Emma

Weekends, public holidays, school holidays...lest we all go insane listening to our children argue about the complex rules of kids Monopoly... sometimes parents just need a little "me time" that can be next to impossible to get when our kids are home 24/7. That's where audiobooks can be a game changer! You can feed your literary cravings and your NEED for some stimulation outside Bluey episodes on repeat, but keep your hands and eyes free to get on with other tasks. Multitasking for the win.
Let's FACE it, masks have become a potential part of our day to day routine, so they may as well bring us some joy and by adding a little colour!  Designer, Tiff Manuell, has a range of hand made face masks available online, they're double layer, cotton, washable and reusable!
We've found a range of online sites and fitness apps for kids designed to make exercise simple and fun, so you can get the whole family moving without so much as leaving your living room!
Adored Aussie Label, alice McCALL, is bringing its whimsical and girlish charm to Cotton On Kids with an exclusive mini me collection. 
Pa rum pum pum pum: Christmas has arrived in Rundle Mall...and we have your one-stop Guide to the Magical Christmas Windows Display + all the details of the festive season trading hours so you can make the most of your Christmas shopping!
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 the cherished South Australian tradition of The Magic Cave.
Navigating Schoolies with kids determined to celebrate, have a great time, stay safe and manage alcohol, sex and drugs are hard enough. The additional complexities of the online world must be included in our safety message. With that in mind, here are some tips from Jacqueline Jayne, Security Awareness Advocate APAC at KnowBe4, for the kids staying safe online during Schoolies.
Helen Connolly, Commissioner for Children & Young People, shares insight into why we need to believe our children when they tell us all is not right in their world.
From Tuesday November 10, you can step inside a jungle oasis filled with lush foliage, succulents and cacti, with local plant boutique Stonecrop opening a pop-up location at the Adelaide Central Market, just in time to do your Christmas shopping.
Got a question about life, motherhood or eating chocolate biscuits...? Ask Hayley @sweetlittlestory! This month, Hayley talks about losing yourself in motherhood.
Roarsome news for Dinosaur lovers (aka... every kid everywhere), a world class dinosaur exhibition is coming to Adelaide early next year and it looks like it's going to be DINOmite!
Here's your guide to Adelaide Christmas events in 2020. Let's be honest, its been a pretty rough year, and we all need a bit of festive spirit to end 2020 on a high. Whilst some Christmas events usually hosted in Adelaide have been cancelled, there's still a jolly good selection to choose from, with many events changing up their usual proceedings in order to make it possible to have socially distanced Christmas festivities. 
SUPERMARKET SWAP: Summer Swap! Nabula from Supermarket Swap gives us her simple summer swap that can help your child avoid the hyperactivity that often follows with little people consume artificial colours and preservatives. This is one summer treat that if you're not careful, can be loaded with nasties!
You can dance your way through your Sunday shopping when kids' DJ Monski Mouse returns to the Adelaide Central Market with her free family-friendly set this month.
In this episode we talk with Steph Malan, CEO and founder of The Village Co. about her WHY. Why she started The Village Co., WHO the charity helps and WHAT these vulnerable new mums are facing...oh, and HOW she does it all!