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Ok, I think I know where Santa shops for super-luxe toys for all the very good little girls and boys: it’s gotta be Little Possums - www.littlepossumstoys.com.au.

Seriously, I love this store! And there is a HEAP to love

Just for starters are the magnificent Le Toy Van wooden toy sets, must-have beanbags from Missi Missi, mind-blowingly cool, multi-configurable Automoblox - one of my picks for toy of the year! - gorgeous craft kits from The Little Experience, and stunning themed costumes by Travis Designs.

For Christmas bling, snap up the Mamas & Papas ornaments: these sell out fast, so saddle up your reindeer, and dance on over.

To really put a skip in our step, Casey and Carolyn at Little Possums Toys are giving us a lovely 10% discount, store-wide, until 20 November 2008. Enter the promotional code ‘KSF11″ at checkout to redeem.

While you’re visiting LTP, be sure to visit the specials page for current in-store promotions: the 10% discount applies to the already reduced prices in here.

Also, sign up for the Little Possums Toys newsletter, and go in the draw to win an ABC Charlie Caterpillar from the Mamas & Papas Intelligent Baby Play range. (The lucky winner will be drawn on November 30). You’ll receive periodical mails from Little Possums filled with news and treats, and as a subscriber, you’ll into the draw to win great prizes every month.

Prices quoted are after 10% KidStyleFile has been applied, and are applicable until November 20.

a. Brio Classic 50 Coloured Block Set $52.00 - 10% disc = $46.80
b. Mamas and Papas Christmas Reindeer Door Hanger $27.95 - 10% disc = $25.15
c. Le Toy Van Surcouf Royal Ship $120.00 - 10% disc = $108.00
d. Djeco Birthday Party Teatime $68.95 - 10% disc = $62.05
e. Automoblox T9 Pick Up Truck $46.95 - 10% disc = $42.25
f. Mamas & Papas Supersize Santa Toy Sack $64.00 - 10% disc = $57.60
g. Missi Missi Junior Hot Pink Bean Bag with Flowers $89.95 - 10% disc = $80.45

Little Possums Toys stock the finest quality international toy brands including 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 for further details.

Today’s post has me bouncing around like a kid in a toy shop. Which is appropriate, because today’s post *is* about a toy shop. A richly filled, inspiring and beauteous toy shop.

Toy stores represent to me, a piece of pure, fantastical magic. Going to a toy shop is for me, like waking up and discovering I live in a land where the flowers are made of marshmallows, the trees are made of Flake chocolate, and the grass under my feet is made of green icing with coconut in it.

You get the picture: it’s all about letting imagination fly, and having the most fabulous time.

Little Possums Toys- www.littlepossumstoys.com.au - brings my fantasy into reality, with a superlative range of quality toys hand selected by mums to meet the needs of a child’s growing intellect and passion for learning.

Casey and Carolyn at Little Possums Toys are offering all KidStyleFile toy aficionados a 10% store-wide discount until September 30. Please enter the promotional code ‘KSF09′ at checkout to redeem your discount.

Also, be sure to sign up for the Little Possums Toys newsletter and go in the draw to win a sumptuous plush Crumble Bear from Mamas & Papas. The winner will be drawn on September 30.

And now….on with the toys!

There really is the most luscious selection to choose from at Little Possums. The finest quality toy brands from around the globe are represented here: Alex Toys, Automoblox, Brio, Djeco, Fiesta Crafts, Goki, Le Toy Van, Mamas & Papas (the best- selling Mamas & Papas Baby Play range is 15% under RRP at Little Possums, so check it out!) , Manhattan Toy Co, Missi Missi, Orchard Toys, Plan Toys, Playmobil, Quercetti, Schleich, Schoenhut, The Little Experience, Travis Designs and WOW Toys UK.

A few things that are really putting a smile on my dial at the moment include the Travis Designs themed dress-up costumes, the Automoblox cars, and Mamas & Papas Carrots the Donkey - a tremendous bargain you simply cannot go past at a massive discount of of $75.65 off rrp after all discounts have been applied.

Check below for more fine picks.

Clockwise from top left:

Prices quoted are after 10% KidStyleFile has been applied, and are applicable until September 30.

Travis Designs King Costume with Crown $72.95 - 10% disc = $65.95
Brio Red Classic Race Car $15.95 - 10% disc = $14.35
Djeco Geoform Magnetic Box Set $54.95 - 10% disc = $49.45
Mamas & Papas Knitted Lamb Gift Box $36.95 - 10% disc = $33.25
Travis Designs Ladybird Costume $58.95 - 10% disc = $53.05
Travis Designs Sugar Plum Fairy Costume $84.95 - 10% disc = $76.45
Le Toy Van Sweetpea Fairy Doll $16.95 - 10% disc = $15.25
Mamas & Papas Carrots the Donkey Rocker - already discounted by 25% to $165.95 - 10% additional disc = $149.35
Automoblox S9 Blue Sedan $48.95 - 10% disc = $44.05

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 for further details.

Looking to feel bright and breezy today? Go no further than the delightful Happy Little Hippos - www.happylittlehippos.com.au - run by super stylish Mums, Ania and Hesn.

Every time I hit their site, with its blue skies, fluffy white clouds and vivid herd of happy hippopotamuses I go all warm and fuzzy.

The beauty of Happy Little Hippos is much more than skin deep though. It is lovely and easy to use, the $5.95 postage Australia wide is knockout price, and their thoughtfully selected and high quality range of products are just divine.

Indulge in a fine range of toys, art and craft activities, books, nursery and decor products, and accessories, from Bla Bla, Alimrose, Lundby, Brio, Anamalz, Wheely Bug, Quadrilla, Baufix, Quercetti, Dobbin and Drum, Tolo, K’s Kids, Mooo, Djeco, Mama & Papas, Wanju, Binthe, Automoblox, David Fussenegger, Plan Toys, Cuski, Little Blue Fish, Envirosax, Crocodile Creek, and more.

Mums aren’t forgotten either: treat yourself to Miss Uchi purses, Willow and Finch heat packs and T2 Teas.

Happy Little Hippos are having a great winter stocktake sale: - they have reduced the price of more items just today - save up to 40%! Woo hoo!

And because the girls at Happy Little Hippos want to give you yet another reason to smile and be happy, they’re giving everyone who spends over $100.00 an Alimrose Red Striped Monkey Rattle, valued at $24.95. Offer is valid while stocks last.

This is a seriously good offer, as I’m sure you know! I often buy these monkeys for friends children as they are such friendly little fellows. Also, their stripes are just the thing to stimulate developing minds, their long lanky limbs are made for clutching, the rattle is a nice sensory feature, and they are a decent size (29cm long), which makes them the perfect gift.

Want the monkey? I hear you! Here are some picks to inspire

Clockwise from top left:

My Fancy Girls Doll’s House (accessories included) - $199.95 now $179.95
Blabla Pumpkin blanket - $89.95 now $79.95
Tolo Toys Stacking cups $17.95 These will last your child/ren years: mine play with theirs in the bath now.
Alimrose Funky Marnie Rattle - $22.95 now $19.95
Plan Toys Wooden Deluxe Road System (accessories included) - $131.95 now $99.95 Super bargain - snap it up!
Isak Counting Poster (framed) from Kindergallery - $160.00 now $149.95 A beautiful decor piece that will stand the test of time.
Baufix Build a Buggy - $29.95 now $24.95
Navy red star ottoman $49.95 So stylish, and so practical: use it to put your feet up when the little ones are in bed!
Brown white star beanbag $99.95
Alimrose Funky Freddie Squeaker - $14.95 now $12.95 I’ve said it before, and I think it bears repeating: these are *the best* handsqueakers in the world! Pure giggles, and so easy for tiny hands to use.
Little Blue Fish Balance Bike in pink - $179.95 now $149.95 Huge in Europe, these bikes foster great balance and negate the use for training wheels once your child moves to a pedal bike. I have my eagle eye on these, so you’d better get in quick!

Happy Little Hippos charge $5.95 flat rate postage, Australia-wide. Conditions apply – see website for details.