy pants during COVID lockdown in 2020. BUT not all tights are created equal. Is there anything more annoying than a...
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...
Need a recipe your kiddos will LOVE making? One that they can get fully immersed in and creative with? The awesome Adelaide-based folks at Cook n Create have one of our favorites here for you! We road tested (see what we did there?) the recipe for you and can confirm...
We are going to be honest here and preface this with the fact we are huge lovers of fried chicken. Not really a shock, it is some of the best food going around. It is not a small statement then to say that we were absolutely blown away by the fabulously talented Julie...
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...
Where: Netflix When: NowBingeability: High - 7 x 45-60 min eps.Short Version: If you scrolled past because 'chess is boring', scroll back. Click. Consume all of it.Suitable for Kids: Not unless your kids love chess....which they probably don't. Even then.....No. Given...
The funhouse mirrors have been polished, the fairy lights are twinkling, and the snow forest trees have been adorned, ready for excited visitors to descend on David Jones for this cherished South Australian tradition. Take a seat beside Santa and be transported to A...
Free Fun (home delivered) is just as the name says. It’s a heap of fun ideas- with all the instructions you need to create activities for kids to do, make, cook, and explore on their own, with friends or family indoors and outdoors and it’s delivered to you every...
Indulge your senses at OzAsia Festival’s Lucky Dumpling Market with the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of a bustling Asian open-air food market along the banks of Karrawirra Parri/River Torrens! Spend your balmy spring evenings with some of Adelaide’s best food...
When you have older kids, it can sometimes be harder to find playgrounds that give them enough of a challenge to stay enthusiastic enough to not be annoying.....thankfully Taperoo Playground is a winner! A beautiful spot, with fabulous manicured grass to make any dad...
Find it at: Mitchell Street, Millswood Wow what a fabulous toddler playground this spot is. It is fully fenced, with sensational shade from both the shade sails and the beautiful big trees (probably gum trees...all big trees are gum trees right?). With lots of lovely...
Halloween - you either love it or loathe it! But there's no denying it's growing in popularity every year in Australia. With so much marketing in the shops these days Mr 4 has been so inquisitive about what it is, but mainly how he to can get candy (thanks YouTube)....
The Adelaide International Kite Festival returns to Semaphore beach in 2024! Held over the Easter long weekend, families flocked to Semaphore to watch the sky fill with colour - the twists and twirls of kites of all shapes and sizes. Run by the Adelaide Kite Flyers...
We have made it to the last school term of 2020, and if you are feeling like me (after a long and weird 2020) then you are in need of some lunch box inspiration! But let’s step away from the deli counter……. Processed meat is a food that I find is not often talked...
Find it at: Mt Bold Reservoir Exciting news with Mt Bold opened for land-based recreational activities. The opening sees a 12km+ trail network established for hiking, running and walking, a new lookout and viewing platform with views across the dam wall and Mount...
Where: 160 Fullarton Road, Rose ParkFollow them on Facebook hereFollow them on Instagram herePhone: 0432 921 115 Located in the old Queen Victoria Hospital Building (long since transformed into fabulous apartments) at Rose Park, this is a long...
Baby carriers, if you grab the right one, are amazing. No need to lug around some clunky enormous pram that takes up the entire boot, your hands are free to walk the dog or drink a coffee (which will be needed. Several times a day) and it is waaaay easier to move...
Sometimes it can be really hard to find the time to exercise and stay fit and healthy when you have little ones to take care of. That's why we LOVE a good Mums & Bubs class, a Women's fitness classes, parents and bubs yoga, running groups or stroller exercise...
Firstly, it is normal for children from 12 months of age and beyond to require snacks. Typically, most toddlers and children need 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and 2 snacks per day (morning tea and afternoon tea) with an optional bedtime snack. This meal pattern...