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The Ultimate April School Holiday “What To Do With The Kids” Guide

The Ultimate April School Holiday List – What To Do With The Kids In Adelaide These Easter School Holidays! My oh my, how is it April already?! This year is flying by in a jiffy, we’re officially a quarter of the way through (how?!), the cooler nights and change in leaves reminds us that Autumn is well and truly here… and with that the Easter School Holidays are just. around. the. corner! We know we know, that can sometimes spark instant fear because what do we do with the kids in the holidays?! Plus, Easter Holidays mean there’s an extra sugar high thanks to our old friend, The Easter Bunny, therefore even more energy to burn. Alas, before you shriek with horror at the thought of two weeks of a broken record consisting of ‘I’m bored’ and ‘What are we doing today’… take a deep breath, take a sip of coffee and relax though because we have got you covered. We have compiled the ultimate list of 32 fun things to do in Adelaide, with kids, these Easter school holidays (and surprisingly, they don’t all include eating chocolate!), there is a great mix of chocolatey Easter fun included, but also outdoor activities, nature play, workshops, arts and crafts, educational activities and things to do in Adelaide that are fun for the whole family! Oh and don’t forget to check out our ultimate school holiday guide here (which we update as every school term draws to a close) as there’s loads on there too! 1. KIDZ GIGANTIC DAY OUT Wondering what to do in Adelaide over the holidays? Well, look no further – and don’t miss out on Adelaide’s biggest, most exciting kids event is here over the Easter Long Weekend and we can’t hardly wait! Offering fun for the whole family with hours of entertainment from toddlers to teens, Kidz Gigantic Day Out has four interactive zones (play, learn, build and discover), attractions, an inflatable obstacle course, a PJ Masks live stage show, a native animal stage show, science and nature play, messy play, lego, plus – real life fire engines and army tanks to discover. So cool, huh! And when you, I mean the kids, need some downtime, there’s a recharge station and there’s also a Lollipop Pop-up market to peruse. Seriously, they weren’t kidding when they named it ‘Kidz Gigantic Day Out’, it’s of epic proportions! WHEN: Easter Long Weekend WHERE: Convention Centre, North Terrace INFO: kidzdayout.com.au 2. HAHNDORF FARM BARN Baby animals are cute, fact. Our little kiddos are even cuter, fact. It’s impossible to find something cuter than kiddos with baby farm animals, fact. So, for all this aforementioned cuteness, you need to get yourself, with your kiddos in tow down to the Hahndorf Farm Barn these Easter School Holidays. Your kiddos can see cows, sheep, kangaroos, ponies, rabbits and deer – just to name a few. It’s a fun (and did we mention, cute?!) family day out, and when you’re done there are so many amazing eateries in Hahndorf which is probably one of Adelaide’s cutest towns. So, for all this cuteness and more – have this at the top of your what to do these school holidayslist!  WHEN: 10am-4pm, 7 days a week WHERE: 2282 Mount Barker Rd, Hahndorf INFO: farmbarn.com.au 3. EASTER EGG HUNT @ BOB AND OLIVES Where oh where has the Easter Bunny hidden all those yummy eggs? We have a hint… at The Parkside Hotel. Tell your kiddos to grab their baskets and get their egg-hunting on for Bob & Olive’s Easter egg Hunt Extravaganza! Whilst adults have to sit out this search for chocolate, it’s the perfect excuse for some time out and a cheeky mimosa or three… and once the kids are hyped up on chocolate and can’t possibly fit anymore in… you’ll get the leftovers, it’s a win win for everyone! WHEN: April 14th, 10am-12pm WHERE: Parkside Hotel INFO: parksidehotel.com.au 4. LITTLE PICASSO’S SCHOOL HOLIDAY & ART CAMP Here at KIDDO Mag, we are obsessed with Little Picasso’s, and equally obsessed with their holiday art camps! It’s a great way for children to still learn and stimulate their brain during the holiday, all whilst being creative, learning new skills and letting their imagination take over in a beautiful environment with incredible teachers. Workshops range from an hour or two to full day sessions and are available for children from 2-16 years of age. We highly recommend! WHEN: Check website for dates and times. WHERE: Hyde Park, Glenelg, Woodcroft (check the site for info about your closest studio) INFO: littlepicassos.com.au 5. ZOOCATION SCHOOL HOLIDAY CARE Adelaide Zoo’s ‘Zoocation’ is a special school holiday program specifically for 5-12 year olds. It’s an unforgettable experience where your child will get to spend the day with a qualified Conservation Educator exploring all that the Adelaide Zoo has to offer. An incredible opportunity to learn and get insight into the animals and goings on of day to day life at The Zoo, all whilst having a fun adventure and meeting new friends. WHEN: 15th-26th April, 9am -4pm WHERE: Adelaide Zoo INFO: adelaidezoo.com.au 6. TREE CLIMB ADELAIDE Tree Climb is taking Adelaide by storm since its arrival to the CBD and for very good reason, hello… an adventure park, obstacle courses and walkway above the treetops… is there anything cooler?! Get your little Tarzan away from the screen and out into nature exerting some of that excess energy and *ahem* sugar high from all the chocolate the Easter Bunny delivers! There are over 70 obstacles spread amongst the 7 courses and options for all ages and abilities so it really is fun for the whole family. This is a must on the ‘what to do during the Easter School Holidays list’, get your kiddos out into nature, soaking up some vitamin D and adventuring until their little hearts content. WHEN: Mon – Sun 9.00am to 4.00pm WHERE: Cnr Greenhill Road + Unley Road, Adelaide SA 5000 INFO: treeclimb.com.au 7. CLELAND WILDLIFE PARK We are so lucky in Australia to have the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most famous wildlife on the

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April 9, 2019

Family Fun this Winter With Something on Saturday

Family Fun this Winter With Something on Saturday Staying home wrapped up in a cosy blanket and sipping a frothy hot choccy in winter is nice for a while, but soon enough you’ll have kids crawling up the walls when cabin fever hits. That’s why Something on Saturday’s is returning to bring a whole heap of theatrical family fun to your calendar this chilly season. This year’s Something on Saturday program will yet again delight 1 to 12 year olds with fabulous live performances every Saturday at Adelaide Festival Centre. From performances to exhibitions and hands on arts and crafts, this is every child’s chance to experience the transformative world of the arts. Kids tickets start from just $12. Plus, every week there’s a FREE Foundation Kids Corner Workshop where kids are given the opportunity to let their creative juices ow and create wonderful arts and crafts, inspired by the show they attend. Here are our top three must-sees from the program so far: Tinkertime: The Broken Bubble Machine 4 May 1:00pm & 3:00pm Join ABC Kids star Nay Nay for Tinkertime: The Broken Bubble Machine. Join Nay Nay and her tinkering friends on board HMS ‘Curiosity’, a grumpy old bubble-powered airship that flies world-wide. But when the ship breaks down, the Tinkertime team must come to the rescue. This is a voyage of laughs and curiosity. You may recognise Nay Nay, aka Naomi Young, as the voice of ‘Hootabelle’ from Giggle and Hoot. Tinkertime: The Broken Bubble Machine is a steam punk-style extravaganza with live music, dancing, fascinating machinery and bubbles popping everywhere. Let’s blow our minds – it’s Tinkertime! Something On Saturday Free Kids Corner Workshop – Glow Puppets 4 May 1.30pm–3pm Make a glow in the dark jellyfish puppet. The Mik Maks Play 11 May 11:00am & 1:00pm Get ready for a Mik Mak musical adventure with brothers Al, Joel and Drums the Panda. There are lots of games to play and musical fun to be had with The Mik Maks “Play” show. Young audiences will learn valuable concepts like sharing, creative sibling play, healthy eating, brushing your teeth and packing up. Plus, they will have loads of fun singing and dancing to The Mik Mak’s catchy rock songs. Something On Saturday Free Kids Corner Workshop – Junk Music 11 May 11.30am–1pm Turn your household recyclables into instruments and strum away! Porridge 29 June 1:00pm & 3:00pm When a crime wave hits Happy Valley, there are a caseload of mysteries to be solved! Who’s stolen Ma Hubbard’s recipe book? Who’s kidnapped Marigold the cow? And what dirty secret is Papa Bear hiding behind his Porridge empire? It’s down to Private Detective Jack Spratt to uncover the truth in this tale of mystery, mayhem and breakfast cereal! Porridge serves up a delicious production, packed with spoonfuls of sparkling songs and bowlfuls of belly-laughs. This hilarious show will leave the audience wanting seconds and shouting for more! Something On Saturday Free Kids Corner Workshop – Detective Tales 29 June 1:30pm–3pm Create your own detective gadget and help solve a mystery. For further ticketing and program info visit: adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au @adelaidefescent

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April 9, 2019

REVIEW: Feel The Heat At Circus Rio

Feel the heat at Circus Rio The only circus I’ve ever experienced firsthand is the one haphazardly performed daily in my living room as I attempt to get the kids ready for school in the morning, so when invited to attend Circus Rio, I was excited to find out what a performance underneath a legitimate big top was really like. In Adelaide for the first time ever, the team at Circus Rio did not disappoint. The spirit of the carnival is very much alive from the opening Samba number, in what is a joyous celebration of music, light, costume, colour and the remarkable capability of the human form. The athleticism of the aerialists, who dangled perilously from ropes and ribbons was enough to make anyone want to up their weights regime, with the Circus Rio team making a series of unnerving stunts look effortless. Featuring a variety of high energy acts, there is enough slapstick comedy, acrobatics and old school circus classics like juggling and rolla bolla to keep both adults and children enthralled throughout the two-hour extravaganza. A highlight of the show was undoubtedly the FMX motorbikes soaring and backflipping through the big top which left the jaws of my three, at times unimpressible, children agape. Circus Rio is definitely an event for the whole family, with both little and big people alike welcomed onto the stage after the show for a meet and greet and photo opportunities with the performers. Don’t pass up the opportunity to see this travelling troupe while they’re in town! Tickets from $19 for kids and $29 for adults Circus Rio Bonython Park, Adelaide 05 Apr – 12 May 2019 Tickets available here

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April 9, 2019

ANNOUNCING… KIDDO CORNER at Bowerbird Design Markets – come and create!

Bowerbird Design Market Has Made A Special Announcement… Colourful keepsakes, hand-made homewares, pot plants, clothes, textiles, prints and more will adorn the tables of Australia’s leading creatives at Bowerbird Design Market this May 3-5 at Adelaide Showground. Over three days an expected 12,000 market goers will have the opportunity to wander, sift, browse and shop through more than 200 stallholders made up of creatives, designers and makers. This year’s event will see the introduction of 60 new stallholders! With Mother’s Day on the horizon, Bowerbird is the perfect opportunity to choose the perfect mindful gift for Mum. There’s nothing quite like knowing that the present you’re giving is sustainably produced, one of a kind or even made by hand. Free gift-wrapping for a gold coin charity donation will also be on offer, as well as a “Nail Break” station to enjoy a glass of bubbles and manicure with mum. But that’s not all! ANNOUNCING… KIDDO CORNER come and create! KIDDO Corner offers a calm and creative space for little people and their big people, with a book nook, games and daily FREE craft activities By Mini Mad Things. Come and create a Magic Nature Wand, a Junk Robot, alien or monster! KIDDO Corner will also offer 2 daily paid workshops.   WORKSHOP – SAT 4th DIY – MARSHMALLOW UNICORN CONE Cloud Theory Marshmallows with May Pike presents an activity to make your child’s day. Starting with an ice cream cone, each child will be the architect of their own dessert by dipping in chocolate and choosing fillings. Topped with a delicious swirl of handmade, pillowy-soft marshmallow they will finish their creation with decorations of their own choosing, to create a unique dreamy marshmallow cone to take home. WORKSHOP – SUN 5th EST – DIY craft pot succulent With Emma Sadie Thomson Emma and her crew of plant enthusiasts are ready to get down and dirty with kids. This activity will engage those little green thumbs mixing art and gardening together. Each participant will be given a small terracotta pot to decorate with a range of craft options, they will then get the chance to plant their very own living succulent with some potting mix, they can treasure forever or make it for Mother’s Day! Sun 5th (20 mins) $10 per child per session Session times: 11 am and 12pm, in KIDDO Corner Limited spaces available book at bowerbird.net.au

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April 5, 2019

What’s On at ‘Kidz Gigantic Day Out’ this Easter Long Weekend

KIDZ GIGANTIC DAY OUT April 19 & 20 Easter Long Weekend Looking to entertain the kids this Easter Long Weekend? Don’t miss Adelaide’s biggest and most exciting kids’ event, Kidz Gigantic Day Out (KGDO)! Held in the heart of the City at the Adelaide Convention Centre, this family-friendly event features four fun, interactive zones providing hours of entertainment for everyone from toddlers to teens. Don’t miss the exclusive PJ Masks ‘Meet the Heroes’ Live Stage Show! FOUR FUN, INTERACTIVE ZONES PLAY Active Kidz Suitable for all ages, get active and burn some energy! Castle Capers Mega Obstacle Challenge (35m+ long!) SANFL handball cube Little Athletics high jump demos FFSA soccer shootout LEARN Science & Nature Play A must for all budding professors and those who are simply mad for science! Offering a fascinating line-up of activities, you’ll be entertained for hours – with something for all ages! Monster indoor nature playground with sandpit, cubby building and fairy garden Native animals Bugs ‘N’ Slugs Dig A Dino Three giant SciWorld Stardomes SciWorld electric circuits Switched On Kids STEM Workshops, featuring everything from robotics to bridge building, the Rubiks Cube Challenge and more! 3D Arts & Crafts BUILD Brick-a-laide Adelaide’s favourite LEGO® fan event! Check out an incredible range of creative builds, including themed Avengers, Star Wars and giant DUPLO® creations PLUS vehicles, trains, spaceships and everyone’s favourite Great Ball Contraption! Love to build? Don’t miss the fantastic range of LEGO® retailers; DUPLO® and LEGO® play tables; flexo and disceez target; and loads more interactive games and activities. DISCOVER Big Rigz Inspect and explore a thrilling series of real life ‘Big Rigz’. Don’t forget to bring your camera for a great range of photo opportunities! Variety Bash cars, motorbikes and recovery vehicles CFS Fire Engines Army tanks and military personnel carriers + A RANGE OF EXCITING NEW FEATURES STAGE SHOWS Native Animal Stage Show: a fun and interactive show featuring a range of native animals including a bettong, quokka, tawny frogmouth, squirrel glider and reptiles. The Scientific Bubble Show: discover the amazing sciences of bubbles with bubble-ologist Marty McBubble and his mesmerising, interactive bubbly experiments. Think bubble volcanoes, bubble rockets, bubble cubes, bubble sculptures and more! SciWorld Spectacular Science Stage Show: brilliant science demonstrations weaved into a high-energy, engaging show that captivates and inspires. LOLLIPOP POP-UP MARKET Who doesn’t love a good market! Visit the Lollipop Pop-Up Market onsite at KGDO for a delightful range of handmade, one-of-a-kind and unique items specially designed for babies, kids, mums and dads. You’re sure to walk away with something special! MESSY PLAY Messy fun for the little ones (ages 6 months – 2 years)! A wonderful range of sensory experiences including bubbles, sand and much, much more! WOOLWORTHS ‘FRESH FRUIT FOR KIDS’ A great ‘recharge’ station for parents and kids alike; enjoy a break from all the activity with a FREE healthy snack, colouring and lounge areas! PLASTER FUN HOUSE Creative fun for all ages! Choose a plaster model and decorate using a colourful array of paints and accessories. Please note, this is an additional paid experience and not included in your KGDO ticket price. PJ MASKS ‘MEET THE HEROES’ LIVE STAGE SHOW Learn what it takes to be a hero and a member of the PJ Masks team with Catboy, Owlette and Gekko in PJ Masks ‘Meet the Heroes’! In this live interactive training session, everyone will have fun while learning the secrets of thwarting the night time villains. Sing, dance and perform the PJ Masks special super power moves to discover the real meaning of being a hero. SHOW TIMES Admission to this high-energy Stage Show is included as part of your Kidz Gigantic Day Out booking. Select your preferred show time when booking your ticket and plan your day accordingly! LOCATION: PJ Masks Theatre DAILY SHOW TIMES: 10.30am, 12noon, 1.30pm, 3.00pm DURATION: 25 mins Colour or Design Your Own Minifig Competition WIN a family pass to Kidz Gigantic Day Out, or a shopping spree at Switched On Kids, Adelaide’s top online store for interactive, educational toys for all ages! There are two major $250 prizes up for grabs – one for the winner of the colouring competition (open to ages 8 and younger), and one for the winner of the poster art competition (open to ages 15 and younger), plus runner up prizes! The theme for this year’s poster art competition is ‘design your own minifig!’ To enter, simply download the colouring sheet or minifig design template below and submit your completed entry via email to kidzdayout@avmc.com.au by Sunday, 7 April at 8pm ACST. Keep an eye out for finalists in each category, which will be published on their Facebook page on 8 April. Minifig Colouring Sheet Minifig Design Guided Template Minifig Design Blank Template 19 – 20 April 10am – 5pm Held in the heart of the City at the Adelaide Convention Centre BOOK TICKETS ONLINE HERE

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April 3, 2019

20 Things To Do At DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2019

Welcome to DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2019! DreamBIG Children’s Festival is South Australia’s iconic biennial arts festival for schools and families that places its audience at the centre of fresh, inventive, imaginative and inspiring arts experiences. More than 2 million South Australian children have participated in the festival since its inception in 1974 (as Come Out Festival), and it remains an intrinsic part of growing up in South Australia. There’s so much fun to be had over the 11 day festival and we are here to keep you up to date with everything that’s going on! For the Doggie Lovers Premiering in South Australia, New Owner blends puppetry, live action and animation, for ages 8+. A must see for animal lovers, it’s also a lesson in love, loss and relationships. One of the Lead Creatives, Arielle Gray from The Last Great Hunt, explains… What inspired you to create this beautiful performance? We have another show called ‘It’s Dark Outside’ about an old man losing his memories and we have one scene in that show that stars a little dog puppet. That dog steals people’s hearts (and it’s only in one scene), so we thought why not make a whole show about the dog? We started thinking about pets and how when you adopt them you have no idea about their past, their experiences, the things that have shaped them into the adult dog that they become. So that’s where we started – a show about a dog, from a dog’s perspective with all the adventures and relationships that go along with that. You’ve combined different artistic methods to bring New Owner to life. What can we expect? The show is a mixture of projected animation, puppetry and live performance. The animation is really fun because it means that our hero can go anywhere and do anything (including slow motion flying past giant hotdogs) but at its heart it’s a story about a dog, an owner and other friends and foes encountered along the way. What does New Owner help to teach young people? I think the show at its heart is about relationships and how they shape you. It is about dealing with love, loss and loneliness, about making new friends and growing up. The Last Great Hunt also brought us the international hit The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer. What is it about The Last Great Hunt shows that resonate? I believe it is good stories, told in playful, creative ways that surprise people and have a whole lot of heart. Well that is what I hope anyway. Sat 25 & Sun 26 May 11am & 2pm Space Theatre – Adelaide Festival Centre Tickets Adult: $25 Child: $20 Suitable for 8+ 60 Minutes BIG FAMILY WEEKEND Nature Craft – Sensory Play – Cubby Building, Junk Parts and Mud Play – DreamBIG Forest – Make Your Own Dukkah – Slacklining – Stories Under the Stars – Being, in space – Pop Up Science Calligraphy Writing and Paper Cutting – Drag Queen Storytime – Basket Weaving – BIG Family Sing Guru Dudu’s Silent Disco Walking Tour – Protest Lab – Dream Big in a Big House – Government House Open Day Neo Teen Art Tours – The Little Barista Program – Family Mediation – Family Yoga – Outdoor Stages and more! DreamBIG By The Seashore A new show is proving you are never too little to DreamBIG! Seashore by Sally Chance Dance and Insite Arts will premiere in Adelaide in May. Sally Chance explains what it’s all about. Tell us about your new show, Seashore? Seashore is an interactive dance performance where families will join in to become the co-creators, with dancers Stephen Noonan and Felecia Hick, musician/composer Heather Frahn and I. The beach is something most of us have experienced or can picture as a place of play and freedom. It’s a friendly imaginative place to start a creative journey with young children. We’re focusing on the shore, which would have to be nature’s best playground for children, as they run in and out of the water. What inspired you to create this show? My company has created four performance works for very young audiences, but I’ve always wanted to invite children aged three and younger, with their adults, into the heart of the creative action. Children this age are amazing audiences and want to participate. Depending on the feeling of the performance they’re watching, and on their own disposition, they may gaze with intense focus at the action or come right in and take part in it. Seashore is aimed at children 3 years and under. How important is it for babies and toddlers to experience live music and dance? Yes the audience for Seashore will be very young! Theatre for early years is a branch of the performing arts that shows how young children have a cultural life which can be expressed through the immediacy of live performance. One of my favourite thinkers on young children, psychologist Daniel Stern, talks about the relationship between child and parent/carer as “the rich choreography of the world here and now between us,” so in a way life is a dance that starts at birth. Seashore aims to celebrate this. You’ve said children are the creators of the show. What are you anticipating from each performance? Seashore is well on its way to being a very special show, it’s being carefully prepared to invite its audiences into a beautiful and intriguing world. We’re excited about how each performance might vary depending on the responses of all the children present. It’s no accident that we’ve chosen Slingsby’s Hall of Possibility as our performance venue, which also happens to sit behind East Borough Eatery, I’m anticipating that Seashore has every element required for a wonderful, theatrical DreamBIG family outing. Fri 24, Sat 25, Fri 31 May Sat 1 June 10.30am Slingsby’s Hall of Possibility 96 Glen Osmond Road Parkside Tickets 1 child & 1 adult: $20 1 child & 2 adults: $25

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April 3, 2019

Life With Love: Teresa Palmer and Christiane Duigan

Christiane Duigan and Teresa Palmer are goals in every sense of the word; mama goals, friendship goals, entrepreneur goals, wellness goals. These two beautiful ladies are earth mamas, friends and now business partners as they prepare to launch L O V E W E L L; their wellness brand that they have poured so much love and hard work into, behind the scenes, for the past year. Their synergy is evident and their passion infectious. What I love most, is that with both of them, what you see is what you get. They are two of the sweetest, softest, kindest, nurturing humans on the face of the earth and watching them as mamas is watching poetry in motion. And they practice what they preach, truly living healthy, whole, plentiful lives reflecting their ethos that health and wellness begins from within. Adelaide born and bred, both ladies have spent considerable time away building their careers and families – Christiane in Sydney and London and Teresa in Los Angeles, but now they each split their time with the majority of it in Adelaide, which will always be home. Raising their gorgeous tribe of children, it is evident that family comes first, and wellness is a priority for their families. Being the epitome of wellness, their philosophy is healing from the earth and we are so excited that they are sharing their knowledge and expertise with the launch of L O V E W E L L (coming in May); their plant based, natural, nutrient dense, delicious, fair trade supplements for both mama (and dadas!); BLOSSOM and child; GROW. Their products will be available at a very accessible price point, without comprising quality (insert hands in the air emoji here!), they’ve had the tick of approval from their little loves and their hilarious husbands (check out their rap on Instagram to see what I’m talking about!) are without a doubt their biggest fans. And, a after getting to have a sneaky little taste – I can tell you firsthand that you’re about to become obsessed, I’ve never tasted a protein / nutrient powder like it, it’s seriously delish and so good simply mixed with water – and when combined with your favourite ingredients into a smoothie, it will blow your mind and your tastebuds. Their website – launching soon – is a mecca of wellness, so head on over to lovewell.earth (yes, .EARTH not .COM – how cool is that) and sign up to be the first in the know when pre-orders are open and products are dropping; they are starting with a limited run so take my word for it – you really don’t want to miss out. And follow them on Instagram (@lovewell.earth) for all the behind-the-scenes goodness, wellness information, product insight… and let’s be honest, alllllll the cuteness from their little tribe. What do you love most about being a mum and how has it changed you? CD: From a very young age, I always knew my life purpose was to be a mum. I had no career goals as such, it was always to be a mum. So for a while I worked as a nanny, babysat and worked at an after school care with kids to surround myself and practice and for me, being a mum has been the most fulfilling thing in my life and is what makes me the happiest. TP: Pretty much the same! I feel the same way, I’ve always had such a strong pull towards motherhood and anyone who knows me well knows that my greatest desire was to be a mother. What I love most about it? It’s really hard to pinpoint any one thing but just nurturing these beautiful little souls and watching them blossom into the people that they are and creating the space for them to explore their world and their environment and grow into the little spirits that they are. Everything in my life is richer because I am a mother. It’s my greatest joy and as Mark says, I’m addicted to having babies so I may end up as a mum to an entire tribe of children but that would make me incredibly happy. CD: It has changed my lifestyle, nothing does prepare you for the shock of having kids and multiple children because it does change your priorities and what you want for life. My perfect dream day pre-kids was very different to now, now it’s about the simple things. Now it’s spending time with the kids, doing family things with friends, having all the kids running around while we’re in the sunshine at the beach, it has changed priorities. What is your approach to motherhood and parenting? CD: I very much learnt along the way and tried to figure it out by making mistakes, until I got tired of yelling at my kids all the time, I didn’t like the person I became because it was a constant argument and that’s when I turned to a lot of parenting podcasts and books to find a more respectful way of parenting to get better results by tweaking simple things such as language and understanding the psychology of the kids and why they do what they do. It allows you to make a more calm, informed response rather than a heated reaction to a situation. TP: I’m pretty chilled and laid back, I definitely have gentle boundaries in place with the kids but I’m one of those parents that is go with the flow, not regimented. I don’t have a specific routine, I meet their needs when the need arises each day. Every day might look a little bit different and that’s ok. We try to have a lot of fun and laughter and we’re always adventuring but I really try not to put a huge amount of pressure on myself to get everything done the right way, we’re on this journey together. The greatest lesson your kids have taught you? CD: Patience. TP: I second that haha. CD: And just love, the purest form of unconditional love and joy. TP: I completely

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April 1, 2019

Cleland Wildlife Park: Let Them Run WILD!

Fuzzy faced koalas, waddling wombats, snakes, rare native birds and the ever-elusive echidna are just some of the fantastic fauna discoveries we made when KIDDO visited Cleland Wildlife Park for the day. Only 25 minutes from the Adelaide CBD, Cleland is the picture-perfect natural wonderland for a family day out and some well needed nature play. Bring a picnic and spend the day, or stop by for a wander and a scheduled wildlife talk. These school holidays, Cleland is introducing some great kids activities, including the new Wildification program. Starting April 15 you can let your children go wild at Cleland! Drop them off and relax while they take a six-hour adventure around the Park with experienced carers and highly trained educators. Wildification includes exclusive animal experiences, games, art, recess, lunch, and a totally wild day that will ensure they sleep well that night! Don’t go running off into the bushes just yet, because there’s more! Cleland also has some amazing up-close wildlife experiences, including the recently launched Butterfly Aviary and the wombat experience where you can meet Fred – the world’s friendliest wombat. A visit to Cleland is the perfect opportunity to let your little ones connect with animals in their natural environment. By providing an immersive nature experience, with a number of enclosures including the Oceans to Outback interpretive centre you can get hands on with some of our state’s most iconic animals and reptiles, and will learn more about the importance of conservation and our local bushland. Get Hands on @ Cleland! Unique animal experiences are available at Cleland, head to their website to find out more. • Wildification• Keeper Talks• Koala Experience• Reptile Experience• Butterfly Experience• Wombat Experience• Breakfast With The Birds• Night Walks• Guided Day Tours WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! What animals might we see?• Marsupials such as koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, bettongs and potoroos• Dingoes and Tasmanian devils• Native birds, water birds and forest birds• Snakes, reptiles and even the elusive echidna.Tip: Cleland’s animals are very well adapted to the climate conditions of the Mount Lofty Ranges. During very hot weather look carefully into cool, shady nooks and crannies to spot them avoiding the heat of the day. Can I hand feed the animals?Pick up a bag of specialised animal food (for a small fee) as you enter the park. It’s the best way to get up close to the kangaroos, emus, wallabies, potoroos and waterfowl who live in the park. You can feed the animals, get some great photos and even touch them. By moving slowly and quietly you will get the chance to see more! Car parkingThere is ample free car parking at Cleland Wildlife Park. For parentsCleland is pram/stroller accessible, and they have prams for hire. There are toilets and a parents room next to the café and gift shop. There are also toilets in the car park. Cleland CaféThe Cleland Café is licensed and open daily from 9.30am – 5pm. Grab a light lunch or sit down to a main meal with fresh ingredients and handmade produce from the Adelaide Hills. Oh and don’t forget their fabulous coffee roasted weekly in Adelaide! BarbecuesEnjoy the traditional Australian experience of a bush barbecue. Gas barbecues are available, free of charge. Picnic tablesPicnic tables are dotted in idyllic locations around the park. You can buy your lunch or a snack from the café, or bring your own food and drinks to make a day of it! Disabled accessThere are disabled facilities, wheelchair hire and accessible paths at Cleland. Opening hours Cleland Wildlife Park is open from9.30am – 5pm every day(except Christmas Day or days of catastrophic fire danger).Entry gates and aviaries close at 4.30pm. For more information: clelandwildlifepark.sa.gov.au@clelandwildlifepark Nick Lawrence Photography 

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April 1, 2019

Urban Pantry Returns To Rundle Mall For Tasting Australia

Discover new flavours, tastes and delights from around South Australia when the Urban Pantry returns to Rundle Mall for Tasting Australia this April. Open daily from Friday April 5 to Sunday April 14 at the Gawler Place Canopy, the Urban Pantry will offer a rare chance to sample some of the finest cheeses, seafood, gins, vodka, coffee, smallgoods, chocolates, wine, spices, pastes and relishes from many corners of South Australia – and Rundle Mall. More than 25 artisan producers from five food regions will be featured, including Sunnyhill Distillery from Yorke Peninsula, the Adelaide Hills’ Udder Delights and the Fleurieu’s Port Willunga Fine Foods. Butch’s Smallgoods and Arrosto Coffee from the Riverland will also take part, along with Barossa Valley Cheese Company and Seppeltsfield Road Distillery. Haigh’s Chocolates, Jonny’s Popcorn, Charlesworth Nuts and Liquid Gold Kombucha will also provide a taste of Rundle Mall and Adelaide. While enjoying product tastings and stocking up the reserves at home, Urban Pantry visitors can also collect a map to Taste Rundle Mall, a self-guided foodie tour of the Mall Precinct. Taste Rundle Mall will uncover hidden gems and special offers from Rundle Mall traders and producers including cocktail chocolate truffles at Just Bliss, T2, Charlesworth Nuts, Foods for Life, Lindes Lane and Hotel Richmond. By enjoying one of the many Taste Rundle Mall special offers, foodies will earn a chance to win the ultimate getaway – a trip for two to Port Lincoln for two nights to sample the finest of Eyre Peninsula, including a 2.5 hour oyster farm tour and tasting. Rundle Mall Management Authority General Manager Johanna Williams says the Urban Pantry provides an opportunity for Rundle Mall visitors to experience some of the special produce often only found out of Adelaide. “Rundle Mall plays an integral role in the lives of so many South Australians, so it is a great opportunity to connect them with majorevents like Tasting Australia,” Johanna says. “The Urban Pantry was so popular last year, and we’re thrilled it can return to introduce emerging artisan producers to a wider audience while also celebrating some of the more well-known brands on Adelaide’s doorstep.” The Urban Pantry regional showcase is supported by I Choose SA, an initiative of Brand South Australia. Brand South Australia’s Chief Executive Officer Karen Raffen says the state has earned an enviable reputation for its clean, green environment and produce. General TastingUrban PantryTASTE Rundle Mall

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March 31, 2019

Myer Centre Is Giving Away FREE Glasshouse Candles for Mother’s day!

Now there is even more reason to shop at one of the Myer Centres 70 specialty shops this Mother’s Day, as they team up with one of our favourite brands Glasshouse Candles. Spend $150 at any Myer Centre retailer between 8-11 of May and receive a limited edition Myer Centre Glasshouse Candle to give to mum. Simply show your receipts at the Mother’s Day booth on the ground floor atrium to receive your gift. Stores include Myer Adelaide, Sunglass Hut, Nine West, Lush, Lincraft, Grahams, Australian Geographic and Rebel Sport. We just love a gift with purchase. Myercentreadelaideshopping.com.au@myercentreade

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March 31, 2019

CARCLEW Artists in Residence and Curator in Residence Program 2019

Carclew have announced three young creatives who will take up its Artists in Residence and Curator in Residence program for 2019. Visual artists, Loren Orsillo and Felicity Townsend were awarded the annual Artist Residencies, and will receive a year-long, fully subsidised occupancy within Carclew’s studio spaces. Emerging South Australian artist Loren Orsillo, a painter focused on examining cultural and identity orientation in inanimate objects, is looking forward to the Residency offering her the opportunity to dedicate time to further expand her practice. “This residency is such an exciting opportunity because it offers connectivity to the Adelaide arts community as well as wider community that I might not necessarily be able to tap into on my own,” said Loren. “Being engaged with your surroundings is so important to a visual arts practice, and this residency offers exactly this kind of community engagement.” Felicity Townsend, an installation and performance artist with an Honours Degree in Creative Art from Flinders University, said that the residency will allow her to engage with the other residents and develop a new sense of energy, depth and perspective in her work. “The Artist in Residence Program will offer me the chance to take advantage of the collaborative energy and networking opportunities which a shared studio space offers. It will provide me with a dedicated physical and mental space in which to focus on producing and refining new work, along with the opportunity to exhibit,” said Felicity. Accepting the Curator in Residence position for 2019 is Jack McBride, who is currently completing a Bachelor of Visual/Contemporary Art atUniversity of South Australia. Following his selection as one of Carclew’s 2018 Emerging Curators, Jack will receive a 12-month mentoring program as he develops his experience in arts curation and management of visual arts exhibitions. “The residency is an exceptional opportunity to start a real career pathway into the professional arts industry”, said Jack. “I’m looking forward to learning as much as possible during the coming year, while also extending my professional networks within the local arts community and assisting other emerging artists in showcasing their art for the first time.” If you had $10,000 to give to people creating original art, who would get it? How much would they get? Why would you give it to them? During this school term, a team of 12-15 year olds have been critically thinking about the responsibility of distributing $10,000 of arts funding and they have designed a framework and process to make this happen. Team members bring artistically varied passions, socially diverse considerations, and come from areas far and wide. Carclew has been working alongside them to investigate how art is made; how creative ideas are formed; the process of turning a concept into an outcome; how much ‘art’ costs to make and what it takes to get funding. The Carclew Futures project is a partnership between Carclew Funding Programs and the Commissioner for Children and Young People SA. The children who make up the Carclew Futures team have been led by Peer Facilitator, Audrey Mason-Hyde, and Lead Facilitator, Paul Mayers.   For more information head to: https://carclew.com.au/Program/carclew-futures

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March 29, 2019

Take The Kids To Tasting Australia

If you are looking for a fun, family day out this April, Tasting Australia has the perfect list for you. From cooking classes to food-filled fairs, the 2018 Tasting Australia program has so much on that kids – both young and old – will enjoy. Taste Buds 13-22 April, Rundle Mall, FREE Is your little one an aspiring chef? Taste Buds is a program exclusive for 7 to 12-year-olds to teach them about food, nutrition, food provenance and food preparation. This fun, hands-on and sensory approach will be led by leading South Australian chefs, producers, artists and gardeners and will be a guaranteed good time for all (and it won’t cost you a cent!) Tickets available here. Food Saucerers BBQ Gurus for Teens 18 April, Scoffed, $75 Teach your teens all about the fun of firing up the family barbecue. This three-hour cooking class hosted by Scoffed will empower teenagers to cook several dishes – including dessert – all using a Weber barbecue safely. A great opportunity to perfect the grilling technique, learn about cuts of meat and how to prepare them properly, and cook with fresh vegetables and herbs straight from the garden. Tickets available here. Feast on Yorkes 15 April, Barley Stacks Wines, FREE A fair-like event showcasing local food, wine and talent in the unique Barley Stacks barn-style cellar door and function centre. Mix and mingle among the ambient atmosphere while enjoying local seafood, spit-roasted meats, beverages and more. All products available for tasting are sourced from the Yoke Peninsula. Tickets available here. Westfield Food and Wine Weekend 21-22 April, Westfield Marion, Tea Tree Plaza and West Lakes, Various prices Westfield Marion, Tea Tree Plaza and West Lakes are excited to be hosting the Westfield Food and Wine Weekend in conjunction with Tasting Australia. You can register for Mini Foodies Masterclasses with Sprout Cooking for kids aged 6 to 12 at these Westfield centres (just $10 with a gift to take home). Meanwhile, parents can try complimentary tastings from pop-up cellar doors, try delicious foods, and watch free demos with renowned South Aussie foodies. Tickets available here. Tasting Australia runs from 13-22 April 2018. View the full program here.

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March 29, 2019

Rebecca Morse: Forgive me if I forget your name… or mine

We’re all familiar with the condition of Baby Brain. That prenatal fog that sees you leave your car keys in the Tupperware drawer and walk into rooms with great urgency only to wonder what indeed you are doing there and what it used to feel like to be a fully functioning member of society. I’m sorry to break it to you, but there is an equally-debilitating condition which I have recently self-diagnosed. Working Mum Brain. The symptoms can strike without warning and are usually triggered when one is pressured to recall specific and detailed information quickly and coherently. Information pertaining to one’s beloved offspring, for example. I met a parent who was new to the school at a kid’s birthday party in recent weeks and, as parental small talk dictates, we inquired about each other’s children. Just basic stuff, you know, food allergies, names, year levels, teachers and the like. I got through the first child with flying colours, no hesitation, managing to pass myself off as a committed and engaged mother and member of the school community. Then, a mental blank when I got to the classroom specifics of the middle child. 5S I said, with confidence. I should have left it at that. Grabbed a lolly bag and made a quick exit. Instead I said “Mrs….” and trailed off unconvincingly. Fool! I was dealing with a new mother unfamiliar with the faculty staff. I could have saved myself. Gone with Mrs Smith, Mrs Schnitzel or Mrs Snodgrass, she would have been none the wiser. For at least another term or two. By which time her child may have moved into another friendship group. But Working Mother Brain is insidious, it not only robs you of your memory, it robs you of your powers of quick thinking. And so it was that I was forced to admit that I had forgotten my child’s teacher’s name. The shame of it. Until the second I shut the car door and it returned immediately to my brain in a rare moment of clarity. Sleep deprivation caused by the 4am breakfast radio alarm is not helping. After an interview in the Hit107 studio with Port Adelaide player Brad Ebert I farewelled him. “Say hi to Brad for me!” Seeing his look of confusion, I replayed my words in my head. “I mean Bec, your wife, Bec.” Lucky she has the same name as me or that too may have disappeared into my mind’s abyss. Funny then that a brain, so empty when it’s required to draw on the conversational building blocks required for basic human interaction, can be so busy and full when one would like it to be blank. For example when one is trying to get some essential and precious sleep. It is at this time that the mind goes to work. When is school photo day? What should I get Dad for his birthday? How many text /email / DMs did I forget to reply to today? Can I justify new activewear? Are the children eating enough vegetables? Am I eating enough vegetables? If I fall asleep now how many hours sleep will I get? If I don’t fall asleep now how will I get through tomorrow / the week / the rest of my life? It is little wonder that our brains are so utterly fatigued. Can we reverse this process? I imagine living a simpler life would help. But I’m not travelling down a quiet path right now, I’ve chosen a multi-lane highway. So I apologise in advance if I forget your name, or mine. This is what 24 hours looks like! 4:20am Alarm Quick check of the socials to see if anything big has happened overnight. Get dressed in whatever was last discarded on the oor, brush teeth, apply tinted moisturiser. Make coffee to drink in the car. 4:40am Leave for Hit107 5:00am Production meeting and pre-show preps. 6:00 – 9:00am Bec & Cosi show on air. Another coffee in here somewhere. 9:00 – 10:00am Post-show and planning meetings. Cosi and I compete over who was funniest. 10:00am – 11:30am ME TIME! (Activities may include nap, exercise, catch up with friends, appointments, life admin) 11:30am – 6:00pm Present updates and news bulletin at 10. Another coffee in here somewhere. 6:30pm HOME! Smother children with unwanted attention. Dinner and a cheeky glass of wine. 8:30pm Put kids to bed 8:30-9:30pm Attempt to keep up with a TV series with husband. 9:30pm Put myself to bed.

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March 28, 2019

BEEP! You Must-See This Show at DreamBig Children’s Festival

From the makers of Grug, comes this slightly sideways tale about unexpected friendship, finding where you fit, and learning…. just to mix it up a little. In Mort’s Village everything has its place, every day is the same and everyone likes it that way. Until one morning, crash, boom, bang… down comes Beep. What is this annoying interruption to Mort’s breakfast molly melon? Who is this noisy robot girl? And how will she find her home? With Windmill’s trademark design, gentle storytelling, music and puppetry, Beep tells the story of what happens when someone new comes to town. Windmill Theatre Company Artistic Director, Rosemary Myers is excited to bring the show back to Adelaide for DreamBIG Children’s Festival, ahead of it’s seasons at the Arts Centre Melbourne and Sydney Opera House, she says, “This show takes everything audiences loved about Grug and Grug and the Rainbow, but uses them to imagine and create a whole new world of excitement and adventure. ”Now the world can’t get enough of Beep! The show toured China for nine weeks late last year and will be heading to the US and Canada in 2020 BEEP! Space Theatre29 May – 31 May Tickets available: DreamBIG Children’s Festival 

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March 27, 2019