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Kids Eat Well for Free is back at Jamie’s Italian this September School Holidays

To celebrate the school holidays, Kids Eat Well for Free will return to Jamie’s Italian in Adelaide these school holidays. Parents, get excited – this means you get to enjoy some delicious pasta too! All you have to do is pop in over the school holiday period, and for every adult meal ordered, one child can enjoy a kids meal on the house, complete with the much-loved shake-me salad, a drink of their choice, and a dessert. Yum! Jamie’s Italian Kids menu is packed full of tasty fresh dishes including mini meatball spaghetti, happy chicken lollipops, baby organic sliders, secret seven cheesy gnocchi, fresh fruity water, salads and much more! All dishes are healthy, fun, and most of all delicious and designed by Jamie Oliver himself. Whether it’s lunch or dinner, Jamie’s Italian is the place to go for a feed with the family this school holidays! So what are you waiting for? Round up those little ones, pack your appetite, and get ready spaghetti! View menu here @Jamiesitalianau #jamiesitalianau

September 17, 2018

Dannii O’Donnell: When two is enough.

When two is enough. Picture this: an old home, blooming with character and brimming with stories of the past lives, lived within its walls. A frangipani tree flowers the façade and an old caravan sits patiently in the driveway, awaiting its next adventure. The house nestles snugly into its country landscape while the smell of the nearby ocean fills its red-brick lungs. Three kids play out the back at dusk, swinging on an old tyre hung from a sturdy, old oak tree. Watching on from the kitchen window, Mum and Dad listen to an old vinyl, sip on red wine and make pizzas from scratch to be devoured under moonlight beneath that same Oak tree. Sounds pretty good right? I wrote that description a few years ago before the birth of my first child, in the hopes of manifesting a similar future. I still desire everything that narrative depicts, except one: I am pretty sure that after having two kids, I am well and truly done. The romantic notion of a tribe of five has been stomped on by the beautiful chaos that is two kids. The leap from one child to two has been so much bigger than I ever could have imagined. I have found it so deeply challenging, so utterly exhausting but I have also been left feeling completely content. Sure, the sleepless nights were to be expected but what I was unprepared for was just how relentless this Mothering gig was to become. It Does. Not. Stop. There is zero personal space and zero down time. You are juggling the needs of two (in my case, very different) individuals who completely rely on you for their survival. Getting out the door in the morning is an hour long process that requires supreme negotiation skills, peak cardio fitness and a strong-ass coffee. Juggling naps requires military precision and the bedtime routine will literally have you on your knees. Pass the wine! And just when you think you’ve got them all figured out, they will simultaneously, self-combust in a public place and remind you exactly who is boss. Like I said: deeply challenging and utterly exhausting. But don’t despair. Remember that other thing I said about being completely content? For me, that’s true too. Witnessing my daughter soothe her crying baby brother for the first time with a loving kiss on his forehead will be etched in my mind forever. Seeing the way my son’s face lights up when his big sister enters the room gives me mini heart explosions on the daily. And watching them happily play together and look out for each other while they don’t know I’m looking, makes me so proud to be their Mum. Loving them is easy, but loving me? Not so much. Being a Mother is all-consuming and in these early years of my children’s lives, there has been little time for me. After almost three years of being either pregnant, or breastfeeding, or both, I am ready to start putting a little more time back into loving and caring for myself. I look forward to my body being mine again, to prioritising some much needed alone time and to be able to put some energy into work and projects that light me up. To have a third child would mean putting all of these things on hold and for the sake of my children, my husband and my own mental health, that’s just not a sacrifice I am willing to make. Some families may want more, some families may want less. But for my family, four of us, is just enough. And what about that red wine-sipping, vinyl-listening, pizza-making Mum and Dad I mentioned earlier? Now, it’s their time: to get their groove back, and start dancing in the kitchen again. And as we edge towards our second-born’s first birthday, we are starting to see glimpses of a life less dictated by nap schedules and feed times and more conducive to moonlight dinners and impromptu weekend adventures. Now we just need to buy that caravan. @dannii.odonnell Image by @georgykeenphotography

September 14, 2018

REVIEW: Amphibian

Author: Aziza Stevens – 13 Years Old An Epic Story of Displacement, Loss and Adapting to Different Worlds The story starts with Chloe and Hassan sent out of class for detention, they have 50 minutes figure out which one of them stole their teachers money. At the end of their time one of them will have to admit to what they have done. Amphibian has a very serious message but has some humour to less intensify the scenes and ease the silence. This particular Windmill Theatre Company production is very different form previous performances I have seen. The cast Antony Makhlouf playing Hassan and Maiah Stewardson playing primarily Chloe both have excellent acting skills. This was an interesting piece to watch because of the changing roles between the two actors. Chloe and Hassan have some things in common just not in the way you would expect it. As they tell their private stories of their life you get a deeper understanding towards both of them. The audience uncovers the uncomfortable truths of a refugees journey to freedom and safety, and also get a deeper understanding of what their lives where like and what they are like now. It wasn’t just the actors that made the show, the script, simple costuming and the pastel coloured set with thoughtful lighting made the scenes feel realistic. One of my favourite parts of the performance was in the interviewing room where they used different camera angles to emphasize the mood. The simplicity of the production is impressive. Amphibian is definitely for an older age group and it is confronting to hear the process a refugee has to go through to get a safer place. There is an estimate of 65 million refugees worldwide. I now think of the word ‘refugee’ very differently since seeing this performance. I wasn’t sure at first why the show had been named Amphibian, it could have many meanings, but for me it shows how cold blooded humanity can be. This original performance from Windmill Theatre Company is worth seeing, catch it while you can. Amphibian is showing from 12 – 15 September at Adelaide Festival Centre Tickets and more information here

September 13, 2018

Where to spy a rare Chequered Butterfly in the city this spring!

It’s common knowledge that nature-based play enhances children’s learning and their connection to the environment. So, what better way to capture your child’s interest than taking them on an educational nature trail in the heart of the city? A Walk on the Wild Side A new nature trail in Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi will take you and your children through a stunning biodiversity site, where you could spot a variety of interesting vegetation and wildlife, from rare grasses and flowers, to birds, lizards and maybe even the Chequered Copper Butterfly! This beautiful butterfly was recently rediscovered in the area after not having been observed on the Adelaide Plains for nearly 50 years! To find out more about the Chequered Copper Butterfly and the weird and wonderful relationship it has with the Rainbow Ant, that also calls this area home, pick up the Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi Grasslands Field Trip Activity Booklet and use it as a guide while completing the nature trail. Grasslands and Butterflies Thrive The new nature trail meanders through the City of Adelaide’s Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi biodiversity site, which safeguards an important and rare ecosystem that has survived nearly 200 years of changing land use. The Grey Box Derived Native Grasslands vegetation community is nationally-threatened, yet a small patch still thrives in the Adelaide Park Lands thanks to a team of dedicated experts who tend to the area, allowing native grasses and flowers to grow. These grassland ecosystems would have once been widespread in the South East of Adelaide. The Kaurna people would skilfully use fire to maintain the health of grasslands and other ecosystems in the Adelaide area. As the Traditional Owners and stewards of this Country, they have had an integral connection with this land for thousands of years. Yet despite the country changing over time, even uncommon species still survive, like the Spurred Spear Grass, which is also considered rare in South Australia. And spring is the perfect time to visit, as you have the best chance of seeing native wildflowers in all their glory. Where can I find the trail? You can find the Victoria Park Biodiversity Site in the southern side of Pakapakanthi / Victoria Park, with limited parking available on Beaumont Rd and Hackney Rd. Where can I find the Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi Grasslands Field Trip Activity Booklet? To find out more about the flora and fauna of the Grasslands and for ideas on activities to do while walking the nature trail, you can pick up the Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi Grasslands Field Trip Activity Booklet from the City of Adelaide Customer Centre, SA Museum, cafes in the vicinity of Victoria Park or online at cityofadelaide.com.au/grasslands before the end of October.

September 10, 2018

DIY: Printed Adventuring Bag

Blip Art School The team from Blip Art School show us how to make the perfect adventuring bag for any curious KIDDO. Blip Art School was founded by local creatives Ella James  and Astrid Myers. Their classes provide students with unique and exciting  activities designed to help them develop their creativity and problem-solving skills in a fun, social  environment. Students are given flexible instructions that they are encouraged to  interpret individually so that they each leave with their own personalised artwork and a sense of  independence and accomplishment. Currently classes are run on Wednesday afternoons from  4:30pm at Kidzone, Plant 4 Bowden and are suitable  for ages 6-11. Printed Adventuring Bag – Calico drawstring bag– Kitchen sponges– Acrylic paint– Various shaped cosmetics sponges– Paintbrushes– Scissors– Texta– Glue– Cardboard Step 1: Place something inside your calico bag to stop the paint seeping through to the other side. We used a large piece of cardboard, but a piece of thick paper, aluminium foil, or an old tea towel would work. Step 2: Draw or lay out the designs of your stamps. We used cosmetic sponges to make a sun, and created a rainbow out of a kitchen sponge. Use your imagination to arrange your sponges into original and unique designs! Step 3: If using the kitchen sponge, cut out your drawn design. Step 4: Glue each piece of your stamp onto a piece of cardboard. Step 5: When the glue is dry, apply acrylic paint to your stamp. Make sure to apply a thick layer, work carefully but quickly, as the sponges will start to absorb some of the paint! Step 6: Line up where you would like your print to be, and stamp onto your bag. Step 7: Make sure to press down firmly on the cardboard backing, peel off, and see your beautiful design! Step 8: Repeat printing until you are happy with your overall design! Bonus Step: Once the paint is dry, with the help of an adult, place a piece of baking paper or scrap material over the top and iron (on a medium heat) over the patterns for a longer lasting print. Enjoy your new printed adventuring bag! Share your creations with us on instagram! Hashtag #blipxkiddo and tag @blipartschool and @kiddomag!

September 10, 2018

Bowerbird: Australian Designers Flock to Adelaide This November

Australian Designers Flock to Adelaide This November A carefully curated 200 stalls will offer the latest in Australian designed products at one of Australia’s leading design markets in Adelaide this November. The biannual Bowerbird Design Market returns to the Wayville Pavilion for three days from 4pm, Friday 23 November; perfectly positioned to offer a unique day out for shoppers and families a month before Christmas. As the warmer months approach, the curators have chosen bright, spring and summer collections of textiles, clothing and accessories, bold ceramics, beautiful homewares and artworks to celebrate spring/summer and Christmas gifts for everyone on the Christmas list! The Bowerbird team are also proud to announce the talented designers taking part in the Christmas event of 2018. Lots of creative newcomers are flocking to the popular event, including The Fallen with their range of large unique plant pots, bicycle bells from Beep, the bold, contemporary table trivets and hoop earrings of Champ, Billy Crellin with his functional glass tableware, and stylish leather earrings by new SA label Brookside. The full list can be found here. Jane Barwick, an Adelaide based contemporary jeweller and the creative, energetic force behind Bowerbird is delighted with how the November event is shaping up, “There’s something new to find at each event; Lots of one-off pieces and work created in small batches. A chance to commission a unique piece and purchase all your Christmas shopping in one place while supporting Australian designers… The interactions between local designers and those from interstate, and those who are emerging and those who are established, contributes to the event’s richness. The event itself emits a real sense of community and warmth. It’s the perfect place to meet friends for a drink and a meal – and shop, of course.” Barwick and her team’ attentions have now turned to fleshing out the extra details that make Bowerbird an entire sensory experience. “We are now busy organising the workshops and associated food and music offerings to complement the stalls and look forward to sharing more details soon. A lot of heart and soul goes into every aspect so we can deliver the perfect event!” Expect local, artisan-made food, craft beverages, cool tunes and creative workshops added to the already stellar line up of contemporary fashion, art and design from some of Australia’s best independent designers and makers – which makes this a must-visit market and event. Bowerbird Design Market www.bowerbird.net.au Friday 23 Nov, 4pm – 9pm Music, workshops and tastings Saturday 24 + Sunday 25 Nov, 10am – 5pm Workshops, demonstrations and FREE kids’ activities Wayville Pavilion, Adelaide Showground Entry is $5, children 12 and under FREE #bowerbirddesignmarket

September 8, 2018

There’s a New Way to Choose SA!

Shop South Australia, an initiative of Brand South Australia, celebrates the abundance of talented makers and producers here in South Australia. The new Shop South Australia website is home to a unique collection of over 300 South Australian gifts and goods from more than 65 local brands. The platform provides an opportunity for South Australian businesses – both small artisan makers and iconic brands – to sit alongside one another in one online location. The Shop South Australia platform combines local distillers, winemakers, designers, artists, artisan makers and iconic brands. Brands involved include Robern Menz, Haigh’s Chocolates, Charlesworth Nuts, Ambleside Distillery, Fox Creek, Naomi Murrell, Yard Skincare, Botanica Boutique, Ettie Ink, Mini Jumbuk, East End Flower Market and more. Adelaide Hills locals, Applewood Distillery and Unico Zelo are also among the 65+ local brands on the site. “To have our meticulously crafted products sitting alongside some of the best in the state is a brilliant opportunity. The Shop South Australia initiative will help grow awareness of the great products that hail from South Australia” says Brendan Carter, Owner, Applewood Distillery and Unico Zelo The platform helps South Australians to find and buy local products, encouraging them to choose SA when buying for friends, family and themselves. This aligns with Brand South Australia’s popular I Choose SA program, which encourages South Australians to support local jobs by buying from local businesses, retailers and suppliers. “As a proud local family business, it’s so important that South Australians support local makers and producers to create more jobs, and a more prosperous state” says Fiona Krawczyk, Marketing Manager, Haigh’s Chocolates. Operating as a product aggregtation site, users can browse for local products and services, with prompts to purchase directly from the vendors website, ensuring profits remain with the maker. Brand South Australia is asking consumers, businesses and retailers to visit Shop South Australia at www.shopsouthaustralia.com.au and help spread the word on social media by tagging Shop South Australia on Facebook and Instagram and using the #shopsouthaustralia hashtag. @shopsouthaustralia

September 8, 2018

20 of the Best Free Things to do at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show

20 of the best free things to do at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show Approximately half a million people visit the Royal Adelaide Show each year to spectate, go on rides, visit the animals, enter competitions and much more. The Royal Adelaide Show really has something for everyone big and small! Better yet there is bucketloads of fun to be had for FREE! We have compiled a list of 20 of the best FREE things to do at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show. 1. BankSA #AGSPLORERS Track This is a fun way for the kids to learn about farm animals and agriculture. Follow the BankSA # AGSPLORERS Track around the Show and go into the daily draw to win a family value pack to the 2018 Show. Where: starting at the BankSA Farmyard Nursery (F14) When: From 9am daily 2. Lights – Camera – Action! Performed four times daily, this musical extravagant will take show-goers on a whimsical adventure at the movies. Where: Goyder Stage (N5) When: 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 6pm daily 3. Woodcutting Always a Show favourite, be sure to check out the amazing skills of woodcutters from across Australia and New Zealand. Where: Isuzu Ute Woodcutting Arena (D12) When: from 9.30am daily 4. Free Wi-fi Need some extra data to upload your Show selfies? Pay a visit to the Advanced Technology Pavilion to take advantage of the free Wi-Fi. While you’re there, check out the 3D printer and a McLaren F1 Car on display. Where: Advanced Technology Pavilion (B6) When: from 9am daily 5. The Enchanting Smurfs Villiage In an exciting new endeavour, check out this fun and free chill-out area designated for pre-schoolers, young children and those young at heart. Where: Kid’s Carnival (N3) When: 11am – 5pm daily 6. The Learning Centre Pat a pig, hold a baby chick or see demonstrations on the Learning Centre stage. This place is all about kids learning and engaging with farm animals. Where: The Learning Centre (D10) When: 9am – 5pm daily 7. Royal Adelaide Art Prize See the talented works of local artists on display in South Australia’s biggest art prize. You can even vote for your favourite piece and go into the running to win a Wallis Cinemas Double Gold Pass. Where: Goyder Pavilion (O6) When: 9am – 8pm daily 8. Milk a cow Visit the Legendairy Milking Barn to learn about South Australia’s dairy industry and get the chance to try your hand at milking a cow. Where: Legendairy Milking Barn (I16) When: 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 3pm & 4.30pm daily 9. Archives Museum Discover the history of the Royal Adelaide Show and learn more about the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia. You can even see cart 13 of the Mad Mouse. Where: Archives Museum (E9) When: 9am – 5pm daily 10. Pet Centre Whether it has feathers, fur or scales, you’ll find it in the Pet Centre. Take a break and enjoy the entertainment on the Pet Centre stage, including Cool4Kids’ Amazing Animal Adventures. Where: Pet Centre (E6) When: 9am – 7pm daily 11. Foodies Where there’s agriculture, there’s food. Sample some of Australia’s finest delicacies in the Foodland Pavilion, Goyder Pavilion or the Dairy Food Hall. Where: Foodland Pavilion (D8), Goyder Food & Wine (N6) and Dairy Food Hall (B8) When: 9am – 8pm daily 12.Farm VR experience firsthand what it takes for their food to get from paddock to plate through a new virtual reality experience at this year’s Show, presented by Spring Gully. Where: Golden Grains Pavilion (E10) When: 9am – 7pm daily 13. Horticulture Celebrate the importance of bees with Sophie Thomson’s garden display, stare at a scarecrow made by local schools and kindergartens and create a virtual garden for yourself to improve your wellbeing at the interactive Plant Life Balance display. Where: Goyder Pavilion (N4) When: 9am – 8pm daily 14. Golden North Stage Located next to Hamilton Boulevard, this new stage features a great range of entertainment including Girl Nation, Mikayla Jade, James BuSTAR and Show favourites, the Zimbabwe Brothers. Visit the stage at 1.30pm daily to be involved in the Golden North ice-cream eating competition. Where: Golden North Stage (H7) When: from 11am daily 15. RAA Fireworks Wherever you are at the Show, finish your Show day with the RAA fireworks 90s smash hits and flame jet display! Where: Main Arena (J12) When: 9pm Fridays and Saturday, 8pm Sunday to Thursday 16. Street Parade Kicking off at 12.30pm daily, see Show mascot Wheaty McWheatface and his mascot friends in the daily street parade, let by the South Australian Police Band. Where: along the Atrium and Kingsway (C7 – O7) When: 12.30pm daily 17. Acoustic Music Grab a bite from the Kingsway multicultural food court and chill out to the tunes of Adelaide’s local up-and- coming talent. Where: Kingsway (E7) When: 11.30am – 2.30pm and 5.30pm – 8.30pm daily 18. Cellar Door Experience Olive oil, Wine or beer & cider… take your pick! Participate in one of the nine, 20-minute educational tasting sessions on offer daily showcasing South Australian producers. Where: Foodland Pavilion (C9) When: Olive Oil: 10.45am, 11.30am, 12.15pm; Wine: 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm; Beer & Cider: 6.30pm 19. NightShift From 6pm every night the Main Arena, see all things fast and fun, including Isuzu Team D-Max, FPV (Drone) Racing, V8 ute challenge, Car Soccer, Raptor vs T-Rex, Lawn Mower Racing and ShowtimeFMX. Where: Main Arena (J12) When: from 6pm daily 20. Live Art Demonstrations Five of South Australia’s most accomplished artists from the Royal South Australian Society of Arts will be setting up their easels around the Show, painting various themes inspired by their location. Where: Jubilee Pavilion (L4) When: 9am – 8pm daily Pre purchase tickets today: Theshow.com.au @royaladelaideshow

September 3, 2018

Opinion: Why Having a Baby Doesn’t Need to be a Career Speed Bump

Why Having a Baby Doesn’t Need to be a Career Speed Bump We are lead to believe that you’re inevitably faced with a choice; motherhood or your career and that popping your career on hiatus is just one of the endless sacrifices you sign up for when you decide to bring life into this world. As someone who is living the shuffle, I can verify that choosing to have a child doesn’t necessarily equate to a career speed bump. It’s a new world out there and now, more than ever, we’re in a position to be able to have our cake and go back for seconds (cos, treat yo self). You might sacrifice your nipples, but you don’t have to sacrifice your career. You might find (like I did), that your career is growing at a time when we’ve been conditioned to think that it should be put on hold or slowing down. From the moment I saw that elusive little plus sign on the pregnancy test, I was giddy with equal parts excitement and nerves about this new chapter. As the reality and morning sickness settled in I soon began thinking,”So what does this mean for my business?” I remember being apprehensive of clients reception to the news. I wanted to reassure them that I was up for the challenge as long as they were happy to back me. Fortunately, the vast majority of them didn’t skip a beat in offering their support and congratulations moving forward. The only ones that did have concern that I would be inept late and post pregnancy were other women. I recall one meeting in particular; “We’ve decided to take marketing in-house. I just think it’s going to be easier once you have a baby. You just won’t be able to cope with the workload.” I remember leaving this conversation feeling incredibly irritated at this patronising assumption and thinking to myself, “Don’t judge my abilities based on your own limitations.” There are a lot of people who will always judge what you can do based on what they can’t do. Why can’t I rock up to a meeting with a baby? Why can’t I continue running a business from home? As pregnancy wears on and your belly pops, you become a pregnant woman. People struggle to identify anything else about you other than your belly. I wanted to remind people that just because you’re pregnant doesn’t meant that you’re incapable of caring about other things. Behind that belly, Reyes and all her knowledge is still in there, she’s just hidden behind a whole lot of baby bump and a handbag full of snacks. During late pregnancy I saw that the Garden of Unearthly Delights was in need of a digital marketing manager. This had been a project I had always wanted to work on. On a whim, I shot through my details and threw my hat into the ring for the job and was shocked to be called up for a meeting. As I went into the meeting; round with the final weeks of pregnancy, waddling, and slightly sweaty, I was delighted to see that the person who I was interviewing with had brought her young son along. This meeting was just the confirmation I needed that this was possible, you just need to surround yourself with the right people. Just like that, I landed one of my most intensive contract clients to date. I was dizzy with excitement (or it was time for a snack, I’m still not sure). Shortly after, I gave birth to Ziggy. Since birth, she has been by my side through everything. As I got into the swing of what a new day in the life of me looked like; (feeding on the go, little hands playing with my face as I discussed marketing plans) I quickly became comfortable with this role as a business owner slash mum. A lot of people say to me, “I don’t know how you do it” but the thing is, both of us don’t know any different. I felt this new confidence; I became more efficient, more hungry, and wanted to do the best and be the best as a way of thanking people for their support. Having a child alters your perception in many ways and certainly provides a great catalyst for reassessing what you want to give your precious time and energy to. As such, you’ll likely find yourself unapologetically prioritising; culling overtime that comes with no reward, bypassing projects that aren’t in line with what is important to you, and find yourself focussing more diligently on what you need to achieve. I feel incredibly privileged to be in the position that I am in and that I didn’t have to make that decision. Although it definitely has its challenges; having the flexibility to build my business and retain my sense of self, while contributing an income to the family is something I am truly grateful for. @thatreyes

September 3, 2018

IT’S SHOW TIME!

It’s Show Time! Roll up, roll up, that time of year is almost here! The Royal Adelaide Show is exciting for all and there’s something on for those big and small! From performances to Smurfs, we have compiled a KIDDO friendly list of all the must-see entertainment at this years Royal Adelaide Show. MID-SHOW KID’S ENTERTAINMENT Kiddos who visit the Royal Adelaide Show on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday AND Thursday (3-6 Sept) are in for a treat, with a host of favourites set to star in the new mid-show kid’s entertainment program. Join Jimmy Gigglestraight from his wonky recycled house for some laughter, friendship and imagination as he hosts the first 3 days of the mid-show kid’s entertainment program on the Goyder Stage! HOOT AND HOOTABELLE’S OWL PAL PLAYDATE On the Goyder Stage Monday 3, Tuesday 4, Wednesday 5, Thursday 6 September ONLY at 12pm Hoot and Hootabelle are best owl-pals who love playing and singing together and this year at the Royal Adelaide Show they invite the boys and girls to join in on the awesome fun! With lots of singing and dancing to some of their famous tunes, this show will have the whole audience bopping along. DREAMWORKS TROLLS – FIND YOUR HAPPY PLACE! On the Goyder Stage Monday 3, Tuesday 4, Wednesday 5, Thursday 6 September ONLY at 2pm Join the stars of DreamWorks Trolls – Poppy and Branch in this fun stage show that features all the hit songs from the DreamWorks Trolls movie. Hosts Rosie and Daisy audition for a talent quest and with the help of their favourite Trolls, they overcome their fear of stage fright. PJ MASKS – MEET THE HEROES On the Goyder Stage Monday 3, Tuesday 4, Wednesday 5, Thursday 6 September ONLY at 4pm Featuring Catboy, Owlette and Gekko. Learn what it takes to be a hero and a member of the PJ Masks team. In this interactive training session, everyone will not only have fun but will uncover the secrets of thwarting the night time villains. Sing, dance and perform the PJ Masks special superpower moves at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show to discover the real meaning of being a hero! THE SMURFS – ENCHANTING VILLAGE ACTIVITY CENTRE Goyder Plaza, 11.30am to 4.30pm daily Kids’ Corner turns blue this year by playing host to The Smurfs Enchanting Village, a fun, free, chill out area designated for pre-schoolers, young children and those young at heart. Explore the world of Smurfs as the classic cartoon and comic strip comes to life throughout Kids’ Corner. Bring your camera for a photograph alongside fun life-size characters and the Smurf’s very own mushroom houses! BANKSA’S AGSPLORERS TRACK Take a royal stroll through BankSA’s Agsplorer’s Track and meet some little friends at the BankSA Farmyard Nursery. Plus enjoy BankSA Discount Ride Tickets, purchased from IGA/Foodland supermarkets and Ticketek up to and during the Show. WIN A ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW FAMILY VALUE PACK! • Entry for a family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children) • Food & drinks for 4 people • 2 x $10 Showbag vouchers • $40 of BankSA Ride coupons • Parking at the Netball SA carpark, Mile End excluding Saturdays when it’s at 1 Richmond Road (includes FREE Shuttle bus to and from the Showground) RRP VALUE: $152 ENTER HERE Pre purchase tickets today: Theshow.com.au @royaladelaideshow

September 2, 2018

Toys2Learn: Toy Story

As soon as you step into Toys2Learn on Kensington Road you are greeted with a kid wonderland, filled wall-to-wall with every possible game, gadget, toy, puzzle or book imaginable. Owned and operated right here in Adelaide, Toys2Learn is a family business, established by Jodie and Chris Sanders. The pair’s vision was always to encourage learning through play. All toys are selected based on their ability to stimulate young minds and bring the fun to learning. With thousands of products Toys2Learn is a space designed to aid any parent or child, no matter what their age or ability, to find fun and engaging toys. Choose from figurines, science, construction, music, literacy, numeracy, sensory, gross motor toys and more. Be sure to check out the fabulously detailed Toys2Learn website, before going in-store if you want a sneaky browse without the eager kids present. Jodie and Chris also have a son on the autism spectrum and are aware of the challenges of parenting a special needs child. They recognized a gap in the market when they noticed how very little material and assistance was available for special needs. This inspired them to provide an extra level of service in their store. Toys2Learn will help locate and source any toy a parent needs. Many children, especially special needs children, often develop deep fascination and particular interest with certain types of toys. Whether it’s science, mathematics toys or trucks, Toys2Learn will track down whatever they can to cater to your child’s requirement. Drawing from her own experience Jodie will walk parents with children on the spectrum through toys suitable for various ages and stages of their development. Don’t worry if your little one finds shopping overwhelming, Jodie will also open the shop after hours to cater to those who need a special level of care. Toys2Learn Top Ten Toy Brands: 1. Playmobil2. Corolle3. Janod4. Brio5. Haba6. Le Toy Van7. Fischertechnik8. Bruder9. Heebie Jeebies10. everearth 224 Kensington Road, Marryatville toys2learn.com.au@toys2learn

September 1, 2018

Bugs, Bats and Bees! Free Workshop for KIDDOS

The City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters is helping keep kids and adults as busy as bees with their new garden workshops, as part of the 2018 Sustainable Garden Awards! Supported by the team at Jeffries the Sustainable Garden Awards is a biennial initiative of the council, showcasing local gardens which make a positive contribution to the environment through sustainability principles, design and innovation. In the lead up to the Award presentations, a series of free workshops will be available to every shade of green thumb. Whether you’re an avid gardener or looking to turn over a new leaf there is a blooming great program of free workshops and tours kicking off this Saturday. The program includes a variety of sustainable gardening topics covered and a special workshop for children who love to learn about the creatures in their own backyard. The workshops are presented and hosted by expert gardeners committed to sustainable gardening practices and who are ready to share their tips and tricks, and answer all of your gardening questions. Don’t delay, places are limited and bookings are essential. Bugs, Bats and Bees: Kids Workshop Tuesday 2 October, 10am – 11.30amSt Peters Banquet Hall, 101 Payneham Road, St PetersFree, bookings essential The Workshop Program also includes: Get the Most out of your Patch Six mini workshops on 1 September Getting the most out of your patch 10am – 11amUrban beekeeping 11am – 12 noonThe good soil 12 noon – 1pmLinde Community Garden Tour 12.30 – 1pmBountiful, resilient veggie gardening 1pm – 2pmFruit cornucopia, fruit tree care 2pm – 3pm Sustainable and Pest Free Four mini workshops on 7 October Dealing with pests and diseases organically and sustainably 10am – 12 noonImportance of urban green spaces for wildlife, climate and people 12 noon – 1pmSustainable house, sustainable garden 1pm – 2pmWicking beds 2pm – 3pm FREE Tours! Sophie’s Patch One of SA’s most popular and enthusiastic gardeners, Sophie Thomson is a well-known author, public speaker and ABC TV presenter. Over the last five years, Sophie and her family have created a remarkable garden on what was once a bare paddock.Saturday 6 October 10am – 12 noon (bus departs at 9am and returns at 1pm)Sophie Thomson’s Garden, Hamlyn Cottage, Mount Barker Award Winning Garden Tour Join John and Chris on a tour of their award-winning sustainable garden. Together, they produce 30 percent of their food requirements in their garden which also acts as climate control, habitat for frogs, bees, birds and lizards, sanctuary and place for enjoyment.Saturday 13 October 10am – 11am21 Shirley Avenue, Felixstow St Peters Billabong Wednesday 17 AND Saturday 20 October10am – 11amThe Billabong is a haven for native wildlife and is recognised as an urban biodiversity ‘hotspot’ on the Adelaide Plains as well as a wonderfully tranquil and beautiful place to visit. It’s also home to the Council’s first native bee hotel. ALL workshops are FREE – bookings are essential.More information about and bookings for all workshops at www.npsp.sa.gov.au/sga @cityofnpsp @jeffries_group

August 31, 2018

Amphibian: An Important Thought-Provoking Performance for Children

Windmill’s Amphibian is an epic tale of displacement, loss and adapting to different worlds. Windmill Theatre Co returns to the Adelaide Festival Centre this September with the world premiere of Amphibian. Written by local playwright Duncan Graham, Amphibian is inspired by the global refugee crisis and displacement of young people. Even when the kids are screaming and we feel like we are going grey way sooner than expected, we know that family truly is the greatest gift of all, but do our kids know how lucky they are? To grow up in Australia surrounded by friends and family, with such a sense of belonging. Following the story of Chloe and Hassan, two outsiders who wish nothing more than to belong, Amphibian teaches Australian children the importance of family, love and truth. As their personal histories are revealed, Chloe hears the incredible first-hand account of an Afghan boy who’s travelled alone, thousands of kilometres across land and sea, for a better life. Playwright, Duncan Graham says, “When coming up with the idea for Amphibian, Sasha Zahra and I interviewed dozens of young people about what was important to them. Unsurprisingly it was family, love and truth.” Created specifically for ages ten and up, this thought-provoking performance is brought to life by two formidable young actors – Maiah Stewardson, who featured in Windmill’s award-winning film Girl Asleep, and Antony Makhlouf, an actor, visual artist and presenter for Channel Seven’s Get Arty. “The timing of these interviews coincided with some powerful images on the news of refugee families in dire circumstances all over the world. We wanted to capture a story that sees two young people fighting for their version of family, love and truth, while showing how radically different this is for people from different backgrounds.” Director Sasha Zahra (Book of Loco, previous Adelaide Fringe Creative Producer) says, “Amphibian travels back and forward in time, to different countries and locations, and traverses memory, imagined and dream worlds, creating endless possibilities for interesting and unexpected forms of storytelling to be explored. Windmill’s Artistic Director, Rosemary Myers says, “It’s great to work with Sasha and Mark again and exciting to bring in some new artistic collaborators with Duncan, Meg and Ian. The displacement of families and young people across the world is a burning issue right now. By locating the play in an Australian school quadrangle, Duncan has found a setting that immediately connects with our audiences to tell this powerful and very human story.” The work will be accompanied by a dynamic, new online experience for audiences and students called Across Land and Sea: Muzafar’s True Story. This platform will allow users to explore cultural consultant Muzafar Ali’s real-life journey from Afghanistan to Australia as a refugee through video interviews and photos from his life. Amphibian is a truly powerful and thought-provoking performance to introduce children to, which will open up valuable discussions. A Windmill Theatre Production Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre – 5 – 15 September Tickets available or enter our competition to WIN a Family Pass! Images by: Shane Reid

August 30, 2018

MEET: Symon(The Winning Dad) & Family

Wanna be a winning dad? There’s now a manual for that, thanks to Symon Jarowyj. It didn’t take long for Symon Jarowyj to realise he didn’t feature high on his daughter’s popularity list. Despite being primary nappy changer during the first six weeks of Neko’s life during his partner Natalie’s recovery from a caesarean, the Grace Emily pub part-owner soon learnt that when it comes to a kid’s priorities, it’s 1) mum, and then 2) everyone else. “When Neko was about two I started realising that whenever my mum or mother-in-law would come over, she’d show a lot more excitement than when I came home from work,” Symon explains. “I was getting a bit jealous and thinking, I’m not even in the top two in popularity anymore! So I started jotting down ideas of ways I could make things around the house more fun for her so she’d think I was a bit less boring. Like if I was doing the washing, I’d be smelling every item of clothing as she passed it to me and saying ‘pooo!’ to her in a really high voice and pulling a funny face or whatever, just to get a giggle.” As Symon’s list grew, chats with punters over the bar revealed more stark lessons all dads must learn in their little ones’ first years of life. The way your car requires a transformation into a fully-equipped baby supply vehicle. How daunting it is to wrap a baby for the first time when bringing them home from hospital. The fact that baby poo, at least initially, isn’t even that bad relative to its reputation. “I started thinking all these things would actually make a pretty funny little book,” Symon says. “Something for other dads to have so they can prepare for what’s coming, you know?” Symon talked the idea through with pub regular and mate, Josh Fanning – publisher of quarterly Adelaide magazine, CityMag – and he was soon onboard. “I liked the idea of a manual that was illustrated to look like an airport emergency landing card – something small and tongue-in-cheek, but something half-serious that identified those areas for dads on how they could do a better job,” Symon says. “Every dad book on the market tends to be 150-plus pages and it’s all good info, but I guess the majority of dads probably don’t really have the attention span. I just wanted something short and sharp that got dads thinking about how you can help out at home and the little things you need to do like cleaning the nest. I never knew about that stuff until my partner told me – like, ‘See this dust? I want it gone’. And you realise that if you clean the nest without your partner asking you, you’re gonna impress them, and she’s gonna think you’re up for the challenge and on the same page as her.” The final piece of the puzzle came last year when Josh introduced Symon to Adelaide illustrator Owen Lindsay, and The Winning Dad Manual was born. “I’d sort of give him an idea of what I wanted, but then Owen’s very clever at adding his own little jokes,” Symon says. “And because he doesn’t have kids he’s very good at giving that single man perspective. He did a cracking job.” Despite the book being a neat 51 pages and relatively light on text, The Winning Dad Manual manages to cram advice to cover all the important periods, from pre-game nerves, to infancy and to toddling. Perhaps more impressively though, it delivers really practical advice with a remarkable strike-rate of genuine lols (the diagrams of a child’s developing brain, for example, are on-point). While Symon doesn’t envisage too many men buying the book for themselves, he instead sees it as the perfect gift for any soon-to-be dad before they’re about to embark on their new adventure. And with daughter Neko having just turned four (and with another baby on the way), he’s clearly an authority on the perilous 0-3 age bracket. Now he’s just got to master the next three years. “We’re gonna do another one for ages three-to-six, so every three years there’ll be an updated manual,” Symon says. The Winning Dad Manual ($10.95) will initially be available at Imprints, Vintage Carousel, Streetlight Adelaide, Eccola and via online shop thewinningdadmanual.com Keep up-to-date with availability and stockists via Instagram @thewinningdadmanual Images by Meaghan Coles Now and Then Photography

August 29, 2018

Peter Combe’s Christmas Album – Live in Concert this December

Peter Combe’s Christmas Album – Live in Concert this December! 8 December | Two Shows Only The only thing more comforting than a rendition of ‘Toffee Apple’ is Peter Combe‘s Christmas Album performed in full by the man himself. This much loved album went gold just five weeks after its release back in 1990 and it remains the most successful album of original Christmas songs ever released in Australia. Peter first performed songs from the album right here in SA at Adelaide Festival Centre’s amphitheatre. This year, Peter and his band, as well as members of the Aurora Vocal Ensemble will perform the album in its entirety for the very first time. A must see this Christmas for a nostalgia-packed concert that the whole family will enjoy. Book now Presented by Adelaide Festival Centre

August 29, 2018

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