KidStyleFile

Today’s post written by Miki

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Easter means different things to different people.  For many it’s a time of religious reflection and celebration.  For kids it often means death-by-chocolate.  But for busy parents?  Oh yes, my friends, it means school holidays, and that means having a house full of kids to entertain for a couple of weeks.  Trust me, even one child at home for two weeks will feel like a houseful!

With this in mind, I suggest clicking straight over to Where Did You Get That? – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au – because Toni & Melony know just how to make you and your tribe happy.  Take 15% off everything in their Easter Nest and Toys & Games and Outdoor Toys categories with the code ‘KSF-EASTER‘, valid and good until 21 March 2010.  Stock up on ‘secret weapons’ to combat the second week of the hols!

There really is a very extensive collection of toys & games at WDYGT? so you’ll be spoiled for choice.  There are now *128* Djeco products in stock! The largest range in Australia is at WDYGT? and it can’t be beaten for craft projects and kids art supplies. There’s also a fab special on Crazy Forts which can get you two sets plus a set of lights at a bargain price – and that’s before the 15% discount!

There are also lots of new designer kids fashion arrivals at WDYGT? to admire and drool over while you’re there.  Brand spanking new Tommy Rocket & Two Belles has just this week landed on the shelves, and no winter wardrobe is going to be complete without one of their stylish hooded tees.  Claesen’s also have some funky new kids underwear sets out (I love the snowflake set for girls), and these are even in the Easter Nest section so the discount applies!  So are the new MOJO GT beanbag chairs which just makes them even more irresistable. Run, rabbit, run!

The prices below reflect the 15% discount (where applicable). Code is ‘KSF-EASTER’ and it expires midnight 21 March 2010.

1. Tommy Rocket Scorpion Hooded Tee, $53.00 NEW!; and Tommy Rocket Stripe Hoody, $70.00 NEW!
2. Two Belles All Over Elephant Hooded Tee, $58.00 NEW!; and Two Belles Cherry Hooded Tee, $58.00 NEW!
3. Crazy Forts Easter Special – Two Sets + Lights, $219.85 $199.95 $169.95
4. MOJO GT Beanbag Chair – Chocolate, $74.95 $63.70
5. Djeco Fashion Discovery Puzzle, $37.95 $32.25; Djeco Glitter Markers, $19.95 $16.95; Djeco Small Monsters Collage, $38.50 $32.72
6. Claesen’s Girls Black Flower Singlet, $29.95 $25.45; and Claesen’s Girls Black Flower Boxer Set, $37.95 $32.25

Where Did You Get That? now stocks Allen & Unwin Publishers, Angel Flames, Bella Tunno, Belly Art, Candela, Chic by Sha, Claesen’s Evergreens, Coco Boheme, Coo Clocks, Crazy Forts, Daily Tea, Deglingos, Djeco, Dezign with a Z, EcoCocoon, Ellie Bellie Kids, Enchanted Faeries, Eric Carle, Folkmanis, Foogo & Funtainer By Thermos, Girls 4 Sport, Goorin Brothers, Intelliplay, Le Toy Van, Lelli Kelly, Manhattan Toy Company, Merrigold Wooden Toys, MOJO,  Morgan & Milo, Radio Flyer, Stella Cove, Tango Books, Tea Collection, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Wagonware, 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 Anna

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With a six year old boy (with Go-Go Gadget length limbs!) I am quickly realising that dressing him in the coming months and years could provide me with some challenges. He is outgrowing many of my favourite children’s brands so I am turning my eyes towards labels that provide a more extensive range of sizes to help keep him dressed (and me happy on the style front!)

So I am personally very excited to be giving a big shout out to all KSF parents on the same page as me. Today KidStyleFile brings you fantastic news: Eeni Meeni Miini Moh – www.eenimeeni.com is launching e3M a fantastic new and edgy label available from size 2-12. Hooray! Please go right ahead and do your happy dance!

Does any of the following describe your tween?…individual, positive, energetic, adventurous, streetwise and confident.  All of the above?! Yes?!  Then e3M may just be what you have been waiting for – for it has been designed with your savvy growing and independent person in mind !

Launching this autumn/winter season there is a very rich selection of colours across the entire range for both boys and girls. Blackberry, mulberry, cafe – not only do they sound delicious, they look stunning too! Silver is one of my favourite colours for girls and boys, so I am pleased to say it features as a prominent print colour in in this range for e3M.

There are some fantastic winter pieces, all designed to work together, and layered for a more ‘grown’ up, grungy style for your older child.  Plus if you have a strong willed, ‘I’ll dress myself ‘ kind of toddler:  buying from the e3M range you can rest assured, that whatever they choose, will match together. Phew!  My two most favourite pieces are the ‘shake-it’ corduroy skirt with braces for girls and for boys it’s the ripped pocket hoodie jacket. There is so much to appreciate about this range, you simply must check it out for yourself!

This debut collection as well as the eeni meeni miini moh collection for 0-5 year olds is now in stores and at the EMMM online store.  While you are there, make sure you Sign up online to become a VIP. As a VIP hear first about great secret offers, competitions +a special birthday treat for your child (and you!): a $10 eeni meeni miini moh/e3M voucher.

Check out the e-Cash Loyalty Program to save $$$. Like this fantastic offer: Save $25 when you spend $275 at the EMMM online store simply by entering the code ‘eeni25′ at the checkout. How easy! So make sure you check out the full range of savings with the e-Cash Loyalty Program. The more you spend the more you save!

EMMM postage charges start at $9 for Express delivery. EMMM ship internationally. Click here for full postage and delivery details.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Easter is just around the corner now, and it’s coming up super-fast. Many parents prefer not to stuff their littlies full of chocolate over Easter (after all, the grandparents are guaranteed to do it for you ), so instead of heading down the chocolate aisle at the supermarket, click over to Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au – where you’ll find a gorgeous selection of alternatives.

The brand new Philips Avent Steamer/Blender is now in stock at Metro Mum, and ready to make the production of healthy baby food an absolute breeze for you.  Steam the food, flip the jar over (no need to decant the food at all!), blend it and you’re done!

Also new in store are the heartwarming Willow Tree figurines by Demdaco.  Evocative of all the most important moments of our lives and our relationships, the figurines are designed by artist Susan Lordi who perfectly captures the tiny nuances of body language in her pieces. The wonder of those first few days with your tiny new baby, the tenderness of a father towards his daughter, an elder brother sheltering his younger sibling, all these and more are depicted in the most enchanting way.

With 15% off store-wide* for KSF readers, Metro Mum’s already hugely appealing range of goodies gets even better! Enter code ‘KSF03‘ at checkout until Friday 19 March 2010 to redeem. (*Excluding furniture, sale items and gift vouchers and not applicable with any other offer). You can also go into the draw to win an adorable Busy Bee luggage set valued at $195 just by answering 1 simple question (no purchase neccessary!)

More hot tips: If you’re after a 10% discount on furniture check the Metro Mum homepage, and for super discounted savings check out the Metro Mum sale section.

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The prices below reflect the 15% off store-wide discount, using the code ‘KSF03′, which expires midnight 19 March 2010.

1. Alimrose Designs Bunny Applique Bib – Blue/White, $15.00 $12.75
2. Alimrose Designs Billy Bunny Stick Rattle – Blue/White, $14.00 $11.90
3. Giimmo Night Light ‘Lemon’ The Rabbit, $44.95 $38.20
4. Dandelion Pink Organic Cotton Bunny Blanket, $27.00 $22.95
5. Ellie Bellie Comic Hero Capes, $44.95ea $38.20ea NEW!
6. Ellie Bellie Storybook Crown, $34.95ea $29.70 NEW!
7. Philips Avent Combined Steamer/Blender, $225.00 $191.25
8. Willow Tree Figurine by Demdaco, from $19.95ea $16.95ea
9. Aden + Anais Organic Muslin Wrap, $38.00 $32.30 NEW to Australia!

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, Ebulobo, 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 and 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 Leah

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As parents, we can become the stage designer of our children’s imagination. With the bedroom as the set, we can arrange props (ie, toys) and create backdrops that will have our children conjuring up worlds and places, characters and story lines that will have them entertained for hours.  Monsters under the bed can be frightened away with a strategically placed favourite toy and change can be pre-empted with a story or two whispered at bedtime from the pages of a well chosen book.

This autumn, for the first time here in Australia, you can sprinkle some fairy dust on your nursery walls with Little Chipipi MOVEABLES’ – www.moveables.com.au – new holographic Fairy Dance with Sparkles wall stickers.  The 42 piece set has a shimmering effect, sparkling and reflecting amongst the light of the room. Like all of the MOVEABLES range, the fairies can be repositioned again and again – perfect for all the stories your little princess creates.

Another addition to the MOVEABLES range is Animal Alphabet. Much like working out the secrets of a magic trick, learning letters and words needs to be fun. What better way than hands on visuals. Create words on your walls, practice your letters at bedtime….expose your wee one to letters at every opportunity and they are sure to find the ‘magic’ of letters. I just love “o” with its wise owl within.

Designed and made here in Australia by graphic designer and illustrator Samantha Peters, the Little Chipipi (pronounced ‘chip-ee-pee’) range of MOVEABLES wall stickers are available  in 9 original designs: Butterfly Patch; Drive Time; Red Robin; Ships Ahoy; Baby Animals; Flower Power; Outer Space; and the new Fairy Dance and Animal Alphabet. For a full list of where to buy them click here.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Ok, so it’s the weekend. Weekend = Playtime. Playtime = Toys. And quite simply, one of the best places to buy toys on line has to be Busy Bee Toys – www.busybeetoys.com.au.

Busy Bee Toys is at hand have little people playing happily for hours with a whole range of toys for building, making, creating, role playing, vrooming, puzzling from a simply astonishing list of toy brands (and a handful of designer baby and kids fashion labels too!). Just check these out:

Annabel Trends, Automoblox, Bebe, Bialetti, Blik Graphics, Built, Busy Bee Toys, Chicco, Crazy Forts, Djeco, Ebulobo, Eitech, Felt Tales, Flying Pig, Folkmanis, Forwalls, Fred and Friends, Holly Chic, Honey Sticks,  IS Gifts, Jellycat, Joseph Joseph, Kikkerland, Knock Knock, K’s Kids, Lark, Le Toy Van, Little Tikes, Manhattan Toy, Melissa & Doug, Milk and Tickles, Nature’s Child, Noo Designs, Plan Toys, Playsam, Present Time, Seedling, SES Creative, Skip Hop, Sparkle T, Sticky Tiki, Stirlingfox, Sweet Cheeks, Tango Books, Teeny Me, Viking Toys, Vileda, Vulli and WOW Toys.

Nothing beats a spot of bargain shopping for weekend fun, so be sure to check out what’s on sale at Busy Bees Toys at up to 50% off, while stock last only. Plus, all orders over $150 receive FREE shipping. Play hard!

Busy Bee Toys ship Australia wide for $7.00, with orders over $150 shipped FREE. International orders are welcome. See the
delivery page for full information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Fishpond Books – www.fishpond.com.au – Australiasia’s largest online bookseller,  is currently offering selected children’s classic fiction on sale at bargain prices even lower than their already extra low everyday prices, with free postage Australia-wide for orders over $49.

I’ve included just a few of the goodies on offer at super prices below. Use the menu options to browse to the Children’s Fiction section for more.

If you’d like some ideas on  top children’s reads, then go no further than the KidStyleFile Reader’s Choice 2009: Top 40 Children’s Books.

Prices are correct at time of publishing, and may be subject to change.

a. The Lorax By Dr. Seuss, (hardback) $34.99 less 36% = $22.32
b. Harold and the Purple Crayon By Crockett Johnson, (hardback) $35.99  less 33% = $23.97
c. The Little Prince By Antoine De Saint-Exupery, (paperback) $14.99 less 47% = $7.99
d. Frederick ByLeo Lionni (hardback), $35.99 less 33% = $23.95
e. Harry the Dirty Dog By Gene Zion, Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham (paperback) $19.99 less 25% = $14.99
f. Corduroy Board Book and Bear ByDon Freeman, $33.99 less 32% = $22.97
g. Goodnight Moon: Board Book and BunnyBy Margaret Wise Brown, $33.99 less % = $22.97
h. Angus and the Ducks By Marjorie Flack, (paperback) $19.99 less 25% = $14.95

Fishpond Books charge $5 flat-rate postage for orders under $49, and post free for orders over $50, Australia-wide.