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Today’s post written by Angela

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Well, we’re down to the wire now: in one week’s time exactly it will be Christmas Day, and time to rest and play with gusto! To help me in my quest to find the best Christmas gifts for kids I asked some of my favourite online stores what *their* hot picks for kids this Christmas are, and why. I have thoroughly enjoyed the diverse selection of products that have arrived in my inbox – so many fabulous ideas! – and I am thrilled to be sharing part 7, the final instalment in this series, with you today.

Read all previous instalments here.

		“The Zoo Pack is the little kid backpack where “fun meets function!”Whimsical details and durable materials make this the perfect on-the-go pack for kids on-the-go!” - Vikki at TheInfantBoutique.com.au Skip Hop Zoo Pack – (Dog & Penguin pictured) also available Monkey and Mouse, $39.95 each
“Every child needs a ride-on, and Gyro Car is one of the best out. The car moves by itself as the result of the laws of kinetics (no batteries needed: this one’s kid-powered!) when the child turns the steering wheel .” - Jo at TheToyBug.com.au The Original Gyro Car, $110.00
		“This stunning 100% cotton embroidered summer dress from Two Belles will look great on Christmas Day and will go the distance all summer long.” - Mel and Marzena at TinyThreads.com.au Two Belles Embroidered Gypsy Kaftan Dress – $69.95 $29.95
“This pack of 3 mini Automoblox, includes a red sportscar, green ute and blue sedan and would make a great present for one lucky child, or split them to make stocking stuffers or small gifts. The quality is truly remarkable, and the interchangable components utterly ingenious!” – Casey and Carolyn at LittlePossumsToys.com.au Automoblox Mini Cars 3 Pack ‘K’, $52.95
		“This dress is perfect for all Christmas festivities. Every little girl will have fun twirling around like the angel she is in this stunning piece. Made from the beautiful Figgy Pudding line, the rich festive burgundy colour is lightweight and perfect for the holiday season.” - Andrea at SodaPopKids.com.au ZoZoBugBaby Angel Wing Holiday Dress, $79.00

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Looking for quality toys for Santas sack this Christmas? Well, of course!! – it just isn’t Christmas without a toy or two (or three, or *six* ).

Little Possums Toys – www.littlepossumstoys.com.au – has it all going on, with the best offerings from quality toy brands including Alex Toys, annieB’s Automoblox, Brio, Djeco, Felt Tales, Fiesta Crafts, Folkmanis, Goki, Le Toy Van, Little Chipipi, Mamas & Papas, Manhattan Toy Co, Missi Missi, Orchard Toys, Papo, Plan Toys, Schleich, Sevi, The Little Experience, Tiger Tribe, Tolo, Travis Designs, Vtech and WOW Toys UK.

Shop smart and stock up on toys at Little Possums now: until midnight 10 November 2009 KSF readers can take 15% off *everything* in store! Enter promo code ‘KSFSALE’ at checkout to redeem. Little Possums Toys also invites you to take advantage of their beautiful complimentary gift wrap and save yourself some precious time this Christmas.

While you’re over at Little Possums Toys be sure to stop by the Specials section for great deals on quality brands. Check back regularly for fresh discounts on top selling toys. It’s alsso well worth signing up for the Little Possums Toys newsletter to be kept informed of the latest products and subscriber-only offers.

Here are my hot picks, divided into boys and girls selections.

Little Possums Christmas Gifts for Girls

Prices quoted in red are valid with promotional code only (see above) until midnight 10 November 2009.

Le Toy Van Mayberry Manor Doll House – $295.00 less 15% = $250.75
Djeco Flower Mosaic – $19.95 less 15% = $16.95
Djeco My Florist – $89.95 less 15% = $76.45
Djeco Stylish Eve Magnetics – $28.95 less 15% = $24.60
Le Toy Van Honeybake Breakfast Set – $118.00 less 15% = $100.30
Djeco My Cooker – $120.00 less 15% = $102.00
Djeco Billie Brindille’s House -  $48.95 less 15% = $41.60
Le Toy Van Lizzy Fairy Doll – $14.95 less 15% = $12.70
Djeco Birthday Party Teatime – $74.95 less 15% = $63.70

Little Possums Christmas Gifts for Boys

Prices quoted in red are valid with promotional code only (see above) until midnight 10 November 2009.

annieB Red Stripe Play Palace – $285.95 less 15% = $243.05
Le Toy Van Fire Engine Set – $98.95 less 15% = $84.10
Automoblox Mini Cars 3 Pack ‘K’ – $58.95 less 15% = $50.10
Djeco Barbarossa Boat Silhouette Puzzle – $28.95 less 15% = $24.60
Plan Toys Build N Roll – $89.95 less 15% = $76.45
Sevi Jumping Jack Cowboy – $35.95 less 15% = $30.55
Fun in the Sack Game Pack – $111.00 less 15% = $94.35

Little Possums Toys delivery charges are automatically calculated at checkout according to the Australian Post recommendation for product volume, weight and destination. Orders are delivered by either registered Australia Post or Fastway Courier. Contact Little Possums Toys for further details.

Today’s post written by Angela

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I’ve always thought goats were rather clever, and I’m doubly sure now! Take a visit to Green Goat – www.greengoat.com.au – and check out their very smart selection of toys, accessories and clothing for babies and kids from birth upwards.

Green Goat is a compact store offering the cream of the crop. Brands stocked include Bluebird & Honey (on sale 35% off at the moment!!), Motley Monkeys, Plan Toys, Seedling, Cocoon Couture, En Gry & Sif (stunning felted toys – soooo beautiful), Wheely Bugs (our Wheely Bugs are one of the most enduring toys we own!), Big Jigs (looking for a name train? These are the best!) Milk Baby, Kozy Koala, and Verna May Designs, which is exclusive to Green Goat.

Melissa at Green Goat is welcoming you to the Green Goat experience by offering all customers who place orders over $75 until midnight 6 October 2009 a free gift: choose from a Peek-a-Boo Bag (pictured below, rrp $26.96) or a Milk Baby Snotty Grotty Room Spray (pictured below rrp $24.95). Enter ‘KSF Special Gift’ in the comments field together with your gift preference at checkout to redeem. If you choose the Peek-a-Boo Bag please also specifiy colour choice: pink, green or blue.

Green Goat also have a wonderful Rewards Program, so you’ll accrue points to receive great discounts on future purchases, and when you subscribe to the Green Goat newsletter (see the Green Goat homepage) you’ll automatically go into the draw to win a $100.00 Green Goat Gift Voucher.

Check my favourite picks of the day below, including the fabulous Peek-a-Boo bags, 3D Bop Boards, and magnificent Green Toys Recycled Plastic Tea Set – now that’s clever!

A. Cocoon Couture DIY Wall Art – available in a range of designs – $49.95
B. Automoblox Minis: Set of 3 – $59.95
C. Big Jig Train Name Letters – $7.95 per letter
D. En Gry & Sif Muffins in a Box – $49.00
E. Bluebird and Honey 3 piece set ( wrap, tee and romper) – $79.00 $45.00
F. Green Toys Recycled Plastic Tea Set – $49.95
G. 3D Bop Boards (40pc) – $39.00
H. Kozy Koala Sleep Mat – $59.95
I. Peek-a-Boo bags – $26.95
J. Wheely Bug – large – $110.00
K. Bluebird and Honey Pinafore Dress – $79.00 $45.00

Green Goat charge $8.95 flat rate delivery Australia-wide. International orders are very welcome. Click here for Green Goat’s full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Market-leader online baby and kids boutique Urban Baby – www.urbanbaby.com.au – keep us constantly treated to an ever moving feast of the best and the hottest products for babies through to toddlers.

Part of the renewal process involves clearing older and excess stock, and Linda and Chris at Urban Baby do not mess around in this regard: how does up to 75% off sound to get you inspired to shop? Yep, uh-huh, I’m hearing you!!

Right now you can pick up luscious (minimink) faux fur blankets – these provide warmth through the chilly winter nights on all beds in our house – Mamas & Papas nursery equipment, iconic Nest highchairs, cute-as Zuny bookends (which I also think make fab doorstops for a child’s room), and lovely decor pieces marked down to next to nothing to spruce up your home environment with ease. Click here to view the impressive list of products on sale.

It would be most remiss of me not to mention that Urban Baby are now also carrying the new, limited-edition, range of Automoblox, which now come in pink, as well as a new selection of super stylish high-class racers, and a CRV that I’m hoping will inspire grown-up car design. The Automoblox are not on sale, but starting at they are well below the RRP of most other retailers: a snip at $49.95 compared to $60+ most other places. Snap ‘em up quick, before they zoom away to other homes!

Automoblox Limited Editions: $49.95 each at Urban Baby

Urban Baby stock the following baby and kids designers: Aden & Anais, Active People, Alimrose Designs, Alimrose Designs, Allerhand, Angelcare, Annabel Karmel, Annabel Trends, Automoblox, Avent, Babies Only, BabyBjorn, Baby Cubes, Baby Einstein, BabyMoov, Baby Origami,BabySmart, Babyushka, Babu, Badger Balm, Beba Bean, Being Dad DVD Series, Bical Shoes, Billie Baby Soap, Bloom, Boikido, Boon, Brio, Britt Design, Bubbaroo, Built NY, Chelona Wooden Puzzles, Coco & Eli, Cold Coffee, Crocodile Creek, Crocs Shoes, Cushy Couch, Cuski, D-Lux, David Fussenegger, derriere la porte, Djeco, Dunstan Baby Language, Dwink, Emotion & Kids, Eric Carle, Eternal Baby, Fertile Mind, Fiesta Crafts, Fiona Kate – The Box Seat, FLATOUT Bear, Fred, French Bull Kids, Gaia Organic Cotton, GeoMag, giimmö Childrens Lights, Gina Ford, Go-Home, Graham & Brown, Green to Grow, Grobag Sleeping Bags, The HandySitt Company, Heimess, Hipp, Hotslings, Huggalugs, Ikaboo Childrens Lights, Infantino, Inglesina Mhome Collection, Isoki, et4Kids, Jooki Nappy Bags & Accessories, Karamana Kid, Karlsson, Kiddopotamus, KinderKot, Klippan Bruno, Kreative Kritters Window Peelies, Kuki Kids, Lalito, Lambykins, Leander, le-BIG, Lima Bean, Living Textiles, Lodger, Magnetic Poetry, Mamas & Papas, Manhattan Toy, Melobaby, Me Too Collection by Magis, Minimink, Mudpuppy, Mustela Baby, Nesting Moses Baskets, Nest High Chair, Nice 4 Neez, New Native Baby Slings, Noo Designs, Nurture Designs, Oeuf Furniture, Organised Mum, Pebbles Pouches, Philips, PromoOne, Quicksmart, Ramalama, Ribambelle Bijoux Enfants, Rorkus, Shop Girl, SkipHop, Smart Mom, Teething Bling, Starchild Leather Pre-Walker Shoes, Star & Rose, STUFFit, Sunny, Swobbles, Teeny Me, Thermos, Tiger Tribe, Travel Buddies, Trebimbi, Trunki Kids Luggage, UrbanBaby, Vessel, Vice Versa Baby, Wallcandy, Wee Gallery, Wheely Bug, WMF Cutlery and Dinnerware Sets, ZipBin, and ZUNY.

Urban Baby Ship on weight, and interenational orders are most welcome. See the Urban Baby postage and handling page for full shipping cost and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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I don’t know how Sanja at Gifts4Kidz – www.gifts4kidz.com.au – does it, but every time I visit her beautiful online children’s gift store her range seems to have tripled from what it was at the previous visit.  And it was already big to start with!

Not only is there a lot more to drool over – ahem, I mean look at – but every piece is fantastic.  There are loads of my favourite brands represented, such as Pintoy wooden toys, Books To Wear pyjamas, Rush and Wheelybug – and, believe me, that’s the barest sampling!

Sanja also has a knack for finding fantastic new brands and products. SunnyLIFE is one such example – I hadn’t seen their products ’til I browsed G4K – but now I’m a big fan of their beach-themed gifts for slightly older children, and Posh Pyjamas who do stunning sleepwear for teenage girls and adult women.

Sanja is also just about to introduce new lines of clothing including Minihaha, Bebe, Woof!, Marquise and Little Leona.  These will mainly be sold in sets to take all hassle out of buying clothes online – keep your eyes peeled!

The G4K homepage has also been updated with new features such as Show & Tell, featuring a new product each week, and What’s On 4 Kidz which will list up and coming events for kids and families throughout Australia.

What makes Gifts4Kidz so easy to use is that no matter what age the child you’re buying for, whether newborn or teenage or somewhere in between, there’s a whole category of thoughtfully selected presents to choose from.

This of course makes it super-easy to buy for other people’s children – I never do know what to buy for five year old girls! – but also for your own child. You don’t need to wade through a vast array of fluffy toys if you’re buying for a 12 year old boy, but you also don’t need to look at all the cricket sets and skateboards if you’re buying for a toddler girl.  See, easy!  You may *want* to look at everything though, as it’s all so cool!

Gifts4Kidz is offering KSF readers 15% off store-wide until the 10th of April 2009:  just enter ‘KSF09′ at checkout. Please note that this discount cannot be used with any other offer.

You can take 15% off all prices below with the code ‘KSF09′ until 10 April 2009.

1. Roller Surfer Pro, $199.95
2. SunnyLIFE Beach Paddles, $19.95
3. Books To Wear ‘My Fire Truck’ Pyjama, $34.95 $26.25
4. Read With Me Book Set, $32.95
5. Pintoy Teaching Clock, $45.00
6. Britt Black Poppy Mini Dress, $49.95
7. Marquise Romper Gift Set – Stone, $59.95
8. Posh Pyjamas Crest Knit Singlet & Long Pant Set, $99.95 $74.95
9. Passport To Australia Board Game, $59.95
10. Books To Wear ‘Hearts’ Pyjama, $39.95 $29.95
11. Assorted Serenella Tights, from $24.95
12. Pintoy Wooden Toys, from $39.95

Brands stocked at Gifts4Kidz include Automoblox, Britt, Bobble Art, Books To Wear, Chippie Bags & Accessories, Christopher Vine Design, Cudworth, Custard Pie, Jacques Farel, Kate Finn, Le Toy Van, Little Beetle, Little Swish, Lovely Chubblies, Tin Lid Designs, Melo Baby, Manhattan Toy Co, Marquise, Milestone Press, Creative Education, Alperstein Designs, Paper Eskimo, Posh!, Missi Missi, Tiger Tribe and Zoe Bonbon.

Gifts4Kidz charge a flat rate delivery of $9.95 Australia wide and provide FREE gift packaging.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Construction toys are an definite must-have for every kid’s toybox.  Whether it be some hand-me-down wooden blocks or one of the amazing sets pictured below, construction toys are so necessary, and SO much fun!

Girls and boys alike love to build things.  It fulfills a need in them for expressing their creativity and for learning how the world works: why does the tower fall down if you nudge it? What works to make it stay up?

Construction sets can be played with on their own, with friends or siblings or with a parent – especially Dad!  Want to instigate some father/child bonding?  Buy some sort of construction toy (I think Automoblox or the Marble Run below are surefire bets) and just wait for Dad and the kids to get stuck in together.

Now, what to buy?

Well the most well-known construction toy needs no introduction: Lego is eternally popular and kids just adore it.

However some lesser-known options which are just as good as Lego, if not better, are pictured below along with info on where to get them.

a. Djeco Creanimaux, $69.95 at Favourite Toys
b. Ball Track Construction Set, $199.95 at Moochie-Moo
c. Quercetti Fantacolour Daisy, $27.95 at Happy Little Hippos
d. Baufix Buggy – Small, $29.95 $24.95 at Happy Little Hippos
e. Lego Duplo Supermarket, $73.99 at IQ Toys
f. Quercetti Georello Farm, $34.95 at Happy Little Hippos
g. Automoblox Red Sports Car, $46.25 at Little Possums Toys
h. Mic-O-Mic sportscar, $34.95 at Moochie-Moo

Please check individual sites for postage, and as always check the KidStyleFile ‘All Current Deals’ page to see if you qualify for a special discount or offer.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Little Possums Toys- www.littlepossumstoys.com.au - is one of my favourite online toy stores. Caroline and Casey stock such a wonderful range of quality brands which just delight me.

The girls at Little Possums Toys are celebrating the magic of fantasy this week with an exclusive 25% KSF discount offer on UK brand Travis Designs costumes. These are not our usual dress-ups: the quality is superb and will last several children, and into the next generation!

To get your 25% discount, enter code ‘TD25′ at checkout until 12 February 2009.

Prices quoted are after the  25% KidStyleFile discount has been applied and are applicable until 12 February 2009:

Travis Designs Lilac Fairy Costume – $72.95 less 25% = $54.71
Travis Designs Ladybird Costume – $58.95 less 25% = $44.21
Travis Designs Captain Costume – $72.95 less 25% = $54.71
Travis Designs Sugar Plum Fairy Costume – $84.95 less 25% = $63.71
Travis Designs King Costume – $72.95 less 25% = $54.71

Little Possums Toys have also heavily reduced three top end products from Le Toy Van – the Valentine Dollhouse, Royal Ship, and Farmyard set. These classic best sellers are big on the wow factor provide endless opportunities for imaginative play.

These are exceptional buys on difficult to source products – buy now and beat the 2009 supplier price increases! Prices are valid until 12 February 2009.

Le Toy Van specials listed clockwise from top right with two other Travis must-haves:

Prices quoted are after the  25% KidStyleFile discount has been applied and are applicable until 12 February 2009:

Le Toy Van Wooden Valentine House – a beautiful addition to a little girl’s bedroom $199 .00 less 20% = $159.95
Le Toy Van Wooden Royal Ship – beautifully crafted for big adventures $120.00 less 20% = $96.00
Le Toy Van Wooden Farmyard – popular with boys and girls of all ages $120.00 less 20% = $96.00
Travis Designs Blossom Fairy Costume – $72.95 less 25% = $54.71
Travis Designs Peg Leg Pirate Costume – $72.95 less 25% = $54.71

Another tidbit for savvy shoppers who like to buy in advance to save big dollars, Little Possums Toys are currently clearing stock on stunning Mamas & Papas Christmas decorations with 25% off until 12 February 2009. Stock is limited and these gorgeous Christmas essentials won’t last, so dash on over!

Finally, if you haven’t done so already, be sure to sign up for the Little Possums Toys newsletter and receive automatic entry into our monthly prize draw. Sweet!

LPT stock the Finest quality international toy brands: Alex Toys, Automoblox, Brio, Djeco, Felt Tales, Fiesta Crafts, Folkmanis, Goki, Le Toy Van, Mamas & Papas, Manhattan Toy Co, Missi Missi, Orchard Toys, Papo, Plan Toys, Playmobil, Schleich, Schoenhut, The Little Experience, Toys Pure, Travis Designs, Vtech and WOW Toys UK.

Little Possums Toys delivery charges are automatically calculated at checkout according to the Australian Post recommendation for product volume, weight and destination. Orders are delivered by either registered Australia Post or Fastway Courier. Contact Little Possums Toys for further details.

Today’s post written by Angela

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I hope you’re buckled in ‘StyleFilers, as we’re going to take a trip over to Urban Child  – www.urbanchild.com.au – and I’m putting the pedal to the metal as Melissa has just opened the doors on a fabulous 48 hour sale to clear summer stock. Here’s the deal:

15% off all products store-wide* (*Excluding DwellStudio, Micro, Red Plum Linen and Mooo) INCLUDING sale stock, plus an EXTRA 5% disc for KSF readers when you enter ‘KSF48′ at checkout.

Sale ends midnight 4 February, 2009. Sorry, no rainchecks. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Melissa’s gorgeous range of brands includes Aravore Babies, Oobi Baby & Kids, Neige, DwellStudio, Aden & Anais, Kidsonroof, Albetta, Little Chipipi, Walnut, Baby Bonkie,  eeBoo, Cocoon Couture, Peanut Shell, Alex Toys, Mooo, Baby Legs, Red Plum Linen, Red Wagon, Belli Skincare, Baobab, Caden Lane, Robbie Adrian, Crocodile Creek, Brio, WOW Toys, Mamas & Papas, Kaloo, Ellaroo, Urban Child, Infancy, Felt Creations,  Made By Angie, Look At The Wall, WOOF!, Schylling, Pebbles, Micro Bikes and Scooters, and il Tutto luxury baby bags.

Take a look at the love Melissa is sharing with you right now on new season’s stock: take 20% off all these lovelies!!

I’m adoring the new season’s Neige (French for “snow” it’s pronounced like this: it has a short “e” as in “best” and a soft, gliding “g” – that sounds like “zsh.” Say it “nezzsh“). Also on French theme, check out the range from And Me Too – preppy and proper divine tailoring for boys and girls.

In the toy department, Urban Child are now stocking the fabbo Kidsonroof portable dollhouses, and my favourite toy of 2008, Automoblox: buy more than one and have a tremendous time configuring your own super-auto creation.

Also, Valentine’s Day is coming up, and I can’t think of a better pressie than a lovely and luxe il Tutto bag with a 20% discount.  (Dad’s looking for hot pressie take note. Or why not just buy one for yourself? You know you deserve it !!)

Urban Child ship Australia-wide from $6.95 for most parcels.  Orders over $150.00 are shipped free of charge. International orders are warmly welcomed. Please see the Urban Child Orders & Delivery page for more details.