The Best Time for a Fresh StartAs teens grow, their storage needs change. I found this unit works well as the range is available in white or grey. Both very functional neutral colours which can be adapted into future colour schemes for my children’s bedrooms and I won’t need to change the furniture. Anything that lasts gets my vote! For us this is an excellent way to help your teenager transition into a new space, or new period of their lives. Giving them a little room makeover or a fresh start so they feel like aren’t little kids anymore. Add some…
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Writers’ Week has a jam-packed program featuring sessions designed for young book readers. Australia’s largest free literary festival returns in 2025, offering both writers and readers a unique opportunity to spend six days sharing ideas and literary explorations in the heart of Adelaide. The 40th Adelaide Writers’ Week features over 230 writers across more than 151 sessions, including 11 ticketed events at Adelaide Town Hall and the Drill Hall at the Torrens Parade Ground. This year’s theme is Words Matter . Director Louise Adler AM said: “What a privilege it is to be involved in curating the best literary…
Experience and celebrate The Port, The River and its People at Hart’s Mill in Port Adelaide. Dockside Festival returns in February 2025 at the historic Hart’s Mill in Port Adelaide, bringing the Port’s unique character and riverfront heritage to life. Over two vibrant days, celebrate the Port River with water sports, and live music on the wharf. Dive into interactive workshops, delicious street food, and creative installations that showcase the area’s thriving arts scene. From family-friendly activities to living history exhibits and local makers, Dockside Festival is free and offers something for everyone, making it the perfect celebration of the…
Get Ready for the Ultimate Pancake Maslenitsa Bash during the Adelaide Fringe. Hosted by the Russian Community Centre and Norwood, Payneham and St Peter’s Council, this festival is packed with six hours of folk dance and song troupes from Adelaide and beyond. Experience the vibrant traditions by enjoying their mouth-watering food, folk music, souvenirs and workshops, fun games, daring quests, bouncy castles, and more. With participation from Russian, Eastern and Southern European, African and many other communities, this is a family-friendly festival for all ages and backgrounds. Date: Sunday 2 March 2025 | 1pm – 8pm Duration: 6 hours Location:…
The upgraded playground at BIG4 West Beach is an adventure-lovers dream! Review by Adaire Prosser West Beach Parks spans 1.2 kilometers of Adelaide coastline and is a family favourite activity and accommodation hub. In 2023, a multimillion dollar upgrade went into BIG4 and The Retreat at West Beach Parks. Part of this upgrade saw the main playground at BIG4 undergo a huge remodel to become an adventure playspace. There is equipment to suit a wide range of ages and abilities. For older kids, there are two flying foxes, a multilevel adventure tower with three slides, climbing ropes and platforms,…
Book Review of The Snowdrop Fairy and the Rainbow UnicornSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review What to Expect: Nature, seasons, fairies, friendship, bravery, and self-belief. Bringing an end to winter is a very important task that takes a lot of skill and training to know how to do. Flora has learned from an expert—the keeper, Mrs. Winterbloom, who has taught her everything she knows. Unfortunately, Flora hasn’t been paying attention, and now that Mrs. Winterbloom is leaving for the year, it’s up to Flora to make the snowdrops bloom and Spring begin – but she can’t…
From water slides to a Weet-Bix eating contest, a petting zoo to bubble soccer – there is plenty of action planned for the City of Salisbury’s annual Australia Day celebration. A free community hot breakfast of bacon and egg rolls served up by the 1st Salisbury and Mawson Lakes Scout Groups, or a healthy option of fruit and yoghurt will be available from 8am (while supplies last), with coffee, ice-cream, drinks and food available for purchase during the day. Official events will include a flag raising ceremony, presentation of the Salisbury Australia Day Citizen of the Year award winners and…
Deal With the Legal SideUnfortunately, the death of a loved one can be further complicated by the fact that you also have to arrange the funeral, memorial service, and potentially the will and estate of your loved one. In this case, it’s best to hire services to handle a lot of the nitty gritty for you.Funerals can help you to process your grief as you can share stories and experiences of your loved one, as well as paying your respects. When talking to a funeral director, let them know of the wishes of your loved one as well as the…
An Aspiring Artists Nonfiction Book ListThe Children’s Book Review Inspiration for art is everywhere around us, from the master artists of the past to the beautiful forms we see around us in nature. If you love to draw, paint, or produce any sort of art, one of the best places to look for inspiration is inside books! In these five non-fiction books, you can learn basic drawing techniques, get inspired by the greatest artists in history, and even create art from recycled materials. Here are five nonfiction books for aspiring artists: In Mona Lisa and the Others, readers can explore…
Tuck into contemporary, seasonal food while soaking up wetland views at this unique restaurant. Review by Carla Caruso There’s nothing like a house, or an eatery, with a view. And The Watershed Function Centre & Café at Mawson Lakes certainly has this, and more. The café is located uniquely within the serene Greenfields Wetlands – a 114-hectare, constructed attraction north of Adelaide, with a 1.3km walking trail, bird hutch for bird watchers, and interpretative signage. A key to access the gated sections of the wetlands can be obtained from The Watershed Café, between 8am and 4pm daily. Up to…