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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 LOVE kmart and this idea is A BRILLIANT ONE

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  • Not my thing. I’m not really sure why people are so obsessed with Kmart.

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  • a lot easier and less mess than hosting a party at home. not sure i like the idea of giving other kids money to go and spend.

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  • Oh wow, what a creative idea. Esoecially adding the list of things they needed to find and buy. Teaches them the understanding of budget too. I’m not sure I would want to provide each child with the $20 ea myself. It could get a bit expensive

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  • I don’t really see the big appeal to this. Each to their own I guess.

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  • cheaper than hosting one at home!

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  • I wouldn’t mind someone doing that for my birthday for me!

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