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Let their AMAZING Out at Officeworks

February 8 2016 By melbournemamma 3 Comments

In collaboration with Officeworks

 

I remember back to school time when I was a kid and how exciting it was to go shopping for school supplies.

 

My kids are the same – they love the thought of picking out their own things to take to school. So when I told them we were going to Officeworks, they were in the car before I could say “let’s go shopping” – I wonder where they get that from…….

 

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SunRice Lunch Box Pack Giveaway

January 28 2016 By melbournemamma 29 Comments

Back to school lunch planning is so important for little monsters, and it can be super-stressful for mum and dad. What will they eat? What’s healthy? What can we buy ahead to make mornings easier?

 

However, choosing lunch box snacks doesn’t need to be complicated…

 

SunRice Devilish Chicken Mini Bites, healthy, bite-sized brown rice cakes made using the goodness of Australian, locally-grown brown rice. A tasty, fun, portion-controlled snack that has less fat than regular potato chips: easy for mum and dad and healthy for kids!

 

I’m giving away three ultimate lunch box packs! …

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Back 2 School with Smiggle

January 23 2014 By melbournemamma 1 Comment

My kids love Smiggle (and so do I), so when I told my daughter we needed to get some Back to School supplies, she immediately insisted that we go there.

 

Am I the only one who feels like I’m in a candy store when I walk in the door. I love how everything is colour coordinated.

 

My daughter has inherited my love of stationery, so together we go nuts in there.

 

Here are our top picks for school. …

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Meyu – School Shoes for Cool Kids

January 20 2014 By melbournemamma Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you, but I feel like these school holidays have just flown by.

 

It just feels like a few weeks ago that my daughter finished her last day of Prep and began her transition to Grade 1!

 

It suddenly dawned on me last week that I need to get organised with ‘Back to School‘ goodies. So, when Meyu invited me to come along and check out their range of school shoes, I couldn’t resist.

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