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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.

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 ends 31 August, 2008.

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.