Birthday Prize Pack Winners

Congrats to the following blog readers who won prizes in our birthday competition!

Shoptots - Subscription to Little One Baby Mag
5 Star baby- Subscription to Little One Baby Mag
Pepsi - Craft Schmaft Kit (owl)
Puku - Mum cards Pack
Anna - Giddy Giraffe Knobs Set
Candice - Giddy Giraffe Knobs Set

Please email me your postal addresses and we will get your prizes out asap!

Louise (at) Skout (dot) co.nz

L xox

We are One

This month Skout turns one and we have a month full of gorgeous prizes to give away .... so join in and have fun !

First up .. the BOOTY !

10 x Subscriptions to Little One Baby Magazine (3 issues in the 1 yr period) RRP $30 AUD (Aussie) $62 AUD International

2 x Craft Schmaft Kits - One "Woof Woof the Dog" RRP $45 AUD & One "Toot" the Owl RRP $36 AUD

4 x Pack of 50 "Mum Cards" from Smallprints RRP $50 each

6 x Sets of Drawer Knockers (8 in each set) from The Giddy Giraffe RRP $60 AUD each set

TO ENTER

Easy peasy ... Skout is all about being part of a community ... we run Skout Trade Fair for industry member, Skout Blog for the public (here :)) and The Kids Product Directory (KPD) for both ! ....

Tweet us, follow us, subscribe to us etc (bascially spread the Skout love ...) ... then tell us you did below for an entry - each mention earns you 1 entry ... You can mention any of our three sites for an entry AND You can enter as many times as you want ... !

Thanks to Kim, Amy, Alex and Claire for their generous prizes! Go give them some love !

Competition closes 31st Oct 6pm NZD time - Winners notified on Nov 1st 2009 by email and on this site.

Competition open to Skout Trade Fair members and Skout Blog readers xxx

Fudge !

Congrats Angie on the opening of your new business and website! ... Fudge Design creates sweet and irresistable custom names for your babies nursery or kids room/s ....

Cathartic & Kind

Just picked up the kids from school and preschool and seeing as Miss 5 was off to a party I took the boys to Mc D's for some early dinner ..

Anyway .... As we left I saw a mum and her daughter come out of the salvation army family store.. she had a plain plastic bag of bread rolls and a plastic bag containing a carton of milk ... I felt aweful for her... got the kids in the car and tried to track her down to give her some money to at least buy dinner for her and her family for tonight .... but could not find her ....

Driving home I vowed to ruthlessly go thru all of the things in my house we no longer need or use.. to donate to the family store.. someone somewhere needs these things..and we dont ... I urge you to do the same .. its not only cathartic ... and good for the environment ! .. but there are so many people on your door step who need so much ...

My wee thought for today L xxx

Keepers

Gorg new shoes from Keep ...

Inspired shoes for kids ... available at Good as Gold and Thanks

(Stockist enquiries As Much)

Little Artist Competition

LITTLE ARTIST COMPETITION -PRIZE VALUE OVER $600!

GREAT SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN!

1. Mum or Dad get your kids to draw a picture of their choice!

2. Fill out the entry form and upload your picture before 30th Sept '09. (or contact d&PRg for address details!)

3. Winning entry will receive their drawing digitally recreated and produced on a canvas print to hang on the wall!

4. Parents of the winning entry receive a free logo design/makeover for their business!

5. Please read the terms and conditions before entering the competition.

• Competition begins on Monday September 7th at 9AM (AEST) and ends on Wednesday September 30th at 5PM (AEST).

• All entries must be submitted by the entrants parent/guardian over 18 years.

• Entrants must be between the ages of 5-10 years old.

• Only one design entry per person.

• Entrants must fully complete the online entry form above.

• The judges decision is final.

• Prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash or other services.

• Normal development timeframes apply.

• The winner will be announced on Monday October 5th, 2009 (AEST).

Don't forget to leave a comment below, follow our blog, tweet and facebook this competition ! Cos its the nice thing to do !

Have fun and be CREATIVE!

Happy Happy Hump Day!

U made it ! .. Happy Hump day ....

Todays Happy Hump Day Giveaway is for all You MUMMAS!!...

I have just been sent the most gorgeous set of Mummy Journals ! ... Very cool.. and the perfect gift for all your new mummy friends.... the cool chicks at Mumentum make The Expectant Mother's Journal, The New Mother's Journal .. and (thank goodness) the Mummas Health and Well-Being Journal .. perfect for tracking your exercise and diet !

The gorgeous Carolynne and Rennay from Mumentum want to spoil our Mummas and have given us 2 copies of each journal to give away! ....yay Mumentum!

Tell us below which journal you would like to win and why you need it ! ... and you will be in the running ...

Please make sure you leave your email address so we can contact you if you win! ... (me (at) here (dot) com

* Competition closes Wednesday 9th Sept 2009.

A wee dilemma

Our Art for Arts Sake competition on Skout Trade Fair this month was a resounding success... except for the fact that it is now the 31st and we have a 3 way tie for the winner ! ...

Soooo - in true Skout style ...we are posting a POLL... which, is open to the public ... !

You can vote for your favourite pic for the next 24 hours ... vote as many times as you want ! .... the winner will be annouced this time tomorrow (where ever you are in the world ! ... ) ... and will not only win gragging rights as Skouts fave photographer .. but also this fittingly splendid (love that word) ... piece of art from the oh so fab Kim (and Simon) at Sticky Tiki

Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu

Is the Maori name for a hill, 305 metres (1,000 ft) high, close to Porangahau, south of Waipukurau in southern Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.

The name is often shortened to Taumata by the locals for ease of conversation.

The 3 finalists are ...

1. Tea & Jam Photography

2. Bonita

3. Little Bird Photography

Vote Now !

Little Hands

Always divine .. Little Hands new video .. too cute xox




Find more videos like this on Skout Trade Fair

Clever and Crafty

I dont have business cards.... and to this day it has not caught me out .. however, there are many times when a mum needs my number for a play date, rugby car pooling or a well deserved coffee ....

I found this funky new business Mums Card the other night ... and am in love... gorgeous .... too cute... too cool for school! (lol) ... easy to buy... and inexpensive... (also a great wee gift for a new mummy!) ...

Tanya (the owner) also makes super convenient gift tags ... no styly mumma should be without them in the pressie draw !




As a wee mid week (hump day) treat we have a super adorable tin of 20 gift tags to give away - your choice of standard or Xmas ...

Simply comment below on your fave Mums Card or Pressie Tag design.

Winner announced Monday 31st August 2009

Let Them Eat Cake !

Best of British design ... Let Them Eat Cake is my most favourite new find .... more than clothes ... these pieces are works of art ... French inspired, beautifully presented..... imagination and talent abound ....

Stainless Memories

How fantastic are these ! .. Just scouring through my new Donna Hay mag this morning ... yum... so many cool things.. and found these gorgeous stainless steel cup sets by Ecococoon ... there is a set for everyone ! ... boys, girls and us grown ups !

Very cool.. very hip and retro even! .. I remember we had these as kids for our picnics and BBQ's .... and I haven't seen them around anywhere since !

BPA (bisphenol-A) free ! Safe for your kids and a trip down memory lane for you ... (if your old enuf to be a gen X'er !) ...

Thanks Libby for creating such a wonderful product !

Party of 7 ....

We hosted a tea party yesterday for Miss 5 and her firends... we spent all day preparing... fairy wands, pink meringues, raspberry lemonade, fairy bread (of course) and 7 wonderful little people .... the girls stayed until 7pm! ...it was so much fun ....

We set up a table to make crowns and princess necklaces .... bracelets.... and magical wands .... the obligatory Mama Mia soundtrack played the entire time ... and of course the real mamas indulged in a few bubbles along the way ....

The perfect day, and way to end the school holidays xox

Ani & Trio

Soft and snug ... 100% cotton fabric filled with 100% organic cotton batting.... machine washable, unique, hand crafted and totally divine baby cot quilts from Ani & Trio ... What more could you ask for ???

I'm so in love with these... gorgeous as gifts ... or as a treat for your own bundle of joy ...

I can just see myself stealing one of these to snuggle up on the couch with ! ... These are true heirlooms to pass on thru generations. Gorgeous!

Sambellina Winner

Woohooo - congrats to Mum Space ... you are the winner of the gorgeous Sambellina Party Pack .

Please email me direct so we can sort out which designs you would like and postal details louise@skout.co.nz

New Kid on the Block

Its my pleasure to introduce to you Sambellina, a gorgeous new Children's Partyware and Stationery company - launching today !







Lots of Polkadots and Stripes - you (and your children) are guaranteed to love this new range ...

As a mid week treat for our readers Kate from Sambellina would like to offer you the chance to win a combo set including a set of Polkadot Plates & Cups, a Party Invite Pack and Gift Tags of your choice ! (RRP $39.95 AUD)

Visit Kate's site to see all the fabulous themes available ....

Simple post a comment below to be in to win ... you can get an extra entry for tweeting, and extra entry for following our blog, an extra entry for following our networked blog on facebook and an entra entry for sharing this on facebook !

Competition open to Australia and New Zealand residents only. Competition Closes Sunday 12th July 2009. Winner chosen randomly.

Fabric

Little Lotti gets my vote for my favourite product shot today .... :)

These fabrics remind me of my first foray into fashion design for kids... Vintage After Bath Wear - or Pyjamas that were too gorgeous to wear only too bed ! That seems so long ago ! ....

Friday Funny

Chuckle time.. this is very cute .. Happy Friday - Don't work too hard! xxx

Innovation, Imagination, Initiative

Love a company that encompasses all facets of creativity when it comes to every aspect of their business, including their website.

Check out Petit Pans Winter 08/09 Ocean video.. very clever... very sweet....

And their Workshop page is too cute.. with a lamp you can turn on and off !

In fact, their whole site is worth a nosey .. they truely are masters of artistry ... I have been an admirer of Petit Pan for a long time now .. and it is always nice to pop back in to have a peak at what they are up to ....

Twinkle Twinkle

Looking for something a bit different for a christening, baby shower or new baby gift? It's in the Star's makes beautifully designed, 45-50 page hardcover astrology reports called BabyStars for new parents .... any help in understanding our new little person is good , right!?