RECIPE: The ULTIMATE Christmas Pavlova. Nothing says Christmas in Australia like a pavlova! And this one is next level amazing. Annabel Bower never fails to impress when it comes to a festive dessert, and this one is without doubt one heck of a crowd pleaser.
For three weeks in December, the Jubilee Pavilion at the Adelaide Showground is transformed into a spectacular world of snow, ice and Christmas celebration. And with its array of rides, activities and entertainment – all included in the entry price – it’s easy to see why Santa’s Wonderland is the hottest festive season ticket in town. Each year, the event is arranged into three distinct themes and we’ve gone behind the scenes at each so you know what to expect!
“To begin my relationship with you I have a gift. It isn’t one you can touch, but I’d like you to carry it in your mind, forever. It’s a kaleidoscope with the power to offer an emotionally connecting set of parenting attitudes and skills I describe as using our “soft eyes and warm hearts”. Gently twist it, and it shifts your understanding from one perspective to a different and more insightful one.” Author, teacher and counsellor Mark LeMessurier gives us an insight into his soft eyes and warm hearts parenting approach.
The largest community Christmas light display in the southern hemisphere is set to bring joy to South Australians for the first time since 2018. The iconic Lights of Lobethal proudly presented by RAA will return in 2021 following a two-year hiatus owing to the 2019 Cudlee Creek Bushfires and 2020 COVID-19-enforced shutdown. The event will run from 12 – 31 December and is being presented for the first time by RAA – as part of a new three-year agreement.
The exciting new Design For Life initiative from Normus offers flexibility to accommodate families looking to build their forever home and families living with disability in custom homes. Normus’ bespoke Design for Life floor plans offer an added element of accessibility and ease in every design; designs that are also adaptable and capable of evolving with you and your family.
A mum determined to improve Australian food standards is making life for tens of thousands of consumers that little bit easier – and more affordable – through the launch of the official Supermarket Swap app.
Brave and Able Breathing Buddies can help bring some calm back for kiddos experiencing big feelings. These soft and sensory plush pals for little people will help kids learn how to take charge of their brains with slow, strong breathing skills that will help them become their most magnificent, brave and able selves.
Tara Mitchell is one of Australia’s leading infant and toddler sleep consultants, helping literally thousands of families through one of the toughest experiences parents can go through: sleep exhaustion. We get to know Tara and share her top five tips to troubleshooting sleep issues.
Chances are you’ve seen one of Comedian Josh Hawkins’ viral social media posts clocking up the likes and shares on Instagram. The internet just cannot get enough of @hijosh…and neither can we! For the uninitiated, Josh is the rad-dad and funny-guy who’s basically made a full time job out of recreating his baby daughter’s milk drunk facial expressions on the gram, garnering not thousands…but millions of views. The same guy who’s the comedy genius behind The Bachelor and Married at First Sight lip reading videos that have just about a million shares a minute across social media when the shows are airing and —in between all that— is also an everyday dad of two and loving husband to wife Catherine, who he says makes it all possible!
Local Adelaide artist Emilia Bellifemine has married together elements from her love of art and a passion for yoga, and nature; with the release of eco friendly, PVC free yoga mats that are as beautiful to look at as they are good for the environment, and our bodies.. and she’s just launched a range of kids yoga mats too!
Grab some friends and get festive at the inaugural The Queens Xmas Festival that will transform The Queens Theatre into a vibrant Christmas street party with 3 days of live music, artist markets, food trucks, ceramic workshops, live art, and boutique bars.
Kickstart your kids into gear for next year with the NumberWorks’nWords summer school holiday program! However your child has performed in English or Maths this year, a NumberWorks’nWords holiday program will give them a boost. Not just in their education, but in their confidence!
Have you been to Semaphore lately, and did you know it’s the only place in the world called Semaphore? Semaphore has long been one of Adelaide’s favourite beachside suburbs, with so much to do and see for families, and we’ve got the scoop on what’s happening at Semaphore this summer!
The Xanadu Drive-In is an Australian-first movie experience, set to be hosted at the Torrens Parade Grounds on December 18 and 19. The brand new performance experience combines nostalgic film screenings with live cabaret and performance, created and presented by a multi-award-winning team!
Adelaide based online children’s store Little Sunshine Kids sources beautiful, quality and environmentally friendly children’s products and we think this is just the place to start (and potentially finish!) your gift shopping this year. We’ve got Little Sunshine Kids Top 10 Christmas gifts to inspire imagination and creativity! We know your kids will love them.