Well, just like that the holidays are almost over and we’re rallying to get ready for back to school! How did that happen?! I’m feeling so calm and relaxed and not quite feeling ready for the extra early wake ups and crazy mad rush that comes with a new school year – tell me I’m not alone?!

Anyway, today I’m talking all about back to school lunch accessories! I’ve found that the best way to get the girls excited about going back to school is to get them involved with the planning, and our faves at Smash Enterprises has some goodies from the Nude Food Mover Range available from Woolworths that the girls are just loving. This range is very affordable with items priced between $4 and $18 – music to my ears after 6 weeks of holidays, am I right Mums?!

NFM – Sandwich Box
Ideal for carrying sandwiches or rolls without packaging or wraps, the Nude Food Movers Sandwich Box keeps your healthy food fresh and secure – no leaks! Preparing a rubbish free lunch and looking after the environment has never been easier; simply wash and reuse!
Ideal for storing, transporting and eating sandwiches on the go!
Brightly coloured rubber highlights to prevent slipping on surface, plus looks great!
Hinged lids, means no more lost container lids – game changer!




NFM – Cracker Mover
Ideal for carrying crackers without the packaging or wrapper. It’s just the perfect size for the little hands, easy to open.





NFM- Snack Box
Ideal for carrying fruit, nuts and healthy snacks without packaging or wrap, Nude Food Movers Snack Box is a fun way to keep your food fresh and secure! Preparing portion controlled, rubbish free snacks and looking after the environment has never been easier; simply wash and reuse!
Ideal for storing, transporting and eating on-the-go snacks!
Brightly coloured rubber highlights – prevents slipping on surface, plus looks great!
Hinged lids, means no more lost container lids and locked in freshness.



NFM- Fruity Mover
Perfect for crunch and sip (fruit break) this is the most perfect size for the right amount of fruit. Keeps fruit fresh and easy to open with no leaks and no fuss.



NFM- Mini Rubbish-Free Lunch Box
Build a nutritious, rubbish free and portion controlled lunch for a healthy body and a healthy planet! The Nude Food Movers Mini Rubbish Free Lunchbox is the ultimate food transport system that eliminates the need for packaging and wrap! This compact and versatile lunchbox has two separate storage compartments, removable snack pods, as well as a handy sandwich seatbelt that ensures your lunch and snacks remain fresh and secure.
2 separate storage compartments, with two removable leak proof containers so you can mix and match your healthy food combinations
Sandwich ‘seatbelt’ – used to separate sandwiches or to separate freeze block from food items. Fits inside the stretchy Neoprene Cool Skin or Smash Insulated Light Lunch to keep your lunch and snacks cooler for longer
Hinged lids, means no more lost pieces.






Smash Caddy Coldbox
The Smash lunch bag will keep lunches cooler and fresher for longer with premium insulation and antimicrobial Blue IQ lining. Designed to fit the Smash Bento Switch Up.




Smash Bento Box
Another stylish Bento style lunch box is the Switch up range from Smash. The lunch box comes with removable divider to create two, three or four compartments depending on the lunch for the day. Make more out of one with this versatile lunch box. The insulated removable base to help keep food cooler during the day.




Everything we need to go back to school and pack a healthy rubbish free lunch! One of our new years resolutions as a family was to be less wasteful, and these boxes will totally help us do that, while focusing on health and convenience.

Get in quick to snap up your rubbish-free food containers ahead of the back-to-school rush! Available at Woolworths.

Back to school is upon us! I know – Christmas feels like it was yesterday. Time really flies in January! The girls and I wanted to share our ultimate backpack essentials to start the school year off right. All Mums know how stressful it is getting everything ready for the new year, so here are our five fave handy tech products that’ll be helping us through those tough few weeks back.


Audiofly AF33W MK2 Wireless Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones| RRP $59.99 | Stockist: JB Hi-Fi

Whether your kids are walking to school or wanting to chill out and listen to their favourite tunes at recess, the AF33W are ideal for hassle-free listening without compromise on quality. The AF33W MK2 also comes equipped with a microphone and volume control for calls and smart device functionality and up to 8 hours play time. An everyday essential, the stylish AF33W MK2 comes in three colourways of Eucalyptus Green, White & Rose-Gold and All-Black to suit any schools style.



FZ One powered by Alcatel | RRP $199 | Stockist:familyzone.com.au and Woolworths

The FZ One powered by Alcatel is a sleek Android smartphone with all the advanced functionality kids demand. It comes with key features to give parents peace-of-mind, with Family zone’s world-leading parental controls built right-in. This feature by Family Zone’s provides parents with unprecedented control over screen time - and access to social media, apps and games, including a fortnite cut-off feature.


Family RockStar 4-Port USB Charger | RRP $69.95 | Stockist: https://www.belkin.com/au/p/P-F8M990/

Home from school with devices drained causing unwanted family tension? Enter Belkin’s Family RockStar 4-Port Home Charger which allows everyone in the family to achieve optimal charge for their devices at the same time. A must-have for the connected family as the school year begins again, with enough juice to charge two tablets and two smartphones at the same time. Any port can charge any device thanks to an intelligent smart chip, which recognizes the connected device automatically and delivers the maximum power appropriate. This means optimal charge just after homework is finished!



Telstra Essentials Tablet 8” Powered by Alcatel |RRP $129 | Stockist: Telstra

The perfect purchase if you are looking at purchasing your children’s first tablet for back to school, the Telstra Essentials tablet features a dedicated Family Mode, which allows parents to pre-select the apps available for use and set parameters around screen time.  When home from school, adults can also make use of this clever 4G tablet that runs Android Oreo 8.1 by surfing the internet or making calls.


V-Fitness Kids Activity Monitor | RRP $29.95 | Stockist: BIG W

For the kids starting to become a little more conscious of their health (and the ones with a little bit of a competitive streak in the playground with friends), the V-Fitness Activity Monitor allows you to track your steps, distance travelled, and calories burnt, while monitoring heart rate and sleep. Slim in size with a big screen that displays tracked activity, time and quick view of smartphone messages and alerts, stats can be viewed, and preferences set up via the easy-to-use free i-gotU Life app (Android/iOS).



What gadgets will you be using this school year?! If you have any techno Mum-hacks that’ll make other back-to-school family’s lives easier, let me know in the comments!

Ok guys! This is the year – my big girl Madison will be starting primary school...eeeek! It’s such a huge moment as a parent watching your little ones reach these milestones. They grow up so quickly!

You know we are big Smiggle fans – in fact I bet most families are, right!? The girls love the bright products and cool designs. We could spend hours in there, I swear!



Thanks to Smiggle, Madison’s new big school lunch times are covered, with these cute lunchbox additions, which I’m certain will turn a few heads at school!  We went for the coordinated set, all matching with unicorn theme. It’s so much fun watching her get excited about starting school, and the unicorn accessories are definitely helping with that.

Faves Double Decker Lunchbox RRP $29.95 (unicorn) shop HERE

Faves Character Pencil Case RRP $19.95 (unicorn)
Shop HERE


Faves Straight Up Drink Bottle RRP $16.95 (unicorn)
Shop HERE



Have you got little ones starting school this year?! It’s such a big moment! Tell me how you’re preparing for the new chapter...

Heading back to school/preschool after school holidays can be an overwhelming time for everyone involved- the kids, the teachers and the parents!!

I’ve got both my children going back to preschool this year from Christmas Holidays, and this year Madison will be going more days as she starts school next year and Macie will be moving up to the preschool class.

I’m a little nervous to be honest, but also excited for them both to make friends, learn and start a new chapter.

I’ve put together a list of things we have been doing in the lead up,  and hope it’s helpful for your child and parents for going back to school.

Focus on the Kids’ Emotions- Kids pick up on our emotions, I’m guilty of being extremely emotional and you usually can see it in my face. Instead of focusing on our own emotions, Let’s zero in on how they are feeling.

Talk about going back to school- Build up the experience by talking about the exciting aspects of going back to school- Remind them of how they will be Seeing their friends, Ask questions about anticipated activities, room decor. Whatever you choose to talk about, the weeks leading up to that first day offers us opportunities to connect with our kids. It also gives us the chance to discuss any worries our children might have, as well as build enthusiasm.

Get appropriate stylish gear for your child-There’s lots of amazing stylish products for kids going back to school! We have chosen to go back to pre-school in Smiggle style!

2018 A5 Weekly Diary $14.95
Stay organised with this week to view diary featuring: important dates & holidays, 2018/2019 calendar summary, elastic closure & pen loop, ribbon bookmark & notes/contacts section! Choose from iridescent reptile finish with embroidery, or sparkly glitter!



A4 sequin reversey notebook RRP $29.95
Make a statement with this tactile A4 sized lined dual-coloured sequin covered journal with elastic book mark.




Squad pompom rainbow pen RRP $5.95
Write in style with the adorable rainbow coloured, pom pom pen! Pick any colour of the rainbow and make your mark. The pom pom is attached to the pen, perfect to make this pen easier to find and harder to lose!



Smile pom pom hair ties pack x4 $12.95
Hair ties with a Smiggle twist! 4 pack of pom pom hair ties! Perfect way to add a splash of colour to your uniform/outfit.


Smile unicorn hair ties pack x 12 $6.95
Unicorns are the latest craze and favourites, I’m sure my kids are not the only unicorn lovers? This set features 12 hair ties in an array of bright colours.




Cupcake Alphabet Keyring $9.95
Who doesn’t love a personal feel on their keyring? This gorgeous keyring comes complete with glitter filled cupcake and scented alphabet charm! 4cm x 3cm



My girls are excited to take these to pre school, These will help Boost the fun of starting the new school year by packing a little bit of their own personality in their school bag.

Keep having fun!
I think this one is super important. Keep having fun! Continue your weekly or monthly traditions, as well as your nightly rituals like reading before bed, having dinner as a family together, doing activities that still keep you connected to your child.

Hope these tips help!