Some kids spend their pocket money on toys or snacks…
Lola? She’s gone full entrepreneur-meets-creative-queen with her Tokopedia haul – a full gel nail painting kit, complete with samples, colours, and all the bits and bobs needed to start her mini salon dreams.
If you’re not familiar, Tokopedia is like the Indonesian eBay, and it’s become our go-to for everything from homeschool supplies to crafty treasures like this.
Within minutes of it arriving, Lola was fully set up, painting each little sample nail with such care and creativity – colour coding, glitter layering, and naming her “collections” like a true beauty brand boss. The excitement was very real and I don’t think any of us will escape a mani/pedi session now… even Chad might be walking around with sparkly thumbs.
Love watching her dive headfirst into the things she loves. These little moments of self-expression and creation are magic.
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**Some kids buy toys—ours launched a nail salon.**
When Lola’s Tokopedia haul arrived at our Bali villa—aka our temporary ‘world-schooling’ base—we thought she’d picked up more craft bits or maybe another mini microscope. Instead, out tumbled a full-blown gel nail kit: polishes, brushes, tiny UV lamp, glitter wheels, and a rainbow of press-on samples ready for transformation.
For the unfamiliar, Tokopedia is Indonesia’s answer to eBay or Amazon, and it’s a total treasure trove. We’ve snagged everything from math workbooks to batik fabric swatches there, but this latest find was next-level.
Within minutes, she was in full salon mode. She sorted colours by theme, named her “spring glam” and “cosmic sparkle” collections, and got to work layering and curing each tiny nail. Total focus. Fully in flow. And suddenly, our family was queued up for makeovers—yes, even Chad gave in to glitter thumbs.
Watching Lola dive into creative play like this is one of our favourite parts of slow family travel. Being in Bali, with its rich tradition of artisanship and aesthetic beauty, feels like the perfect backdrop for a budding nail artist. And more than just entertainment, it’s become a little business practice, art class, and confidence booster all in one.
If you’re traveling to Bali with kids and wondering what to pack (or order locally), consider leaning into what lights them up. A simple Tokopedia scroll might just unlock your child’s next passion project—and possibly a few surprise schnazzy manicures, too.
**Tip:** Many Tokopedia sellers offer Bali shipping and cash-on-delivery options. Perfect for spontaneous crafty fun that doesn't require a supply suitcase!
