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Written by Anna

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Christmas cheer abounds over at Where Did You Get That? – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au where our lovely friends Toni and Melony have let their fabulous store flourish with full blown festive spirit. I love it!

There are hero gifts for under your Christmas tree like the Le Toy Van Honeybake Oven & Hob Set which is currently on special for $169.95, the new Mini Automoblox Blue Hot Rod, Truck & Trailer Set Truck and one of my *best ever* purchases the Crazy Forts Construction Toy. A Christmas purchase 2 years ago, our family simply goes crazy for our Crazy Fort Kit! We’re talking hours of fun for every member of our family – myself included. I love the process of setting ours up, throwing a sheet over and camping out for the afternoon with a pile of books (and the kids of course!). Where Did You Get That? offer the original Crazy Fort Kit the fab looking Crazy Fort Lights or the ultimate Christmas special – 2 Complete Sets + Lights all for just $239.95.

Where Did You Get That? are also stockists of the brilliant Fruut Tree which offers a wonderful modern alternative to a traditional Christmas tree. Simply purchase a number of the Fruut Sacks which are sold separately (one for every child) and you’re all set for the coming years. A set of PJ’s for summer seem to be a popular choice for Christmas and Where Did You Get That? have some lovely sets for both boys and girls on offer by Catnap. The Stocking Stuffer category is choc-a-bloc full of brilliant smaller gifts to keep your little ones busy with lots in there by the exceptional brand Djeco.  Seal your Christmas festivities Gingerbread House Kit to decorate with the little ones in your world. You can then take it one step further and enter your creation in their Inaugural ‘Where Did You Get That Gingerbread House Competition & Display’.

Spreading the Christmas cheer even further, Toni and Melony are offering all KidStylefile readers FREE standard post Australia wide for orders over $30.00. But it keeps getting better: for those of you who have your eye on one of those hero items for under your tree, for all orders $100+ you will received your free post *AND* a free stocking stuffer of a Djeco 160 sticker pack. WDYGT? will choose which one, but please put your 2 top sticker preferences in the comments at checkout they’ll do their best to meet your needs.  To redeem your FREE postage simply enter the code FREEPOST at checkout and select standard shipping. The $8.95 will be automatically deducted as you complete your order. This offer ends 18 December 2011, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.

1. Crazy Fort Lights 39.95 
2. Crazy Forts – Construction Toy $109.95
3. Djeco 10 Felt Tip Markers – Girl $16.95 $14.50
4. Fraggle Rock Wembley Plush $44.00
5. Mini Automoblox Blue Hot Rod, Truck & Trailer Set Truck $54.95
6. Fruut Tree $295.00 (sacks sold separately for $38.50 each)
   
7. Roos Dress Your Doll Outfits – Rookie $14.95
8. EleCoo Clock $99.95 $98.00
9. Rose Baby Velkro $94.95 Sale $56.95
10. Cat Nap by Two Belles Little Birdy Tank Set $32.95 Sale $26.36
11. Djeco Knights Discovery Puzzle $29.95 
12. Cat Nap by Tommy Rocket Origami Dinosaur Tank Set $29.95 Sale $23.96
13. Le Toy Van Honeybake Oven & Hob Set RRP $189.95 Special $169.95

The full list of brands carried at Where Did You Get That? include: Allen & Unwin Publishers, Bella Tunno, Belly Art, Budkins, Candela, Cat Nap, Chic by Sha, Claesen’s Evergreens, Coco Boheme, Coo Clocks, Crazy Forts, Daily Tea, Deglingos, Djeco, Dezign with a Z, EcoCocoon, Enchanted Faeries, Eric Carle, Folkmanis, Foogo & Funtainer By Thermos, Fraggle Rock, Fruut Sacks & Fruut Trees, Girls 4 Sport, Goodbyn, Goorin Brothers, Intelliplay, Le Toy Van, Lelli Kelly, Manhattan Toy Company, Merrigold Wooden Toys, MOJO, Morgan & Milo, Radio Flyer, Stella Cove, Tango Books, Tea Collection, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Wagonware, Zid Zid Kids, The String Doll Gang, Freak-O-Bags and Blabbos Buddies – there’s something for everyone from tots to tweens!

Where Did You Get That? ships Australia wide. You can have e-parcel tracked flat rate shipping Australia wide for $8.95 or Express Shipping for $14.95. Click here for full information, including info on shipping to New Zealand.

Post written by Anna

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For sensational gift ideas this Christmas you need to look no further than the delightful pages of Design Child – www.designchild.com.au, where there are great presents for children of all ages. I’ve been keeping on top of their best ideas via the Design Child Facebook Page and today I’m bringing you my top picks from their divine range.

For a bigger gift under the tree this year a balance bike would be a fantastic choice. Design Child offer popular balance bikes that are well designed, great quality and with a great price tag. Check out the Urban and Missy bikes. I have a little lady who is a big fan of tea parties and teddy bear picnics so I have been eying off a teepee as a lovely option for my little hostess to hold her special gatherings. The sweet Girly Girl Teepee pictured below is my favourite design.

Christmas offers another opportunity to foster a love of reading, and you can do this with a lovely set of bookends from Design Child. They have the gorgeous Owl Bookends pictured below and the Sweet Birds Bookends – both priced at just $24.95. I also love the vintage look of these metal bicycle bookends by Hunters Hut for your little man – they suit a newborn right up to tween.

Boys will also enjoy stylish adventures thanks Automoblox, a little bit of Drummer Boy action with this great drum which also matches perfectly with this set of Soldier Skittles which have been reduced to $29.95 – bonus! Design Child have so much in stock for little girls it’s hard to narrow it down, but I do love the sweet Mushroom Stool and the classic Le Toy Van Baking Set.

I always love to pop a creative project in my children’s Santa sack ready to enjoy over the long summer break. Check out the range at Design Child by top selling brands Seedling and Djeco for inspiration. The Seedling Design your own Tote Bag and Djeco Princess Create a Story look like fantastic hours of fun for summer.

Aliscia and the Design Child team relish Christmas as a time for celebrating, sharing and giving and today they have three fantastic offers to ensure no KidStyleFile readers misses out on a little Design Child joy this Christmas. Until midnight 11 December 2011, choose from ONE of the following:

• The Design Child gift of free standard shipping (within Australia) on all orders over $75.00. To redeem enter code KSFship75 at checkout.  Please note free shipping does not apply to bulky items including home and furniture pieces, special prints and special orders. Free shipping does not include registered or express post. Design Child recommends registered post to guarantee tracking and insured arrival
• The Design Child gift of 15% off storewide* for orders over $75.00 (exclusive of delivery charges). To redeem you need to enter code KSF75 at checkout. *Excludes furniture, prints and special orders.
• The Design Child gift of 20% off storewide* for orders over $200 – (exclusive of delivery charges) To redeem enter code KSF200 at checkout. *Excludes furniture, prints and special orders.

Plus Design Child just keep on giving with their special BONUS OFFER. Become a Design Child Facebook ‘liker’ and then enter the words ‘Facebook Liker’ in the comments field at checkout to receive a *FREE* gift! Oh, and for some super savvy gift ideas, check out the Design Child Sale page for discounts of up to 60% off.

Spend $75.00 (excluding delivery) and take 15% off the prices below using the code KSF75 while stocks last, alternatively opt for FREE shipping using code KSFship75 (some exclusions apply). Or spend $200.00 and take 20% off the prices listed below using the code KSF200. These offers end on 11 December 2011.

One. Wooden Owl Bookends $24.95
Two. Hunters Hut – Bicycle Bookends (for pre-order) $59.95
Three. Mushroom Stool $59.95
Four. London Bus with Driver (for pre-order) $79.95
Five. Djeco – Princess Create a Story $30.95
Six. DwellStudio Zoo Shape Sorter $42.95
Seven. Automoblox Mini Sports 3 Pack  $49.95 now $48.95
Eight. Urban balance bike $99.95
Nine. Teepee – Girly Girl $99.95
Ten. Soldiers Skittle Set $31.95 now $29.95
Eleven. Woodours Baby Bear $33.95
Twelve. Seedling – Design your own Tote Bag $49.95 
Thirteen. Le Toy Van – Honeybake Baking Set $109.95
Fourteen. Design Child Carry Case – Red Small $11.95

Design Child stocks a huge range of products from the following brands: aden + anais • Alannah Rose • Alfie & Nina• Alimrose Designs • And Me Too • Automoblox • b.box • Baby Bloch • Baby Bonkie • Baby Couture • Baby Legs • Banter & Frolic • Belle & Boo • Bluebelle• Bluebird and Honey • Boon • Caden Lane • Cocoon Couture • Cupcake Wrapper Co. • Design Child • Dushi • DwellStudio • Ebulobo • eeBoo • Fabrik • Felt Creations • Flipsy Flopsy Doll Company • Giddy Giddy • Hape • Huckleberry Lane• Il Tutto • Inner-B • Kids Konserve • Lark & Friends • Little Chipipi • Little Choopie • Love Henry • Love Me Baby • Lunch Punch • Made By Angie •Mamas & Papas • mOmma • Monster Couture • More 4 Boys • Mudpuppy • Neige • Nurtured By Nature • Olive’s Friend Pop • OTi • Pediped • Peggy • Princess Ratbag• Printspace • Purebaby • Red Plum Linen• Robbie Adrian • Sambellina • Seagull• Seed Organic • Seedling • Sooki Baby • Soopsori • Stella Cove • Three Little Trees • Ubabub • Urban Nest Designs • Vulli • Walnut.

Design Child charge a flat rate of $7.50 postage for regular post, $9.50 for express post. International shipping is very welcome. See the Ordering & Delivery page for full information.

Post written by Miki

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Unless you’re one of those spectacularly organised people who has had all their Christmas presents bought, wrapped and labeled since July, you’re probably in full swing doing your shopping right around now.  To continue in our series of gift guides, today I’m covering the $25 to $50 range – you can see our previous Christmas gift guides here, including Top 20 Stocking Stuffers Under $10 and Top 20 Gifts $10 to $25.

There are so many brilliant ideas in today’s price range.  The Quicksmart Scuttlebug Folding Tricycle, for example – it comes in three different colour ways (Bee, Dragonfly/blue and Flowers/pink) and at $49.95 is a fabulous gift choice for boys or girls. For babies you can never go wrong with Sophie the Giraffe who has been tried and tested for decades; my kids were both Sophie devotees as babies. Girls will adore the Rileah Design Pink Sweets Tea Set which will provide hours of role-playing fun.

Below you’ll see KidStyleFile’s top 20 choices, in no particular order, and loosely grouped into babies, girls and boys groups.  Happy shopping!

Babies
1. Apple Park Lil Bunny Picnic Pal, $33.00 at Billy Lids
2. Small Blue & Green Sausage Dog Cushion, $40.00 at Scoops Design
3. Vulli Sophie the Giraffe, $34.95 at Mini Chatterbox
4. Giimmo Bebe The Penguin, $44.95 at The Little Kidz Closet
5. Coco Boheme Chicken Bib, $25.00 at French Bazaar

Girls
6. Rileah Design Pink Sweets Tea Set, $49.00 at Shop For Tots
7. Forwalls Jumbo Castle Chalkboard Decal, $54.95 $27.48 at Forwalls Online Store
8. Lilliputiens Baby Zoe, $36.95 at Shop For Tots
9. Seedling Junior Postman Mail Kit, $49.95 $40.00 at Shop For Tots
10. Ring A Rosie Artwork, $89.00 $50.00 at Children’s Online Store
11. Oobi Darcy Pettiskirt – Graduated Pink, $74.95 $48.72 at Design Child
12. Lil Christmas Door, $38.00 at Metro Mum

Boys
13. Mini Automoblox – Purple/Orange/Aqua, $49.95 at Where Did You Get That?
14. Janod DIY Barrel, $49.95 at Look Mummy
15. Quicksmart Scuttlebug Folding Tricycle – Bee, $49.95 at Haggus & Stookles
16. Gorgeous Santa Sack, $39.95 at My Munchkin Home
17. Forwalls Robots Wall Decals, $39.95 at Bubba Funk
18. My Sweet Prints ‘Personalised World Map’ Print, $45.00 at Stylish Kiddish
19. Milky Car PJ Set, $29.95 at Looking At You Kid
20. Puggyhouse Rocket, $49.95 at The Little Kidz Closet 

Please check individual stores for shipping costs. Also make sure you read the KidStyleFile’s All Current Deals page to be sure you’re getting the best deal.

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As part of our Christmas coverage this year we are sharing with you our own personal picks for our kids. Today we’re featuring Jen’s picks. You can also read Dom’s picks, Anna’s picks and Melody’s picks. Enjoy! – Ange

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Charlie, 3¾, Jen and Jack, 4 ½

With the boys now really grasping the concept of Christmas, deciding what we should ask from Santa has become a major part of our daily conversation. Keeping things in perspective has certainly been a major challenge, but I think I’m slowly getting through to them!

What I’m most excited about though is finding gifts that enhance their current interests and nourish their active imaginations. Role play, science, the world around us; all hot topics with our eldest  ’thinker’. His brother on the other hand is much more interested in kicking balls and cars, so I think my choice of toys for him should keep him entertained. So many lovely things out there, here’s hoping this selection will give you some fresh ideas.

1. Operation Alphabet, Al Maccuish $16.42 Book Depository
This is a book that I have coveted ever since it arrived in the bookshop where I work. It’s got vintage charisma, a superb homage to spy-tastic capers and is just a genius way to get kids – especially boys – interested in books.

2. Red Bi Plane Ceiling Light $66.45 Shop for Tots
We are in desperate need of a new night light and I think this would hit the spot. I mean what boy doesn’t love planes? This design is simple, unaffected and won’t date, so the boys can love it for many years ahead.

3. Classic Earth Hugg a Planet $47.56 Cornflower Blue
There are three nationalities in our household so this is an ideal gift for the boys. We are almost a mini global village filled with love, so what better thing to do than share a great big hug?

4. Peek, Seek and Find – For Boys, Little Beginnings $20.25 Cornflower Blue
Anything that tackles the major challenge of keeping boys still for longer than 5 minutes gets my vote. I like the neat packaging and thoughtful subjects that should really interest the boys as they start to express interest in numbers and letters.

5. Wooden Teaching Clock £4.99 Jesters. Email admin@jesters.com for shipping costs.
I’m sure there are many of you who have family in Europe wondering what to get grandchildren and cousins. Well I like this clock as it combines learning with style and is well considered when attempting to understand the time.

6. Janod Confetti Harmonica $8.95 Lime Tree Kids
Hmmm I might regret this, but I always wanted a harmonica as a girl and am probably buying this for me rather than the boys. It’s better than a recorder though don’t you think?

7. Kaleidoscope $7.95 Shop for Tots
The boys love kaleidoscopes, especially the ones they discovered at daycare. So maybe it’s time we had one of our own at home. This would be a perfect stocking filler

8. Captain Tee by Cried Wolf $40 and Check Slimline Shorts by Sosooki $49 About a Boy
Add a pair of Chuck Taylors and how cute would a little fella look in this outfit?

9. Mr Frog Eco Wall $59 The Lowercase
I definitely have a ‘learning’ theme going on here and just love the artwork on this wall hanging. Nature, style, decor and learning all wrapped up. Perfect?

10. Wall Candy Animal Chalkboard $99.95 Metro Mum
These animals would be so much fun to customise over and over again. I think they’d be great in the kids room, they’d be a welcome addition to their existing zoo!

11. Mini Automoblox Truck $25.95 Where Did You Get That?
I’d probably have to get two of these. The boys are so close in age that sometimes I have to treat them as twins when it comes to shopping for toys. These look rather supercool and I think they’d go nice and fast on the wooden floors…

12. Little MD role play medical bag $37.95 Shop for Tots
Our eldest was caught deep in doctor mode recently at a friends house, fixing knees and taking temperatures. Maybe it’s time I nurtured that interest, I may have a future brain surgeon on on my hands?

Please check individual stores for shipping costs. Also make sure you read the KidStyleFile All Current Deals page to be sure you’re getting the best deal.

Written by Anna

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One of my childhood delights was my mum’s gift of lovingly handmade Christmas stockings filled with a bounty of little treasures. With a brood of my own to cherish and delight at Christmas, it is now my turn to enjoy the fun of shopping and stashing away some treats ready to fill the stocking come Christmas Eve.

It is at this point in my preparations for Christmas that I get just a little excited when the very special category of ‘Stocking Stuffer’ is added to some of my favourite online stores. And that dear friends is exactly what our friends at Where Did You Get That? – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au have just done.

Boasting an amazing 248 items all under $30.00, the Where Did You Get That? stocking stuffer category is well worth a browse. In it there are toys and games and arts and craft supplies for boys and girls of all ages. With prices starting at just $4.95 you are bound to find some special treats for your little ones here.

The other big Where Did You Get That? news today is that all winter 2011 fashion has just been added to the ‘Past Seasons, Specials & Clearance’ category where you can now snap it up at 40-50% off the full retail prices.

But the *biggest* news is that KidStyleFile readers can take a fantasic 15% off both the stocking stuffer category and the Past Seasons, Specials & Clearance’ category where some items are already 60% off – woop, woop! All in all, you have the opportunity to pick up a bevy of fun for some fantastic prices. To redeem you’ll need to enter the code KSFSTOCKING which is only applicable while stocks last, until midnight 6 November 2011.

Discount prices quoted in red below are only applicable with discount code KSFSTOCKING while stocks last, until midnight 6 November 2011.

1.  Claesen’s Girls Black Jacket  (size 2 & 4) $99.95  $59.97 less 15% = $50.97
2. Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too? by Eric Carle $16.95 $13.56 less 15% = $11.52
3. Djeco 6 Glitter Markers $19.95 less 15% =$16.95
4. Mini Automoblox Truck $27.95 less 15% = $23.75
   
5. Daily Tea Girls Grape Berry Notch Front Dress  (size 2 & 4) $34.95 $20.97 less 15% = $17.82
   
6. Contigo Kids Autoseal Drink Bottle Lavender $11.95 less 15% = $10.15
   
7. Contigo Kids Autoseal Drink Bottle Sky Blue $11.95 less 15% = $10.15
8. Djeco Animalz Velvet Colouring $8.95 less 15% = $7.60
9. Mini Automoblox Hot Rod Blue $27.95 less 15% = $23.75
10. Djeco Beasts Stickers $4.95 less 15% = $4.20
    
11. Tommy Rocket Record Breaker Tee $49.95 $24.97 less 15% = $21.22
12. Stella Cove Girls Maillot Blossom Powder $69.95 $55.96 less 15% = $47.56

The full list of brands carried by Where Did You Get That? includes: Bella Tunno, Budkins, Cat Nap, Chic by Sha, Claesen’s Evergreens, Coco Boheme, Contigo Kids, Coo Clocks, Crazy Forts, Daily Tea, Djeco, Dezign with a Z, EcoCocoon, Enchanted Faeries, Eric Carle, Foogo & Funtainer By Thermos, Fraggle Rock, Fruut Sacks & Fruut Trees, Girls 4 Sport, Goodbyn, Goorin Brothers, Intelliplay, Le Toy Van, Lelli Kelly, Manhattan Toy Company, Merrigold Wooden Toys, MOJO, Stella Cove, Tea Collection, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, The String Doll Gang, Freak-O-Bags ROOS Dress Your Dolls, Automoblox, Contigo and Vapur– there’s something for everyone from tots to tweens!

Where Did You Get That? ships Australia wide. You can have e-parcel tracked flat rate shipping Australia wide for $8.95 or Express Shipping for $14.95. Click here for full information, including info on shipping to New Zealand.

Written by Angela

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The wonderful Where Did You Get That? – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au – set up shop three years ago with a superb collection of toys, decor pieces, craft kits, books, lunchwear, sleepwear, swinwear and fashion, and they’re still going strong. Each piece stocked in this fab store has been hand picked by sisters Toni and Melony based on it’s quality, value and propensity to elicit the question “where did you get that?” due to its coolness.

Scope my picks below for just a small selection of what’s in-store. Hot right now is the new drop from Daily Tea Collection – designer quality and looks at chain store prices – the awesome leak-proof Contigo drink bottles, and eco friendly Goodbyn lunch boxes. If you have a mind for Christmas gifting already (not a bad idea!)  then the new release Automoblox, complete with trailers, are a super pick for boys, the Le Toy Van Honeybake set is irresistable for girls and the Crazy Forts kits are superb for both!

In continuing celebrations for their third birthday the girls at Where Did You Get That? are giving KSF readers 15% off every single product in store (yep, *including* Winter Sale items reduced by up to 50% off, and the Past Seasons & Clearance items reduced by up to 60%). Fill your cart at WDYGT?, click ‘Checkout’ enter code KSF15 (case sensitive) at the Redeem Discount Code section at checkout, and – voila! -  15% will be slashed from your total. This offer expires on 20 September 2011, so think ahead and shop for Christmas now!

Discounted prices quoted below are only valid with code KSF15 until 20 September 2011 only.

1. Daily Tea Collection Dresses $29.95 each less 15% = $25.45
2. Le Toy Van Honeybake Baking Set $109.95 less 15% = $93.45
3. Coo Clocks $98.00 each less 15% = $83.30
4. Merrigold Wooden Toys 3D Creative Blocks $42.95 less 15% = $36.50
5. Crazy Forts Kit $109.95 less 15% = $93.45
6. Automoblox Mini Blue Hot Rod, Truck & Trailer Set $54.95 less 15% = $46.70
7. Goodbyn Bynto Lunchboxes $28.95 each less 15% = $24.60
8. Contigo Kids Autoseal Drink Bottles $11.95 each less 15% = $10.15
9. Daily Tea Collection Boys Tees $19.95 each less 15% = $16.95 each and Boys Shorts $26.95 less 15% = $22.90 and $22.95 each less 15% = $19.50

The full list of brands carried include (take a deep breath!) Allen & Unwin Publishers, Bella Tunno, Belly Art, Budkins, Candela, Cat Nap, Chic by Sha, Claesen’s Evergreens, Coco Boheme, Coo Clocks, Crazy Forts, Daily Tea, Deglingos, Djeco, Dezign with a Z, EcoCocoon, Enchanted Faeries, Eric Carle, Folkmanis, Foogo & Funtainer By Thermos, Fraggle Rock, Fruut Sacks & Fruut Trees, Girls 4 Sport, Goodbyn, Goorin Brothers, Intelliplay, Le Toy Van, Lelli Kelly, Manhattan Toy Company, Merrigold Wooden Toys, MOJO, Morgan & Milo, Radio Flyer, Stella Cove, Tango Books, Tea Collection, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Wagonware, Zid Zid Kids, The String Doll Gang, Freak-O-Bags and Blabbos Buddies – there’s something for everyone from tots to tweens!

Where Did You Get That? ships Australia wide. You can have e-parcel tracked flat rate shipping Australia wide for $8.95 or Express Shipping for $14.95. Click here for full information, including info on shipping to New Zealand.