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Today’s post written by Angela

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You may recall that Eternal Creation – www.eternalcreation.com – are currently holding an up to 50% off full priced babies, boys and girls summer clothing until midnight 15 January 2010. That’s pretty good, huh? But, wait! There’s more!  because Eternal Creation hearts KidStyleFilers we get a little extra sugar in our cup.

Until midnight 15 January 2010 KidStyleFile readers will receive an additional 10% off all stock at Eternal Creation *including* sale pieces already marked down by between 20%-50%. Enter code KSFJAN to redeem this offer and save between 10%-60% on all purchases.

Eternal creation produce their finely tailored, fair trade designs, for boys and girls in sizes from birth to 10 years, and you can pick up women’s fashion and sleepwear also – there really is something for everyone!

1 KD665 Dress Sundress with shirred yoke and contrast print belt. 100% cotton. $38.95 $23.37 less 10% $21.03, SC193 Hairband Elasticised cotton print hairband. Baby or Kids size. $14.95 $7.48 less 10% $6.73

2 KD521 Shirt Holiday shirt with breast pocket. 100% cotton. $42.95 $24.95 less 10% $22.45, KD532 Shorts Fishing pants with velcro tab pockets and comfortable elastic waist. $43.95 $26.37 less 10% $23.73

3 KD695 Dress Lovely cotton print party dress with tie back and button back opening. $98.95 $49.48 less 10% $44.53, SC193 Hairband Elasticised cotton print hairband. Baby or Kids size $14.95 $7.48 less 10% $6.73

4  NL001 Necklace Stunning Murano glass necklace, with semi precious stones and sterling silver. Glass beads are hand made in Dharamsala with imported Italian glass. Length 47cm. $69.95 $52.46 less 10% $47.21, BR001 Bracelet Murano glass bracelet with semi precious stones and stering silver beads and adjustable fastening. Length 22cm. $39.95 $29.96 less 10% $26.96 EA001 Earrings Murano glass and sterling silver earrings $16.95 $12.71 less 10% $11.43

5  KD618 Outdoor Jacket Sleeveless outdoors jacket with printed lining. 100% polyester, 100% cotton lining. $59.95 $34.95 less 10% $31.45 KD607 Long Sleeve Top Cosy cotton fleece long sleeve top with applique car design. $49.95 $29.97 less 10% $26.97 KD613 Jeans Comfortable jeans with contast topstitching in X design. 100% cotton, adjustable waist. $49.95 $29.97 less 10% $26.97 HT98 Hat Hand knitted striped beanie. 100% acrylic wool. $29.95 $17.95 less 10% $16.15

6  KD594 Fur Vest Fur trimmed vest with printed cotton lining. 100% polyester with 100% cotton lining. $69.95 $49.95 less 10% $44.95 KD578 Swing Top Cotton knit swing top with applique flowers on cuffs and hem. $49.95 $29.97 less 10% $26.97 KD583 Short Skirt Short skirt with printed ruffle trim and belt. 100% cotton. $39.95 $23.97 less 10% $21.57 HT94 Striped Hat Hand knitted striped hat with long pom-poms. 100% acrylic wool. $39.95 $24.95 less 10% $22.45 SC204 Scarf Hand knitted striped scarf with long pom-pom tassles. 100% acrylic wool. Length 134 cm. Width 24 cm. (without tussle) $59.95 $34.95 less 10% $31.45.

Eternal Creation ship orders to you wherever you are in the world direct from their Himalayan workshop. Freight is calculated on the gross weight of your order, and your shipping costs are shown on the delivery information page during check out. You can proceed through the checkout to confirm shipping costs prior to placing your order.

Today’s post written by Leah

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Summer is the time for a fun in the sun, games galore with the kids…and sometimes, if you’re lucky, a little bit of celebrity spotting. Whether it’s Nicole Kidman and Sunday Rose in Circular Quay or Matt Damon at Batemans Bay (apparently), the summer season is the time many of our favourite celebs come to Australia to enjoy the awesome weather and some of the best beaches in the world.

Earlier this week I came across a quirky take on celebrities and movie characters that had me giggling in my seat.

Introducing Ding Dong Designs – www.dingdongdesigns.com. Hail from a little Scottish town called Lanarkshire, this mother and daughter team have created a range of celebrity and character finger puppets that won’t only have your kids engaged in some imaginative play, but perhaps even the Star Wars or Elvis fan in you!

Check out the following picture and see if you can guess who is who! (Answers at end of post).

From Top Left (to right):

Yoda (Star Wars), Ernie & Bert (Sesame Street), R2-D2 (Star Wars)
Spiderman, Batman & Robin, Miss Piggy (The Muppets)
Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, The Beatles (Lonely Hearts Club Band)

All Ding Dong Finger Puppets are GBP7.00 each. Worldwide postage is GBP2.50.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Gather in close, people, because I have a secret to share.  ShopHouse – www.shophouse.com.au – is having a huge sale, and we at KSF are among the very first to know about it as it isn’t being advertised to the public for another week.

We have the chance to sneak in early and snap up the best of the bargains, and there are some great ones to be had!  Unlike many other sales, there are great levels of stock too, so as long as you’re quick then you’ll probably even find the exact size you’re after.

If you only hit one sale this season, this is the one.  Trust me on this: ShopHouse sales only happen twice a year, but when they do they’re absolutely spectacular. Check it out:

• Oobi Baby & Kids up to 40% off
• OshKosh 45% off – below cost!
• Baobab 30% off
• moppit 40% off
• Bonds 30% off
• Purebaby up to 30% off
• Cuddlefish 40% off
• Snugglebum up to half price!
• En Gry + Sif 30% off
• Baby Bloch Slippers up to 50% off

Yes, you read that list right: genuine article OshKosh is being discontinued at ShopHouse and so all of it is being sold off incredibly cheaply – below cost price!  This is the cheapest you’ll ever see OshKosh, so take advantage of it pronto.

1. Purebaby Growsuit – Sky Blue With Boat Applique, $34.95 $24.95
2. Purebaby Poppy Knitted Dress, $49.95 $32.95
3. OshKosh Tulip Printed Sundress, $79.95 $43.97
4. Oobi Baby Japanese Wash Jeans – Apple, $49.95 $29.95
5. Oobi Baby Lacy Broderie Anglaise Vest – Scarlet Red, $24.95 $19.95
6. Oobi Baby Tennis Skirt – Apple, $34.95 $16.95
7. Moppit Clown Face Tee, $39.95 $21.95
8. Cuddlefish Red Racerback One Piece, $44.95 $26.95
9. En Gry + Sif Felt Tea Set In Bag, $99.00 $69.95
10. Snugglebum ‘Snug’ Shortjohn PJ – Oliver Stripe, $34.95 $20.00

ShopHouse stocks the following brands: Adiri Natural Nurser, Alimrose, And The Little Dog Laughed, Annabel Trends, Baobab, Bod, Bonds, Cocoon Couture, Cookey Cat Artworks, Cuddlefish, Eco Kid.,Galmatic, Get Fresh, Huggalugs, ID Teen, Jedko Games Co, Kee-Ka, Kiddysac, Krooom, Lark, Lil’ Lana, Little Chipipi, Look At The Wall, Milestone Press, Mill & Mia, Moltex Nappies, Monday’s Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby + Kids, Pebbles, Penny Scallan, Pure Baby, Red Wagon, Rileah Designs, Serena & Lily, ShopHouse, The Little Experience, Wotnot, Yunginz, and OshKosh while stocks last.

Wherever you live in Australia, ShopHouse delivers for the flat rate of $6.95. International orders are delivered for $20. See the Delivery Page for full terms and conditions.

Today’s post written by Anna

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The phrase ‘back to school’ has a whole new meaning for our little family this year. 2010 is a year of new beginnings with our eldest son entering ‘full-time’ school and our second little man starting Kindergarten. Eeek, so many new beginnings; just the thought is enough to make this mummy a little teary-eyed! Just in time to help get me (and mummies across the country) sorted for school is the fantastic sale on now at Where Did You Get That? – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au.

Don’t miss the bus, because starting today, for 1 week only, KidStyleFile readers score 20-40% off in the Where Did You Get That?’ Back to School Sale. Enter code ‘KSF-COOL’ at checkout until 19 January 2010 to be cool for school!

Included in the WDYGT Back to School Sale is all the fantastic drink-ware by Thermos Foogo and Funtainer – all 20% off!  Get your little one geared up for school with a drink bottle or sippy cup. A great addition for “rubbish free” lunch boxes this year are Funtainer Food Jar in two great designs ‘Butterfly’ or ‘Sports’. Plus the fantastic adult hydration bottles sneak their way into the sale too!

You can also take 20% off the fabulous EcoCocoon stainless steel cup sets.  Where Did You Get That? have added another 2 new styles for you to choose from: ‘Celebration’ (so shiny and red!) and ‘Favorites’ - this set is made up of 3 boy and 3 girl themed cups per set.

With your KSF discount applied, you can now save 30% off  Girls Swimwear by Stella Cove and Girls 4 Sport. My favourites are the one-pieces by Stella Cove in the Purple Rain and LaBoheme designs – and at $46.77 these make for a pretty special purchase. For a SPF50+ Rash Vest, the Girls 4 Sport Pink Fizz is my top choice.

And if all of these bargains aren’t enough for you yet: summer fashion at Where Did You Get That? has been reduced by 20%. So when you do the math and apply your KSF discount-  you can take an unreal 40% off summer styles!  Make the most of  great prices on brands like Two Belles, Tommy Rocket and Daily Tea.

Discounted prices quoted below are only applicable from 12-19th January 2010 with KSF discount code (see above).

1. EcoCocoon Favorites Drinking Cups Set $39.95 less 20% = $31.96
   
2. Tommy Rocket Land of the Dark Tee $43.95 $35.16 less 20% = $28.13
3. Stella Cove Girls Maillot Purple Rain $64.95 $58.46 less 20% = $46.77
4. Stella Cove Girls Maillot LaBoheme $64.95 $58.46 less 20% = $46.77
5. Foogo Leak Proof Straw Bottle 355mls $26.95 less 20% = $21.56
6. Funtainer Food Jar – Butterfly or Sports $26.45 less 20% = $20.16
7. Two Belles Summer Tree Tee $43.95 $35.16 less 20% = $28.13
8. Girls 4 Sport Pink Fizz S/S Rashie Chlorine Resistant SPF50+ $39.95 $34.95 less 20% = $27.96
9. Two Belles Tomboy Denim Cut Offs $59.95 $47.96 less 20% = $38.37
10. EcoCocoon Celebration Drinking Cups Set $39.95 less 20% = $31.96

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.

Today’s post written by Leah

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Besides my kids, one of my greatest pleasures in life is travelling. I’m hoping to blend the two as my little ones grow, and in the meantime get my children inspired with some quality travel stories.

As a child, my own mother introduced me to a wonderful series of books by Czech author and illustrator Miroslav Sasek that she had saved from her own childhood collection. This Prague born writer published his very first Picture book This is Paris way back in 1958.

The richness of the illustrations magically transports the reader – you feel yourself visiting the museums, parks, buildings and sites famous to each city. Just reading through This is Rome takes me back to my honeymoon as I explored its streets with my husband.

With gorgeous illustrations and a wealth of information about some of the world’s most fascinating cities, each book is a must have not only for the jet set, but those who are interested in broadening their world knowledge as they read about the wonderful cities and countries that make up our world.

Sasek’s ‘This is‘ series has recently been reissued with around 18 in the collection, including  This is…. Paris, London, Australia, New York, Rome, Venice, The Way to the Moon, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Edinburgh, San Francisco, Texas, Israel and Britain. They retail for $34.99 each in hardcover with around 60+ pages per book.

You can currently purchase the collection from the Fishpond Online Bookstore who every title cheap as cheaps – between 7%-43% off! Visit Fishpond, and do a search for ‘Miroslav Sasek’ to pull up all the titles.

Fishpond Bookstore charges $5.99 flat rate postage Australia-wide. Orders over $50.00 are shipped free.

Today’s post written by Miki

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It’s the time of year that parents look forwards to and children will do anything to avoid… yep, it’s back to school time!

If you’ve been looking after rambunctious and increasingly restless kids all holidays, then I bet you’re looking forwards to some respite when they go back to school.  However, if the kids themselves aren’t too excited at the prospect then I suggest you sit them down on your lap or next to you by the computer, and click on over to Haggus & Stookles – www.haggusandstookles.com.au.

You see, the fine folk at H&S have been stocking the shelves with everything funky, stylish,  hip and, oh yes, practical to make going back to school something to look forwards to.  The kids are bound to start getting excited when they sift through the amazing array of lunch boxes and lunch bags, all insulated of course; no yucky warm yoghurt here!  Whether their taste runs to Fridge To Go, Tiger Tribe, Bobble Art, Built NY or Allerhand (or the adorable Stephen Joseph for the littlies) they’ll find something they can’t wait to start using.

Drink bottles are next on the list, and although there’s also a fantastic range of them here I find it very had to go past the wonderful Thermos bottles.  Little ones will love the Thermos Funtainer and Foogoo range (tried and proven in this household), while older kids will find the sleek, sophisticated styling of the Thermos Intak range appealing.  There’s absolutely nothing babyish about the Intak collection, which I bet will make your tween boy or girl extremely happy!

Moving on to the big one now: bags.  Whether you’re after a sturdy (but stylish) backpack which can take all the abuse your kid can throw at it, or a library or swim bag that won’t get lost among the rest of the school’s, you’ll find what you’re after here.  Once again the smallest members of the family will go gaga for Stephen Joseph, while your older kids might prefer Bazoongi Kids, Irony Kids, Tantrums or Tiger Tribe.  Tweens will love the Allerhand backpacks, which are packed full of features without looking too childish

There are loads of other necessary back to school goodies at Haggus & Stookles too – bag tags, sleeping mats, pencil cases and more. And what’s even better is that KidStyleFile readers can take 10% off store-wide using the code ‘KSF-SCHOOL’, and all orders over $50 (not incl. postage) will receive a FREE 4 My Earth Snack Pocket until 31 January 2010 only.

So click on over to Haggus & Stookles and get the kids revved up about the start of term.  The countdown is on!

1. Fridge To Go Small Lunch Cooler Pack, $24.95 $22.49
2. Allerhand Kids Backpacks, $77.00ea $69.30ea
3. Thermos Intak Vacuum Insulated Drink Bottle, $34.99ea $31.49ea
4. Bobble Art Kids Pencil Case – Jungle Animals, $14.99 $13.49; Tantrums Kids Pencil Case – Oriental, $15.95 $14.35
5. Thermos Intak Vacuum Insulated Drink Bottle, $34.99ea $31.49ea
6. 4 My Earth Snack Bag, $8.50 $7.65 or FREE with orders over $50!
7. Stephen Joseph Kids Backpacks, $39.95ea $35.95ea
8. Kozy Koala Sleeping Mat – Large With Blanket, $59.95 $53.95

Haggus & Stookles stock an array of products to make your life out and about with kids a breeze, including: 4 My Earth; Aden & Anais; Adore-A-View; aka Pipik; Alex Toys; Allergy free passports; Allerhand; AllyKat; Amadeus; Annabel Karmel; Annabel Trends; Baa Baa Blind; Baby Mel; Baby Nation;  Baby Sherpa; Baby U; BabyWedge; Bags & Boxes; Bazoonai Kids; Bebe au Lait; Bella Tunno; Bobble Art/Rush; Boo Boo Buddy; Brolly Sheets; Bubbaroo; Built NY; Chick Pea; Dad Gear; Danish by Design/Minui; Design Go; Djeco; Dripstik; Drop Buddy; Easyfeed; Ellaroo; Envriosax; Envirotrend; Fit & Fresh; Fridge to Go; Gaia Skin Naturals; Go Home Junior; Goldbug; Goober Baby; High Road; Houdini Stop; Hurphy Durphy; Infantino; Infoband; Innate; Irony Homewares; JazSlings; Jelly Cat; Kaboodle Bags; Kiddysac; KidsAlert; Kipiis; Kozy Koala; Kozyepi; Littlelife; Lollipop Monkey; Longitude 151; Made by Mums; Medibuddy; Melissa & Doug; Moochie-Mo; Munchee Mug; My Little Seat; myBagTag; olli&pop; OnTray; Oobi; Petit Jour Paris; Pigeon; Playgro; Pure Wipes; Scrunch; SIGG; Skip Hop; Snug as a Bug; Stick ‘n Go; Storksak; Stuffit; Swan & Sparrow; Tantrums; Tatyourtot; The Bag Tag Studio; The Mummy Hook; Thermos; Tiger Tribe; Trunki; Vanchi; Woobee

Postage and handling starts at $6.50. Express post within Australia and International registered post are available. Insurance is optional. See the Haggus & Stookles site for more details.