Starting School
Prepare your child for starting school with our comprehensive resources. Discover tips on school readiness, essential supplies, and easing first-day jitters to ensure a smooth and confident transition into the school environment.
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Product Roundups
Discover mum-approved products that get our 'kiss of approval' See them all...
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Nibble Nooks: 15 Kids Bento Boxes Mums Recommend
A kids bento box is a fab investment for fussy eaters who like to keep foods separate for lunch. The itty-bitty compartments make packing nude-food […]
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13 Kids Drink Bottles (That Don’t Leak)
Whether you go for insulated stainless steel or non-toxic plastic, kids’ drink bottles encourage little ones to stay hydrated with water throughout the day, setting […]
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17 Toddler Backpacks (Perfect for Daycare)
Change of clothes? Check. Water bottle? Check. Extra jacket? Check. Random treasures collected on the way? Also check. When a toddler starts daycare or preschool, […]
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16 Insulated Lunch Bags (That Are Easy to Clean)
Say goodbye to the era of overheated and mushy sandwiches, all thanks to the ingenious redesign of the humble brown paper bag into colourful insulated […]
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14 Insulated Food Jars (That Keep Foods Hot & Cold)
Time to lift your lunchbox game? I know the feeling. When the kids started complaining the yoghurt was lukewarm and the sandwiches came back all […]
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13 Kids Library Bags (That Aren’t Too Big)
Raising tiny bookworms? I know the feeling. My little explorer is a library regular, toting home towering piles that would make fellow bibliophiles blush. But […]
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School Readiness
Everything you need to prepare your little learner for their first day of school. PLUS tips, tricks and #mumhacks for success. Read more...
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Book List: 23 books about starting school
Starting school for the first time is a big step. Reading stories about what to expect can calm those first day jitters while getting youngsters […]
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39 easy school hairstyles for girls
It’s time to part with the pony and give piggies the flick. If the thought of starting another school year playing salon stylist has you […]
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9 Adorable First Day of School Signs
Say cheese little one – it’s time to start school and we’re ramping up the cute factor by adding the most adorable signs to iconic […]
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7 Things Organised Mums Do Before the Start of School
School holidays vanish in a flash and before you know it, it’s back to school for little learners. Avoid the back to school madness by […]
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Easy Alphabet Muscle Trainer for Toddlers
Empty out the recycling bin and get your hot glue guns ready, it’s time to make a genius toddler board. Aimed at teaching the alphabet […]
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DIY Heart Hugs Buttons to Comfort Anxious Kids
Mum’s Grapevine reader Vikkie Triantafyllou shared her clever, no-sew way to soothe anxious feelings after it helped her daughter’s start to school. Vikkie had seen […]
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Kids School Lunch Ideas
Pack a healthy (and eaten!) school lunch, everytime. Read more...
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14 Creative Ideas to Make Lunchtime Fun
Whether your tot is a fussy eater or food fiend, adding some fun to lunchtime is sure to keep everyone happy – and full! Think […]
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Chocolate Cake with Hidden Veggies for School Lunches
Dense and delicious, this chocolate beetroot cake is the perfect recipe for the whole family. Rich cocoa pairs beautifully with the sweetness of beetroot for […]
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19 Creative Non-Sandwich Lunch Box Ideas
When the kids head back to school it means we head back to prepping school lunches (sigh). To kick-start your kitchen creativity we’re saying bon […]
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7 easy slices for school lunch boxes
The kids are back at school and it’s time to lift your lunch box game. We’ve been busy gathering a selection of yummy slices to surprise your little […]
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7 delicious gluten-free muffins to munch
A mid-morning muffin is the perfect treat to munch on. Great for the lunchbox, they’re a fab nude food for school-aged kiddos, yep, even those with a […]
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11 scrumptious no-sandwich lunch ideas
We love creative lunch ideas, but sometimes (most of the time) we just need ideas that tick off the big 4 lunch criteria: healthy, easy, […]
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7 no-bake slices for the lunch box
We all like a little treat in our lunch box, especially when we’ve made it ourselves. For times when there simply aren’t enough hours in […]
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Making a school lunch: what you need to know
When your child first starts school, packing their lunch box can be daunting. You want it to be healthy, nutritious and give them enough energy to get […]
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16 lunch box ideas you can freeze in advance
If the thought of busy early mornings and prepping the kids lunch box has you breaking into sweats, don’t fret. We’re here to make the morning […]
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