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Pssst: the Pastel Pink - www.pastelpink.com.au - gift-with-purchase offer has now expired, but it has been replaced with something even better: 10% off store-wide, including sale stock.

That will bring the kikki.K down to 40% off (cheap-nutty-madness-goodness!!), and you can save 10% off anything that takes your fancy, including new season’s stock, from these great brands:

Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Elk Accessories, 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, Skeanies, and Wee Gallery.

Oobi-Watchers Take note: the 1950’s party dresses are the cheapest I have seen them with the 10% discount.

Do your last minute Easter shopping with a savvy stylish flourish: those Gertie and Me bunnies, are just *made* for Easter giving.

Dash on over to Pastel Pink to embrace the joy that awaits you!

Type ‘kidstylefile’ into the code box at the checkout at Pastel Pink to receive 10% of your order before postage is calculated.

Orders are posted via Express Post, so if you order today, you’ll receive your goodies before Easter. Fab-o!

Read the 4th March post for background information on Pastel Pink.

Hello, Shoppers! Hope you’re off to a great start for the weekend

8:15pm - Lastest news in:

ShopHouse - www.shophouse.com.au - have just upgraded their discount on Little Kitchen kids cooking setsfrom 20% off to a massive ***40%*** off!!

These make ideal gifts for Easter (they’re one of the gifts I’m giving!) They haven’t even had time to update the image on the product page from 20 to 40% off yet, but the discounted price is already viewable.

Prices range from <$18.00-$33.00. Stock is low, so make haste and scoop a super bargain! Pick up your Krooom products with free shipping while you’re there, and you’re on fire, baby!! Link straight to the Little Kitchen product page now!!

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I posted in February on the chaos of my domestic habitat. I am proud to report that last weekend (while Dad and the kids were out, and I was supposed to be sleeping off an icky cold; I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity!) I de-cluttered my desk and workspace. It was getting to the point that I was struggling to find the keyboard on my desk, so y’know, it was way overdue!

The lynchpin of the success of the operation was the Krooom Juliette Desk organiser, which I purchased from ShopHouse - www.shophouse.com.au - recently.

I have had one of these organisers on my list for some time, but the utilitarian grey variety commonly found just didn’t light my fire. Juliette’s sophisticated design, earth-friendly ethos paired with ShopHouse’s FREE shipping deal on the Krooom products clinched the deal.

Juliette comes flat packed, and you build her yourself. This task is made easy as pie with ShopHouse’s how-to video (there’s a link on each product page).

Other Krooom products include the ‘Don’ Table and Chairs set, and Storage Bench Box for kids. Way cool products that think outside the square. That’s what we like!

Check out the full post the ShopHouse offers, and to see product pricing details.

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If you’re looking for Easter goodies then you can’t go past Pastel Pink’s - www.pastelpink.com.au - great Gift-With-Purchase offers.

Buy any Gertie and Me Bunny for your child for Easter and receive a FREE Emotion and Kids 3 pack of quality socks (RRP $11) in your choice of Pale Blue, Pink, Navy or Red!! Superb!

In addition, Pastel Pink currently has kikki.K products on sale 30% off. Purchase 3 pieces or more and you get to choose a FREE pack of kikki.K Sticky Notes in either the ‘Animal‘ or ‘Fashion’ designs. (Now I’m on a roll with my work-space organisation/beautification project, I’d better get a motor on it and snap up some of these for myself!)

Mention ‘KSF’ in the notes section at checkout, together with your preference for sock colour/Sticky Notes, to receive your gorgeous gift with purchase. This offer is available until stock runs out; there is limited availability so binky on over to Pastel Pink to score!

Read the full post for pricing details.

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La Toriana’s - www.latoriana.com.au - half-birthday celebrations continue with gusto.

Elizabeth from La Toriana is on such a high - and rightly so; did you see her interviewed in The Age last weekend? You can, read the full article here.

Elizabeth wants to share the excitement with you: she’s decided to increase her 15% off store-wide discount to 20% off store wide for KidStyleFile readers.

Enter ‘KSFoffer’ at checkout to receive 20% off store wide (including sale items) PLUS a free gift. Orders over $150 are also gifted with free postage. Offer ends March 30.

Read more about the details of the products pictured with Elizabeth in The Age article here.

Read the original post on the discount offer, including product picks and pricing here.

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That’s all for today, folks. See you again tomorrow

My kids started pre-school recently, and I bought them new lunch boxes with configurable compartments, and insulated lunch bags. They also need to take along hats, and a spare set of clothing.

I love the practicality of backpacks, but the only ones we had have a zillion different pockets and zippers, and are really a bit complex for current needs, little fingers, and teachers who may need to grab a change of clothes in a hurry.

I spotted the Kiddysac backpacks a while ago, and they caught my eye with their bold fabric colours, happy character appliqués and the simplicity of their easy-open-and- shut drawstring closures.

Cute, huh? And in real life they are much better even than they look on screen!

They are constructed of a thick, quality gabardine-y drill fabric, that adds a slight retro feel, are lined, have adjustable buckle straps and reinforced stitching at the apex of the straps in anticipation of repeated usage. The drawstring is easy for the kids to open and pull closed, which really makes them feel capable and competent; it’s great to see a product for kids that kids can actually use themselves.

The character patches, in designs such as princess, pirate, cat, crocodile, butterfly, and dinosaur, are a thick appliqué.

I’m not exactly sure how they are applied (heat set?), but I’ve tried hard to pick them off, and they ain’t coming!

These bags are the perfect size (45cmx40cm) for a spare set of clothing plus some extras. I’m thinking that when ‘big school’ starts they will fill the perfect role of library bag. Squashable, washable, and super-cute to boot!

Now I know what lovely quality these bags are, I’m looking towards the smaller variety as ‘wrapping’ for Easter goodies.

The ‘dilly bag’ style resonates with me, as my Nan used to make this style of bag, and they had endless uses to us kids.

I know that after they serve their function as wrapping, they will be perfect for storing small treasures. (I know a menagerie of farm and African animals that would go perfectly in these bags!)

Kiddysac also make pencil cases, shoulder bags, and wall pockets. Prices range from $32.95 for the backpacks (45cmx40cm) to $24.95 for large bags (45cmx40cm), $16.95 for medium bags (27cmx20cm), $12.95 for pencil cases (20cmx16cm), $12.95 for handbags (14cmx10cm + 14cm handle length), and $49.95 for hanging wall pocket storage products (60cmx45cm).

Kiddysac products are available from Rosie Pose - www.rosiepose.com.au (backpacks, pencil cases, wall pockets and medium sized bags) - and Kinder Kaboodle - www.kinderkaboodle.com.au (large bags, medium bags, and handbags).

Kinder Kaboodle offers name personalisation on large bag sizes for just $8.00! With a mere 24 hour turnaround to have your bag personalised, this is an irresistible option. No more having to attach labels yourself! Yay!

In addition to this service, Kinder Kaboodle is offering KidStyleFile readers a 10% discount off Kiddysac products. Enter ‘KSF’ at the discount code section at checkout to receive 10% off the purchase price.

Rosie Pose charge $6.50 flat for Express Postage Australia wide. Choose to have your purchases gift wrapped free of charge! International orders are very welcome. Check here for full shipping details.

Kinder Kaboodle charge from $6.00 postage Australia wide. Orders over $120 are shipped FREE, and gift wrapping on all orders is complimentary. International shipping is available. Contact Bernice at Kinder Kaboodle for a fast and friendly quote.

There are some things that just make life so much better. Simple things, like your favourite t-shirt or teddy, a warm bath, or a hot drink on a cold day. These things enhance it and enrich life, add to your days and bring continuity and comfort.

To me (minimink) - www.minimink.com.au - blanket rugs are one of these things.

The softness and encompassing warmth of these blankets makes me feel so cosied up, so luxuriously, fundamentally pampered. It’s just divine. I count my (minimink) as one of my favourite things.

These days my very own blankie has been largely purloined by my two children, who love to snuggle up under it, one at each end of the couch, letting the texture tickle their noses.

Watching them, I don’t mind so much that it has been appropriated, because who can blame them for claiming it: there’s no other blanket that comes close.

There are so many beautiful gifts that a child can receive as a gift, but few will go on to be as relevant throughout the years as a beautiful (minimink).

Perfect for tummy time, telly time, quiet time, bed-time, car rides, it’s presence will be there right through your child’s journey to adulthood to when your own little one has his or her own little ones.

(minimink) also offer a range of other products in their trademark faux fur fabric including baby booties, pram liners, papooses, hats, mittens, scarves, teddies, and gift packs, and also have a wonderful line of beautifully soft and snugly organic cotton.

A lasting, precious gift indeed for special ones of any and every age, (minimink) blankets and accessories make a great for Easter and the upcoming colder months. What’s more, (minimink) products are Australian designed and owned; another reason to feel warm and fuzzy about them.

(minimink) make rugs in three sizes - 100×100 ($88.00), 110×140cm ($102.00) and 200×150cm ($160.00).

Colours include ‘Chocolate’, ‘Honey’ and ‘Milk”, and the limited edition ‘Cherry Red’.

(minimink) are offering KidStyleFile readers a great discount of 15% off until March 31. Enter ‘KSF loves minimink’ at the coupon code section at checkout to receive 15% off the purchase price.

(minimink) charge $8.00 for postage Australia wide. International orders are warmly welcomed. See here for more details on shipping costs.

Have you looked at the calendar lately? I just did, and Easter is approaching fast! Good Friday is happening on March 21 this year, so you (and me!) only have a couple of weeks to get your shopping done.

We’re in luck though, as rewards are to be had for savvy early-bird bunnies who plan ahead and shop at Pastel Pink - www.pastelpink.com.au

Cheryl at Pastel Pink knows just what we need, and she is offering the sweetest Easter deals exclusively to KidStyleFile readers.

Buy any Gertie and Me Bunny for your child for Easter and receive a FREE Emotion and Kids 3 pack of quality socks (RRP $11) in your choice of Pale Blue, Pink, Navy or Red!! Superb!

The super-soft buns range between $24.95-$29.95. View the delightful selection you have to choose from here.

I highly recommend Gertie and Me. We have both the waffle-fabric toys and the velour bunnies in our home - the velour softness of the bunnies is sooo divine, and the design is just perfect for little hands - and I gift them often (just sent one to Germany); they’re classy, friendly and affordable.

While you’re shopping, why not pick up a pressie for yourself?

Pastel Pink currently has kikki.K products* on sale for 30% off, and if you purchase 3 pieces or more you get to choose a FREE pack of kikki.K Sticky Notes in either the ‘Animal‘ or ‘Fashion‘ designs. *Including kikki-K Recipe Book, Baby Journal, My Friends, My Wedding (all pictured below), and My Dream Home, My Bills, My Receipts, My Pregnancy, My Recipes and Sticky Notes (not pictured).

That’s just what I need to get myself organised as the weather cools. (I’m not too inclined to spend the Winter months cooped inside surrounded by indescribably bad clutter; aesthetically pleasing organisational tools might just inspire me to tidy and brighten up my space).

Pastel Pink’s Summer Sale also still has some Oobi (including the iconic Cable Knit Bear Hat with Ears Beanies and matching Cable Knit Booties for just $20.97 apiece; snap up these and grab a true bargain for Autumn/Winter), and Gaia Organic Cotton separates for the bebes, and Mitsy jewellery and bags for the Mamas (hey, Mother’s Day isn’t that far away either; you can justify it

Pastel Pink also stock David Fussenegger, Elk Designs, Skeanies, Alimrose, Hess-Spielzeug, Cold Coffee and FlatOut Australia etc. Winter stock is arriving soon, so keep your eyes on the Pastel Pink site for regular additions.

Mention ‘KSF’ in the notes section at checkout, together with your preference for sock colour/Sticky Notes, to receive your gorgeous gift with purchase. This offer is available until stock runs out; there is limited availability so binky on over to Pastel Pink to score!

Pastel Pink send parcels overnight via Express Post. Charges are $7.40 for parcels weighing 500gm and under, and $10.40 for 500gm-3kg.

Important update 19 March 08: The gift with purchase offers have now concluded. Check 19 March post for details of a super new offer