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Manduca® ... Germany's #1 Organic Baby Carrier :
4.46 out of 5 based on 75 reviews.
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Wear your baby snuggled either on your front, back or side, from 3.5kg right through to 20kg.

ALL Manduca baby carriers are made from 100% organic cotton or organic cotton/hemp mix and when you look at the features, it’s not surprising the Manduca is Germany’s number one baby carrier:

• Baby’s knees are higher than their bottom – othopaedically ideal for best hip development
• Broad sitting base for baby while supporting thighs
• 100% certified organic cotton against baby’s skin, with outer layer organic cotton/hemp mix
• Built-in newborn insert for use from 3.5kgs
• Baby’s back and neck are supported, and support extends as baby grows
• Headrest/sunshade are included with all carriers
• Secure two handed hip clasp with extra long hip strap
• Choice of colours in standard models (organic cotton/hemp mix)
• Designer Limited Edition prints in 100% organic cotton

View the Manduca demonstration on You Tube here.

Find out more about the complete Fertile Mind range here.

Published 28th March 2011

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  • Life saver

    I had two Manducas and they where just life savers. So easy to use and comfortable for me and bubs whether front or back carrying. Used with my kids from newborn up. I still occasionally carry my 2yr old if she is sleepy and we are out and about.

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  • Best carrier ever.

    Love my manduca. I bought one not long after bubby was born and started using it when she turned about four months. Lets her sit in a natural position and keeps her close to me. Love that you can wear her on your front, back or hip and straps are adjustable enough for hubby to use too. Recommend to all mothers that want to keep there arms free to do stuff other then holding your baby.

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  • Sister In Law Present

    We like it that much that I am thinking about getting one for my sister in law who is due mid November this year. She I think would love it because she has a daughter already and to be able to still get things done around the house with two cleaning and cooking. She loves mine so I think she’ll get a surprise when she gets one at her baby shower.

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  • Great

    This looks great. thank you for writing all the reviews. My friend is having a baby and was asking me about baby carriers and after reading all these reviews on mouth of mums I am going to tell her about this and suggest she buys one. It looks very comfortable.

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  • Easy to use, pretty, kids love it

    I have used my manduca mainly for my last 2 children from newborns. I bought it because I needed something that was good for plus size and I didn’t have to buy extra things to use for a newborn. I love it, I can carry my 6 wk old, my 1 year old and my 3 year old in and I only have to quickly adjust the straps to accommodate each child.
    I got one of the limited edition colours after having a blue one and wanting to be just a little bit fancy. People comment on how great it looks and I’m yet to have a sore back after being out walking with the kids.
    I love that I can front, side and back carry my older kids as well especially as on my back it makes it easier for them to look around.

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  • Super comfort meets super style

    This is one of my favourite carriers and I own many. It is very comfortable and easy to use. There isn’t much you can get wrong with this carrier due to its user-friendlyness. I have easily gone 5 hours of walking with an 8kg baby and it is still going strong with a 10kg 12 month old. It is ergonomic for both baby and wearer and I just love that it comes with the newborn insert for no extra cost. It also has a high resell price which is fantastic for those who are worried about spending money on things that can’t be resold later. I just love that the hood can be tucked in or out and it is a much better and supportive hood than any other carrier I have used. I also love the way it looks.

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  • I adore my Manduca! I honestly could not live without it, far and away the best thing i have bought for my little man. I can still carry my 1 year old in a front carry without any discomfort and he is always so comfy and content in it. I used it a couple of months back when we went bushwalking and was able to carry him all day long without a problem. I dont tend to use the hip carry much, but am going to start giving it a go as little man is starting to get a bit heavy for my poor arms when he wants to be on my hip. Getting the buckles perfect took a couple of goes, but once i got them in the right postition it has been a breeze. Some reviews have commented about it being too fiddly with all the adjustments available, but that is part of what i love about it, getting it to feel just perfect. I have tried other leading carriers and none have come close to my Manduca for comfort. I use it each and every day and it has been the best thing to strenthen the bond i have with my son. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

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  • My baby is only 8 weeks old and we have been using a manduca carrier for over 4 weeks. We live on a mountainous farm and the easiest way to get around while we are lambing is on foot with the carrier. My little boy stays warm and dry (in light rain) suggled up against me. We have a sling but he hates it, whereas he loves the carrier, which is lucky as he spends a lot of time in it. luckily it is also very comfortable for me also.

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  • We went to underwater world a couple of days ago and there are several levels with lots of stairs. So it was a perfect opportunity to use the carrier in the side carrier position so we could go from attraction to attraction easily. It was really comfortable and she enjoyed sitting on my hip and being nice and warm during the cold day.
    It was also good for her as she has a cold and she was in up right position so it was a good position to help with breathing. Although as with anyone when they get sick they get tired so wanted to be cuddled to sleep rather then fall asleep in the Maduca. I see babies asleep all the time in carriers and I am sure it would be very comfortable to fall asleep in but she hasn’t fallen asleep in it yet. I still love the strength of the carrier and that her whole bottom and back is supported when she is in the carrier. It great to know she is safe.

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  • I’m not sure what happened there, but here is the photo that was supposed to be uploaded on my previous post.

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  • best prize I ever won

    I obtained my one of these little beauties when i won it in a Practical Parenting competition. I began to use it when i had another bubba who had colic and flathead and pretty much had to constantly be held. this carier turned out be my greatest blessing. unlike with the carriers i had used with my eldest, I felt with this product both me and my bub were more supposted and his weight was distributed over my body better so i avoided getting stiff and sore after longer periods of use. he always seemed comfortable and loved going in the carrier and had some of his best sleeps in it. my only downsides to the product are it is very hard to properly use without someone else to hook you in (there is a buckle between the shoulders you cannot do up or undo yourself) and the fabric it is made of will collect every bit of fluff it comes into contact with. otherwise a great product and i still recommend it

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  • Great support for the little one, hurts my shoulders

    I thought this would be a fantastic carrier as it supports the baby’s hips. Unfortunately, as with all carriers like this, it hurts my shoulders and back. I really need wide straps on my carrier otherwise I am in a lot of pain. I can only use these types of carriers for about an hour and even then they hurt.

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  • I really love my Manduca!!!

    I really love my Manduca!!! I had a Baby Bjorn and it does not compare! My Manduca is really comfortable and great for carrying my baby & toddler around. My baby is really happy when being carried around in it. I’m really glad I found it!

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  • This carrier was my sanity saver.

    I had tried two other carriers that bub just screamed every time I put her in. But then I bought this one on a recommendation from another mum. It was the best thing I did. Within ten minutes of being in the carrier my bub was asleep. It feels very secure and baby loves it, I love it too cause I am able to get things done around the house.

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  • Difficult to Use

    The carrier has great material for washing however it is not user friendly when it comes to putting on and adjusting with different users. It’s great that it carries babies up to the weight of 20kg however if your child is this heavy it’s not comfortable at all. I’ve purchased a BabyBjorn and this carrier is much easier to use and adjust.

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  • Not to bad

    Bub is well supported. Sturdy type material to support bub and keep clean. Supports your back well too.

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  • Versatile and Comfy

    I love my Manduca. It has great adjustability to help fit both me and bub comfortable. We can also share it with dad who can adjust it for his size. Crossable straps are excellent for front carrying to give extra back support. This carrier really does grow with your bub, I have even carried my 2 year old in it.

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  • Best baby carrier

    I have purchased this item recently for my baby and I must say it is just so comfortable and easy to carry my baby in! She loves being close to me, she can sleep in it and i can get stuff done around the house or out shopping. It is great quality and value for money so worth it and will be great to pass on to my sister when she has children!

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  • Life saver

    I had two Manducas and they where just life savers. So easy to use and comfortable for me and bubs whether front or back carrying. Used with my kids from newborn up. I still occasionally carry my 2yr old if she is sleepy and we are out and about.

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  • Simply love my Manduca

    I started off using a baby Bjorne and moved to a Manduca after attending a pretty awesome Kanga class. I’m not too sure what I would do without it actually, we use it pretty much every day weather it’s a 5k hike up a mountain or chillin on my back while I cook dinner baby loves her Manduca time just as much as I do! It’s safe, comfortable and so easy to use!

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  • Great carrier (part 2)

    I posted a review on this yesterday but I forgot to explain why I only gave three stars for design. I find it very difficult with all the buckles to get a good fit where baby doesn’t hang when I lean forward, even when I tighten all the buckles he still hangs a bit and I end up with an uncomfortable fit. Although I still think it’s a great carrier, I’ve decided to sell mine and get one that’s a bit more customisable.

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  • Great carrier

    I purchased a navy manduca baby carrier about 4 months ago, at first I found it fantastic but lately I just haven’t been able to get it to fit comfortably this is probably because bub is getting heavier, I’m not sure if I’m doing something wrong. It is easy to use, however, and looks great.

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  • I WOULD LOVE ONE

    Ive been trying to find a really good baby carrier for soo long, this would be great!
    ive never used one before, but from what ive heard, it will help so much!
    my daughter would love it too!
    does anyone know where im able to get one? and are they expensive?
    would really love to know:)

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  • The best baby carrier I've ever tried.

    I had one of those older style oens when I first needed to use one but was given one fo these for my second baby. No doubt about it this was far better than the one I ahd used. It was very easy to get baby in and out of and all up this one was the best one I ever used.

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  • Great product

    I one of these when my child was little. I loved them I had full support of her in the carrier. She was comfortable and felt safe next to my chest.
    Very great design. I like having my child in the front rather than having them on my back.
    Recommend this product to another mother or father, and have just recently bought my friend when to try out

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  • A little too hot for my climate but definitely feels secure

    I’ve had to opportunity to use a Manduca carrier for a postnatal exercise class and have found it ticks many boxes! I started using it when bub was not quite 4 months so she still needed a fair amount of head support which the Maduca provided with no worries at all! The material I found to be quite comfortable although not as breathable as I would have liked, keeping in mind I was except using and sweating though it did a pretty good job! It was also quite easy to clean and maintained its shape and softness! Perhaps the biggest draw card was the fact bub enjoyed it, not only did it provide enough back support for me but it also put her straight to sleep, which is always a good sign! No baby will nap if they are uncomfortable! I have another carrier that I use regularly and while I don’t think I’ll be trading in anytime soon if I had to recommend one to purchase for a new mother the Maduca would be in the top two!

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  • Fantastic baby carrier!!

    We purchased a Manduca about 6/7 months ago and it is a well loved item in our household. It’s very and easy to put on and extremely comfy to wear for wearer and bub. My almost 17 month old loves being worn in the Manduca and it’s easy enough for my hubby to manage as well. The feature I love most about Manduca is its ability to cross the shoulder straps, something not currently possible to do with the Ergo.

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  • A must!

    love this reviews, my hubby has been testing all sorts of carriers only to return it the very next day… some just dont hold baby in the right postion that feel right, feels like she’s going to slip right out.
    after reading all these great reviews, we might just have to try this one.

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  • I'll never use another carrier!

    After using my old carrier (hug-a-bub) I didn’t think anything could beat that. But then my baby started growing and was getting too heavy to wear in the hug-a-bub. So after a lot of research I purchased a Manduca carrier.

    I was tossing up between the Manduca and the Ergo, and I went for the Manduca as it has quite a few better design points. There is the in built infant harness (which I have used on my now 5 month old) and the biggest point for me is the adjustability of the Manduca. There are SO many adjusting points, and for me wearing the straps over my shoulder like is always pictured was simply not comfortable, but the Manduca allows you to cross them over your back – which I feel gives me (and my baby of course) far better support.

    I think the price is pretty good for what you get, and the quality of the product is fantastic.

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  • Organic Baby Carrier

    I love carrying my baby around. I love having her close to my chest and knowing that I can keep her safe. These carriers are perfect for just that. They support the childs back and not just let the legs dangle, the child is pushed close to your body and keeps them warm, really love this product due to the fact i have to catch oublic transport every where due to not driving nor having my lience i find that a pram is to big and bulky so this carrier is great it dosnt hurt my back like most do.

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Article Buon Appetito! A Busy Mum’s Guide To Memorable, Simple Summer Entertaining

Buon Appetito! A Busy Mum’s Guide To Memorable, Simple Summer Entertaining

I fondly remember slow, summer afternoons with family and friends gathered around a table of delicious finger-food during my childhood – the adults chatting and laughing, the kids pretending they understood the jokes. My parents had continued their Mediterranean traditions long after settling in Australia – and the simple joy of an effortlessly elegant gathering was one of my favourites.

What I don’t remember is my parents ever being stressed about the gatherings. It all just seemed to ‘come together’. Ah, how times have changed!

There’s something about the Italian style of entertaining that’s still so alluring in our fast-paced family lives. The idea of La Dolce Vita: a sweet life surrounded by family, friends, food and minimal fuss. Which is why we’ve enlisted the help of the entertaining experts at Sandhurst to share easy tips for elegant, memorable summer get-togethers.

We also asked our community of mums to share their tried and true, easy summer entertaining ideas, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

Euro-Inspired Entertaining

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Before we dive into the delicious world of sumptuous, simple summer entertaining, it helps to know a little about the inspiration behind our guide. And that’s the concept of Italian entertaining – where time is taken to lovingly grow ingredients, before enjoying them with those you love.

Established in 1988, Sandhurst was born from the time-honoured traditions of generations of the family behind the brand – a proud Italian Australian family passionate about quality produce sourced from world’s best growers.

At the helm of Sandhurst are brothers Mimmo and Ray Lubrano, who live and breathe the impeccable ingredients that become the centrepiece of so many gatherings in Australian family homes.

“Tradition is what we stand for. We’re custodians of Italian values,” explained Mimmo. “When we go to Italy we see it in our grandparents, our parents came from Italy in the 50s. The tradition is a set of values: honesty, teamwork, participation, family – all the things you would associate with Italian family are the values.”

And it’s these beautiful values that make summer gatherings in Australia an extension of the European table.

Easy Summer Entertaining Starts With … Time Saving Secrets!

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A sweet summer of entertaining doesn’t need to be stressful. In fact, it shouldn’t be. It’s a chance to spend time with loved ones. To press pause on life and make memories. And it can be simple! So here are some really easy tips for making your home the place where everyone wants to gather this summer.

Create An Entertaining Kit

Whether it’s pre-planned or you’ve had friends or family drop-in, having a few things ready to go immediately melts away any stress. Here are some things to include in a summer entertaining kit:

  • A red table cloth: It instantly says festive!
  • Some platters and serving dishes
  • Candles
  • Some quality antipasto ingredients that simply need to be decanted and enjoyed!

Many Hands Make Light Work

As mums, we tend to be our own worst enemy when it comes to delegating tasks. But remember, a summer of entertaining is about creating memories – not perfection. So let the kids help, and accept offers from your guests who’d like to bring something along to share.

“It can be overwhelming, so just delegate, and prepare. I do one dish prep per day and pop them in the freezer. Then they just need to be heated up. Let the kids do the decorating for you – plus keeps them busy!” – MoM Member Kirsty

Decorate With Happiness

There’s no need to pull out your finest crystal to pull off an elegant get together. Take a look around your home and garden to see what will bring your table to life. A bowl of lemons is a gorgeous addition, as is a bunch of gum leaves. Keep it simple and understated.

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Finger Food For The Win

Nothing says simple summer elegance more than a charcuterie board (or three!). When my friends and our families get together, it’s our go-to – every family is asked to ‘bring a board’. Some do savoury and some sweet, so we’re covered for a long afternoon of catching up.

“Food wise, I keep it simple by doing cold deli meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and veggies.” – MoM Member

But just because boards are easy to put together, doesn’t mean they can’t ooze elegance. And that comes down to including quality ingredients. Choosing Sandhurst products is the easiest way to guarantee the highest quality ends up on your table. We love the premise behind the brand: from our family to yours – it invokes that nostalgic feeling of shared stories, history, gatherings and family.

How To Put Together A Charcuterie Board 

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There are no right or wrong ways to create a charcuterie board, but to ensure a balance of textures and flavours try to include:

La Dolce Vita!

A summer of sophisticated entertaining doesn’t have to be hours and hours of work. We don’t want it to be! By grabbing some beautiful ingredients to fill your pantry next time you’re shopping, you’ll know that at a moment’s notice you’ll have everything you need for a Euro-inspired gathering. No fuss, but plenty of substance and style!

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Ready to host your own summer gathering? Choose Sandhurst’s quality produce and look for the red lid.

Mouths of Mums is proudly working with Sandhurst to bring you this article.

We may get commissions for purchases made using links in this post. Learn more.

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  • Sandhurst products are my go to for great healthy and tasty snacks, especially after school.

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  • Great information! Loved it. You can see https://reminiiapp.com/

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  • Looked so good I couldn’t wait – Dove in off the end of my bread baton and swirled around in a couple of cheesy dips only to finish up at the Sandhurst stackers and sun-dried olives, who needs a Holiday when there is one in the kitchen, I can take any day.

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  • I have been buying Sandhurst Kalamata Olives, Sandhurst Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Sandhurst Baby Capers, Sandhurst Sicilian Green Olives for years as our kitchen staple adding that extra flavours to our dishes. I buy Sandhurst products for Gift Baskets as presents for family and friends and they love this idea as I add a chopping board and a knife and crackers and cheese for a celebration of flavours.

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  • Great ideas for entertaining guests and love that brand I buy it all the time

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  • i buy this for family they love the brand and the taste of sandhurst and the different flavors and range to choose from and i find it great value for money, i re-use the jars when im done with for small items in the house.

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  • I have been a purchaser of Sandhurst goods ever since they first appeared on supermarket shelves and still buy it to this day. The Sandhurst brand is the best without a doubt. This year I have not been able to find the Sandhurst cheese stuffed baby capsicums anywhere. I have tried to get on the Sandhurst site, but no luck with what they make. Help – these are such a wonderful addition to a salad.

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  • Fantastic Article

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  • I Love a good charcuterie board. I Love all the different options all on the one board. I love to do a chocolate board when we have guests over, it’s a fun way to do dessert after dinner. The kids love seeing everything layed out so they can pick and choose.

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  • This is great for the grandchildren they love them as they use them as finger food and make up their own meal and use plenty of ingredients including meat and cheese on the dips and crackers. We keep it simple with the Sandhurst’s products as it is a meal in every jar and the kids love them.

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  • This looks like the perfect relaxed way to have a picnic! I am loving the idea of this! Just bring along lots of fillings and plenty of cheeses and breads and of course a little alcohol and you’re all set. This sounds like the perfect way to catch up with friends!

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  • I hate being taken to a third party page to enter comps.

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  • Certainly most welcome for summer, and would be wonderful for the festive season. I can see this platter on the table Christmas Eve, when we get together with our neighbours.

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  • Love the look of the olive on creamy fetta

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  • This is timely and helpful, thanks – I aspire to entertain more and tips to make it less stressful are very welcome.

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  • Charcuterie boards are the absolute best! We do these so often in the warmer months because there’s something for the whole family. People pick and choose what they like and there’s no complaints because there’s so many different options to choose from, everyone is happy. It’s such a simple stressful way to make dinner.

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  • I absolutely adore finger food and this style of feeding people when we have family and friends at our home; or when we go out for a picnic, bbq or get together. These types of food are so easy to source and to buy and to prepare and to happily eat.

    • Yes I agree, finger foods are easy and yummie ! And you can assemble a healthy enough plate (certainly when you add salads, cheeses, nuts, fruits, boiled eggs, olives and rustic breads) that it can certainly can replace a meal (either lunch or dinner). Everyone happy and no hours of preparation in the kitchen :)

      • Also; the other bonus is less mess to clean up when cutlery is not needed. Finger food is the best for laid back and relaxed get togethers. There is always such a clam and relaxed feel to a finger food meal without the need for any fancy and stuffy table settings.

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  • The simplest way to entertain.

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  • I love the looks of different finger foods. I don’t think it is hard to put something together and I had many afternoons hanging out with many mums and all the children at the Cul the sac we then lived. At times I had 8 mums coming with over 40 kids. Many sweet memories indeed

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  • Love the visuals of the chatcuterie board

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