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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  • A foodies guide to the Adelaide Farmers Market

    getting a sunday off in my world doesn’t happen very often. but when it does I try and force my way out of bed to get down to the Adelaide Farmers Market at the showgrounds. It’s held every Sunday morning, rain hail or shine (excluding a couple of public holidays) and hosts a long list… Read more »

  • The Stranded Store

    off the main road in Colonel Light Gardens is one of my favourite breakfast spots, and it seems like it is everyone elses to. The Stranded Store is a quaint little cafe where they serve breakfast, lunch and the most delicious coffee. it has a industrial yet minimalist look, however is really inviting and has… Read more »

  • Three Monkeys Fine Foods

      Willunga. it’s a hidden little town, about 50kms south of Adelaide. but these days its becoming not so hidden. beaming with farmers markets, new cafes and restaurants, cellar doors and this beauty of a cafe + providore +homewears store called Three Monkeys Fine Foods.   three monkeys fine foods is on the main street… Read more »

  • Angove Winery

    Saturdays are best spent in the vale. As are sundays. And any day ending in ‘day’. The first Saturday of may this year was spent exploring new places, eating delicious food and then visiting this cracker of a winery- Angove Family Winemakers. Angove wines is a 5th generation family owned winery based in McLaren Vale…. Read more »

  • Peel Street

    a day of shopping works up a hunger. especially when your shopping for jeans and they are so tight fitting that you end up doing star jumps in the fitting rooms. We wandered down Hindley and onto Peel, where we found the Peel Street restaurant. We were quickly seated in a spot out the front… Read more »

  • La Buvette

    french men. a rocking wine list. an even better cheese list. if you like any of these things then you will love Adelaide’s newest addition to the bar scene, La Buvette. We checked out this little beauty on a friday night just recently and we were very impressed. The outside of the building is a… Read more »

  • La Rambla Tapas Bar

    girls nights these days are a rarity. so when they come around I grasp them with both hands and embrace the shit, sorry, the hell out of them. on friday night the girls and I headed into the city to get elbow deep in tapas and have a few cheeky glasses of wine. we headed to… Read more »

  • Alpha Box & Dice

    Alpha Box & Dice It’s McLaren Vales coolest kid on the block. An incredibly eclectic cellar door boasting vintage decor, pinball machines, mismatch everything and a huge cheese platters. You’ll find it nestled in the heart of vale, surrounded by rows of vineyards and shady gum trees. Alpha Box & Dice is a small boutique winery,… Read more »

  • Dawn Patrol Coffee Roasters

    the south of Adelaide has been graced with a place of coffee greatness. greatness. is that even a word? I’m not sure. But either way, Dawn Patrol Coffee has got it going on and it’s ticking all the boxes. A coffee cellar door, where you can taste the best in locally roasted espresso and filtered coffee…. Read more »

  • Grandmas Sausage Rolls

    Grandma Adelaide’s Sausage Rolls When you hear that someone is using a recipe passed down from their grandma you know it’s going to be a winner. This recipe is no different. My Grandma (when we were kids, we called her Grandma ‘Adelaide’ as she lived in Adelaide) makes the best sausage rolls. And no, i’m… Read more »

  • Super Easy Scones

    Super Easy Scones I have always envied my mum and her scone making abilities. I’ve tried a couple of recipes, as well as her own, but they never taste the same as hers. Mine end up like crumbly rocks. However, after finding this recipe on Taste, I have now reclaimed my faith in my baking… Read more »

  • Heart Warming Chicken Soup

    Heart Warming Chicken Soup I feel like Adelaide has decided to skip the end of Summer and Autumn and bounce straight into winter. And for me winter means soups. A super easy meal that is generally low on calories (means more chocolate for me) and something that I can load up in the freezer if… Read more »