Hands up if you’re all in when it comes to making your Christmas Feast the most wonderful day of the year! Get your gingerbread on because we are too.
With IGA, an extra festive Christmas is easy!
Melt-in-your-mouth full and half hams procured from Australian pork and prawns so fresh you’ll think they’ve leapt out of the ocean onto your plate. IGA’s pork loins, shoulders and rolls crackle but stay juicy, and the turkey and lamb will have everyone coming back for more!
With IGA, making your Christmas extra festive is as simple as a drop in and shop and then a little tweak here and there before the big day.
We’re looking for active Mouths of Mums members who love to make their Christmas celebrations extra festive and are keen to spend a little more time than usual on some very special menu items.
We’ll give you an IGA voucher and send you off to IGA to shop for one or two extra festive menu items. Then we’ll ask you to create something extra festive and share your recipe so that you can bring to life the quality of IGA’s Christmas range.
Imagine serving your family an early and extra festive Crispy Rolled Pork with Plum Jam or a Pineapple Glazed Xmas Ham with all the trimmings. If pork doesn’t fit your Extra Festive Christmas List, try a succulent Apricot and Pistachio Xmas Turkey Roll or a Panettone Stuffed Xmas Lamb. All or one, these beauties will bring the extra festive sparkle to every Christmas table!
Of course, an extra festive Christmas doesn’t end with the meats! Dessert is arguably just as festive, and on Christmas Day everyone’s allowed a slice of everything … it would be rude not to! Load up your trolley at IGA with everything you need for an indulgent Triple Berry Xmas Trifle, a Sticky Date Xmas Pudding (check out that toffee nut crackle on top) or a Mango Tiramisu Xmas Cake that celebrates the freshest mangoes around.
Selected reviewers will need to create a recipe or two then share their review, photo and video before December 10th, 2025. We want to use your reviews and ideas to inspire others so we need it early.
A corner store feel but really a supermarket.
Lots of great finds in store especially at Christmas, that you don’t find elsewhere.
Lovely dinner options and fresh food. Great bread and cake range. Easy to access and available at hours others aren’t. I recommend IGA whole heartedly and am pleased to make it part of my shopping routine.
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer purchased their own products for this review.
I visited the Sefton Park (SA store) to pick up my goodies for a Christmas Fest at work. I was so happily surprised (as its been a LONG time since I shopped at IGA) to find not only some really cool Christmas stuff but some really unique and yummy products for day to day cooking. I think this IGA is going to be my new go-to store as the range, quality and selections are top-tier
I made Cheeseburger Sausage Rolls, my Annual German Pfeffernüsse cookies, a moist Banana Bread, pomegranate chocolate bark, and some Cinnamon Scrolls with walnuts. I left work with my storage containers clean and a very happy team who enjoyed every last crumb
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
I recently went to a new store as my local wasn’t on the list to accept the vouchers. The store was nice and large a different was really easy to navigate with my pram. I was happy with the selection of items, I was able to get all items that I required and even got some extras for my trolley. The checkout area is a little odd, otherwise it was a great shopping experience.
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
I recently shopped at IGA for my Christmas dinner ingredients, and the experience was great. The store was clean, easy to navigate, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I found everything I needed for my turkey dish and Christmas cake, and the quality of the produce and ingredients was excellent. Prices were a little higher than the big supermarkets, but the convenience and service made it worth it. Overall, it was a pleasant and reliable shopping experience.
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
I shopped at IGA Georges Hall to buy all the ingredients for my show-stopping dessert. I made a white chocolate, pistachio and passionfruit frozen pudding. It was so easy to find all my ingredients that were top notch quality at affordable prices. The choice of brands and variety of items was fantastic along with the fact you don’t have to line up in long queues and can avoid the crowds at all cost! I’ll definitely be back for more Christmas grocery shopping.
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
In this season of life as a young mum to a toddler and a baby, my priority this Christmas is on simple yet delicious dishes using high quality local produce where the flavours can really sing (and which don’t require me to stand in the kitchen all day!) I popped into my local Stirling IGA, where the staff including the owner Richard went out of their way to help me when I asked for advice on selecting a ham on the bone. With their expert advice, I chose a beautiful cut of Princi Western Australian ham on the bone. It’s premium produce and I love knowing I’m supporting local food businesses and farmers. I glazed the ham at home using my home-made apricot jam, cloves and pineapple juice, and cooked it low and slow for about 2 hours at 150 degrees. It doesn’t get much more simple that that. As for the taste…
it’s absolutely sensational of course! Thanks Stirling IGA!
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
I went to my local IGA to shop. The range of products was fantastic. It was well stocked and the products were all nicely presented. They had a great range of products in all areas from the fresh fruit and veg to the meat and Deli section.
I decided to make a charcuterie board for Christmas. I found new products to try and some family favorites. Quite a few of the things I needed were on special too.
The cheese fridge had so many products & surprisingly stocked quite a few local cheeses from the Yarra valley.
I really enjoyed shopping at my local IGA.
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
A simple chicken and veg roast is a staple at our table on Christmas and IGA provides fresh quality at affordable prices. The chicken was absolutely amazing value costing me only $4.30 ($2.95 a kg). They weren’t the biggest but at that price you could purchase multiple. The vegetables were all fresh and again were all at affordable prices. I was able to pick up a potato bake seasoning mix and some gravy. IGA had everything I needed for my meal and it was all easy to locate. It was a pleasure shopping at the Ballarat East store with a wide range of festive products, affordable prices and friendly staff. I will be back!
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
Christmas can be a stressful time of year but you can get organized with IGA stocked full for your Christmas needs! Ranging from deli meats, decadent cheeses to suit all tastes to Christmas hams, roast pork, and prawns! I ducked into my local IGA and grabbed everything I needed to make my platters for easy entertaining. Less time spent running to different shops means more time spent catching up with friends!
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
We had our annual work Christmas lunch party for the volunteers and staff last Monday. We were told to bring lunch and dessert to share. Using the fresh ingredients from the local IGA, I made Vanilla Cake with white frosting and topped it with berries and a dust of icing sugar. It was enjoyed by all!
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
I popped into IGA with a few festive snack ideas in mind and walked out feeling wildly accomplished. I made ice-cream sandwiches, hot honey ham finger sandwiches and candy cane pretzel bites all from one shop. The variety of ingredients was genuinely impressive, from everyday staples to fun, seasonal bits that make hosting easy and creative. It’s the kind of place where you go in for one thing and leave inspired. Perfect for last-minute entertaining or when you want to make something a little extra without running to multiple stores.
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
I was able to make a festive Christmas meal with purchasing a beautiful leg roast lamb that was baked slow in the oven with roast potatoes and a side of gravy. To continue the festive feels I purchased a chocolate sponge, cream, strawberries, custard and jelly to make a triffle for dessert that my while family to enjoy.
Would I buy from IGA again maybe yes the store I went to had a good range but not alot to choose from in fresh meats but I found 5je store staff very helpful as I did have some issues with a few stores not accepting the e card voucher and the one O attended took some time to sort it out so that is something that needs to be looked at as alot of stores don’t accept this as payment.
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
We had our Christmas family gear with the in-laws tonight. After shopping at IGA I was able to purchase very fresh veggies potatoes, carrots, pumpkin , corn , broccoli for our roast pork that I also purchased there, it was only $22.79 and it was huge and enough to feed 12 of us. I also bought a pavlova which I whipped up some cream and berries for the top which was also purchased at IGA
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
A corner store feel but really a supermarket.
Lots of great finds in store especially at Christmas, that you don’t find elsewhere.
Lovely dinner options and fresh food. Great bread and cake range. Easy to access and available at hours others aren’t. I recommend IGA whole heartedly and am pleased to make it part of my shopping routine.
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer purchased their own products for this review.
The past couple weeks in Sydney have been hellishly hot and all our Christmas lunches people have gravitated to the cold items so for my “bring a dish” work event I made the most beautiful cold mediterranean pasta salad which housed delicious sun-dried tomatoes and macadamias that I got from the local IGA and folded through a spicy muhamarra dip. I was very pleased when it was the first dish that got finished and nice to get out of my dessert only stage of life.
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
My local IGA always has plenty to inspire a festive Christmas, and this trip was no exception. The store was full of fresh produce—beautiful meats, fruit, and vegetables—but I was looking for something extra festive. When I spotted the French macarons on special, I knew instantly that I wanted to try making my first macaron croquembouche.
Shopping was simple and enjoyable. The festive decorations throughout the store added to the Christmas spirit, and everything I needed was easy to find. Checkout was smooth as well, with friendly staff who made the experience even more pleasant.
For the croquembouche, I used a metal Christmas tree form, which I covered in gladwrap. From there, it was just a matter of placing the macarons evenly around the base and working my way upwards. I made a quick butter icing to help hold them in place. The whole process was surprisingly easy, required no cooking at all, and the final result was a stunning centrepiece. If you’re looking for a simple but impressive dessert idea, I’m sure you could do it too.
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
I generally do not do major shops at IGA however when this opportunity came around, I was extremely surprised how well stocked IGA is! My partner and I made lasagna, various salads and a lamb dish. We were very happy with the quality of the ingredients and had a wonderful family meal!
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
This festive season I decided to make a Christmas tree dip, and my local IGA made the whole process surprisingly easy and enjoyable. The store layout was simple to navigate, and the dairy section had an impressively large range of dips and cheeses. I ended up choosing two French Onion dips along with a tub of cream cheese—everything I needed was right there, and the variety made it easy to get creative.
Preparing the dip was straightforward. Because French Onion dip is quite soft, I mixed in the softened cream cheese to give the mixture a firmer texture. After combining everything, I wrapped it tightly in cling wrap and shaped it into a cone using baking paper. An overnight chill (or a brief freeze) helped it set perfectly.
On the day of serving, decorating was the fun part. IGA’s great selection of antipasto made it easy to add flavour and colour: halved stuffed olives, sun-dried tomato strips, and red cocktail onions created a festive look. For the finishing touch, I cut a star from the side of a capsicum. Paired with Jatz, water crackers, and mini toasts, the platter really stood out and made a cheerful centrepiece for a group get-together.
My shopping experience at IGA was just as positive as the cooking. I had an issue with my phone at checkout, and while one friendly staff member helped me, another quickly opened a second register to assist the customers behind me. Their teamwork and kindness created a genuinely pleasant atmosphere that even the other customers responded to.
Overall, IGA made both the shopping and the creating effortless and enjoyable. I’ll definitely be back for my next festive idea!
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
I visited the Sefton Park (SA store) to pick up my goodies for a Christmas Fest at work. I was so happily surprised (as its been a LONG time since I shopped at IGA) to find not only some really cool Christmas stuff but some really unique and yummy products for day to day cooking. I think this IGA is going to be my new go-to store as the range, quality and selections are top-tier
I made Cheeseburger Sausage Rolls, my Annual German Pfeffernüsse cookies, a moist Banana Bread, pomegranate chocolate bark, and some Cinnamon Scrolls with walnuts. I left work with my storage containers clean and a very happy team who enjoyed every last crumb
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
My local IGA, was a spacious store to get around. Easy to navigate where the basics of my dessert where in the store. Used Black and Gold, flour, sugar, oats, which made the Apple and Berry Crumble really cost efficient especially when the cost around Christmas time adds up quickly. I used a 800g tin of a well-known brand of sliced apple, as it worked out cheaper to buy that size rather than two 400g tins like I used to buy. I was originally going to purchase a fresh punnet of raspberries, blackberries and blueberries individually, but I saw in IGA they had frozen mixed berries in the Community Co range, which would definitely be sweeter than fresh as the berries are frozen at the time of picking. Not only using frozen berries worked out only a 3rd of the cost of fresh, they came in resealable bag, if I chose to not use whole pack (however, I did end up using the whole pack).
I always make the crumble mix part on Christmas Eve as it is a quick dessert to knock together, before the chaos and fun of Christmas the next day. So before I clear away all the torn-up Christmas wrapping of the morning, I assemble the crumble and bung it in the oven to cook.
It’s my go to ‘partially healthy’ Christmas dessert, minus the choice of cream and custards, that takes no brain power to whip together, one that I will continue to do for years to come, particularly when the staples are of the Crumble are always easy to get at IGA.
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
I recently went to a new store as my local wasn’t on the list to accept the vouchers. The store was nice and large a different was really easy to navigate with my pram. I was happy with the selection of items, I was able to get all items that I required and even got some extras for my trolley. The checkout area is a little odd, otherwise it was a great shopping experience.
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
I make my list, checked it twice and went to a place I know is always nice – my local IGA!
No problem finding everything I needed and more for my Christmas feast!!!!!
On the ‘good list’ aka menu:
Honey glazed ham with mango chutney
Scalloped potatoes with crispy bacon
Grilled pumpkin beetroot and haloumi
Strawberry nests with blueberries and passion fruit
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
I recently shopped at IGA for my Christmas dinner ingredients, and the experience was great. The store was clean, easy to navigate, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I found everything I needed for my turkey dish and Christmas cake, and the quality of the produce and ingredients was excellent. Prices were a little higher than the big supermarkets, but the convenience and service made it worth it. Overall, it was a pleasant and reliable shopping experience.
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
I shopped at IGA Georges Hall to buy all the ingredients for my show-stopping dessert. I made a white chocolate, pistachio and passionfruit frozen pudding. It was so easy to find all my ingredients that were top notch quality at affordable prices. The choice of brands and variety of items was fantastic along with the fact you don’t have to line up in long queues and can avoid the crowds at all cost! I’ll definitely be back for more Christmas grocery shopping.
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
In this season of life as a young mum to a toddler and a baby, my priority this Christmas is on simple yet delicious dishes using high quality local produce where the flavours can really sing (and which don’t require me to stand in the kitchen all day!) I popped into my local Stirling IGA, where the staff including the owner Richard went out of their way to help me when I asked for advice on selecting a ham on the bone. With their expert advice, I chose a beautiful cut of Princi Western Australian ham on the bone. It’s premium produce and I love knowing I’m supporting local food businesses and farmers. I glazed the ham at home using my home-made apricot jam, cloves and pineapple juice, and cooked it low and slow for about 2 hours at 150 degrees. It doesn’t get much more simple that that. As for the taste…
it’s absolutely sensational of course! Thanks Stirling IGA!
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
With Christmas just around the corner, I wanted to get ahead and test out a couple of new recipes so I could change up my normal ‘safe’ menu for Christmas Day.
I selected to make a Christmas ham with pineapple pantry glaze and a Mango Tiramisu, I found the recipes on the IGA website. Very simple to follow and both tasted delicious! The ingredients I got from IGA were tasty and everyone who ate the dishes commented on how delicious they were, in particular the quality of the ham was a repeated praise with the family.
I grabbed everything I needed for both dishes from Ritchies IGA Taren Point in the one single shop and with two kids under 5 the ease of not needing to shop across multiple stores for ingredients was fantastic.
Both recipes now that I’ve tested and tasted them both will be going on my Christmas Day menu!
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
I went to my local IGA to shop. The range of products was fantastic. It was well stocked and the products were all nicely presented. They had a great range of products in all areas from the fresh fruit and veg to the meat and Deli section.
I decided to make a charcuterie board for Christmas. I found new products to try and some family favorites. Quite a few of the things I needed were on special too.
The cheese fridge had so many products & surprisingly stocked quite a few local cheeses from the Yarra valley.
I really enjoyed shopping at my local IGA.
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
I was not expecting much from the little IGA at Leumeah, but I was pleasantly surprised to find a selection of Christmas hams! I picked the biggest one I could find and a selection of veggies for roasting and oranges and rosemary for decoration. After preparing the ham, I made a brown sugar glaze and 2 hours later my shop stopping ham was ready. Many at our Christmas party were wowed by the sight of the ham, and even more gave me raving reviews of the taste – not too salty and perfect with the chosen glaze. It was served with roasted cauliflower and potatoes and was truly delicious. At the end of the night an almost 6kg ham was demolished. Thank you for the opportunity to try an IGA ham.
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
A long standing Christmas tradition in my house. This year, my 6 year old son begged to make a sugar cookie house for his class end of year celebration. How lucky we were to be able to pop to our local IGA and grab everything we needed in one swoop. My son loved making this and is super proud of his creation!
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
This reviewer received a voucher to purchase their products for this review.
I recently visited IGA to pick up ingredients for homemade chocolate cookies, and I was really impressed with the whole experience. The store was clean, well-organised, and easy to navigate, which made finding everything I needed so simple. The baking aisle was fully stocked, and the quality of the ingredients—especially the chocolate chips and butter—was excellent.
The staff were friendly and happy to help, and the prices were reasonable too. Thanks to IGA, my homemade choc cookies turned out delicious! I’ll definitely be back for more baking supplies.
Now that you've shopped at IGA, how would you rate the range and experience?
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Genius Beach And Pool Tips Every Aussie Mum Should Know
Summer beach and pool days are core childhood memory creators, but getting the kids out the door, not so much! From wrestling wriggly toddlers into rashies to arguing with teens trying to dodge sunscreen and cramming half the house into the car, the exhaustion can kick in before we’ve even set foot on the sand!
But there are some very clever tips that will make even the most stressful summer days smooth sailing – and the Mouths of Mums community know them all! Which is why we asked our mums for their hints, hacks and tips – from sand removal to stress-free sunscreen application (we’re going to introduce you to the fabulous new Banana Boat SmartMist Sunscreen Sprays that will make your life so much easier).
You’ll want to take note before you next hit the beach or pool!
Pack Smart, Not Big
Do you feel like you take waaayyy too much when you head to the beach or pool, and then you seem to forget a couple of key things that would have made life so much easier?
Our Mouths of Mums community swear by this fab list of essentials which should be in every mum’s beach kit, and
A plastic bag for wet towels and bathers
A dry bag for clothes
A bucket or basin to wash off sandy toys
A ‘clean zone’, sand-free blanket or mat for eating and changing
A pop-up tent for changing
Waterproof phone case
Talcum powder to get sticky, wet sand off little feet. Just pop it on and brush it off – it’s magic!
A hand-held car vac for quick sand cleanups!
“The amount of times my kids have gone home in wet chafing swimming costumes because they didn’t want anyone to see them changing is unbelievable! Our pop up tent has been life changing! We all drive home comfy and cosy! Lastly, a sand proof picnic blanket is so perfect for a sand reprieve! The sand literally falls right through them!” – MoM Member
Get Safety Sorted Before The Fun Starts
It’s pretty hard to get the kids’ attention once you’re at the beach or pool, so the safety talk should really start at home. Our mums recommend chatting to the kids about:
Swimming between the flags at the beach
Setting a meeting spot in case anyone gets separated
Sunscreen: Always apply sunscreen 20 minutes before heading outdoors. And set alarms to reapply every two hours throughout the day. Reapply immediately after swimming or using a towel.
Applying sunscreen at the start of the day and regularly throughout is so important, but it usually causes the most arguments. Kids don’t want to stop, teens assure you they ‘did it already’.
That’s where Banana Boat’s new SmartMist™ Sunscreen Spray SPF50+ actually makes a difference. The iconic sunscreen brand has just launched its newest product, which turns sunscreen time into something simple and fun. It’s an easy and convenient way to tick off sun safety – which isn’t always easy when it comes to kids!
Why Banana Boat SmartMist Sunscreen Spray makes sunscreen easier
The Smart Control Spray gives you the choice of a short spray for tricky spots or a long spray for larger areas like those wiggly little legs, making application simple and convenient. It also sprays from any angle – just spray, rub in and you’re ready for playtime.
Clear, lightweight formula that absorbs fast and with no greasy feel.
SPF50+ broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection and 4-hour water resistant.
Kids SmartMist™ is mild and gentle for kid’s sensitive skin, fragrance free and contains Aloe and Vitamin E.
Sport SmartMist™ features high-performance Powerstay Technology™, designed to stay on through sweat and water.
Banana Boat SmartMist makes those important sunscreen stops much easier and effective and is perfect for active Aussie families this summer.
Prep & Time It Perfectly
There’s nothing worse than kids itching to get to the beach while you’re trying to remember everything you need to pack – it makes everyone frazzled. So get prepped early – even the night before. And time your departure to minimise the amount of time in the car (and the amount of times the kids ask ‘are we there yet?!’.
“Packing the car the night before, always a huge help getting the bucket, cabana, and bag of spare clothes/towels in the boot. We usually leave straight after breakfast to avoid heavy traffic as the beach is an hour away.” – MoM Member
Pack Smart Snacks
Snacks are a must, but it can be tricky to know what’s going to survive a hot, Aussie summer day – and what’s good for hungry tummies. Here’s what our mums recommend:
Chopped fruit
Crackers
Boiled eggs
Drink bottles that have been frozen overnight
“We have a few allergies/intolerances, so being prepared with food is helpful and saves us the search and some money. I pre-chop carrots, cucumber, apples, boiled egg, in a handy separating container, a packet of chips, dip, and bring water bottles. If it’s a longer day planned at the beach I’ll bring lunch too.” – MoM Member
A chaos-free beach day. Yes please!
You don’t need a military-style plan to enjoy a sunny day out. A beach trolley, some prep, and an easy sunscreen like SmartMist™ are enough to help things run calmly – or at least calm-ish!
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Wear protective clothing, a hat and sunglasses in addition to sunscreen. Reapply frequently every 2 hours or more often when sweating and immediately after swimming or using a towel. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure.
Mouths of Mums is proudly working with Banana Boat to bring you this article.
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I love how it can use for a WIDE SPRAY or a SHORT SPRAY!
How handy and Quick! These innovative ideas are what Families need!
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Thanks Banana Boat and Mouths of Mums for putting it out there
Planning for a trip to the beach can be a lot of effort and quite a drive for me as i am at least 30 minutes away from the local beach. I find I have to pack a lot of things but this article was a fantastic read as i never thought that Talcum powder could help remove sand. I am going to try this, i love the idea. I also like the idea of packing bento boxes for each person rather than taking lots of different containers with food in it.
Along with strategic planning for a trip to the beach it is also very important to plan the time of day for a trip to the beach. We always check the UV index and we also make a trip to the beach when it is cooler and avoid the hottest part of the day.
A great article with loads of useful tips! I find that to enjoy one day at the beach needs a week of preparation. It’s a real chore to make sure you’ve got everything… and then you need 2 dozen hands to carry everything. We actually bought a beach trolley on wheels which helps to transport all our stuff from the car to the beach. So much easier!
I agree with the less is more approach when going to the beach. We plan and get organised early and pack and then stand back and take a good look and then repack. It is surprising what is actually needed and used at the beach. An approach that is organised is the key to a great time at the beach.
So happy to share the magic of baby powder after a messy day at the beach or park! It’s been a game changer for us.
Not quite as elaborate as the pop up tent, but a large towel with a hood has been great to discretely change out of bathers! It’s my husband’s go to now haha
My biggest tip is to be very clear who’s watching the kids, especially when they’re in the water. Like, actually verbally hand over and make sure it’s acknowledged if you’re going somewhere (like to the bathroom). That can definitely save lives, but also save panics about lost kids in crowded spaces.
Some really good tips here! I had no idea about the talcum powder hack – who would have known! That is amazing and I will definitely try it next time we go to the beach! It is definitely worthwhile getting things ready the night before though, especially if you want to leave before midnight lol.
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