Budburst Kids: August 2011

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Mooce

Budburst Kids is delighted to now include the gorgeous Mooce to the product range.

Mooce (pronounced Moo-tsy) is a vibrant and stylish kids clothing label, designed in Australia by Brisbane-based children's clothing designer Petra Jones.

Suitable from ages two to six years, Mooce pieces stand out from the crowd with their unique details, distinctive designs and bold colours.

All in breathable 100% cotton for cool comfort, the gorgeous Mooce range is designed to be mixed and matched!

Clockwork Tee with pink wing sleeves - $34.95

My favourite - The Squirrel Dress in soft cotton jersey - $49.95


The Sky Skirt with button front and pretty pocket detailing - $49.95

Acorn Shorts $48.95

Drool over the range here at Budburst Kids!

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Quick Three - Favourite Ice Cream

Ice cream has never been a favourite dessert of mine. I know, I'm a bit of a freak, but I just never found the plain vanilla ice cream that appealing. I usually hankered for a pudding, chocolate or lollies (though these things were not something we were allowed very often).

As a teenager, when supermarket ice cream flavours became a little more varied, I found a new love for chocolate chip ice cream and could eat this 'til the cows came home.

I loved when Mum would come home from the supermarket with this treat. I'm not sure if my memory serves me correctly, but I think that I was the only one that ate it, so that made it extra special.

So of course, my number 1 favourite ice cream is chocolate chip.

Source: technicolorkitcheninenglish.blogspot.com via Natalie on Pinterest

Number 2. Pistachio. This is my flavour of choice if buying an ice cream in a cone.

Source: browneyedbaker.com via Kara on Pinterest

Number 3. My latest favourite ice cream is this one I love to make - Raspberry and White Chocolate - very easy and very delicious! You can find the recipe here.

Source: recipes.com.au via Lou on Pinterest

I'm joining in with Kasiabear's quick three. What is your favourite ice cream?

Friday, August 5, 2011

Pumpkin & Apricot Cake

With some excess pumpkins to use up yesterday, my little lad and I had a successful baking morning making Pumpkin and Apricot Cake, and Pumpkin, Bacon & Parmesan Muffins. Both in quantities to eat + freeze for school lunches.

My recipe for Pumpkin & Apricot Cake is very easy and relatively healthy. It is one that I have adapted to suit my family's needs, with less sugar and adding the apricot component (I think the original recipe used sultanas, so this is an option.)

Ingredients

125g butter, at room temp.
1/2 cup raw sugar
3 eggs
2 cups self raising flour
1 1/2 cups mashed pumpkin, cooled
1 cup dessicated coconut
1/2 cup dried apricot pieces
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest

Method
Beat butter and sugar until paled. Add eggs, one at a time.
Add the mashed pumpkin and coconut and mix in well.
Fold in the flour being careful not to over-mix. Fold in the apricots, orange zest and juice.
Place in greased loaf tin and bake at 180 degrees for approximately 1 hour. Test with a metal skewer to ensure it's fully cooked through.

Enjoy!

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Deal of the Day - Baobab Denim Shirt Dress

Happy Wednesday to all, and what a beautiful day it is! 25 degrees in sunny Adelaide and looking great across most of the country - how lucky are we?!

On this lovely day I thought there was no better time to start some extra fabulous discount deals at Budburst Kids with a Wednesday "Deal of the Day"!

Today's beauty is the "stylish & sweet" Baobab Denim Shirt Dress at half price!

Normally $49.95, for today only we have reduced it to $24.95!

In 100% cotton denim with front opening and multi coloured studs, this little lovely looks stunning with coloured tights and boots or Mary-Janes. Available in black washed chambray.

There is only one each of sizes 2 - 8 remaining, so hop in quick!