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Looking to feel bright and breezy today? Go no further than the delightful Happy Little Hippos - www.happylittlehippos.com.au - run by super stylish Mums, Ania and Hesn.

Every time I hit their site, with its blue skies, fluffy white clouds and vivid herd of happy hippopotamuses I go all warm and fuzzy.

The beauty of Happy Little Hippos is much more than skin deep though. It is lovely and easy to use, the $5.95 postage Australia wide is knockout price, and their thoughtfully selected and high quality range of products are just divine.

Indulge in a fine range of toys, art and craft activities, books, nursery and decor products, and accessories, from 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, Plan Toys, Cuski, Little Blue Fish, Envirosax, Crocodile Creek, and more.

Mums aren’t forgotten either: treat yourself to Miss Uchi purses, Willow and Finch heat packs and T2 Teas.

Happy Little Hippos are having a great winter stocktake sale: - they have reduced the price of more items just today - save up to 40%! Woo hoo!

And because the girls at Happy Little Hippos want to give you yet another reason to smile and be happy, they’re giving everyone who spends over $100.00 an Alimrose Red Striped Monkey Rattle, valued at $24.95. Offer is valid while stocks last.

This is a seriously good offer, as I’m sure you know! I often buy these monkeys for friends children as they are such friendly little fellows. Also, their stripes are just the thing to stimulate developing minds, their long lanky limbs are made for clutching, the rattle is a nice sensory feature, and they are a decent size (29cm long), which makes them the perfect gift.

Want the monkey? I hear you! Here are some picks to inspire

Clockwise from top left:

My Fancy Girls Doll’s House (accessories included) - $199.95 now $179.95
Blabla Pumpkin blanket - $89.95 now $79.95
Tolo Toys Stacking cups $17.95 These will last your child/ren years: mine play with theirs in the bath now.
Alimrose Funky Marnie Rattle - $22.95 now $19.95
Plan Toys Wooden Deluxe Road System (accessories included) - $131.95 now $99.95 Super bargain - snap it up!
Isak Counting Poster (framed) from Kindergallery - $160.00 now $149.95 A beautiful decor piece that will stand the test of time.
Baufix Build a Buggy - $29.95 now $24.95
Navy red star ottoman $49.95 So stylish, and so practical: use it to put your feet up when the little ones are in bed!
Brown white star beanbag $99.95
Alimrose Funky Freddie Squeaker - $14.95 now $12.95 I’ve said it before, and I think it bears repeating: these are *the best* handsqueakers in the world! Pure giggles, and so easy for tiny hands to use.
Little Blue Fish Balance Bike in pink - $179.95 now $149.95 Huge in Europe, these bikes foster great balance and negate the use for training wheels once your child moves to a pedal bike. I have my eagle eye on these, so you’d better get in quick!

Happy Little Hippos charge $5.95 flat rate postage, Australia-wide. Conditions apply – see website for details.

Post written by Miki
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ShopHouse - www.shophouse.com.au - have a GORGEOUS new site up and running. Head on over to behold it: it’s a feast of eye candy and super-easy to navigate.

Congratulations, ShopHouse, your new site is a stunner: big style for little people indeed!

The ‘how to shop’ section has all the info savvy buyers could ever need: sizing, shipping, payment options, gift wrapping, vouchers, you name it. Shopping couldn’t be simpler. As to the rest of it - just potter around and revel in fabulous range of products housed within the beautiful page layout.

In addition to ShopHouse’s range of great designers (see below for the full list), they’ve added a new one to the stable: and the little dog laughed. The name is adorable, and the clothes live up to it; affordable lounge-wear and accessories for babies with simple colours and sweet designs. This is a very giftable range - keep it in mind for new babies arriving and first birthdays. There’s a big range at ShopHouse so you’re spoiled for choice.

As promised above, here’s the full list of ShopHouse designers: Annabel Trends, Baobab, IDTee, Kee-Ka, Lil’ Lana, mill & mia, Mondays Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby - skin and hair care products (Bod and Eco.Kid), a lovely range of toys and decor pieces from Alimrose Designs, Moltex nappies, Organic Bubs baby food, Cocoon Couture, Krooom, Little Chipipi, Look at the Wall, Mon Tresor, Little Kitchen, and The Little Experience, must-have accessories from Penny Scallan, PouchMISS and Rileah Design. And, of course, the little dog laughed.

To make the ShopHouse shopping experience even better, Bronwyn at ShopHouse is offering beloved KidStyleFile readers FREE EXPRESS SHIPPING on all orders for three days only until August 8.

Just enter kidstylefile at checkout - couldn’t be easier!

Checkout my picks of lush new products below, and hit the sale section to score up to 45% off some stupendously fine brands (hello mill&mia, and Monday’s Child Pyjamas!).

Clockwise from top left:

and the little dog laughed Cornflower blue shorts, $18.00
Alimrose Designs Jointed Pony - Navy check, $39.95
and the little dog laughed Cornflower blue car romper, $26.00
Fruit tingle bow, $12.95
eco.kid Bubbalicious Shaping Paste, $18.95
and the little dog laughed Tea Rose Three Flower Stems romper, $26.00
and the little dog laughed Tea Rose Drama Queen hoodie, $33.00
Chocolate milkshake bow, $12.95
and the little dog laughed vanilla cream World t-shirt, $24.00
Penny Scallan surfboard lunchbox, $24.95
Penny Scallan strawberry mini bag, $21.95
and the little dog laughed Tea Rose frill pant, $21.00
Cocoon Couture mini monkey navy on red beanbag, $129.95

ShopHouse’s standard shipping costs are $4.95 for Express shipping Australia-wide.

The fabulous Pastel Pink - www.pastelpink.com.au - turns 1 year old today, and is celebrating with a stunning new site design. The new look Pastel Pink is sleeker, faster and designed to make shopping a breeze.

Pastel Pink stock a great range of baby and kids brands from birth to 4 years, including Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger (on sale 15% off!), Elk Accessories, Spiegelburg, Emotion & Kids, FlatOUT Bears, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Keptin-Jr., kikki.K, Little Chipipi, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Baby (OobiWatchers rejoice!), Skeanies, and Wee Gallery. (And mums of boys, don’t be put off by all the pink: Pastel Pink stocks great boyswear!)

Some of these brands are on sale up to 60% off at the moment: you really aren’t going to believe how good the prices are!!

As if up to 60% off isn’t enough to get you on your bike, Cheryl at Pastel Pink is turbo charging the proposition and offering KidStyleFile readers some additional irresistible incentives to join the party:

1. FREE post on all orders until midnight 31 July - Enter ‘KSF-bdayoffer’ in the discount code section at checkout to receive. Note that the code box appears quite a way through the checkout process ‘Payment Method: Step 2′, but it’s worth it, sop hand in there (Not to be used in conjunction with any other discount coupon code. Available to Australian residents only).

2. Buy 2 pairs of Huggalugs and get a third pair for FREE until midnight 31 July. Mention ‘Girl’ or ‘Boy’ in the comments box at checkout and Cheryl will send you a free pair!

3. Sign up to the Pastel Pink mailing list and receive a $10.00 voucher with your next order. Existing members or subscribers: refer a friend to the site and you’ll both receive $10.00 voucher.

How good is all that??!!!!

Plus the customer service at Pastel Pink is exceptional. Do not miss their FREE gift wrapping service: it has major ooh and aah factor. Do it, do it!! Trust me, you’ll be going back regularly to get more of the wrapping goodness

Enjoy browsing the new site, and make sure you have your credit card ready: you’re going to need it! Here are just a handful of my picks from Pastel Pink to get you started.

Clockwise from top left:

Oobi Baby Cable Beanie - Bear Hat with Ears - just $17.97 after 40% discount Aqua, Aqua/Choc Stripe, Red, Pink, White and Chocolate in sizes: 0-1 year,1-2 years, 2-3 years - These cute as hats have become the gold standard for winter baby beanies. Buy them here cheap cheap cheap!!
For Walls Owls Wall Decal - $24.95 - New product just in. Owls are hot! Love this.
FlatOut Big Bear - $49.50 - Big snuggles for little bubs. 100% Australian sheepskin.
FlatOut Baby Bear - $36.00 - Baby version of the big bear. Sweet, and soooo affordable with the free post!
Mitsy Black Bag 2 Handles - just $39.98 after 60% discount - Looking for a super bargain? You’ve found it here! Treat yourself: you deserve it
Gaia Ruffle Corduroy Pinafore - just $26.97 after 40% discount - Oh my goodness this dress is just angelic! 100% organic cotton: feel the difference and you’ll never go back. Baobab Tuille Skirt - just $33.56 after 20% discount - My girls have the purple and blue versions of these skirts and wear them constantly. I gifted the pink version recently (purchased from and wrapped by Pastel Pink) and you should have seen that little girl’s face. She put it on immediately and apparently hasn’t taken it off since!!
Oobi Baby Cable Knit Booties - just $17.97 after 40% discount - Perfect for gifting with the beanie.
Oobi Baby Lounge Suits - just $23.97 after 40% discount - Dino and Spaceship designs will really light up a special boy’s day.
Bebe by Minihaha Marcel Jacket - just $39.96 after 20% discount - The detailing on this jacket is just beautiful. I particularly like the side fastening button detail.
David Fussenegger Pirate Blanket - just $42.07 after 15% discount - Gorgeous quality, and full-on fun from this fine Austrian textiles designer.
Gaia Organic Cotton Ruffle Wrap Dress (sixes 00-0) - just $20.97 after 40% discount - My very favourite dress for little baby girls. Sweet, stylish and oh-so soft.

I am sure you are revved to go now, so make the jump over to Pastel Pink and have a wonderful day

Get FREE postage Australia-wide until midnight 24 July. After the 24th please view the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping.

Post written by Miki
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It’s bloody hard work being a mum.

For starters there are no coffee breaks, no lunch break, no sick leave and no pay. You’re on call 24/7, you don’t get annual leave or statutory holidays (if anything they mean even more work!) and there’s a constant niggling worry in the back of your mind that you smell of baby sick. You can’t even go to the loo without a small person bashing on the door and crying because you won’t let them come in with you!

Stands to reason then that mums deserve to be spoiled every so often. And if no-one else spoils them then they should darn well take the initiative and spoil themselves!

Mummy’s Favourite - www.mummysfavourite.com.au - makes it very, very easy to spoil yourself or another mum you know. They have the most beautiful range of luxe, gorgeous products from Alimrose Designs, Mor Cosmetics, Oobi, Anamalz, T2 Teas, Esprit, Pratten, Fish Lilly, Cocoon Couture, Euro Trike, Glass House Candles, Be Genki, Gertie and Me, Noonoo, Willow and Finch, Smirk, Bubbaroo, Laikonik, Milk Wrap, and Whisk and Pin, so you’re guaranteed to find something - a lot of somethings - that you just can’t live without.

What makes it even better is that Mummy’s Favourite have their up-to-60% off mega-sale on! PLUS KidStyleFile readers get an extra 10% off!!

Use the code ‘KSF’ at checkout to claim your extra 10% off until July 5 extended until 31 July.

Hop over there to peruse the fine goods on offer and score huge bargains.

To find the items on sale, look for the titles flanked by pink stars. They’re in virtually every category so go hunting - and don’t forget to take an extra 10% off those amazing prices!

Some items are perfect presents for a brand new or prospective mum, including the milk wrap, $34.95 $31.45 - wish I’d had one of these when I was struggling to learn how to breastfeed in public without flashing everyone! - and the stunningly beautiful individually handcrafted Laikonik ‘Once a Year’ album, $69.00 $62.10. These are such a great idea, all you need is to add a new photo of the child once per year with a brief update so it’s very easy to keep up to date and makes such a lovely record of the child’s growth and development.

And for the mum to toddler/s, what she really needs (besides a few extra hours in the day) is a bit of an indulgence. What about some T2 teas from $7.50 $6.75 - a refreshing and invigorating range of black, herbal and fruit teas which come in very funky signature orange boxes and tins. Or there’s the delicious Glasshouse range with beautiful candles to scent your room, body lotions and potions and divine body bars. What a way to unwind once the kids are in bed!

Speaking of the kids, they aren’t forgotten either. With lines such as the Wheely Bugs, Anamalz, Alimrose toys, Oobi Timorous Beasties, there’s a great range of toys for the munchkins too!

Have a look below at some of my favourites from the amazing range:

Clockwise from top left: Don’t forget to take an extra 10% off these prices too!

Alimrose lanky cuddle bear, $36.00 $25.00
Primo Super Mum mug, $9.95 $5.00
Alimrose Frilly Milly adult-size apron, $39.95 $25.00
Donna Hay Modern Classics book 2 $39.95 $20.00 BEST COOKBOOK! I have it and love it.
Avanti - Luxor stainless steel cup and saucer, $25.00 $10.00
Wheely Bug, from $105.00
Oobi Timorous Beasties ‘Percy the Parrot’, $29.95 $15.00 Brilliant price!
Anamalz, $9.95 $6.00
Laikonik ‘Once A Year’ book, $69.00
Hot water bottle & covers, from $9.95
Cocoon Couture squirrel bookends, $89.95

Mummy’s Favourite charge just $8.50 postage Australia-wide!

Trust Bronwyn at ShopHouse - www.shophouse.com.au to come up with something extremely special to kick the new financial year off with.

She’s stocked The House to the rafters with finery, and now she’s releasing it into the wild at 30% off!

Yep, you heard it right: get 30% off store-wide at ShopHouse for 5 days until Saturday July 5*

Enter this code at checkout to revel in your exclusive 30% KSF discount: KSFClearance

For those of you new to the program, ShopHouse stock a superb range of baby and kids clothing - check out Annabel Trends, Baobab, IDTee, Kee-Ka, Lil’ Lana, mill & mia, Mondays Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby - skin and hair care products (Bod and Eco.Kid), a lovely range of toys and decor pieces from Alimrose Designs, Cocoon Couture, Krooom, Little Chipipi, Look at the Wall, Mon Tresor, Little Kitchen, and The Little Experience, must-have accessories from Penny Scallan, PouchMISS, Rileah Design, and even nappies (Moltex brand) and baby food (from Organic Bubs)!

I know that many of you are already big fans of the products and great service over at ShopHouse, and that you’ll need no incentive to head over and snap up the goods, however just wanted to keep you informed and up to date and let you know that ShopHouse is now stocking the *entire range* of Cocoon Couture products!!

Oooh!!! And Ahhhh!!

ShopHouse have the lot: the complete range of appliquéd beanbags (30 in all!), kindy/library bags, bookends, height charts, divine cushions (which I am seriously eyeing off), and that fabulous 3D wooden tree in both mini and mega sizes. Bliss!

Peruse my top picks for today to drool and delight You can view more picks from ShopHouse in my previous posts on ShopHouse here.

Also, while you’re over at The ‘House, don’t forget to take a look at the Sale section to score some goodies going ridiculously cheap.

Clockwise from top left. All prices quoted are after 30% discount.

mill&mia Round Neck Stripey Owl Tee $49.95 $34.96 - mill&mia tees are the best quality, and the cut is great. We wear them daily and get two years out of them!!
mill&mia Red Floral Folklore Clips $12.95 $9.06 - A lovely finishing touch to the ‘Folklore’ outfit.
mill&mia Denim Pinafore Folklore Dress $71.95 $50.36 - Nice heavy denim to keep your little girl snug and warm and looking good all winter. Wear as a top, as the little legs grow, and you’ll get years out of this piece!
mill&mia Ivory Leggings $39.95 $27.96 - Gorgeous quality, and oh-so practical.
mill&mia Red Round Neck Creepy Things Tee $45.95 $32.16- Cool in a Tee for little boys.
mill&mia Boys Classic Jean $62.95 $44.06 - mill&mia do the best jeans. Great cut and quality.
Look at the Wall Squirrel Wall Art $120.00 $84.00 - Beautiful wall art which ties in beautifully with the Cocoon Couture pieces.
Cocoon Couture Enchanted Forest Tree $495.00 $346.50 - A delightfully decadent and utterly magical decor element.
Cocoon Couture Appliqued Bean-bag $129.00 $90.30 - Absolutely gorgeous soft pinwhale cord fabric. Top handle makes these easy to move around.
Cocoon Couture Cheeky Squirrel Book Ends $89.00 $62.30 - Super cute!
Cocoon Couture Enchanted Forest Tree Shelf-stand $89.00 $62.30 - If you haven’t got the space (or the dollars) for the mega-tree, then invest here to get a slice of the magic.
Mon Tresor Wall Motif $19.95 $13.96 - Sweet wall motifs for your childs room. So affordable too! Buy several to create a bedroom menagerie.
Cocoon Couture Blue Little Foxy Kinder Bag $49.00 $34.30 - head off to creche, kindy or the library in style with these cool retro-styled bags.
Cocoon Couture Patchy Bunny Cushion witn Insert $55.00 $38.50 - I want, I want!! I do!!
Alimrose Designs Stripey Monkey Rattle $26.95 $18.86 - These monkeys are a regular gifting item for me. Suitable from birth, with a friendly face and bold stripes that little bebes really appreciate. Long lanky limbs to clutch on to, and a rattle for sensory stimulation.
Little Chipipi Drive Time Repositionable Wall Decals $82.95 $58.06 - You want them, and now they’re here, on sale! Jump now while they’re hot!
Moltex Nappies - Eco and baby-friendly nappies. Available in a range of sizes and quantities. Buy in bulk and save 30%.

Check out the ShopHouse Blog for news and great articles from ShopHouse.

ShopHouse charge just $4.95 for Express Post delivery Australia wide. Orders over $99.00 are delivered FREE. International orders are very welcome. Check the ShopHouse Shipping and Freight info for full details.

*This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Attention shoppers: the moment you have been hanging out for has arrived: La Toriana’s- www.latoriana.com.au - end of financial year KidStyleFile exclusive sale starts…right now!!

Elizabeth wants to add some spark to your day, and some savings to your pocket: take 30% off store-wide, including sale stock - which gives you up to 70% off sale stock!

Enter discount code ‘KSF30‘ at checkout to receive 30% off your order. Offer ends midnight 30 June, so make haste!

In case you’re new to the show, La Toriana sells divine clothing, toys and accessories for little babes from birth, and boys and girls up to 5 years.

Brands stocked include annieB, Britt, Cheeky Little Soles, Dobbin and Drum, Eternal Creation, Finnigan Finn, Hey Baby, Huggalugs, Vanchi, Kee Ka, Lambykins, Oobi, Toys Pure, BumpBuddy, Lazybones, Gertie and Me, Britt, Thurlby Farm, Kids Kitchen, Grommets, Mini Whisk, Annabel Trends, Vintage Kids, Babylicious, Penny Scallan, Tickled Pink, Djeco, Anamlaz, Nana Huchy, Jasnor, Footprints, Tummy Bear, Tea Princess, Alimrose Designs, Fairy Floss Creations, Cuski, and Gaia, and new to La Toriana, Britt, Nanny Pickle and Oopsidaisi. Check them all out for certain delight.

A few hot picks just landed at La T below for your shopping pleasure.

Clockwise from top left:

Oobi A-Line Stripe Baby Dress $24.95 $17.46 after 30% discount. Also available in red and white stripe. We’ve had these dresses for 2 years now. The girls are almost 4 now, and still wearing them - as tops! How great is that great-looking easy-wear-anywhere value?
Oobi Jellybaby Tee and Hat Gift Pack $32.95 $23.06 after 30% discount. A great unisex and budget-friendly gift for a newborn.
Britt I Love My Teddy Lounge Set Gift Pack $52.95 $37.06 after 30% discount. Another great gift idea; also comes in pink bear for girls.
Oopsidaisi Wise Owl Hair Ties $4.95 each $3.46 each after 20% discount. Owls are wise, oh so cool, and oh so CHEAP at 30% off. Accessorise, accessorise!!
Alimrose Designs Frilly Milly Apron $24.95 $17.46 after 30% discount. Domestic delight!
Huggalugs Berry Mums Leg/Arm warmers $16.50 $11.55 after 30% discount. These are my very favourite-est Huggers design.
Oopsidaisi All Natural Organic Lip Balm $6.95 $4.86 after 30% discount. I am an unashamed lip-balm addict, and organic makes me feel even better about my habit
Huggalugs Rocketman Leg/Arm warmers $16.50 $11.55 after 30% discount. Blast off into space with Huggers fun for boys.
Britt Design Baby Booties $37.95 $26.56 after 30% discount Kit your little bear out in appropriate attire with these snug as a bug booties.
Britt Design Beaver Reversible Baby Vest $42.95 $30.06 after 30% discount. Cuddly, snuggly fun. Reversible=double duty=SOLD!

You can see all posts and more picks for La Toriana here.

La Toriana charges $7.50 for postage Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free of charge. International orders are warmly welcomed, and there is a currency converter on the site so you can shop in your home currency.

Gee I love ShopHouse - www.shophouse.com.au. Bronwyn always has super deals, and this month is no exception.

Check out these hot offers:

1. All orders placed in June get FREE Express Post - whoo!! Cool!

2. Buy any two products from the Bod or Eco.Kid range and you’ll receive a free Eco.Kid ‘Call Me Bubbles’ Bubble Bath 250ml, valued at $19.95* Enter ‘KidStyleFile‘ in the comments field at checkout so Bronwyn knows to send your bubbles. Check my previous post for Eco.Kid and Bod product details.

3. HugeWinter clothing sale: 25% off. Very nice! Prices are already marked down on the site for your convenience.

Also, if you are interested in a discount on products other than clothing you do have options: to get 15%* off store-wide at ShopHouse, pick up a copy of My Child or Australian Parents magazine and access the special discount code. Not near a newsagent? Leave a comment on this post, or email me, and I’ll send you the code. (*Please note that you cannot use this code in conjunction with the 25% off winter clothing discount, and you can choose the bubbles OR % discount; they can’t be used together, so no being cheeky now (and the same goes for me )

ShopHouse stock Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baobab, Bod, Cocoon Couture, Eco.Kid, IDTee, Kee-Ka, Krooom, Little Chipipi, Lil’ Lana, Little Kitchen, mill & mia, Mon Tresor, Moltex Nappies, Mondays Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby, Organic Bubs, Penny Scallan, and The Little Experience.

ShopHouse have also recently welcomed Alimrose (their handsqueakers are the best on the planet: they make me giggle every time, and are easily activated by even the littlest babe. I also just adore their new vintage ‘learn to sew’ kit. Prices start at $15.95) Look at the Wall (gorgeous 30cmx30cm handmade-in-Melbourne paper collage on timber art works for kids. Priced at $120.00) PouchMISS (turn all your bags into well organised state of the art baby bags just $36.95), and Rileah Design (sweet kid-friendly decor items, hair accessories and jewelery. Prices start at $6.95)

While you’re over at ShopHouse, don’t forget to take a look at the Sale section to score some goodies going cheap. Bronwyn has a great blog too: check it out!

ShopHouse postage charges are calculated at checkout. For the month of June 2008, all orders are Express Post delivered FREE of charge. International orders are very welcome. Check the ShopHouse Shipping and Freight info for full details.

It is always a joy to browse around Mummy’s Favourite - www.mummysfavourite.com.au, *the* store for luxe baby and kids products, home-wares, and gifts.

With brands including Alimrose Designs, Mor Cosmetics, Oobi, Anamalz, T2 Teas, Esprit, Pratten, Fish Lilly, Cocoon Couture, Euro Trike, Glass House Candles, Be Genki, Gertie and Me, Noonoo, Willow and Finch, Smirk, Bubbaroo, Laikonik, Milk Wrap, and Whisk and Pin.

The Mummy’s Favourite site is just like visiting your favourite off-line boutique: it’s easy to use, fresh, and filled with totally fabulous products. It’s just a gorgeous, invigorating experience!

Jen at Mummy’s Favourite is preparing to receive lots of lovely new stock, and she’s throwing the doors wide and treating KidStyleFile readers big-time.

Get a load of *this*: items marked with a star are reduced by up to 60%.

Woo! That’s pretty great, huh? SOLD!

But, wait: Jen has just amped the mood even higher:

KidStyleFile readers get an EXTRA 10% off store-wide, including off the already reduced prices.

Yep, that’s up to ***70%*** off selected products, until 31 July/while stocks last.

The magic discount code to enter at checkout is ‘KSF’.

My brain says _DO_IT!!!! And who am I to argue? I’m off to check that the code works (can’t get enough of the Anamalz in this house )

Here are some hot picks to get you in the mood, too. I’m being a tease, and not listing prices today; I think you deserve the thrill off browsing each category on the site to see what treats lie in store.

I’ll give you a hint though: the Oobi Timorous Beasties are just $13.50 (after all discounts are applied), and Anamalz are cheap as chips at just $5.40 (after all discounts are applied). Get the picture? You’re gonna have a field day over there!!

Enjoy, have a wonderful day, and happy shopping

Mummy’s Favourite charge $10.00 postage Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped FREE! International deliveries are charged based on weight and destination. Please contact Jen at Mummy’s Favourite if you wish to send your gift overseas.

Oh-ho-ho! You are going to *love* this one! This week, Miki showcases a fantastic range of toys for babies and kids from birth to 6 years up. Whether you’re looking for a gift, or for a rainy day activity, your problems are solved with this great selection. Enjoy!

Next week’s Weekend Special Feature: Decor and Accessories

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Starting off with the aptly named The Hip Infant www.thehipinfant.com.au, there was so much choice that I decided I had to focus just on baby toys if I was to do any of it justice. Don’t for a second think that this is all The Hip Infant have though!

All babies love rattles as soon as they learn to grasp and focus, and I can wholeheartedly recommend the Hip Stuff Mini Maracas in Green, $6.50, which are a big favourite in our household. So hardy too; ours should have broken long ago with the kind of treatment they get, but there isn’t even a chip in the paint!

There are also the exquisite Alimrose Handsqueeker Japanese Doll, $15.95 - so sweet!

Personally, I’m coveting the Heimess Pram String ‘Teddybears’, $39.95 - I love the teddy bears! - and what little surfer wouldn’t love to drift off gazing at the Tiger Tribe Mobile ‘Surf’, $29.95?

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Kids Gift List - www.kidsgiftlist.com.au - stock a great range of toys for all ages. I focussed on wooden toys for pre-schoolers this time but believe me, it was hard to tear myself away from everything else they have!

Now firstly I thought the KGL Russian Doll Set in Dark Blue, $12.90 for set of five was just gorgeous. There are a number of different colour and design options, and KGL advertises them as the perfect present for a little girl which I absolutely agree with. Very affordable too!

I giggled at the Bowl Me Over Penguin Set, $19.95; what a great ‘rainy day’ indoors activity!

But my jaw dropped when I found the Exciting Zoo, $124.95. Have a close look I’m sure you’ll see why. What an amazing toy set!

Finally, Angela will never forgive me if I don’t mention her favourite, the KGL Combi in Peace Red, $9.95 (available in a multitude of colours). She claims that her daughters play with the Combi, but I think she secretly keeps it for herself…

You can take 15% off these prices using the discount code in this month’s My Child magazine - for more info click here.

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If, like many parents, you wish your school-aged kids would spend less time playing video games and more time doing something creative, then head straight over to ShopHouse - www.shophouse.com.au.

Now, I must mention the Little Kitchen sets first. ShopHouse are offering 20% off the entire range, and I can’t think of a better range of products to get kids interested in cooking. After all, the love of cooking can be instilled at a young age and if you play your cards right, you could have the kids cooking gourmet dinners before too long! (Well, I can dream…) Little Kitchen Boy’s Apron and Utensil Set, $49.95 $29.97.

For the budding artistes there are the ‘Build-It’ and ‘Create-It’ kits: boys and girls alike will love the range of designs here, and imagine how proud they’ll be to take their creations along to Show & Tell!

Don’t forget the extra 15% discount you can apply with the My Child discount code!

Create-It Picture Frame Kit, $16.95; Build-It Rocket Kit, $16.95; Create-It Prima Ballerina Kit, $16.95;

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Finally, Send-A-Toy - www.sendatoy.com.au- famous for their great deals on Wheely Bugs.

As a specialist online toy store they have an immense range, and I found it nigh on impossible to narrow it down enough to find products to feature in here.

That said, I did think the PINTOY Wooden Toys ‘My Little House’ ($164.00) was a stand-out. Feminine but funky and with a clever open-sided layout that allows more than one child at a time to play with it, it comes complete with furniture and two dolls; excellent value.

The Djeco Creanimaux Farm Stacking Blocks ($49.90) are also a great concept - create six ‘normal’ animals or mix-and-match to invent your own critters! Cool!

Crocodile Creek do beautifully made, resilient toys, of which a prime example are the Crocodile Creek Colorama Balls ($16.90 each). Once you’ve had one you’ll realise that no playground or back yard is complete without it.

And last but certainly not least, may I present to you the totally fab, retro-rockin’ Radio Flyer Retro Dual Dual Deck Tricycle ($159.90) just perfect for encouraging toddler independence!

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The back-to-work celebrations continue, as more of Australia’s best baby and kid e-tailers offer the kinds of sales you just don’t see in bricks and mortar shops anymore.

Pastel Pink - www.pastelpink.com.au - has a doozy sale with 20% off everything store wide and up to 70% off existing sale stock. They stock a great range of brands including Gertie and Me, Gaia Organic, Wee Gallery, Alimrose, Elk Designs, David Fussenegger and more.

My hot picks are:

David Fussenegger blankets 50% off now $24.98

For Windows and For Walls decals 50% off now $18.98/$19.98

Oobi cable knit booties & Oobi cable knit bear with ears hats 30% off now $20.97

Oobi Timorous Beasties: Trashcan Ted and Ruby Rabbit 20% off now $27.96

Gaia selected baby clothing 70% off. Was $39.98 now an incredible $11.99 a piece!!

Pastel Pink post via Express and charge $7.40500gm and under and $10.40 500gm-3kg.

5 Little Monkeys - www.5littlemonkeys.com.au are having a nice little sale. It is a little hard to tell it from their website, but it is there. Be sure to check all categories to uncover the gems. Here’s a sample:

Cocoon Culture beanbags, now $120 (RRP $140)
Ouch brand kids clothing clearance from $10 up. An excellent selection of boys, girls and baby’s pieces from size 0-14 is on offer.

In addition they have the following items not on sale, but at lower prices than you often find them:

Oobi Timorous Beasties $29.95
Tiger Tribe Backpacks $29.95
They also have a great stock of Oobi bibs — which can be a little hard to find at the moment –for $9.95,

5little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage.

Keeping up the numbers theme…

Ten Little Indians - www.tenlittleindians.com.au - have a lovely range of products including Pure baby, Emotion & Kids, Oobi, Albetta, Alex & Charli, Alibird (note: you won’t find Ali Bird stocked anywhere else; she makes and sells exclusively for Ten Little Indians!) Alimrose, Bebe by Minihaha, Fish lilly, Knox & floyd, Rush, Raff & lulu, Munster and more, and have the following beauties price reduced:

Ali Bird singlets for $13 (RRP $18.95)

Bebe Rupert baseball Cap $9.95 (RRP $12.95 )

Oobi Button Denim Jeans 50% off now $20 (RRP $39.95)

Papoose hand felted toys $9.10 (RRP $12.95)

In addition they are offering for the month of January, the following incentive to spend:

• Spend $70 get 20% off
• Spend $100 get 25% off
• Spend $200 get 30% off

So I guess you can go ahead an knock another 20-30% off the on-sale items’ prices.

Ten little Indians charge $7.95 Australia Wide for Express delivery. They also offer free gift wrapping. And free shipping on orders over $150. That’s service!!

Sometimes you have to spend money to save money. Don’t say you don’t know what I’m talking about