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Buying South Australian produce has never been easier. We popped into Pasadena Foodland with mum of two, Arlyn, and her four month old daughter, Harlow, to discover just how easy it is! We all have the power to make a difference, so look for the State brand and choose SA. This brand is your assurance that the company you are dealing with employs South Australians and contributes to our economic prosperity. When you choose SA, you are choosing to support jobs in our state. You are also buying fresh, premium quality products from some of the world’s best producers. A. Pick your SA produce B. Put it in your trolley C. Go to the checkout Arlyn’s SA Shopping List (from left to right) Nigella Crackers, Barossa BarkFull Cream Milk, Fleurieu Milk CompanyExtra Virgin Olive Oil, Kangaroo Island OlivesOrange Juice, Nippy’sSpaghetti, San RemoCornflake Biscuits, Emmaline’s Country KitchenNapoletana Sauce, Enzo’sTomato Sauce, BeerenbergCheese Kransky, Barossa Fine FoodsRainbow Tomato Medley, P PetualSpring Flora Honey, Kangaroo Island Living HoneyStrawberries, A.F Parker & SonsBarossa Halloumi, The Barossa Valley Cheese Co.Mini Cues, Aus FreshLemon Delicious Yoghurt, Moo Premium FoodsFruChocs Minis, Menz FruChocsMawson Blue, Udder DelightsPersian Cow Feta, Kris Lloyd ArtisanTarama Dip, GaganisBelgian Milk Chocolate, Chocolate @ No.5Salted Peanut Butter, Goodies & GrainsBlackcurrant & Raspberry Fruit Paste, Tucker’s NaturalKangaroo Island Free Range Eggs, Fryar’sWild Strawberry Fudge, Fudge ItDishwashing Liquid, Uniquely NaturalBaby Bum Cream, frankly eco. #ichoosesa ichoosesa.com.au @brandsouthaustralia @adelaidesfinestsupermarkets Meaghan Coles Photography 

Mums do an amazing job all year round, so it’s only fitting they’re showered with love and appreciation on their special day. How do we bundle up all this gratitude into a one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day present? The Myer Centre Adelaide has more than 80 specialty retailers, stocking everything from fashion, cosmetics, homewares, jewellery, accessories, arts and crafts and appliances. This makes the Myer Centre your one-stop-shop for the perfect gift. Below are our favourite picks! If you can’t decide on one, pamper your mum (or yourself) there is always a range of gift voucher available Chi Body Spirit/Massage & Bodyworks Fresh Hair and Body Posh Nails Professionail Studio Sal Store Directory LOWER GROUNDChi Body SpiritMassage & BodyworksHairhouse WarehouseFresh Hair and BodyProfessionail GROUNDAustralian GeographicLUSHMyer LEVEL 1Posh NailsStudio Sal LEVEL 2ToyworldMyer – Peter AlexanderMyer LEVEL 3LincraftMyer @myercentreademyercentreadelaideshopping.com.au

Kip&Co’s first ever dedicated kids’ apparel collection! Just in time for Easter, Kip&Co‘s snug, cotton-fleece sweaters and trackies are available in three signature prints for rug rats in sizes 2 to 10. Mix n’ match or rock the full set, either way, these guys are too adorable to resist! Beginning in 2012 offering bedding, Kip&Co have blossomed into a vibrant lifestyle brand, which is now offering sleepwear. We can’t wait to see what other kind of apparel is on the horizon. Describing themselves as being ‘Inspired by the everyday and the out of the way – life’s big moments and its sunny days, laughter, adventure and the next sip of champagne’ Kip&Co stocks kid, teen, adult and lifestyle products. We especially love them for their unique colourful prints. Check out their new children’s sleepwear range below: Pre-order now for delivery late March. HOME SUPPLY121 Grenfell St, Adelaide 5000T: 0419862499www.homesupply.com.au Website: www.kipandco.com.auInstagram: @kipandco

As one shoe store closes, another one opens.  Today Westfield welcomes Shoes & Sox kid’s shoe retailer to their Marion and Tea Tree Plaza shopping centres. In place of the old Betts Kids’ stores, Shoes & Sox will stock a huge range of kid’s school, sport and fashion shoes. This will include well known brands such as Clarks, Adidas, Nike, Skechers and Walnut Melbourne (just to name a few) and exclusive brands such as Ciao, Pablosky, Papaya and Stride Rite. Not only will your kids shoes feel and fit great, but they’ll look great too. Besides being fashion forward, Shoes & Sox pride themselves on their extensive school and sport shoe range to fit and support kids of all ages. Shoes & Sox is passionate about fit and will go to great lengths (and widths) to ensure each child gets the right shoe with the perfect fit for their feet and stage of development. The new Marion and TTP stores will be the first ever South Australian stores, other than their small presence in Myer. Check out their most recent campaign: KIDDO picks Website: Shoes & Sox  Instagram: @shoesandsoxau

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

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

We think these Banwood Bikes are wheelie adorable and we’re no cycologists, but we’re pretty sure that a nice fresh bikeride through the ‘burbs is what every kiddo needs more of. Putting the iPad down wouldn’t be hard with wheels as fresh as these. Banwood is a family-owned company based in Berlin, Germany, with a passion for creating high-end cycling products for small children. Their core values are safety, high quality and timeless design. Teach your kids the basics of cycling with the Balance bike. Designed for children from 3 years. Helping little ones to develop their balance, steering and coordination. This beautiful bike is Available in six colours. ‘Time has changed the way kids play, but the way kids learn and develop remains the same. We believe that play is the key for children’s growth and lays the foundation for adult life. We want to keep that magic of being active alive and support children’s growth in a playful way while creating happy childhood memories,’ says Banwood. Banwood also has an adorable range of jumpers and caps, just incase you wanted your kid to look even cooler. The Banwoodd website doesn’t ship to Australia quite yet, but don’t fear, their products are available through Smallable  Instagram: @banwoodbikesFacebook: @banwoodbike

Cinta Child (pronounced Chinta) means love in Indonesia… therefore love child! Cinta Child was started by Jacinda Thompson, a boho, beach loving mum of two in 2014. On a trip to what Jacinda refers to as her ‘Island Home’ Bali she embarked on finding girls crochet pieces, which she discovered were not readily available. This led her to approaching a friend who could crochet. She then began sourcing other local hand picked fabrics to suit her vision. ‘I love that I can provide employment and income to some less fortunate to us, who are super talented and love what they do! Every item is hand made and quality checked to ensure our customers are getting a quality product, says Jacinda. Children Imani and Marlo are Jacinda’s muses and the two adorable boho babes featured in many of the Cinta Child look book photos. The brand stocks everything from baby blankets, baby clothes, rompers, dresses, shirts, jewellery and headpieces for both boys and girls. Website: Cinta Child Instagram: @cintachild Facebook: cintachildstore

In the past fortnight the retail world has seen top fashion retailers Abercrombie and Fitch  and US Target both announce gender-neutral kid’s clothing lines. This follows a pattern of other brands offering unisex options, such as H&M and Australian brand BONDS. Instead of seeing a shirt listed as being for a boy or girl, we are seeing a growing trend for items categorised as unisex. Abercrombie & Fitch has released a line of clothing called the ‘Everybody Collection‘ featuring 25 styles of sweatshirts and camo prints often influenced by skate and street-wear styles. The sizes are also the same; created for kids ages five to 14. In a press release the company stated: “At Abercrombie Kids, the team is focused on putting the customer at the center of everything it does, listening and engaging with them constantly to ensure product and brand experience is evolving to meet their changing needs. Through these interactions, the team gained insight that many customers, when shopping across genders, do not necessarily want to be restricted to certain styles and colors. The Everybody Collection has built on this insight, incorporating popular trends across genders, and with a single size system across the whole assortment.” Instagram: @abercrombiekids ABERCROMBIE & FITCH –  EVERYBODY COLLECTION BONDS – COLOUR FOR ALL Earlier this month BONDS announced their Colour for All collection with the catch phrase ‘Not just for boys or just for girls. Just for kids’. This new unisex range is for tweens (8-14 year olds) and golly gosh do we love the colour palette. With shirt colours such as ‘fresh melon’ and ‘cacti’ it’s basically a Pantone lovers dream. And you betcha, all tees are made from premium Australian cotton. Instagram: @bondsaus

Once again the Animals Observatory (TAO) has dropped another superbly cool collection. Their Spring/Summer 2018 collection can be purchased online and shipped to Australia via alexandalexa.  Just incase you needed a refresh on why we love TAO so much, here’s their MANIFESTO 1.We will celebrate the beauty of the passage of time through things.2.We will be honest like animals and clever like children.3.Every morning, as we open the wardrobe, we will sing old songs for a new world.4.We will follow our instinct to the Northern Lights.5.Love above all. Equality above all. Kindness above all.6.We will play hide and seek with the stupid and the selfish. And they’ll never find us.7.We will light candles with kisses and look each other in the eyes.8.We will not respect museums that don’t tell the truth.9.We will reject any wool that’s scratchy.10.We will do things with passion, complete passion and nothing but passion. Instagram @theanimalsobservatory Facebook www.facebook.com/TheAnimalsObservatory Website www.theanimalsobservatory.com

After reporting a wild 49 percent growth of sales in 2017, Gucci is as in demand as ever. The luxury Italian fashion house has now dropped their SS18 children’s wear collection and after this first look, we’re not sure if we are more inclined to splurge on ourselves or the kids. Currently helmed by Alessandro Michele, Gucci cleverly blends classic heritage with touches of modern, playful and artistic designs. Their newest collaboration has seen them team up with contemporary Tokyo-based artist Yuko Higuchi, who is notorious for featuring cats in her work and has previously been commissioned by the likes of other fashion retailer Uniqlo. ‘Yuko Higuchi’s work hits just the right note between sweet and fanciful, and dark and surreal.’ Hype Kids Higuchi’s children’s collection for Gucci incorporates anthropomorphic illustrations of cats and dogs onto sweaters, dresses, T-shirts, onesies, baby bibs, and a whole slew of accessories. This is teamed with bright spring-appropriate colours making the entire collection nothing short of aesthetically divine. “I often get ideas from looking at antiques and old things, and I have the sense that in this respect my aesthetic taste is similar to that of Alessandro Michele, Gucci’s Creative Director,” Higuchi said. Website: GUCCI Instagram: @gucci Facebook: Gucci

Back to school, back to school, to prove to Dad i’m not a fool… As the new 2018 school year looms closer and closer we have compiled a list of the Top 10 Back to School Backpacks. From designer to Kmart, pretty to practical and plain to colourful we have a range of backpacks for all different types. So kiddos pack up your pencils, get those Faber Castells in perfect colour order, don’t forget your hat and ready, set, GO! Stella Mccartney, Kids Gum Ski Backpack, $ 215, available from stellamccartney.com  Kmart, Kids Spot Casual Backpack, $8, available from Westfield Marion The North Face, Mini Berkeley kids backpack, $55, available from thenorthface.com.au Stella Mccartney, Kids Gum Ski Backpack, $ 215, available from stellamccartney.com  Herschel, Retreat Youth Backpack, $120, available from herschel.com.au/shop/kids Nike, Just Do It Mini Backpack, $25, available from jd-sports.com.au Fjallraven Kanken, Mini Backpack Blue, $119, available from asos.com adidas Originals, Classic Backpack, $50, available from adidas Rundle Mall Target, Kids’ Backpack Navy, $10, available from Target Westfield Marion Country Road, The Striped Backpack, $59.95, available from Country Road Rundle Place

‘The most iconic colours, designs and materials re-invented. Iconic, ironic, adicolor. The playful, apparel range returns this season to celebrate bold tones and hues for a new style generation.’ Well that’s a relief… there truly is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and it comes in the form of the new Adidas ss18 collection, adicolor. The collection resurrects the four primary colours that were first debuted together in 1983 when the brand itself first came to be. The colours were in the form of felt-tip pens for wearers to colour in their all-white adicolor sneakers. Scarlett Red, Fairway Green, Bluebird and Sun Yellow will return in updated shades across apparel and footwear to bring a burst of colour to your January blues. A symbol of sports and street culture, the series originally debuted in the ’70s, now the items build on old-school ensembles that once again celebrate hip-hop and street style. Fabrics have been updated, logo sizes have thus been manipulated, in addition to proportions and placement, but the overall iconic and timeless Adidas silhouettes remain the same. And yes there’s a mini collection too so KIDDO’s can also run wild and free in the latest colourful, retro, streetwear  threads. We don’t know about you, but we are deffs buying mumma and baby matching suits… @adidas  www.adidas.com.au/adicolor-clothing www.facebook.com/Adidas-Australia

A fresh, original kid’s wear brand, for children who are fashion conscious, stylish but still love to be carefree. ”It’s not obvious childrenswear. It’s cool, cleverly designed and perfect for any little girl. Feminine without being overly girlie. Contemporary without being a slave to trend. There is a definite nod to vintage, but overall the range is fun and more importantly wearable.”- Dilly Foxtrot. The RaspberryPlum collection was created with the strong belief that children should be able to play, get messy, run around and still look stylish. The luxury children’s fashion brand is based in London and the entire collection is sourced and manufactured in Europe. Its founder Aleksandra Matthews is a graduate from London’s prestigious Royal College of Art. Originally from Belgrade, she moved to England as a child, her mixed identity is an important influence on her work and the provenance of the product. As well as a pledge to create unique, creative garments to inspire love of colour and artistic imagination within children RaspberryPlum is also a huge advocate for ecological and environmental issues. Some of its collection is manufactured in Serbia as it their aim to help re-establish and promote a once thriving apparel industry, which has suffered greatly as a result of political turmoil in the region over the past 20 years. Manufacturing solely in Europe helps to maintain a lower carbon footprint. All of their packaging is also made from recycled materials. Every collection has a story and takes inspiration from European artists, theatricals and creatives. Read below for the brands own beautiful description of their current collections influences: RaspberryPlum SS17 Collection ‘Abstract Theatre’ ‘This season RaspberryPlum collection took its inspiration from a few different sources, which are closely connected. The stock character Pierrot, and his large frill collars, oversized buttons, frills and wide culottes have inspired the shapes of the ss17 range. The collection features strong graphic images which have been influenced by the outlandish costumes of theatre of Bauhaus and the Modern and Postmodern stage of Oskar Schlemmer. We also looked the work of one of the leading album and book cover designers of the 20th century Neil Fujita.As with previous seasons we kept the colours soft and summery; lilac, nude, soft orange, citrus yellow, pastel green and denim blue. Some of the colours intentionally looking almost sun bleached. The colours were influenced by the pallet of the sketched for the costumes of Triadic Ballet by Oskar Schlemmer.’ blog.raspberryplum.com raspberryplum.com @raspberryplum

The iPad AKA the ultimate child silencer is every parents guilty pleasure. With this new square screen generation, modern kids seem to have lost the ability to produce convincing revving-engine noises with their mouths. Instead of car chase reenactments with ‘BROOM BROOM’ and ‘BEEP BEEP’ sound effects we hear nothing but silence when we place an iPhone or iPad in front of them. Have we have squashed child imagination? New York-based Candylab Toys is changing that and giving children a chance to get back in the driver’s seat, literally. It knows nostalgia sells and is capitalising on the desire for simpler things and “old” products where people just want something that is straightforward, basic, and tangible in a way that modern technology just can’t offer. We are currently seeing the resurgence of many retro products like turntables, record players, and vinyls. Desire for this kind of product was clearly present, as Candylab all started with a Kickstart campaign raising over $100K. The 1960s American road-trip culture vibe of Candylab’s pieces make for visually pleasing objects that are both ornamental and playful for children. It’s easy to get eyeballs deep in a sea of meaningless plastic toys with very short shelf life, but these wooden toys will stand the test of time. ‘We’re slowly drowning in forgettable toys that break and disassemble — ending in piles of plastic bits — this determined us to create a line of heirloom wood toys that are elegant, durable, and simple, giving children a chance to create their own stories around the objects they play with.’ Candylab. Let’s face it these millennial toy cars were designed for parents who are perhaps even more excited about the products design appeal than their kids. Already in love? Take a front row seat and watch some of their Candylab films… @candylabtoys www.candylabtoys.com