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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
Playskool Play, Stow & Go Toys :
4.59 out of 5 based on 140 reviews.
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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.

Fold_N_Go_Elephant_hasbro_250x300

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
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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.

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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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  • Looking forward to summer catch ups! Its always the best time to just chill

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  • I love the go to guide for how to arrange a board! Mine never look aesthetic so I am going to try this!

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