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Today’s post written by Cassi from The Crafty Crow

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Hello there! All the craft projects I’m sharing today come from your recycling bin, enjoy!

You can make a cute little grass caterpillar like this one at Lottie Lulu! Try sprouting some catnip for kitty as a special treat.

You’ll be surprised how quickly your plastic lid collection will grow once you start saving them and just think of the wonderful mosaics you’ll be able to make. Check this one out at Evstra’s Flickr Photostream.

Kids will love making stickers from junk mail envelopes and you’ll love making use of all that junkmail. Get the how-to details at Junk Mail Gems!

Art Lessons For Kids shares how to make some great collages using miscellaneous cardboard.

I love this little boat made from a juice box! Inchmark has the instructions.

Plastic bags to pompoms! Find out how it’s done at Craftastica.

Plum Pudding makes cereal box cardboard into bookmarks!

Shredded newspaper is great to use as pretend play food, seen here at More Mom Time. It’s also an interesting texture to add to collages or use it for hair on paper bag puppets!

Don’t you just love the sound of a rainmaker? Color Color Color shows you how to make one from an empty paper towel tube.

You’ll find many more ideas like these at The Crafty Crow, I hope you’ll come by and say hello! If you have a project that you would like to submit then send it my way – details are in the right column on The Crafty Crow.

You can view more ‘The Crafty Crow presents’ posts here.

Today’s post written by Anna

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August at Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au – is an exciting month: great new products to view and purchase, competitions to enter – it’s just all happening, so make sure you get a piece of the action!

New products for August include the Playhouse Kit for The Learning Tower, and the Nurseryworks range of nursery furniture from Los Angelas. If you’re looking for clean lines and style for your nursery, then this brand has the modern look you’re after.  The Aerial Cot really appeals to me and I love the Storytime Rocker; what a great combination of stylish form and practical function. I can so imagine myself sitting down with a wee one on my lap for story-time and snuggles on this beautiful rocker…talk about reading a book in style!

Plus in the lead up to Father’s Day (I know…don’t forget Dad!), Metro Mum have a hip range of products to help let the Dads in your world know just how special they really are.  I love the “Dad My Hero” Affirmation book and think it will make a great gift for a heroic dad of any age; including my dad this year!

DadGear is a seriously hip brand for hands-on dads.  So much thought has gone into their clever range of products.  Check out the Diaper Vest and the Billboard Series Nappy Bags (made from recycled billboards, each one literally one of a kind!)

Both these items rate as top “new dad” gift idea this Father’s Day. And you have a dad who is just a little boy at heart, you can’t go past the Playsam Wooden Racer - what a winner!

With dads on their mind, Metro Mum have an exclusive offer for KidStyleFile Readers: 10% off all products in their  ‘For Dad’ section. To take advantage of this great offer, use code ‘KSFDADS’ until 31 August 2009.  When you spend over $100 at Metro Mum during August 2009 you’ll also receive a FREE Pixifoto Portrait voucher valid at $123.00

More goodies for you, too, in the form of a fan competition: Metro Mum will be exhibiting at the new Baby Show in September 18-20 at the Royal Hall of Industries, Sydney. Metro Mum have 50 tickets to The Baby Show (valued at $20 each) to give away – enter here. Attendees to The Baby Show also have a chance to win a Cariboo Gentle Motions Bassinette and Stand valued at $340. courtesy of Metro Mum – another reason to attend this super event chock full of all the latest and greatest baby products.

1. Dadgear Billboard Series Sports Nappy Bag – $165.00
2. Dadgear Billboard Series Messenger Nappy Bag – $169.99
3. Nurseryworks- Storytime Rocker (Mocha) – $1,050.00
4. Playsam – Wooden Racer F1 (Red) – $132.00
5. Diaper Vest – Black – $139.00
6. Nurseryworks – Aerial Cot – $1,649.00
7. Compendium – “Dad My Hero” Affirmation book – $27.00
8. Learning Tower Playhouse Kit $49.95

For all your in vogue parenting products, Metro Mum stock from the following brands: Hess-Spielzeug, Allerhand, Annabel Trends, Babymoov, Babymel, Baby Steps 123, Baufix, Babywedge, Bilibo, Bloom Baby, Boyle, Britt, BubbaMat, Bud by Design Room, BusyBee Friends, Caden Lane, Cariboo NZ, Compendium, DadGear, DanishbyDesign, David Fussenegger, Dwink Box, Ellaroo, Ellie Bellie, Elodie Details, Emotion & Kids, Fatboy The Original, Fertile Mind, FLATOUTbears, Foogo by Thermos, FunPod, Giimmo, Happy Mais, Hello Babe, Il Tutto, IntelliGender®, Isoki, Kanoe, Kiddie Food Kutter, Kids Kitchen, KidsonRoof, Kipiis, Language Littles, Learning Tower, Leander, Leisure Learning, Lilbird, Little Beetle, Little Kitchen, Little Sprowtz, LittleOneBaby, Luna Lullaby, Lupi Lu, Melobaby, Metro Mum, Mia Bossi, Milk & Tickles, MilkBar, Mini Bilibo, Minimonkey, Mishi Design, Mojo, Mokopuna, Mothers Minder, Munchee Mug, My Plate-Mate, Nest, Nuance, Nurseryworks, Ocho, Oeuf, OnTray2Go, Oti, Paper Eskimo, PeeWee & PooToo, Playsam, Prego Planner, PuggyHouse, Qtees, Scout, Seed Organic, Snugabub, Storksak, Totem, Trunki, VisualGram, Vulli, Wall Candy, Zuny

Metro Mum use Fastaway Couriers and Australia Post for delivery.  Total delivery cost will be calculated at checkout.  For estimated delivery times, international orders and all the ‘how to’ information see here.

Today’s post written by Bec

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Personalise your baby & children names on these fab unique designs. Oh, simple as ABC-Do-Re-Mi. For more unique handmade finds visit madeit – madeit.com.au – the handmade market open all day, every day.

View more madeit.com.au Five Fabulous Finds posts here.

		8×10 Alphabet Name Print – Brights Seller - MiniMi Price -$20.00 More info/Buy It
		Banner /custom/ Molly Seller - bannersandbags Price -$44.00 More info/Buy It
		BABY LOVE the sweetest little infant bangle, SQUARE Seller – lovestamp Price -$69.00 More info/Buy It
		Handmade personalised kids names letters Seller - MoozaDesigns Price -$8.00 per letter More info/Buy It
		Appliqued vintage fabric name on tshirt, matching hairclip Seller – inretrospect Price -$25.00 More info/Buy It

All prices quoted are AUD$. Please contact individual sellers for postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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I have a most wonderful store to introduce you to today: KidStyleFile readers, meet Babies and Kids – www.babiesandkids.com.au. I’m sure you’ll be great friends, with many happy ‘playdates’ together.

Here’s why: Babies and Kids stocks a stupendously beautiful, colourful array of quality clothing for children from newborn through to 8 years, and a well-thought selection of toys and accessories.

Brands include Bacche (organic cotton of the finest quality), Baobab (one of my favourite Australian labels), b.box (so clever!), Bebe by Minihaha, Minihaha, WOOF!, Books To Wear, Bright Bots, Brio (they are stocking the Brio mini Dachshund – yay! We call ours ‘Dashy’!), Comfy PC, Cotton Kids (organic cotton), Cozibug, Cozyosko, Ecoboo (organic cotton), 5 star, baby!, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gund, Honeysticks Crayons (non-toxic, sweet smelling quality crayons), Itzy Ritzy (a celebrity favourite, and now Aussie mums and dads can say farewell to prosaic car seat covers too!), Leg Huggers, Little Amigos (the best knitwear out), Marquise, Mamas and Papas, Max and Tilly, Meccano, Merino Kids, Minymo and Tiny Minymo (fantastic colour combinations, and your eyes will pop at the pricetags: so affordable!), Mobilo, Old Soles (cool-as Melbourne-made shoes), Piccalilly (organic cotton), Pink Chicken, Play-doh, Purebaby (organic cotton), Toetum and Yunginz. Coming soon are In The Round, Eternal Creation, Plum, Ohme Ohmi and Uttam.

Babies and Kids is run by husband and wife team Heather and Raj Saxena. Raj is no silent partner – he is involved in the buying so there is ‘daddy approval’ rating on all stock. Son Neal also helps out; look out for him on the Babies and Kids homepage.

To welcome you to the Babies and Kids experience, Heather and Raj are giving KidStyleFile readers 10% off storewide, including sale stock, until 31 August 2009. Enter discount code: ‘ksfbabies’ at checkout to redeem. Orders over $50 will also receive free postage until 31 October 2009. Babies and Kids will also gift wrap your order for free! I also highly recommend that you stop by Babies & Kids’ stacked sale section: there are impressive bargains to be found there, and the 10% discount applies to this section too.

My hot picks for boys at Babies and Kids:

A. CoZibug eco-Cozi Pram Blanket ‘Orbit’ – $64.95 less 10% discount = $58.45
B. Bacche Organic Cotton All-over Rhino Print Tee (6mths-6yrs) – $39.95 less 10% discount = $35.95
C. Piccalilly Organic Cotton Camper Van Top (6mths-3yrs) – $32.95 less 10% discount = $29.65
D. Minymo Stripe Jacket (9mths-4yrs) – $57.95 $49.50 less 10% discount = $44.55
E. Tiny Minyo Bunnies Onesie – $15.95 less 10% discount = $14.35
F. Old Soles Street Show, Red – $49.95 less 10% discount = $44.95
G. Minyo Dylan Fleece Jacket (3-4yrs) – $44.95 less 10% discount = $40.45
H. Honeysticks Crayons – $12.50 less 10% discount = $11.25
I. Minyo Dylan Jean (2-4yrs) – $61.95 less 10% discount = $55.75

My hot picks for boys at Babies and Kids:

A. Pink Chicken New York Dress Rebecca Dress in Pink colourway (also available in green colourway – 12mths-6yrs) – $88.95 less 10% discount = $80.05
B. Bacche Organic Cotton Eggplant Elephant Tee (6mths-6yrs) – $34.95 less 10% discount = $31.45
C. Minymo Daisy Print Dress (12mths-2yrs) – $39.95 less 10% discount = $35.95
D. 5 Star, Baby! Babyushka Denim Skirt (4-8yrs) – $49.95 less 10% discount = $44.95
E. Minymo Pink/Lime Tights – $9.95 less 10% discount = $8.95
F. Tiny Minymo Bunnies Bibs – $12.95 each less 10% discount = $11.65 each
G. Itzy Ritzy Reversible Car Seat Cover - $149.95 less 10% discount = $134.95

Babies and Kids charge $7.65 flat fee Express Post delivery Australia wide. Orders over $100 are shipped free. International orders are welcome: delivey charges are $15 to New Zealand, and $20 to the rest of the world. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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Today I want to share with you Mimo & Co – www.mimo.com.ar, an Argentinean childrens wear label. Based in Buenos Aries, they are our Southern Hemisphere cousins who share the same seasons – a perfect stop-off for a little internet inspiration.

I really love their subdued use of colour and texture and their classic styling. The girls clothes use a lot of pink and purple (which are the usual crowd favourites amongst the little girl set), but they are dusty pinks, and smooth lavenders which are so pleasing to the eye.

I adore their boys clothes, which are very cool without being too trendy. There is not a camo-print, skull, or skateboard motif in sight, instead lots of classic black, greys, yellow and red. It feels very European but with a twist, lots of traditional cuts and colours but still manages to keep a modern feel.

There are also some adorable baby clothes in purple, red and grey and the most gorgeous baby shoes!! So if you find yourself in South America anytime soon, keep an eye out for Mimo stores they have shops in Brasil, Chile, Peru, Ecuador and more, even Russia and Israel. Click here for a list of bricks and mortar stores.

Unfortunately Mimo and Co is not available in Australia at the moment, but it’s still a lovely place for a little day dreaming or styling inspiration.

Photo credits – Mimo Collection

Today’s post written by Anna

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I love being asked where did you get that? It’s one of my favourite questions, and you are bound to have friends and strangers alike asking you just that after shopping from what’s new at Where Did You Get That – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au

Ok, so what is new you ask? Aha! Let me show you what I discovered in their new season stock section.

If you have tween to shop for you may be excited to hear that Where Did You Get That? are now stocking up to size 12 in Tommy Rocket and Two Belles new seasons ‘Delinquent’ for boys, and ‘Royalty’ for girls ranges.

For boys I love the Tommy Did It Tee from Tommy Rocket, and the Two Belles Best Day out Dress will have your little vintage chickadee looking seriously sweet this summer.

For babies and kids up to 5 years, the summer range from Daily Tea is another top pick, with funky print tees like the Giraffe Tee for boys, and lots of girly, summery dresses.

Also new to Where Did You Get That? is the Claesen’s Children’s Underwear, with a great selection of top quality singlets, briefs and boxers for boys and girls in sizes 2 – 11.

Ellie Bellie Reversible TuTus are new to the store too, available in two sizes: 0-2 years and 3-6 years.  Completely reversible these offer a great twist on tutu fun, with two colour options for role-playing games.  My fave combination is pink and lime!

There are new items from Le Toy Van like the fairy tower and unicorn with fairy carriage.  My top pick is the Shanghai Warrior Ship.

If you have a budding artist on your hands, check out the new felt brushes like the Orient Felt Brushes Workshop set, and the Super Heroes Felt Brushes from Djeco.

Also, don’;t miss Where Did You Get That’s? current winter sale, where you can score between 30-50% off, while stocks last. Savvy shoppers, can also look for the KidStyleFile Where Did You Geth That? discount code in the spring/summer ’09-’10 issue of Shop 4 Kids magazine. Can’t make it to a newsagent? Subscribe to the KidStyleFile FREE weekly newsletter; you’ll find the code within.

1. Le Toy Van Shanghai Warrior Ship – $79.95
2. Ellie Bellie Reversible TuTus – Available in two sizes: 0-2 years $69.95, 3-6 years $79.95
3. Two Belles Best Day out Dress – $69.95
4. Claesen’s Girls 2 pack of Boxer Aqua Flower -  $36.95
5. Baby Inkless Print Kit – $24.95
6. Daily Tea Giraffe Tee-Embers $26.95
7. Daily Tea Butterfly Flutter Sleeve Banded Dress-Milk – $32.95
8. Tommy Rocket Tommy Did It Tee – Available in Tommy Rocket 3-7 & Tommy Rocket Delinquents 8-12 $43.95
9. Djeco Exquisite Orient Felt Brushes Workshop – $34.95
10. Djeco Draw Super Heroes Felt Brushes – $46.20

Where Did You Get That? stock a great range of products from the following brands: Aden + Anais , Allen & Unwin Publishers, Angel Flames, Bella Tunno, Belly Art, Candela, Claesen’s Evergreens, Coco Boheme, Coo Clocks, Crazy Forts, Daily Tea, Deglingos Djeco, Ellie Bellie Kids, Enchanted Faeries, Eric Carle, Folkmanis, Foogo By Thermos, Girls 4 Sport, Goorin Brothers, Le Toy Van, Lelli Kelly, Lovenest, Manhattan Toy Company, Morgan & Milo, Radio Flyer, Star & Rose, Tango Books, Tea Collection, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Wagonware, Woolbabe, and Zid Zid Kids.

Where Did You Get That? ships Australia wide. You can choose either standard shipping for $7.95 or Express Shipping for $14.95. See the Help page for full information.