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Today’s post written by Anna

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True to its fabulous name Gifts4Kidz – ww.gifts4kidz.com.au – have some stunning gifts on offer this Christmas. The pages of this top online boutique are chock-a-block full of fantastic gifts for babies, boys and girls of all ages – each one poised and ready to delight a child on Christmas morning.

Christmas giving can be done in a variety of ways. One trend in our house that I see mirrored in many of my friends families is a “main gift” for Christmas which can then be surrounded by some smaller pressies and stocking fillers. If you are on the hunt for the “main event” gift for your little ones, Gifts4Kidz has an outstanding range on offer.

For girly inspiration, check out the Le Toy Van Honeybake Set the Micki Toys Wooden Cot and Bedding Set and the Dimian’s Beasteam 6-in-1 Pram with Doll.

Still looking for your little man?  What about a Worm Farm Kit or a Van Fire Engine Set? And it really couldn’t be summer in Australia without a Cricket Set for the beach or backyard.

As well as stocking a tremendous selection of toys, gifts and accessories, Gifts4Kidz carry kids fashion clothing from newborn right up to size 14. Right on time for Christmas, G4K have some terrific new labels on display: Mini Treasures, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, and Sandy Feet Swimwear.

I love what I see from Mini Treasures: the fabulous girly Red Floral Layer Top and the cute Blue Combie Van Tee for boys are my favourites of the day.

Sanja from Gifts4Kidz has a fantastic gift with purchase offer for KSF readers: all orders over $100 will receive a free Bobble Art Sketchbook PLUS matching Bobble Art Notebook, combined value $22.90. Enter promotion code ‘KSFGIRL’ or ‘KSFBOY’ at checkout for a boys themed set or a girls themed set until 30 November 2009 to redeem.

PS Want to nab a bargain? Check out Gift 4 Kidz’s Winter Clearance Sale for up to 40% off. Head to the homepage then browse through each clothing category to find the treasure!

1. Micki Toys Wooden Cot and Bedding Set $134.95
2. Seedling The Worm Farm Kit $69.95
3. Sunny Life Beach Cricket – Blue $49.95
4. Le Toy Van Fire Engine Set $90.00
5. Le Toy Van Honeybake Set $99.00
6. Two Belles Check Me Out Short (3-7) $59.95
7. Mini Treasures Red Floral Layer Top (6-10) $68.00
8. Tommy Rocket Tough Tommy Cruiser (3-7) $64.95
9. Dimian’s Beasteam 6-in-1 Pram with Doll $149.95
10. Rush Bowling Bag – Baboushka $39.95
11. Mini Treasures Blue Combie Van Tee (3-7) $45.00

Brands stocked at Gifts4Kidz include Automoblox, Bebe Clothing, Bebe Jr Clothing, Bobble Art, Books To Wear, Britt Design, Chippie Bags & Accessories, Christopher Vine Design, Cudworth, Custard Pie, Djeco, Jacques Farel, Le Toy Van, Tin Lid Designs, Manhattan Toy Co, Marquise, Minihaha Clothing, Mini Treasures, Missi Missi, Milestone Press, Creative Education, Alperstein Designs, Paper Eskimo, Posh!, Pintoy, Seedling Craft Kids,Tiger Tribe, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Uttman Kids, Walnut, Willow and Finn, Wheely Bug, Woof! and Zoe Bonbon.

Gifts4Kidz charge a flat rate delivery of $9.95 Australia wide and provide FREE gift packaging. For full information, including International orders, please see Delivery and Returns.

As part of our Christmas coverage this year we are sharing with you our own personal picks for our kids. Today we’re featuring KSF writer Miki’s selection.

View more KidStyleFile Christmas ideas here.

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Miki and her two boys, aged 2.5 years old, and 2.5 months old respectively.

Hard to believe it’s only a few weeks ’til the jolly fat man in the red suit slides down the chimney, isn’t it?  I’m sure I’m not the only one who is astonished at how fast this year has flown by!

2009 has brought about some quite large changes for my little family, not least a temporary move to the UK, my elder son’s second birthday, and a new addition in the shape of my younger son, now nearly three months old.

All year I’ve been looking through beautiful online children’s boutiques (can I just say here how much I love my job?!) and the whole time I’ve had Christmas in the back of my mind.  It’s hard to narrow down the enormous range of choices, but here’s what I’ve decided on for this year. These fit our bill to perfection!

• An Alimrose bib and matching handsqueaker for my baby boy – the bibs are beautiful quality, and I love the noises the handsqueekers make.  They’re the perfect size for little baby hands.
• A Radio Flyer Ranger Wagon – this is actually the gift from the boys’ doting grandparents, who wanted my suggestion for a great toy the boys could share and enjoy for years to come.
• Mooo personalised wooden name puzzles for each of them – educational and lots of fun!
• The Plan Toys Sorting Cone – both kids will enjoy playing with this, and like all Plan Toys it’s beautifully designed and made.
• Their big present from Father Christmas – a matched pair of Wheely Bugs, the large size for Master Two and the small size for the baby (who will grow into his during the next year).  I can’t wait to see them tearing around on their Bugs together!
• I wanted to get them something quintessentially English to mark their first, and probably only, northern hemisphere Christmas – so what else but a Harrods bear for the baby and a Harrods musical snowglobe for the two-year-old?
• Their present from Daddy – Star Wars themed long-sleeve tees from Well Spotted.  (Yep, I married a geek! But, actually, I think they’re pretty darn awesome, too ).

1. Alimrose Designs Soldier Bib, $16.50; and Handsqueaker, $15.95 from Baby’s Got Style
2. Radio Flyer Ranger Wagon, $249.95 $220.00 from Where Did You Get That?
3. Mooo Personalised Wooden Name Puzzle, from $24.95 from Mooo
4. Plan Toys Sorting Cone, $40.95 from Little Possums Toys
5. Wheely Bug – Large, $110.00; Wheely Bug – Small, $90.00 from Green Goat
6. Harrods Small Christmas Bear, £14.95 from Harrods
7. Harrods Musical Snowglobe, £24.95 from Harrods
8. Well Spotted Long-Sleeve Tees, $40 each from Well Spotted

Please check individual sites for postage details, and as always, check the KidStyleFile All Current Deals page to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck.

Today’s post written by Anna

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So, does anyone know how you get a job as one of Santa’s elves? Because I think that is one gig I could really get into to! And if I could create my own position, it would Chief-of-Ideas Elf!  I’d have to keep it on the hush-hush from dear old Santa, but one of the first spots I would be going to collect ideas would be 5 Little Monkeys – www.5littlemonkeys.com.au!

First stop for ideas is fashion (of course!). 5 Little Monkeys stock clothing for girls in sizes 000-12, and sizes 000-16 for boys from fantastic brands including: Ouch Clothing, Miatom, Oobi, Baobab, Wilkie, Nurtured by Nature, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Three Little Trees and run Scotty run just to name a few.

But what gets this little elf all excited, are the fantastic range of products to be found in the pages titled Gifts and Fun and Accessories! So many delightful ideas to be found in here like the button necklaces from Spotted Giraffe, or a drink flask or two from Alex & Charli.

Children, art and craft are three things that are just meant to go together. So, next ideas to note down are from the fabulous brand Spencil proudly stocked by 5 Little Monkeys, for all things arty and crafty.  And then I would happily add one of everything from the range from Tiger Tribe - just to be sure I wasn’t missing out on any of their fantastic ideas.

There are also lots and lots of goodies to be found under $10, making 5 Little Monkeys a one stop shop for filling Christmas stockings this year. Don’t have a stocking? Pick up the perfect one at 5LM in the form of Cocoon Couture’s White Tweet Christmas Sack!

Until midnight 23 November 2009, KSF readers can take a hefty 20% off the Gifts and Fun and Accessories categories at 5 Little monkeys. Simply enter code ‘KSFSANTA’ at checkout to redeem. Plus, as an added bonus for all your savvy shopping, all orders over $100 will receive a FREE Chrissy pressie.

A. Spotted Giraffe Button Necklace – Petra $19.95 with 20% off = $15.95
B. Hess-Spielzeug Blue Flower Rattle $11.95 with 20% off = $9.55
C. Flirty Bird Cupcake Snap Clip Twin Pack $9.95 with 20% off = $7.95
D. Tiger Tribe Enchanted Fairies Magnet Set $9.95 with 20% off = $7.95
E. Monster Couture Captain Shaggy Beanbag – Red $99.00 with 20% off = $79.20
F.  Flirty Bird Blue Circle Hair Tie Twin Pack $7.90 with 20% off = $6.30
G.  Tiger Tribe Pink Elephant Single String Mobile $31.95 with 20% off = $25.55
H. Alex & Charli Pirate Drink Flask $14.95 with 20% off = $11.95
I. Cocoon Couture White Tweet Christmas Sack $55.00
J. Spencil Paint Pen Set $12.10 with 20% off = $9.70
K.  Tiger Tribe Transport Magnetic Play Book $21.95 with 20% off = $17.55
L. Alex & Charli Pearls for Girls Bracelet $39.95 with 20% off = $31.95

5 Little Monkeys stocks clothing that is as wearable as it is fashionable.  You will find stock from Ouch Clothing, Miatom, Oobi, Baobab, Wilkie, Nurtured by Nature, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Three Little Trees, x&y threads, Blissy, Wild Things of Noosa, Redsand, Boxdale, run Scotty run, Mon Tresor, Flirty Bird, Baby Legs, Baobab, Aden & Anais, L’il Fraser, Alex & Charli, Hess-Spielzbeug, Keptin-Jr, Rush, Bobble Art, Walnut Melbourne, Holster Sandals, Cocoon Couture, Ikaboo, Kaboosh, Tiger Tribe, Honky Tonk and Gertie & me.

5 Little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage Australia-wide. Check out their Shipping and Returns Page for all the specific details including charges for International orders.

Today’s post written by Leah

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“I said dream..dream…dream a little dre-dre-dream..” plays through my head every time I visit The Little Kidz Closet – www.thelittlekidzcloset.com.au – with their divine collection of delights consisting of designer furniture and decor pieces, as well as fashion and toys

This November there is a plethora of new surprises to revel in at The Little Kidz Closet, from Ruby May Posy Dolls, to new release Walnut shoes, and a whole new organic cotton linen range.

First up, let me introduce you to the new organic kids bedding and linen range IDC Kids. The quilt and sheet sets are made from organic cotton which is the key to allowing your child’s body to breathe freely and not overheat. Organic cotton linen is also recommended for children who suffer from allergies or eczema. All Quilt sets are a 250 thread count organic cotton that is as soft as silk to touch.

I am excited to see a new range of Walnut shoes and accessories hitting the shelves for summer. For many of you, this Melbourne based brand came to your attention over winter when Suri Cruise was photographed in their shoes. They are just delightful! I’m having a hard time deciding between the pink spot and rainbow multi stripe!

Have you seen the latest Zephire Generation collection? Created in Melbourne by the uber-talented Fabio Cattifi, this unique label uses dramatic colours and groovy textures to create both visual and tactile delight. I’m in love with the Shabby Chic pleated blouse and Capri pant set.

The new release cute-as-a-button Ruby May Posy Doll at The Little Kidz Closet, will have little girls queuing up all over the land, so make sure you get your order in now for one of these sweeties for Christmas.

Looking for a decor update to freshen the house for Christmas visitors? Check out the Urban Nest Canvas which start at $29.95 to add that finishing touch to your room design.

Finally I can’t resist sharing my nostalgia over the EcoCocoon cup sets.  As a child, my parents would take us on exhaustingly long Sunday drives (I appreciate the sentiment now that I’m grown up – thanks mum, thanks dad!). What I remember most fondly about these trips, was the pit stop, where once we had hopped out of the car, mum would pull out a cup set much like the EcoCocoon retro set, and give myself and my brothers a drink. The cool cordial made the journey worth it somehow. Unbreakable, durable, health safe and without taint residue, these are a perfect for the glove box.

Lesley at The Little Kidz Closet has some cheery offers for KidStyleFile readers to help you save and smile until 31 December 2009.

1. Take 20% off the price of Walnut shoes at The Little Kidz Closet. As an added bonus, you will also receive a matching Walnut Hair Elastic. Enter KSFHAIR at checkout to redeem.
2. Take 20% off all Two Belles, Tea Princess, Zephire Generation and Tommy Rocket lines. No ccode needed, prices as marked.
3. Checkout TLKC Sale section for up to 60% off selected items, while stocks last.

Discounted prices quoted below are available, as above, until 31 December only.

1.    IDC Kids Little Monsters Quilt Set $85.00
2.    Two Belles Gypsy Girl Kaftan $64.95 LESS 20% = $51.95
3.    Various Hair Accessories starting from $4.95
4.    Ruby May Posy Doll $59.95
5.    Walnut Shoes – Rainbow Multi Stripe $32.95 LESS 20% = $26.35 + hair accessory
6.    Tea Princess Pretty Petal Dress $79.95 LESS 20% off = $63.95
7.    Zephire Generation – Shabby Chic Pleated Blouse $59.95 LESS 20% = $47.95 Zephire Generation – Shabby Chic Capri Pants $69.95 LESS 20% off = $55.95
8.    IDC Kids Patchwork Chics Quilt Set $85.00
9.    Zephire Generation Gypsyland Button Shirt $64.95 LESS 20% off = $51.95
10. Tommy Rocket – Robots are coming tank $34.95 LESS 20% off = $27.95

The Little Kidz Closet stock products from the following brands: adorning al, Alex & Charli, An Angel at my Table, Ani & Trio, Baby Legs, Bebe by Minihaha, boodalee, Bosco Bear, BugRugs, Cici Art Factory, Cocoon Clothing, Cot Couture, Forwalls, Fresh Baked, IVI, Kas Kids, Kouch, Lilly & Lolly, Lindy Loo, Little Light House,  littlenest, Look at the Wall, Monstar Kids, Mooo products, Pooki & Co, Raggidy Rag Dolls, Rondeau Industries, Stickytiki, Tea Princess, Teeny Me, Treehouse, and Zero Plus Designs.

The Little Kidz Closet postage charges start at $7.50. Clothing orders over $150.00 are shipped free of charge. Visit The Little Kidz Closet Information page for full details.

Today’s post written by Annie

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“Are we there yet?” Christmas seems to go hand in hand with long road trips and with that comes the all too familiar cry from the back seat. If you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift, stocking filler or just something for those road trips then you’ll want to check out what Tiger Tribe – www.tigertribe.com.au – have to offer.

In less than three years the Melbourne based, entrepreneurial husband and wife team of Tiger Tribe have come an incredibly long way. Their amazing range of affordable, originally designed and beautifully packaged goodies will leave you spoilt for choice. With many items retailing for under $20 you can afford to get a few!

The Tiger Tribe Magna Play Magnetic Games are compact, portable, come in a cute tin suitcase and would be perfect for play in the car. Each set comes with magnetic puzzle pieces that can be used to make an endless number of pictures but if you are in need of some inspiration each set comes with design cards to get you started. Tiger Tribe also offer fun Magnetic Playbooks as well. Each playbook comes with a base illustration and coordinating magnets that can be used to create a variety of scenes.

And the magnetic fun doesn’t stop there! The Mix-a-Pix magnetic puzzles are a clever little idea. Each tin contains four different magnetic puzzles. Each puzzle can be done individually or mixed up to create a funny creature, house or person.

All these clever ideas will keep the kids happy in the car, and Tiger Tribe have you covered when you get to your destination too! With a wide range of inspirational present ideas from their compact and funky Games to Go range, through to a super range of stamp sets there is bound to be something you can’t resist.

I could go on for pages with the amount of great products that Tiger Tribe have – as well as the magnetic sets there are mobiles, backpacks, lunch boxes, drawstring bags, a very cool jet racer aeroplane set and ragdolls that are so cute you’ll want to take them both home!

You can find Tiger Tribe products online at KSF favourites 5 Little Monkeys, Little Possums Toys, The Hip Infant, and Ten Little Indians, and now in-store at David Jones department stores, a major coup for this boutique brand.

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information, and the KSF All Current Offers section for deals that may get you discounts on Tiger Tribe products.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Oh my goodness: there are only 37 sleeps until Christmas!!! Anticipation is growing in our house, and to be truthful, I really can’t tell if it’s the kids or the mummy who is more excited!

Christmas Day has got to be one of the most photographed days of the year, and to make sure your little ones are dressed ready for all those happy snaps, a big shout out today for Paperartzi Boutique – www.paperartziboutique.com.au -  with fashion for babies and kids from birth right through to 16 years, you are bound to find a fantastic Christmas Day outfit for each of your brood.

For babies, Paperartzi stock a great range of Rompers and Onesies with a whole heap of spunk- certainly spunky enough for Christmas Day.  My top pick is the Fred Bare Print Romper.

For girls there is lots (and lots and lots!) to choose from including some stunning dresses.  I love the One Red Fly Print Empire Dress (in fact, I wish it was made in my size!), or for scoop purchase for your tween girl, check out the Fred Bare Tie Back Button Thru Dress - it’s on sale

For little men, you can’t go past a smart shirt for Christmas day, like the Tommy Rocket Haydens Fave Check Shirt. It could be teamed with any bottom really, and he will scrub up well!  My top pick would be to put it with a pair of shorts like the Ouch Boys Denim Shorts.

Melissa at Paperartzi is also making shopping for pressies a snap: she’s created some new categories – Gifts Under $25, Gifts Under $35 and Gifts Under $45. My favourites from these pages are the Little Chipipi Fridge Magnet Box and the Melissa and Doug Tic Tac Toe. Thanks, Melissa, for the heads up on these terrific gifts!

Melissa at Paperartzi is making it even easier to shop: starting today, for one week only until midnight 24 November 2009, KSF readers can take a fantastic 15% off store wide by entering coupon ‘KSF-XMAS’ at checkout.  Spend $100+ and you’ll also receive free postage of your goodies!! To redeem choose ‘Free delivery’ in the drop down menu on all orders of $100+ at checkout.

Paperartzi Boutique also have a fine bricks-and-mortar store located in Echuca, Victoria, so if you are in the vicinity pop in and give Melissa and team a big sloppy kiss on behalf of all of us KidStyleFile readers!

PSST: Wanna clock up to 90% off? Clock the Clearance Section where you’ll find goodies up to 75% off 90% off with your handy-dandy discount code. WOO!

Prices quoted in red below are only with special KSF code (see above) until midnight November 24, 2009.  Prices then revert to full price.

1. Fred Bare Tie Back Button Thru Dress $66.95 $39.95 less 15% = $33.95
   
2. Alimrose Designs Monkey Toy Rattle – Red $27.95 less 15% = $29.75
3. One Red Fly Print Empire Dress $89.95 less 15% = $76.45
4. Melissa and Doug Vehicles Maze Puzzle $25.60 less 15% = $21.75
5. Oobi Space Hopper – Blue $28.45 less 15% = $24.20
6. Tommy Rocket Haydens Fave Check Shirt $59.95 less 15% = $50.95
7. Tippy Toes Baby Janes $20.95 less 15% = $17.80
8. Little Chipipi Fridge Magnet Box $24.95 less 15% = $21.20
9. Ouch Boys Denim Shorts $43.00 less 15% = $36.55
10. Melissa and Doug Tic Tac Toe $37.95 less 15% = $32.25
11. Fred Bare Multi Tiered Dress $96.95 less 15% = $82.40
12. Fred Bare Print Romper $60.95 less 15% = $51.80

Paperartzi Boutique caters for babies and kids from birth right through to 16 years. Brands include Aden+Anais, Alimrose Designs, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Bobble Art, Bright Baby, Bugaboo, Cheeky Little Soles, Cocoon Clothing, Cocoon Couture, Danish By Design, David Fussenegger, Eeni Meeni Mini Moh, Eyetribe, Fairy Floss Creations, Fiona by Fiona Scanlan, Fish  Lilly, Fred Bare, Haba, Huckleberry Lane, Huggalugs, Il Tutto, Jooki, Lark Made, L’il Fraser Collection, Little Chipipi, Mamas & Papas, Melissa & Doug, Mini Metalicus, Miss Metalicus, Minimink, More 4 Boys, One Red Fly, Oobi Baby, Ouch, Paperartzi, Paper Eskimo, Silver Cross, Sooki Baby, Taia Hair Clips, Tiger Tribe, Tiny Tribe, Tip Toey Joey, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Wheely Bug, and Willow and Finn, with swimwear from Seafolly and Cuddle Fish arriving soon together with the delicious new Chook Leaf Shoes.

For maternity and yummy mummy fashion, Paperartzi stock the following labels: Metalicus, American Vintage and Juicy Bear (sooo soft and comfy!), plus Seraphine maternity jeans. Paperartzi Boutique is also expanding their labels for mums to include Gypsy 05, Hudson Jeans, Fluxus, Viktoria & Woods, Anna Campbell and Abi & Joseph, not far away.

For prestige  stationery and scrapbooking supplies, Paperartzi Boutique stock from the following brands: American Crafts, Basic Grey, Basic Grey, Bazzill Basics, Cristina Re, Hipp, Kaiser Craft, Kikki K, Making Memories, My Minds Eye, Paperartzi, Provo Craft, REDD Leather and Tombow.

Paperartzi Boutique charges a flat rate fee $8.50 for postage, Australia-wide. Orders over $150 are shipped free. International orders are welcome. Click here for full postage and delivery information.