Road (Grass) Testing The Big W Everyday Wear + $100 Big W Voucher Give Away!

by PlanningQueen on February 17, 2012 in Planning

The give away has now closed. A winner will be announced soon. Thanks!

This post is sponsored by Nuffnang.

Last week I showed you just how far $100 could go at Big W, when buying clothes for a preschooler.

Clothes not only need to look good for a preschooler, but they need to be durable and wash and wear well. To fully road test, or I should say grass test the clothes from Big W, we met the amazing photographer Rachel Devine at a wonderful nature park, where the littlest one could run, climb, crawl through dirt and grass, climb trees and play with big sticks.

All of which are some of his favourite things to do! Here is just a snap shot of our wonderful morning:

The little one is wearing a very cute printed long sleeve tee ($4.48). This photo was taken at the beginning before he was yet to warm up to his environment.

The long sleeve tee looked great teamed up with his $9 skinny jeans. And this is the very first photo on the blog of our beautiful new puppy – Lucas!

Starting to find his feet now and some bigger sticks!

A quick outfit change into grey jeans ($14.88) and a funky black and white long sleeve henly tee shirt ($7.96) and we were ready for more exploring.

The tree made the perfect little seat for him. The outfit looked gorgeous and it with held all the bumps, knocks and scratching that happens when kids play in trees.

We then found an even bigger stick!

All the clothes I bought allowed the little one to play and run around, including the skinny jeans ($9) and Bonds 3/4 sleeve tee ($13.92).

And run they did! Running, falling over, wrestling and having a great time together.

There was some fabulous tall grass and sprawling trees in one section of the park that was just perfect for playing hide and seek and then having a bit of a cuddle!

After all that, his jeans looked like this.

Then after a quick burst of pre-wash spray, a cycle through the washing machine, clothes line and ironing, they looked like this – passing the little one’s grass test with flying colours!

$100 Big W Voucher Give Away

Now thanks to Big W, you also have a chance to update your preschoolers (or other children’s clothing) with a $100 Big W Voucher.

Full T&C’s are here. To enter all you need to do is:

Take a look at the BigW Catalogue and leave a comment below letting me know what would be your essential buys for your child/ren and why.
The giveaway is open to Australian residents only.
You may only enter once.
Entries close at 5pm AEDST on 29 February 2012.
Entries will be short listed. The winner will be chosen by me from the most original and creative responses.
Winners can spend the voucher as desired.
Good luck!

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Tags: preschooler

http://www.stuffwiththing.com Marita
Jeans, leggings and plain long sleeve t-shirts are my essential buys because they can be teamed with anything and dressed up or down.
I suspect my girls would consider a new pair of boots each an essential buy
Tanya
What wouldn’t I buy! My pre-teen 12 year old loves the pink sugar range which is fantastic because its far cheaper than some brand name clothes. From the catalouge I would say she would like the denim skirt and crop jacket. My 9 year old boy needs well wearing every day wear like the shock resistant track pants and hoodies.
I love Big W for its bonds range. I think it has the best range around and my 2 year old son lives in them and with another due in July I know I am going to have to stock up!
I love that Big W can supply such a good quality range for all my kids different stages.
Cindy
With two girls aged three and seven, you can never have enough clothes! Cute t-shirts, leggings, shorts and tutus, as well as gorgeous little girl shoes are just some of the items my girls love. Dresses are also a bit hard to resist!
Eva Davis
For my not so girly girl who likes to rumble & tumble in our mild winter weather ( here in Brissy) I would purchase some mix & match outfits that match her fun personality!
Leggings x 2 $6.94 to wear under denim skirts/shorts or alone with striped LS Tee
Skinny Jeans $9 perfect with cute canvas sneakers and LS Tee
Girls Print Front Tee $5.84 to wear with either jeans or leggings as above
Bonds LS Tee $10 in dark grey (a hint of pink added with hair accessories or handmade brooches)
Canvas sneakers $9.94 navy blue cute and comfy
And finally some printed socks, singlets and a set of PJs
Melissa Wilkes
The Shock Resistant Jacket at the moment with the trampoline, tree climbing and general all round lets see how fast we can destroy every item of clothing going on at the moment,
A good hard wearing jacket for the up coming colder months is just what I need to limit the up coming scrapes and bruises (I hope),
Big W $19.93 on sale from the 16 of feb to the 29th.. get yours now before I buy them all!
Felicity Kay
Jeans and Track pants, my boys go threw so many if they don’t grow out of them they put holes in them, these kids cant walk without falling over. Drives me mad Crazy critters
naomi
my essentials would be jeans, gum boots ( not that i saw them in the catologue) & fleece hoodie, becasue the best place to be when your 5 and a boy is outside.
the next essential would be pj particularly bottoms, causse my boy wont wear undies to bed so we go through as many pjs as we need undies to get through the week!
Dee
With 2 mischievous boys in our house plus 1 slightly larger one (dad) I love the idea of the shock resitant wear. It sounds perfect for us because every time the boys come in from outside play I get a shock ***** at the site of them and then I can’t resist ****** buying some new clothes (ha ha ha) No really, I would love to try them out. Any jeans and track pants are welcome in our house
Love the photos too!!!
Alma Griffiths
I would buy them next summers clothes from the remaining clearance stock. $100 would probably get them both enough clothes for next summer and the one after it at our local Big W that still has a massive amount of summer stock on the clearance shelves
Melissa
Boys check shirts, so versatile. Climb a tree or run a mile. Super comfy, tough and strong. For my little man i cant go wrong.
Laura Jilka
Bonds tees since they last so well,
And the cuts fit swell!
nicole larsen
winter underwear and nic thick socks is a great start. Also snuggly winter pjs and a brand new fleecy dressing gown
Julie Marnow
Coming into autumn and winter the zip hoodies and comfy track pants would be on my essential list. Also, flanelette PJs and some new Bonds briefs would be another essential for my kids wardrobes.
Alice Beswick
easy, 2 words, toilet training – Allsorts 10-Pack Briefs at nine dollars a pack, great value!!
Abby
Love the Bonds range for girls – great quality and at Big W are definitely affordable!
Tracy Boulter
Track pants, jeans, pjs, hoodie, t-shirts and undies.
gemmie alliston
The leggings look great, as we change seasons
Means Miss 4 still has a reason
To wear dresses, skirts too
Those leggings will help her warm through
Josie
New pyjamas. I just love the cute pjs BigW have.
Mandy
My Dd as a homeschooler likes to decide her own uniform daily. The Pink Sugar girls wear is perfect with its variety, shorts, skirts and tops. She can mix and match to her hearts content…and her uniform is a statement of who she is every day. Not conformist, one look fits all!
Lucie C
I love your beautiful pics
Big W is definitely is my favourite store for kids clothes. I have 4 kids my two youngest are 4 and 3. As you can imagine my 3 year old adventurous son is always getting holes in his tops and has outgrown all of his winter clothes from last year so will need everything from socks, flannelette pjs and shirts, long sleeve tops, track suits, jeans, jumpers and winter boots.
Thank you
sam
Jeans for the rough and tumble, and gum boots to play around in this constant rain.
Natalie Stoute
The Fleece Zip Through Hoodies
is what I’d choose from all those goodies
Warm, snug and cheap
I would buy a whole heap!
Unzip if it’s getting a bit hot
Hoody on if it’s not
Whatever I buy I can be sure
from Big W it won’t make me poor!
Catherine
I’m excited to see how far $100 goes, but I can guarantee Miss 5 will take everything in pink and Master 6 will go for funky sneakers, shorts and some ‘awesome’ tees, thank goodness BigW can help me!
Fiona
For my daughter anything from the Pink Sugar, Dream Out Loud – by Selena Gomez, Bonds and any of the other great clothing which definately are child resistant. And anything she needs for winter could easily be sorted out.
kristy
Sunspirit polar fleece tops, knit pants and ruffle hemmed tees would be perfect for my daughter for everyday wear . They are affordable, look great and wash well to last all season and beyond.
joey
Long sleeve tee’s and jeans a perfect combination, perfect for outings, wondering what to wear, no loger a frustration. Big W, brings a mother total zest, keeps her kids beautifully dressed.
karen
With a growing 2 year old, boys winter clothes are next on my shopping list.
http://planningwithkids A joels
I would like to update y daughters wardrobe with essential long sleeve tops so I can still put her preschool shirt over the top and add new jeans and shoes to her wardrobe for finished tidy and warm year.
http://www.cheekyboots.com.au Belinda
Tshirts! You can never have too many shirts especially after meal times
Elizabeth Davey
glow in the dark PJs. Perfect for helping them find their own way to the toilet at night
Toni Manning
I can never have enough clothes for my son. He is sporty and loves the tough stuff.
Sacha Pech
Pink Sugar Lace Dress With Bow Belt – after shopping for 3 boys; it is SUCH a joy to FINALLY be able to buy pink, frothy, sparkly numbers with bows, satin, lace …. this dress is beautiful and age appropriate.
Bridget Peaker
Easy wear & easy care items are essential. The better the garment the more time you save on washing and ironing. Big W tick both these boxes when it comes to quality & durability!
HELEN F
With $20 Dollars in my purse
Shopping At BIG W
You won’t Curse!
Leggings $6.87,
Jeans $9.00
A Fun Spirited Essential Jersey Tee @ $3.93
Makes a Happily dressed Child
….AND a HAPPIER BIG W MUMMY !
Leah Staker
With three boys under 5, I go with the Fleece Zip Thru Hoodies to encourange independence with undressing and the Shock Resistant Boys Printed Trackpants for obvious reasons!
Jodie Harlow
My essential buys would be Pink Sugar leggings, Jersey Tee for each of them and ankle boots, and then a hoodie for my little man, one of those adorable shirts with tie and trackpants and I’d still have enough left out of $100 to buy me something.
shelly anne
love the idea of the shock resitant wear range. with four boys in the house – durable, wearable and tough clothing is a must in this house. love big w for value and style
Misha Lewis
The bonds socks!! We never have enough socks in this house!!
Amanda Gorton
I am keen on the Pink Sugar Essential Jean,
to be worn for play or a day in town,
made to be durable
they will not be worn down!
alesha mcrobertson
love the bonds range for babies/toddlers
Louise T
I couldn’t go past warm, wooly and sturdy outside clothes for my sons. They love playing outside, and for those colder months, with rain, somehow inspires them more to want to go outside.
Michelle
Their ‘fun spirit’ printed long sleeve tops are just devine and a bargain at $4.48! Also love the dymples front print hoodies and mix and match playtime track pants! Love Big W for dressing my kids nicely without the price tag!
sue petrie
so many great items from BigW ;Pink Sugar Denim Skirt ,Stripe Rib Tees these are what my granddsughter all love from BigW seeing they saw the add for them.They dress up in my daughters denim skirt saying they need to be dressed like mummy
lucia strever
Tracksuit pants and Jeans as my son is growing at lightning speed!
Tamara
For Miss 9 – black skinny jeans for underneath her tutus. She’s obsessed. Miss 11 has a serious obsession with funky quirky t-shirts, and Big W has a seriously cool range of them in the menswear section – she makes a bee-line to them whenever we head in store!! And for Mr17 – got any blacker?? A few standard black bonds tees would make him a happy camper (well, as happy as you can be when you spend your life in black, anyway!)
Amy Van
Zip Hoodies and a Hooded Fleece Gown are essential for my too-soon-to-be-teenage son. And a Shock Resistant Shirt and Tie are a must, because when he’s not ‘in da hood’ he likes to dress snappy.