Streep & Co Giveaway

The gorgeous Streep & Co brand has the style and panache to update your little one's wardrobe (and your own) with a few simple pieces. 

In beautifully soft, organic cotton, (you'll notice the difference) the Streep & Co range in stripes and plains, is affordable, stylish and oh-so-comfortable. 

Budburst Kids is excited to be the first retailer in Australia to stock this fabulous Dutch brand. Our range includes tops & pants, tee dresses, bodysuits and rompers for kids and baby, plus long sleeve tops, tunic dresses and scarves for Mum!

If you haven't already spied our Streep & Co giveaway on the fabulous Hip Little One, you must pop on over and find out how to win two Streep pieces of your choice!
Competition ends 23rd November.

Shop Streep & Co at Budburst Kids

Oat & White Choc Chip Cookies

Loving these cookies. Quick, easy and yum.

Ingredients

125g butter

2 tablespoons golden syrup

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon bicarb soda

1 cup traditional rolled oats

1 cup plain flour, sifted

3/4 cup castor sugar

3/4 cup white choc chips

2/3 cup desiccated coconut

Method

Preheat oven to 150C

Combine the butter, golden syrup and water in a saucepan, stir over low heat until melted and combined. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.

Combine the flour, rolled oats, castor sugar, choc chips and coconut in a large bowl.

Add the butter mixture and stir to combine.

Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place about 4cm apart on an oven tray lined with baking paper. Flatten slightly.

Bake for around 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool on trays.

Enjoy!

Words to live by

I love to read quotes, copy quotes, print quotes and hang them in my office, "pin" quotes and pass on quotes. 

I just love those little phrases that tell me the stuff I already know but need to be reminded of constantly. 

Lately I have been thinking about the little phrases that are continually popping up in my head. They are my words-to-live-by I guess, the self-talk that keeps me skipping/trudging through life.

My words to live by:

"Just keep going" 

Simple, but it works for me. I use this in tough times when sadness and stress threaten to overwhelm me. In these times it means "just put one foot in front of the other and keep going!"

I also use it during times when I feel that my work is not meeting my standards or my idea of success seems too far away. 

But I also use it (it is very versatile) when the house is a mess and it feels like I will never achieve that tidy, polished look I aim for by Friday afternoon.

"Tomorrow's just your future yesterday"

When I have a very busy day to follow - one of those days where you wonder how you are going to fit it all in, achieve all commitments, and exude confidence when pushed out of your comfort zone.. you know the ones.

I think of Craig Ferguson's Late Late Show theme song:  
If you haven't watched the Late Late Show, 10:30pm weeknights on 11, you won't hear the tune as you read this, so it won't have quite the effect :)

"It's hard to stay up
It's been a long, long day
And you got the sandman at the door
But hang on, leave the TV on
And let's do it anyway
It's ok
You can always sleep through work tomorrow, OK?
Hey hey
Tomorrow's just your future yesterday"

It is the last line that has the most weight.

It's funny, {it's supposed to be} but it really is true. It says how silly most of our worries are, because most of them aren't even an issue the next day.

"Suck it up"

When I feel like I'm being a bit precious. This works in heeeeaps of situations :)

"Enjoy now" 

When spending time with kids, family, friends, hubby, or just some time alone. It means "lap it up" or "live in the moment" because that moment will be gone soon.


I leave you with my favourite quote (because I can't help myself)

Source: google.com.au via Lou on Pinterest

Friday Favourites

{My favourite finds of the week}

I was sent these images via an email this week and they blew me away:

Tom  Hill is a 23 year-old self taught sculptor who creates life size animal sculptures using nothing but recycled  horseshoes.
It amazes me how his sculptures even seem to have personalities.

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Christmas is not so far away and when I discovered these gorgeous new decorations at Muzz on Facebook, I just had to pop an order through :)

The hanging decorations are lazer cut, mirrored acrylic that are cut to your chosen shape from the range, and engraved with the name of each of your family members. At only $40.00 for 5 engraved ornaments, delivered Australia wide, they are a unique and affordable addition to your Christmas ornament collection or a beautiful gift idea.

The "trees" are available too, in a range of shapes, sizes and designs. {I bought the pictured tree for my table centrepiece}

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Now for some fashion indulgence:


Some shoes I feel I just must have for summer..

Source: styletread.com.au via Lou on Pinterest

.. and a to-die-for outfit from those fabulous girls at Birdsnest

 

Source: birdsnest.com.au via Lou on Pinterest

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When I came across this clock in my Pinterest travels, I had to laugh at the comment below from a previous 'pinner': "...my husband". She is probably on the other side of the world but we had precisely the same thought on seeing this image :)

Source: hautelook.com via Lou on Pinterest

I love a good quote to remind me to recognise the wonderful and magical moments in every day.

To my little lovey {Miss Seven who loves Roald Dahl}

Source: cinderberrystitches.typepad.com via Lou on Pinterest

Enjoy your weekend!

♥

 

 

Mega Facebook Clearance Sale

While there are some wonderful bargains, and great everyday lower prices at our Budburst Kids online store, we also like to treat our Facebook fans with a sale direct from our Facebook page... and this one is mega!


Meet us there Friday, October 14 at 7pm (Adelaide time) to grab a bargain!
Clothing, accessories and gifts from $2.00!


Like these lovelies:

Large Pink and blue loopy bow on an alligator clip, $2.00

Streamer pony tail holder - Navy/white, $3.00

Girl's canvas shoes, size 11, only $6.00

Baby Boy's Christmas PJs, size 00, $6.00

3 piece swimsuit set - tankini + overskirt, size 3, $8.00

2 Piece long sleeve top & bubble skirt set, size 4, $10.00

..and there's so much more, over 100 products! Stop in and save! 

Choc Chip Muffins for kids

Yesterday Miss Seven decided she would like to bake something all on her own. So, we Googled "simple recipes for kids" and decided on these Chocolate chip muffins from Kidspot, (heaps of great recipe ideas here) though we used milk chocolate chips instead of the dark.

I supervised and gave hints occasionally but she did a great job with everything..

..and the muffins tasted great!

Do you have a junior masterchef at home, and how old were they when they started to bake on their own?

All-encompassing..

Kids on school holidays, busy at Budburst Kids, and general life distractions are my excuses for my woeful blogging regularity...

it will improve :)

In the meantime, enjoy this quote that I think is so accurate and beautiful, it's simply perfect.

Source: etsy.com via Lou on Pinterest

Happy Sunday! ♥