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Today’s post written by Angela

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I am soooooo excited about the upcoming Mathilda’s Market happening in Melbourne this coming Sunday. No only will there be 70+ talented designer-makers in attendance at Australia’s finest handmade and boutique baby and kids market (click here for the full list) but we’ll be making our market debut too! That’s right, KidStyleFile is stepping out of the internet for the day to enjoy a real life experience full of colour, creativity and people! Come and meet us and go into the draw to win gift vouchers from our fabulous prize sponsors All About Baby, BabyLegs, Mooo, Penny Scallan, Rose & Lily, Stork Baby, Where Did You Get That?, and Whimsy Child.

It’s going to be a great day, so jot down the details below, and we’ll see you there!

• Sunday, 30 May 2010: 9am – 1pm
• FREE entry
  
• Malvern Town Hall, Cnr Glenferrie Rd & High St, Malvern
• Free parking around the Town Hall

Not in Melbourne? Don’t be sad! You’ll be seeing us at every single Mathilda’s market around Australia until the end of the year, with prizes to be given away at every event. Yay! Check the full calendar of dates and locations to see when Mathilda’s is coming your way, and find out more about the Mathilda’s Market ethos here.

Today’s post written by Anna

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There are many ways to help out a pregnant girlfriend: tell her she’s beautiful, make her a cup of tea and insist she put her feet up for a while, wash her floors, book her in for a massage, watch her little ones while she takes a nap…even the simple act of tying her shoelaces! I can think of a multitude of kind gestures to help a pregnant friend out  – but I never thought I would add shopping with an incredible discount to this list!

When you shop now at Cheeky Little Monsters – www.cheekylittlemonsters.com.au, helping out a pregnant friend is exactly what you’ll be doing! Proprieter Sally is pregnant with her second child and will be taking some well deserved rest in the final lead up to baby – which means some fantastic news for all KidStyleFile readers:

Cheeky Little Monsters is having a storewide sale, and with discounts starting at a hefty 40% off, this is one kind gesture towards a pregnant lady I’m sure we can all oblige!  There is no code needed for this sale, as prices are as marked -  but it is only while stocks last and must end until 1 June 2010.

This sale is happening across the entire range of brands found at Cheeky Little Monsters and include a number of personal favourites like: Sooki Baby, Moppit, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket and Zephire Generation. Use the handy search tools to get to all items for your Baby Girl, Baby Boy, Boy or Girl. Or if you’re looking for Shoes or Accessories, they are all just one little click away.

So go on, KidStyleFilers: enjoy a little shopping spree – and lend a girl a hand!

Disconted prices quoted below are available while stocks last until 1 June 2010 only. No code needed.

1. Appaman Ski Jacket – Clover $99.95 now $49.98
2. Moppit – Military Hoodie $69.95 now $34.98
3. SOOKIBaby Tuxado L/S Tee $24.95 now $14.97
4. Tommy Rocket – Check Pants $75.00 now $45.00
5. Appaman Sixpence Corduroy Hat – Vintage Black $29.95 now $17.97
6. SOOKIBaby Hide Dress $32.95 now $19.77
7. Appaman L/S Tee – Wild Horses $41.95 now $25.17
8. Jack and Lily My Shoes – Black with White Ribbon $54.95 now $32.97
9. Two Belles – Skinny Leg Jeans $75.00 now $45.00
10. Two Belles – Knit Twofer Dress $80.00 now $48.00

Brand stocked at Cheeky Little Monsters include: Appaman, Bosco Bear, Cocoon Clothing, Casatto, Ed Hardy, ForWalls, Giimmo, Ikaboo Itch Design, Líl Fraser Collection, Monster Baby, Mutsy, Noo Design, Pirouette Petti Couture, Skeanie, Sooki Baby, Sweet Peanut, Two Belles, Trunk LTD, Tommy Rocket, Visual Gram, Zephire Generation and Zoobie Pets.

Cheeky Little Monsters deliver Australia-wide shipping for the flat rate of $7.50. Orders over $150 are shipped FREE. See the Shipping & Returns page for full details.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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Party invitations set the mood for a party and create some excitement and anticipation for the big day. Most invitations end up on the fridge for a couple of weeks, so why not choose something that suits the theme of the party or displays some of your childs personality or interests?

There are so many choices available from a pad of ‘fill-in the details’ invites to customised invitations which can be personalised with your own style and theme. Designs range from the vintage inspired to the colourful and cartoonish, funny, elegant or just plain inviting. Here are a few of my favourites.

Miss Part 1 and 2 of our Parties coverage? Never fear, find them here!

1. Mooo Invitations from $1.50 at Mooo
2. Stylish Vintage Invitations $19.95 10 pack from The Party Parlour
3. Vintage Girl with Personalised Photo $3.50 each from KatyJane Designs
4.  First Birthday Boy Party Invitations $14.95 10 Pack from Pink Frosting
5.  Space Cadet $18.95 12 pack from The Petite Party Company
6.  Whale Invitations $2.95 each from KatyJane Designs
7. Le Parti de Paris Boxed Party Invitations $24.95 10 pack from Pink Frosting
8.  Hip Hip Hooray Invitation Pack $24.95 for 10 invitations and envelopes + gift tags from KatyJane Designs
9.  Mermaid Invitations $1.60 from The Complete Kid’s Party
10.  Lil Owl Printable Invitation + Party Pack $6.00 from MadeIt

Please check individual sites for shipping and postage charges.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Hey lovely ones! Whatever you find yourself up to this weekend, I strongly suggest you take a minute to press ‘pause’ on the action for a moment (or two!) because our friends over at Buckets & Spades – www.bucketsandspades.com.au have hit their BIG shiny sale button! Woot!

Buckets & Spades are known for their impeccable eye in kids fashion, so go right ahead and select anything from this sale and rest assured that it has been chosen by Zlata and her team to match their very high standards before appearing in the Buckets & Spades repertoire.

On now is a very stylish and fabulously priced Big Mid Winter Sale at Buckets & Spades – with up to 40% off selected items by Fred Bare, Eeni Meeni, e3M, Big By Fiona, Fiona, Little Horn, Minti, Scotch and Soda, Two Belles and Tommy Rocket. Please note that prices are as marked and free postage will not apply on sale items.

These sale items are designed by the best, fit like a charm, will wear over and over, and best yet; are stocked in a huge array of sizes! Buckets and Spades stock from 000 all the way up to 14. Many of my favourite items below are from gorgeous brand Fred Bare, which is fantastically represented in this mid season sale. One of the real highlights of Fred Bare is the incredible range of sizes each style is made to fit.

Thanks Buckets and Spades – this sale is fast becoming one of the highlights of my weekend!

Sale prices quoted below are only applicable while stocks last.

No links today, as Buckets & Spades is a frames-based site. Please use the search tool and the menu options on the Buckets & Spades site to locate the goodies below.

1. FRED BARE Embroidered Bodice Pini $69.80 now $69.00
2. FRED BARE Cotton Silk Dress with Bow Trim $86.90 now $59.00
3. FRED BARE Antique Vine Print Dress $86.90 now $59.00
4. FRED BARE Double Breasted Jacket $165.00 now $99.00
5. FRED BARE Multi Zip Harem Pant $96.80 now $69.00
6. FRED BARE Modal Dress $67.10 now $45.00
7. BIG by Fiona Scanlan Star Cardi $84.95 now $59.00
8. FRED BARE Applique Fleece Hoodie $86.90 now $59.00
9. FRED BARE Stripe Henley $60.50 now $39.00
   
10. FRED BARE Embroidered Badged Fleece Hoodie $86.90 now $59.00
11. FRED BARE Regular Denim Jean $75.90 now $55.00
12. e3M Pant(Vintage) $99.00 now $69.00

Buckets & Spades Ordering Process – PLEASE READ BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER

Because Buckets & Spades’ online store runs additionally to their two impressive bricks & mortar stores, there is a special process for placing orders:

1. Collect all the items you love into the shopping cart
2. Submit your order to Buckets and Spades - Note that no payment is required at this stage
3. After Zlata and her team receive your order they will check stock, and then phone you to arrange payment over the phone.

You will find fantastic designer brands at Buckets & Spades, including: Fred Bare, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, Diesel, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Trelise Cooper Kids, Guess, Fiona, Hula Girl, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Little Horn, Minti, Ed Hardy, Oobi, Little Horn and Petit Bateau.

Buckets & Spades send via Express Post only Australia wide. The charges are: up to 500gms, $7.00, up to 3kg, $10.00. International orders are warmly welcomed; contact Zlata for a quote via the ‘Contact us’ menu option.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Today I want to share a long-time favourite of mine with you: Klutz – www.klutz.com.au kits for kids. I can’t tell you how many times these handy and well-thought out kits have bailed me out of a “what are we doing today, Mum?” situation!

Developed by a group of fun loving friends in Palo Alto, USA, in the 1970s, Klutz is built on the foundations of a passion for multi-sensory learning experiences that are fun to do. Klutz products are available for kids of all ages and encompass craft, play and science kits and more.

Chicken Socks is Klutz’s range of kits for kids 2-4 years and 4-6 years. Everything you need to undertake a range of activities from making your own super-hero character, to launching rockets into outer space to making a stunning floral display to creating your own scary monsters is packaged into one convenient and easy to use kit.

What I love about these kits is that they comprehensively cover the subject matter so they are more than a 5 minute wonder (the ballet tutu kit includes pop-out shoe toppers and tiaras, and the super-hero kit includes cardboard masks, sticker insignia, and all kits come packed with play ideas, for example) and the activity ideas are delivered with humour and excitement that is infectious. Wallet friendly pack refills and bulk party packs are also available. I can never wait to pop open a new kit, and I’ve never been disappointed. Below are some of my favourites.

Klutz Chicken Socks packs can be bought readily around Australia, but it’s well worth buying them online direct from the source in USD: packs range between USD$9.95-$16.95, the currency conversion is great at the moment (check Xe.com for current values), and if you sign up to the Klutz newsletter you receive 25% off your order. Sign me up, quick!

Klutz ship internationally with postal charges based on weight and size. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Check ‘em out: Mooo – www.mooo.com.au – have just launched their new range of fabulous wall stickers and, oh boy, are they going to be a hit!

The clever Dads from Mooo have taken the wall sticker concept and run with it.  They don’t see why you have to just choose one wall sticker set – why not have a big range of complementary sets to combine as you see fit?  And better yet, let’s make them available in ten different colourways for each and every pack, and make them repositionable too – if you change your mind about which wall they’re on, no worries – just peel them off and re-stick in the new spot!

The ‘Spring theme’ mix & match packs below are the first of a series that Mooo will be rolling out over the next little while.  The theme includes a beautiful big tree with leaves, pretty birds, bird houses, butterflies, retro flowers, and gorgeous tulips.  It’s is made up of eight mix and match packs to choose from and combine, and there are more add-on elements on the way.

It’s super easy to choose your themed wall stickers: click and choose which of the wall stickers you want to see displayed on Mooo’s user-friendly virtual studio wall; start mixing and matching different wall sticker packs together to see what works for you; choose from the big range of colourways available, check the detailed info displayed for each pack, and add the bundle to your cart.

Now check this out: KidStyleFile readers can take $25 off all orders at Mooo *over $100!  This offer is good until 31 May 2010, and the code to use at checkout is ‘ksf546‘.  These wall stickers are going to be flying off the shelves, so get in there quickly and give your child’s room the easiest and prettiest makeover ever!

And before you ask, yes, a boys theme is on the way and we’ll let you know when it arrives.

‘Spring theme’ mix & match packs by Mooo: prices range bgetween $29.95-$75.00

Mooo postal charges start at a super low $2.90 Australia-wide. Orders over $200.00 are shipped free, Australia-wide. Read the Mooo Ordering/Delivery page for full details.