10 ways to spend the day on the Fleurieu Peninsula with only $30

10 ways to spend the day on the Fleurieu Peninsula with only $30 The Fleurieu is one of my favourite places to visit (I know I am biased is it’s my home, but there’s just so much to love about this little slice of paradise!) One of the best things about this region is that… Read more »

7 nights on the Sunshine Coast

7 nights in the Sunshine Coast The Sunny Coast. Pretty sunny. Pretty damn beautiful. This was our second time visiting the Sunshine Coast, but the first time as a family- so we did things a little different (eg have coffees at playgrounds and eat dinner at restaurants at 5pm haha). You can read about our… Read more »

Babymoon 2.0- The Twin Edition

Babymoon 2.0- The Twin Edition It’s that time again- madly googling places to stay for an upcoming baby moon (aka just a great excuse to take a staycation). We are so grateful and very excited that our 17th and 18th round of IVF worked, and still can’t believe that we are expecting twins at the… Read more »

Carob, Sultana and Oat Biscuits

Carob, Sultana and Oat Biscuits These biscuits are super easy to make, can be modified if needed and kid friendly. I make 2 batches at a time as they don’t last long in our house. On this occasion I also used chopped up Easter eggs in lieu of Carob as we had lots of Easter… Read more »

4 nights in Kangaroo Island- a family friendly stay

Our 4 night getaway to Kangaroo Island, South Australia Kangaroo Island. It’s been on my radar for years now, but we’ve been putting it off. I visited when I was little, but to be honest, I don’t remember any of it! So it was really lovely for us all to explore somewhere completely new. In… Read more »

10 Beachside Airbnbs perfect for a South Australian Staycation

10 Beachside Airbnbs perfect for a South Australian staycation The warmer weather is approaching which can only mean one thing- beach weather! Since COVID has made it tricky to travel just about anywhere, I’ve compiled a list of beach houses to visit, all just a stone throw away from the sea. Whether you’re wanting to… Read more »

Kid friendly places, spaces and foodie spots on the Fleurieu Peninsula

Kid friendly places, spaces & foodie spots on the Fleurieu Peninsula   Since having a baby, I have realised how important it is to find somewhere to eat/stay/play that is child friendly. Like VERY important. Do they have high chairs handy? Change tables? Will parking my pram be a massive inconvenience and will staff squirm at… Read more »

The Ultimate Family Fun Day Out at Urimbirra Wildlife Park

The Ultimate Family Day out at Urimbirra Wildlife Park If you find yourself South of Adelaide, or are just looking for the perfect day trip with the kids, look no further than Urimbirra Wildlife Park. The park has been around for years, and last week the hubby and I finally got around to taking our… Read more »

How to spend 2 delicious and relaxing nights in the Adelaide Hills

Spending 2 delicious and relaxing nights in the Adelaide Hills Have you got a weekend to yourself up your sleeve, or maybe a couple of days off mid week? Well I’ve got the perfect itinerary for you. Jump in the car and head for the hills- there’s so much more to the Adelaide Hills then just wine… Read more »

BBQ on a boat. Experience Adelaide like you’ve never done before on BBQ Buoys.

BBQ on a boat. Experience Adelaide like you’ve never done before on BBQ Buoys. Looking for an outing/date night/just something different to do in Adelaide with your favourite people? Want to see the city from a different perspective? Love to throw a snag on the barbie (or veggie skewers for the non-meat lovers). Just want… Read more »

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  • House of Harlow Beauty Therapy

    Beauty talk isn’t usually a strong point of mine (let’s face it; I’m all about the food). But when you meet a beauty therapist who treats you like a best friend and the ultimate queen you just have to spread the word. This queen’s name is Ellie Harlow from House of Harlow Beauty Therapy. Ellie’s… Read more »

  • Crack Kitchen

    It’s as addictive as the name suggests. Crack will leaving you desperate for your next hit- a hit of gingerbread pikelets and locally roasted coffee that is.   Situated on Franklin Street, this old bank has been given a light and bright face lift and is now the home of a brunch lovers dream, coffee… Read more »

  • Hastwell and Lightfoot Cellar Door

    Spontaneous days off with best friends call for two things. Wine and good food. And the perfect location to visit with said friend? Hastwell and Lightfoot Wines, of course! On the corner of Foggo Road in Mclaren Vale, Hastwell and Lightfoots cellar door is vibrant, comfortable and delicious. Pops of yellow greet you at the… Read more »

  • Leonards Mill

    Rustic yet modern. A degustation like no other. A damn impressive wine list. That’s just a start of what you’ll experience at Leonards Mill. Located on the Fleurieu Peninsula, Leonards Mill is nestled on a bend in the coastal town of Second Valley. Located about 90kms out of Adelaide, it’s well and truly worth the… Read more »

  • De Groot Coffee Co

    They say you can’t buy happiness, but you can buy coffee, and that’s pretty much the same thing. That’s why the De Groot Coffee Co makes me one happy lady. A visit here has been long overdue. I have had these guys beans before in many a latte from cafes in Adelaide and beyond, so… Read more »

  • Grandmas Peanut Butter Cookies

    Grandmas Peanut Butter Cookies  My late Grandma was amazing. She was a wizz in the kitchen and always cooked amazing meals and sweets for us kids when we travelled to NSW to visit. I was only young when she passed away, but one thing stuck with me and that was her passion for food and… Read more »

  • 10 of my favourite “Eat Local SA” eateries

    For those who haven’t heard of it , Eat Local SA is a fabulous initiative, focusing on everything South Australian. It gives people a way of identifying restaurants, cafes, cellar doors and even experiences that are all about SA made products and produce. They do this through their classic “Eat Local SA” signage, their website,… Read more »

  • ‘Tea For Health’ Tea Blending Workshop

    T E A It’s not just limited to white with one sugar. The other day a friend and I attended a tea blending workshop run by Jane Burke from Wildfire Organic Tea. We have been eyeing off her workshops for a while now, so as soon as she announced that she was launching a new… Read more »

  • Barristers Block Wines

    The Adelaide Hills is abundant in cellar doors filled with fine wines, cosy interiors and delicious food. Barristers Block Wines being one of them. Hidden down a path in Woodside, Barristers Block is the perfect cellar door for those who travel in large groups, are wanting a quaint lunch or even have kids in tow…. Read more »

  • Not Your Average Sunday Lunch at Sukhumvit Soi 38

    Sunday Lunch. I automatically think of BBQ’s in the Summer sun, or as the weather gets cooler, roast dinners with all the trimmings. But times are a changing. I had the pleasure of attending Sukhumvit Soi 38‘s ‘Not your average Sunday lunch’ the other week, and average it was certainly not. It boasted 6 flavoursome courses and… Read more »

  • The Salopian Inn

    Heart-warming meals, home grown regional produce and a strong Fleurieu feel. Sounds like you’ve got yourself a table at The Salopian Inn.   Hidden on a corner just out of the town of McLaren Vale, The Salopian Inn is a 1850’s building turned restaurant, serving beautiful lunches and equally as impressive dinners and desserts. The… Read more »

  • Motherduck

    On the Fleurieu and looking for the perfect cafe? Somewhere licensed, dishing out locally sourced produce and keeping your health in mind (without lacking flavour). Then you need to waddle on in to Motherduck. Located on the main drag in Goolwa, Motherduck is a quaint little cafe serving breakfast and lunch 6 days a week,… Read more »