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Onward movie review | in cinemas 2 April 2020 Primary schoolkids – and beyond – will love Pixar’s latest original feature, starring two teen elves and celebs like Chris Pratt, Tom Holland and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. by Carla Caruso Onward is the latest offering from Disney and Pixar (think Toy Story, Cars, Finding Dory), so you… Read more
The African Elephant of My Heart: Dance Extravaganza kids’ show at the Adelaide Fringe – Review by Carla Caruso ★★★★ 4 Stars for animal-tastic fun for juniors Ever wondered what your ‘animal spirit guide’ might be? While it sounds a bit Hollywood, the concept actually stems from a Native American tradition. ‘Totem animals’ are said… Read more
Nath Valvo’s Chatty Cathy comedy show at the Adelaide Fringe – Review by Carla Caruso ★★★★ ½ – 4.5 Stars for relatable LOLs for parents I can thank my mum for putting me onto the comic fun that is Melbourne’s Nath Valvo. She cracked up over a TV skit he performed about his own mother… Read more
Funtopia Prospect in Sefton Park | Adelaide Indoor Playground Review From a rock-climbing arena to an action-packed playground, Adelaide’s newest indoor adventure park and cafe has it all. by Carla Caruso Funtopia definitely is a utopia of fun, with a capital F. The indoor adventure park – SA’s largest! – officially opened its doors in… Read more
An Andrews Sisters Tribute at the Adelaide Fringe – Review by Carla Caruso ★★★★★ 5 Stars for wartime nostalgia The forties are very much in vogue right now, with World War II books and movies (hello Jojo Rabbit) in the spotlight. But for the Adelaide vocal trio, Three Little Sisters, taking inspiration from this… Read more
Matt Hale’s Feelgood Factory at the Adelaide Fringe – Review by Carla Caruso ★★★★½ – 4½ stars for energetic fun! When I told my husband we were heading to a live hypnosis show, his first reaction was: “Oh, no, I don’t want to get picked out of the crowd!” His fears worsened at the theatre when… Read more
The Extraordinary Guests of Hotel Richmond at the Adelaide Fringe – Review by Carla Caruso ★★★★ 4 Stars for immersive illusion My kids are fans of Netflix’s Magic for Humans, so I thought seeing a magic show during the Fringe would be just the ticket. And The Extraordinary Guests of Hotel Richmond offers added perks… Read more
Don’t Mess with the Dummies at the Adelaide Fringe – Review by Carla Caruso ★★★★ 4 Stars for ‘cool bananas’ circus comedy When you walk into a theatre and find rolled-up socks and undies on the seats, you know you’re in for a different sort of show. (These, as we soon found out, were for… Read more
Amity Dry’s Highway Superstar show at the Adelaide Fringe – Review by Carla Caruso ★★★★★ 5 Stars for feel-good fun Amity Dry gave a shoutout to all the “suburban mums” at her Adelaide Fringe show’s opening night (after revealing she drives a “daggy RAV4”). And Highway Superstar feels designed exactly with suburban mums of my era… Read more
Oscars Fan? Enjoy an ‘Old Hollywood’ Vibe at one of Adelaide’s historic cinemas, such as The Capri or The Regal. by Carla Caruso Who doesn’t love a glitzy Hollywood awards night, from the SAGs to the Oscars and the Golden Globes? For a taste of that ‘old Hollywood’ vibe in our own backyard, nothing beats… Read more
Happy Birthday Play School Exhibition at the SA Maritime Museum, Port Adelaide – Review by Carla Caruso Do names like Jemima, Big Ted and Bananas in Pyjamas take you back in time? Then you won’t want to miss this birthday exhibition while it’s in town. Editors note: the exhibition has been extended until 31 January… Read more
A day out in Glenelg, South Australia by Carla Caruso There’s no need to travel interstate for amusement fun – this bayside suburb has it in spades. South Australia’s favourite palindrome is definitely G-L-E-N-E-L-G. While I spent a lot of weekends there as a youngster, since having kids, it’s sometimes fallen off my radar …… Read more
Summer holiday escape to the Mornington Peninsula & Melbourne in Victoria Australia’s answer to The O.C. (or The Hamptons) is just across the border – and you can combine it with a trip to Melbourne’s CBD. by Carla Caruso Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula has been whispering to me for some time. TV shows like Secret… Read more
Road trip to Port Augusta, South Australia by Carla Caruso Port Augusta proves a surprise winner for a quick getaway – and the towns along the way only add to the adventure. I’ve always thought of Port Augusta as more of a gateway to the Outback and less of a travel destination. That was until… Read more
Day-tripping in Marino, South Australia – including Marino Conservation Park and the new-look Bandon Terrace Reserve by Carla Caruso The suburb of Marino has it all for a day’s adventure, from a lighthouse hike to a rocky beach and a new seaside-themed playground. For some reason, the suburb of Marino has always called to me… Read more
Escape the city at at this family-friendly resort, featuring pools, waterslides, palm trees and entertainment galore. Review by Carla Caruso One of the less fun things about holidays can be the ‘getting there’ bit … from airport queues to the “Are we there yet?” cries from the back seat on long drives. Which is why… Read more
Kids’ Market at Clarence Park – Review, October 2019 by Carla Caruso Got old toys to move on, or have a budding young entrepreneur at home with a business idea? We know just the place for them… I’m all in favour of doing a ‘Marie Kondo’ and feeling the magic of tidying up. Decluttering! My… Read more
Flinders Uni’s ‘SpringFest’, plus walking trails – Review, October 2019 The southern suburbs uni recently opened its doors for a family-friendly event. But, as we discovered, the campus has even more to offer, including scenic walking trails. by Carla Caruso It’s been a while since I’ve been a uni student (scarily, almost two decades), so… Read more
Softfoot Alpaca Farm in Hindmarsh Valley (near Victor Harbor) and Brownhill Creek Tourist Park Not many local Adelaide tourist parks can claim to have had a pet mascot, except this one. Read about Alan the Alpaca’ who lived at Brownhill Creek Tourist Park. by Carla Caruso (2019) *Editor’s note: Since posting this story, we’ve heard the sad… Read more
Unley Museum’s New Touchscreen & Fun Exhibitions Community museums are like ‘secret’ suburban gems. If you’ve got one nearby, it’s well worth dropping in … and it’s often FREE to do so, as with the Unley Museum. by Carla Caruso This treasure trove, run by the Unley Council, brings to life the area’s past and… Read more
Mitcham Memorial Library & Brownhill Creek in Hawthorn If you thought libraries were just for bookworms or cranky types who like to ‘shh’ your kids, think again. Libraries aren’t what they used to be – particularly Hawthorn’s Mitcham Memorial Library. by Carla Caruso Following a $6.5 million rebuild, the new-look Mitcham Library flung open… Read more
MJ McInerney Reserve at West Croydon – Review by Carla Caruso The play space at MJ McInerney Reserve in West Croydon opened in July 2019 and it’s a corker. Those out north-west, rejoice! The revamped playground offers something for every age range, interest and season, and it’s all FREE … fun park fees not required…. Read more
Winter holiday escape to the Grampians in Victoria by Carla Caruso For many, the winter holidays are a good excuse to jet off somewhere warmer like the Gold Coast or Bali. But for something a little different last-minute (and, okay, chillier), have you considered the Grampians, just across the border? A mum friend suggested the… Read more
Nellie’s Garden, Mitcham Railway Station – Review July 2019 There’s nothing better than stumbling across hidden gems locally. And Nellie’s Garden, alongside the Mitcham Railway Station, is exactly one of those kinds of places… Whether you’re in the area to catch a train or cycling with the kids to the nearby Barrens Reserve playground, it’s… Read more
Brownhill Creek hike from McElligott’s Quarry Reserve in Mitcham It’s hard to believe that this nature hike, offering jaw-dropping Insta-worthy views, is only minutes from the city of Adelaide. Review by Carla Caruso I’m a keen jogger … well, I was keener before I had my twin boys. Now the juggle of child-minding and work… Read more
Cunning Little Vixen | Review Fun opera caper in forest. Cunning Little Vixen is opera like you’ve never seen it before, with magical forest creatures, child performers, bright colours, and comedy – in a non-traditional setting. As a parent, you hope to raise well-rounded children. And one way to help do that is to immerse… Read more
Newman’s Nursery Ruins Walk Some mums on Mother’s Day like pancakes in bed or the latest celebrity fragrance. I alternatively used the day as an excuse to drag my family of four on a hike. But as I knew would happen, they enjoyed the experience just as much as I did! I stumbled across information… Read more
Touch-a-Truck Marion – Play & Go Review I never took much notice of the different modes of transport around me on the road … until I had twin boys! My pair are five and I’m now like a bus tour guide en route, pointing out Mack trucks, rally cars and the like in the traffic…. Read more
Circus Rio Brings the Colour – Play & Go Review – April 2019 As a youngster I was an Enid Blyton fan and her circus books were some of my favourites, including Mr Galliano’s Circus. So I love any excuse to indulge my inner child, get in the Big Top and experience the offerings of… Read more
Warm, funny and inventively staged, this Adelaide production of Looking for Alibrandi brings new life to a beloved coming-of-age story. Review by Carla & Daniella Caruso From the moment the audience entered to Italian music and the aroma of simmering passata, it was clear that this Adelaide production of Looking for Alibrandi would be anything but… Read more