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Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys
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Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills
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We are thrilled to announce the Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys product review.

Because as mums, we are always on the lookout for toys that are designed to be storable, portable and adorable.

It’s as easy as Play, Stow, Go!

Hasbro has produced a range of on-the-go toys for the new Play Stow & Go range for on-the-go families. Whether it’s a trip to the grocery store, or playtime at the grandparents’ house, you can keep your little ones entertained by bringing playtime almost anywhere.

In the Hasbro Playskool Toys product review, we’ll be sending selected mums one of the following toys to trial and review with their bub.

Playskool Fold ‘n Go Busy Elephant

Includes elephant plush.

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This busy elephant plush packs big fun with lots of colours, textures, sounds and 7 activities for your baby to explore. Little ones can discover themselves in the mirror, squeeze the squeaker, shake the rattle and much more.

And don’t worry if this blue elephant friend gets dirty – just toss it into a pillow case and into the washing machine to clean. When it’s time to pack up your next adventure with your baby, you can quickly fold it up for easy storage and portability.

Playskool Stack ‘n Stow Cups

Includes base, cover and 7 cups.

Hasbro_Stack_n_Stow_Cups_250x300This adorable lion and 7 colourful cups help little ones to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as they pile the cups on top of the base or nest them altogether. Easy grasp tabs and colourful cut out shapes make it simple for little hands to grab and place the cups.

When you’re on the go, nest them together and lock the base so they’re securely stowed and compact enough to fit inside a nappy bag or purse. You can even use the lion’s tail as a hook and hang it on your bag.

Playskool Pop-up Rollin’ Ramp

Includes ramp, 2 cars and instructions.

Hasbro_Pop_Up_Rollin_Ramp_250x300The Playskool Pop-Up Rollin’ Ramp toy will keep your little on entertained with action packed, imaginative fun. Kids press the launcher at the top of the ramp to send 1 of the 2 included cars zooming down the ramp. The little characters spin as the car rolls. and your toddler can also spin them by hand to develop and encourage fine motor skills ad hand-eye coordination.

When it’s time to pack up and go, simply park the cars on the base and secure them into the pegs, and then collapse the 14-inch-tall ramp down to less than 3-inches tall to fit easily into a nappy bag or storage space.

Playskool Pop-up Shape Sorter

Includes shape sorter and 4 shapes.

Hasbro_Pop_Up_Shape_Sorter_250x300The Pop-up Shape Sorter will help your little ones distinguish different shapes and colours, practice matching and hand-eye coordination, and begin to develop their fine motor movements all as they play.

Not only will the shape sorter keep your kids entertained, but as an added bonus for parents, the kitty collapses down flat to fit in a nappy bag and stores the pieces securely inside for easy home storage or portability.

 

Playskool Roll ‘n Gears Car

Includes car and 5 gears.

Hasbro_Playskool_roll_n_gears_250x300The 2-in-1 Roll ‘n Gears Car toy helps kids explore how gears work and cars move, helping to promote the development of their motor skills and understand cause and effect. The gears are also stackable for more exploration.

Then when it’s time to pack up for your next adventure, snap the gears securely inside the car or on the wheels, close it up and toss it in a nappy bag for space-saving storage and transport.

 

Where to buy Playskool Play Stow & Go Toys?

Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are available for purchase from Big W, Myer, Toys ‘R Us and Toyworld.

For more information about Playskool Play Stow & Go Toys, click here. 

Would you like to take part in the Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys product review?

Hasbro_logo_250x300In the Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys product review, selected mums and their bubs will be asked to put a Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toy through its paces, and then post their reviews and ratings on this page.

Applications to participate in the Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys product review have now closed. If you missed out this time, don’t be discouraged. There’ll be lots of opportunities for you to take part in a product review in the future. If you’re not a member, join Mouths of Mums here to receive invitations to participate in future reviews. 

Published 12th October 2015

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  • Fun to play with.

    My little has so many of these toys. we have even named his toys as ele for the elephant.... roller for the car slide. My baby instantly knows which toy is being talked about. He loves playing with Playskool toys.

    As a parent, I buy him toys which are not just interesting to play with but also improves his motor skills... hence we have so many of playskool toys.

    Go for these!
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Compact, Fun, Enjoyable

    Going away for the weekend and each child is allowed to bring one toy, my son is taking the Playskool Fold ‘n Go Busy Elephant, all our other daughters are jealous because the elephant turns in to multiple toys all in one. He will never get bored, so many things to touch, hold and play with. Love that its compact, which means easy to store in the car and doesn't take up much room and you can always enjoy the elephant for hours on end.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Compact Multifunctional Elephant

    Absolutely love the Playskool Fold ‘n Go Busy Elephant, it is true it does fold to compact, great for travelling and wanting your child/baby to enjoy playing but with minimal room. I love the multi functional toys that associate with this product, my child/baby will never get bored, so many things to play with. My Child/Baby has learned already so much from this wonderful playing Elephant.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • So much fun!

    My little niece absolutely loves playing with the shape sorter, she is forever trying new ways to place them in the matching holes. Great little toy for eye-hand co-ordination and cognitive development. It's bright and colourful to and draws attention with its appearance too. I'm glad I bought this for my niece.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Who doesn't love an elephant that you can take anywhere!

    The Playskool Fold 'n Go Busy Elephant is so cute and fun! I recently gave this as a gift to my friends baby and he loved it! It seriously entertained him for so long! There are so many elements in this Elephant that Baby never seems to tire of it. I just asked my friend if she has had to wash it and she said unfortunately yes due to vomit - however it came out good as new. I would definitely purchase this toy again in the future.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Playskool Fold ‘n Go Busy Elephant

    My 6 month old daughter has the playskool fold n go busy elephant and absolutely loves it. It has so many little toys they can play with including a small mirror which she loves. Very compact and can even fit in a handbag. We keep it at her great grandmothers house as it is so compact and easy to store.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Playskool Fold ‘n Go Busy Elephant

    This Playskool Fold ‘n Go Busy Elephant is awesome, great for any little age really, I have a 8 week old and he loves it and twin 4 year olds and they love playing with it too. They are very intrigued with the mirror especially but do like the rattle as well. One thing they all enjoy is the hugging and squeezing of the elephant, so cuddly and makes them feel happy and content. I do recommend to anyone this is a real eye giver (they love it). For myself I love the fact that all you need to do is throw into a pillow slip and easy to wash and ready for the next fun play.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Test toy

    My favourite brand is Fischer price. My niece has this and she adores it .
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Pop up.

    My 2 year old loves this, he has not stopped playing with it. It’s very easy to fold down and pop back up, and when folded, fits in a bag nicely. I love the colours, the shapes and the pictures on the shapes. It will definitely be a toy we take on the go. Its great for sensory and fine motor skills and hand-eye co-ordination. A great educational toy the whole family will love too.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Fantastic!

    This toy fast became my sons favourite. He gets so excited every time we pull it out! I am so happy with this toy and it's great to take with you when out visiting! Really impressed! Folds away nice and small and it's great that the shapes still fit inside!
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Multifunctional

    Who would have thought that a Playskool Fold ‘n Go Busy Elephant would have so much to do. So many things to play with, look at and feel. It is amazing and a great toy to take away on holidays cause you just need to take the one rather than a bunch of things.

    My son absolutely loves it and still plays with it at 16 months old. You can use it as a pillow when not playing with it in the car or at home, it has multiple uses which I like.

    My son has learned so many things from just playing and interacting with it, I'd definitely recommend to anyone looking for a multifunctional toy and the fact that it's fun and enjoyable for all ages. I love that its compact and easy to store, with minimal space, great if you don't have much room.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Busy Elephant

    Miss A, 9 months, loves her Fold n Go Busy Elephant. We take it everywhere with us at it so compact and fits in my bag and is perfect to keep Miss A amused when we go out for lunch, coffee or even just for quick, mess free play around the house. This toy is definitely a favourite!
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Fun to play with.

    My little has so many of these toys. we have even named his toys as ele for the elephant.... roller for the car slide. My baby instantly knows which toy is being talked about. He loves playing with Playskool toys.

    As a parent, I buy him toys which are not just interesting to play with but also improves his motor skills... hence we have so many of playskool toys.

    Go for these!
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Great for storage, and little hands!

    I bought a couple of these for my twins, I was so impressed with how compact they are to store, and how perfect they are for little hands. I love the colours and shapes. The toys greatly benefit motor skills, especially babies who were premature that are behind in skills. I would like to add more to my range, and will be hoping to get more for Christmas.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Bub loves it!

    It has become our new ritual to buy a playskool toy whenever we go out to check the baby stores. But can't have enough of those stow and go toys. He spend time with the toys while I get things done! Definitely a hit with us. Permanent customers for some time to come.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Bubba loves them

    I was not chosen to review these toys unfortunately.. I don't know how I missed the application, they would have been great for my little one to play with in the early months. Instead, he was given some by his aunt. They are great, easy to handle, quite compact (for travelling which is great), have a great range of features and provide hours of fun.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Compact, Fun, Enjoyable

    Going away for the weekend and each child is allowed to bring one toy, my son is taking the Playskool Fold ‘n Go Busy Elephant, all our other daughters are jealous because the elephant turns in to multiple toys all in one. He will never get bored, so many things to touch, hold and play with. Love that its compact, which means easy to store in the car and doesn't take up much room and you can always enjoy the elephant for hours on end.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Awesome toys

    The stow and go toys are a wonderful set of easy to transport toys ! They can fit in my hand bag or nappy bag which is essential when you go out and cannot take every toy but need things to keep them occupied to avoid cranky disasters. I think the price is reasonable for the toys too. I haven't had any break which is what you want, durability. All in all I would recommend these and would buy them as present for other mums and little ones ;)
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys

    Our twin daughter and son loved playing with the Playskool Play, Stow & Go car ramp while we were at a friends house, very easy set up and pack up. They are both at developmental stages but both got a lot of play from this play set.

    We are looking at buying one to keep in the car for when we travel.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Compact Multifunctional Elephant

    Absolutely love the Playskool Fold ‘n Go Busy Elephant, it is true it does fold to compact, great for travelling and wanting your child/baby to enjoy playing but with minimal room. I love the multi functional toys that associate with this product, my child/baby will never get bored, so many things to play with. My Child/Baby has learned already so much from this wonderful playing Elephant.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Fantastic fun

    My 15 month old daughter loves playing with this while we were out the other day it kept her occupied for ages, it was so easy to set up and unpack. Her twin brother has development delays and loved joining in with her and loved the noises it made when I clicked it together. such a convenient you to take with us to keep the kids entertained
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Love these toys

    I love these toys and best of all do do my sons. They are incredibly bright and colourful. They are interactive and fun. With all the toys on the market it's hard to choose which ones you like best. I really love how portable these are as kids just love to take everything out with them. They're also really easy to wash :)
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Great for younger children

    My son liked the toys and had hours of fun with it. It is so easy to pack away and store when not being played with. He loved the pop up roll n ramp. Althought he is 2.5 years old he found it very fascinating and enjoyed it. Younger children will definitely enjoy these products and are great learning toys
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • So much fun!

    My little niece absolutely loves playing with the shape sorter, she is forever trying new ways to place them in the matching holes. Great little toy for eye-hand co-ordination and cognitive development. It's bright and colourful to and draws attention with its appearance too. I'm glad I bought this for my niece.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Love toys that are easy to take places

    It's a great feature to include storage concepts in the design of toys. My kids always want to take stuff when we go out and it makes a big difference if you don't have to have lots of pieces floating around in the bottom of a bag!

    The ramp is a hit with kids of all ages. Not just the cars but also balls and various other things roll down those ramps!

    I also like how this line of toys avoids narrow gender-specific marketing.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Who doesn't love an elephant that you can take anywhere!

    The Playskool Fold 'n Go Busy Elephant is so cute and fun! I recently gave this as a gift to my friends baby and he loved it! It seriously entertained him for so long! There are so many elements in this Elephant that Baby never seems to tire of it. I just asked my friend if she has had to wash it and she said unfortunately yes due to vomit - however it came out good as new. I would definitely purchase this toy again in the future.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Fine motor skills

    These toys are so awesome. I recently purchased these for my todddler twins and baby playing with them and I could see the connection between brain and body (motor skills) and they had so much fun. Good for the bath, sand pit, indoor play and they are amazing quality. Highly recommend Playskool Play, Stow and Go Toys
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Playskool Play-Stow-Go Roll N Gears Car

    I tested this on a 16 month old girl, and it proved a winner. This has become a favorite for her as she rolls it around for long periods. She hasn't gotten interested in the gears yet, but it getting her fun from rolling the toy. It is durable and is of traditional Playskool quality. It's a cute toy and helps the child's development. I do definitely recommend it. The child will have fun with it and you'll have fun watching.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Playskool Fold ‘n Go Busy Elephant

    My 6 month old daughter has the playskool fold n go busy elephant and absolutely loves it. It has so many little toys they can play with including a small mirror which she loves. Very compact and can even fit in a handbag. We keep it at her great grandmothers house as it is so compact and easy to store.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills

  • Playskool Fold ‘n Go Busy Elephant

    This Playskool Fold ‘n Go Busy Elephant is awesome, great for any little age really, I have a 8 week old and he loves it and twin 4 year olds and they love playing with it too. They are very intrigued with the mirror especially but do like the rattle as well. One thing they all enjoy is the hugging and squeezing of the elephant, so cuddly and makes them feel happy and content. I do recommend to anyone this is a real eye giver (they love it). For myself I love the fact that all you need to do is throw into a pillow slip and easy to wash and ready for the next fun play.
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are compact and portable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are easy to store
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys have great play features
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys are fun and enjoyable
    Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys promote gross motor skills
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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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