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I love that Swisse Kids offer premium quality products
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I love that Swisse Kids is sugar free
My kids love the taste
Swisse Kids is a brand I trust
Swisse Kids Calcium + D3 and Swisse Kids Probiotic :
4.34 out of 5 based on 163 reviews.

As Mums it’s important to all of us that our children are happy and healthy. As Mums we also know that sometimes busy kids on the go may need a little extra support …

Which is why we’re so pleased to bring you the Swisse Kids Calcium + D3 and Swisse Kids Probiotic Product Review!

Developed by Swisse Wellness, a leading wellness brand with a mission to help people live healthier & happier lives, the Swisse Kids range is sugar free, tooth friendly, great tasting, and is tailored for growing children.

Busy lifestyles and not-so-great eating habits can lead to gaps in our kids’ nutritional intake. The Swisse Kids Health range helps fill these gaps and assist in energy production.

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The Swisse Kids Range is available nationally – online via Swisse.com, in Coles, Woolworths, Chemist Warehouse, Priceline, Terry White Chemmart, and all good community pharmacies.

In the Swisse Kids Product Review, we’ll be sending mums all over Australia a special package containing the following products from the Swisse Kids range:

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Swisse Kids Calcium + D3 is important for growing kids: 

A milkshake flavoured burstlet!

Infants and children experience more growth in the first years of life than any other life stage and so keeping bones and teeth healthy is important.

Swisse Kids Calcium + D3 has a natural berry flavour that tastes just like a milkshake, and is tooth friendly.

 

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Swisse Kids Probiotic is the best option for improving gut health and promoting good digestion:

An easy chewable tablet!

Swisse Kids Probiotic is a premium quality, sugar free, tooth friendly formula containing a combination of probiotic strains to support gastrointestinal health and healthy immune function in children.

 

 

MoM Members are trialling Swisse Kids Calcium + D3 and Swisse Kids Probiotic right now…

Mums have now been selected to trial Swisse Kids Calcium + D3 & Swisse Kids Probiotic, we’ve asked them to try these out at home and then visit this page to give us their review & rating!

You can see what they have to say after trialling in the reviews below…

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Published 26th September 2017


  • More Please!!

    Little Miss is still loving her vitamins. She has them daily and constantly asks if she can have more. She knows that they are good for her but the flavour is the big winner in her eyes.

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  • It's in the Swiss

    Since trialling the calcium+d3 and probiotics my child doesn’t forget to tell me i need to give them to her. She reminds me on a daily basis which helps as i tend to forget being a busy mum. I’m glad i can give my child the boost she needs in her diet plus giving her something she likes. Happy child happy mummy ????

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  • "They're yummy! More"

    After trying the d3 calcium in water, on cereal I eventually handed one to my 2 year old which much hesitation as the bottle suggests otherwise. Much to my surprise she gobbled it up and asked for more. She then cried at not getting more. The probiotic were a hit from day one, d3 took some convincing but perseverance pays off.

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  • Great

    My son loved the taste & I will be continue getting these for him

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  • Calcium+D3, & probiotics in a bottle

    My child insists on having more but i tell her, only one of each a day. Then she frowns and gives me the sad face… As long as these are good for the children and they want it, I’m happy to give it to them as it makes it a whole lot easier to get some good nutrients in their diet without them even knowing. Thumbs up.

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  • Vita boost

    My child absolutely loved the taste of these. She tells me, “Mum, i love it, it’s berry flavour, yum….”

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  • Healthy choices the kids ask for!

    My three children love both of these products! My 6 year old asks for the “chewy” and “crunchy” lollies as soon as dinner finishes! They do not forget to take these and they always ask for their vitamins! We have tried others and couldn’t get them to take them! Definitely a winner!

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  • Probiotic is a winner

    The Swisse products arrived and I was a bit dubious how they would be received given the picture shown of what Miss 2 and Miss 4 have been having (basically a gummy lolly). I was pleasantly surprised when they both gobbled them up, said they were “yummy” (chewable tablet) and asked for more! Unfortunately the calcium D3 were not as well received so I’ll write another review specifically on that product. Day 1, new vitamin = success!

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  • My girlie signs more everytime :)

    My youngest has for a lengthly period of time toddler diarrhea. Gluten allergy, worms and infections were ruled out by the gastroenterologist, her bloods were ok as well. We then decided to try her on a diary free diet and since we added Swisse probiotics daily we finally have wishful result !

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  • Kids Calcium Yum!

    My kids love these tasty capsules.
    They love them by themselves no need to add them to anything. I love that I know that I am taking care of their bones whilst they think they are having a treat!

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  • Great product but my son wouldnt eat them

    For a 2 year old i prefer the powered type to add to milk. My son liked them the first few times. After that i couldn’t get him to try them

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  • fussy easters

    I give my kids swiss brand probotics tablets, I used to give them powedered version but we don’t use it as the kids say they can taste it. since my kids is also fussy with liquid, theres nothing I could put the powder in. the tablets is better, my kids are 9 and 11 so they are able to swallow the whole.

    they also have multivitamins chewable. it took my kids a long time to get used to the taste, they weren’t keen but its either that or liquid version. they both have 2 chewables to get it over done with.

    I trust this brand to help out what my children may be missing out on.
    I wouldn’t stop using this brand.
    just the flavour taste my kids are fussy in, I normally just tell them to stuck it up :)

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  • Two weeks later and results are great from Vitamin D

    My son definitely has more energy, and not as tired, I really believe it has made a difference having the Vitamin d. a must for winter when you don’t get the kids outdoors enough.

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  • Still a big hit

    Thought I would update.. It has been a few weeks since starting these and they are still a big hit. Little miss is loving them, no reminders from me to take them she does it without prompting. She also has made sure there are some at Daddy’s house so she does not miss a day. As for health benefits I definitely think the probiotic is working, she used to intermittently get reflux especially after dairy, no longer an issue!! Definitely on our purchase again list.

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  • My girlie signs more everytime :)

    My youngest has for a lengthly period of time toddler diarrhea. Gluten allergy, worms and infections were ruled out by the gastroenterologist, her bloods were ok as well. We then decided to try her on a diary free diet and since we added Swisse probiotics daily we finally have wishful result !

    I love that Swisse
    Kids offer premium
    quality products
    I would highly
    recommend Swisse
    Kids to other mums
    I love that Swisse
    Kids is based on
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    I love that Swisse
    Kids is sugar free
    My kids love the
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  • overall thoughts

    after trialing both tablets miss 5 wasnt a huge fun, but miss 3 loved them. miss 5 didnt like the taste of the tablets but liked the texture, whilst miss 3 loved her tablets each night. overall i wouldnt buy them again just as i prefer an all in 1 tablet rather then individual ones

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  • Better behaviour with kids

    Initially the attitude the kids took was not more tablets to take. The first day they screwed their noses up but that soon changed. Now they make sure I give them to them every day. I’m sure they watch the clock. No more colds or sore tummies since they started taking these. The fact they don’t contain sugar I definitely recommend them

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  • Swisse Kids Probiotic is a great product

    My daughter asks for her “lolly” every day and loves it. I sincerely feel she has advanced in lots of ways – shes certainly had less daycare caught illnesses this year. I started her on these as I had read that looking after the gut and giving probiotics helps with brain development. I’m sure this coincided with her starting to talk more (she was delayed at most milestones due to being in a harness until she was 9 months old).

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  • I healthy

    To me vitamins are important part of everyday living People live such a busy life style these days and maybe miss a meal every now and again so vitamins may supplement this. With a lot of vitamins these days behing sugar free this is also a healthy benefit.

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  • Kids Calcium plus D3

    My child did not like the taste of these at all. He tried them a few times but as a 10 year old I was not about to force him to take anything he didn’t like and the point of a review is to the get the honest opinion. He likes the other ones and while the tablets are good for him I am not going to force him to have something he doesn’t like, I will compensate for the goodness of the tablets in other ways

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  • Kids Probiotic

    My child loved the taste of the Kids Probiotic and is still quite happy to take them and his stomach is very good from them as he as had problems in the past so I will continue with them. I like the brand and I believe in Probiotics so I am glad he likes them as he as had problems with his stomach and so far has not experienced any since he has been taking them

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  • Not sure if I would recommend it

    I am thankful to be able to trial these 2 vitamins but not 100% sold on them.
    No.1 negative is that it comes in a bottle that my 6 year van easily open and since he likes the taste he is tempted to eat more than the recommended daily dose (yes, you do need to keep it out of reach but it would be handy if the lid was made childproof). My 9 year old daughter hated the taste and refused to have it after day 1.
    Not sure if I would pay money for this product.

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  • Three weeks into adding to toddler’s diet

    So after 3 weeks now of trying the Swisse probiotic and calcium+ D3, I’ve noticed a few things. Firstly, getting into routine of taking them seems to be key. My toddler is used to adding both to his breaky now. Though he seems to be a bit clued on now to the fact that they aren’t lollies!!! I think that he really needs the supplement in his diet even though I try to keep his meals balanced, he gets fussy (like a lot of toddlers??!!!) and so I feel really happy I can offer a bit more of a boost through a brand I trust. Personally I’ve used Swisse during pregnancy and I find them really great quality!
    My toddler hasn’t been unwell since taking the Swisse supplements and his tummy has actually been a lot better. He can struggle with constipation but we’ve had no issues in that department since taking them. We will continue with both of the Swisse products and I seriously recommend other mums to try them!

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  • More Please!!

    Little Miss is still loving her vitamins. She has them daily and constantly asks if she can have more. She knows that they are good for her but the flavour is the big winner in her eyes.

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  • Typical toddler - hit and miss

    I would love give a better review of this. I kept trying, but as it goes with toddlers, some days she liked it, and others she just spat it out and practically clawed it off her tongue (not joking).
    The probiotic was a lot more successful than the Calcium + D3, but even that wasn’t a hit some days. My daughter LOVES (LOVES LOVES) her Greek Yoghurt, so I was never that concerned for that, but I hoped she would get benefits from the calcium + D3. I found I had to put it into things such as her yoghurt and/or smoothies to get her to take it.
    I will say, I love that these are sugar free and are very easy to mix into food for smaller children. I’ve liked Swisse adult vitamins, so I will keep an eye out now for the kids range to help where my miss is lacking,.

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  • Sugar Free Reviewee #3 Mission Fail!!

    Ok. So I don’t normally accept defeat but on this I must concede!!! The white flag has been raised.
    So I wish I had a video of my devastating surrender but I shall have to try and put this loss into words.
    My plan failed! EPICALLY!!! I thought for sure I could sneak the Squishy, squashy pops into the bottles undetected but alas I was thwarted by the consistency. Secondly my photo demonstrates a bottle after 2 runs through the dishwasher. This stuff is tough!!! It won’t come off easily so bottle hiding is no longer an option.
    My third and final battle was a tough one and most devastating in its losses. Mr Fuss again is refusing both types but my ray of hope has been going strong until….
    “Mummy Little Miss just vomited!!”
    Indeed there was strawberry fizz everywhere!!! She hadn’t thrown up but chewed up and spat the whole Probiotic all over the patio with a mother’s most dreaded words “Don’t like it”. Just like that she was done! No more!
    I’m sorry MoMs I have failed but I have given an honest account of our trial with Swisse.
    One thing I will add before closing this mission is that her tummy was more settled, less gassy and her movements more soft and movey so they definately were helping her.
    My suggestion to the Lovely people at Swisse is make a version of both that will slip under the radar in a bottle and we will be your first testers again (especially for a Probiotic it really helped!!). They do help but for my munchkins it was the delivery that let down the science.
    So I am passing the mission to friends and will report is she succeeds with her 4 where I have failed you!
    Sugar Free Reviewee signing off!

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  • Sugar Free Review #2

    Ok so I tried to video my mission and send this way but Ive been thwarted by my lack of ‘training’. The mission I chose to accept was testing Swiss Probiotic and Calcium +D with my kids.
    Review 1 was a success!!
    Since then….
    Little Miss has been happy to have a Strawberry Fizzer everyday. But Mr Fussy has now decided that that the Squishy Sqashy Pop is now a weapon of ‘tasteyucktion’ and will not try it at all. So this Mum got creative and attempt the bottle stash. I added the calcium to their bottles hoping they wouldn’t notice but the liquid wouldn’t dissolve in and it plugged the teat!!! Plus it left stuff on the inside which you can see (cocoa added for effect). I hope it comes off!!!
    So back to the drawing board….

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  • Swisse Kids Range - the perfect way to keep them healthy!

    My husband and I try to lead by example and live a healthy life. We practise eating clean, exercising and taking daily vitamins to help our bodies and minds perform at their peak. Therefore it is a no-brainer that our two year old son should also be eating healthy and exercising… but our son is a REALLY fussy eater and being a headstrong and stubborn little man means sometimes we are just lucky that he even eats! When I discovered the new Swisse Kids Probiotic and Swisse Kids Calcium + D3, I was only too pleased to give them a go and see what his thoughts were. The packaging and product presentation is appealing and easy to distinguish on pharmacy shelves. I absolutely love how this probiotic does not require refrigeration which meant that we were able to pack it with us on our family weekend down south to ensure our son’s immune system was at its best. While I loved Calcium + D3 and Probiotic formula’s berry/strawberry flavour (which is sugar-free by the way), they are WAY too sweet and so my son would only suck on them, rather than chewing them and my husband refused to eat one whole as well. I tried them myself and while I consumed them fully, I also found the flavour was waaaay too sweet for me. I also find that the Calcium + D3 capsule casing (which protects a gooey berry-flavoured liquid within) was really and hard to break down/swallow. My toddler also seems to experience this because we would both bite the capsule open and suck out the contents. Overall the Swisse Kids range is a fantastic concept and a great way to encourage children to stay healthy, however these new products need a little perfecting in order to help them sell and for children to fully love and embrace them.

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  • Easy to dispense

    I used the calcium+D3 liquod capsules yesterday and found ot reaply easy to dispense and mix in with my toddler’s food. He didn’t notice the taste and the capsules came in a handy pod to break. I like that it is sugar free as I often worry about hpw muxh artificial flavouring and sugars a lot of kids products have. Haven’t used it lomg enpugh to see the effects. All in all not a bad vitamin.

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  • he tried it and asked for more!

    Gave my toddler some of the probiotics to chew on and he finished it and begged me for more! no more having to hide it in food! Great progress.
    The only sigguestion I habe is for some 2 year olds you might like to make it dissolvable in the mouth rather than cjewable so its a little easier. All in all doing well.

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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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17 Comments

  • 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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  • Charcuterie Boards and Antipasto boards are so good. I love them, i love the variety of foods you can put on them and they are so great for entertaining and enjoying with family or friends. It is something i like to make whenever i have friends over as you can enjoy and pick away while you are catching up. Great entertaining option.

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  • I absolutely adore an antipasto spread. There’s nothing better than having a colourful plate of charcuterie and antipasto shared with loved ones. I grew up with my Mum making the most lush, long table of nibblies on celebrations and it’s something that my siblings and I carry on today. It brings us all together.

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