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Today’s post written by Miki

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Wow! Cheryl at Pastel Pink - www.pastelpink.com.au - has been marking down her stock, and my goodness me has she gone to town on it!

When you take into account the extra 15% off store-wide that you get by joining Club Pink (it’s free!), we’re talking up to 80% off brands like Bebe by Minihaha and Gertie & Me, Three Little Trees, Huggalugs and Alimrose Dolls.  Now do you see why I say WOW?!  Let’s say it again: ***WOW***!!!

Summer stock from Bebe by Minihaha and Three Little Trees has all been marked down by a huge 65%! New season stock from the same brands has been marked down by 20% and 15% respectively, and then you can add your 15% Club Pink discount to that.  You barely even need to get out the credit card at these prices, you could just about send Cheryl the spare change in your pocket!

Huggalugs are reduced by 10% (or more like 25% for Club Pink members), so now is a brilliant time to stock up on these cool weather essentials.  Your kids’ arms and legs will never have felt warmer or looked cooler!

Gertie & Me soft toys - so divine that Princess Mary famously bought the echidna for little Prince Christian - have also been marked down by 20%, and there are a couple of adorable new critters in the collection: Olivia Pig and Isobel Mouse.

There’s also brand spanking new stock from Sooki Baby, Tiny Tribe, Cocoon Couture (have you seen their wall art?) and a new FlatOUT Bear, Rosie, who is pretty in pink.  Too cute!

Now I mentioned Cocoon Couture above and, besides the gorgeous new stock, here’s why: any KidStyleFile reader who purchases a Cocoon Couture beanbag AND either a Cocoon Couture Kinder Bag or a piece of Cocoon Couture Wall Art will also receive a Cocoon Couture Library Bag (rrp $15.00) FREE!  You can even choose from the Enchanted Forest or Jungle designs!  All you have to do is enter ‘KSF’ in the comments box at checkout.  Yippeee!!

Sale prices, and offers, valid until 18 June 2009, or while stocks last.

1. Cocoon Couture Sleepy Owl Wall Art, $49.95
2. Gertie & Me Koala, $35.95 $28.76 20% off!
3. Bebe by Minihaha Darby Charcoal Hoodie, $42.95 $34.36 20% off!
4. Bebe by Minihaha Darby Double Sleeve Tee, $27.95 $22.36 20% off!
5. Bebe by Minihaha Darby Charcoal Track Pants, $28.95 $23.16 20% off!
6. Alimrose Designs Delores Doll w/ Black Buns, $29.95 $25.46 15% off!
7. Bluebird & Honey Denim Pinafore, $79.95
8. Three Little Trees Geisha Dress, $59.95 $50.96 15% off!
9. Three Little Trees Wasabi Tracksuit, $69.96 $59.46 15% off!
10. Bebe by Minihaha Tatum Swing Top - Cream, $29.95 $23.96 20% off!
11. Bebe by Minihaha Tatum Leggings - Floral, $26.95 $21.56 20% off!
12. Bebe by Minihaha Chelsea Wrap Romper, $38.95 $31.16 20% off!

Pastel Pink stock Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Elk Accessories, Spiegelburg, Louenhide, Gingerlilly, 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 Bab, Skeanie, and Wee Gallery, Tkxi Surf and Three Little Trees.

View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping.

Today’s post written by Miki

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With the school holidays coming up (or starting now, if you’re in Tassie!) I bet a whole heap of you are planning to go away somewhere. It doesn’t matter if it’s overnight to grandma’s house, or a two week trip to Disneyland, you’re going to need some bits and pieces to keep the kids amused and organised, and the place head first is Little Explorers - www.littleexplorers.com.au.

HOT TIP: If you’re scratching your head on what to do this holidays, you can search through Little Explorers’ directory of fun, exciting, kid-friendly places to go, and gather info on taking the kids outdoors and travelling with their FREE articles.

Ok, so now you’ve decided to go on the road, what do you need?

First of all you’ll need a bag to pack the multitudes of gear in.  With a range from Rush, GR8X and Kiddysac, and some sweet little changemat clutches from ChangeMates to pop in your bag for any little ones still in nappies, you have no excuse not to find something gorgeous - and the great thing about the Rush trolley suitcases is that they’re so easy to spot on the baggage reclaim circuit!

Next you need to find things to put in the new bag.  Swimwear is usually an essential packing item for any holiday with active kids, and Little Explorers have a huge amount to choose from for girls and boys.  What about Cuddlefish at heavily reduced prices? Zoggs are there too, along with 2Chillis, Major Menace and Loose Boots among others. There’s even a section of floaties for the smallest family members.

The last thing to make sure you have before you get on the road is something to feed the kids with!  Eating accessories are ultra-important when you’re travelling - after all, nobody wants to deal with kids who are low on blood sugar!! - so make sure you have a lunchbox packed full of healthy snacks and a drink bottle to hand at all times, plus of course Kipiis are invaluable if you have a messy little eater and the HandySitt portable high chair/booster seat is a nifty way of avoiding those nasty, filthy high chairs that seem to populate airports and such places.

Now make absolutely certain that you don’t miss the super Sale Section at Little Explorers.  It’s huge and packed full of delicious discounts, including top brands at up to 50% off! They’re only there while stocks last, so go go go!

1. Long Tee - Red (sz 2 only), $44.95 $22.50
2. Squidgy Critter - Cow, $19.95 $17.95
3. Aka Pipik Sling - Red Poppy, $99.00 $89.95
4. Major Menace Racers (sz 2 & 3 only), $19.95 $9.95
5. Cuddlefish Buoyancy Swimsuit (medium only), $69.95 $54.95
6. Aussie Flag Boardies, $39.95 $34.95
7. Rush Canvas Backpack - Paper Dolls, $35.95 $32.95
8. ChangeMate Nappy Wallet, $34.95 $31.95
9. Dumpling Dynasty Explorer Kit, $29.95 $27.95
10. Aussie Flag Frilled One Piece, $29.95 $27.95
11. LittleLife Explorer Child Carrier, $469.95 $449.95

Little Explorers stocks products from Sigg, Kipiis, Danish By Design, Baby Banz, Akapipik, GR8X, MacPac, Cuddlefish, Goldbug, 2 Chillis, Zoggs, Outlook, Mr Wolf, Sitro Group, 2 Chillies, Austin, Kiddysac, Lima Bean, Freds, LittleLife, Dumpling Dynasty, Be, Annabel Trends and Loose Boots.

Little Explorers ship Australia-wide using Express Post from $7.00 for parcels up to 500g and $11.00 for parcels up to 3kgs. Please see here for more details.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Without a doubt, I’d have to rate Appleseed Child - www.appleseedchild.com.au - as one of the classiest online kids stores around.

Besides the clean, attractive, pleasure-to-nagivate site design, there’s a wonderful range of some of the top boutique brands of kidswear from both Australia and New Zealand, including Little Leona, Miss Haidee, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Paper Wings, and that eternal KidStyleFile favourite, mill&mia.

The new season mill&mia range is gorgeous, all edgy prints and crisp lines and classic shapes with mod/retro colours featuring.  My pick for boys is the Bumpercar Tee (pictured at no. 9 below), and for girls the A-Line Denim Skirt (no. 5 below).  Too cool for school!

There’s also an extremely well-stocked sale section, with just about everything at HALF PRICE!!  Yep, you can snap up some outstanding bargains in here, so make sure you peruse this section while you’re at Appleseed Child or you’ll never forgive yourself.

Now hear this: for the next five days, you can take 25% off all new season’s fashion at Appleseed Child with the code ‘KSFAppleseed’. That’s 25% off new season mill&mia, 25% off Tommy Rocket and Two Belles, 25% off Miss Haidee, Little Leona and  Paper Wings, and 25% off Trelise Cooper Kids. Woo! The code expires at midnight on April 30, 2009, so hurry, hurry, hurry! 25% discount exludes items in the sale, and accessories categories.

If you want more news about Appleseed Child, I’d strongly suggest signing up to their newsletter - all news is good news when it comes from this store!

Don’t forget that you can take 25% off all full-priced items below (items in red are excluded as they’re aready marked down) using the code ‘KSFAppleseed’ before midnight 30 April 2009.

1. mill&mia Print Pinafore Dress, $89.95 $44.99
2. Two Belles Bunny Tee, $50.00
3. mill&mia Cowboy Shirt, $69.95
4. mill&mia Stripe V-Neck Tee, $49.95 $24.98
5. mill&mia Girls Denim A-Line Skirt, $69.95
6. Tommy Rocket Knitwear Hoodie, $77.00
7. mill&mia Girls Carnivale Tee, $61.95
8. Miss Haidee Hannah Dress, $88.00
9. mill&mia Bumpercar Tee, $57.95
10. Little Leona Winona Wings Dress, $84.95
11. mill&mia Boys Classic Jean - Dark Indigo Denim, $71.95

Appleseed Child charge $5.50 postage for orders under 500gm and $9.60 for orders between 500gm and 3kg, Australia wide. Parcels can be registered for an additional $2.50. Orders over $150.00 are shipped FREE.

Today’s post written by Angela

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With Easter a little more than a week away, it’s time to get organised! Whether you’re living in a rural or regional area, or just can’t face the hustle of going out to shop with kids in tow, all it takes is the click of the mouse to get on top of the task with time to spare.

Easter just ain’t Easter without a bit of choccie in the mix, and Baby Buds have a great little selection of both Easter chocolate and gift options. Choose from a selective range of Easter themed kid’s books, toys and traditional keepsakes, and stock up on Easter essentials including, hunting eggs, Cadbury 100gm Chocolate Rabbits and Lindt Easter Hampers. Go to the BabyBuds homepage and browse Product Range>Easter Gifts to view all your Easter options.

Looking to throw in a little extra something for a newborn’s first Easter? Snaffle up some onesies - dirt cheap on sale at just $4.00 a piece! Go to the BabyBuds homepage and browse Product Range>Specials>Discount Baby Clothes.

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Baby Buds charge from $7.00 for overnight delivery, Australia-wide. View all postage and delivery information here.

Today’s post written by Miki

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If you love to see your kids dressed in cool, sporty, beachy clothes (and who doesn’t?), then I strongly recommend paying a visit to the end-of-summer sale at Cheeky Little Monsters - www.cheekylittlemonsters.com.au.

With fantastic discounts on hip brands such as selected Appaman (20% off), Cocoon Clothing (20% off), and Eternal Creation (up to 45% off!) until 30 April, while stocks last, you’re bound to check out with a smile on your dial!

Mums of boys (like me) should note that this is one sale where boys are just as well represented as girls, so you won’t end up wading through a sea of pink.  Your little man will look seriously cool in funky graphic tees and cool boardies - if you think it’s too late to buy them for this summer then stock up for next summer!

Winter stock is due in at Cheeky Little Monsters during the first week of April, including the sought-after brand Zephire Generation.  Can’t wait to see what they’ve brought out for Winter ‘09, so you can be sure I’ll be checking in over the next week!

Here’s another bit of news: if you sign up to the CLM newsletter between the 29th of March and the 19th of April and you spend $80.00 or more, you will receive $10.00 off the balance at checkout!  WHEEEEE!!! Type ‘KSF’ in the Discount Coupon section.

With any order over $150.00 you will also get FREE delivery!

Discounted prices quoted below are until 30 April 2009, while stocks last.

1. Appaman Onesies in Firefly and Seastar, $34.95ea $25.00ea
2. Cocoon Clothing Boys Thong Tee in Apple and Grey, $24.95ea $19.00ea
3. Appaman Monster Truck Tee - Slate, $39.95 $31.96
4. Appaman Sweatshirt - Flames, $59.95 $47.96
5. Cocoon Clothing Girls Tennis Dress, $39.95 $25.00
6. Appaman Wrap Skort, $45.95 $34.46
7. Eternal Creation Rouched Baby Romper, $39.95 $31.96; and Ruffle Hat With Small Bow, $31.95 $25.56
8. Cocoon Clothing Girls Beach Hoodie - Green, $39.95 $31.96
9. Cocoon Clothing Boys White Board Shorts, $34.95 $27.96

Cheeky Little Monsters stock Cocoon Clothing, Appaman, For Walls decals, Lil Fraser wraps and blankies, Itch Design tees, Eternal Creation, Beautiful Soles pre-walker shoes and Trunk Ltd tees.

Cheeky Little Monsters ship via Express Post, and charge $8.95 Australia wide. Check the Cheeky Little Monsters Shipping and Returns page for full details.

Today’s post written by Miki

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When I posted about the amazing sale at 9 Months Waiting - www.9monthswaiting.com.au - a couple of weeks ago, it took KSF readers all of about oh, maybe 0.00678 seconds! to realise how fabulous the bargains on offer were.

And so, as could be expected, the sale products at 9MW have been flying out the door!  You’ve all been busy snapping up Eternal Creation, Baobab, Lotus Linens, Bonds, Marquise and more at bargain basement prices. With lots of pieces at 50% off who could blame you?!!

Although the sale only has a couple of days left to run - it finishes on 31 March ‘09 - Cathy has responded to this enthusiasm by adding a whole bunch of additional goodies to the sale - YAY!!!!

It pretty much goes without saying that if you want to take advantage of the last days of this sale, you need to do so NOW. If you dilly-dally around, chances are the pieces you have your eye on will be snapped up by somebody else, so get in there and get shopping! Here’s the link to the sale. Now, ready… steady… GO!!!

1. Eternal Creation Classic Shirt, $44.95 $21.95
2. Eternal Creation Toulouse Sunhat, $28.95 $18.95
3. Baobab Babygro - Dragon Print, $39.95 $24.95
4. Lotus Linens Bamboo Kimono Short Sleeve Rompers in Blue and Pink, $25.95 $15.00ea
5. Lotus Linens Bamboo Wrap - Stone, $31.95 $19.95
6. Three Little Trees Honeysuckle Overall Pants, $42.00 $29.40
7. Eternal Creation Short Sleeve Romper - Orange, $42.95 $21.00 That’s LESS than half price!!
8. Eternal Creation Rouched Baby Swing Top With Contrast Knickers, $52.95 $29.95

9 Months Waiting stock a great range of clothing from Marquise and Bonds (be sure to buy a size up in Bonds, as it is known for its small sizings), Three Little Trees, Baobab, Eternal Creation, and Tees 2 Knees, linens from Living Textiles, Lotus Linens, and wraps and baby bags from Vanchi.

9 Months Waiting postage prices start at $5.50 for Parcel Post and $7.70 for Express Post Australia-wide. International orders are warmly welcomed. Please see the Delivery info page for full information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Have you noticed what I’ve been noticing when you go to the supermarket?  Yep, it’s that time of year again - Easter is on its way and chocolate is everywhere!

Now, I’m never one to complain about chocolate being everywhere (oh my, isn’t that my fondest dream!), but Easter gifts can take all sorts of shapes and forms, and chocolate is only one of them. Keep in mind also that too much chocolate for the kids isn’t necessarily a good idea.

So here are some ideas from the inspirational Where Did You Get That? - www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au - which are so awesome that they’ll distract you from the chocolate cravings for a while, and I know that’s saying a lot!

First of all, how about a Radio Flyer wagon?  The kids will work off all their sugar-hit energy giving each other rides up and down the driveway, and the wagon can haul all their other Easter loot around.  Radio Flyer wagons are so sturdy that you’ll get years - possibly even decades! - of use out of it.

Radio Flyer also have really great scooters for little ones, and they come in a choice of racy red or pretty pink. This is another good way to help the kids burn off some of that sugar hit.

Toni and Melony at WDYGT? have stocked up on the totally adorable Deglingos ‘Lapinos’ bunnies as well.  Absolutely perfect for a lasting, adorable, whimsical Easter gift, these little guys just make me want to pick them up and cuddle them.  Actually, the same goes for the whole Degingos range, I love it!

With Easter comes school holidays, which in turn means a lot of time during which parents must entertain the kids.  And has anyone else noticed that the Easter holidays usually involve at least a few days of rain?  Rain - in moderation - is wonderful, but it does mean finding inside activities for the kids.  I recommend Djeco craft kits which are hours of fun.

The Animal Mosaics are especially great: kids will love putting together the four mosaics inside each box, and will be proud as punch of the finished designs!  Plus Toni & Melony managed to get a great price on a bulk order of Djeco Mosaics which means the savings are being passed on to us.

Now because they love us, Toni & Melony are giving KidStyleFile readers 10% off store-wide*!  Yep, that includes sale prices which means that summer clothing is down to around 50% off for Tea Collection, Tommy Rocket and Two Belles! Just enter ‘KSF-Easter’ at checkout. This offer is valid until 5 April 2009. *Excludes Gift Vouchers.

Don’t forget that you can take an extra 10% off the prices below until April 5, 2009. Simply enter ‘KSF-Easter’ at checkout to redeem.

1. Radio Flyer Ranger Wagon, $249.95 $220.00
2. Deglingoes ‘Lapinos’ The Bunny, $59.95
3. Goorin Kids Little Darling Herringbone Cabbie, $39.95
4. Djeco Animal Mosaics, $26.95
5. Goorin Kids Bottle Rocket Elephant Ear Beanie, $24.95
6. Tea Collection Bandiagara Stripe Knit Shirt - Cinnabar, $39.95 $23.97
7. Tommy Rocket Green Check Shirt, $54.95 $32.97
8. Two Belles Minnie Mouse Dress, $49.95 $29.97
9. Tea Collection Tango Silk Dress, $130.00 $78.00
10. Radio Flyer ‘My First Scooter’ - Pink, $149.95 (also available in red)
11. Girls 4 Sport Green/Lime/Periwinkle Long Sleeve Rashguard, $34.95 $24.46

Where Did You Get That? stocks a huge range from the following designers: Aden + Anais, BabyMoov Bebedelice and Lovenest, Bella Tunno, Bod and Bod for Bubs hair and skin-care, Coco Boheme, Coo Clocks, Deglingos, Djeco, eco.kid,  Enchanted Faeries figurines, Girls 4 Sport swimwear, Goorin Borthers, Lelli Kelly, Moppit, Morgan & Milo, Opal London, Pink + Blue Yummy Mummy, Star & Rose, Tea Collection, Thermos, Tommy Rocket, Tooli, Two Belles, Zid Zid Kids, and Woolbabe sleeping bags.

Please note: look for the Redeem Discount Coupon section at Where Did You Get That’s? checkout: this is where you need to pop your discount code.

Where Did You Get That? charge a flat rate of $7.95 for standard postage Australia-wide.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Skip Hop is a New York-based company, that, in 2003, designed the world’s first baby bag that converts into a stroller bag. Skip Hop have since expanded into a range of toys, feeding, bathing accessories, but their nappy bags have continued to be their top-selling items - and no wonder; these babies are beautiful, and incredibly well featured.

Snap up a Skip Hop ‘Duo’ or ‘Dash’ diaper bag at the Shop Until - shopuntil.com.au - sale for up to 50% off, and get a piece of the action! The sale also includes a small selection of Built NY bibs and bottle carriers.

Click each image below to go directly to the pictured bag.

Shop Until charge $6.95 flat-rate postage Australia-wide. Orders over $100.00 are shipped FREE. View full postage and delivery information here.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Animals are a constant source of fascination for kids, and one animal that really sparks the imagination is the enigmatic Dinosaur.

Real Dinos may no longer walk the planet, but you and your little one can get a good idea of what they may have looked like via Papo’s exquisitely painted miniatures. This company from France has been producing model miniatures for almost 40 years, and nobody does it better: the detail is stunning!

Young Minds - www.youngminds.com.au - currently have an up to 50% off sale on, which includes the Papo Triceratops and Stegosaurus (approx. dimensions 23×10cm), as well as a fabulous 1 metre jumbo ‘Digging Up Dinosaurs’ book from Tango Books, UK, which includes a Fossil Finders Handbook, and fold-out the 3-d dinosaur skeleton poster, which are all 30% off. Din-o-tastic!

Yound Minds charge between $2.00 and $8.00 postage Australia-wide, and international orders are welcome. Click here for full information on postage and delivery.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Well, here’s something special to make you kick up your heels and enjoy Friday: The Kids Store - www.thekidsstore.com.au - is having a fabulous, fantastic, simply *great* sale, with up to 80%(!!!!) off some of the best baby and kids labels in the land, while stocks last.

Choose from Jollybaby, Oobi, Babylicious, Books to Wear, Fish Lilly, Little House, Bella Tunno, Mamas & Papas, Kaloo, Annabel Trends, Infantino, Brio, Wow Toys, Jacques Farel, Haba, Lotus Linen, Sigg, Tiger Tribe, Rush, OiOi, Cocoon Couture, Okiedog, Teeny Me, Fat Mummas, Cuddlefish, Cold Coffee, BlaBla, Bebe by Minihaha, and many more fine brands.

Take in just a small selection of the out-and-out bargains in store for you below. Happy-happy-joy-joy! Have a wonderful, happy day

The Kids Store charge from $6.95 delivery, Australia-wide, and orders over $99.00 are shipped free of charge. International orders are welcome. See The Kids Store Shipping Information page for full details.