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Australian parents are hosting Kmart parties for their daughters, giving each child $20 to spend in store on everything from bath bombs to stationery and fake nails.

The theme was created by a member of the Facebook group Kmart Mums before it was quickly circulated among other party goers.

Chantal Simms asked her daughter Bella whether a shopping trip at her ‘favourite store’ would be a viable option for her 10th birthday.

‘I printed out the shopping challenge and when we arrived I explained how it would work. Then the kids took me to the relevant areas,’ she told FEMAIL.

The party attendees were given $20, and had to stay together at all times and ‘be creative’ in their purchases.

They had to buy something to eat for $2, something to wear, a beauty product, something starting with B and something to do.

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Chantal said they were all very enthusiastic about the shopping experience and were treated to a lunch after the main event.

Another young girl wanted a similar party plan for her 11th birthday, but instead included instructions about collecting ‘something glittery’, ‘something for school’ and ‘something starting with P’.

‘The kids were invited to do a treasure hunt and then just had lunch at Hungry Jacks,’ the mum said.

‘When the kids arrived we gave them a letter outlining the rules and what the guidelines were for each of their purchases.

‘The girls read through the instructions and then split into groups. I explained that I was going to be in the middle of the store for questions and adding up.

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We have also previously shared mum, Shannon Cassidy’s idea after she posted in the Kmart group how she gave five guests who attended her  teenage daughter’s party $30 in cash to spend on whatever they liked at their local Kmart store. Read her idea HERE.

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Would your child love a Kmart party? I know I would!

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  • I’ve heard of people doing this and the girls really loved it!

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  • this is so cool, would be perfect for my daughter’s 12th bday next yr. wonder how many kids is enough to control in a group??
    it would be interesting to see what they come up with and money wise.

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  • this is a great idea, teaches them how much things actually cost

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  • I will be trying this for my daughter when she is a bit older. Its a bit of fun and isn’t that what kids parties are all about!

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  • definetly not a party I would have for my kids!

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  • I’d be in there all day with my daughter, we loves to shop but has a hard time deciding what she eventually wants to buy

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  • Aw I’m sure the kids would love this, although one of mine would probably doubt and be unsure how to spend it. Wonder how much time the kids took to gather their items ?

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  • A lot of fun but can be costly if paying for all of the things they are doing.

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  • This is amazing but can also add up quick.

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  • Hahaha i would love this even for me as an adult

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  • What a fun idea

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  • It would be interesting to see how much of value they can find for $20.00.
    I like they idea of getting something for school. Plenty of good options that don’t cost too much money

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  • I like the idea of making it into a challenge and if the Birthday child is happy that’s all that really matters.

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  • I want someone to give me money and take me to Kmart to spend it! What a cool idea for a birthday party!

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  • I LOVE this idea! My youngest has been to one of these parties and totally loved it.

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  • Giving them a list like this is more interesting than just “go shopping”.

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  • Wow, this is certainly different. Would be interesting to see what the different kids choose.

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  • oh the tweens would love this

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  • Each to their own when it comes to ideas for parties.

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  • Good idea. Especially for tweens.

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