PARENTS are hitting the streets, eager to get their hands on an epic back-to-school pack for kids.
So if you’re looking to treat your child to New Year’s Eve at school in September, you’ve come to the right place.
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And you’ll be shocked to learn that this offering isn’t from a popular supermarket or high-end chain; in fact, it’s from a high street children’s store loved by Kate Middleton.
In 2021, as reported by The mirrorPrincess Kate was spotted taking George, Charlotte and Louis shopping for stationery during a family day out.
Kate and her royal trio appeared at Smiggle on the King’s Road in London before the older Cambridge children returned to school after the Easter holidays.
Other shoppers alleged that children were given their own quote at the store and, after choosing items, took them to the register and paid with their own money.
One Twitter user even wrote, “Just normal, well-mannered kids and a normal dad trying to do the right thing and that’s just adorable!”
And now, shoppers are rushing to Smiggle, eager to check out an affordable kids’ offering.
One shopper was overjoyed browsing her local Smiggle, the Australian retail chain that sells stationery and related accessories, when she saw the back-to-school offer.
Thrilled by her findings, Courtney Grace took to social media to warn other parents.
Posting in Extreme Couponing and Bargains Group in the UKa private Facebook group with 2.5 million members, the savvy mom shared a Photograph of her purchases and wrote: “Weirdest deal at Smiggle right now.
“Backpack, water bottle, lunch box and pencil case pack £50, but if you add the sandwich box which costs £5, the total lot becomes £25.
“Then the two children got ready to next school year for £50 from Smiggle, when the original cost price should have been £110.
As advertised on the Smiggle website, the Giggle By Smiggle five-piece deal was £55 but is now just £25.
Not only will this save you £30, but it will also ensure your child has everything they need for school.
Where kids can eat for free or cheap this semester
FEEDING the kids this term doesn’t have to cost the earth, with a number of restaurant chains and supermarkets offering deals where kids can eat cheap or even for free.
From completely free meals to paying just £1 a head, it’s easy to find something nutritious and on budget.
For worried parents hit by the cost of living crisis, these bargains could offer a lifeline during the school holidays.
Sarah-Jane Outten, shopping expert at MyVoucherCodes, said: “Looking at discount and voucher sites would be my first stop – so take a look at all the deals on offer via your supermarket loyalty cards or apps.
“Supermarket cafes are also great places to feed the family on the cheap, with a range of offers from kids eating for £1 or eating for free when an adult pays full price for their meal.
“Many restaurant chains will also send out emails before half term to announce any deals they have on offer at the time, so don’t be too eager to delete them from your inbox.”
Here, The Sun has rounded up all the best “kids eat free” or cheap deals that are available during half term week and beyond.
Asda’s ‘Kids Eat for £1’ deal runs in over 205 Asda Cafés all year round – not just during the school holidays.
Kids eat free at Bella Italia every Thursday and for £1 between 4pm and 6pm, Sunday to Wednesday.
Kids can eat free at BrewDog throughout half term, from May 25 to June 2, with everything included from DIY pizzas to cheese toasties.
Dobbies garden center is offering one free children’s meal or breakfast per adult, traditional or vegetarian breakfast or main course lunch purchased.
If you’re visiting Dunelm, children can eat free at Pausa cafes when an adult spends £4. No discount code required and the promotion should automatically be added to your invoice.
At Gordon Ramsay restaurants, kids eat free when they order a main course from the Ramsay kids’ menu. You also have the option to add a dessert for £3.50.
Kids eat free at Morrisons all day every day with the purchase of an adult meal worth £4.50 or more.
Children pay free when an adult requests a Premier Inn full breakfast or meal deal.
You can get a children’s hot main meal or lunch box for £1 when you buy an adult hot main meal costing at least £5.20 in Sainsburys cafes.
At Tesco, children can choose a free sandwich, piece of fruit, two snacks and a drink with any adult purchase at a Tesco Café when the Kids Eat Free offer is available.
It’s available in five different patterns – if your little one loves it pinkor your child is obsessed with blue, there are lots of cool prints to choose from.
The package includes a backpack, lunch box, plastic drink bottle, practical carrying case and a sandwich holder.
As a result, this set will ensure your child is well suited for school and will keep their belongings organized.
The best-selling backpack has all the essentials characteristics necessary for school, sports, travel and more.
It’s padded and has adjustable straps, two zippered compartments and even a drink bottle holder.
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Meanwhile, the lunch box is sure to keep snacks fresh, plus it’s compact and super easy to carry.
At the same time, the drink bottle is BPA-free and features a super easy flip top spout for hydration on the go.
The case with zippered compartment keeps all stationery organized in one place for quick grab and go.
And finally, you can say goodbye to crushed sandwiches thanks to the handy sandwich container, which is lightweight and dishwasher safe.
Why do schools have such strict rules about appearance?
WHY can’t students dye their hair, paint their nails, get tattoos or piercings at school? Surely they should be allowed to express their individuality?
Well, according to QuoraThere are five main reasons why such appearance changes are prohibited at school.
1. Maintain a professional appearance
Students are required to follow the uniform policy to present themselves in a professional manner. Doing this helps create a sense of discipline and respect for the learning environment.
2. Security Concerns
In some situations, there may be safety concerns related to a change in appearance. This would apply if someone had extremely long, untied hair, for example, as it could get caught in equipment during gym classes or while playing with friends.
3. Minimizing interruptions
Many schools have a strict policy regarding student appearance in an attempt to minimize disruption. Some educational centers believe that someone with brightly dyed hair or a large piercing ends up being a distraction to other students and therefore harms the learning process.
4. Preparation for the workplace
Many jobs – especially corporate or medical jobs – have strict rules regarding appearance, with piercings, tattoos and dyed hair all on the banned list. So preventing students from having these changes in schools means they will be prepared for them not to be allowed when they have jobs too.
5. Cultural/social norms
Schools can seek to reflect in their policies the norms of what is considered appropriate or acceptable in different cultures and communities.
BEAM OF PARENTS
Courtney’s post clearly left many speechless as it was shared just 16 hours ago, but it quickly racked up 161 likes and 212 comments.
Social media users were impressed with the bargain package and many took to the comments to express this.
One person said: “Great price.”
Another added: “Wow, such a bargain.”
A third commented: “I might have to pop in after school in the morning.”
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Meanwhile, a happy shopper smiled: “Thanks for posting this! My two picked out the exact same bags as this one and now we are equipped and ready for the next school year.”
At the same time, many parents tagged their friends and loved ones in the comments to alert them about the epic bundle.
One user mentioned a father and wrote, “We have to go!”
Another alerted a Smiggle fan and advised: “I need to check it out.”
While someone else tagged a Facebook user and stated: “This is good for next year.”
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