our instagram challenge

instagram crochetWe LOVE instagram and we know a lot of you do too!  So, each week in August we are giving away a $50 gift voucher for our little store to the winner of the best photo posted to instagram using the #rudyandthedodochallenge hashtag.

We are all about kids making and doing, rather than spectating.

We want to see photos of your kids off the couch, exploring and creating, questioning and building, pretending, painting, playing and learning.

Simply upload your photos using the #rudyandthedodochallenge hashtag.  If you happen to include any products purchased from our store (not compulsory – totally optional!) be sure to include the brand hashtag eg #seedling #djeco #janod

Each week after selecting our favourite and most creative entry, we will post the winning photo on our blog.

Follow us on http://instagram.com/rudyandthedodo/

Here are some of our own favourite shots to help get you inspired!

insta collage

Happy snapping!

Oh,PS … Here are the nitty gritty terms and conditions

  • Entrant must reside in Australia
  • Photos must be posted using the #rudyandthedodochallenge hashtag
  • Entrant can enter more than once (as many times as you like, actually!)
  • Entrant must be 18 years or older
  • The best photo will be selected each week and the image will be posted on www.rudyandthedodo.com.au (in the blog)
  • Winner must follow rudy and the dodo on instagram
  • Winner has 24 hours to respond to Julia@rudyandthedodo.com.au to claim their prize.
  • Participation in this competition indicates authorization for rudy and the dodo to share your images on our facebook page as part of the promotion.

Competition closes each week as follows;
Week 1 – 8th August
Week 2 – 15th August
Week 3 – 22nd August
Week 4 – 31st August

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win! and stop nagging today …

I don’t know about the rest of you (oh, hang on, yes I do! We are all the same boat) but I spend a large part of each and every day gently reminding my children to;

  • Flush the Toilet
  • Wipe the Seat
  • Wash Your Hands
  • Play Nice
  • Share Your Toys
  • Go Play Outside

On average, I probably say each of these phrases, oh, about 76 times a day.

So imagine my delight when I stumbled across this terribly clever artist who prints up my nagging requests and makes fabulous décor out of them.

JG Collage

Oh, just think of the time I am going to save once I have each of these little gems framed and up on the wall …

If you’d like to win one of these fab ‘By Order of Management’ prints for your place, just tell us (in 25 words or less) which little reminder you have to use the most in your house.

  • Winner will be drawn 31 July 2013 at 8pm EST
  • Each image measures: 15.2cm x  25.4 cm including white border
  • All prints from this range are signed and dated on the back (for aesthetic reasons) by the artist.
  • Frame is not included

If you simply can’t wait to get your hands on one (or more) just head on over to my little shop and pick one up.  They are just $24.95 + delivery.

JG Read a Book

win a “crave good food” tasting box for mama!

We LOVE good food.

We know YOU love good food.

You’ve all heard me prattling on about Crave Good Food in the past.  Lovely Martha, the owner, is wanting to give one of you gorgeous lot one of their Tasting Boxes (RRP $49.95) for Mother’s Day.  As it happens, the May tasting box up for grabs is full of sweet stuff for mamas and a bonus lip nourish (RRP $24.95) from our gorgeous friend Cindy at Luk Beautifood.  What’s not to love about THAT?

crave box

So, who is in?

All you have to do is like the Crave Good Food and Luk Beautifood facebook pages then comment below (25 words or less) telling us your favourite sweet goodie.

My favourite sweet indulgence is caramel slice. Hands down.

caramel slice

OK. GO!

Total prize value is $74.90.  Open to Australian residents only. Winner will be drawn and announced here on Monday 6th May 2013 at 8pm EST. 

 

win a money monster money box!

tigeroy money box both low res

Money burns a hole in my kids’ pockets.  They have bank accounts but don’t yet really appreciate what it means to see the balance climbing.  I reckon these little Money Monsters are JUST the ticket to get my little guys saving with enthusiasm!

They are due to land in store within 2 weeks.  To celebrate, we thought we would give one away to one of you adoring and terribly fabulous fans!

These little fellows say 25 funny things. They come in green, grey or pink and have girl and boy voices. They even do a groovy dance with their monster eye and ears when you feed them.

tiigeroy money box grey LR

Money monsters gobble up coins and notes and they complain when you empty their bellies or forget to feed them! A built in sensor detects when you’re near and they call our for “more money!” Saving pocket money has never been so much fun. Battery operated, durable and light weight – what’s not to love?

Which one would you choose, and why?

Let us know by commenting below and you will go into the draw to win the colour of your choice.  The winner will be drawn on Thursday 4th April at 10.00am EST and will be notified here on the blog. Open to Australian residents only.

If you cant wait that long and simply MUST have one now, just click here to pre-order.

Good luck!

win a NEEEEW CAAAAAR!

We told you we were just like Oprah around here.  Yep, this week we are giving away A NEEEEW CAAARRRRR!

Kids and parents alike will LOVE this timeless and classic “speedy le mans” racing car.

Designed in the UK, these stylish toys are over-engineered and made from heavy duty plastic. Through solid construction they have been designed for real play and made to last.

bb mini red 2

If you’d like to win A NEEEEW CAAARRRRR (valued at $34.95) just tell us who you’d like it for and why in the comments below.  The lucky winner will be drawn by random.org on Monday 10th December at 10am EST and announced right here on the blog.

Good luck peeps!

bb mini red 4 back

 

win this fab bunny night light

As promised we are going to giveaway some of our favourite things (you know, just like Oprah!) each week leading up to Christmas.

This little bunny night light is one of our most popular goodies in store so we thought it would be a hit with you all.

Looking like it just hopped straight from a vintage storybook it looks so cosy at night all lit up! It uses LED, so there is no need for messy cables.

Just let us know who you’d like to win it for, and why, by commenting below.  Winner will be drawn by random.org on Sunday 2 December at 8pm EST and will be announced here on the blog.  Open to Australian residents only.

Good luck!

win this wooden laptop blackboard

We are feeling festive so thought it would be kinda nice to giveaway some of our favourite things (you know, just like Oprah!) each week leading up to Christmas.

How grown up would the little one in your life feel ‘working’ like mummy or daddy on this fabulous wooden laptop blackboard?

Just let us know who you’d like to win it for, and why, by commenting below.  Winner will be drawn by random.org on Sunday 25 November at 8pm EST and will be announced here on the blog.  Open to Australian residents only.

Good luck!

Win a $200 shopping spree with us!

WIN a $200 gift voucher to spend in our terribly fabulous little store.

That fab French bag you have been coveting? You can grab it.  The gorgeous softie from the Netherlands for your bubba?  Yours.  Set of French suitcases? Take ’em.  Hand made dolly – she is all yours!  New bus scrolls print?  On it’s way to you!  Stock up the craft cupboard for the kids?  Done.

All your favourite stuff could be on it’s way to you.  How terribly fabulous!

All you have to do is;

Step 1. Like and leave a message on rudy and the dodo’s facebook page

Step 2. Follow rudy and the dodo’s blog either by email or through your RSS feed
(you can find links to any of these on my sidebar  – easy peasy)

Step 3
. Leave a comment on this post letting us know what you’ll spend your gift voucher on

BONUS ENTRIES:

– For one bonus entry share this post on your Facebook and leave an extra comment telling me you have done this.

– For a second bonus entry sign up for our newsletter here http://rudyandthedodo.com.au/index.php?p=signup

The boring terms & conditions;
– Competition is open to Australian residents only
– The winner will be selected by Random Org.com
– Competition is open now and closes at 8pm EST Sunday 15/07/2012.
– The winner will be announced on this post and will have 48 hours to contact me to claim their prize.