{"id":3608,"date":"2018-04-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.smooth.com.au\/uncategorised\/new-kmart-trend-fast-becoming-next-big-thing\/"},"modified":"2018-04-20T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-04-20T00:00:00","slug":"new-kmart-trend-fast-becoming-next-big-thing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.smooth.com.au\/lifestyle\/new-kmart-trend-fast-becoming-next-big-thing\/","title":{"rendered":"New Kmart trend is fast becoming the Next Big Thing"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s no secret we love Kmart.<\/p>\n

Seriously<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Love<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kmart<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But if we’re honest? The lasted trend has us scratching our heads.<\/p>\n

The Kmart Challenge has made the rounds across Facebook group Kmart Mums Australia.<\/p>\n

The challenge sees kids given a certain amount of money to spend at the store and has been used as a birthday party activity.<\/p>\n

Victorian mum Shannon Cassidy posted about the challenge and explained to news.com.au more about it:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe object of the party was to spend the $30 as they wished \u2014 I did tell them to keep in mind that there were little trophies for those that bought the biggest item, savviest shopper and most items,\u201d she told the publication.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cThey loved it \u2014 they had a ball,” she continued.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cCharli probably chose the most wackiest things to be honest \u2014 a blow-up gold crown and a door stop for her room.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

She said other purchases included stationery, drink bottles, pet products, earrings and accessories, as well as bath bombs, light boxes, picture frames, room decorations and lollies.<\/p>\n

\u201cA party and a party favour rolled up into one. And the beauty of Kmart is you can find so much for so little.”<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIt was fantastic to see them having to use their brains. We live in an age where through the powers of social media, lots of people feel that to give your kids something it has to cost a lot \u2014 so I love seeing posts of famous people DYI-ing their cakes, as opposed to those who have spent thousands of dollars.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Members of the Facebook group were quick to sing their praises over the idea. Comments included:<\/p>\n

“Omg!!!!! That\u2019s brilliant  My daughter would love that challenge too.”<\/em><\/p>\n

“She doesn\u2019t like toys or crafting items for her birthday. This is great!!!”<\/em><\/p>\n

“Wow what a great idea! I\u2019m stealing this.”<\/em><\/p>\n

“This idea is freaking awesome! Can one of my friends do this and invite me.”<\/em><\/p>\n

“Haha this is awesome and i love the idea.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In total, the party cost Cassidy $230, which included $150 for the shopping spree, and $80 for lunch and a doughnut cake.<\/p>\n

Image: Getty<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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