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Today’s post written by Miki

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If you want kids gear from top Australian and international designers at truly tiny prices (of course you do!) pay very close attention to what I am about to tell you.

Pass ‘Go’ and head straight to Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au.  Go there now -  * now*!  And when you get there, load your shopping cart full of anything and everything summer by ABCD Industrie, 3 Pommes, Catimini, Chalk n Cheese, Kandy Crew, Minihaha, Zephire Generation, Moppit, Tiny Mammoth and Woof! by Minihaha, and enter the code ‘KSF50‘ at checkout to slash a  massive *50% off* all full priced items by these brands!

FIFTY PERCENT! *Faints*

This deal runs only until 31 January 2010, and excludes sale items.  It pretty much goes without saying that you’re going to have to be extreeeeemely quick as these pieces will vanish before your very eyes at these prices!

I’ve already added my absolute favourite piece to my cart, this 3 Pommes shirt.  I also have my eye on the Big Scary Monster tee by Moppit, and these Zephire Generation denim shorts are the epitomy of vintage summer cool.  And who could ever go past Woof! when talking about boyswear? As a mum of boys it has to be said that often when searching through stores the boyswear departments are lacking.  Not here at Bubba Funk though, as there’s loads for stylish little men – thank you, thank you Mariana!

For little girls I love the hippie-chic Catimini range, full of bright colours and beaded accents, and 3 Pommes has a lovely vintage inspired collection.  Chalk n Cheese also does some beautiful girly dresses, tops and skirts, and Kandy Krew is exclusively gorgeous girlswear.

So much choice! Such tiny prices! What are you waiting for?!

The prices below are valid until 31 January 2010 using the code ‘KSF50‘.

1. Moppit Big Scary Monster Tee, $39.95 $19.97
2. Moppit Striped Boardies, $59.95 $29.97
3. 3 Pommes Mini Colour Cardigan & Beanie Set – White, $75.95 $37.95
4. ABCD Industrie Pigment Wash Hoodie – Cranberry, $39.95 $19.97
5. Tiny Mammoth Digi-Moose Envelope Baby Tee – Pale Blue, $39.95 $19.97
6. Chalk n Cheese Multi Colour Panels Sundress, $89.00 $44.50
7. 3 Pommes Washed White & Navy Shirt With Suspenders, $69.95 $34.97
8. Woof! Toddler Multi Fabric Shirt – Multi Stripe, $54.95 $27.47
9. Kandy Krew Dress – Saatchi, $39.95 $19.97
10. ABCD Industrie River Wash Jeans – Old Grey Raw, $69.95 $34.97
11. Zephire Generation Blue Skies Denim Shorts, $69.95 $34.97
12. Catimini Labo Blue Ruffle Sleeve Tee, $79.00 $39.50

Bubba Funk stock clothing, toys, bedding and accessories from 3 Pommes, ABCD Industrie, Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Baby Brands, Beautiful Soles, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Boon, Britt, Catimini, Chalk n Cheese, Cuddledry, David Fussenegger, Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Heavenly Creatures, Il Tutto, Isoki, John Crane, Kandy Crew, Kas Australia, Koda Lighting, Korimco, L’il Fraser Collection, Luna Ninos, Marquise, Melobaby, Milk Bands, Minihaha, Minimonkey, Missi Missi, Moppit, Nature Baby, Oobi Baby, Quilt Baby, Ramalama, Samvara Kids, Skeanie, Sprout Design, Tiny Mammoth, Vice Versa, Walnut Melbourne, Well Spotted, Woof! and Zephire Generation.

Postage at Bubba Funk is provided by TNT couriers for gift boxes and e-parcel through Australia post for individual orders. Shipping is determined by weight/size, and the average charge is $7.95. See the Delivery and Postage section for full details.

Today’s post written by Anna

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If you’re a regular KidStyleFile reader (a warm welcome if you’re new to the scene; you’ll love it and end up addicted just like the rest of us!!) you be well aware that it’s no secret that brand Baobab – www.baobab.com.au is a favourite for most of the KSF mums. And today I get to throw my two bobs worth in and say “me too, me too!”

So why is it a fav?  I love Baobab for the beautiful simplicity in design because my kids look adorable in it and it’s so wearable.

This summer both my boys have both worn their  Racer Shorts time and time again.  They look funky and so comfortable  that my husband dubbed them their “lounge pants” (though please do tell me if you’ve found a way to get boyish-boys to do any form of lounging!!) These shorts, and matching Racer tees, have well and truly been put to the test and after many park and beach trips, plus the countless hours of backyard antics; I’m please to report they have stood up to the test and still look great.

In celebration of the new year and their new look website, Baobab is on sale up to 50% off, plus the delightful proprietor Belinda, is offering KSF readers a special offer of FREE shipping Australia-wide on all orders over $100. When you are in the ‘My cart’ section at checkout, simply enter code ‘SHIPFREE‘ in the coupon box to redeem your free shipping. This offer is valid until 1 February 2010, while stocks last only.

Best buys for girls are some of the cutest dresses ever! My favourites are the Lilac Bow Dress the Red Raglan Dress and the Pink Tulle Dress. Plus you simply must check out the Tulle Skirt. This little number offers a whole lot of style for the very low sale price of $29.40. If it’s stylish enough for one Miss Cruise, it’s certainly stylish enough for me!

For boys you can’t beat the Racer Shorts and they work well teamed with any of the great print tees.

For babies I love the Kimono Hoodies and the Bodysuits. If you have a baby girl check out the outfit pictured below of the Pink Bodysuit teamed with the Baby Girl Comfy Shorts: sweet huh?!

If you’re still looking for Baobab outfit inspiration, head to the Specials & Sets page for coordinated outfits – plus even more of a discount when you purchase as a set.  The Singlet & Skirt set pictured at A. below is one of these sets – and a steal at only $40.15.

Snap up these sale pieces now while stocks last, and keep your eyes and ears tuned as new season goodies land in February. Yay!

A. Singlet & Skirt set $66.90 now $40.15
B. Lilac Bow Dress $45.95 now $36.70
C. Red Raglan Dress $45.95 now $27.60
D. Pink Tulle Dress $48.95 now $39.20
E. Red Kimono Hoodie t $45.95 now $32.20
F. Pink Racer Bodysuit $35.95 now $28.80
G. Baby Girl Comfy Shorts $33.95 now $23.80
H. Pink A-line Girls Tee $37.95 now $22.95
I. Sage Green Tulle Skirt $41.95 now $29.40
J. Blue Scooter Stud t $37.95 now $32.25
K. Dog Stud t $37.95 now $26.60
L. Lemon Racer Shorts $36.95 now $29.60

Baobab ship Australia-wide with cost dependent on weight; the average shipping cost per order is $7.50. See Delivery Information for all the specific details.

Today’s post written by Angela

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In addition to running an incredibly successful and funky business, the clever dads at Mooo – www.mooo.com.au, the mega-source of personalised name labels, canvases, clothing, stationery and more, have 7 kids between them, so they know a thing or two about being organised. To help the rest of us get on top of things for 2010, they have a super cool offer going down right now, and here is comes!

Buy two sets of Mooo name labels for the price of one, and receive two sets of Mooo book labels FREE ($80 worth off value for just $20!!) just for letting your friends know about this fab offer!

Here’s how it works:

– Pay $20 for two sets of name labels and

– Refer 5 friends to score one free set of book labels

OR

– Refer 10 friends to score *two* free sets of book labels

Follow the instructions on the Mooo website to redeem this offer while stocks last only. Sorry, folks, this offer not valid with any other Mooo promotion.

1. Visit the Mooo website

2. Choose your design and color

3. Personalise with your name

4. Refer friends for free book lables

5. Thank you page

6. Free shipping if you buy another product

7. Shopping cart. You’re done! Sit back and wait for your cool labels to arrive!

Today’s post written by Miki

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My two year old has recently been going through a new phase: monsters.

He’s obsessed with all things monster, whether it be playing ‘scary monsters’ (it involves jumping out at me from behind doors and shouting ‘RAAAAH!’ at the top of his scary little voice), reading books about them (Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak $19.99 $17.37, and The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson $19.99 $16.97, are his top picks), or wearing clothes featuring monsters.  There are also monster beanbags, monster backpacks, monster dinnerware, monster swimwear and monster games to be discovered.

So in his honour, today I’ve done a round-up of our favourite monster themed gear.  See the links below for where to buy, and enjoy!  RAAAAAH!

1. Monster Couture Beanbag, $99.95; Monster Couture Back Pack, $39.95 from Pastel Pink
2. For Walls Jumbo Chalkboard Decal – Monster, $59.95 from The Hip Infant
3. Tommy Rocket ‘Rocket Monster’ Tee, $26.95 from Paperartzi Boutique
4. Mister Mista ‘Ozzie’ Tee, $39.95 $20.00 from Little Pinwheel
5. Tkxi Rashee and Racer Pant, from $36.00 Ten Little Indians
6. Munster Baby Stampede Tee, $34.95 from Ten Little Indians
7. French Bull Monster Dinnerware, from $9.95 from The Hip Infant
8. Usborne Monster Snap Card Game, $14.95 from ShopHouse
9. ‘This Is My Monster’ Touchy Feely Book, $22.00 from Mummy’s Favourite
10. Penny Scallan Large Lunchbox – Monster, $34.95 from ShopHouse
11. Blue Baby Monster Brooch, $16.00 from Made It
12. Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak $19.99 $17.37; The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson $19.99 $16.97, both from Fishpond Books
13. Munster Monster Board Shorts, $59.95 from Raspberry Rascals

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information. Also be sure to check the KidStyleFile Current Offers page, and the KidStyleFile Weekly Newsletter for discount codes to make sure you get the best possible deal – if you’re not a subscriber already then you can sign up here – it’s free!

Today’s post written by Anna

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Hey Lovelies. ‘Night Owl’ or ‘Early Bird’, however you like to do your shopping, some news just in that you (wise thing that you are!) will want to make the most of: so get thee pronto to Three Little Owls – www.threelittleowls.com.au shop savvy with an exclusive KidStyleFile offer – happening now!

Until Wednesday 20 January 2010 all KSF Readers are being offered an additional 20% off all items listed in the Three Little Owls summer clearance sale – including current season stock.  With prices already reduced by up to 30% off, with your additional KSF discount applied, you will be walking away some items at half their retail price! Yep this is one offer worth getting up early or staying up late for!  To redeem enter coupon code ‘KSFSALE‘ at checkout.

Three Little Owls boasts a seriously impressive list of labels. Are you ready to behold it?! Three Little Owls stock Aden & Anais, Albetta, And The Little Dog Laughed, Annabel Trends, Alimrose Designs, Artee Supplies, Babymoov, Baby Banz, Baby Legs, Baobab, Blabla, Bluebird & Honey, Books To Wear, Boon, Cheeky Monkey, Clean Shopper, EcoBaby, Eleganter, Eternal Creation, Fiesta Crafts, Fish Lilly, Forwalls, Gaia Skin Naturals, Gaia Organic Cotton, Heimess, Hess Spielzeug, Hurphy Durphy, Huckleberry Lane, Infantino, Imse Vimse, Infancy, Itsy Bitsy, Jack & Lily, Jock & Tilly, Korimco Toys,  Kumquat, Little Joey Organics, Little Tasoro, Lotus Linens, Monkey Do, mamapapa, Marquise, Mill & Mia, Minimonkey, Nice4Neez, Noo Designs, Nurtured By Nature, Peanut Shell, Pop Maternity, Snazzy Baby, Star & Rose, Storksak, Paper Eskimo, Pepperpot, Polkadot Papoose, Purebaby, Read With Me, Ring O Rosey, Taia, The Wall Sticker Company, Tiny Tribe, Toys Pure, and Walnut Melbourne.

This summer sale has a little bit of summery lovely for babies, boys and girls from a great selection of the above mentioned brands. It was a little to choose my favourites today as there was so many items I could have picked.  But here they are with all the fun, colour and bold print of summer. Glorious!

Prices quoted in red below are only valid while stocks last until 20 January 2010 only with code ‘KSFSALE’.

1. Keiki Designs Singlet – Nicoise Bird $22.00 $17.60 less 20% = $14.08
   
2. Gaia Organic Cotton – Canvas Boy Vest Stone $44.95 $33.71 less 20% = $26.97
   
3. Monkey-DO The Sunday Dress – White Jungle $65.00 $48.75 less 20% = $39.00
4. Infancy Gathered Baby Dress with Bloomers – Coral Red $39.99 $31.99 less 20% = $25.59
5. Keiki Designs Nappy Cover – Little Tokyo Swirl $24.00 $19.20 less 20% = $15.36
6. Purebaby Knitted Cardigan – Blue $49.95 $37.46 less 20% less 20% = $29.96
7. Kumquat Striped Ruffle Pant – Stitched Flowers $24.95 $18.71 less 20% = $14.96
8. LilSpunk Shortie Set – Kapow $39.95 $31.96 less 20% = $25.56

Today’s post written by Annie

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Remember the hours you spent as a child building different things with blocks? I remember building houses and police stations with my brothers (or anyone else who was willing). Now whilst it was a lot of fun the shape of the blocks really restricted what I could build.

In 1997 the smart people at Valtech! Co. found a way to remove this restriction with Magna-Tiles – www.magnatiles.com. The different sized large square and triangle tiles in these sets will allow you and your children to build amazing shapes and objects you wouldn’t be able to with conventional blocks. The only limit to the endless building possibilities is your creativity and imagination.

Designed for children ages three and up, these innovative tiles are designed specifically with little hands and imaginations in mind – they are bright, colourful and incredibly easy to use. Each tile is made with small magnets on every side to ensure the pieces will always come together at the edges making construction both easy and rewarding. Start by building two-dimensional objects like boats, flowers, fish and ice-cream cones then, as your child grows and develops, move on to building three-dimensional objects like cubes, pyramids and even a soccer ball. (Check this piece at Strawberry Mountain blog to see one kid’s fab creation).

Magna-Tiles will enhance your child’s fine motor skills, shape recognition, magnetic principles, building skills, 3D thinking and patterning and the best part is the kids will be having so much fun they won’t even realise they are learning!

You can buy Magna-Tiles here in Australia from Educational Experience – www.edex.com.au. Available in either standard or crystal colours. Each set contains 32 pieces but if you don’t think that will be enough of a challenge, or if you have a few children to occupy, buy a couple of sets – they are all compatible. The largest piece in each set is 15cm x 15cm and all sets come with an instruction sheet and ideas guide to get you started.

Top left, Magna-Tiles 32 piece standard set – $98.89
Other pictures, Magna-Tiles 32 piece Crystal Colours – $109.89

Educational Experience charge from $12.10 postage within Australia. Please check the full postage and delivery charges schedule here.