As the kids get older, it’s important that we give them the independence to flourish into confident young adults. It is also essential (for our own peace of mind) that they can contact us when ever they need us. Whether it’s for a lift home, or to let us know about a change of plan, it’s important for them to have access to a mobile phone while they are enjoying their independence.
Which is why we are super excited to be inviting MoM members to apply to trial a $180 Optus Prepaid Epic Value SIM card at home with their kids and then tell us what they think!
The Optus Prepaid Epic Value SIM card is the ideal solution for mums getting their kids their first phone! With a 365-day expiry and unlimited std. national talk & text it’s the perfect plan for kids!
Optus Prepaid gives you the freedom of a no lock-in contract and the flexibility to change your recharge amount with every recharge. Whether you’re bringing your own phone and just want a SIM, or want a new phone and SIM, Optus has a great range of Prepaid mobile plans for you. How great is that?
All Mum selected for the Optus Prepaid Epic Value SIM card review have been sent an Optus Prepaid Epic Value SIM card to place in one of their telephone handsets to give to their kids to trial. Read about their family’s experience with the Optus Prepaid Sim – Epic Value Plan below.
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I have purchased my granddaughter a Optus prepaid phone and sim for a reward gift. I love the idea that the amount of messages she can have and the value this sim has to offer. I only purchase update monthly and it is easy to purchase and very convenient it is also flexible and can be used for the whole family. I know I can purchase and forget it for a year with no worries. No I don’t like Selfies.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
I actually have this for myself! I am not a big phone user so a plan is too expensive at minimum $30 a month when I only call when needed. Now I have unlimited calls & 60gb data which is plenty for what I do. When my daughters get a phone this is the plan I will get for them also as great value for money.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
We trialed the Optus prepaid SIM for my son and found it to be extremely cost effective as well as convenient. During the trial we had many conversations about the prepaid sim as well as the features included in it and because of how much we loved it my sister ended up purchasing two of the prepaid sim plans for my nephews as well! It gives great peace of mind to know that for a whole year the credit won’t run out and the kids will be able to be contacted.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
With a child in their first year of high school and making their way there and back, I was looking for a cheap way to keep in contact without having to pay a monthly contract fee. The Optus Epic Value Plan does just that! It means I know she will always be able to ring or text me and vice versa. It also has enough data for her to check key things like bus/train times when she is out and about. Perfect.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
My 13 year old teen Chloe and I got the opportunity to review the new Optus 60GB sim and we are both so impressed! It’s so nice to have the peace of mind when she is out with her friends that she can contact us whenever she needs to without having to worry about data or credit on her phone constantly.
With the 365 day expiry she is also not pressured to use the data in a short time frame which works well for our family as we do have strict screen time hours in our house.
This is an absolute winner for any parents with teenage kids!
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
The Optus $180 Prepaid SIM is great value for money. A whole year of unlimited calls and text and 60GB data means no stress of large monthly bills. It was really easy to set up and I had it working within minutes. My daughter is so excited to trial it.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
Optus pre paid SIM epic value plan is by far one of the best out there for teens. Optus has massive coverage Australia wide so you won’t hit any blank spots and be unable to use your phone. Great for teenagers, and the price makes it great for mum and dad. Easy to use. And no lock in contract, that option is the best! So we can use it while we need it and stop when we don’t. Highly recommend to all
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
My daughter is enjoying reviewing the Optus $180 Prepaid SIM. It was so easy to set up and is great value for money. It lasts a year with unlimited calls and text and 60GB of data. No more stress about big monthly bills – it equates to only $15 per month.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
My daughter is so excited to trial the Optus $180 Prepaid Mobile SIM. I love that I don’t have to be worried about high monthly bills. For $180 she will have unlimited calls and texts and 60GB of data – that’s peace of mind for a whole year. Set up was so quick and easy.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
I actually let my daughter trial this product because she has been nagging me about getting a better credit plan for a year or so now and I was going to get her one soon anyway. But because of how much she loved it and how cost effective it is, I bought my son this plan too and he loves it too!
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
The amount of data and credit you get for a plan of this price is ridiculously good! My daughter loves this plan and is so grateful that she got a shot at trialling it because it is so useful for her and it is a fast and efficient plan too in terms of the data portion.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
I was really easy to setup the mobile phone sim. Came with a tool to open the back of the mobile to change sim cards. My son installed it in a matter of minutes with the phone operating as usual. Just follow the prompts on the phone. Anyone can do it.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
So far my son and i are loving this Optus Prepaid Sim. We found it extremely easy to set up which was fantastic as we are a busy family constantly running around to sport or other commitments. My son was over the moon when i told him he could finally have his first phone and it put my mind at ease to know that he would be able to text or call me at any time without the worry of him running out of credit. The convince of this prepaid SIM is second to none. I haven’t heard of any other companies that offer a product like this and i find it to be working so well at the moment.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
My son is loving being able to chat to his mates without me telling at him to stop or he will use all of his credit.
His Nan and Pop are travelling Australia and now he gets to ring them and chat for as long as he wants with the unlimited talk and text.
As you can see from the pic his phone is almost as good as ice cream!!
This plan is EPIC and he agrees! A happy teenager is a happy household.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
What value for money!
My son is loving his new Optus prepaid mobile sim plan.
We dont have to worry about recharging and it’s great that credits don’t expire and require you recharge every month in order to keep that plan.
We live rural and have no issues with reception. He calls me after school and we don’t have to worry about talking too long and using up all of his credit.
Great plan, very happy.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
The Optus $180 prepaid mobile SIM is great and awesome value. With unlimited calls and texts and 60GB of data that lasts a year, my daughter is excited to try it. There is no stress or worry of big expensive monthly bills and it was really easy to set up.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
When I received the Optus Prepaid SIM, I found setting it up very easy, and I’m not very tech savy. I at first thought $180.00 what a lot of money, until I started to see the real value. I love the liberation the Optus plan allows, it lasts 365days to use. I like to check how much data I had used and was able to type a text to allow an update of how much I had actually used. To my surprise I had so much still available. The $180 shows the real value when you consider the phone calls, texts and data roaming I have done. This allows my son to keep in contact with me when Im out running. Well done Optus, and thanks MOM’s for this opportunity.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
The Optus Prepaid SIM was really easy to set up. Within a few minutes, we had my daughters phone up and running. It is a great deal that my daughter is excited to test. I love the freedom of this plan and I love that it lasts a whole year.
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums
Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family
Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year
Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient
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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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mom241861 said
- 29 Nov 2019

I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient Optus is a brand I know and trust
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ThisIsMe said
- 15 Oct 2019
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient Optus is a brand I know and trust
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Breekaitlin said
- 23 Jul 2019
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient Optus is a brand I know and trust
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mom398037 said
- 17 Jul 2019
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient Optus is a brand I know and trust
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mom306065 said
- 05 Jul 2019

I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient Optus is a brand I know and trust
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chris20 said
- 31 May 2019
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient Optus is a brand I know and trust
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mom81879 said
- 31 May 2019

I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient Optus is a brand I know and trust
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chris20 said
- 30 May 2019
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient Optus is a brand I know and trust
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chris20 said
- 29 May 2019
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient Optus is a brand I know and trust
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Simone said
- 23 May 2019
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient Optus is a brand I know and trust
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Simone said
- 23 May 2019
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient Optus is a brand I know and trust
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neenee said
- 15 May 2019

I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient Optus is a brand I know and trust
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Breekaitlin said
- 14 May 2019

I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient Optus is a brand I know and trust
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mom57771 said
- 13 May 2019
I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient Optus is a brand I know and trust
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mom57771 said
- 13 May 2019

I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient Optus is a brand I know and trust
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chris20 said
- 13 May 2019

I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient Optus is a brand I know and trust
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neenee said
- 13 May 2019

I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient Optus is a brand I know and trust
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chris20 said
- 12 May 2019

I would recommend Optus Prepaid Epic Plans to other mums Optus Prepaid offers great value with flexibility and control making it a great option for my family Optus Epic Value Plan is the perfect solution for my kids as I can set and forget for a year Switching to Optus and setting up the SIM was easy and convenient Optus is a brand I know and trust
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