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Ingham’s Free Range Freezer Range
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I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family
Ingham’s Free Range Freezer Range :
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Life as a Mum can get super busy! Even in busy times, it’s important to us to give our families the best.  Which is why we all need some quick, easy, go-to meals that everyone loves but are healthy too.

Which is why we are so excited to be giving MoM members the chance to trial and review the brand new Ingham’s Free Range Freezer range!

The new Ingham’s Free Range Freezer range has been developed specifically to give families fresh, healthy meal solutions … big on taste, big on value and huge on quality. Ingham’s new Free Range freezer range brings Free Range chicken into everyday favourites.  Free Range Chicken Nuggets, Free Range Chicken Tenderloins (in two delicious flavours) and Free Range Chicken Kievs.  Only the finest Free Range Australian Chicken raised on local FREPA accredited farms goes into this range.

So quick to prepare – so whoever is in charge of dinner will LOVE them. And so golden, juicy and delicious – so everyone will LOVE them!

The Ingham’s Free Range Freezer Range is available exclusively in Woolworths, brand new in the FREEZER section in August 2018 … so we’re looking for Mums who’d like to try the range at home with their families and then tell us all about it in a review.

Ingham’s New Free Range Freezer Range includes:

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Ingham’s Free Range Chicken Breast Garlic Butter Kievs with a Sourdough Crumb Mix

Made with bone-in chicken breast from Australian free range chickens raised on local farms. No artificial colours or flavours.

Simply heat, serve and enjoy.
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Ingham’s Free Range Chicken Breast Nuggets coated in a Ciabatta Crumb

Made with chicken breast from Australian free range chickens raised on local farms. No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Simply heat, serve and enjoy.
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Ingham’s Free Range Chicken Tenderloins with a Wholemeal and Quinoa Crumb

Made with chicken tenderloins from Australian free range chickens raised on local farms. No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Simply heat, serve and enjoy.
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Ingham’s Free Range Chicken Tenderloins with a Rustic Sweet Chilli Crumb

Made with chicken tenderloins from Australian free range chickens raised on local farms. No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Simply heat, serve and enjoy.

Mums are now trialling Ingham’s new Free Range Freezer Range?

For the Ingham’s Free Range Freezer Range product review, we’ve sent selected Mums a voucher to head into their nearest Woolworths supermarket to pick up products from the range.

We’re asking mums to try products from the range at home and then post their reviews on this page and photos on their socials.

Find out more about Ingham’s new Free Range Freezer Range.

<strong”>Have you tried Ingham’s new Free Range Freezer Range?

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Published 10th August 2018

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  • a favourite in our house kids loved them

    Our family loved Ingham’s Free Range Chicken Breast Nuggets coated in a Ciabatta Crumb. Nuggets are a loved product in our house but these felt like a premium nugget. The flavour was great . We will buy again. Kids were surprised at the taste, my son said wow mum these are really nice
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Winner Chicken Dinner!

    I was fortunate enough to try out the new Ingham's chicken range and it is delicious. We tried out the ciabatta-crumbed chicken nuggets and they are so tasty! The whole family was impressed with the quality of these nuggets and the ciabatta infused coating was a nice difference to the normal boring crumbs. From the fussy kids to my fussy dad who doesn't normally like meat he doesn't prepare himself, everyone was satisfied with these!
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Yummy!!

    I made this into a pasta bake and the kids absolutely loved it as did hubby! They are yummy and something that can easily become dinner or lunch. To make the pasta bake I just cooked up 250g pasta, added half a jar of Woolies chunky pasta sauce and grated cheese through, then put nuggets on top with the rest of the sauce and more cheese. In the oven for about 35-40 minutes (tried 25 minutes but nuggets weren't cooked). Yummy as!
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Winner in our house!

    I took advantage of the Ingham’s freezer range on special at Woolies last week and purchased the nuggets for the kids and the Kiev’s for us adults.

    We are usual buyers of Kiev’s from the butcher but the Ingham Kiev’s have a better flavour crumb that says crunchy. Both my husband and I enjoyed them. The only downside is like all Kiev’s the garlic butter usually leaks out, but it is still very flavoursome.

    The kids enjoyed their nuggets, even the fussiest (who did ask me what it was before she would eat it like normal ????. I like how they are made with breast meat and they have a flavoursome crumb on them. I cooked them for a little longer to get a bit more crunch to them.

    All up they cooked up well. I oven baked them with some potatoes for a change from chips. I serve them with some steamed veggies for a more healthier meal. I will highly consider purchasing these in the future.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Great dinner snack or side meal

    we got to review the chicken nuggets. Great price. bright and colorful box. When I opened the box i was surprised at how big the chicken nuggets were, they were huge. They didn't take long to cook, and they taste delicious. A great amount of chicken in each nugget. My son who loves nuggets and is a fussy eater ate some and said they were good.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Quality chicken nuggets

    The chicken nuggets were made from nice quality chicken breast with no “yucky” bits. The chicken had a nice fresh flavour and not greasy or processed. The crumb was very crunchy.

    They were easy to prepare, I just put them in my air fryer, they were cooked in about 10 minutes.

    All my family really loved them, I’ll definitely be buying these again!
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Winner winner, chicken dinner

    I’m impressed! I normally feel guilty about giving the kids nuggets and veggies for dinner. With these Free range and nasty free nuggets I don’t feel bad at all. They are surprisingly big and juicy too.

    All the kids loved them although they are pretty expensive (you get what you pay for) so I’ll stock up during sales.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Kids loved them

    My three kids absolutely loved and devoured the box of inghams free range nuggets. I was lucky enough to get one to try! They were so easy to cook just chucked them in the oven and served them with steamed peas and corn. Such a quick throw together meal on a busy night. Will purchase them again!
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Fresh and juicy

    The Ingham’s free Range chicken nuggets were amazing. First thought when I opened the box was how large the actual nuggets were. After a quick cook in the oven the smell was making my mouth water! They tasted fantastic and were perfect for a quick and convenient Fathers Day mid afternoon snack between a big brunch and roast dinner. Definitely will be a regular in my shopping trolley.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Crowd Pleaser! The whole family loved these!

    We tried the chicken nuggets and were absolutely impressed... Everyone including hungry hubby, Miss six (hard to please) and fussy Mr One gobbled them up and asked for more. The chicken was juicy and tender with a lovely flavour to it! Highly recommend these to all!
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • There was plus's and minus's

    I am reviewing Inghams Free Range Chicken Breast Sourdough Garlic Butter Kievs. Firstly I was not a fan of the coating but in saying this I really am not a fan of sourdough bread full stop. I much preferred the coating (Wholemeal & Quinoa) on the tenders and would much prefer that coating on the kievs. Secondly for such a premium product I really would have preferred Inghams to have cut and taken the bone out of the kiev as it is such a waste and we are paying for it. But the chicken was lovely and tender and the garlic butter delicious. Like my review on the tenders once again I would love to know why these kievs are not all Australian. They are actually a little more worse then the tenders with 80% Australian Ingredients ...so what is the other 20%. I also compared my usual Inghams Kiev's with these new Free Range and our usual ones have 467mg of Sodium compared to 380mg (per 100g) in these Free Range ones so that's a plus. The Fat was 14.1g per 100g compared to 10.6g for the Free Range so that's a good plus. But I was disappointed in the sugar 3.8g for our usual compared to 4.6g in the new free range so that's bad . The actual sugar did surprise me as I would have assumed the sourdough free range to be better as far as sugar is concerned but it was not the case, maybe due to the fact of the crumb being a little more tart and they need extra sugar to counter out. Either way I was a touch disappointed in the sugar area. Will I purchase again well if on a good special probably yes.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • I found quite expensive.

    The Inghams Free Range Chicken Tenderloins with Wholemeal and Quinoa coating where quite nice. The fact that the coating was wholemeal and quinoa was the overall reason for trying this product. As both of these are a lot more nutritious than most other coatings. I do love the versatility of tenders as one can simply serve with chips as a quick meal, or with mash and veggies as a larger meal and then there is the option of having the tenders on a fresh bread roll with salad which is often the case in this family for a delicious lunch time meal on a weekend.

    I am very interested to know what the other 15% of ingredients are that were not Australian as the label states Australian made from a least 85% Australian ingredients. Over all though these were very nice but for the price normally you do expect a premium product. Will only purchase when on special and find my usual Inghams tenders just fine thanks.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Delicious and easy

    Initially I tried the nuggets and they were amazing. You can taste the real chicken, and so quick and easy to make. Almost felt like I had crumbed them myself. Also tried the sweet chilli strips, and they were even better! So juicy and full of flavour
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Delicious new product

    I bought the chicken nuggets and tenders when they first came out and was Surprised at how nice they were. They were crunchy and full of flavour. The nuggets were slightly bigger than normal so I did have to cut them up for my daughter but she still devoured them. Hubby even commented how nice the tenders were. Will be buying again!
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Family favourite

    My kids LOVE chicken nuggets. With this new range from Ingams I don't feel guilty for letting them have their favourite meal. Even my husband and I like the taste of this range, the coating really tastes like it has lits of herbs and flabour and the meat inside is really tender. We definitely recommend this range.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Perfect snack

    I have just found the perfect weekend takeout . Yes takeout of the freezer Ingham’s Free Range Chicken Snacks out of the freezer and place in oven with correct temp and correct time. I wrap mine in baking paper and newspaper just to give the kids a old fashion treat. The kids now ask me for nanas old fashion takeout.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Delicious!

    Delicious and quick and easy often on special aswell
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • So tasty!

    We had the chicken nuggets and they were big, juicy and full of flavour. Definitely a product I would buy again. They baked up quickly and weren't dry either. We had them for our family dinner but they'd go really well in wraps or in the lunch box with a nice tossed salad.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Yummy

    I work at Inghams so even though I’m off I still go and buy chicken my gosh it is delicious and amazing. Chicken will always be on top of the food chain I will always love my chicken I would cook this up when we have family gatherings they enjoyed it the last time we made it ☺️ Inghams chicken is the best and well packed
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Great chicken products

    Really thankful for this opportunity. These products are a great quality I have gone out and brought more after my trial and I think this is going to become a family staple because they are a great quality product and I feel like I am making a much better choice for my family.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Quality at its best

    Firstly I would like to congratulate Ingham on this range it is really a quality product and fills a gap in these sort of products.

    The products were easy to find in the frozen section at Woolworths, the packaging is different and stands out . It has great colours, and displays the product really well . The instructions on the package were clear and easy to follow. The nuggets cooked to a delicious golden colour and had perfect crunch . I could really taste the difference with this product

    And tell that is was a high quality chicken and it tasted juicy and great compared to other products which can be pasty and horrible . Definitely recommend this to my friends family and everyone. Thanks for the opportunity to try this product.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Great tasting healthy chicken snacks

    We really loved trying these Chicken snacks - our family particularly loved the tenders and nuggets. They were easy to cook and tasted delicious. We will definitely be buying these again. My four year old polished off the nuggets and hubbie and I are the tenders and commented they were the best tenders we have ever had
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Great product very Tasty!

    The kids loved it and so did I. I felt I was making a better decision going with free range and was surprised at how unprocessed it tasted compared to a lot of the products on the market. It was so easy to prepare simply pop it in the oven and wait.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Tasty

    Crunchy, tasty and with the right amount of spice. Yum!
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Free Range Chicken Nuggets

    The kids loved these nuggets! All 4 of them asking for more. They tasted great, alot of flavour and very juicy. I have already bought more!! New household favourite.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Quite nice

    They tasted ok.

    As good as to be expected from pre-prepared/ frozen food.

    Easy to prepare, and cook for.

    Where Inghams fall short in; they don't cater for those with Coeliac disease. (gluten free)

    My son (9yo) has coeliac disease (FULLY DIAGNOSED) and yeah....

    Actually I won't go on the rant I WAS going to go on. I will just say this.......

    I'm sick to death of paying 'hipster tax' on gluten free products.

    For a child that has NO choice on the cards he's been dealt. He handles it soooo smoothly. But he shouldn't have to. There should be options for him.

    All in all; not a bad thing to eat but also not GREAT.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Delicious healthier choice

    The chicken nuggets are delicious and so much nicer than other brands. A new favourite in our house.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Easy, convenient, yum

    What can i say these were a hit. After a busy day, come home wonder what to cook. Open freezer. Grab chicken sweet chilli. Pop them in the oven. Grab the wraps and salad. Wait for the chicken to cook. Assemble the wraps. Wallah dinner done. The kids gobbled these down in no time. The loved them and asked me to buy them again. Winning all around.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Chicken tenderloins with rustic sweet chilli crumb

    I choose to review the chicken tenderloins with rustic sweet chilli crumb for my family and wow they are so tasty ,such a quick easy snack to make for the kids and being that they are less processed you feel you are making a way better choice, we would definitely buy again and will for sure try the other varieties in the free range chicken range
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family

  • Nuggets for the win

    The nuggets were nice and juicy. The kids loved the flavour. Will buy again for an easy weekend dinner. I wanted to buy more kiev while half price but they were sold out so word must be out about this delicious range. Looking forward to trying the others in the range also.
    I believe with Ingham’s Free Range freezer products I’m making a better choice as they are less processed with simple ingredients inspired by the farm
    My family loved Ingham’s freezer Free Range products
    Ingham’s Free range products were quick and easy to prepare
    Ingham’s is a brand that I know and trust
    Ingham’s Free Range is good quality and I will continue to purchase this product for my family
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Answer school emails, sign permission forms, top up canteen accounts and check term calendars in one go instead of daily interruptions. You may only need to do this fortnightly or monthly, but just make sure you schedule it in your calendar. Trust me, it saves so much time compared to juggling things bit by bit!

5. Quick-Fire Cleaning Sessions

Set a timer for ten minutes in the afternoon, pop on some music and everyone tidies their zone. This includes the kids emptying their lunchboxes, washing their drink bottles, handing you any notes and putting their clothes in the wash. Small bursts like this stop the house turning into chaos by Friday.

6. Have A Snack Station

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Keep a drawer or fridge shelf filled with ready portions. Kids can pack their own snacks for school, and also grab something to eat when they get home. Think ahead and include them in the weekly shopping – ask them what snacks they would like (and cross your fingers they’ll still like them all week!).

7. Set Up A Family Charging Station

One spot for iPads, laptops and phones. No searching for chargers or discovering a dead laptop ten minutes before school! Make sure each child puts their school device on charge when they get home, as part of their Quick-Fire Cleaning Session.

While we can’t promise your school weeks won’t have moments of chaos, taking some of these tips on board will save you time – even if it’s just five minutes here and there. It’s about building realistic habits for the whole family, that will hopefully bring some calm to the school week.

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  • There are some great ideas here! I just use an old school paper calender but its so helpful to remember all the important dates – i always buy a family planner one so theres columns for each of us to write what were doing om certain days so we never run out of space! I need a snack station, but struggle to have healthy (or healthier) choices in the cupboard apart from the usual chips, rice crackers and museli bars!

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  • There are some good hints here! I already do have a little snack station in my pantry – a large container filled with all sorts of bars, etc. It’s the first place the kids look for something to eat. I do like the idea of a charging station but I don’t think it would work in my house. Everyone seems to like charging things in their room and it could look messy with multiple cords.

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  • The struggle is real so I’m loving these hints. I especially like the idea of getting the kids involved in preparing their own lunches and snacks and offering a variety of options that will hopefully encourage them to make healthy choices now and into the future.

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  • A great article full of very helpful and handy tips. Most of these I already do but it has reminded me to add a few other things to my list to organise before the school year starts in a couple of weeks. Helpful tips like this are so great as you can never remember everything and this sure has given me a few extra things to think about.

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  • We do daily life admin because it simply makes life easier to stay on top of everything that is required to run a family and household. Planning and organisation is so vital for every family and for a household. It really is very important to stay on top of all things at all times.

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  • I love this article. I can relate to a lot of these ideas. For instance, I have a snack shelf in my pantry so my kids can choose and pack their own snacks. No more asking them what they want. We also have a family charging station in the kitchen. iPads, laptops and phones are only allowed to be charged on the kitchen bench. I love the healthy cookies. I must give these a go. The family calendar system is a must too!

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  • I totally agree with most of these. We bought some inexpensive cereal dispensers, and that made mornings much easier. And school admin? For me, that is every Wednesday right before a regular appointment. It fitted in perfectly, I never overlooked anything, and if I didn’t need it it was a glorious burst of free time.

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  • I love this article and the tips and already follow many of them. I have always been a big fan of schedules and planners and they simply make sense and make sure everyone in the family is on task. I also love snack stations; one for the fridge and one for the pantry; again it makes sense and makes preparing food and lunchboxes and snack times easy.

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