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Review: Patch Kitchen and Garden

A Playful Patch Take a quick drive up the freeway to the beautiful leafy suburb of Stirling and you’ll find Patch Kitchen & Garden. Its owner, Ben Barnett first laid eyes on the site in 2013. “I was looking for something that suited what I liked, which was quality food and a place I could come with or without my child, and if I did come with my child there was something that could help me entertain him,” he says. With good quality, wholesome food at the forefront, Ben set out to open a café with all that and more by welcoming our little people with open arms. Patch is by no means a ‘play cafe’, but it definitely goes above and beyond to cater for kids.“The idea is it’s for adults, it just happens to have a whole lot of amazing stuff to help you entertain your kids,” Ben says. There is a whole front room of chalk boards, toys and books to keep little hands busy. In the back garden is where the real fun happens, with a veggie patch, chicken coop, and a fenced off play space with a huge cubby house and sand pit, for all the running, jumping, playing and climbing our little ones can muster. During the school holidays, Patch upped the entertainment with a Summer Kids Club, and that return for term holidays so keep a watch on its Facebook page for updates. The program hosted children of all ages in engaging activities of arts, crafts and yoga. Parents can then enjoy a coffee and a meal catching up with friends in the café or garden. “It’s an hour and a half of you time really for parents,” Ben says. The food at Patch is definitely another big draw card. The seasonal menu focuses on healthy options mixed in with our favourite treats. In 2016 Patch won the inaugural ‘Premier’s Commendation Award for Healthy Choices for Kids’, so no need to worry about what to feed the little ones here. The produce is always fresh, seasonal and local, the staff even make use of the herbs and vegetables grown in their very own garden. Patch also caters for gluten free, vegan and allergy friendly options. Patch really is a place for everyone. If you find yourself with a few hours without the kids, bring your laptop and your to do list, and enjoy a decent cup of coffee and some peace and quiet in the front room. Or grab your girlfriends and share a bottle of local Adelaide Hills wine. Patch even has you sorted for a romantic night out with your partner with ‘dinners after dark’ every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Patch also uses its space to host a range of events like a petanque and paella night out in the garden, Sunday afternoon gourmet barbeques, and wine-tasting dinners. You can even host your own functions and events at Patch, from birthday parties of all ages, christenings, to corporate lunches. Photography by nicklawrencephoto.com  @patchkitchenandgardenwww.patchkitchen.com.auwww.facebook.com/patchkitchenandgarden 8339 8087143 Mt Barker Rd, StirlingMonday, Wednesday to Sunday 8:30 am to 3 pm | Thursday to Saturday from 6 pm

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February 21, 2018

A Disney Film Festival is Coming to Adelaide!

We’ve got 101 reasons for you to go to the movies this coming month, because the Disney Classics Festival is coming to the big screen! The festival will take place in Adelaide at Event Cinemas from 24 February until 18 March and feature all your Disney favourites including 101 Dalmatians, Bambi, Dumbo and The Lion King. Whether its parent’s reliving their own fond memories or kids viewing for the first time, no matter what generation, everyone can enjoy these beautiful classics. Tickets are just $8* each making it the perfect affordable family occasion… especially when paired with a choc-top. 101 Dalmatians – 24 & 25 February When a litter of Dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella de Vil, the parents must find them before she uses them for a diabolical fashion statement. Bambi – 3 & 4 March Walt Disney’s 1942 animated coming-of-age tale about the adventures of young deer and his forest dwelling pals. Named the third best animated film ever by the American Film Institute in 2008. Dumbo – 12 March Walt Disney’s fourth animated film about the adorable, giant-eared baby elephant Dumbo. Mocked by his fellow circus animals, Dumbo is loved only by his caged mother and his one pal, Timothy Q. Mouse. With their help he will unlock his full potential. The Lion King – 17 & 18 March Embark on an extraordinary coming-of-age adventure as Simba, a lion cub who cannot wait to be king, searches for his destiny in the great “Circle of Life.” From the stunningly beautiful opening sequence over African vistas, to the hilarious escapades of “Hakuna Matata” with Timon and Pumbaa, to the awe-inspiring moment when Simba takes his rightful place atop Pride Rock. BUY TICKETS HERE Event Cinemas 

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February 20, 2018

I Wish I Could Have Saved My Daughter

Brad, Alfie’s Bear, Archibald, Ada and Claire In 2014, Adelaide mother Claire Foord experienced the heartbreak of losing her first child, Alfie to stillbirth. Determined to help prevent other families suffering the same tragedy, Claire is now the founder and CEO of stillbirth awareness charity, Still Aware. Her tireless efforts saw her awarded South Australia’s Local Hero in the 2016 Australian of the Year Awards. She tells her story to KIDDO… —————————————————————————————————————— It was my first pregnancy. I had covered off every single base. I had private health care, a private hospital, an obstetrician, a midwife, an acupuncturist, a hypnobirthing instructor and a yoga teacher. You would think one of these health care practitioners would have said something throughout my pregnancy about stillbirth? I had a textbook pregnancy which is a really rubbish term. It’s so false. There is no one size fits all model. It suggests every pregnant mother gets this one guide. I knew Alfie well. I knew what made her move. I knew what music she liked and that she loved listening to me reading a book as she would move around when I read. I didn’t realise I was keeping an eye on her safety at the same time. The last weeks of my pregnancy, the movements had drastically changed but slowly. Every day she got a little bit slower and less responsive to the things that would normally make her move. I naively thought because of the information I was fed through the community and clinicians that a baby slows down before it’s born. Which again, is false information. The baby actually gets stronger and the movements will intensify. The night before she was born was the time that she died. I had intense frantic amount of movement. I turned to my husband and said, ‘This baby wants out’ but then I thought of the information I’d been given about moving slower and then thought she wasn’t ready to come out yet. I didn’t realise that was going to be the last large amount of movement I felt from her. Then at 2am I felt a sudden jolt and I realised that was her taking her last movement and taking her last breath. She not longer tried to live. She had given me all these signs to keep her safe but I wasn’t given the tools to know I needed to report any of those changes. It’s stranger that you can be treated during pregnancy as if you have no say, or that you are a passenger in this journey. I asked for information with the intention of keeping my baby safe, wanting to bring her home. I didn’t realise I needed to search adverse outcomes of pregnancy. I didn’t know I needed to have the right words to ask my obstetrician so he would truly give me the right answers. I trusted these experts in the pregnancy field I had not one of them told me that they had come across stillbirth before and it was a possibility in this day and age. Like me, most pregnant women are not given information about how important it is to get to know your baby before in utero. I just got asked, is your baby moving, to which I said yes, until at 40 weeks, I said no. When I expected to go into labour and bring my baby home safely, I instead went into labour and Alfie died and I didn’t get to bring her home. Alfie was a healthy baby. The autopsy showed not only was she healthy, with no genetic illness or abnormality. Her death was like SIDS but in utero. A fatal accident, so to speak. One moment she was alive, the next she was dead. The difference is there were signs she was in distress. Had Alfie been born earlier, she would be here. In 60% of all third trimester stillbirths, there is nothing wrong with the baby and there is no reason for their death, which means they are also preventable. I wanted to create Still Aware days after Alfie was born. When she was stillborn I was told by the midwife how rare it is and that I was just very unlucky. That led to me to wonder, ‘What did I do wrong, how did I miss this?’ What could I have done to prevent it? I started doing research and actual deaths, trying to make sense of it all. I thought rare meant one in several hundred thousand. When I counted and realised it was six a day, I thought that couldn’t be right? When I dug deeper and confirmed that the right statistic was six a day I couldn’t fathom how in my pregnancy I couldn’t be made aware of the risks given it happens that often. 2,500 babies a year who die from stillbirth is not rare at all yet no one was talking about it. There are organisations doing this overseas and it has led to a reduction in deaths but Australia’s not done enough to help prevent it. I wasn’t told that it was a possibility. I was saddened to find that Alfie’s death was quite preventable because of the things that I had been feeling throughout my pregnancy and had I been given the tools to communicate them, or given information, she would likely be here today. So I couldn’t sit back and let that happen to anyone else. That’s why I started it. Amid my grief, I forced myself to write something I was thankful for because she didn’t get the chance to breathe life and how could I not live it for her? It took a long time before I was okay being around others. When I was ready, I always wanted people to talk about her. There is no right or wrong way to grieve but something is always better than nothing. So it’s always better to validate and speak up rather than be silent. Alfie is our butterfly. She is always with us, whether it’s Ada wearing a butterfly dress, or my butterfly brooch. I

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February 19, 2018

Jag & Knox: From the Ground Up to the Street

From the ground up…to the street! Jag & Knox is a kid’s street-wear label designed by mum of 2, Jordan McCarthy. The micro label produces trendy gender-neutral garments with a raw edge feel. After previously owning a women’s fashion boutique with her sister, Jordan’s love of fashion never died. ‘As much as spending all day playing monster trucks and watching Cat in the hat 10 times a day is fun, we all deserve a bit of time out and time to do something we love,’ says Jordan. It’s easy to dream of creating the next best small business or clothing line, but Jordan literally picked up a pen and paper, began sketching and made it a reality. Now, as she describes ‘With a 10 month old hanging off my leg’ she singlehandedly runs Jag & Knox, designing the clothes, marketing and running of the social media and website. Here’s a clap and a cheer for working mums! @jagandknoxjagandknox.com.au

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February 18, 2018

Festival Feature: GROUNDED Incorporating SUPERMASSIVE Festival

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] GROUNDED is a new pop-up precinct created in Victoria Square/ Tarntanyangga during Adelaide Fringe 2018. This much loved community space will transform into GROUNDED from Friday 16th February through to Sunday 25th February 2018. GROUNDED is all about being in the heart of Adelaide in summer and connecting young people and their adults to great experiences – a music festival, a film screening, theatre shows, interactive art installations and great participatory workshops to name a few.  2018’s coolest one stop Fringe entertainment precinct will also offer an amazing array of delicious food and beverages, with shaded areas suitable for everyone to enjoy the fun during the heat of the summer days – stay cool is the only rule at GROUNDED! Full program schedules and information: www.groundedadelaide.com Tickets on sale now from: Fringetix www.adelaidefringe.com.au or phone 1300 621 255 GROUNDED OPENING NIGHT – Event 16 FEBRUARY FREE Featuring a Welcome to Country and indigenous cultural performances by Kurruru and Of Desert and Sea Dance DON’T MISS SUPERMASSIVE Music Festival  Programmed for people of all ages with a packed music program that includes three-time ARIA Award winning Australian singer/songwriter Sarah Blasko, 2017 South Australian Music Awards ‘Best New Artist’ – Adelaide’s own Heaps Good Friends, 12 year old slam poet Solli Raphael, musical wizard/multi-instrumentalist Adam Page and award winning producer, composer and performer of electronic music DJ Tr!p…..just to name a few! When:          Sunday 25th February, 2018 Where:        Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga – Adelaide, SA Time:           From 11am till close Duration:     8 hours Tickets:        Full price – $33 each/ Family (2 Adults/2 Children) $112 / Group 6+ $28 each Content:      G BIG & LITTLE PEOPLE SALTBUSH – CHILDREN’S CHEERING CARPET  Theatre 16 – 18 FEBRUARY, 21 – 24 FEBRUARY TIX $28 / Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $92/ or Group 6+ $23 Saltbush is a plant that can be found throughout Australia in almost all Aboriginal lands, and so it represents a common thread between all the different nations of Australian indigenous peoples. This shared idea acted as a point of inspiration for the narrative, contemporary painting, dance and instrumental music that were created by the Aboriginal artists in this production. These artistic forms were used as a means of interpreting the natural features of the landscape in an indigenous mythological context. Through its sensor and infrared cameras, allows the children to interact, play and perform in the production and provides an immersive experience of the artwork. This also provides a unique experience for parents and teachers as they watch the children become involved. The narrative centres on the journey of two friends and their spiritual guide on foot as they cross Australian landscapes – river country, an urban landscape, desert and the sea. The journey is one of discovering the land, growing an understanding and acknowledging how it challenges or provokes personal journeys. THE SECRET LIFE OF SUITCASES Theatre 17 – 18 FEBRUARY, 21 – 24 FEBRUARY TIX $28 / Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $92/ or Group 6+ $23 One day, a suitcase suddenly appears at Larry’s door. A suitcase with a tiny label. A tiny label with Larry’s name on it. And this suitcase has a mission… Join Larry in The Secret Life of Suitcases as his world gets turned upside down by a fantastical flying suitcase taking him further than he ever thought possible.   THE MEGAPHONE PROJECT Interactive art installation 16 – 18 FEBRUARY, 21 – 24 FEBRUARY FREE the megaphone project is an interactive sound field, an installation that allows people to discover a game of sound and physical play: a world of private and public broadcast. A collection of striking red megaphones of different shapes and sizes compel a joyful manipulations of voices that are naturally reinforced through simple acoustics then mysteriously and ambiguously returned via a custom spatial audio network. The megaphones create an interactive performance field where the audience creates a lively environment of play with sound that is all their own invention. GIRL ASLEEP Outdoor Movie Screening 24 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM FREE For one night only GROUNDED will transform into an outdoor cinema for a free screening of award winning South Australian film Girl Asleep, presented by Windmill Theatre. The world is closing in on Greta Driscoll. On the cusp of turning fifteen she can’t bear to leave her childhood, it contains all the things that give her comfort in this incomprehensible new world. She floats in a bubble of loserdom with her only friend Elliott, until her parents throw her a surprise 15th birthday party and she’s flung into a parallel place; a world that’s weirdly erotic, a little bit violent and thoroughly ludicrous – only there can she find herself. Based on the critically acclaimed production by Windmill Theatre Company, Girl Asleep is a journey into the absurd, scary and beautiful heart of the teenage mind. GROUNDED is open from 10am so head on in, find a viewing spot and check out the delicious food and drink on offer. WIN Win a group pass for 4 people to attend SUPERMASSIVE Music Festival on Sunday 25th February!  Enjoy a full day of live entertainment and fun activities. Valued at $33 each RRP $132 ENTER HERE All tickets available from FringeTIX www.adelaidefringe.com.au 1300 621 255 For full program information and updates: www.groundedadelaide.com Instagram  @grounded_adl  Twitter grounded_adl  [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

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February 15, 2018

Festival Feature: The Garden of Unearthly Delights

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] FEB 15 – MARCH 18 2018 The Garden of Unearthly Delights is Australia’s biggest and most vibrant culture playground, back again in Adelaide in 2018. The Garden hosts an exceptional world-class program of theatre, dance, circus, comedy, live music and family shows across 31 summer days and starry nights from February 15 to March 18. The Garden is a family friendly space for people of all ages, with access to free water, plenty of shade and of course, fun. In 2018 The Garden has a show for everyone, amazing food stalls and enough space to chill and relax as well as an eco-conscious kids program packed with education and entertainment. DON’T MISS Fun House 16 Feb- 18 March Fun House is a pop-up Technicolor world from the creators of sell-out festival sensations Blanc de Blanc and Limbo. The show’s highly-skilled performers deliver breathtaking acrobatics and circus in a show that interacts with its audience and space to create a visceral experience of colour, sound and movement. There is only one rule- have fun! …oh, and no shoes on the jumping castle… Tickets $25- $68 BIG PEOPLE Abandoman’s Rob Broderick 16 Feb- March 4 Rob Broderick, Abandoman’s freestyling frontman, is bringing his new solo show to the Fringe. A beautiful combination of hip-hop and animation; the show is two parts Drake, one part Disney. Tix from $25.00 Best of Edinburgh Fest 16 Feb- 18 March Hand picked from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Best of the Edinburgh Fest is the original and BEST line up show at the Adelaide Fringe. Tix from $25.00 Doctor in the House 7-18 March Dr Ahmed is back with more titillating tales from the consulting room. Breaking every stereotype of what a doctor should be, take a cheeky peek with him, into what it’s REALLY like being a modern day doctor. Tix from $30.00 Livvy and Pete 27 Feb Helpmann award winner Michael Griffiths and acclaimed cabaret darling Amelia Ryan celebrate the songbooks of Aussie icons Olivia Newton-John and Peter Allen for one night only. Tix from $27.00 Séance 16 Feb-18 March Seance explores the psychology of a group of people who have been bombarded with suggestible material. It asks the audience to believe, not only in what seems to be happening in the container but also in what might be conjured up Tix from $20.00 LITTLE PEOPLE   KAPUT 17 Feb – 4th March Tom Flanagan amazes, delights and leaves audiences in stiches as he pays homage to the greats Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton in this one-man comedy for all ages. Tix from $15 Splash Test Dummies 16 Feb-18 March Splash Test Dummies are here, ready to roll out their beach towels and spring into a brand new hour of circus-filled hilarity for the whole family. Tix from $20 Fort 10-18 March A physical theatre show for families inspired by the timeless craft of turning lounge rooms upside down. Tix from $20 Mr. Snot Bottom’s Stinky Silly Songs 17 Feb-18 March Expect tasteless tunes, repulsive rhythms plus snot loads of gross gags and just wrong routines in a symphony of stupid with comedian Mr.Snot Bottom Tix from $15 Djuki Mala 3-18 March Unique, infectious, high-energy exuberant, fusing traditional Yolngu, pop culture and dance storytelling. If there is one show that is guaranteed to leave you feeling genuinely happy then this is it! Tix $50   WIN A Family Pass to see Fun House! RRP Value: $160 ENTER HERE   TICKETS Fringetix Website: The Garden of Unearthly Delights  Instagram: @thegardenofud Youtube: GardenofUD Facebook: Gardenofunearthlydelights [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

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February 14, 2018

MEET: Amelia Ryan – The Breast is Yet to Come

Life’s a Messy Cabaret Amelia Ryan, cabaret’s princess of parody, has graced the stages of New York, London and Edinburgh, with her award-winning shows. Now showcasing her talents at the Adelaide Fringe Festival in The Breast is Yet to Come, Amelia will also be juggling her most creative (and demanding) role yet, motherhood! We had a chat to Amelia for some comedic words of wisdom. What are you most looking forward to at the Fringe? Getting back onto the stage! I’ve been in full-time Mum mode for the past three months, complete with greasy hair and spew-stained activewear. I can’t wait to be in my sequins, having a sing and a laugh (at my own expense). How are you coping with juggling touring and being a new mum? When the baby goes to sleep (sorry, IF the baby goes to sleep), it’s game on. Gone are the days of mindless procrastination. Now I nervously rush through the to-do list until the tiny dictator baby wakes. If the chance arose, describe what a baby free night would look like for you? Firstly, putting the baby to bed (and leaving him with my Mum), hastily driving to a nearby restaurant, over-enthusiastically downing a few glasses of wine, staring at my phone in case Mum rings, texting her halfway through the night to ‘check in’, rushing back home because I miss him (only to find him sound asleep) and then hoping I haven’t drunk too much to compromise safe breastfeeding. How do your shows help other mums who are similarly imperfect? We’re flooded with picture perfect images of motherhood on social media. I’m very honest and irreverent, from fanny farts in post-natal yoga to dripping breasts in the post office cue, I tell it like it is. Describe your parenting style in four words. Loving, creative, spontaneous, and obsessive. If you could tell pre-baby Amelia something, what would it be? It’s not as bad as you think it’ll be. Except for the poonami’s. They’re bad. What’s the funniest thing your baby has ever done? He sings! Well, tries to. Truly, whenever I sing to him, he musters up all this energy and throws all of these hilarious noises back at me…oohs, ahhhs, shrieks. It’s adorable. And occasionally, accidentally, on pitch. Are you listening to any good podcasts or reading any good books? HAHAHAHA, that’s hilarious. I NEED MORE TIME.   Amelia Ryan – The Breast is Yet to Come February 24, 25 March 3, 4 ,10, 11 Spiegel Zelt at Gluttony TICKETS  HERE  Website: ameliaryan.com Instagram: @ameliaryan Facebook: facebook.com/astorminadcup

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February 13, 2018

Festival Feature: Adelaide Fringe Festival 2018

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] ADELAIDE FRINGE 16 February – 18 March Adelaide Fringe is the biggest arts festival in the southern hemisphere, spanning four weeks in February and March. This year’s event sees the Fringe’s biggest program yet, with more artists and shows than ever before, so unleash the fun and check out some of the programs set to light up Adelaide. DON’T MISS Parade of Light Free Event Fri 16 Feb – 18 Mar, 8.30pm to Midnight North Terrace Adelaide’s cultural boulevard shines for 31 awe-inspiring nights. Installations include Borealis, which brings the Northern Lights phenomenon to Adelaide in a profound and ever-changing celestial experience. Visit the Parade of Light during Fringe and enter the draw to win a trip for two to Helsinki with Qatar Airways and $2,000 spending money thanks to BankSA. BIG PEOPLE   Become a Fringe Member for less than $20 per year to score a 25% discount on selected Fringe shows in 2018 and stacks more great deals for young families! Visit: Fringe Membership Street Art Explosion Free Event 17 Feb- 18 Mar Now in its third year, the Street Art Explosion program commissions some of Adelaide’s most promising and established artists to create new public murals and street art installations all across Adelaide city and suburbs. Fringe On Tour Free Event 17 Feb – 31 Mar Jump in the Fringe caravan and follow the festival across the state! Event details and performance times for each tour location can be found at the Fringe website. Opening Night Street Party 5.00pm – 10.00pm, Friday 16 February North Terrace Free Event Head down to our street party which will see North Terrace transformed into one big Fringe venue. Six performance spaces will host over sixty artists, live music will be blasting on the Frusic stage, a fabulous night market will be buzzing and dozens of roving performances will pop up during the night. LITTLE PEOPLE   Opening Night – Tindo Utpurndee Sunset Ceremony 16 Feb at 8PM on the South Australian Museum lawns ★STREET PARTY ★NIGHT MARKETS ★FOOD AND WINE ★ARTIST PERFORMANCES ★FRUSIC (MUSIC SA STAGE) To officially open the 2018 Adelaide Fringe everyone is invited to this significant Sunset Ceremony to recognise the living culture of the First Nations and to pay respect to the spirit of the land. When you walk in someone else’s country it is always important to walk softly and with respect. This place holds many ancient stories and Tindo Utpurndee is one of these, which speaks of spirit and sharing of light. & I’LL CRY IF I WANT TO Presented by MADHOUSE CIRCUS 16h Feb to 18th March 2018 Gluttony – The Empyrean Every party has a pooper! Welcome to the Madhouse Circus surprise birthday party; they’ve got the games and balloons ready but where kids are involved things don’t always go to plan. It wouldn’t be a birthday party if someone didn’t cry and demand their parents take them home before cake. There’ll be hilarity, acrobatics and balloons popping like crazy! Presented by the acrobats of Madhouse Circus, who can’t wait to return to Adelaide after their last successful season of Illuminate in 2015. Fringe in Rundle Mall Free Event 16 Feb – 18 Mar Rundle Mall will be a hub of free Adelaide Fringe entertainment all festival long with a host of Fringe acts taking to the Rundle Mall stage to give you a sneak peek of what’s on offer! Fun-Size Fringe at Gluttony  17 Feb -18 Mar Whether you like to dance or design, move or make, paint or play, we’ve got it all. The Fun-Size Fringe focuses on the creative, not the commercial. Silent Disco, live performances, creative arts workshops and more. Bring the family and enjoy all activities for one price in one place! Fringe Family Fun Day at Mount Lofty House 25 Feb A family friendly event including Cool 4 Kids entertainment and shows, face painting, balloon sculpting, outdoor games plus lunch and a drink provided for every guest. Three hours of captivating activities spread across the luscious lawn and beautiful garden area at Mount Lofty House. Experience the beauty, the magic, and the wonder of our place! Guests can marvel at the interactive musical shows and surprise roving entertainers. Children will be able to sing, dance, dress up, play musical instruments, use puppets, have fun with giant bubbles, play giant parachute games and more. Extra food and drinks will be on offer including yummy pizzas. WIN Play GOOSECHASE and WIN your way to the Edinburgh Fringe! The chase is back in 2018 with hundreds of new missions, puzzles to solve and locations to explore around Adelaide, with points and prizes along the way. Creativity is key to win a trip for two to Edinburgh! HOW TO PLAY Download the free GooseChase app to your smartphone Create an account Search and join our game ‘Adelaide Fringe 2018’ Start your first mission Don’t forget to check for new missions and keep an eye on the leaderboard Visit adelaidefringe.com.au/goosechase for more details TICKETS Fringetix Website: Adelaide Fringe  Instagram: @adlfringe Facebook: ADLfringe Youtube: Adelaidefringinc [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

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February 13, 2018

Rebecca Morse: The Big Chill

The Big Chill Recently Mummy needed a little break to recharge her batteries. When Mummy starts speaking in the third person it is a sure sign she needs a holiday. So in a minor miracle of leave scheduling and securing of cheap flights – and before my husband could change his mind – a four day break to Bali was booked with two girlfriends in similar dire need of tropical vacay. And no children. I repeat, no children. Child-free holidays can be calculated like dog years. The relaxation quota in four child-free days would take 28 days to accrue on a holiday with children (This is my own formula and in no way scientifically tested). It’s okay, my daughters are far from neglected in the holiday department. We have taken them on several wonderful Bali trips. Only after you have travelled with children can you truly value the luxury and freedom of occasionally travelling without them. There was no being held captive on the beach for hours while the kids had their hair braided and were convinced they also needed to take home bracelets for all of the girls in their class. In its place were massages and facials in an attempt to prepare my mind, body and complexion for the year ahead. There was no lining up for the waterslides behind Aussies with sunburn in the shape of Bintang singlets at Waterbom Park. Instead, were cocktails and Gado Gado at a series of beach clubs. Travelling solo means only needing to re-apply my own sunscreen, packing just one beach bag and reading a book without one paranoid eye trained on counting heads in the water.   Someone else was making breakfast, and more importantly cleaning up after breakfast. Cocktail o’clock is midday right? And dinner can be eaten after six? Then there was sleeeeep, blissful, uninterrupted diagonal-across-a-king-sized-bed in crisp white sheets sleep. The red-eye flight home, while still horrendous, is slightly more bearable when you don’t have to find a patch of carpet at Denpasar International Airport for your children to nap before boarding, upon which they will sprawl across you for the next five hours therefore erasing most of your precious holiday zen. But please don’t lump me in the ungrateful, selfish mother category because I snuck out of the country for four days without my offspring. I love holidaying with my children. Some of our happiest family memories have been made on trips to Bali. I missed them. I looked for children’s meals on the menu out of habit, I scouted all the sunnies, bags and toys that were on their souvenir wish lists and I pictured their wonder at the sights, sounds and smells of returning to Bali. But parents are entitled to an occasional break if they are lucky enough to be able to swing one. Missing your children and having them miss you is important if you’re not to be constantly taken for granted. Now I’m recharged and ready for the school year and the madness of March. Happy, relaxed Mummy equals happy, relaxed kids. You can tell your husband and your travel agent that while you’re planning your own girls’ trip. (Also, just quietly, cocktail o’clock is actually 11am!) Twitter: @RebeccaMorse10

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February 7, 2018

Chris Kontos and Alana Tiller Launch Goldie + Ace

Chris Kontos & Alana Tiller A Golden Team Goldie + Ace is the brainchild of fashion retail buyer Alana Tiller (Adairs) and fashion designer Chris Kontos (Creative Director of Adelaide Fashion Festival). This collaboration is bringing back the innocence and pure imagination in kids fashion. With images of celebrity children dressed up as parent mini-me’s flood the Internet, a tide has definitely changed in the kids fashion world. Social media is flooded with the likes of Kim Kardashian’s 4 year old in Baby Balmain and Dj Khaled’s son repping a $100k Frank Muller watch for his first birthday. The world of child fashion sometimes neglects child innocence. Seeing the need for kids to play and run in clothing that reflects their age and imaginations rather than an adult trend,  Chris and Alana Tiller have teamed up to fill this gap in the market through exceptional quality threads with a cool whimsical vibe. ‘We wanted to create something so cute that would let kids be kids, rather than looking like adults,’ says Alana of the debut collection.   Catering to sizes zero up to four, the collection features stunning hand-illustrated prints by local artists of sloths and llamas. Each animal print has a character description, adding a uniquely fun touch to every piece. The label also has T-shirts, one piece rompers, pants, super soft terry sweaters and wraps, and it promises the designs will not shrink, stretch, fade or pull (or bobble). The range is predominantly made of pure cotton with some baby pieces in ultra fine Merino wool knits. Goldie + Ace is also manufactured by Oeko Tex certified skilled artisans, meaning no harmful substances are used in the production. ‘Our philosophy is one of quality over quantity, buy less, wear it more and pass it on,” Chris says.’ Meet Palmer: Palmer isn’t your average llama, she prides herself on standing out from the crowd. She is a passionate animal rights activist who also happens to be a bow tie connoisseur, an aspiring poet, and great cook. Palmer loves entertaining for her friends and hopes to somehow change the world, even just a tiny bit. She secretly dreams of becoming an award-winning travel writer, adventuring to far off places. Beautifully hand illustrated Palmer is printed on a soft cotton slub jersey. This is Eddie: You probably couldn’t meet a more relaxed, easy going sloth than Eddie. He is fine with the fact his bins go out more than he does and loves nothing more than a night in on the couch with UberEATS and the Kardashians. His kind, peaceful nature infuses into those around him and he is pretty much always smiling. He dreams of one day getting fit and creating his own social media fitness empire, if only he didn’t sleep so much…. In the mean-time, he’s pretty stoked to be featured in Goldie + Ace’s debut collection. Beautifully hand illustrated Eddie is printed on a soft cotton slub jersey. Say Hello to Ronald: Ronald loves a good scarf. He also loves a good haircut, and is never seen sporting anything but a fantastic coif and a fabulous outfit. Being extremely well put together is all part of Ronald’s job as an in-demand fashion stylist and aspiring socialite. One day he hopes to start his own fashion label made completely with certified ethical and environmentally sustainable Mongolian cashmere. In the meantime, he’s thrilled to be featured in Goldie + Ace’s first collection. Beautifully hand illustrated Ronald is printed on a soft cotton terry. The Goldie + Ace debut collection is available exclusively online at goldieandace.com Instagram: @goldieandace Facebook: goldieandace

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February 7, 2018

Sun Screen: The Ultimate Openair Cinema is Coming to Glenelg

DOGGY DATES // SALT MEATS CHEESE // OZHARVEST SOUL-SUNDAYS // LIVE MUSIC & DJS // Sit, Sip, Schnapp with this sun screen! We’re all about sun safety here at KIDDO, but this time we are talking about a different kind… A sun screen in the form of an outdoor cinema in Glenelg! SIT on the comfy beanbags; SIP on a Giesen wine or even treat yourslef to a peach SCHNAPPS at the Melborune Martini bar. The ultimate American Express Openair Cinema is bringing more than movies to Adelaide this March 15 to April 15 as an exciting program of fun, food and flicks is revealed, with American Express Card Members receiving a range of exclusive benefits.   FUN With over 30 events happening at Glenelg Beach the festival vibes will be in full swing each night with an array of alternative entertainment, live music and DJ performances before the latest and greatest feature films light up the big screen. On Friday evenings the Pepsi Max DJs will be getting the party pumping with summer’s newest tunes whilst Saturdays will see Visit Victoria showcase the sights, sounds and tastes of Melbourne’s vibrant cultural scene. Anyone short of company is welcome to bring along their ‘Doggy Date’ to any screening. Pampered pooches can enjoy the VID treatment with a pawfect picnic platter of doggy donuts courtesy of Darby’s Dog Bakery & Deli and their very own canine couch. In a joint bid to champion food waste prevention, American Express Openair Cinemas is teaming up with OzHarvest to present Soul Sundays, a Sunday session of delicious food sampling, trivia, music and games for all the family. A $3 donation from each ticket purchased will provide six meals to those in need.   FOOD Purveyors of fine food and authentic Italian cuisine, Salt Meats Cheese will be transporting diners to the streets of Naples as they host a series of alfresco long table dinners. A delicious three-course meal paired with wine will be served at three one-of-a-kind events. Head honchos Stefano De Blasi and Edoardo Perlo, who share a mutual passion for honest cooking and quality ingredients, will also be curating the daily menu of irresistible dishes available throughout the cinema season. Their signature Truffle Pecorino Pasta; cheesy truffle pasta tossed through a wheel of truffle pecorino, finished with a grating of extra truffle pecorino, promises to be a firm favourite along with their arancini antipasti and wood-fired pizzas. To wash it down, the bar will serving cocktails from Melbourne Martini and refreshing twists on summer classics as well as Frosé, Aperol Spritz, 4Pines craft beer and Giesen Wine, plus cinema essentials, ice cream and Red Rock Deli popcorn.   FLICKS This year’s movie program is an eclectic mix of box office hits, highly anticipated new releases and cult classics including: · Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri – a mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter’s murder when they fail to catch the culprit. · I, Tonya – Margot Robbie stars in a film about one of the most infamous sporting scandals in history. · Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle – four teenagers discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game’s jungle setting where they find out they must play to survive. · Coco – aspiring musician Miguel teams up with charming trickster Hector on an extraordinary journey through the Land of the Dead. · Pitch Perfect 3 – following their epic win at the world championship, the now separated Bellas reunite for one final singing competition. · The Post – inspired by true events Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks star in the cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents. · Rocky Horror Picture Show – let’s do the timewarp again. American Express Card Members are invited to relax and enjoy the full VIP cinema experience by purchasing a ticket for the American Express Invites Lounge. Card Members will get their own lounger and can get comfortable with a cushion and blanket as well as some tasty treats. American Express Card Members also enjoy 15% off selected tickets when purchasing with their cards as well as complimentary blanket hire. Non-Amex Card Members can chillax to the max with the variety of seating options available and add a touch of comfort to a night under the stars with a blanket and lounger which can be hired as part of any ticket package. Premium tickets to the Star Lounge include reserved seating on a comfy lounger, service straight to your seat and a glass of wine. Tickets start at $12.50 and are on-sale now via: openaircinemas.com.au Adelaide is the final stop of the Trans-Tasman American Express Openair Cinemas tour which captivates audiences in 10 cities across Australia and New Zealand each year. VIDEO Instagram @openaircinemasau Facebook Adelaide @AdelaideOpenairCinema #openaircinemas

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February 7, 2018

Festival Feature: Royal Croquet Club

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] FRI 16 FEB — SUN 18 MAR The Royal Croquet Club returns to the beautiful Riverside location Tarnda Womma/Pinky Flat for Adelaide Fringe 2018. This years refined program boasts a brilliant lineup featuring local and Australian performers as well as acts from Ethiopia, the US, and UK within four venues, Big River Motel, Grand Auditorium, Empire Theatre and Plaza Parlour. The exceptional performance program covers the best in circus, comedy, drag, cabaret, theatre and music and promises to have something for everyone. Another key attraction will be the Big River Motel, an experiential outdoor concert series which will host an array of international and Australian headliners, along with key bespoke performances from all the artists of the RCC. Come for a visit, stay for a show, down by the river. DON’T MISS Circus Abyssinia Ethiopians Bibi & Bichu and the Konjowoch Troupe are sure to wow audiences in their Australian premiere. In an unashamedly joyful mix of astounding stunts and enchanted adventure, this show is the magical journey of two little Ethiopian brothers (Bibi and Bichu) whose dream of joining the circus is made real by the Man in the Moon. They encounter a host of other circus dreamers: with daredevil stunts, breathtaking acrobatics, feats of juggling, dance and sinuous contortion, all weaving tales of their own. “An incredible spectacle of circus” ★★★★★ – Broadway Baby. “You’ll be grinning and foot tapping all day” ★★★★★ – Sunday Mail (UK) 16 Feb – 18 Mar Tix from $24   BIG PEOPLE A Simple Space Stunning and joyous. A Simple Space sets audiences alight with non-stop feats of exhilarating acrobatic ability. The world-class acrobats of Gravity & Other Myths have stripped their craft down to the bare essentials in A Simple Space where talent and creativity shine through in a celebration of strength, playfulness, and friendship. 22 Feb – 17 Mar Tix from $22 Midnight Marauders Join cabaret’s international riot girl Carla Lippis at her pop-up club for a series of raucous late night after-parties. Get loose, get down and enjoy curated performances from her pick of the Fringe. Specially commissioned by the Royal Croquet Club, Adelaide’s inimitable diva of destruction Carla Lippis presents a late-night sleazy rumble in the intimate Plaza Parlour: this is Midnight Marauders. Presenting a selection of acts from across the fringe each night, with a live house band playing everything from The Cramps to David Bowie, from Iggy Pop to Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. Expect voodoo glam, filthy comics, go-go dancing drag high-campery and a schlock rockin’ good time. 16 Feb – 17 Mar Tix from $30 The Travelling Sisters: Toupé Masterfully combining physical comedy, characters, and original music, The Travelling Sisters are “insane geniuses of sketch comedy” (★★★★★ – Great Scott). This infectious trio conjure up characters and twists you won’t see coming. It’s a theme park ride for the soul. WINNER “Best Comedy” 2017 Melbourne Fringe WINNER “”New Zealand Tour Ready Award 2017 Melb Fringe NOMINEE “Best Newcomer” 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival 16 Feb – 2 Mar Tix from $25 We Live By The Sea When Katy, an autistic teenager, meets lonely Ryan, they make a connection that will shake their worlds forever. Playful, visual storytelling with a live electronic score about autism, friendship and a very big wave. Returning to Adelaide after winning Best Theatre & Critics Choice Weekly Awards, & the Graham F. Smith Peace Foundation Award 2017 and seasons in New York, Edinburgh, London and China. 16 Feb – 18 Mar Tix from $18 Josh Glanc Josh Glanc is a multi-award winning comic and performer. His debut show 99 Schnitzels (Veal Ain’t One) sold out throughout Australia, won the best comedy award at Fringe World 2017 and saw him named one of comedy’s ‘most exciting emerging talents’ (The Age). 3 Mar – 17 Mar Tix from $21   LITTLE PEOPLE Circus Abyssinia An unashamedly joyful mix of astounding stunts and enchanted adventure, ‘Circus Abyssinia’ is the magical journey of two little Ethiopian brothers (Bibi and Bichu) whose dream of joining the circus is made real by the Man in the Moon. Plunged into a world of daredevil wonders, they encounter a host of other circus dreamers: dancing, contorting, gravity-defying figures, all weaving tales of their own. Featuring the inimitable Konjowoch Troupe, the show is a surreal retelling of how the cast dreamed of the circus in a country without one and created a phenomenal new Ethiopian tradition. 16 Feb – 18 Mar Tix from $24 360 Allstars  A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a radical urban circus. Boasting a stellar international cast, including the two-time World Champion BMX Flatlander, two World Champion breakdancers, an internationally acclaimed basketball freestyler, an exceptional roue cyr artist, and award-winning musicians, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture. 16 Feb – 18 Mar Tix from $24 Jelly or Jam  Have you ever seen 3 giant blocks of jelly – wobbly, jiggly and strong enough to stand on? From award-winning local and international circus creators, Jascha Boyce and Joren Dawson, Jelly or Jam is an acrobatic adventure that will inspire every young person to be themselves and engage actively with the world. Through acrobatics and physicality the solidity of 3 giant blocks of jelly will be tested as they are squished, sliced, jiggled and dropped from great heights until they are destroyed. Don’t miss this world premiere filled with flips and tricks, real stories about being a kid and plenty of wiggly, squishy, messy pink jelly! 3 Mar – 18 Mar Tix from $20 Swamp Juice Bickering snails, opera singing mice and neurotic snakes: welcome to a swamp like no other. Using shadow puppets made from bits of rubbish, Bunk Puppets present a gurgling adventure about one man’s walk in a swamp. A delightful and imaginative approach to shadow puppetry where

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February 7, 2018

Festival Feature: WOMAD

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] 9 – 12 MARCH 2018 WOMADelaide is a 4 day Arts on and culture festival, which regularly attracts around 20,000 people per day, (not including children 12 and under who are admitted free) with over a third of attendees coming from interstate and overseas. WOMADelaide programming features up to 500 artists from around 30 countries and over 100 international food, retail, charity stalls and bars. Set in the magnificent inner city Botanic Park, the action across seven outdoor stages comprises performances, workshop activities, site performance and visual arts programs. DON’T MISS Gratte Ciel As night falls each day at WOMADelaide, the skies above Botanic Park will be transformed by Gratte Ciel’s breathtaking ‘Place des Anges’ (Place of Angles) in a magical aerial ballet that will sure to be a hit with both parents and kids alike. This is a fabulous music spectacular with acrobatic scenes and aerial theatrics that has left audiences in sheer awe. Feathers will trickle down from the sky as the ethereal and irreverent angel friends descend to the audience below. BIG PEOPLE Manganiyar Seduction Roysten Abel, whose intimate work The Manganiyar Classroom charmed WOMADelaide audiences this year, will return for WOMADelaide 2018 with a visually and musically stunning masterpiece The Manganiyar Seduction. This extraordinary work is like nothing you will have seen before, with 43 musicians seated and gradually revealed in a purpose built ‘jewel box’ like staging to create a dramatic and astounding build-up of instruments and voice. Spanning 3 generations of Manganiyars, a caste of musicians from the heart of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, this exuberant and joyful performance is a celebration of life itself. Ackroyd and Harvey Heather Ackroyd & Dan Harvey are visual artists internationally renowned for creating installations that draw together the disciplines of sculpture, photography, ecology and biology into artworks that grow and decay over time. Working in a variety of media, their artworks investigate memory and time, man-made climate change and biodiversity loss. The artists will bring to life a series of large-scale photographic portraits taken in 2017 of WOMADelaide festival-goers to create an ethereal gallery. Architects of Air The Architects of Air team returns to WOMADelaide after three years, with a new inflated luminarium to explore and (hopefully) lose yourself in. Arboria is an immersive installation where you can wander through treelike structures which give rise to Gothic architectural references, experience the sounds of an Ecuadorian cloud forest and melt into an ever changing landscape of light and colour. Jamface by Poh Join friends and family for a sumptuous meal surrounded by the sights, sounds and colours of WOMADelaide! Poh is thrilled to again be relocating her Jamface lunch and dinner service to Botanic Park for WOMADelaide 2018! As the chef in residence at this year’s Taste The World Restaurant, Poh will be serving up a brand new feast of dishes inspired by childhood memories of Malaysia. For $60 each, guests will be served a six-dish banquet including dessert. You can also stop past the accompanying Blue Lantern Bar to enjoy a well earned drink and delicious bar snacks made to order. Planet Talks Join some of the world’s great minds, such as Rove McManus at WOMADelaide’s Planet Talks in a series of fascinating live conversations about our environment and sustainable relationship with the planet. Set under the stunning tree lined canopy of Botanic Park’s aptly named ‘Speakers’ Corner’, the Planet Talks is a unique ideas festival within the festival   LITTLE PEOPLE Play School’s Justine Clarke Story Justine Clarke is a best-selling children’s singer, accomplished children’s author, acclaimed film and TV star, seasoned stage actor and a much-loved, reassuring presence on TV institution, Play School. Appearing as part of the WOMADelaide “Story Time” series in KidZone Nature Village, Climbing Tree The Nature Village returns to KidZone in 2018 with new amazing creations from Climbing Tree, Adelaide’s respected Nature Play events experts. Featuring a collection of whimsical woven huts and natural exploratory elements, the Nature Village will transport children into a world of wonder and imagination. Amanda King – The Bower Amanda King returns to KidZone with The Bower – a wonderful new evolving art installation and kids art activity that will grow into a beautiful sculpture of a Bowerbird over the WOMAD weekend. Come to KidZone and help create a spectacular bowerbird with feathers using recycled materials and potato prints spots. SA Museum Explorers Tent Unravel and explore the facinating world of Ancient Egypt with the South Australian Museum. The Explorers’ tent returns to WOMADelaide with new hands-on workshops and science activities for the whole family. From scarab beetles to sarcophagi, exploring Ancient Egypt has never been so much fun! Evelyn Roth’s Nylon Zoo An indispensable part of the Womadelaide music festival is Evelyn Roth’s inflatable Nylon Zoo Coral Reef. This year she has expanded her creation to include exciting eco marine stories and creatures. Children will be enchanted and dress up in exotic marine costumes for dance and storytelling inside her translucent tent like world of nature. Her special guest Mark Jeffers from Hawaii will add his Tiger Shark and expertise in story telling throughout the Pacific islands on marine life. WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO WOMAD FOR MONDAY 12th MARCH Valued at $296 (Children under 12 are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult) ENTER HERE   TICKETS www.womadelaide.com.au/tickets or phone (08) 8271 1488 womadelaide.com Facebook: @womadelaide Twitter: @WOMADelaide Instagram: @WOMADelaide Snapchat: WOMADelaide #WOMADL18 #TheWorldsFestival [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

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February 7, 2018

Play Society: Make, Create and Learn

Delivery art boxes? Take our Monet! Art sessions without the mess? Let’s Gogh! Thanks to two Adelaide mums, Irene and Melanie, your little Van Goghs and Monets can explore the wonderful world of arts and crafts through Play Society. The company was created to help parents save time by removing the fuss of having to find materials and plan activities. Story Since their time at high school together, Melanie and Irene dreamed of becoming teachers. Melanie holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Irene, a Bachelor of Education (Junior Primary/Primary). Both have pursued careers in education for 10 years. Throughout this time they found parents often queried them as to how they can support their child’s learning at home. ‘Our answer is always the same. Make it fun and exciting, and they will learn,’ says Melanie. This inspired the pair to create Play Society. As teachers they developed a deep understanding of the skills that young children need to be successful learners. All Play Society activities and sessions are hands-on and targeted towards learning and developmental skills. These include hand-eye coordination, fine and gross motor skills, language development, cognitive development and of course fun times! Little Art Boxes There’s nothing more exciting than a package delivery, full of colourful activities right to your doorstep! Inside each Little Art Box you will find: – High quality, washable and safe materials to complete six activities – Easy to follow step by step guide for parents – Bonus extended learning ideas – FREE surprise item every month Subscribe for a monthly box courier direct to your door or order as a once off. Little Art Sessions. Leave the mess behind and come to meet other friendly faces at the 50-minute toddler and pre-schooler art and craft sessions. Sessions are adapted and appropriately timed to gently introduce little ones to the world of creative learning. These sessions also work as a perfect opportunity for children and parents to connect through art. – Welcome Introduction (5 minutes) – Arts and Craft Stations (40 minutes) – Farewell (5 minutes) – Share artwork and finish with a song Socials Website: playsociety.com.au Instagram: @play_society Facebook: playsociety1 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

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February 5, 2018

TOP 10: STUDIO MINI PRODUCTS

Studio Mini exists to help modern parents decorate their kids’ spaces with investment furniture and home accessories that are not just for babyhood – or just for boyhood or girlhood for that matter – but that can be used through every life stage, in any living space of either sex. Studio Mini promises to source only what they consider to be original, functional, beautiful and cool products. Everything has been carefully selected making their website a selection of items that kids love and that are kind to parents’ eyes. We have selected our top 10 favourite items from the Studio Mini website to give you some product isnpo with a side of interior design porn MUM AND DAD FACTORY BABY GYM DOODLE BOX SMALL DESIGN CIRCLE TABLE INCL. 4 STOOLS BYALEX PLAYMATS ORGANIC COTTON, 3 DESIGNS R TODDLER BED NOFRED MOUSE TABLE OAK MINUS TIO CITY SUNDAY MAGAZINE RACK VILAC CLASSIC RIDE ON CAR BLACK FERM LIVING KIDS MINIATURE FUNKIS HOUSE SMALL UUIO TRE WOODEN TOY Website: Studio Mini Instagram: @studiominishop Facebook: Studiominishop

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February 4, 2018