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Post written by Leah

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A lunchbox is a crucial item when it comes to school/preschool paraphernalia. It needs to be the right size so it can hold your regular lunch feast, perhaps a small treat, and be opened and closed then placed back into a school bag quite easily. Too big and your kidlet will have difficult moving to the lunch area with it; too small and they’ll go hungry.

This year, kit your munchkin out with a lunchbox that is certain to make them the leader of the pack. From monkeys to retro inspired rockets; vespas and hot lunch bags, we’ve searched far and wide to deliver you our favourites for 2011.

1. Goodbyn Lunch Box Pink $44.00 WDYGT?
2. Fluf Lunch Bag – Robot $26.95 at Kindred Gifts
3. Built NY Gourmet Getaway Tote Bag – French Bull Multidot $54.95 Haggus and Stookles
4. Oopsie Red scooter lunch bag $29.95 Baby’s Got Style
5. Tiger Tribe Kids Lunch Box – Rocket $24.95 Haggus and Stookles
6. Pink lunchbox & Fairy Princess Faceplate $34.95 Yooneek
7. Beatrix Alister Lunch Box $34.00 USD Beatrix NY
8. Spaceboy Lunch Box $9.95 Lark
9. BenElke lunch bag $14.95 Bonito Baby
10. Insulated Lunch Bags ($10 from each will be donated to Flood Relief Appeal) $24.95 Kawaii For You

Please check individual sites for postage details and be sure to survey the KidStyleFile All Current Deals page to make sure you’re getting the best possible deal.

Post written by Leah

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If the weekend weather is anything to go by, now is the time to take full advantage of your summer wardrobe and the blue skies and have some serious fun outside. For me that means a play in the park, perhaps a dip at the beach and ICE-CREAM!! Unfortunately, the ice-cream and my failures as a domestic goddess have led to a number of our early season purchases growing a bit grubby, so I’m using this as an excuse to grab a few new additions and even stock up on some items for an imaginary July trip to the tropics (any excuse for some shopping ).

My first stop this week is to the serious cute and colourful Happy Little Hippos – www.happylittlehippos.com.au – who stock a large range of my favourite labels including Bebe, Purebaby, Bonds, Gaia Organic Cotton, Alex & Ant, Rhubarb, Bluebird & Honey, plus more, as well as decor, toys, books – they have it all!

One of my favourite areas on the Happy Little Hippos site is the <$10 area where I can spend my loose change on a bevy of items I know my kids will enjoy. I’m loving the Hatching Eggs and the HLH – Paint Pads. In the fashion department I can’t go past the delightful Bluebelle knicker sets (my treat to celebrate the end of nappies), and some shirts for Master R’s new school term (I’m thinking the Rhubarb Shirt in Navy/Red paid).

Now is the PERFECT time to shop with the Happy Little Hippos Annual Summer Clearance SALE now on. Take 30% off ALL items in the clothing category (use the menu on the left to navigate) including shoes, socks and leggings. Simply enter code KSF11 at checkout to redeem, while stocks last until 27 January 2011 only.   Want more? Stop by the general ‘specials’ page for up to 35% off selected toys, accessories and winter fashion (no code needed) and spend $150+ to receive FREE shipping Australia-wide.

Discounted prices quoted below are valid while stocks last until 27 January 2011 only.

One: Bebe – Hugo Shirt with roll up sleeve $42.95 LESS 30%= $30.07
Two: Bebe – Jasper Sleeveless Wrap Bodysuit $23.95 LESS 30%= $16.77
Three: Bebe – Hugo Flap Pocket Shorts $43.95 LESS 30%= $30.77
Four: Bobble Art – Shoulder Backpack Candy $29.95 LESS 30% = $19.95
Five: FLO Dancewear – Fantasy Spray Tutu Pink $54.95 LESS 30%= $38.47
Six: Rhubarb – Dress Pavillion/Chamb $39.95 LESS 30%= $27.97
Seven: Chalk n Cheese – Trudie Tattoo Dress Blue $84.95 LESS 30%= $59.47
Eight: Bluebird & Honey – Gift Set Boy $45.95 LESS 30%= $32.17
Nine: Tiny Revolutionary – Onesie ‘Be kind to small things’ $34.95 LESS 30%= $24.47
Ten: Gaia Organic Cotton – Regatta Hooded T Shirt $39.95 LESS 30%= $27.97
Eleven: Chalk n Cheese – Wondershorts Linen Pinstripe $54.95 LESS 30%= $38.47

Indulge in a fine range of fashion, accessories toys, art and craft activities, books, nursery and decor products, and accessories, at Happy Little Hippos from brands including: Bla Bla, Alimrose, Lundby, Brio, Anamalz, Wheely Bug, Quadrilla, Baufix, Quercetti, Dobbin and Drum, Tolo, K’s Kids, Mooo, Djeco, Mama & Papas, Wanju, Binthe, Automoblox, David Fussenegger, Pintoy, Plan Toys, Cuski, Live, Play, Create, Envirosax, Crocodile Creek, and more, as well as treats for Mums from Miss Uchi, Willow and Finch, T2 Teas, Chalk n Cheese, Alex & Ant, Bebe, Gaia Organic, Albetta, Bluebelle, FLO Dancewear, Fresh Baked and Rhubarb.

Happy Little Hippos charge $6.95 flat rate postage, Australia-wide, or FREE standard Australia Post delivery for orders over $150 Australia-wide; conditions apply; see Ordering and Delivery page for full information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Before I had kids I was all about black. It goes with everything, is neat and professional and doesn’t show the dirt.

Since I had kids I’m all about colour. Bright red, orange, yellow, purple, blue and lime green now fill my and my children’s wardrobes alike, and I am loving this new rainbow existence.

The creations of new Aussie label Kaftan Kids are the best thing since sliced bread for this colour-loving mum. Made from beautiful, exuberently colourful 100% cotton fabric, and featuring exquisite embroidery, ribbon and beadwork, these bright and breezy kaftan creations are available to fit girls from 1-5 years.

Snap up one of these beauties as pictured below (‘Moroccan Mint’, ‘Paris Pink’, ‘Peaches & Cream’ and ‘New York Night’ – love the names!) from Queensland based online store Hopscotch Boutique – www.hopscotchboutique.com.au – for the eye-poppingly low price of $27.95 + postage. Get one (or 6!) and go from the beach to brunch in summery style!

Hopscotch Boutique charge a flat shipping rate of $10.00 Australia wide via Australia Post Registered Mail. For further details on shipping and returns, including international delivery, please click here.

Post written by Miki

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There’s only one absolutely foolproof method of buying gifts for kids that I know of, and it’s never failed me yet.  I’m talking about Gifts 4 Kidz – www.gifts4kidz.com.au – where buying gifts for kids is never a chore and becomes almost an art form!

At Gifts4Kidz you’ll find a huge selection of carefully chosen gifts and stunning fashion for babies right through to teenagers, all logically arranged through easy-to-navigate categories.  You can choose gifts by age or by category (and there are even gifts there for spoiling mum – bonus!).  Clothing, books, toys, accessories, it’s all there and all easy to find. Plus every gift is packaged into a signature Gifts 4 Kidz gift bag, free of charge.

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

As a gift to you, the girls at Gift4Kidz are giving KidStyleFile readers two very special pressies: 40% off ALL kids fashion with code JAN40 and 20% off all Bobble Art back to school goodies with code SCHOOL. Both of these offers are valid until 31 January 2011. Enjoy!

Discounted prices quoted below are valid until 31 January 2011 using the code JAN40 for clothing, and SCHOOL for Bobble Art products.

1. Bebe Hugo Sleeveless Mock Layer Romper, $29.95 less 40% = $17.97
2. Bebe Alice Sleeveless Dress W/ Bodysuit, $46.50 less 40% = $27.90
3. Willow & Finn Raspberry Florence Top, $50.00 less 40% = $30.00
4. Tommy Rocket Guitar Tank, $36.40 less 40% = $21.84
5. Bobble Art Shoulder Backpack – Rocket, $29.95 less 20% = $23.96
6. Two Belles Straight Leg Jean, $70.00 less 40% = $42.00
7. Bebe Jr Jasper Canvas Short, $34.95 less 40% = $20.97
8. Bobble Art Large Canvas Backpack – Japanese Dolls, $36.95 less 20% = $29.56
9. Bobble Art Drink Bottle Large (600mls) – Garden, $24.95 less 20% = $19.96
10. Bobble Art Lunchbox – Star & Stripe, $24.95 less 20% = $19.96
11. Willow & Finn Chino/Black Playsuit, $70.00 less 40% = $42.00
12. Bobble Art Barrel Pencil Case – Babushka, $14.95 less 20% = $11.96

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.

Today’s post written by Angela

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There’s something about ‘classic’ pyjamas: the tasteful spots and stripes kind, made from cool, crisp, 100% cotton that you imagine the children of royalty wearing and their parents, too!

Rube & Harri – www.rubeandharri.com.au – (pronounced ‘roob and harry’) specialise in classy sleepwear for the 2-7 year set. Choose from classic spots and stripes pyjama sets and modern mix and match sets that work back together beautifully – buy two sets and get six stunning looks.

While these PJs sport the look of the well-heeled, Rube & Harri quality is something we can all afford: usually priced well at $44.95-$49.95 per set, at the moment they’re knocked down to chain store prices with 50% off  *all* current summer stock. That’s just $22.50-$24.95 per set! This offer runs while stocks last only, so don’t oversleep on this one!

Click on the 10 Things You’ll Love About Rube & Harri to discover all the irresistible facts about this quality label. To receive updates on the latest news at Rube & Harri as it happens subscribe to their email newsletter.

Above: Rube & Harri Summer 2010/11 boys and girls pyjama sets: all $44.95-$49.95 $22.50-$24.95 per pair, while stocks last only.

Rube & Harri charge $9.95 postage Australia wide and international orders are welcome. Click here for full customer service information.

Post written by Miki

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Whether you live in Queensland or not, it seems that everyone knows someone who has been directly affected by the dreadful floods recently.  Katie from About A Boy – www.aboutaboy.com.au – is one of those affected – her entire bricks-and-mortar store was ruined by the floodwaters.

Of course, she’s luckier than some; her home is okay and she and her family are safe, plus she had enough warning to be able to remove almost all of her stock… but that has led to a new problem.  You see, Katie’s house is now completely inundated by her About A Boy stock – she has around 80 cartons of stock stored all throughout her home, playroom, carport, neighbour’s garages etc. – and she genuinely needs to clear some space and get it down to a manageable level.

As a consequence everything at the About A Boy online store is now discounted by 30%-80%, including Three Little Trees, Sooki Baby, Minti, Sudo, Littlehorn and more! Because she REALLY needs to move stock Katie is giving all KidStyleFile readers an EXTRA 10% store-wide discount (sorry, excludes  Oishi-M) Use the code KSF at checkout to redeem until 31 January 2011. Help someone affected by the floods and nab yourself some great bargains at the same time. Head on over!

Discounted prices quoted below are applicable with code KSF while stocks last until 31 January only.

1. Twilight Boardies by Three Little Trees, $50.00 $16.00 less extra 10% = $14.40
2. Hoot Tee by Three Little Trees, $35.00 $18.00 less extra 10% = $16.20
3. Penpals Tee by Minti, $45.00 $29.00 less extra 10% = $26.10
4. Cheeky Check Shirt by Minti, $70.00 $39.00 less extra 10% = $35.10
5. Cancun Summer Shorts by Three Little Trees, $50.00 $16.00 less extra 10% = $14.40
6. Dirty Vintage Landon Denim Shorts by Sudo, $70.00 $45.00 less extra 10% = $40.50
7. Gnomies Playsuit by Sooki Baby, $30.00 $19.00 less extra 10% = $17.10
8. Too Funky Tee in White by SoSooki, $30.00 $20.00 less extra 10% = $18.00
9. Colin The Pirate Singlet by Three Little Trees, $25.00 $16.00 less extra 10% = $14.40
10. Party Animal Tee in Red by SoSooki, $30.00 $20.00 less extra 10% = $18.00
11.  Love Birds Dress by Three Little Trees, $55.00 $16.00 less extra 10% = $14.40

About A Boy stocks many top brands of boyswear including Cried Wolf, Sudo, Oishi-M, Polka, Three Little Trees, Minti, Urban Elk, Toetum, Sooki Baby, Ubang Babblechat, Deglingos, Oopsie, Super Zeroes, Littlehorn, Mister Mista, Cut It Out Kids and Bonds.

About A Boy ships Australia-wide for a flat rate of $9.00. Click here for full postage and delivery information.