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Post written by Anna

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This year, Father’s Day is on Sunday 4 September. If you are scratching your head with puzzlement about how to get sorted for the special dads in your world, don’t stress: the helpful chaps at Mooo – www.mooo.com.au are all dads and they have got your back this year.

Mooo have just put on display 9 very charming Father’s Day cards which you can personalise, download and print…all FREE of charge!  In typical Mooo style, each design is super cute with some hilarious designs ready to give dad a good giggle as he opens his card, as well as some more sentimental designs he’ll want to keep forever. Plus, if you’d like your little one to wear their love for dad – they can. Say it loud and proud with a personalised tee with a special Father’s Day message.

As you enjoy this fabulous freebie, sign up to Club Mooo too so you’ll get the first insight into exclusive specials, news and and other free stuff. Trust me, there is always something new happening at Mooo. They make clothing, bags, name labels, wall stickers, wooden puzzles, invitations and cards, stationery, canvas art, height charts and books - all of which are available in literally thousands of design and colour combinations.

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.

Written by Angela

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THIS PROMOTION IS NOW CLOSED.

THE WINNER IS NARELLE FRANK OF WA.

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KidStyleFile and phil&teds – www.philandreds.com – have teamed up to offer all KidStyleFile Facebook Likers in Australia and New Zealand entry into a very special giveaway.

Just by ‘liking’ KidStyleFile and phil&teds on Facebook and submitting your entry form you’ll be eligible to win a phil&teds explorer Inline Stroller rrp  AU$699/NZ$817!

Here’s what you need to do to go into the draw to win:

1. Be/become a KidStyleFile Facebook ‘liker’
2. Be/become a phil&teds Facebook ‘liker’ and (optional) leave a comment saying “KidStyleFile sent me!”
3. Email angela@kidstylefile.com.au with “KidStyleFile phil&teds Explorer Giveaway” in the subject line of your email together with the following information:

• your name (and Facebook name if different from your regular name)
• postal address
• email address
• phone number

TERMS & CONDITIONS

The competition opens at 10:30am AEST 23 August 2011, and no further entries will be taken after midnight AEST 31 August 2011. Facebook Likers from Australia and New Zealand are eligible to participate. No liability is accepted and all entrants participate at their own risk. Entries are only valid where all required information is provided. Spam entries will be disqualified. The prize will be randomly drawn on 1 September 2011 via Random.org. The winner will be notified by email and the prize sent to the postal address specified in their entry form.  The winner will also be announced in the KidStyleFile weekly newsletter of Tuesday 6 September 2011. No correspondence will be entered into. All entries remain the property of  KidStyleFile. These terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

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The phil&teds explorer delivers a proven inline™ formula for babies from birth through to children up to 6 years. The phil&teds explorer stroller offers terrific functionality including one hand fast fold, new car seat + second seat mode, a large follow-the sun sunhood, a double kit (2nd seat) sunhood, new Seat Performance System™ with removable seat liner and  interchangeable colours, an easy-to-use pedal brake, proven off-road dependability, not to mention it’s global safety certified to ensure the best and safest environment for your child. Note: add on kits are sold separately.

Learn more about phil&teds’ products on the phil&teds website.

Post written by Miki

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It’s my favourite week of the school year: Book Week!  As a kid I adored dressing up as my favourite character, and as a teenager I loved getting to attend workshops and readings from some of the best Australian authors. As a parent I now get to enjoy it all over again by building up the enthusiasm in my household – we’re significantly upping the number of bedtime stories this week, and doing lots of talking about our favourite books and why we love them.

Also loving Book Week are the team at Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au.  To get into the spirit, they’ve discounted the gorgeous Tidy Books bookshelf products by a whopping 20% (trust me, you very rarely see these discounted *anywhere* and certainly not by this much).  I’ve been coveting a Tidy Books bookshelf ever since I first saw them; I love the way children’s picture books are displayed forwards, making it easy for the kids to choose their favourites, and the shelves look great in nurseries and playrooms. Metro Mum also stocks a lovely range of books for children and babies, so you can buy your kids a bookshelf at a discount, and then use your savings to fill it with books!

When shopping at Metro Mum, I always have to have a look at their nappy bag selection – these girls just know how to choose nappy bags.  Whether it’s Il Tutto (have you seen the amazing Nico in red now available for pre-order?), Isoki, Allerhand, Mia Bossi, Storksak or one of the many other amazing brands of nappy bag on offer, there’s always something – okay, let’s be honest, many somethings - I simply can’t live without. This week’s must-have for me is the Catalina nappy bag by Koochu, which would somehow turn even jeans and a t-shirt into a stylishly pulled-together outfit, and even better is that all Koochu nappy bags are currently discounted by 10%. Dads don’t have to miss out either, as many of the Dadgear Messenger Bags have been marked down to $99 each – bargain!

Also at Metro Mum right now you can save 20% on a Puj Tub, save 15% on all breastfeeding products, and orders over $50 will net you a FREE Mother Minder Bracelet valued at $8.95. Plus the *new* storage solutions from Boon have arrived and they’re just as hip as you might have imagined. The design team at Boon have got to be geniuses, they just get it right every time.

For 48 hours only, take 15% off storewide (excluding furniture, sale items and gift vouchers). The code to use at checkout is KSF15, but it ends at 5pm AEST 24 August 2011 so be quick. You also have the opportunity to WIN a Pixifoto package worth $995 or a Dadgear Messenger Bag valued at $145. See here for details on how to enter. 

The 15% discount is available with code KSF15, and expires 24 August 2011 at 5pm. All other offers end 31 August 2011. All offers while stocks last only.

1. Dadgear Billboard Series Messenger Bag, $169.00 sale price $99.00
2. Dadgear Messenger Bag – Stripe, $145.00 sale price $99.00
3. Koochu Catalina Nappy Bag, $299.00 sale price $269.10
4. Il Tutto Nico – Red *NEW*, $249.00
5. Puj Tub, $69.95 sale price $55.95
6. Tidy Books Children’s Bookcase, $299.00 sale price $269.10
7. The Tidy Books Box, $169.00 sale price $152.10
8. Boon Grip Multi Hook Rack *NEW*, $59.99 
9. Boon Curl Baby Shoe Rack * NEW*, $79.99
10. Boon Flaunt Coated Steel 6 Shelf Display, $79.95 

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.

Post written by Edwina
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I don’t think I am the only one itching for Spring to come? I am certainly feeling a little spring in my step at the thought that the days are lengthening and warming up just a little. Spring is such a perfect season, not too hot, not too cold and full of fragrant blossoms.

It is the perfect time to grab the kids and head to the garden. Here are some very easy projects to inspire your little one to get their hands dirty, and crafty, at the same time. You could make your own garden gnome, or even attract some fairies to the bottom of your garden with this fairy garden. So, happy gardening and hello spring-time!

Project Links (Clockwise from Top Left):
Eggshell Planters by The Magnifying Glass; Rose Petal Garland by GardenMama; Fairy Furniture by Monkey Lobster; Big Gnomes by Wee Folk Art; Tips for Gardening with Kids by No Time For Flash Cards and Make a Fairy Garden by KooKoo In The HooHoo.

Written by Leah

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As spring approaches, the weekends at my house become a hive of activity. There are no less than 5 extended family birthday parties in quick succession to attend, new season wardrobes to gather together and Christmas shopping (yes…it’s on the horizon people!) to start thinking about. As a working mum I need to be organised, so it’s the last few weeks of winter where my online shopping goes up a gear as I hunt for bargains to have ready to go when needed.

Shop For Tots - www.shopfortots.com.au – is the perfect place to start! Launched  in April, Kate and Steve (inspired by their gorgeous 3 year old twins, Orlando and Sofia, I’m certain), have collated an enormous selection of the finest toys, baby goods and clothing lines for you to choose from. I’m convinced that there is something in store for every single child, making Shop For Tots the perfect shopping destination for every need.

If it’s a party you are busy preparing for, ensure you take a few minutes to peruse the party section for some delightful options for your table, preparations and party bags. I recently used the Talking Tables Cake Central Cake Toppers on a selection of my baking creations, and they drew ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’ from the adult group I presented them to.

The provision of games and activities to push away boredom is a must have in my house. I’m always circulating our family collection and adding something each month to engage my kidlets and keep them busy. I am excited to see a bevy of options at Shop for Tots and they have just added even more to their wooden toys, puzzles and games area! They all make a special gift too.

To make things even more exciting, Shop For Tots currently have over 400 items on sale with up to 30% off. Take advantage of some of the super bargains you’ll find right now. You’ll also find a super special offer for KSF readers: enter code KSF-freeship for free shipping on all orders until 31August 2011.  And a quick reminder – you only have 10 days to get your entry into the Shop For Tots ‘Join our Community’ Competition which has over $1400 worth of prizes to be won. 

For all the latest news from Shop for Tots, make sure to “like” their Facebook page.

Prices quoted below are valid while stocks last. Remember: free shipping is available with code KSF-freeship until 31st August 2011.

1. Live Play Create Tike $220.00 $154.00
2. Goodbyn Original Lunchbox $45.00 $31.50
3. Active People Bilibo Pixel $12.95 $9.07
4. Plan Toys Eco Home $99.95 $73.78
5. Govinci All-in-one Backpack $45.80 $32.06
6. Edz Kidz Kids Ear Muffs $28.95 $20.27
7. Kidlet Love Rectangluar Cushion $41.95 $29.37
8. SOLVEJ baby/toddler swing $219.95 $154.00
9. Studio Skinky Playon Crayons $12.95 $9.07
10. Seedling Message Dragon Royal $32.95 $24.50
11.  Kids Konserve Lunch Kit Caterpillar $58.95 $41.27
12. Tutu Du Monde Orchid Petal Tutu $149.00 $104.30

Written by Leah

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The KidStyleFile Facebook community is growing bigger each week and it’s so exciting to connect with you all and discuss stylish finds, bargains and news.  This week we uncovered some fabulous finds from around the world, discussed this season’s style evolution and retro TV viewing. We also helped some of you out with ‘Post-apedia’: if you are on the hunt for something fabulous but need some help, post your query on our page or email me at leah@kidstylefile.com.au, and we’ll create a ‘post-apedia’ where our community will try to help you find what you are looking for.

Don’t forget that each week we will provide you with a visual round-up of what we have covered on our Facebook page. This will become your easy reference guide to the KidStyleFile Facebook Page. And REMEMBER: throughout August 2011, we will be donating 20 cents to Jeans for Genes for each new ‘liker’ to our Facebook page. Come and join us now!