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Today’s post written by Anna

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So, does anyone know how you get a job as one of Santa’s elves? Because I think that is one gig I could really get into to! And if I could create my own position, it would Chief-of-Ideas Elf!  I’d have to keep it on the hush-hush from dear old Santa, but one of the first spots I would be going to collect ideas would be 5 Little Monkeys – www.5littlemonkeys.com.au!

First stop for ideas is fashion (of course!). 5 Little Monkeys stock clothing for girls in sizes 000-12, and sizes 000-16 for boys from fantastic brands including: Ouch Clothing, Miatom, Oobi, Baobab, Wilkie, Nurtured by Nature, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Three Little Trees and run Scotty run just to name a few.

But what gets this little elf all excited, are the fantastic range of products to be found in the pages titled Gifts and Fun and Accessories! So many delightful ideas to be found in here like the button necklaces from Spotted Giraffe, or a drink flask or two from Alex & Charli.

Children, art and craft are three things that are just meant to go together. So, next ideas to note down are from the fabulous brand Spencil proudly stocked by 5 Little Monkeys, for all things arty and crafty.  And then I would happily add one of everything from the range from Tiger Tribe - just to be sure I wasn’t missing out on any of their fantastic ideas.

There are also lots and lots of goodies to be found under $10, making 5 Little Monkeys a one stop shop for filling Christmas stockings this year. Don’t have a stocking? Pick up the perfect one at 5LM in the form of Cocoon Couture’s White Tweet Christmas Sack!

Until midnight 23 November 2009, KSF readers can take a hefty 20% off the Gifts and Fun and Accessories categories at 5 Little monkeys. Simply enter code ‘KSFSANTA’ at checkout to redeem. Plus, as an added bonus for all your savvy shopping, all orders over $100 will receive a FREE Chrissy pressie.

A. Spotted Giraffe Button Necklace – Petra $19.95 with 20% off = $15.95
B. Hess-Spielzeug Blue Flower Rattle $11.95 with 20% off = $9.55
C. Flirty Bird Cupcake Snap Clip Twin Pack $9.95 with 20% off = $7.95
D. Tiger Tribe Enchanted Fairies Magnet Set $9.95 with 20% off = $7.95
E. Monster Couture Captain Shaggy Beanbag – Red $99.00 with 20% off = $79.20
F.  Flirty Bird Blue Circle Hair Tie Twin Pack $7.90 with 20% off = $6.30
G.  Tiger Tribe Pink Elephant Single String Mobile $31.95 with 20% off = $25.55
H. Alex & Charli Pirate Drink Flask $14.95 with 20% off = $11.95
I. Cocoon Couture White Tweet Christmas Sack $55.00
J. Spencil Paint Pen Set $12.10 with 20% off = $9.70
K.  Tiger Tribe Transport Magnetic Play Book $21.95 with 20% off = $17.55
L. Alex & Charli Pearls for Girls Bracelet $39.95 with 20% off = $31.95

5 Little Monkeys stocks clothing that is as wearable as it is fashionable.  You will find stock from Ouch Clothing, Miatom, Oobi, Baobab, Wilkie, Nurtured by Nature, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Three Little Trees, x&y threads, Blissy, Wild Things of Noosa, Redsand, Boxdale, run Scotty run, Mon Tresor, Flirty Bird, Baby Legs, Baobab, Aden & Anais, L’il Fraser, Alex & Charli, Hess-Spielzbeug, Keptin-Jr, Rush, Bobble Art, Walnut Melbourne, Holster Sandals, Cocoon Couture, Ikaboo, Kaboosh, Tiger Tribe, Honky Tonk and Gertie & me.

5 Little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage Australia-wide. Check out their Shipping and Returns Page for all the specific details including charges for International orders.

Today’s post written by Leah

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After having my babies, my taste for fashion has been consumed by something new – it has shifted from the ladies racks to the children’s department. These days its All About Baby, and that suits me just fine. Last night I was delighted to discover a store with that exact name!

All About Baby – www.allaboutbaby.com.au – stocks a fine range of Australian and International labels in clothing, sleep, bath, stationary, décor, educational toys and party items. There is something on site for every taste and for every budget. (Don’t miss the substantial clearance corner for discounts up to 50% – prices start at an incredible $7.00!!!)

Select from brands including Alex & Charli, Alimrose Designs, BabyLegs, Bajo, Boo Boo Buddy, Bosom Buddy, Cleanspray, Cookey Cat, Cot Couture, Crocodile Creek, Earlybirds, Embellish’d, Envirosax, Infancy, Knit Knit, Lark & Friends, Lifestyle Parenting, Little Beetle, Mamas & Papas, Manik Wear, Marquise, Medi Buddy, Miinki Moop, Milk Bands, Milk Screens, Moppit, Origami Mami, Peanut Shell, Pure Baby, Right Bank Babies, Sandy Brennan, Smirk, and Snapper Lounge Media.

All About Baby have just received their final shipment from Australian label Alex & Charli and it’s just divine. Comprised of easy-wear and look-great pieces for babies, and boys and girls to 5 years, Alex & Charli has everything you need to have fun in the summer sun: there are cute bloomers, funky bodysuits, towelling and cotton dresses, shorts, singlets, pre-walkers and of course, their famous Pearls for Girls and cute drink bottles.

You won’t find so much Alex & Charli anywhere else: Teagan at AAB carries 45 individual pieces from the Alex and Charli collection which is the most comprehensive selection on the web. The problem is settling on which pieces to get!

Teagan is making it easier decide by offering KidStyleFile readers a 15% off storewide discount until 25 November 2009: enter promo code ‘KSF1109′ at checkout to redeem and you can choose the lot!!

Discounted prices quoted below are applicable with code (read above) until 25 November 2009 only.

1. Alex & Charli – Singlet – Blue & Red Flower $29.95 less 15% = $25.45
2. Alex & Charli – Towelling Dress – Yellow $64.95 less 15% = $55.20
3. Alex & Charli – Singlet – Surfer $29.95 less 15% = $25.45
4. Alex & Charli – Bloomers – Blue & Red $34.95 less 15% = $29.70 and Alex & Charli – Mary Jane – White $34.95 less 15% = $29.70
5. Alex & Charli – Shorts – Surfer $24.95 less 15% = $21.20 and Alex & Charli – Boat Shoe – Pale Blue $24.95 less 15% = $21.20
6. Alex & Charli – Bodysuit – Rocket $34.95 less 15% = $29.70
7. Alex & Charli – Bubble Dress – Blue & Red $64.95 less 15% = $55.20
8. Alex & Charli – Pearls for Girls $39.95 less 15% = $33.95

All About Baby ships Australia wide via Australia Post from $5.15. International Postage is welcome and begins at $8.15. View all postage and delivery information here.

Today’s post written by Leah

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Since becoming a mum I have added two new hobbies to my repertoire of interests: kids fashion and competitions; so you can imagine my glee when I came across Babies and Kids – www.babiesandkids.com.au – and discovered their expansive range of children’s fashion labels AND a range of competitions and giveaways!

You too will be rubbing your hands together in anticipation of a number of fabulous deals open to you when you cruise on over to the site- and many of them don’t require a purchase!!

To begin with, Babies and Kids have some gorgeous summer ranges including Minihaha dresses and Woof! tops and boardies; Eternal Creation; Toetum’s new floral range (preorders available); Ohme-Ohmi; Bacche, Bright Bots and Max and Tilly (which are both nearly sold out already!)

I don’t know about you, but for me I just love competitions of any sort – the idea of doing barely anything in order to take home something fabulous is only surpassed by the actual win!

At Babies and Kids you are rewarded just for being a fan! Subscribe to the Babies and Kids newsletter (go to the sign-up box on their homepage) between 19 October and 9 December 2009, and instantly go into the draw to win a Christmas hamper valued at over $1000!

The centrepiece of the prize pack is Patches, the Mamas & Papas Rocking Horse, valued at over $500, which is suitable from three years. If your little one is too young to ride Patches he will make a beautiful statement in your nursery until your little cowboy or cowgirl is ready to climb into the saddle. Other components of this porize include a Comfy Easy PC system, two Alex and Charli water bottles, a Little Beetle Kinder bag, a $200 clothing voucher and a Mamas & Papas Christmas stocking

If you are already a Babies and Kids subscriber send Heather at Babies and Kids a message with the comment “Count me in!” to enter the comp. Effortless, yes?

But wait, there’s more!

No summer outfit is complete without a pair of coordinated shoes! I personally recommend Old Soles as they were one of only a handful of brands that fit my Dear Daughters chubby *wide* feet.

Spend $50 or more on anything in-store at Babies and Kids and go into the draw to win one of two pairs of Old Soles. The two winners can choose the size and colour (subject to availability). Spend $100 or more and go into the draw to win a $300 shopping spree!

And just when you thought there couldn’t possibily be any more….

Babies and Kids have also created their own blog. To celebrate they have some super hot deals on b.box (10-50% off or FREE). Visit the blog for more details.

Expecting a baby? Contact B&K with your name, email address and expected due date (or their age), and you will receive monthly emails with offers and discounts exclusive to Baby Club members. The Baby Club will also have a big focus on helpful information for new mums including interviews with parenting experts on hot topics, such as overcoming sleep problems and when to start solids. And if you spend $100 or more at Babies and Kids you’ll receive 10% off all purchases for a year.

What else, you ask?

For ongoing, monthly and once-off specials click on ‘red hot specials‘ at the bottom of the Babies and Kids website, and finally, all orders $50+ placed at Babies and Kids until 31 October 2009 will be shipped absolutely free! Phew! It’s *all* good!!

1. Ohme-Ohmi Helicopter Tee $39.95
2. Minihaha Bengal Bay V-Neck Dress $63.95
3. Eternal Creation Coralie Party Dress $38.95
4. Old Soles Hip Hop Jogger $49.95 Old Soles Mary Jane Butterfly Shoe (Hot Pink) $49.95 (Enter the draw to win when you spend $50+ in store)
5. Minihaha Salvador Frill Dress $64.95
6. b.box Beep Beep Nappy Wallet $34.95
7. Toetum Red Frill Sleeved Tee $29.95 Toetum White Frill Skirt $34.95
8. WOOF Hibiscus Board Shorts $39.90
9. Bacche Baboon Tee (2-6 years) EXCLUSIVE to B&K $34.95
Christmas hamper WIN ME!
W. A Little Beetle Kinder bag
I. Mamas & Papas ‘Patches’ Rocking horse
N. A Comfy Easy PC system
M. Merino Kids Sleeping Bag (exclusive to KSF winner!)
E. Two Alex and Charli water bottles
AND a $200 clothing voucher and a Mamas and Papas Christmas stocking

Babies and Kids stock a wide range of labels including: b.box; Pure Baby; Gaia Oragnic Cotton; Max and Tilly, Marquise, Plum, Minihaha, Woof!, Bebe, Tiny Minymo, Minymo, Eternal Creation, Baobab, Bacche, Agoo, Mamas & Papas, Yunginz, Ecoboo, Toetum, Piccalilly, Old Soles, Pram Rock, Pink Chicken, Merino Kids, In the Round, Uttam, Ohme-Ohmi, Alex and Charli, Books to Wear, Cozibug, Bright Bots, Cozyosko, 5 Star Baby, Itzy Ritzy, Little Beetle, and Little Amigos.

Babies and Kids charge $7.65 flat fee Express Post delivery Australia wide. Orders over $50 are shipped free until 31 October 2009. International orders are welcome: delivery charges are $15 to New Zealand, and $20 to the rest of the world. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Right-O KidStyleFilers, if you are bargain hunting I have good news: you can have the day off because today the bargain hunting has been done for you! For your one-stop-shop for end of season bargains, head straight to My Baby Rocks – My Baby Rocks – www.mybabyrocks.com.au.

Mary from My Baby Rocks is getting a little wild with an EXTRA 10% OFF all sale prices for KSF readers: that brings some items to a whopping 70% off.  Crazy, I know!! Enter “Gimme10″ at checkout to take advantage off this amazing offer. But hurry; offer closes midnight August 21 2009.

This sale is sure to rock your world with items across the whole range for babies, boys and girls. You can get baby rompers from hip brands Sooki Baby and Alex & Charli, funky long or short sleeve tees from Tees2Knees and some delightful hair accessories from Rileah Designs – so much good stuff and starting as low as $4.45, the prices are soooo nice!! Head to the clearance sale page and use the “filter by” search tool to get to your bargains quickly.

Check out my top picks on style and price below, but seriously, to make the most of this sale you’ll need to stop reading and head on over!

A. Rileah Design Strawberry Print Headband – $8.95 $4.95 less 10% = $4.45
B. Sooki Baby Red In The Hood Romper – $34.95 $19.95 less 10% = $17.95
C. Freshbaked Boys L/S Henley Shirt – Grey: $31.95 $15.45 less 10% = $13.90
D. Rileah Design Gingham Flower Hair Tie – $6.45 $4.95 less 10% = $4.45
E. Freshbaked Knitted Vest – Ming Green – $34.95 $24.95 less 10% = $22.45
F. Two Belles Girls Skinny Leg Cuff Jean – $72.95 $39.95 less 10% = $35.95
G. Two Belles Wincey Girls Baby Doll Knit – $66.95 $36.95 less 10% = $33.25
H. Rileah Design Fabric Ruffle Clip- Blue – $9.95 $7.95 less 10% = $7.15
I. Alex & Charli Retro Circles Romper – Blue – $39.95 $24.95 less 10% = $22.45
J. Tees2Knees L/S Marle Grey Spotty Bat – $34.95 $22.95 less 10% = $20.65
K. Tommy Rocket Boys Slim Fit Old Favs Denim Jean – $72.95 $49.95 less 10% = $44.95

My Baby Rocks stock fashion and accessories for baby and kids from the following designers: Alex & Charli, Annelia Designs, Applique, Baby Phat, Bobble Art, Books To Wear, Bosco Bear, Coco Belle Designs, Freshbaked, Huggalugs, Itsy Bitsy, Lil Spunk, Moppit, Munchking, Plum, Rileah Designs, Rondeau Industries, Rush, Skeanie, Sooki Baby, Tees2Knees, Tickled Pink, Tiny Tribe, Tommy Rocket and Two Belles

My Baby Rocks send via Express Post starting at just $6.00. International orders are welcome. Click here for full postage and delivery information. 

Today’s post written by Miki

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Does your baby rock?  I know mine does, so naturally I love to shop for him at My Baby Rocks – www.mybabyrocks.com.au. What’s not to love at this rockin’ store?

First of all, there’s the brands stocked: Alex & Charli, Bobble Art, Books To Wear, Tommy Rocket and Two Belles, Plum, Tees2Knees, Sooki Baby and lots more!

Then there’s the hip, fun layout of the site and how easy it is to use.  Seriously, I spend a lot of time looking at shopping websites online, and this is one of the simplest I’ve found to use.  Mary at My Baby Rocks has put a lot of work into making a site worth visiting, and she has certainly succeeded!

And on top of that winning combination, you get the fabbo deals that Mary runs – take this new season Winter sale as an example:

From the 11-26 May 2009, you can get the following fantastic discounts using the code ‘mbrwinter’:

15% off Alex & Charli, Annelia Designs and Bobble Art Hair Clips!
20% off Tommy Rocket, Two Belles and Plum!
25% off Books to Wear Pyjamas and Applique backpacks!

Discount applies to new season winter clothing only (no further discounts on already reduced merchandise).

I recommend checking out the fun, colourful little applique backpacks which are cheap to start with, and then marked down by 25%!  The Books To Wear pyjamas are marked down by 25% as well, and they’re so cute, you’ve got to see the full range.

Now on top of that, you’ve got to check out the sale category at MBR.  Chockablock full of spectacular discounts, including items at less than half price, I guarantee you won’t be able to resist adding piles of things to your shopping cart!

From 11-26 May 2009, you can take get the following fantastic discounts using the code ‘mbrwinter’:

- 15% off Alex & Charli, Annelia Designs and Bobble Art Hair Clips!
- 20% off Tommy Rocket, Two Belles and Plum!
- 25% off Books to Wear PJs and Applique backpacks!

1. Alex & Charli Blue Retro Circles L/S Top & Matching Bottoms, $49.95 less 15% = $42.45
2. Books To Wear ‘All Sides’ Girls Winter PJ – Pink, $39.95 less 25% =$29.96
3. Two Belles Wincey ‘Love & Peace’ Tee, $44.95 less 20% = $35.96
4. Plum Boys Infant Vintage Striped Romper, $26.95 less 15% = $22.90
5. Bobble Art Fabric Button Elastics (2pk), $7.95 less 15% = $6.75
6. Bobble Art Applique Backpack – Monkey, $29.95 less 25% = $22.46
7. Books To Wear ‘Baby Boy’ Winter PJ – Blue, $34.95 less 25% = $26.21
8. Plum White Spotted L/S Tee & Matching Leggings, $32.95 less 20% = $26.36
9. Annelia Designs Large Flower Clip – Blue, $8.95 less 15% = $7.60
10. Tommy Rocket Boys Tijuana Hoodie, $59.95 less 20% = $47.96
11. Bobble Art Applique Backpack – Aeroplane, $29.95 less 25% = $22.46

My Baby Rocks charge a flat rate of $5.00 postage, or $7.50 for Express shipping, and international orders are welcome. View all postage and delivery information here.

Today’s post written by Angela

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My Baby Rocks – www.mybabyrocks.com.au – has burst onto the scene, and is already lighting up 2009 with a huge launch sale: 60% off all baby and kids clothing labels. PLUS, subscribe to My Baby Rocks, and receive an additional 10% discount off all orders, including sale stock. YOWZA! Told you this was hot!!

Stocking a street-cool range of baby and kids threads from Akademiks, Alex & Charli, Apple Bottoms, Baby Phat, Bobble Art, Books To Wear, Bosco Bear, Ecko, Enyce, Freshbaked, Itsy Bitsy, Lil Spunk, Moppit, MunchKing Wall Art (exclusive to My Baby Rocks), Plum, Rush, Sooki Baby, Tickled Pink, Tiny Tribe, Tommy Rocket, and Two Belles, My Baby Rocks has hip little babies, and boys and girls covered with urban style.

I just love the Alex & Charli appliqued separates and sets, Moppit fans should rush on over for great bargains, and just arrived at My Baby Rocks is Lil Spunk – adorable bloomers for boys and girls – and MunchKing Wall Art, which is exclusive to MBR.

A special note too for Tommy Rocket and Two Belles fans: these labels will be available for the under 2’s in February, and MBR will be stocking them – yay!

I’ve included some of my fave picks at MBR below to get you started. Go forth, and save BIG!

Prices quoted are sale prices as at 1 January 2008. Sale runs while stocks last only. Take an extra 10% off marked prices by subscribing to My Baby Rocks.

1. Moppit Robot Dragon Tee $36.95 $24.95
2. Alex & Charli Plane Applique Singlet $23.95 $17.95
3. Tommy Rocket Red Stripe Shirt $54.95 $32.95
4. Moppit Stripe Roger Tee $44.95 $29.95
5. Books to Wear Navy Pyjama Set $34.95 $19.95
6. Tiny Tribe Giraffe Tee $24.95 $14.95
7. Alex & Charli Applique Bloomer Set $34.95 $21.95
8. Noughts and Crosses Game $4.95 (not on sale, by so cool: definitely one to pop in your cart!)
9. Baby Phat Suspender Top with Cat print $36.95 $26.95
10. Books to Wear Pink Pyjama Set $29.95$19.95
11. Moppit Charcoal Pixie Dress $49.95 $39.95
12. Tickled Pink Baby Blue Dress $39.95 $25.95
13. Tickled Pink Reversible Hat $8.95 $7.50

My Baby Rocks charge a flat rate of $5.00 postage, or $7.50 for Express shipping, and international orders are welcome. View all postage and delivery information here.

Today’s post written by Miki.

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It’s a chilly old spring this year, isn’t it?  I’ve just had a look at a weather forecast chart for Australia, and there’s not one capital city without a little cloud or rain picture hanging over them for today.

That’d be fine – heck, we can use the rain! – but if your kids have grown out of last winter’s raincoats and boots, like mine has, you’ll be a bit stuck because they’re hard to find at this time of year.

Luckily for us Kinder Kaboodle - www.kinderkaboodle.com.au – comes to the rescue.  Not only do they stock ravishing rainwear (Smelly Welly, Western Chief and Penny Scallan among others) but it’s discounted at 20% off!

It’s rare to find top brands like this at less than full price so snap ‘em up while they’re hot!  Be smart and buy for next winter as well while you’re at it.

Kinder Kaboodle always stock the latest and best in gear for kinder, pre-school, childcare and school. There’s currently a heap of new goodies to feast your eyes upon, for example the totally adorable new hair clips and accessories from Giddy Giddy – huge range and really affordable.

The new Charlie & Lola range from the popular ABC TV series and the books by Lauren Child will also be a winner – put some of it away for Christmas and you know there’ll be huge smiles on the day.

I think my absolute favourite at Kinder Kaboodle right now is the brand new Bazoongi Kids Mushroom Play House – check it out!  How fantastic is that?!  Boys and girls (and parents) alike will love this one, it’s a great size for mini tea parties and whispering secrets and giggles while being small enough to pack away compactly when it’s not in use.

If you want a 15% discount storewide – including sale items!! – then grab a copy of Shop4Kids magazine for the magic code inside.  If you can’t get hold of the mag, then watch out for the code, included in tomorrow’s KidStyleFile newsletter (if you haven’t already subscriber, do so here).

Kinder Kaboodle are also noteworthy for their stylish FREE giftwrapping!

Kinder Kaboodle stock the following brands: Alex & Charli, Bazoongi Kids, Bestever, Bobble Art, Boys Don’t Wear Bows, Charlie and Lola, Chelona, Chick Pea, Cocoon Couture, Crocodile Creek, Cupcakes Jewellery, Feef, Fleurville, Fruity Faces, Giddy Giddy, Goldfish Gifts, Happy Guru, Hotbods, Jam Industries, Kiddysac, Kids Cold Packs, Little Chipipi, Little Swish, Milestone Press, Mini Rhubarb, Mini Whisk, 4 My Earth, Oscar Blue, Penny Scallan, Rolly Poly Kids, Rush, Smelly Welly, Tatiri, The Bag Tag Studio, Vintage Kid, Western Chief, and Zebra Crossing Club.

From top left in rows:

All prices include the 15% Shop4Kids discount.

Giddy Giddy hair clips are scattered across the image above, $10.95 $9.30 each
Rush Wall Hook – Space Alien, $17.95 $15.25
Alex & Charli ‘Pearls For Girls’ Bracelet, $35.95 $30.55 Beautiful Christening/Baptism/Confirmation gift for a special little girl
Penny Scallan Raincoat ‘Boy Stripe’, $49.95  $41.95 $35.65 and ‘Boy Stripe’ Boots, $29.95  $24.95 $21.20
Tatiri Little Plane Drink Bottle, $14.95 $12.70
Giddy Giddy Fabric Pouch – Red Elephant, $31.95 $27.15
Locolili! Pink Freckle Reversible Headband, $10.95 $9.30
Fleurville Kids Messenger Bag – Olive Green, $59.95 $50.95
Bazoongi Kids Mushroom Playhouse, $129.95 $110.45
Smelly Welly – Strawberry Wellies, $39.95  $27.95 $23.75

Kinder Kaboodle charge $6.00 for parcels up to 500gms and $9.00 for parcels 501gms-3kg, Australia wide. Orders over 3kg will display the charge at checkout. Orders over $120 are shipped free!

Looking for backpacks, bags, tags, drink bottles, sleeping gear, lunch bags and snack keepers, smocks and aprons, sun-hats, rain gear, hair accessories, dress-ups, creative play solutions, funky toys and gifts, and the coolest accessories??

Search no longer: it’s all here at Kinder Kaboodle – www.kinderkaboodle.com.au!

A concept store especially for the pre-schooler, school age and creche-going child, whether you need backpacks and bags, drink bottles, sun-wear, rain-wear, art-ware or sleepover supplies, Kinder Kaboodle is the place for you.

With an incredible range across brands including Alex & Charli, Bazoongi Kids, Bestever, Bobble Art, Boys Don’t Wear Bows, Charlie and Lola, Chelona, Chick Pea, Cocoon Couture, Crocodile Creek, Cupcakes Jewellery, Feef , Fruity Faces, Goldfish Gifts, Happy Guru, Hotbods, Jam Industries, Kiddysac, Kids Cold Packs, Little Chipipi, Little Swish, Milestone Press, Mini Rhubarb, Mini Whisk, 4 My Earth, Oscar Blue, Penny Scallan, Rolly Poly Kids, Rush, Smelly Welly, Tatiri, The Bag Tag Studio, Vintage Kid, Western Chief, and Zebra Crossing Club there is something for every taste and need.

No more rushing around different places looking, Kinder Kaboodle is *the* source!

The question here is not what to buy, but what *not* to buy!! Last week I purchased some new Feef smocks, Alex & Charli drink bottles, and extra Starfish Bump Buddy (can’t have too many of these!!), and I just noticed these socks, which I think we maybe can’t live without!!

I must say that Bernice at Kinder K really goes all out with her gift wrapping; it’s gorgeous! Also, she included a very sweet little gift with the order. Make a purchase and you’ll get one too

To get 15% off the purchase price store-wide 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.)

Note 2 Dec 2009: this code is now expired.

As the rain pitter-pats outside my window, my first pick of the day is the Penny Scallan rainwear, just landed at Kinder Kaboodle.

The new Penny Scallan raincoats ($49.95) are so soft to touch (not stiff like as per usual ‘plastic’ raincoats situation) and look so groovy! Match them with the new Penny Scallan Boy Stripe and and Penny Scallan Girl Stripe Gumboots ($29.95 per pair) for wet-weather readiness.

Also, I’m loving the new Penny Scallan Pop-up Umbrellas ($19.95), which fold down to a compact 23cm – ideal for popping in school bags.

Other things on the shopping list today:

(Beautiful, huh? Colours make me feel good!!)

I can’t let today’s post go by without mentioning the Feef smocks ($34.95) which I deem to be the best smocks in existence. I know this from experience; we have literally 10 different kinds, and the Feef smocks are the only ones that don’t soak through. They are a made from a thick, but soft, coated fabric that really protects clothes; no more Napisan-ing after playgroup!

If you’re in the market for a super-cool lunch bag for your little one, consider the Bestever Lunch Bags ($29.95 $23.95) How cool is this Croc? also available in Puppy Dog and Zebra.

For drink bottles, you can’t go past Alex & Charli’s Drink Bottles ($14.95) – goodness knows I didn’t

A beautiful new addition to Kinder Kaboodle’s super range of bags are the Chickpea range of products. How gorgeous are these Chickpea Library Bags ($25.95) with their divine vintage-retro prints?

If you are looking for solid colour bags, I highly commend the Kiddysac bags. We have been using our bags for 4 months now and they still look new!!

To ensure your child’s bag doesn’t get lost, consider attaching a Personalised Bag Tag (only $9.95 including postage!) from The Bag Tag Studio. Bernice at Kinder Kaboodle will take your order, and send it to The Bag Tag Studio, who will create your tags and sends it direct to you on Bernice’s behalf to speed up the delivery process. These tags are great quality and come in a wide range of gorgeous styles.

Other things I’m eyeing off are the new cooking products from Mini Whisk (starting from $15.95), the super-cute Bestever bag accessories, $8.95, (pictured above in Bird and Dog, and also available in Sheep and Lion) and the My School Days Record Book ($34.95) from Milestone Press.

Kinder Kaboodle charge $6.00 for parcels up to 500gms and $9.00 for parcels 501gms-3kg, Australia wide. Orders over 3kg will display the charge at checkout. Orders over $120 are shipped free!

International shipping is available. Contact Bernice at Kinder Kaboodle for a fast and friendly quote.

Okey dokey: for those of you who have been hanging out for some new season’s Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, Fred Bare, GumBoots, Piccolina, Guess Kids, Petit Bateau, Gant, Alex and Charli, Trelise Cooper Kids, BIG and ‘Fiona’ by Fiona Scanlan, Tommy Rocket and Two Belles on the cheap, here is your big chance!

Buckets and Spades – www.bucketsandspades.com.au is offering KidStyleFile readers 25% off when you spend $200.00 on full priced clothes (conditions apply; please read below). This sale ends this Wednesday May 14, so start your engines and race on over!

Also, don’t forget to have a browse in the ‘Specials’ section to see lots of fab summer and winter clothing and shoes on sale and going cheap!

Check previous posts – May 1 and April 18 – for my hot picks.

Buckets and Spades run two impressive bricks and mortar stores as well as the online store, so there is a special process for placing orders.Here’s what you need to do to score your 25% discount:

1. Collect all the items you love into the shopping cart
3. Submit your order to Buckets and Spades - Mention ‘KSFSALE′ in the comments field so Zlata knows to give you the 25% discount
4. Note that no payment is required at this stage
5. After Zlata and her team receive your order they will check stock, and then phone you to arrange payment over the phone.

Jump over to Buckets and Spades now.

*Minimum spend $200.00 on full-priced clothes before postage charge added. Excludes sale items, shoes, prewalkers, accessories, sunglasses, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh (EMMM) Pure Baby.

Buckets and Spades send via Express Post only Australia wide. The charges are: up to 500 g $7.00, and up to 3 k $10.00 for postage. International orders are warmly welcomed; contact Zlata for a quote via the ‘Contact us’ menu option.

Just a friendly reminder that the Buckets and Spades – www.bucketsandspades.com.au very fine 15% off deal ends at midnight tomorrow.

Grab new season’s Eeeni Meeni Miini Moh, Fred Bare, GumBoots, Piccolina, Guess For Kids, Petit Bateau, Gant, Kaloo, Alex and Charli, Trelise Cooper Kids, BIG and ‘Fiona’ by Fiona Scanlan, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles and the very finest footwear brands including Diesel, Giocattoli, Garvalin, Agatha Ruiz De La Prada, Lelli Kelly, Bimbi, and Tip Toey Joey 15% off.

You will not find winter stock for these labels cheaper than this anywhere!

Also, don’t forget to have a browse in the ‘Specials’ section to see lots of fab summer and winter clothing, and shoes on sale and going cheap!

Buckets and Spades carry literally *thousands* of products, and cater for babies from birth and kids up to 12 years. It’s all here for your shopping pleasure!

I just love playing amateur stylist at Buckets and Spades. Check out my head to toe outfits for boys and girls. (Can you tell I dig red? ) How much will these outfits liven up a grey winter’s day!! Love’em!

(Note: no links provided as Buckets and Spades is a frames-based site. The search engine works great though, so if you like what you see here, type type type!)

BIG by Fiona Scanlan Crochet Hood Jacket $89.95 15% off – $76.45
Gumboots Owl Forestry Friends Top $39.95 15% off – $33.95
Little Horn Pavalova Skirt red $59.95 15% off – $50.95 I bought these skirts last year (in pink; no red available then: bummer!) They are truly the most wonderful confections, and this is a FABULOUS price, so snap them up before they sell out like last year!
Piccolina Stripe Legging in red and white $39.95 15% off – $33.95
Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Snail Boot $162.95 15% off – $138.50

Fred Bare Jean (style 1303) $77.00 15% off – $65.45
Fred Bare Stripe Henley $48.40-$55 15% off – $41.14-$46.75
Garvalin Shoe (style 71132) $129.95 15% off – $110.45
Gumboots Fur-lined Zip Sweat $69.95 15% off – $59.45

Buckets and Spades run two impressive bricks and mortar stores as well as the online store, so there is a special process for placing orders.Here’s what you need to do to score your 15% discount:

1. Register with the Buckets and Spades VIP club – Select the ‘VIP’ menu option, follow instructions, complete and submit
2. Collect all the items you love into the shopping cart
3. Submit your order to Buckets and Spades - your email address verifies your VIP club membership, and entitles you to 10% off. *Mention‘KidStyleFile′ in the comments field so Zlata knows to give you an additional 5% discount*
4. Note that no payment is required at this stage
5. After Zlata and her team receive your order they will check stock, and then phone you to arrange payment over the phone.

Swoop over to Buckets and Spades now.

Buckets and Spades send via Express Post only Australia wide. The charges are: up to 500 g $7.00, and up to 3 k $10.00 for postage. International orders are warmly welcomed; contact Zlata for a quote via the ‘Contact us’ menu option.

Check out the Buckets and Spades blog.