Parents have discovered the perfect back-to-school buy as they gear up for the first term of 2025. The new School Years Photo Frame from Kmart is being snapped up across the country and dubbed the 'ultimate sentimental purchase' this month. Designed to hold photos from each school year, it is a perfect keepsake for capturing a child's academic journey and milestones.
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There are 12 slots for years one to 12 and a larger area in the middle to display their most recent or preferred photo. At 27.9cm x 22.7cm it is a decent size and made from medium-density fibreboard; similar versions on the market will set you back as much as $200.
It's one of many buys from the department store that have skyrocketed in popularity this month, with a waitlist already forming on the $59 168-pack of graphic markers. The markers are particularly popular with graphic designers, artists and creatives because they are a 'dupe' of Copic Sketch Markers, which cost up to $664 for a 72-pack at Officeworks.
However, many pointed out the key feature that the Kmart version lacks: the expensive markers come with a brush nib for colour blending, while the budget-friendly pens have a chisel tip on one end and a bullet tip on the other. Parents have discovered the perfect back-to-school buy as they gear up for the first term of 2025.
Despite the differences, shoppers said the cheaper pens were a great, affordable alternative, especially for those who can't afford to splash out on hundreds of dollars. What makes the set stand out is its 168 different coloured markers, all stored perfectly in a black zip-closure bag.
