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Post written by Miki

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Besides your own, how many other kids do you need to buy gifts for this Christmas?  Nieces, nephews, God-children, step-children, friends’ and neighbours’ kids, your child’s class Kris Kringle… it all adds up pretty quickly, doesn’t it?

The good news is that there are loads of amazing gifts out there for under $25, meaning you can stay within budget and delight the recipient at the same time. These are also the kinds of presents I like to put under the tree for my own kids; after all, not every gift they receive needs to be huge and expensive.  I sometimes find that they get just as much fun from a $15 bath toy as from something costing ten times more!

I’ve put my top 20 gifts under $25 below, but do have a hunt through the online stores to find other options. Many of KidStyleFile’s favourite boutiques have fabulous categories set up specifically for inexpensive gifts, such as Little Styles (with 11 pages worth!), Dragonfly Toys, Baby’s Got Style, French Bazaar and Design Child among others.

I hope that helps with keeping your Christmas budget balanced, and the special kids in your life overjoyed – good luck!

Written by Leah

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Spring arrives this week, and with it comes a whole new season of gorgeous breezy light fashion garments. BabyLegs are  perfect to partner with spring fashion to keep the early morning chill at bay, and then easy-off when the midday sun shines. One of my all time favourite fashion accessories, I think this awesome little innovation has a plethora of uses: protecting little knees when learning to crawl; easy night changes; perfect with shorts in the morning (simply remove when the temperature rises); the perfect toilet training tool….the list goes on.

Most recently, BabyLegs released the new Newborn range of BabyLegs. Newborn BabyLegs are  made with organic cotton and are latex-free. Smaller in size than the standard BabyLegs, these little gems are perfect for little legs and extremely convenient for quick changes – no need to remove everything! I’m undecided about my favourite as I am having an issue choosing between Lil’ Citrus Dot Organic or Lil’ Rainbow Organic BabyLegs.

Do you have a twirling little ballerina? If so, she’ll just love the criss-cross ribbon design of the Ballerina BabyLegs. Or if your little miss is more of a disco diva – these ones have her name all over them. Boys don’t miss out either, with fire engines, trains, and police cars among the many styles that are sure to catch their eye.

Right now Babes in Arms – www.babesinarms.com.au – is making way for the new season with up to 60% off a range of Newborn and Standard BabyLegs. The perfect stocking fillers for Christmas or baby shower gifts, BabyLegs keep legs (and arms) snuggly warm and fashionably hip. Prices are as marked starting from a low $6.00, while stocks last only until 21 September 2011. Spend over $50.00 to be eligible for $5.00 Express Postage across Australia.

Watch out for the new Spring Collection of BabyLegs that are arriving any moment. See them here first.

1. Layer Cake BabyLegs Were $12.95  NOW $10.35 
2. Red Rose Stripes Organic BabyLegs Were $12.95 NOW $10.35
3. Posies Organic BabyLegs Were $12.95 NOW $10.35
4. Ballerina BabyLegs Were $12.95 NOW $10.35
5. Bumper Hearts BabyLegs Were $12.95 NOW $10.35
6. Fire Engine BabyLegs Were $12.95 NOW $10.35
7. Dino Stomp Cool Mesh BabyLegs Were $12.95 NOW $10.35
8. Terra Stripe Organic BabyLegs Were $12.95 NOW $10.35
9. Rainbow BabyLegs Were $12.95 NOW $10.35
10. Lil’ Pink Baby Organic BabyLegs Were $12.95 NOW $10.35
11. Cream Pie BabyLegs Were $12.95 NOW $10.35

Post written by Anna

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Well, hello, dear readers:)  Today is Sunday, which for many Australian families means a slower start to the day, but I have to say that you’re going to be want to get a motor on it and hurry, scurry over to sleek baby and kids boutique My Keiko – www.mykeiko.com.au as quick as you can!

Jane, the gorgeous propreitor of My Keiko is offering KSF readers a whopping 40% off all stock store-wide, including sale items already marked down by up to 58% off. Yes this is the ‘creme de la creme’ when it comes to a discount and you can use it on absolutely everything in store at My Keiko. You will need to enter code KIDS which is applicable only while stocks last until 20 March 2011. If your order is over $150.00 you can also take advantage of My Keiko’s standard offer of FREE regular post.

Jane has impeccable taste and a certain knack for items that will add a little luxury for your life with baby and toddler. In the gorgeously stocked Sale Page there is a great cross section of the entire store, with beautiful clothing, organic products, bath products, shoes and accessories to choose from and once you factor in your special KSF discount you will realise you are walking away with all of these quality products for a sweet song!

Now would also be the perfect time to stock up and shop for a range of special arrival gifts to pop away in the present cupboard, or if you have had your eye on an investment item like a Beep Beep Sling. My goodness My Keiko, this offer is almost too good to be true – enjoy it, KidStyleFiler’s!

Discounted prices quoted below are only applicable while stocks last with special KSF discount code KIDS until midnight 20 March 2011.

1. Babysparewear – Eco Chic $50.00 $21.00 less 40% = $12.60
   
2. Urban Rituelle – Organic Nursery Mist $19.95 $15.95 less 40% = $9.57
   
3. Skeanie – Pink Summer Sandals $24.95 $21.95 less 40% = $13.17
   
4. Gin & Tonic – Skull & Bone Bib $12.95 $8.95 less 40% = $5.37
   
5. Nature’s Child – Biodegradable Nappy Bags $7.95 $5.95 less 40% =$3.57
   
6. Mecollie Designs – Circles Birthday Invites & Lolly Bag Set $19.95 $9.95 less 40% = $5.97
   
7. Penny Scallan – Girl Stripe Gumboots $29.95 less 40% = $17.97
   
8. BabyLegs – Jelly Bean $13.00 less 40% = $7.80
   
9. Dashbaby – Zebra Clutch $34.95 less 40% = $20.97
   
10. Beep Beep Slings – Betty $75.00 less 40% = $45.00
    
11. Tyrrell Katz – Ballet Kit Bag $29.95 less 40% =$17.97

My Keiko stocks a very stylish collection of brands including Aden & Anais, Appaman, Babu, BabyLegs, babysparewear, Baobab, Beep Beep Slings, Billie Goat Soap, Blue Racoon, BoscoBear, Brolly Sheets, Custard Pie, Dripstick, Elegant Baby, Fairy Floss Creations, Fehn Baby, Gin & Tonic, hiPP, Hotbubba, Hullubullu, Il Tutto, Infancey, Jock & Tilly, Locolili, Look At The Wall, Lotus Linens, Luv A Bub, Melobaby, My Keiko, Nature Baby, Nature’s Child, Penny Scallan, Plumb, Read With Me, Renee Pinto, Respisense, Scout, Skeanie, Snuza, Sticky Baby Company, Totseat, Tyrrell Katz London, Uchi, Urban Rituelle

My Keiko charge $8.50 for standard postage, and $10.50 for Express Post, Australia wide. Orders over $150 are delivered for FREE. International orders are welcome. Visit Terms and Conditions page for full shipping and delivery details.

Post written by Leah

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Be prepared…I am about to do one of those proud mummy outbursts where I proclaim how smart, wonderful and truly talented my daughter has become. Oh yes people, I am bursting with mummy excitement because my little darling has mastered toilet training without any help other than a few no nappy days and a few sets of BabyLegs from Babes In Arms – www.babesinarms.com.au. BabyLegs are ingenious inventions that have continued to move me through some of the most difficult milestones of both baby and toddlerhood including refusal to wear jumpers in winter (add BabyLegs under long-sleeve tees for added warmth); toilet training (no need to fumble with pants or tights); early morning nappy changes (no need to remove any clothing); unforseen cold nights (add a layer with BabyLegs to prevent waking bub) and so many more.

You can march into Autumn with an exciting new range of BabyLegs including the *new* NEWBORN collection. As you might expect, the NEWBORN range is a miniature version of the standard ‘toddler to teen’ range that has been created especially for new born babies. Created in the softest organic cotton, with seven cuter-than-cute designs for boys and girls, and priced at just $12.95, they make the perfect gift and addition to ever newborn baby’s wardrobe.

Babes in Arms are offering all KSF readers a super do0per deal to help you prepare for winter and make those night changes easy peasy. Take 15% off the entire BabyLegs range (*excluding already reduced stock) by entering discount code KSFFEB11 at checkout until 23 March 2011. Want more? Spend $50+  and you’ll automatically receive FREE postage, Australia-wide. Move as fast as your legs will carry you to this fabbo deal!

Discounted prices quoted below are applicable with code KSFFEB11 until 23 March 2011 only.

1. Lil’ Rainbow Organic BabyLegs (NEWBORN) $12.95 LESS 15%= $11.01 Rainbow BabyLegs (TODDLER) $12.95 LESS 15%= $11.01
2. Lil’ Sweetheart Organic Newborn $12.95 LESS 15%= $11.01
3. Pink Baby Organic BabyLegs Newborn $12.95 LESS 15%= $11.01
4. Scattered Seeds BabyLegs $12.95 LESS 15%= $11.01
5. Posies BabyLegs $12.95 LESS 15%= $11.01
6. Fresca BabyLegs $12.95 LESS 15%= $11.01
7. Bolt BabyLegs $12.95 LESS 15%= $11.01
8. Asteroid BabyLegs $12.95 LESS 15%= $11.01
9. BabyLegs Ballerina $12.95 LESS 15%= $11.01

Babes in Arms ship from $6.00 and offer free shipping for all orders over $50.00. Please click here for all shiping T&C.

Post written by Olivia

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When it comes to deciding what you need for your baby or child you just can’t  beat an experienced mama. Denise at Chic Kids – www.chickids.com.au – is all that and more: she’s a mother full-grown triplets, and now also a grandmother. With this under her belt, there’s not much she doesn’t know about raising kids. Denise has seen fads come and go and has tried out countless products for herself and truly knows what is a must-have and what you can leave on the shelf.

Denise has poured this knowledge into her fine store, and at Chic Kids you’ll only find keepers. Clothing brands stocked include Moppit, Baobab, Bebe, Marquise, Fresh Baked, Bay Bee Cino, Cheeky Monkey, Plum and Eternal Creation, with footwear and leggings from Starchild shoes, Tippy Toes Socks and Babylegs, and toys courtesy of Mamas & Papas, Kaloo, Crocodile Creek, Kate Finn, Gund, Sparkle T, Babyboo, Taggies and Brio.

Denise and her team are gearing for Christmas and want to share the love with you. All orders will be gift-wrapped FREE of charge PLUS you’ll receive a FREE Disney Fairies or Disney Princess Lip Gloss or Lip Balm (a great stocking stuffer!). The best is yet to come though: enter ‘CHICKIDSKSF‘ at checkout to receive a 20% discount store-wide, including a fantastic collection of products already on sale 30% off , until midnight 28 October 2010 only. Make your move now, and be smiling come Christmas!

Discounted prices quoted below are valid with code CHICKIDSKSF only until midnight 28 October 2010.

1. Fresh Baked Mini Cord Ra Ra Skirt $39.95 less 20% = $31.96
2. Fresh Baked Denim Shortalls $39.95 less 20% = $31.96
3. Bebe Scott Print Sleep Pod $53.95 less 20% = $43.16
4. Babytalk Growsuit – Silent Night $14.95 less 20% = $11.96
5. Bebe Jnr Marley Board Shorts $39.95 less 20% = $31.96
6. Malia Surf Hat $15.95 less 20% = $12.76
7. Starchild Jolly Pirate – Blue Striped $39.95 less 20% = $31.96
8. Bathtime Buddies $5.95 less 20% = $4.76
9. Bebe Argyle Boy’s Vest $47.95 less 20% = $38.96
10. Baobab Mint Tulle Dress $48.95 less 20% = $39.16
11. Bebe Jnr Black Slub Linen Shorts $46.95 less 20% = $37.56

Chic Kids’ stunning list of stocked brands includes favourites such as Aden + anais, Annabel Trends, Aroma Baby, Asthma Friendly, Babymode, Baby Einstein, Babyboo, Babylegs, Baobab, Baby Bee Cino, Beach Bums, Bebe by Minihaha, Bebe Jnr by Minihaha, Books To Wear, Bright Starts, Brio, Bunnykins, Cheeky Monkey, Chic Kids, Crocodile Creek, Disney DVD, Dolly Up, Eternal Creation, Fairy Girls, Fresh Baked, Get Fresh, GUND, Jacques Farel, Kaloo, Kate Finn, Kiddy Sac, Le Bon, Little Heros, Little Swish, Look at the Wall, Mamas & Papas, Marquise, Mini Mermaid, Mon Tressor, Mooo, Mooo – New, Mooo T-shirts, Mooo Toys, Moppit, Mother Hen, New Seasons, No Throw, okidokie, Opal London, Ozbozz, Pebbles, Plumb, Poche, Princess Ratbag Pettiskirts, S & S Fortuna, Sckoon Organic, Soda Kids, Sparkle T, Star & Rose, Starchild, Taggies, The Happiest Baby, Tickled Pink, Tkxi Surf, verymeri, Walt Disney Records, Wild Eagle Trading and yoli-poli.

Postage at Chic Kids is determined by weight and/or size. For most items postage will be $7.95. Orders over $200 receive free postage. See the Chic Kids FAQs for details.

Post written by Leah

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To be honest, I’ve never really been as experimental with Master R’s wardrobe as I am with both my own and Miss N’s. I haven’t thought through boys accessories or taking risks. He’s a bit of a trackie pants and tee kind of boy, so I’ve been reluctant to change that winning formula.

But, you know what? After finding and falling in love with the The Hipster Mom, aka Samantha Moeller, I’ve realised that my personal fashion philosophy of simply adding a few statement pieces to your staple wardrobe will work just as perfectly for my little man; the formula is think through purchases and work out what you’re channeling: boho, rocker boy; preppie etc.  Using Samantha’s little boy, Fritz, as inspiration I have searched for a collection of ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ pieces that will make dressing your boy a whole heap of fun. Don’t forget to always let your little one’s own style flow through – the outcome is always impressive!

1. Munster Fooey Tee – white Tiny People $40.00
2. Edz Kidz Ear Muffs – Blue Baby Ear Muffs $26.00
3. Tommy Rocket Guitar Tank My Baby Rocks $39.95
4. Drum and Trace Tee Green Eyed Monster CornflowerBlue $35.00
5. Rock Your Baby Mosh Pit Tee Cradle Rock $29.95; Rock Your Baby Skater Shorts – Red/Black Check Cradle Rock $39.95; Harlequin Scalf – dark blue Tiny People $30 Now $21
6. Love Police Long Way to the Shops Little Styles $34.95
7. Funky Jolly Jack BabyLegs Babes in Arms $14.95
8. Let’s Rock Guitar Bag (Black) Kawaii Kids $35.00
9. Rock Your Baby Kids About To Rock tee Baby’s Got Style $28.00
10. PlanToys Wooden Musical Band Drum Set Metro Mum $104
11. Silly Reflection – Lunch MoneyMonkeytail & Wellington $19.95
12. Trunk ltd AC/DC Big Gun Tee – Cheeky Little Monsters $59.95
13. GogoYubari Tee- Gabrial Saynte $25.99
14. Littlehorn Mixed Tape Tee Ten Little Indians $39.95

Please check individual sites for shipping details, and always remember to look at KidStyleFile’s All Current Deals page to make sure you’re getting the best deal around.