So, hands up who was just excited about the latest Muppets movie as their kids? Or who had to answer “Mum, who are the Muppets, anyway?” while dragging their offspring to the cinema? Nostalgia junkies can now indulge in a Muppets manicure courtesy of OPI. With names like ‘Rainbow Connection’, ‘Excuse Moi!’ and ‘Gone Gonzo!’, this themed nail polish range will keep you feeling like a kid at heart.
Available from David Jones stores and selected salons.
New from the makers of the super cute DINGaRING teething toys comes a range of soft little friends to delight your newborn. Inspired by Australian wildlife, Heart Felt Creations have fuzzy bellies for cuddling, floppy limbs for pulling, and noisy bits for shaking and crinkling. We love the Aussie names – pick up a Bazza Bee for your baby or a Trev Turtle for your tiny one.
Available from Kawaii Kids – $15
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OK Go are famous for their creative music videos, including the awesome Here it goes again featuring synchronised treadmill dance moves – and many more since then. Now they’ve made a cute stop-motion video for Sesame Street about colours. Give it a whirl – it’s catchy and fun. I found myself singing “Blue and red make WHAT?” all morning. Kids can also play Sesame Street’s online colour game for more fun.
Just launched, Kai is the new range of fabulous footwear for 3-8 year olds by See Kai Run. Bright colours, racing stripes and pretty adornments meet sturdy, flexible soles and a super comfortable fit. The perfect meld between dressy and everyday, your little-big kids will get a real kick out of this collection! Check out the full winter range online now, including all their latest styles for babies and under 3s as well.
Available from See Kai Run – priced from $74.95
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Not content with sorting out your kids’ luggage and toy transport, the peeps at Trunki are now making it easier to get some shut-eye whilst on the road. Amen to that! The Sleepihedz combo contains a cute inflatable pillow and snuggly blanket (with a pocket for teddy). We love the little gripper on the pillow that keeps the blanky tucked in.
Trunki Snoozihedz available from Yooneek – $33
So this is either a cute lunchbox idea or pure torture – you decide! Fool your brain in to thinking you’re satisfying its fast-food cravings with a burger bento box. Layers of meat patty, lettuce and bun open up to reveal handy little compartments for your real lunch. Hopefully, your taste buds won’t be disappointed and your waistline will thank you!
Available from Third Drawer Down – $18
From favourite hoodie to fairy dress, if it doesn’t have a place to hang it ends up on the floor. Create a tidy room with these terrific trees that are just the right height for kids to hang up their own stuff (ha ha!) while adding some cute design cred to your home. Just imagine a world of (organised) possibilities … tidy dress-ups, schoolbags off the floor, and no more lost hats!
Available from Mocka – AUD$39.95
Fairies and elves will never go hungry as long as your child keeps this miniature French grocery store open for business! Beautifully decorated both inside and out, this portable play set by Moulin Roty is housed in a mini suitcase, opening up to reveal teeny shelves and drawers perfect for storing diminutive delicacies.
Available from Entropy – $74.95
Australians all let us rejoice, for we are young and freeee! Let the little and big people show some pride on Australia Day with these fair dinkum finds.
B. Victoria Mason ‘Australia’ necklace available from Lark – $175
C. Make Me Iconic ‘Munchies’ puzzle available from Lark – $30
D. King parrot ceramic lamp available from Bonnie and Nell – $690
E. Australian animal mask set available from My Dolly and Me – $61.60
F. Koala poster available from Printspace – $39
G. Sydney cushions available from Make Me Iconic – $85
H. DINGaRING koala teething toy available from biome – $19.95
I. ‘Future Lifesaver” onesies available from Surf Life Saving Shop – $16.95
J. Australian towns vinyl art available from Twisted Pieces on MadeIt – $35
K. Wooden toy Sydney Ferry ($95) and Melbourne tram ($90) from Make Me Iconic
L. Anamalz kangaroo available from Peanut Gallery – $9.95
Source: Jason Lee via mymodernmet.comThere are only so many ‘firsts’ in life, so it’s worth turning them in to special memories. Here are 10 fun ideas for marking your little one’s first day of school or kinder.
