Here’s my roundup of the best children’s magazines and teen magazines and even magazines for preschoolers.

These publications feature high-quality content, not too much ‘branded’ content or advertising and make for interesting reading, even for adults! 

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1. LEGO Life Magazine

The LEGO® Life Magazine are kids magazines that are free! It is aimed for 5 to 9-year-olds and it is delivered to your door, addressed to your child, four times per year. Even shipping is free!

Each LEGO Life Magazine issue contains comics, activities, posters, inspiration and instructions to make your own LEGO creations and photographs and drawings of creations submitted by subscribers (parental permission required with each submission).

If you can’t wait for the first issue to arrive in the mail, you can access previous issues digitally on the LEGO Life Magazine Archive.

Subscribe to LEGO Life Magazine

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2. Double Helix Magazine

Double Helix probably the most well-known science magazines for kids aged 8-14 years. The kids science magazine by CSIRO has been around since I was a kid (with a brief break) and I even remember winning a competition once from the magazine!

Every Double Helix issue covers interesting facts and stories about science, technology, engineering and maths.  There are also puzzles, competitions and things to make. Note it does not come with the free gifts available in newsstand copies. 

Double Helix is published 8 times a year. A subscription to Double Helix can be for 6, 12 month or 24 months. 

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3. Kookie

A friend with a tween girl recommended Kookie to me and it’s great! It’s an Australian/UK co-produced girls magazine as it contains girl-led content for kids age 7 to 12 years (though boys may enjoy it just as much).

The magazine contains profiles of female role models, original fiction and comics as well as features on everything from adventure and activism to science and sleepovers, plus craft, debate, books, pets, problems, puzzles and loads more. The magazine is 100% ad-free, hence the higher-than-standard magazine cover price. 

Kookie won Mumbrella’s Consumer Publication of the Year (Small Publisher) in 2019.

Kookie is published 4 times a year. A subscription to Kookie can be for 6 months (2 issues) or 12 months (4 months). 

Subscribe to Kookie

4.  Poppy For Real

Poppy For Real is a tween girl magazine for kids age 8-11 years.

There are NO ADS, just quality information and short, informative articles on history, archaeology and nature.

Poppy For Real is published 11 times a year. A subscription to Poppy For Real is for 12 months.

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5. Owl

Since 1976, OWL has ignited the curiosities of kids ages 9 to 13. OWL continues to give children access to new information in a fun, age-appropriate and engaging way.

OWL highlights elements of science, technology, engineering, art, and math to encourage kids to discover, explore, engage, and inspire. Unusual for its intended age group, OWL is loved by both girls and boys, identifying the core of what really matters to 9- to 13-year-olds and relaying it with a signature honesty, intelligence, and humour. 

The publisher of OWL also produces the magazine ChickaDEE for kids 6-9 years and Chirp for kids 3-6 years.

Owl is published every monthly. A subscription to Owl is for 12 months (10 issues). 

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6. AdventureBox and AdventureBox Max

From the publishers of Storybox come AdventureBox and AdventureBox Max – educational, award-winning childrens magazines for the next age groups – 6-9 year olds and 9-12 year old. While its not strictly marked as a boys magazine it does tend to appeal to boys more than girls.

AdventureBox includes a multi-chapter story featuring action, suspense, drama and humour with exciting illustrations for newly independent readers, natural science, games, quizzes, jokes and Zak Jinks: a hilarious comic strip about a boy who always has a plan to handle the situation.

For readers of AdventureBox, AdventureBox Max is a natural progression into longer, more challenging stories. Paired with stimulating and interesting tidbits of trivia, your child will also build their repertoire of general knowledge to discuss with friends and family.

AdventureBox and AdventureBox Max are published every month. A subscription to AdventureBox and AdventureBox Max is for 12 months (10 issues). 

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7. Crikey Magazine

Crikey! Magazine is an action-packed, conservation-focused, fun magazine for all ages produced by Australia Zoo and the Irwin family. 

The quarterly magazine is full of great wildlife photos, posters, stories on saving our planet’s beautiful animals, Australia Zoo updates, animal profiles and exclusive editorial by Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin. Also, a Free Child Pass to Australia Zoo is included in every copy!

Crikey! is published every 3 months. A subscription to Crikey is for 12 months (4 issues). 

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8. The Week Junior

The Week Junior is a UK-based current affairs magazine for 8–14 year olds. It’s delivered weekly and is filled with fascinating stories and information, written to engage curious minds.

Read by over 75,000 families every week, The Week Junior helps children make sense of the world, provides context and clarity to complex issues, improves general knowledge and encourages discussion and debate.

As the tagline says, it helps kids ‘make sense of the world’ and you get the first 6 mags free!

I asked Lady AB to tell me about 3 things she learnt from the first issue and she said: ‘There was a Hiroshima memorial service, a COVID medical breakthrough & McVities announced that chocolate digestives are meant to be eaten chocolate side down!’

While the content is UK-based The Week Junior is delivered worldwide. Subscribe with 6 issues free. You can also bundle your annual subscription with quarterly issues of Science + Nature. 

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9. Wonder

Wonder is an Australian magazine for girls that empowers pre-teen girls from 7+ years to be creative, brave, kind and to inspire them to think about who they are and what they could be.

Advertisements in Wonder are selective and minimal with a focus on artists and brands that are ethical, age-appropriate and Australian made.

Wonder Magazine is published quarterly, with each issue inspired by the seasons in the Southern Hemisphere. Each issue covers role models, adventure, science, reader contributions, recipes, craft, beauty, DIY and more.

Subscribe to Wonder

10. HistoriCool

HistoriCool is an Australian website and magazine that aims to make history cool for kids.

While you can no longer subscribe to HistoriCool you can still purchase past issues, books and digital resources.

Purchase back issues of HistoriCool

11. Kazoo 

Kazoo is a quarterly ad-free print magazine for girls aged 5 to 12—one that celebrates them for being strong, smart, fierce and, above all, true to themselves. I like how they address the question ‘Can Boys read Kazoo too?’

 ‘Of course! We’d love it, and they’d probably love it, too. After all, there’s no such thing as say, girls’ science and boys’ science, or girls’ art and boys’ art. Science is science and art is art, of course. But here’s the thing: Most media that cover similar topics use boys as the default target audience, while girls are left with the burden of just “putting themselves in the story.” Or, if they do feature an active girl—one who practices science, runs fast, rides horses, etc—she’s often hailed as the exception to the rule, as in, “See? Girls don’t have to be ‘so girly.’ They can be powerful, too.” While we think these stories are well-intentioned, they often have the opposite effect of reinforcing stereotypes, rather than breaking them. Little girls don’t think that, by being their already powerful selves, they’re breaking any stereotypes. They’re just being who they are without any degree of self-consciousness. That’s what we want to preserve in girls specifically, which is why we call Kazoo a magazine for girls. It’s the only place where they can see themselves, and amazing women role models, on every single page.’

How powerful is that! 

It ships from America to anywhere in the world, but there is a shipping charge if shipping to Australia. 

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12. BIG Kids Magazine

Big Kids Magazine is a beautifully produced magazine for kids, as you’d expect when its subject matter is Australian contemporary art. It was only a limited edition magazine so while there are no more new issues you can still purchase back copies. 

The magazine features the artworks of children and professional artist side by side. It offers an immersive, interactive and imaginative arts experience for children of all ages.

Each magazine is printed on high-quality draw-ready paper and includes The Child Artist Response Project, a pull out artist print plus creative projects, activities and ideas.

Purchase back copies of Big Kids Magazine

13. The School Magazine

In 1961, the NSW Department of Education published the first edition of a free literary magazine for public school children called The School Magazine. The School Magazine has been published continuously since then and the stories, poems and plays published throughout the decades reflect the times, making The School Magazine a unique documentation of Australia’s history.

Public schools probably still subscribe to The School Magazine but non-government schools, organisations and individuals can also subscribe. There are four versions of the magazine – Countdown (7-9 years), Blast Off (9-10 years), Orbit (10-11 years) and Touchdown (11+ years). 

The School Magazine is issued every month during the school year and a subscription to The School Magazine is for 12 months for 10 issues. If you subscribe midway through a school year you will receive the back issues for that year and the remainder of the issues that year as they are published. 

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14.  Aquila

Aquila is a high-quality UK publication for girls and boys aged 8-12 years. 

Full of exuberant articles and puzzles, it is beautifully illustrated throughout, and every magazine covers science, history and general knowledge. There are no advertisements, gimmicks or cartoons.

Aquila is published every month. A subscription to Aquila can be for 4 months or 12 months and they ship from the UK to Australia. You can even keep all your Aquila copies in an Aquila binder!

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15. Anorak Magazine

Anorak Magazine is a production of Studio Anorak an illustration and content agency, which works with museums, brands and cultural associations to create fun pieces of communications aimed at families.

They are proud to produce printed magazines that last and on REAL (recycled) paper with REAL (vegetable) ink. It makes them smell nice and it is at the heart of their commitment to provide kids with a calm, immersive, fun piece of culture.

They are designed to be collected, kept, handed down and revisited.

Use my Anorak referral link to get 20% off (I get 20% off too)!

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16. National Geographic Kids

If you’re looking for one of the most popular magazine subscriptions for kids then look no further than National Geographic Kids!

National Geographic for kids is the child-friendly edition of the long-running National Geographic magazine, with the same high-quality stories and dazzling images but aimed at kids 6-14 years. 

The science magazine covers everything from wildlife to space, geography and the environment. There are also puzzles, competitions and things to make. Note it does not come with the free gifts available in newsstand copies. 

Nat Geo Kids is issued monthly and is aimed at kids age 6-14 years. A subscription to National Geographic kids can be for 6 or 12 months. 

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Magazines for teenagers

17. Teen Breathe

A fantastic Australian mindfulness magazine for tweens and teens age 9-18 years. It’s a beautiful publication issued by the folks behind the magazine for adults Breathe Magazine. 

Teen Breathe provides mindfulness tips, activities and inspiring ideas to help tweens and teens explore how mindfulness and paying attention to everything you do forms the basis of a happier, healthier and more authentic life.

Teen Breathe is issued bi-monthly and a subscription to Teen Breathe is for 12 months for 6 issues. 

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18. Wacky But True

The publishers of Poppy For Real also publish Wacky But True for kids age 8-15 years. 

Again there are no ads, just fun facts and games on history, archaeology and nature. It’s good clean fun – and it’s all true!

Wacky But True is published 11 times a year. A subscription to Wacky But True is for 12 months and includes free access to the online magazine. 

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19. KIT Magazine

The publishers of Teen Breathe also publish KIT, an active mindfulness magazine for boy teens and tweens aged 9- 15 years.

While it’s aimed primarily at boys, girls may enjoy it too, as the magazine focuses on kids who enjoy sports, hands-on activity and outdoor adventure. It uses these activities to inspire courage and creativity, develop emotional resilience and intelligence, defeat negative self-talk and build self-confidence.

KIT is published bi-monthly times a year. A subscription to KIT is for 12 months (6 issues). 

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Magazines for kids: Preschoolers under 6 years old

20. Storybox

Share the joy of reading with StoryBox magazine, which is aimed at children aged 3-6.

This award-winning magazine combines fiction and fun in a unique way. In every issue, children and adults can enjoy an engaging and exciting 25-page story, beautifully written and illustrated by top artists from around the world. 

There are also segments that introduce children to science, the natural world, poems, rhymes, picture stories, games and fun activities.

Storybox is completely advert-free.

Storybox is published every month. A subscription to Storybox is for 12 months (10 issues). 

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21. Chirp

Chirp is a Canadian magazine with stories, puzzles, and activities featuring a lovable yellow chick, Chirp. It is designed for 3- to 6-year-olds to enjoy on their own and adults.

The small size makes it perfect for little minds and the colourful pages contain silly jokes, engaging stories, and early-learning craft and recipe ideas to inspire young children to make their first attempts at reading, writing, and creating.

The publisher of Chirp also produces the magazines OWL for kids 9-12 years and ChickaDEE for kids 6-9 years.

Chirp is published every monthly. A subscription to Chirp is for 12 months (10 issues) and ships worldwide. 

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22. Bluey Magazine

Bluey is the hit TV show which follows the adventures of six year old Bluey and her 4 year old sister Bingo.

Just like them, this is a magazine that loves to play… and play! It’s filled with silly humour and jokes, which bring the crazy antics of Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli into an interactive magazine that will keep little tikes busy for hours.

The top kids magazine is packed with different ways for young readers to explore activities independently: to draw, stick, colour, imagine, create, make and do, with plenty of open-ended play and opportunities for kids to use their imagination. 

Bluey Magazine is published monthly. 

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23. DOT Magazine

DOT Magazine is a magazine by Studio Anorak made for preschoolers. It is unisex and sold all around the world online, in kids boutiques, museum shops and newsagents. It follows the same aesthetic and concept in children’s magazine publishing as their sister publication Anorak.

Use my DOT referral link to get 20% off (I get 20% off too)!

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24. Operation Ouch

Official children’s magazine of the award-winning BBC TV show; Operation Ouch magazine is a fun-tastic magazine jam-packed with interactive puzzles, experiments, amazing facts and more!

In this magazine, readers will be able to join Doctors Chris, Xand van Tulleken and Ronx as they discover, explore and learn all about the intriguing worlds of medicine and human biology.

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25. National Geographic Little Kids

National Geographic Little Kids is the ultimate gift for kids aged 3 to 6. Packed with adorable animals, interactive activities, and stimulating puzzles, it’s tailor-made for young nature enthusiasts.

With vibrant visuals, accessible language, and interactive elements, each issue nurtures key skills while sparking curiosity and encouraging exploration. From captivating photographs to thought-provoking questions, it’s a treasure trove of learning and discovery for budding minds.

Subscribe to National Geographic Little Kids

26. OYLA Magazine

OYLA is the leading science magazine for kids aged 12 and up, offering monthly STEM-focused content. Each issue features captivating scientific articles for the whole family, covering topics from the latest breakthroughs to unsolved mysteries.

Since 2015, OYLA Magazine has been published in over six languages and distributed across ten countries. Their international team of designers, educators, scientists, and journalists produce high-quality content that fosters inquiry, debate, and innovation, paving the way for future scientific and social advancements.

Subscribe to OYLA Magazine

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It features Bluey, a loveable, six-year-old Blue Heeler dog, who loves to turn everyday family life into endless, playful adventures along with her younger sister Bingo, dad Bandit and mum Chilli.

Bluey is the most downloaded show in ABC iView history! There are 52 7-minute episodes in the first series and Bluey‘s second season of another 52 episodes screens from Tuesday March 17 on ABC KIDS and ABC KIDS iview.

You can expect characters voiced by Zoe Foster Blake, Hamish Blake and the Blue Wiggle Anthony Field!

Related Post: 17 Best ABC Kids Shows

We are big Bluey fans in our family, even though it’s arguably aimed at kids six years and under and Lady AB and Baby 2.0 are older than six. We all do a little bum dance when the theme song comes on!

It seems that our love for Bluey is shared with many families around the world. If you just can’t get enough of Bluey and the Heeler family then here’s a roundup of the best Bluey merchandise you can buy in Australia – from kids clothing, pyjamas, toys, merchandise and a podcast. There’s even a range of Bluey clothes for adults!

Best Bluey Merchandise, Clothes, Pyjamas, Toys + More

1. Bluey Clothes

An exciting release of ABC Bluey clothing is available in-store and online at BIG W, Kmart Australia and Target Australia!

Each retailer has its own adorable collection of Bluey kids clothes and sleepwear sized 1 to 6. (What! They don’t have outfits for the adult fans of Bluey?!).

The Kmart Bluey clothing range includes a Bluey crew neck sweatshirt jumper, Bluey white long sleeve Tshirt, and a Bluey Track Pants.

The Target Bluey clothing range is the largest. It includes a Bluey jumper, Bluey long sleeve Tshirt in navy blue or pink, Bluey T-shirts.

As for accessories, choose from Bluey socks, Bluey dressing gowns, and even undies – Bluey girls underwear, Bluey boys underwear and Bluey boys trunks!

Kmart has released a Bluey Christmas T-shirt that is sure to sell out quickly, so if you want one, don’t hesitate to purchase.

Big W’s range of Bluey girls clothes includes a Bluey shirt, leggings and an adorable pink Bluey dress. There is even Bluey underwear!

If you buy Bluey clothes in Australia online through Bonds,  Target or Myer make sure you sign up to cash back sites Shopback and Cashrewards to get cash into your account for every tracked transaction. You can sign up to Shopback and Cashrewards to receive a bonus signup credit using my referral link.

As there is not currently a Bluey costume range, any of the Bluey apparel would be great for as costumes for a Bluey-themed dress up party!

2. Bluey Pyjamas

Kmart also have cute Bluey pyjamas! There is a Bluey shirt and tights pyjama set and a button-down printed Bluey pyjama set.

Have a look at Target Australia’s the Bluey short sleeve pyjamas, Bluey pyjamas made in flannelette and matching Bluey dressing gown! The Bluey onesie sleepsuit for babies is particularly cute.

The Big W Bluey range includes clothes, pyjamas, headwear, accessories and a Bluey underwear set.

Related: How to Get Cash Back Online Shopping using Shopback and Cashrewards

3. Bluey Bathers

Get ready to swim in style! As far as swim suits go, Hanna Andersson has an amazing Bluey One-Piece Swimsuit that is simply gorgeous.

There’s also the Target Toddler Bluey Peplum Swimsuit for just $15.

4. Bluey clothes for adults!

Because grown-ups are big fans of Bluey too, there’s now a whole range of clothing available in adult sizes. The Bluey Women’s Print Onesie, and the Bluey Men’s Print Onesie available at Big W, are must-haves!

5. Bluey Accessories

Some fun accessories we’ve got our eye on include:

• Colgate Kids Bluey Battery-Powered Toothbrush and Toothpaste Bundle; amazon.com

• Zak Designs Harmony Bluey Water Bottle for Kids $16; amazon.com

• Soft Insulated Bluey Lunchbox $25; amazon.com

6. Bluey Bed Linen + Homewares

Take Bluey into your homes and make every day an adventure with the Bluey x Adairs Kids Bed Linen and Homewares!

Made just for kids, find Bluey and her family printed on an adorable quilt cover set, pillowcases, wall art, cushions, and much more!

You can find the collection in-store and online.

7. Bluey Plush Toys

The Bluey Plush and Bluey Figurines fly off the shelves every Christmas at major retailers such as Kmart, Toys’r’Us, Target and Big W.

The range includes a large Bluey plush toy (45cm) Best Mate Bingo Plush and small Bingo and Bluey plushes.

Look out for the gorgeous 13-inch Bluey bedtime plush which features eyes that open and close, lying down movements, a bunny that lights up when Bluey gives her a hug and a special lullaby version of the popular Bluey theme song. Perfect for kids to love and snuggle at bedtime!

8. Bluey Figurines

And then there are Bluey Figurines featuring the whole family – Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli! It’s the perfect Bluey birthday cake topper!

Bluey has extended the range to a collection of figurines and some super fun accessories that you will recognise from some of your favourite episodes including Pool time and Grannies.

Available now from all major toy retailers is the Mini Plus: Bluey, Bingo, Coco & Snickers, Bluey Games: Bingo‘s Bingo and 5 in 1 Card Game Set, Jumbo Best Mate Bluey Plus and Jumbo Best Mate Bingo Plus and Bluey & Friends 4 pack with Bluey, Coco, Snickers and Honey.

Families can enjoy more fun with the Bluey 2 pack and Bluey Mini Playsets . Mini play sets include Bingo’s Playroom and Bluey’s Park and you’ll be able to jump in the car with Bluey with the iconic family 4WD, the Heeler 4Wheeler, which comes with a Bandit figurine as well as a surfboard and sticker accessories.

The Bluey Family Home Playset replicates the Heeler Family Home – a fun alternative to a traditional dolls house!

9. Bluey Board Games

New Bluey board games are here! Play a game of “Shadowlands” with Bluey and her friends by staying in the shadowy bits, collect 5 Cupcake Cards and be the first to the picnic.

10. Bluey Craft + Activity Packs

Discover a collection of new Bluey packs to inspire creativity.  There is the Bluey Create A Scene Playset, with 4 scenes, and 10 characters that you can colour / decorate then play with.

There is also the Bluey Creative Activity Set, with a colouring roll, plaster figure, paints, stickers, water activity pad and more.

The Bluey Paint Your Own Bluey and Bingo Activity Set contains Bluey and Bingo figures and paints to decorate, or the Bluey 4 Pack Paint Your Own Plaster has figures of Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli.

And the 2 Pack Bluey and Bingo Canvas & Paint Set includes two canvas prints, colouring sheets and paints.

Finally, the Bluey Showbag is a full fan-kit of Bluey merchandise in one pack!  It includes an activity set, backpack, bucket hat, cooler bag, pencil case, dress-up eyebrows, headband, 4-pack of masks, stickers, sunglasses, pencil case and a handy tote bag.

11. Bluey Toys + Sports Equipment

Big W has a range of adventurous Bluey play equipment, including roller skates, bouncy balls, pool toys and more. Check out the Bluey Outdoors range here.

12. Bluey Scooter + Bluey Helmet

The lean-and-steer Bluey scooter, available at Target, with three wheels it’s perfect for younger Bluey fans learning to scoot.

While the Bluey & Bingo helmet, from Big W, comes in a toddler size

13. Bluey Furniture

Designed with both parents and kids in mind, the Bluey kids furniture collection is cute, comfortable and practical.

Perfect for sitting, reading or napping during a busy day of play, the Flip Out Mini Inflatable Sofa is a 2-in-1 sofa that flips out into a fun lounger.

The cosy sofa cover featuring Bluey and Bingo is removable and machine washable so spills are not a problem! HelloHome® Flip Out Mini Inflatable Sofa: RRP $55

Little ones can settle in to watch their favourite Bluey episodes on their own Inflatable Arm Chair. The lightweight chair features a bright design with all four members of the Heeler family. HelloHome® Inflatable Arm Chair: RRP $35

Kids will love coming up with their next adventure with the fun and functional Table and Chairs Set, perfect for colouring, writing or eating, featuring a bright and colourful design.

It is also simple to assemble with all fixings and step-by-step instructions included. HelloHome® Kids Table and 2 Chairs Set: RRP $120

14. Bluey Airbed

Perfect for “sleepytime”, the Junior ReadyBed is a portable all-in-one children’s airbed and sleeping bag.

Available in two gorgeous designs, the Junior ReadyBed includes a handy carry pouch and easy-to-use pump, and the soft and cosy cover is machine washable. Junior ReadyBed (Ages 3+).

15. Bluey Night Light

The Kids Bedside Night Light and Torch Buddy offers a friendly face at bedtime with its reassuring glow and handy torch.

Available in both Bluey and Bingo, this is the perfect portable night time companion with a 10-minute auto-off function and is safe for little hands.

GoGlow® Kids bedside Night Light and Torch Buddy (Ages 2+): RRP: $20

16. Bluey Magazine

Bluey Magazine is filled with silly humour and jokes, which bring the crazy antics of Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli into an interactive magazine that will keep little tikes busy for hours.

The magazine is packed with different ways for young readers to explore activities independently: to draw, stick, colour, imagine, create, make and do, with plenty of open-ended play and opportunities for kids to use their imagination.

Bluey Magazine is published monthly.

Related: Best Kids magazines

17. Bluey Books

Bluey Books are based on popular episodes from the TV episodes. Titles include: ‘Bluey: The Beach’ lift-the-flap book; ‘Bluey: Fruit Bat’ glow in the dark book; ‘Bluey: Bob Bilby‘ board book and ‘Bluey: Time to Play’ sticker activity book.

There is also ‘Bluey: Easter Fun‘ sticker activity book, perfect for entertainment during travel, Bluey: The Creek and ‘Bluey: Big Backyard: A Colouring Book.’

One of our all-time favourites is ‘Grannies‘! Join Bluey and Bingo as they try to answer the question: can grannies dance? It’s a gorgeous board book with a special lenticular page to make the grannies floss!

18. Bluey DVD

Relive your favourite Bluey episodes again and again! There are 4 volumes of Bluey first season available on DVD, with the 5th volume available for pre-order now for its release on 25 March 2020.

Start with Bluey – Magic Xylophone And Other Stories, Bluey – Horsey Ride And Other Stories, Bluey – The Pool And Other Stories, Bluey – Grannies And Other Stories and then pre-order Bluey – Camping And Other Stories.

19. Bluey Podcast

Gotta Be Done! is a podcast by two Bluey obsessed ex-journalist Melbourne mums – Kate McMahon and Mary Bolling. They examine Bluey, episode by episode, and draw comparisons to pop culture and other media.

Each Gotta Be Done! podcast is approximately 30 minutes in length, and covers one Bluey episode (as well as chatting about life, childhood and whatever else comes up).

Download Gotta Be Done! on Apple Podcasts

Download Gotta Be Done! on Stitcher

Related: Best podcasts for kids – non-fiction

20. Bluey Stamp Pack

Post your mail with Australia Post’s Bluey Postage Stamps. The pack includes 12 $1.10 self-adhesive MyStamps with colourful pictures of Bluey, Bingo and their family.

The Bluey Stamps are available for $15.50, and if you have signed up for Cashrewards you can get money back on your purchase.

Related: How to Get Cash Back Online Shopping using Shopback and Cashrewards

21. Bluey: The Album

Bluey: The Album is now available in digital and CD, and the single ‘Keepy Uppy’ is available to listen now.

Featuring 17 original compositions from Series One, the album is guaranteed to be a hit with fans young and old.

Bluey FAQs

Is Bluey a boy or a girl? Is Bingo a boy or a girl?

Bluey is a 6-year-old girl blue heeler dog and so is her sister, 4-year Bingo. But what’s great about the show is that Bluey and Bingo are treated like little kids, not necessarily as little girls.

Who voices Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli?

Bluey and Bingo are voiced by some of the children of the program’s production crew.

Bluey’s dad Bandit is voiced by David McCormack (the frontman for Brisbane band Custard) and Bluey’s mum Chilli is voiced by Melanie Zanetti.

How many episodes of Bluey are there?

In the first season of Bluey there are 52 x 7 minute episodes. In the second season of Bluey there will also be 52 x 7 minute episodes. Season two of Bluey will start from March 17 on ABC KIDS.

What age group is Bluey aimed at?

Bluey is made for preschoolers, generally kids aged 6 and under. But that’s not to say that older kids and adults won’t enjoy the show and its themes too!

What time is Bluey on the ABC?

Bluey is played on ABC2 (ABC Kids) at 8am with an encore at 6:20pm daily. You can also watch Bluey anytime through ABC iview.

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If you like visiting bookshops and libraries, you’ll LOVE these Australian book subscription boxes!

A book subscription is a thoughtful gift for readers who struggle to know what to read next, who want to stay abreast of new releases or who are time-poor.

Here’s a list of businesses delivering book subscription boxes Australia-wide, to help you choose the most suited for you – from fiction to non-fiction, romance to children’s books.

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1. Bionic Book Subscription

Bionic Book Subscription is a personalised book subscription service that uses a genius algorithm to decipher your preferences. It does this via the feedback you provide and then delivers a selection of books you’ll love.

The monthly or bi-monthly subscription each include a mix of new release fiction as well as contemporary classics. Plus, all books are sent out in compostable mailer bags to minimise the impact on the environment.

You can choose from a 4, 6 or 12 month subscription.

Allow up to 6-9 weeks for your first delivery to arrive. Subsequent books will then arrive approximately every 6-8 weeks.

Subscribe to Bionic Book

2. Mills & Boon Modern Book Subscription

A fan of romance novels?

Treat yourself or someone else to the ultimate romance book subscription.

Take a trip to a world of sophistication and glamour with a Mills & Boon Modern book subscription box, where seductive heroes await in luxurious foreign settings.

The subscription offers incredible value since you will receive four new release romance books every month during the term of your subscription.

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3. Wellread

Struggling to know what to read next or don’t have time to peruse a bookshop?

Melbourne-based book subscription service Wellread hand-picks the best new releases and hidden gems in local and international publishing for their book subscription boxes.

You can expect non-mass market titles with nuanced characters, compelling themes and rich plots once a month for 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months.

The WellRead kids book subscription will hand-pick a book delivery every month, but is also available for a book every second month. The book subscription for kids is recommended for children age 0-6 years.

Buy a Wellread Book Subscription

4. Inspire Book Box

Inspire Book Box is a kids book subscription that will ignite your child’s love of reading, learning, creating and imagining.

Build your child’s diverse book collection, and instill in them a life long love of learning with an exceptional range of quality books. Including themed book boxes, unique book series, hands on crafts, playful learning products and fun gift options.

Their range of themed subscription book boxes, unique book series and high quality books, combined with playful educational elements, will inspire any child to love reading.

Order an Inspire Book Box subscription and get 10% off your order by shopping with my link and adding my exclusive discount code TOT10.

5. Literati Book Club

Literati is a carefully curated book subscription service, that promises to deliver ‘the most dazzling and anticipated books’ to your door.

The Literati Book Club – Classics subscription wants to take the hassle out of choosing your next read by supplying you with the most anticipated classics each month. You’ll receive modern classics that are less common, but guaranteed to have you immediately immersed and on the edge of your seat.

If you love fiction, the Literati Book Club – Fiction subscription will bring you a monthly new release, top listed fiction.

For the non-fiction lover, the Literati Book Club – Non Fiction subscription will satisfy your thirst for knowledge. Publication topics include Australian politics, economics, entrepreneurship, tech and climate change.

And if you really can’t choose which genre to subscribe to? That’s fine!

With Literati Book Club – The Whole Shabang, the team hand-picks the best new literary releases, modern classics and non-fiction, hot-off-the-press.

For each of these book subscriptions, you can choose from 1, 3, 6 or 12 month boxes.

Remember to allow up to 4-7 weeks for your first delivery to arrive.

Buy a Literati Book Club subscription

6. Readings Book Subscription

Independent Book Retailer, Readings, offers four different book subscription services:

• Readings Board Book Subscription – perfect for ages 0 to 1, this subscription features 12 classic board books posted to the recipient monthly. Choose the six-month subscription which costs $150 or the 12-month subscription which will cost $300.
• Readings Kids’ Book Subscription – This subscription is excellent for those who want their little ones who are from 1 to 5 years old to enjoy and discover new release picture books. Choose from either the six-month subscription, which costs $204 or the 11-month subscription which costs $374.
• Readings Fiction Book Subscription – For those who want to keep up-to-date with the best of contemporary fiction, this is a subscription you’ll want to hop on. It includes two options available: a six-month subscription which costs $255, and an 11-month subscription which costs $467.
• Readings Nonfiction Book Subscription. – Want to stay posted on all the latest and the best contemporary crime fiction? Then the nonfiction Book Subscription is perfect for you. The subscription offers two options to choose from: a six-month subscription which costs $255, and an 11-month subscription which costs $467.

If you’re looking to receive the current month’s set of books, make sure you place an order by the first Monday of the current month. Otherwise, your book subscription will commence in the following month.

7. The Wild Book Box

In need of a good read? The Wild Book Box matches pre-loved books with new readers in order to give gently used discarded books a new life.

The Wild Book Box monthly Book Box Subscriptions offer a bunch of options for readers. You can choose to either receive a book a month, two books a month, three books a month, or a whole stack!

They also have the option of a one-time purchase for those who aren’t sure of what they want but just want the read to be good.

So how do their book subscriptions work? All you have to do is pick a genre and tell them a bit about your reading loves. After that you have the choice to either pay upfront or monthly. Shipping is free on all boxes, plus you have the freedom to cancel at any time.

8. Booxies

For a fun and educational subscription box for books, check out Booxies’ Subscription Book Boxes. Explore new worlds through carefully curated books in various genres, while supporting local businesses and the environment. 

For adventurous readers, the Mystery Booxies are a lot of fun. Or if you want a monthly book subscription without the added extras, try the convenient and affordable Boxless option.

Book subscriptions start from $37.75 per month an can be delivered Australia wide. 

9. Book Box Australia

Choose Book Box Australia for a carefully curated selection of books accompanied by special treats personally selected by a devoted team.

Receive a personalised book suited to your tastes, either monthly or as a single delivery. Included in your Book Box subscription will be curated books, bookmarks, notebooks, premium snacks, socks, book sleeves, enamel pins, and mugs.

Shipping is available Australia-wide.

10. The Chestnut Tree

Nestled on the land of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation in West Footscray, this independent bookshop and café offers book-lovers a sustainable and environmentally friendly haven.

With a commitment to reforestation and community, it provides a cozy space where wisdom is shared, friendships bloom, and book subscriptions keep readers up to date with new releases. Featuring a wide range of general fiction and non-fiction, and the option to order special titles, this bookshop caters to all your literary needs.

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The #TOTSquad has also asked for recommendations of ABC shows for kids via Facebook – so here’s my roundup of the best ABC Kids TV shows on ABC Kids (Channel ABC For Kids 22) in no particular order.

Read here if you’re looking for the best shows on ABC ME/ABC 3 (Channel ABC 23) for school-age children.

As of May 2024 these were all current children’s programming on ABC television and the ABC Kids app (although some are only available on ABC iView). Over time it’s possible that some will become old ABC kids shows as they are retired from the programming schedule. However many are still available to watch back on ABC iView so I have kept them on the list.

If you have any favourite ABC children’s TV shows please drop a comment below!

Note I’m referring to ABC Australia children’s shows only, not ABC TV children’s programs in other countries.

Best ABC for Kids Shows

For the best of Australian kids TV for pre-schoolers look no further than ABC For Kids. There are many Australian kids shows that parents love, and many that they love to hate! Our list includes the former.

New to the channel is ABC Kids Puggles. These shows are best suited to the littlest members of your family.

Also visit ABC Kids Early Education for extension ideas and resources to support some of the shows below in early childhood teaching and learning.

1. Bluey

Bluey is one of the most popular TV shows ABC Kids broadcasts and the first season of Bluey is the most downloaded TV show in ABC iview history!

Bluey is a much-loved Australian cartoon on ABC TV Kids about a feisty 6-year-old blue heeler (Bluey) and her family. There really aren’t any kids TV shows like Bluey at the moment with the same universal, multi-age appeal. My 13-year-old niece even loves watching these.

Watch Bluey ABC iview

Related: Everything Bluey – toys, pyjamas, clothing, books & live show

2. Play School

Play School helped me to learn English as a non-English speaking 6-year-old Chinese immigrant. I had no idea it was marketed as an ABC baby show!

When my kids were 7yo and 9yo they still enjoyed watching Play School, such is the power of this long-running TV show. As a parent, I love the diversity of its presenters – in gender, cultural background and disability.

It really is one of the best TV shows ABC produces for kids and the closest TV shows to Play School include the long-running Sesame Street. As you’d expect, it is one of the highest rating ABC children’s shows.

Some especially popular Play School segments at the moment include Play School: Dinosaur Roar and Play School: Mindfully Me.

Watch Play School ABC iview

Related: Play School Live review

3. Dirtgirl World

Dirtgirl encourages kids to get outdoors to engage with nature. It offers a touch of country life for city kids watching TV ABC Kids.

I like that she wears gumboots and drives a big orange tractor!

Also from the Emmy Award-winning creators of dirtgirlworld is Get Grubby TV, a 30-minute live action garden-loving celebration of all things outside. As well as Go Wild for Maths, short episodes with dirtgirlworld teaching kids to find numeracy in nature.

This is also one of the ABC Kids shows 2000s kids will surely remember and enjoy the throwback.

Watch dirtgirlworld ABC iview & Watch Get Grubby TV

4. Go Jetters

Thanks to Go Jetters my kids know more about some world cities than I do. It’s a kids show ABC broadcasts that is just as educational for adults!

No doubt all that geography and history in the show will hold my kids in good stead for future Trivial Pursuit games and trivia nights.

To be honest I have no idea who’s who in the show (the four of them look exactly alike in my view), but I do like how they visit cities that we’ve been to before, including New York City and London.

Watch Go Jetters ABC iview

Related: Things to do in New York City with kids

5. Sesame Street

I have a lot of nostalgia for Sesame Street and love how they tackle current affairs and real-world issues in a fun and accessible way for kids. It’s been one of the top shows ABC has shown for many years running.

One of my favourite episodes is Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor telling Abby Cadabby that a princess is NOT a career.

Watch Sesame Street ABC iview

6. The Adventures of Paddington

Everyone’s favourite Bear from Peru now has his own TV show!

The CGI production covers a different adventure (or mishap) each episode and includes all the characters we know, plus some new ones.

Watch The Adventures of Paddington on ABC iView

Related: Meet Paddington at the Langham Hotel: An Unforgettable Adventure Awaits!

7. The Wonder Gang

The Wonder Gang introduces preschoolers to the powerful art of finding facts through inquiry, observation and experimentation.

Willow, Whyla and Wes use their flexible thinking, persistence and teamwork to help them find answers to kids’ questions about Australian animals and nature. 

Watch The Wonder Gang on ABC iview

8. Gardening Australia Junior

Cultivate a love for gardening with Gardening Australia Junior, where kids learn about plants, nature, and sustainability through hands-on activities and outdoor adventures.

Gardening guru, Costa Georgiadis, leads the show taking kids on an exciting journey through the enchanting realm of gardening.

Watch Gardening Australia Junior on ABC iView

9. Andy’s Global Adventures

Join Andy on all sorts of thrilling wildlife adventures as he explores different habitats and encounters fascinating creatures from around the world. 

His Prehistoric Adventures take him back in time. Or find him joined by animal guests, to examine mysterious objects on Andy’s Secret Hideout.

A fun and educational series using mixed media to highlight the way things work in our natural world.

Watch Andy’s Global Adventure on ABC iView

10. Thomas And Friends: Big World Adventures

One of our most loved cartoons on ABC Kids has always been Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends for heart-warming tales of teamwork and friendship.

In this animated series, they travel the world and uncover all sorts of new things discovering new imaginative characters and fun songs along the way.

Watch Thomas And Friends on ABC iView

11. Ginger And The Vegesaurs

Enter an era dominated by the juiciest and crunchiest creatures ever to rule the planet – the mighty Vegesaurs! 

Join Ginger, a young and adventurous explorer, as she discovers the fascinating world of these vegetable-based dinosaurs. With their vibrant personalities and incredible powers, the Vegesaurs bring excitement and wonder to every corner of their lush and verdant kingdom. 

My family loves this energetic ABC show for kids as it’s filled with laughter, discovery, and veggie-fueled adventures!

Watch Ginger And The Vegesaurs On ABC iView

12. Peter Rabbit

Peter Rabbit has long been a one of the most popular children’s shows. In this dynamic reimagining of Beatrix Potter’s beloved children’s classic, join Peter Rabbit on a thrilling adventure through the picturesque countryside. 

Follow Peter as he navigates through real dangers, overcomes formidable obstacles, and outsmarts cunning predators, all while discovering fun and excitement in the most unexpected places. 

With his mischievous spirit and quick wit, Peter leads the way, teaching valuable lessons about courage, friendship, and perseverance along the journey. 

Watch Peter Rabbit on ABC iView

13. Kangaroo Beach

Dive into the sun-soaked adventures of Kangaroo Beach, where four spirited young animal friends embark on an action-packed summer at the breathtaking coastal paradise. 

Join them as they train as junior cadets alongside their lifeguard heroes, soaking up valuable skills and life lessons along the way. When an emergency arises, these brave cadets must step up to the challenge, putting their training to the test 

With teamwork, courage, and a whole lot of heart, these pint-sized heroes prove that even the smallest among us can make a big difference. 

Watch Kangaroo Beach on ABC iView

14. What’s Cooking Omari?

Join the culinary adventures of junior chef Omari McQueen in What’s Cooking Omari? 

In each episode, Omari tantalizes taste buds by whipping up mouthwatering treats that viewers can easily recreate in their own kitchens. 

But it’s not just Omari in the spotlight; he’s always joined by his lively and food-loving family, who provide both help and hindrance in equal measure. 

My kids are always inspired and entertained by Omari in this delectable kids cooking show that celebrates good food, family, and fun!

Watch What’s Cooking Omari? On ABC iView

15. Tell Me a Tale

Featuring the authentic voices of real Aussie kids, each 1-minute episode of Tell Me A Tale delves into the realms of well-being and emotional intelligence. 

What sets this series apart is its unique animation, crafted from the imaginative drawings of these young storytellers. 

It’s a beautiful series where the power of storytelling and the innocence of childhood come together to inspire and uplift hearts of all ages.

Watch Tell Me a Tale on ABC iView

16. Draw With Will

Join world-renowned Marvel comic book artist Will Sliney on an artistic series with Draw With Will.

In this captivating kids show, Will shares his expertise and passion for drawing as he guides viewers through the creation of incredible characters. Kids can unleash their creativity and bring their imagination to life!

Watch Draw With Will on ABC iView

17. The Gruffalo

For those who love the beautiful children’s picture books by author Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, ABC Kids hosts many of them in short movie form!

One of our absolute favourites, The Gruffalo, weaves a magical tale of a brave mouse’s woodland adventure in search of a nut. Along the way, he encounters predators, relying on his wit to outsmart them. 

The children’s movie is done really well, with beautiful animations with a relaxing, slow-paced narrative. Voices include Helena Bonham Carter, James Corden, and Tom Wilkinson.

Others among our favourites include The Gruffalo’s Child, Room on the Broom and The Snail and The Whale. 

Watch the Gruffalo on ABC iView

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We have saved you time and put together a list of some of the most decadent, nostalgic, and cool Easter eggs for the best egg hunts and most delicious surprises this season. From the best in-store ranges Melbourne has to offer!

Best Easter Eggs Melbourne

1. Koko Black

Koko Black’s handcrafted and magical creations are the best temptation when it comes to sweet treats, and their chocolate Easter eggs are the most enchanting gift.

Check out the Koko Black Critter’s Hideout Tower, which is a fun little Easter treat perfect for families with little ones. The Tower contains 24 Koko Critter milk chocolate tiles and 24 fun facts playing cards across eight drawers!

Looking for Easter hampers? This year, Koko Black has come up with three amazing Easter themed Hampers for you to choose from: Pip’s Burrow Hamper, Percy’s Nest Hamper, and Koko’s Treehouse Hamper. Each hamper contains a special Easter critter (choose from a Platypus, Koaka or Penguin), Hot Cross Bites, Critter Chocolate Tiles, and Little Milk Eggs.

There is a beautiful selection to choose from, and as with all Koko Black chocolate, the cocoa is 100% sustainably sourced.

All orders over $100 receive free shipping.

Koko Black, Melbourne Central, 211 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, 03 9005 8525

2. Chocilo

Chocilo has a seriously indulgent range to make your Easter egg hunts positively delightful! And with their options to shop in store or purchase Easter eggs online in Australia, you have alternatives right up until the last minute.

Their Easter fan favourites are the Hatti the Hen in Milk Chocolate Gift Box, or the Rocky Road Milk Chocolate Egg made with smooth couverture milk chocolate. Also available in dark chocolate.

All are packaged in one of their signature dusty pink gift boxes and topped with a satin ribbon and bow!

Chocilo, 244 Waterdale Road, Ivanhoe, 03 9499 7023, hello@chocilo.com.au 

3. Chocolate Box

Fun and colourful gift boxes that are filled with decadent chocolate Easter eggs can be hunted down at Chocolate Box and with so many options, you are spoilt for choice!

Their popular Easter Egg Box is full of goodies like a dozen hollow Easter eggs, wrapped in foil to brighten your celebration. Their eggs are made from delicious, premium milk chocolate, and packaged in a cute box.

The Chocolate Box, 15 Central Blvd, Port Melbourne, 03 9676 6477, enquiries@chocolatebox.com.au

4. Pana Organic

Pana Organic’s 100% plant based chocolate is vegan, organic and the sweetest treat, especially for coeliacs this Easter.

Experimenting with something a little out of the box this year, Pana Organic have a beautiful selection of Easter eggs with a new look and flavours. Like the Golden Comb with a melting mix of mylk chocolate and chunky honeycomb.

Or try the Mint Crunch, a velvety mix of dark chocolate and a mouth-watering mint crunch. 

Pana Organic Easter eggs have sustainably sourced ingredients and are a crowd pleaser and a decadent way to celebrate.

Pana Organic, 1A Sanders Place, Richmond, 1300 717 488

5. Yarra Valley & Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie

Chocolate lovers will delight in the range of Easter options from Yarra Valley and Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie, with stores that provide a wonderfully immersive experience.

The decadent range of Easter eggs online or in store makes choosing your chocolate treats easy. The hardest part is working out just what to select – especially with products like the indulgent Easter Honeycomb Rocky Road Log made with fluffy marshmallows, almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts and jellies layered in milk chocolate and honeycomb.

Kids will love the Easter Lollypop Bunny Face in white, dark or milk chocolate that is sure to make them smile! 

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, 35 Healesville Road, Yarra Glen, 03 9730 2777

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, 45 Cook Street, Flinders, 03 5989 0040

Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, 1200 Great Ocean Road Bellbrae, (03) 5263 1588

6. Godiva

GODIVA’s celebrated chocolates are known for being some of the most luxurious morsels from chocolatiers around the world, and their superb chocolate Easter eggs are the ultimate indulgence.

Discover the magic of speckled Easter eggs with Godiva’s Wonderland Collection Milk Chocolate Egg & Milk Eggs where bold fillings meet creamy chocolate.

Godiva, Emporium Melbourne, 1-040/287 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, customerservice@godiva.com.au

Godiva, Westfield Doncaster, 1099, 619 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster, customerservice@godiva.com.au

Godiva, Chadstone Shopping Centre, K114/1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone, customerservice@godiva.com.au

Godiva, Highpoint Shopping Centre, 120-200 Rosamond Rd, Maribyrnong, customerservice@godiva.com.au

7. Mörk Chocolate

Mörk Chocolate is renowned for their ethically produced and high-quality chocolate, and their assortment of Easter eggs is sure to satisfy big and little bunnies this season.

The Original Chocolate Eggs includes their pure bean to bar chocolate, with smooth and silky textures of dark and milk chocolate as well as pepperberry and vanilla bean white Easter eggs – all created in small batches in North Melbourne.

Mörk’s stunning Easter egg collection will create a sensational Easter celebration.

Mörk, 150 Errol Street North Melbourne, 03 9328 1386, store@morkchocolate.com.au

Mörk, 20 Equitable Place Melbourne CBD, 03 9328 1386, store@morkchocolate.com.au

8. Josh’s Rainbow eggs

Partnering with Chocolatier Australia, Josh’s Rainbow Eggs is the best way to spoil everyone at Easter, and support an amazing cause.

Supporting the Good Friday Appeal, these charming, speckled Easter eggs are available in Woolworths stores throughout Victoria, and 50c from each egg is donated to The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

Enjoy celebrating your Easter knowing you are helping a wonderful charity with these unique “Rainbow” eggs created by Josh and the Chocolatier team.

Josh’s Rainbow Eggs, 43 Chintin Road Monegeetta, josh@joshsrainboweggs.com.au

9. Sisko Chocolate

Be mesmerised by the absolutely decadent assortment of handcrafted delights from Sisko Chocolate this Easter.

Sisko’s Signature Orb Collection will impress chocolate lovers with an array of inclusions, including fruits, nuts, and spices. With French milk or dark chocolate, it is gift boxed and beautifully presented. 

Sisko Chocolate, 330 Auburn Road, Hawthorn, 03 9818 5772/0433 351 964, sales@siskochocolate.com.au 

10. Chocablock

Personalise your Easter eggs with the colourful and fun selection from Chocablock. And with so many options for personalisation to choose from, you are bound to find the best Easter hunt treats for every-bunny!

The marvellous Personalised Easter Eggs come in a burst of bright colours that will be hard to beat. You can choose your design and personalise your Easter eggs whether it be for family, friends, colleagues or business.

Chocablock Chocolates, 15/489 Warrigal Rd, Moorabbin, 1300 154 009, sales@chocablock.com.au 

11. Ratio Cocoa Roasters

Ratio Cocoa Roasters have utilised traditional techniques in the creation of their chocolates to bring you a wonderful selection of handcraft delicacies. 

The Easter range has super sweet treats for bunnies big and small with options like the Dark Chocolate Bunny Trio crafted from the 63% vegan certified dark chocolate that is gluten, dairy, nut and preservative free. 

You could also try their take on Speckled Easter Egg, a full cream milk egg coated in crunchy hundreds and thousands and has a centrepiece milk bunny that is so cute! 

Ratio Cocoa Roasters, 186 Sydney Road, Brunswick, 03 9388 8920, office@ratiococoa.com.au

12. Xocolatl

Artisanal delights for your Easter can be hunted down in the beautiful selection of eclectic couverture chocolates from the creations at Xocolatl.

With a passion for chocolate, they have created incredibly handcrafted Easter eggs like the Easter Caramel Filled Eggs – Limited Edition with a surprise of flavours that can only be discovered when you open their sweet designed box.

Or select the Easter Chocolate Box in 9 or 16 pieces that include their award winning Belgian chocolate bonbons that are simply divine. 

Xocolatl, 11 Strathalbyn Street, Kew East, 03 9857 0971

Xocolatl, 66 Maling Road, Canterbury, 03 9836 3100 

13. Haigh’s Chocolates

Creating a memorable and iconic brand, Haigh’s is renowned for their silky smooth chocolate and mouth-watering flavours – and this year, their cute Easter range celebrates 30 years of the Easter Bilby!

Most popular is the Large Milk Chocolate Bilby, a premium milk chocolate bilby with six milk Mini Eggs in a ribboned cello bag.

Little bunnies will love the Easter Bilby Toy With Milk Egg; a snuggly Bilby toy that comes with a premium Haigh’s milk chocolate 50g egg.

Haigh’s Chocolates, 138 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, 1300 424 447, customercare@haighs.com.au

Haigh’s Chocolates, Shop 7-8, The Block Arcade, 282 Collins Street, Melbourne, 1300 424 447, customercare@haighs.com.au

Haigh’s Chocolates, 26 Collins Street, Melbourne, 1300 424 447, customercare@haighs.com.au

Haigh’s Chocolates, 457 Toorak Road, Toorak, 1300 424 447, customercare@haighs.com.au

Haigh’s Chocolates, 715 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, 1300 424 447, customercare@haighs.com.au

Haigh’s Chocolates, Shop 2100, Eastland, 175 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood, 1300 424 447, customercare@haighs.com.au

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With the many options around Melbourne, choosing the best ones for your Easter celebration can be tricky.

That’s why we’ve compiled all our favourite places that offer traditional buns, delicious chocolate-filled buns and other kinds of hot cross buns that bring in the Easter spirit. Hop to it!

When is Easter 2024?

Easter is on Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April 2024.

Hot Cross Buns Melbourne CBD

1. Rustica Sourdough

Rustica Sourdough have branches in Melbourne CBD, South Yarra, Hawthorn and Maribyrnong (Highpoint Shopping Centre), and all of their stores offer their famous Hot Cross Buns.

On top of this, they’ll also be dropping a few extra seasonal treats over the next few weeks. So be sure to keep your eyes peeled this easter season.

Rustica Sourdough, various locations, (03) 9121 0500, Info@Rusticasourdough.com.au

2. Mörk Chocolate

If you’re looking for a delicious twist on a classic bun, you have got to try Mörk Chocolate‘s version! Packed with 64% dark chocolate, candied orange, raisins, and spices, this bun is the ultimate treat for any chocolate and hot cross bun lover. Trust us, it’s sure to satisfy your cravings!

Mörk Chocolate‘s Mork x Bun is only available for click-and-collect from both of their Melbourne locations, along with their pop-up stall in Queen Victoria Market in the Dairy Produce Hall, Shop 51-54

Mörk Chocolate City, 20 Equitable Place, Melbourne CBD, +61 450 373 455‬, shop@morkchocolate.com.au

Mörk Chocolate Brew House, 150 Errol Street, North Melbourne, +61 450 373 455, shop@morkchocolate.com.au‬

Best Hot Cross Buns Melbourne North

3. Bread Club

If you want goodies made with locally sourced ingredients, in a bakery playing beats from Melbourne DJs, head to Bread Club.

They have rich chocolate hot cross buns, a more traditional spicy hot cross bun and even a twice-baked hot cross bun with fragrant almond frangipane.

Bread Club, 558 Queensberry St, North Melbourne, 3051

4. Falco Bakery

Previously, Falco Bakery‘s traditional hot cross bun was declared by Broadsheet as the city’s top hot cross bun- which is probably why it keeps selling out!

Falco Bakery, 288 Smith Street, Collingwood, 3066

5. Cavallini

Fitzroy North bakery and patisserie Cavallini is offering classic hot cross buns with vine-ripened fruit and aromatic spices. They’re made fresh every morning by the team.

Cavallini, 354 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North, 3068, 03 9486 3883

6. All Are Welcome

Northcote bakery All Are Welcome‘s hot cross buns and other baked goods are ready for you to indulge in this Easter! Find their scrumptious buns in their three locations – Northcote, Thornbury, and Ivanhoe East.

All Are Welcome is open daily from 7 am-2 pm on weekdays and 8 am-2 pm on weekends, but pickups for hot cross buns are available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Be sure not to miss out, as they’ll only be available while stocks last.

All Are Welcome, 190 High St, Northcote, 3071 and 887 High Street, Thornbury, VIC 3071

7. Loafer Bread

Loafer Bread is well known for its sourdough hot cross buns, with plump fruit and house-made candied citrus.

A half dozen hot cross buns cost $24, and you can preorder online. You can pick up your orders from their store, located at Fitzroy North.

Loafer Bread, 146 Scotchmer St, North Fitzroy, 3068, 03 9489 0766

8. Wild Life Bakery

Wild Life Bakery is offering two types of hot cross buns this year!

First are the Hot Cross Buns Traditional, which are packed with raisins, sultanas, currants, and candied peel, and the second are the Chocolate Sour Cherry Hot Cross Buns which are filled with sour cherry and Dominican Republic chocolate ‘chips’.

Note that they sell out quickly, so be sure to get in the store early to make sure you get your box of Hot Cross Buns.

Wild Life Bakery, 90 Albert St, Brunswick East, (03) 8060 0547

9. CERES Food Fair

CERES Fair Food is an organisation that supports regenerative farming practices, provides employment and career pathways for new migrants and returns 100% of profits to CERES environmental education programs.

They also deliver organic groceries to households across Melbourne, and for Easter this year, they want to bring the best hot cross buns to your homes.

Check out their Dench Easter Hot Cross Buns Chocolate Orange, Dench Easter Hot Cross Buns Traditional Fruit, or the Gluten Free Precinct Hot Cross Buns which are all made with top-quality ingredients, delicious and just the very best!

CERES Fair Food, 20 Water Rd, Preston, 3072, 03 8673 6288, info@ceresfairfood.org.au

10. Brunetti Classico, Carlton

Brunetti Classico is an authentic Italian Pasticceria supplying Melbournians with arguably the best coffee, cake, and savoury foods.

Choose from an individual or pack of 6 traditional hot cross buns, which can be delivered the next day to anyone within 50km of Carlton.

Brunetti Classico, 380 Lygon Street Carlton, 0370347066, orders@brunetticlassico.com / ciao@brunetticlassico.com

Other store locations:

• Melbourne Airport T4: Level 1, Domestic T4
• Melbourne Airport T2: International T2, Melbourne Airport

Hot Cross Buns Melbourne – South and South-East

11. Black Star Pastry

Home to the world’s most Instagrammed cake (named as such by the New York Times for their Strawberry Watermelon Cake), Black Star Pastry has brought their hot cross buns to Melbourne.

Their vegan hot cross buns are glazed in frankincense syrup and achieve the perfect balance of spicy and sweet.

Order ahead to secure some of their limited production of buns that can be collected from their Chadstone or St Kilda store.

Black Star Pastry, 1341 Dandenong Rd, Chadstone, Kiosk 0105, (02) 9557 8656

12. Philippa’s

Phillipa’s offers a chewy, moist, aromatic bun made with organic vine-fruit, minimal yeast, slow fermentation, premium fresh spices and house-made candied peel from oranges sourced at the farmers’ market, finished with a shiny glaze.

A box of six hot cross buns is $23 and can be purchased online for click-and-collect only.

Phillippa’s 1030 High St, Armadale (03) 9576 2020

Phillippa’s 608 Hampton St, Brighton (03) 9592 7340

Phillippa’s 51 North St, Richmond (03) 9429 5098

13. The Hamptons Bakery

The Hamptons Bakery‘s signature Hot Cross Buns are available in cranberry & chocolate, featuring premium single-source chocolate from the Yarra Valley or the beloved classic recipe.

Get them now until Easter Sunday in single or 6-pack options at Post Office Club Hotel, Rumour Has It Cafe, and The Hamptons Bakery.

The Hamptons Bakery, 427 Hampton St, Hampton VIC 3188

Melbourne Hot Cross Buns – Melbourne West

14. Cobb Lane Bakery

Cobb Lane Bakery‘s buns are fluffy and fruity with just the right amount of citrus peel and a sticky, spiced orange glaze. You can get your hands on half a dozen of their hot cross buns at $25.

Note that delivery options are currently not available and orders must be placed before 9 am, 2 days prior for collection.

Cobb Lane, 1 – 3 Taylor St, Yarraville, 3013

Cobb Lane, Richmond Traders, T5, 261 – 271 Bridge Road, Richmond, 3121

Cobb Lane, South Melbourne Market, Stall 42, 322-326 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, 3205

Cobb Lane, Terminal 2, Melbourne Airport

And let’s not forget…

15. Bakers Delight

Bakers Delight is a bakery that’s been delighting its customers with the best bread and pastries ever since its doors opened in 1980. 

This year they’ve got six choices of hot cross buns for you to choose from! Complete your easter feast with their Hot Cross Bun Traditional, Hot Cross Bun Choc Chip, Hot Cross Bun Apple & Cinnamon, Hot Cross Bun Blueberry & White Choc, Hot Cross Bun Mocha, or a Fruitless Hot Cross Bun.

You can have these sweet buns delivered to you via Uber Eats or Menulog

Bakers Delight, various locations, 1800 325 325, customer.relations@bakersdelight.com.au

16. Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse

Ferguson Plarre has come to the party once again with a yummy range of Easter treats.

Featuring an assortment of delicious and inventive flavours, Traditional Fruit, Jam Donut, Raspberry & White Chocolate and Choc Chip, the Bakehouse is offering something for everyone this hot cross bun season!

Ferguson Plarre, various locations

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Some of the best Melbourne seafood restaurants and suppliers are now providing delicious fresh seafood platters ready to eat, delivered to your home.

Get ready to devour our list of the best ready-to-eat seafood deliveries and the best seafood platters available across Melbourne.

SEAFOOD PLATTER DELIVERY MELBOURNE

1. Seafood Store, Tullamarine

The family behind Seafood Store have been in the seafood business for over 25 years, so they know how to source the freshest quality seafood for the people of Melbourne.

If you love a good seafood basket, there is so much to get excited about with the Family Platter ($198). It comes with 4 x Moreton Bay bugs, a dozen half-shell oysters, 25 pieces of cooked QLD king prawns and a 150g jar of Berenberg creamy seafood sauce.

Or for something even more spectacular, try what would arguably be the best seafood platter in Melbourne! The All I Want Box ($285) have the family chomping on 20 x cooked QLD prawns, 3 Moreton Bay bugs, a dozen half-shell oysters, AND a local crayfish!

Seafood Store’s delivery of fresh and frozen seafood Melbourne wide is available Monday to Saturday. Delivery cost varies according to location and will typically be the next day between 8.30am and 4pm. 

Seafood Store, 37 Catalina Drive, Tullamarine, (03) 9335 5530, hello@seafoodstore.com.au

2. Clamms Seafood, Yarraville 

Clamms Seafood have long been the experts behind the Melbourne hospitality industry’s fresh seafood supply. Excitingly, they now sell the best seafood Melbourne has to offer delivered straight to your door.

If you find yourself hankering for something festive, then their Festive BBQ Box is not to be missed! The box includes Large Australian Moreton Bay Bugs, Wild Tiger Prawn Cutlets, Wild King Prawns, Scallops, and fresh Atlantic Salmon.

Place a minimum order of $100 and the next day you can get this delicious Melbourne seafood delivered across Melbourne and Victoria. Or you can collect in-person from their Yarraville factory. Delivery charges vary depending on your location and there is free delivery for all orders over $150.

Deliveries will be made by Clamms Seafood from 7am and by no later than 7pm (rare occasions) on the delivery day. Orders will not be delivered on Sunday, or public holidays and delivery dates may be subject to availability. 

If Clamms Seafood are unable to personally deliver an order due to location in Victoria, some deliveries can be delivered via a third party at an additional fee.

All refrigerated products are packaged in a Clamms Seafood Box Pack which includes an ice pack to maintain temperature to the point of delivery.

Clamms Seafood, Unit 1/2, Somerville Road Yarraville, (03) 9689 6322, info@clamms.com.au

3. Ocean Made Seafood, Collingwood

Ocean Made Seafood delivers a range of high quality seafood around Melbourne.

Select your favourite raw seafood options, fresh and ready-to-eat. Or spoil your family by ordering and cooking your own seafood feast at home. Whether it’s fresh fish, scallops, crustaceans, prawn platters, calamari or crab, Ocean Made Seafood has everything you will need.

Ocean Made Seafood offers seafood delivered across Melbourne from Tuesday to Friday between 9am – 2pm, and Saturday between 8am and 1pm.

Ocean Made Seafood, 25-29 Robert Street, Collingwood, 03 9486 0399, orders@oceanmade.com.au

4. Oceania Seafoods Select, Footscray

If you’re looking for a variety of premium quality seafood like sashimi grade fish, shellfish or molluscs, then Oceania Seafoods Select is for you.

A Deluxe Selection seafood platter will thrill any seafood lover, featuring 500gm of Alaskan King Crab, a dozen Pacific Oysters, 1kg of Australian Cooked King Prawns (approximately 30 pieces), 500gm of Tasmania Premium Smoked Salmon, 500gm of New Zealand Half Shell Cooked Mussels. All for just under $200.

Can’t have your seafood without an added bit of zest? Each of these seafood platters come with lemon wedges and a 200ml jar of Thousand Island Dressing.

Oceania Seafoods Select offers these delicious seafood platters delivered Melbourne wide for a standard fee of $8.95. Free delivery is offered on orders over $100.

For locations more than 20km from Melbourne CBD a minimum order of $100 is required plus a delivery fee of $19.95.

All seafood platter delivery orders must be placed 48 hours prior to the scheduled delivery date.

Oceania Seafoods Select, 8/107 Whitehall Street, Footscray, 03 9396 1797, enquiry@osselect.com.au

5. Blu Oyster Co, St Kilda

A top pick oyster bar in St Kilda, Blu Oyster Co, has adapted its dine-in menu to offer home delivered seafood platters Melbourne wide.

The first question to answer is, do you prefer oysters freshly shucked ($29) or oysters kilpatrick ($32)? There’s also plenty more than just oysters on the table. You might choose some fresh sashimi ($29), Mooloolaba cooked prawns ($48), freshly made marinated octopus ($24) or a big plate of cleaned and ready-to-eat crayfish ($52).

Blu Oyster Co is open for pick-up or delivery throughout Melbourne between Thursday and Sunday from 8am to 6pm.

Blu Oyster Co, 45a Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, 0488 775 887

6. Conway Fish, Footscray

Conway Fish (colloquially known as ‘Conways’) delivers an exciting selection of seafood from fresh crayfish to snapper plus delicious seafood in some of the best platters going around.

Why not treat your loved ones to a BBQ like no other, the BBQ Seafood Bonanza has got all the goods to feed a family of 6 for $275.

Or grab a Prawn and Oyster Party ($285), you know what that’s about! You can set up your own all-you-can-eat seafood buffer from home, the kids will go crazy for it.

Conway Fish deliver across Melbourne and to some regions of Victoria. Shipping costs vary according to your location and the minimum order required is $135. There’s a minimum order of $75 if you click and collect. 

Pick-up is also available from the Footscray store, and next day delivery is possible if you order by 12pm.

Conway Fish, 11-21 Wingfield Street, Footscray, (03) 9689 3400 

7. Planet Seafood, Bentleigh

Planet Seafood has a range of fresh and sustainably sourced Australian and New Zealand seafood with delicious seafood platters available for home delivery.

If you’re looking for the perfect seafood platter for 2-4 people, the Deluxe Seafood Platter has you covered. With 16 x cooked king prawns, 4 x Moreton Bay bugs, 100g smoked salmon rosettes, along with dipping sauce ready to enjoy. For $99, it’s the best home date night I could dream of!

Seafood delivery is free for those within 8km of their Bentleigh store with a minimum spend of $80 required. For wider Melbourne the delivery fee is $20, with a minimum spend of $100 required. 

Order by 12pm for next day delivery, offered Monday to Saturday between 3pm – 6pm.

Planet Seafood, 284/296 Centre Rd, Bentleigh, (03) 9563 9211, planetseafoodgrill@gmail.com

8. Kiwi Pacific Stores & Catering, Laverton North

For an affordable fresh range of Australian and New Zealand caught seafood platters, head to Kiwi Pacific Stores & Catering.

You can see why the Fresh Seafood Tray is their most popular item, it comes with a selection of over 2kg of fresh cold seafood (Tasmanian oysters, Australian prawns, Greenlip mussels and salmon sashimi) for just $60. 

Pick up an easy dinner packed full of flavour with their range of ready-made dinner plates such as the Seafood Chowder Bowl or the NZ Mussel & Blue Crab with Coconut Cream. 

Instore pick up (walk-ins welcome) or delivery is available. Check the website for seafood available that day for same-day delivery (order by 12pm). Minimum spend is $30.

Fresh seafood is not available on Mondays and Tuesdays, with only limited availability on Wednesdays also.

Kiwi Pacific Stores & Catering, 110-116 Fitzgerald Rd, Laverton North (Shop 6, next to Subway) 03 8360 8945, kiwipacificstore@gmail.com  (There is also a second location at 18 Emu Parade, Jacana)

Tips for Enjoying a Seafood Platter Delivered Straight to your Door

• Consider the size of your family and their seafood preferences to determine the appropriate platter size and variety.
• Communicate any allergies or dietary restrictions when placing the order.
• Double-check delivery schedules and ensure someone will be home to receive the order.
• Upon delivery, inspect the seafood for freshness and quality before storing or consuming.
• Have appropriate storage containers ready if you don’t plan to consume the entire platter immediately.
• Enjoy the experience of fresh seafood with your family and consider making it a special occasion or tradition!

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It’s even easier to get organised this Valentine’s Day, with talented florists presenting their full collection of Valentine’s Day flowers now for you to order online in time for the 14th of February. 

We’ve made your job easier, as each of these florists will make sure your beautiful flowers promptly reach your sweetheart’s doorstep on or before Valentine’s Day. 

Pro tip: order your Valentine’s Day flowers in advance and to arrive the day before! Valentine’s Day is a very busy time for florists, so it’s a good idea to order the flowers well in advance to ensure your recipient will receive flowers by Valentine’s Day (and not at the end of the day, when they’ve been waiting hopefully for their Valentine’s Day gift all day). 

However, if you really need a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift many florists can offer same-day delivery (though there’s no guarantee there will be stock available by Valentine’s Day!). 

When is Valentines Day in 2024?

Valentine’s Day 2024 is on Wednesday 14 February.

Valentine’s Day Flower Delivery Melbourne

1. Floraly

Floraly sends beautiful flowers in their signature cardboard packaging. 

They source their flowers fresh every morning according to demand, which means that your loved one will receive the freshest flowers possible that will bloom and last longer, and there are no flowers wasted. 

Same-day delivery is available on selected Valentines bouquets to the Melbourne Metro area, and next-day delivery elsewhere in Victoria.

Floraly, hello@floraly.com.au

2. Fig and Bloom

If you’re in need of something vibrant and beautiful to brighten your loved one’s day on Valentine’s, look no further than Fig & Bloom!

This Melbourne florist has something special for everyone, sourcing fresh Australian blooms daily to create fashionable flower arrangements that will make that special someone swoon.

On top of this, Fig & Bloom also offer a flower subscription service that delivers stunning blooms straight to your or a loved one’s front door on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis.

You can purchase Fig & Bloom‘s delightful floral arrangements across Australia, either in-store at their Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane shops, or through their convenient Australia-wide flower delivery service!

Fig & Bloom, 620-622 Burwood Road, Hawthorn +61 3 8899 6972 service@figandbloom.com

3. Petals Florist Network

Show a special person how much you care by sending them beautiful fresh flowers from Petals Florist Network. 

Not sure what kind of flowers you want to send? Check out their Valentine’s Day range with classic red roses and other colourful blooms, or one of the Designer’s Choice packages.

Petals Florist Network, 1800 888 668

4. LVLY

LVLY creates fabulously arranged flower jars, with choices to send flowers for Valentine’s Day with added drinks or small gifts.

LVLY ships within Melbourne and to other Australian locations. They offer same-day delivery for orders made before 5 pm in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide metro areas.

LVLY, +61 3 9071 2481

5. Bloomeroo

Bloomeroo offers a simple, easy way to order and deliver Valentine’s Day flowers Melbourne wide. They have a wide catalogue of elegant bouquets and intricate floral arrangements and you can add on a couple of sweets to make this gift an extra special treat! 

Same day delivery is available. All you have to do is place your order before 5 pm on Monday to Sunday and Bloomeroo will have it delivered that same day.

Bloomeroo, +61 3 9917 5372, hello@bloomeroo.com.au

6. Floraison Flowers

Floraison Flowers is a South Melbourne florist that offers high-quality arrangements of fresh flowers at affordable prices. Each flower order is hand-arranged professionally, wrapped and safely delivered on the exact day that you need it. 

Floraison Flowers take in-store, online and phone orders and you can opt for pickup or delivery. They also offer same-day flower delivery across Melbourne for orders placed before 3pm. 

Floraison Flowers, Kiosk 1/265 Clarendon Street, The Clarendon Centre, South Melbourne 3205 03 9696 3871, 0466 279 933

7. Flowers Alley

Share the love on the most romantic day of the year with Valentine’s Day roses from Flowers Alley!

And if your special someone prefers orchids, lilies or tulips, Flowers Alley has got just the right selection to brighten their Valentine’s Day. 

While they do offer same-day flower delivery (orders must be received by 12pm midday), all bouquets are wet packed to ensure they stay fresh overnight if you opt for delivery the day before. A great option so you can surprise your love first thing in the morning on Valentine’s Day!

Flowers Alley, 10/35 Taunton Drive, Cheltenham VIC 3192 (03) 5985 7040

8. Melbourne Fresh Flowers

Say “I Love You” with romantic roses this Valentine’s Day with Melbourne Fresh Flowers classic range of Valentine’s Day roses. 

Red roses are especially associated with romantic love and every year on Valentine’s Day Melbourne Fresh Flowers offer fresh-cut red roses in different floral arrangements to suit your budget and needs, whether it’s a single stem in a gift box or forty roses presented in a glass vase.

They deliver to over 200 suburbs all over Melbourne, Monday to Saturday between 9am and 5pm to business addresses and between 9am and 6pm to residential addresses. 

Melbourne Fresh Flowers, 1300 60 20 11, info@melbournefreshflowers.com.au

9. Mordialloc Florist

Whether you’re looking for roses, native flowers, lilies or orchids for Valentine’s Day, local Bayside florist Mordialloc Florist can help you out. You can order one of their bouquets online or get a custom flower arrangement for Valentine’s Day.

If you would like to do something even fancier, you can even add some champagne, chocolates, or candles to your flower order.

Despite its name, Mordialloc Florist actually offers delivery all around Melbourne (not just Mordialloc) – plus being Bayside means you can also easily arrange for your Valentine’s Day flowers delivered to be delivered to the Mornington Peninsula on the same day. Just order before 1pm for flower delivery to Melbourne suburbs, and before 11am for the Mornington Peninsula area. 

Mordialloc Florist, 1/507 Main Street, Mordialloc, VIC, 3195, (03) 9587 8595

10. Lillypad Flowers

Lillypad Flowers, a Melbourne florist located in Preston, know that there’s no better way to share your affection than by spoiling your partner with fresh Valentine’s Day flowers.

Simply pick out Valentine’s roses arranged in a number of styles for a floral design that appeals to your partner’s preferences. You can also add delicious chocolates, adorable teddy bears / plush toys, a soothing range of tea, an elegant range of wines, celebratory balloons, and aromatic scented candles.

Lillypad Flowers offers same-day delivery of flowers across Melbourne if ordered before 2pm. 

Lillypad Flowers 17 Bellevue Crescent, Preston, Victoria Australia 3072

11. Bouquet Melbourne

Bouquet Melbourne in Northcote delivers beautiful and romantic Valentine’s Day flowers mainly to Northcote, Brunswick East, Thornbury, Preston, Fitzroy North, Clifton Hill, Alphington, Brunswick, Coburg, Carlton North and all Melbourne suburbs. 

It’s easy to send flowers to your loved ones through their simple online ordering process. Just choose from their stylish designs to impress your Valentine! Orders must be received by 11am for guaranteed Valentine’s Day delivery Melbourne-wide.

Bouquet Melbourne , 7/148 Arthurton Rd, Northcote, Victoria, 1300791881

12. Say It With Flowers

Spoil your Valentine this Valentine’s Day with something special from Malvern florist Say It With Flowers, whether it’s a bouquet of long-stemmed roses or chocolates, candles or champagne. 

You can pre-order their extensive range of flowers and gifts now for delivery or pickup on 14th February. They offer same-day delivery if the order is finalised by 12pm midday. 

Say It With Flowers, 1363 High Street, Malvern VIC 3144 (03) 9822 1423

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This year is a time of unprecedented challenges for every person, and we need to help children to develop new skills to adapt to change. By using Growth Mindset prompts and using resources such as the growth mindset printable activities from Big Life Journal, families can work together to establish new habits.

Read on for my Big Life Journal reviews of their best growth mindset products for kids!

Note there is currently no Big Life Journal for adults. I journal using the adult-orientated 5 Minute Journal instead. Read my 5 Minute Journal review.

What is a Growth Mindset?

A growth mindset teaches kids that their brains are capable of growing and developing, that they can put in the right effort and use the right strategies to become better at things and that challenges and mistakes are opportunities to grow.

Kids with a growth mindset feel empowered and try harder. They are more confident, resilient and are not afraid to fail!

Developing a Growth Mindset is a life skill and allows children to develop healthy habits with their education and relationships.

Big Life Journal for Kids Products

Big Life Journal offers a range of products for kids, families and teachers/educators.

The Big Life Journal conversation cards and journals are posted to you while the Big Life Journal printables you can download so you can get started right away.

You can also sign up to receive a Big Life Journal free pdf download every week, such as Big Life Journal free printables and Big Life Journal activities sent to you via email with different themes and learnings.

I really enjoy using these resources with my own children and they have helped to highlight some of my own fixed mindset beliefs as well. While there is not currently a specific Big Life Journal for adults I’d say that you could certainly apply the learnings from the Big Life Journal to you!

The only niggle I have with the Big Life Journal is that because the products are from the USA the spellings are all in American English eg color, favorite etc. If you’re working with younger kids who are just starting their literacy learning you might just want to point out the differences in spelling.

Buy Big Life Journal Australia

So where to buy Big Life Journal in Australia?

You can only purchase via the Big Life Journal website. The products are not stocked in physical stores, nor can you find Big Life Journal, Amazon or similar sites.

The good news is that Big Life Journal Australia customers receive their orders from an Australian warehouse, so your items will arrive very quickly! We’ve received our orders within a few days in Melbourne. Also while it is a US company the prices and shipping are charged in Australian dollars.

Big Life Journal‘s physical products ship to the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand NZ and Ireland. They ship to the UK and EU countries from the Big Life Journal UK website.

If you live outside of the delivery countries they recommend using the Big Life Journal PDF printable products instead.

Big Life Journal Review: Growth Mindset Products for Under 5s

1. Growth Mindset Conversation Cards

The Big Life Journal Conversation Cards are a portable deck of 52 cards, each with a different question such as “What made our brain grow today?”. We then go around the table sharing our thoughts and feelings.

It certainly makes for more interesting conversation than ‘how was your day’ ‘fine’ and promotes a greater emotional connection between me and my kids.

The cards also turn into a fun puzzle! The reverse of each card has a different picture that forms part of a larger seascape when assembled together.

The Big Life Journal Conversation Cards aren’t just for under 5s; the cards will help inspire dinner table conversations with the whole family, whether at home or on the road.

Buy the Big Life Journal Conversation Cards for $23.90 AUD

2. Inspirational Posters Bundle

The Inspirational Posters Bundle includes 6 growth mindset posters pdf files, designed to be printed out in A4 size for use at home or in the classroom.

The colourful posters are perfect for sparking discussing with smaller children or to use as reminders for older kids (and even adults).

I particularly like the ‘success’ iceberg. It demonstrates that what we see as ‘success’ is actually as a result of lots of different mindsets and behaviours including effort, learning from mistakes and patience.

Buy the Inspirational Posters Bundle for $23.90 AUD

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Big Life Journal for Kids 5+ years

3. Big Life Journal Daily Edition

The Big Life Journal – Daily Edition is a science-based journal for ages 6-11 that creates daily practice to help your child grow resilient, confident, and emotionally healthy.

Writing in this journal for just 5-10 minutes a day will help your child train their brain for growth mindset, resilience, confidence, gratitude, kindness, and self-love.

The pages inside the journal are packed with important life lessonstold by the lovable characters—the Monster and the Brain.

These characters will become dear friends to your children as they model resilience, kindness, gratitude and teach about the importance of learning from mistakes and failures!

Each journal also includes a set of beautiful, hand-lettered, growth mindset stickers.

Hear what the world-renowned experts have to say about the astronomical benefits of the The Big Life Journal – Daily Edition!

“Every child is going to savor this amazing journal that helps them unleash their inner world and express their feelings in a creative way!” – Dr. Shefali Tsabary, a clinical psychologist and best-selling author

“This journal is fun for kids, but more than that, it can foster a positive mindset to give them the power to change their brains, minds, and lives.” – Dr. Tina Bryson, best-selling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child

Buy The Big Life Journal – Daily Edition for $29.90 AUD

4. Growth Mindset Printables Kit

The Growth Mindset Printables Kit is perfect if you want to get started with growth mindset posters and activities right away as it is delivered to your email as a pdf download.

It contains more than 50 pages, with activities, colouring-in sheets and growth mindset posters pdf files to help children understand their capacity to learn anything.

My two favourite sheets are one that helps kids to identify ‘Things I can control’ (eg my behaviour, my effort) and ‘Things I cannot control’ (eg a virus, the weather) and ‘The Power of Yet’ which helps kids to realise that while they may not be able to do something right now, they can make a plan to learn it.

Also included are resources for parents and teachers, including how to create a Growth Mindset corner in a classroom.

Buy the Growth Mindset Printables Kit for $24.04 AUD

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5. Big Life Journal Challenges Kit

This PDF printable Challenges Kit includes 5 different challenges covering: Growth Mindset, Self-Love, Positivity, Gratitude and Friendship. Each topic challenge runs for 5 to 7 days and each daily activity takes only 10-15 minutes for some quick wins!

The pdf printables pack includes multisensory activities so children will be engaged in writing, drawing and playing.

Younger children will need some adult assistance to complete most of the writing tasks, but there are still plenty of cutting and glueing and drawing activities suitable for younger kids.

The Gratitude challenge is my favourite – it helps us to reflect and appreciate the our privilege and good fortune in our lives.

The challenges can even be completed with a challenge buddy to work through the activities together. The challenge buddy could even be you!

Buy the Big Life Journal Challenges Kit PDF for $24.04 AUD

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6. Big Life Journal PDF Download: Gratitude Kit

This printable Gratitude Kit will teach children to be thankful for what they already have and look for the positive in every situation.

The kit includes the opportunity to create a gratitude calendar with moments throughout the year.

Writing meaningful thank you notes is a lost art and teaching kids to do this early is a wonderful habit to form! Plus having a regular gratitude practice is a proven way to increase happiness and mental wellbeing.

Buy the Gratitude Kit for $24.04 AUD

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7. Big Life Journal Resilience Kit

The Resilience Kit is a collection of printable worksheets, posters and activities designed to develop grit, resilience and perseverance.

Help your children to learn resilience so they can cope with setbacks and learn from their mistakes.

While self-affirmations are still a bit ‘woowoo’ for my life (I’m working on it) I do like to repeat the affirmations to my kids. It seems easier to believe when someone else tells you that ‘you CAN and you WILL’.

We are also working our way through the Resilience Kit’s list of 30 children’s books about resilience.

Buy the Big Life Journal Resilience Kit $24.04 AUD and Inkspot for cheap discount printer ink and cartridges (use the code NEW for 18% off your first order).

Big Life Journal Review: Growth Mindset Products for 8 + years

8. Big Life Journal Growth Mindset Journal (2nd edition)

The Big Life Journal is the brand’s flagship product.

So what is Big Life Journal? It is a hardcover guided notebook filled with activities to inspire social-emotional learning and developing a growth mindset.

The Big Life Journal includes stories, quotes and writing prompts, all based on research on positive psychology, brain science and youth development.

While it is sold as a product suitable for kids 7-10 years I think the amount of writing required for the journal to be effective means that it’s better suited to kids 8+ years or tweens, who are generally at the stage of becoming independent writers.

Buy the Big Life Journal 2nd Edition for $38.44 AUD

9. Big Life Journal Podcast Activity Kit

The Podcast Activity Set is a printable companion to the Big Life Journal Podcast. The kit includes engaging activities that reinforce the lessons from the short 7-minute episodes and detailed guides to all episodes.

The Big Life Journal Podcast and Podcast Activity Set are also perfectly packaged up with the Big Life Journal Growth Mindset Journal.

Buy the Big Life Journal Podcast Activity Kit for $24.04 AUD

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Big Life Journal For Teens: Growth Mindset for Teens 11 + years

10. Big Life Journal Teen Edition

The teenage years can be so difficult for some children. The science-based Big Life Journal Teen Edition encourages a growth mindset for teens (and tweens) to help them banish negativity and embrace positive and empowering thinking.

Set goals and learn how powerful mindset is!

While 9yo Lady AB is not yet a teen I think the product works well as a journal for tweens who have a broad vocabulary, enjoy scientific thinking and like to write and journal.

Buy the Big Life Journal Teen Edition for $38.44 AUD

11. Growth Mindset Kit for Teens

This Growth Mindset Printable Kit is designed especially for kids age 11+ years. It includes reflective writing posts, posters and activities to encourage positive goal setting, thinking and a focus on solutions rather than problems.

I particularly like the positive thinking posters – teenagers are at a vulnerable age, learning to counter the negative thoughts around and self-doubt within them.

This kit also includes parent and teacher resources for supporting teens through the process.

Personally I prefer the ‘gravitas’ of having a physical book containing all the material within the Big Life Journal Teen Edition – but the Growth Mindset Printable Kit is a useful alternative if you want to get started straight away or the book can’t be delivered to your country.

Buy the Growth Mindset Printable Kit for Teens for $24.04 AUD

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Personally I find men notoriously hard to buy gifts for – is it just me? Either he doesn’t want anything, or he has everything that he seemingly needs!

To make Father’s Day gift-giving easier for you, I’ve put together a list of the best Father’s Day hampers Melbourne businesses or Australian businesses who are delivering to Melbourne (in no particular order).

Some hamper companies even offer same day delivery if you forget and leave it very late! However, given current demand I recommend you order your Father’s Day delivery Melbourne sooner rather than later.

Many of these hampers even contain food and treats that he can choose to share with others. A hamper is a gift that keeps on giving – and doesn’t he really deserve more than just socks and undies?

To make your Father’s Day celebration complete why not order a Father’s Day grazing box, or a Father’s Day food delivery in Melbourne through Doordash, UBEReats or similar food delivery service?

By the way, if you’re booking a Father’s Day meal delivery via Doordash,  I recommend signing up to ShopBack and Cashrewards to get cashback on your purchases. That’s extra money straight into your account for every tracked transaction!

When is Father’s Day 2024?

Father’s Day is on Sunday 1 September 2024

Fathers Day Hampers Melbourne

1. The Hamper Emporium

The Hamper Emporium has a hamper for every occasion – and a whole category that they have dedicated to delivering Fathers Day hampers Australia-wide! 

For each Father’s day gift basket, they have combined luxury products, food and drinks to create an extensive range, from beer gift baskets to mens luxury hampers with award-winning Australian red wine. For instance, the Men’s Relaxation with Red Wine includes a robe, shiraz, a sweet snack, and grooming products.

The Hamper Emporium offers free delivery on all hampers, though express delivery will incur a fee. Place your order by 1pm AEST for dispatch the same day.

2. Floraly

Floraly makes it easy to send joy to those you care about most, and of course, that includes Dad! Using their DIY hamper builder, you can create a bespoke gift box for your dad, granddad or a father figure in your life. Choose from a great range of farm-fresh flowers and unique gifts, like chocolate-coated marshmallows and locally-made beer, guaranteed to make Dad’s day. 

With express delivery across NSW, VIC, ACT, QLD & SA, you can get a thoughtful gift delivered to your dad, granddad or a father figure in your life, right in time for Father’s Day weekend.

3. Beer Cartel

Beer Cartel is Australia’s #1 retailer of fantastic craft beer, beer gifts and beer glasses and glassware.

Their best-selling and popular Father’s Day Craft Beer Box is a delightful gift that contains 12 cracking craft beers from some of Australia’s best brewers all wrapped in a Father’s Day themed box and tied off with a bow! If you’re looking for other options, then be sure to take a look at their other Fathers Day themed beer gift baskets.

They also have a monthly beer club, once subscribed you can keep giving the gift of beer for the months ahead.

4. Brewquets

Brewquets are the beer equivalent of flowers if you don’t think a floral bouquet would be enjoyed as a Father’s Day present!

They offer a range of awesome beer gifts and a beer bouquet (aka a brewquet!) ‘for men who are impossible to buy for’ according to their website.

Our top three perfect Father’s Day gifts are the:

• Father’s Day Dozen Brews – a best-seller that’s composed of a dozen craft beers for Dad.
• Father’s Day Beer Hamper – The perfect father’s day hamper for dads who love their snacks. It contains nine delicious craft beers and a couple of gourmet nibbles.
• Father’s Day 24 Pack – a pack of Brewquets’ best-selling 12 beers and an additional 12 other amazing craft beers. You’ll surely be dad’s favourite after this!

Not to your liking? Take a look at their Fathers Day beer hampers and gifts include a dozen brews, international beer selections and more. Orders include free delivery Australia-wide.

5. Macarthur Baskets

Macarthur Baskets specialise in gift baskets and hampers delivered across Australia on the next business day.

They have a broad range of Father’s Day gifts including gourmet hampers, beer and wine hampers, chocolate hampers and even fishing-themed gift packs!

Macarthur Baskets deliver their Father’s Day gift hampers to any location Australia wide for a flat rate of $16. Additional gifts to the same address are $8 each.

To make your shopping experience even better use the discount code My5%off and get a 5% off on your orders!

6. Koko Black

Chocolates are a classic way of telling someone you love them. So this Father’s Day why not send dad treats from Melbourne’s favourite artisan chocolatier Koko Black!

Check out their vast range of Father’s Day Gifts which are sure to impress! However, if you’re looking to gift something more special, Koko Black also offers the option for your to Build Your Own Hamper, so you can give a personalised one-of-a-kind Father’s Day gift!

They offer free express postage for orders over $100 and quick same-day delivery. Free click-and-collect options are also available at selected stores.

7. Craft Cartel Liquor

Craft Cartel Liquor is an Australian craft beer speciality store with over 700 curated beers in the range.

For Father’s Day (or birthday, anniversary or other special celebration) they’ve curated a collection of craft beer and spirit gifts or maybe their case of Top 10 Tinnies which are certain to go down well.

Another great pick would be the Classic Craft Beer Box which includes tasting notes, a beer glass guide, and a personalised gift card. Their hampers even include free delivery Australia-wide!

Their Father’s Day Gift Guide also offers other Father’s Day beer gifts such as a Craft Beer Subscription, Small Batch Cider boxes, Wine Gift Boxes and more.

Delivery of Father’s Day Gift Hampers Australia wide is $9.95 or they offer free shipping on all orders over $150.

**Use my exclusive code to get $10 off any gift boxes or gift subscriptions. Just enter the discount code TOT10 at checkout!

8. LVLY

What’s the best way to surprise your Dad or Father figure this Father’s Day? With a fun-filled explosion box, packed with some Dad classic socks from the Skwosh crew. 

As soon as they open the box, expect laughter, shouting and maybe a swear word or two when an eco-confetti explosion surprises them. Get the favourite child award this Father’s Day, and don’t forget to ask them to film them opening it for a fun reaction!

This gift includes: 

• 3-pack of Skwosh sports socks with classic Aussie Dad phrases including ‘Happy as Larry’, ‘Knock ya socks off’ and ‘Be good or be at it’ (cotton, unisex stretch fit, mens sizes 6-12) 
• All packaged in a LVLY explosion box, with a generous sprinkle of eco-friendly rainbow confetti 
• A free message card for a personal note 

Order your LVLY gift by 5 pm for same-day delivery in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide* and Perth metro 7 days a week (yes even on Sundays!). 

Because I’m an LVLY affiliate, for a minimum spend of $100 using my LVLY affiliate link you can use my discount code TOOHOTORNOT15 for $15 off until 11:59pm 31 December 2024. 

9. Gourmet Basket

Looking for Father’s Day hampers Australia wide? Gourmet Basket are food hampers Australia specialists and they have 20 years experience offering the largest range of premium artisan gourmet, wine, pamper and baby gifts in Australia.

They have a large range of Father’s Day hampers including the Father’s Day Wooden Beer Caddy with Snacks and Australian Whiskey tasting set, while a popular hamper for men that doesn’t include alcohol is The Gentlemen’s Beard Hamper.

Delivery to Melbourne starts at $18.95 and the order cut-off by 4 pm every Monday – Friday. Note that delivery may take around 2-3 days.

10. Goldelucks

Never give boring gifts again with Goldelucks!

For Father’s Day what better way of telling dad he’s the best than with their range of unique and delicious sweet treats that are perfect for surprising him on this special day.

Check out their Beer & Cookie Confetti Hamper which comes with beers, assorted cookies and a fun confetti bomb for that extra special wow factor! you can even add on balloons, cards, chocolates and more to make this gift as personalized as can be.

Also try out their perfect party Gift Bundles combining scrumptious baked goods with delightful extras.

Goldelucks offers Same Day or Future Day Delivery in Melbourne. It would be best to order by 2 pm for same-day dispatch Australia-wide. Delivery starts at $14.95 for Melbourne metro suburbs.

11. Gifts Australia

Looking for the perfect Fathers Day gift for your dad? Gifts Australia offer a wide range of Father’s Day gift ideas to impress every type of dad from personalised Fathers Day gifts, barware, BBQ and beer hampers, books, and the latest games and gadgets for him.

They have popular gifts for men to suit any style and budget, as well with quick Father’s Day delivery.

My pick? The Red Wine and Nibbles Hamper for him. He will delight in the joy of the richly flavoured Trinders and exquisite artisan gourmet treats as he relaxes or celebrate with family.

Gifts Australia offers free delivery for orders over $99.

12. Edible Blooms

If you’re looking for kooky and unique Fathers Day hamper ideas then Edible Blooms is the place to go!

Edible Blooms are most famous for their chocolate bouquets – and for Father’s Day gift hampers they are delivering a range of edible gifts as Fathers Day hamper ideas.

They’re not all just chocolate – there are ‘for him’ pamper gift hampers (like the one pictured below), beer gift hampers, plant combos, cheese hampers and gift boxes, flowers, fruits and even donuts!

Most hampers have free delivery in Melbourne for orders over $120, or delivery costs for Edible Blooms depend on location, product and whether it’s a same day service. For instance, you can send Chocolate Bouquets, Hamper Gifts, and other delicious treats the same day from just $19.95. Just order by 2pm and choose ‘need it today’ as your shipping option at checkout and they will deliver your gift same day in Melbourne.

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This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase using the links there is no extra cost to you and I earn a small commission that helps me to provide free, valuable and useful information for you! Thanks Joyce

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