This $9 Kmart snack hack is dividing Aussies – genius or gross?

In this day and age, it seems like there's a 'hack' for everything. No matter what you need or want to do, chances are somebody out there has already come up with an easier – and often cheaper – way to do it.

But even we have to admit that some hacks are more useful than others. Some are so simple and ingenious that we can't believe we didn't think of them ourselves, while others just leave us scratching our heads in confusion.



This latest hack from an Aussie mum is a little bit of both (ingenious and confusing), and even though it might not be something some people would try themselves, we still think it deserves some credit for being both resourceful and budget-friendly!


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The Aussie mum created this portable 'Snackle Box' using a Kmart craft buy. Credit: Facebook.



Sharing on the popular Facebook group Kmart Home Decor & Hacks Australia, the woman recently revealed how she used a $9 storage caddy from Kmart's craft section to create a portable 'Snackle Box'.

For those of you who don't know, a 'Snackle Box' is essentially just a plastic box filled with snacks - similar to those old-school tackle boxes you used for fishing as a kid.

But instead of holding lures and bait, this one is designed specifically for snacks! (Hence the name.)



The caddy in question has various compartments on three different levels which fold out - perfect for holding all sorts of nibbles. And as any good host knows, finger food is always essential at parties or gatherings!

It not only saves time and money by eliminating the need for preparing proper meals (although let's face it; sometimes nothing beats good old home cooking) but finger food is also much easier to eat while socialising than plated meals are.

Plus, cleanup afterwards tends to be much quicker too... win-win!


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The Kmart shopper used this storage caddy - available in Kmart's craft section - to make her snack box. Credit: Facebook (left), Kmart (right).



The Kmart shopper - who said she was inspired by a similar hack she saw on Pinterest - filled her Snackle Box with sliced and whole cheeses, gherkins, pickled onions, olives, veggie strips and slices of ham, salami and other cold cuts, which she placed on baking paper and then inserted into the compartments.

She also placed some ice bricks under each level to keep the food cold and popped the whole thing into an esky for extra measure. (After all, you can never be too careful with food safety, especially in hot weather!)



Needless to say, several fellow mums and crafty DIYers were amazed by what she came up with.

'Can I just say, this is the greatest thing I've ever seen!' one person gushed in response to the post. 'I'm excited to get one for the Christmas holidays.'

'A new way to do platters and it keeps the flies away! It's genius…' agreed another.


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The mum layered the food with baking paper and ice bricks to keep it fresh and cool. Credit: Facebook.



But as you might have guessed, the hack also received its fair share of criticism from people who were concerned about food safety.

'They're not food-safe plastic though,' wrote one person in the comments section, referring to the caddy. 'This was a trend a while ago that it was a public service announcement to stop it because it is not food approved.'

'Yeah, I remember seeing announcements about this,' added another. 'Doesn't sit well with me. Also, how do you clean it?'

'Food-safe plastics became a thing for a reason,' chimed in a third. 'We live and learn…'



Fortunately, some users came to the woman's defence, pointing out that the caddy is made from polypropylene, which is a food-safe plastic.

'If you were to use a knife and cut the food and plastic together, then you could have a problem,' said one person, arguing, 'but that would have to be after doing so for a long time and large amounts. For a picnic or a party that day, it'd be fine.'
Key Takeaways

  • Aussie mum's $9 Kmart 'Snackle Box' portable food platter hack divides several people on social media.
  • The mum's DIY Snackle Box is used for holding a range of snacks for picnics, days at the beach or camping.
  • Others went on to say that this was a wonderful idea, while others were more concerned about food safety.
So there you have it, members! The jury is still out on whether this particular hack is genius or gross, but we'll leave that up to you to decide. Would you try it yourself, or will you give this one a pass? Let us know in the comments below!
 
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Cleaning it try using flexible spray doova most have at kitchen sink - depending on how many or how big hands are some of the little panels may get taken out - mum dad n kids out racing or enjoying motorcycles comes in handy eating the little snacks only problem is if dad has six other boxes like this with bits for the bikes might get dirt marks on the snack box
box seals when shut and good for food as in pic above for up to 8 hours depending on weather and sunlight exposure
idea might be decades old to motorcyclists fishers and other outdoor people
 
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Brilliant idea, we are an outdoorsy family, and this is a great idea. As for cleaning, wouldn't you clean it the same way you clean any other dishes, sink, hot water, detergent and a bit of manual labor, your snackle box is clean ready for use on your next outing. Love the idea!!!
 
In this day and age, it seems like there's a 'hack' for everything. No matter what you need or want to do, chances are somebody out there has already come up with an easier – and often cheaper – way to do it.

But even we have to admit that some hacks are more useful than others. Some are so simple and ingenious that we can't believe we didn't think of them ourselves, while others just leave us scratching our heads in confusion.



This latest hack from an Aussie mum is a little bit of both (ingenious and confusing), and even though it might not be something some people would try themselves, we still think it deserves some credit for being both resourceful and budget-friendly!


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The Aussie mum created this portable 'Snackle Box' using a Kmart craft buy. Credit: Facebook.



Sharing on the popular Facebook group Kmart Home Decor & Hacks Australia, the woman recently revealed how she used a $9 storage caddy from Kmart's craft section to create a portable 'Snackle Box'.

For those of you who don't know, a 'Snackle Box' is essentially just a plastic box filled with snacks - similar to those old-school tackle boxes you used for fishing as a kid.

But instead of holding lures and bait, this one is designed specifically for snacks! (Hence the name.)



The caddy in question has various compartments on three different levels which fold out - perfect for holding all sorts of nibbles. And as any good host knows, finger food is always essential at parties or gatherings!

It not only saves time and money by eliminating the need for preparing proper meals (although let's face it; sometimes nothing beats good old home cooking) but finger food is also much easier to eat while socialising than plated meals are.

Plus, cleanup afterwards tends to be much quicker too... win-win!


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The Kmart shopper used this storage caddy - available in Kmart's craft section - to make her snack box. Credit: Facebook (left), Kmart (right).



The Kmart shopper - who said she was inspired by a similar hack she saw on Pinterest - filled her Snackle Box with sliced and whole cheeses, gherkins, pickled onions, olives, veggie strips and slices of ham, salami and other cold cuts, which she placed on baking paper and then inserted into the compartments.

She also placed some ice bricks under each level to keep the food cold and popped the whole thing into an esky for extra measure. (After all, you can never be too careful with food safety, especially in hot weather!)



Needless to say, several fellow mums and crafty DIYers were amazed by what she came up with.

'Can I just say, this is the greatest thing I've ever seen!' one person gushed in response to the post. 'I'm excited to get one for the Christmas holidays.'

'A new way to do platters and it keeps the flies away! It's genius…' agreed another.


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The mum layered the food with baking paper and ice bricks to keep it fresh and cool. Credit: Facebook.



But as you might have guessed, the hack also received its fair share of criticism from people who were concerned about food safety.

'They're not food-safe plastic though,' wrote one person in the comments section, referring to the caddy. 'This was a trend a while ago that it was a public service announcement to stop it because it is not food approved.'

'Yeah, I remember seeing announcements about this,' added another. 'Doesn't sit well with me. Also, how do you clean it?'

'Food-safe plastics became a thing for a reason,' chimed in a third. 'We live and learn…'



Fortunately, some users came to the woman's defence, pointing out that the caddy is made from polypropylene, which is a food-safe plastic.

'If you were to use a knife and cut the food and plastic together, then you could have a problem,' said one person, arguing, 'but that would have to be after doing so for a long time and large amounts. For a picnic or a party that day, it'd be fine.'
Key Takeaways

  • Aussie mum's $9 Kmart 'Snackle Box' portable food platter hack divides several people on social media.
  • The mum's DIY Snackle Box is used for holding a range of snacks for picnics, days at the beach or camping.
  • Others went on to say that this was a wonderful idea, while others were more concerned about food safety.
So there you have it, members! The jury is still out on whether this particular hack is genius or gross, but we'll leave that up to you to decide. Would you try it yourself, or will you give this one a pass? Let us know in the comments below!
Fabulous idea! Especially if you have a lot of kids running back and forth looking for snacks - very self serve, cool and clean and fly free!
 
For any that are freaked out about the container being food safe. Line it with baking or grease proof paper or even glad wrap.

I really don't know how some of these people would have survived prior to use by dates and all this other stuff. We grew up without these and it hasn't damaged us any.
 
Wow, got an old smelly fishing tackle box somewhere in the shed from my single days. Once I pickout the dried whitebait and remove the poisonous lead sinkers ..... I'm onto this idea.
 
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