Girls Day Out...a Seriously Awesome Surprise

This week I was given an amazing opportunity by one incredibly cool chick...The Veggie Mama.  She writes an awesome blog (one I was reading before I even knew what a blog was) and Big W contacted her with a gift of some vouchers to share with a couple of friends to use at the Baby and Toddler Sale, plus some extra cash to treat ourselves to lunch.  I was so excited, this was definitely going to be the highlight of my week! 

Well,  what a day out we had! Stacey generously invited me and another Caitlin (who is just the loveliest gal!) from over here at Mother Down Under to meet at Big W for a shop-till-we-drop (or get hungry), trolley-filling experience.  I'll tell you what.  When three mammas get toddler shopping...they get down to business.  There was no frolicking through the isles, chitter-chattering over clothing racks or baby-bragging by the nappy boxes.  Nuh-ah.  There would be plenty of time for that later.  It was all list checking, colour comparing, size-finding and...ok...also some oo-ing and ahh-ing over the totally cute goodies on sale.  

Check out my haul!

I can honestly say I was pretty stoked with how much bang I got for my buck.  With sweet little printed long sleeve shirts for less than $5, what should I have expected?  I can't wait to see how cute BoyWonder looks in the green stripy elephant shirt.  And I KNOW he is going to LOVE the shirt with the digger.  He is all about trucks and machines and things that go 'beep...beep...beep...' at the moment.

I am completely addicted to Bonds Baby, and Big W had a huge range of gorgeous prints and baby-soft fabrics for me to drool over.  Colourful singlets are a must have for chillin' out in summer, and avoiding the chill in winter.  Can never have too many singlets.  And anyway...my mum always told me, 'respectable men wear singlets'.  Nothing like creating a habit nice and early! 

We are that joyous stage of toddler-hood where some toileting essentials could not have come at a better time.  Training pants, and a toilet-seat with with steps (only $30!!!).  Don't forget some bath-time gear- another (unfortunate) but essential follow on to the toilet-training.  Yes...you know what I'm talking about! 

Could not resist a little bed-time bounty.  I seriously cannot wait for snuggly cuddles with BoyWonder in these adorable Bonds PJs, fresh bed sheets and a bed-time story (more things that go 'beep...beep...'.)  I can't decide which I love more.  Night-time cuddles and goodnight whispers and kisses before bed, or morning-time smiles and jibber-jabber stories about dreams and toys in the crib.  

To top the day off, Big W shouted us to lunch and we chose to take a visit to The Velo Project at Moolooaba.  I can pretty much sum this place up in a few words.

Funky. Tasty. That little personal touch. 

 I loved it! The food was fresh and just plain yum yum yum.  I am still dreaming about my next Bananarama Smoothie.  My iPhone photos do not do this artsy, folksy place justice, so please check out Stacey's post here for the real deal.  She has a real camera. And takes proper photos. And writes good. She is the best!  Stacey also is giving you the chance to win a $100 Big W voucher of your own, and $10 to spend at Big W online for everyone.  So go there! Now!

So what can I say? I am one very lucky lady!  Thanks VeggieMama, and thanks Big W!