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September 25, 2023

Cute or Scary: Halloween Costumes for the Good & Bad in You
Most people think that Halloween is about facing your fears and dressing up in the scariest costume possible. While that’s fun for some, it doesn’t have to be the way. When trick or treating, the cute costumes may garner the best responses (and therefore the best lollies!). So, whether your plan for Halloween 2023 is to frighten the treats out of your neighbours, or have them throwing chocolates in your bucket for being adorable, we’ve got the costumes to make it happen!
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September 6, 2023

The 80s are Back: Embrace Nostalgia This Halloween
The 80s are definitely making a comeback. Thanks to sequels and remakes of some of our favourite TV shows, movies and games, the 80s are becoming cool to a whole new generation. Why not step back in time for your Halloween 2023 costume and embrace the colour, fun and culture of the 1980s?
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July 18, 2023

Why We Love Wednesday
Most of us have been exposed to The Addams Family at some point in our lives. Whether you grew up watching the original 1964 The Addams Family TV show (and its countless re-runs!), the 1990s films, or the animated movies, this gothic family filled with kooky, creepy, and unusual characters has become part of popular culture. The Netflix show Wednesday is bringing a whole new generation of fans into the crypt. They’re going to be the most sought-after costumes for Halloween in 2023, so let us take a look into what makes Wednesday so popular.
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June 2, 2023

The Hottest Movies to Watch in 2023
June and July are usually the months when the big movies are released worldwide. This coincides with the US summer months, but it is also perfect for our winter, when there’s nothing better than hiding away from the miserable weather with some popcorn and a good movie. We share the movies that we’re most excited about for 2023, so why not grab some popcorn and start planning your next trip to the cinema?
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May 1, 2023

Introducing Emma Memma (and Why Pre-Schoolers Love Her!)
Emma Watkins is back! We loved her as the Yellow Wiggle, and now she’s bringing joy to kids again as Emma Memma. This new character has a focus on communicating in a variety of different ways, including Auslan, dance, listening, speaking, and singing. We’re excited to announce that Emma Memma costumes are arriving shortly!
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April 4, 2023

10 Ways to Celebrate Star Wars Day in 2023
The biggest day on the Star Wars calendar is May the 4th. Celebrated around the world in a variety of different ways, it’s when Star Wars fans go all out in showing their love for all things Star Wars. 2023 is a huge year for both Star Wars, and their current owner, Disney, as we’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, and the 100th anniversary of Disney Studios. Find out 10 ways you can celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4th
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March 1, 2023

Ready, Set Go! School Sports are Coming!
School sports days are great for building the school community. The rivalry between houses promotes competition and helps kids strive to achieve. Whether your child is a running, high jump, or swimming champion, or one of the ones cheering on their teammates, a colourful costume is a great way to get into the spirit of the event.
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February 2, 2023

2023 Costume Trends
As you can guess, we love dressing up! Nowadays, schools provide so many fun opportunities for kids to get dressed up that it’s sometimes hard to keep up. Here we take a look at some of the school dress-up days you might find on your calendar, along with the latest costume trends for 2023 to get you ready for a big year of fun!

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December 2, 2022

2022 Year in Review
Well, that was fun! 2022 is almost done and dusted. It’s gone so fast it’s like we all had the new Sonic the Hedgehog costumes on! We want to look back at the year that was and remember the fun we had, before we’re all caught up in Christmas, New Year, Summer holidays, and the whirlwind of starting 2023…

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