We love play! But sometimes we just need a little inspiration to mix things up a bit and keep the kids play and imagination flowing for hours. This week we have put together some of our favourite play ideas to keep you inspired. If you have time this week, why not join in the fun and spend some extra time with your little ones immersed in their world of play.

Perfect for boys or girls. Skipping is uncomplicated and fun, both indoors and out. Simply made, this classic jump rope is perfect for playtime and is a great way to introduce a little bit of heart-rate activity into your play.

With Father's Day coming up next weekend we wanted to make sure all Dad's are feeling extra special this year. Some of our fabulous Dad's might be stuck in lockdown but we still want to make it a special day for them. We will share with you some fun play ideas and inspiration for making Dad's day great for whoever you might be celebrating this year.

Our Iconic Doctors Kit provides a beautiful set of accessories for your little one’s imaginative play... I got a bad case of lovin' you, as Robert Palmer would say. So next time you need a doctor in the house to save the day, make sure you have this wooden iconic Doctors Kit on hand. Set-up a hospital scene at home and let your child’s unfettered imagination go! This fantastic role play kit helps children to become familiar with medical care, making trips to the doctor less painful for everyone. It also promotes imaginative play and encourages nurturing behaviour and empathy — after all, Kitty-Kat needs some help with her broken leg! We made our kit gender-neutral to celebrate the fact that these days anyone can aspire to be a doctor or nurse.

Our Iconic Doll Nurturing Kit provides a beautiful set of accessories for your little one’s imaginative play.  With all the things a mini-parent needs to encourage their favourite doll to toilet train. Watch them grow their nurturing, empathetic traits as they take care of their bub and share play-time roles amongst siblings and friends. Made with gorgeous natural timber and soft, neutral-toned fabrics, this kit can be mixed and matched with our Iconic Doll Accessories Kit to extend their play even more. 

Looking after the little scrapes and bruises that come from a day’s adventuring can be simple as a trip to the garden or the kitchen cupboard if you have your favourite natural products well stocked.

The days of going to the Milk Bar and asking for a bag of mixed lollies for only $1 will always be ingrained in our minds!  "I'll have 2 chocolate freckles please, 3 gummy bears, 2 musk sticks and don't forget my lollypop!" We never had pre-mixed bags of lollies; we always created our own mix of sweets no matter how long it took. We loved the feeling of the white paper bags in our hands and the delicious treats that were waiting inside to try. Those were the days... Now you can re-create these memories at home with our Iconic Candy Jar. Comes complete with all the yummiest lollies, paper bags and more... 

They are finally back in stock! Check out one of our most popular toys - The Iconic Australian Mini Vehicles...To be an Aussie Kid you have to have the real Aussie stuff. So we felt every Aussie Kid should have a set of rare Aussie wood vehicles in their home. We usually get stuck with the London Bus or New York Taxi versions of toy cars So dream of being an Aussie Fire Fighter, or a Aussie Police Officer, or the local happy-go-lucky Posty. Any profession that involves wheels and the need to get somewhere quick to save the day. 

Now is the time to dry your dishes in style with our range of new tea towels! Perfect for making a small statement in your kitchen, these tea towels are both practical and stylish. Brighten up your kitchen with these bright and colourful tea towels which ensure drying up is never boring.

Kids are so good at letting the imagination take over. Their worlds come alive as dolls become besties and nooks become castles. Boys and girls both love to act like grown ups in a good old fashioned game of ‘Mums and Dads’. And if a real Mum or Dad or big brothers and sisters join in the fun, guess who gets to call the shots? Enhance their play time with our beautiful wooden iconic doll accessories kit. It has everything a (pretend) bub could need as your little one immerses them self in creative play. They can feed, entertain and soothe baby, brush their hair and get them ready for the adventures they’ve planned for the day. 11 Piece wooden accessories kit for imaginative play with your favourite dolls or toys.

The rise of healthy eating and Paleo diets at health food cafes are becoming the norm? It's all about food that is nourishing for the mind, body and the soul. And this brekkie tray combines the Australian obsession of smashed avo on sourdough with the healthy eating style of today's family.

It's been a crazy year, so here at Make Me Iconic we're ready for the joy, relaxation and rest that Christmas brings. While December might look different this time around, with travel restrictions likely to still be in place, we're getting ready early so that all of our interstate and international gifts arrive on time. 

Time for a new adventure in our classic Aussie Ute! Our Iconic Toy Ute Has Had Some Updates. NEW FEMALE PASSENGER. We added a special new character so now a female passenger can drive the ute too.MAGNETIC BOOT LID. We covered magnet that keeps the boot lid closed making it safer for play. ELASTICISED SURFBOARD FIN. The surfboard fin is now elasticised making it more robust and less breakable. Complete with 3 passengers, a kelpie dog, eski, tool box and surfboard for pretend play

And action! It’s time for a Movie Night!  We’ve got everything you need for your next family movie night. Read on for tickets, treats, ideas and fun!

More ideas to extend their play with the iconic post box. Deliver birthday gifts by post! (Also happens to come in handy for the tooth fairy…) Recycle real envelopes and write little notes of thanks to siblings and parents. Create a - z cards and envelopes to find and order.. a great way to learn your abc’s. Leave letters from mummy or daddy when they’re away on a work trip. Create hours of old-fashioned play with our wooden letters and velcro stamps. iconic australian post box $89.00 Plus - Did you know that we sell extra letters? You’ll find them in the spare parts section of our online shop. (Only while stocks last though!)

Cosy up this winter! Let sweet nostalgia warm up your home! Our selection of the most delicious treats for your kitchen.. and for the kids! The adults of today have grown up with Wizz Fizz in their lives since 1947. Those iconic little bags of sherbet were a stable at every Milk Bar or Birthday Party. It's true, you probably should not have Wizz Fizz every day, but on special celebrations, no party is complete without that little spoonful of sugar. FADS Fun Sticks are a blast from our past and a Milk Bar staple. Back in the day they were number 1 on our list of candy to buy with our $1 budget.

Bring some nostalgia back into your play and invest in wood toys that last longer.