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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.

Post written by Miki

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My family has a long-running tradition of holding a Christmas celebration in July. We do the whole nine yards: put up the Christmas decorations (although usually just for a day or two), cook a big traditional Christmas feast, give small Kris Kringle gifts and generally we all get very silly.  It’s all so much fun!

The girls at Where Did You Get That? – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au – share my enthusiasm for mid-year Christmas, and as part of their own celebrations they’re holding a ‘Christmas In July’ sale!  Until 20 July 2011 you can get jolly with 20% off *everything* in the enormous Christmas In July Sale category using the code KSFXJULY (note: the code is case sensitive; excludes DressYourDoll products). You can score some amazing bargains on truly fantastic toys including Fruut Tree and Fruut Sacks, Automoblox, Djeco, Le Toy Van, Budkins and Crazy Forts! To boot you can scoop up to 50% off selected fashion! Perhaps you could even look ahead to Christmas in December and stock up on some pressies at bargain prices!

There also are loads of new products instore at WDYGT? just now. I love the new Contigo drink bottles which are spill-proof, leakproof and BPA free – and in addition to having a range of great Contigo styles for kids they cater to adults too. New products from Djeco are always worth checking out, and their latest, the ‘Children Of The World’ coloured sand workshop, is no exception.  The Budkin triple pack bridal party is guaranteed to be a winner with wedding crazy little girls (and their mums!) while WDYGT?’s range of MOJO beanbags is expanding with a range of great new designs starting at just $37.95.

So jingle your bells over to WDYGT? and check it all out!

The discounted prices below are valid using the case-sensitive code KSFXJULY until 20 July 2011, while stocks last.

1. Fraggle Rock Doozers – Plush, $27.95ea less 20% = $22.36
2. Mini Automoblox 3 Pack Hot Rods, $69.95 less 20% = $55.96
3. Automoblox T900 Truck, $64.95 less 20% = $51.96
4. *NEW* Contigo Drink Bottles, from $11.95ea
5. Djeco Art & Craft Activities, from $19.95ea less 20% = $15.96
6. Bridal Triple Pack Budkins, $29.95
7. Djeco Birthday Party Teatime Set, $82.50 $74.95 less 20% = $59.96
8. Mojo Beanbags, from $37.95ea

Where Did You Get That? stocks 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.

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 Miki

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As the mother of two boys with birthdays coming up, I’m having to think hard about what to get them this year.  I loathe buying toys that are played with for five minutes and then cast aside. Ideally I’d like to give them presents that have educational *and* entertainment value: the best of both worlds!

Enter Toy Detective – www.toydetective.com.au.  While they have a great range of toys for all children, they pride themselves on their selection of creative, innovative, wacky and captivating products for boys.  Their large range of brands includes Le Toy Van, Djeco, Manhattan Toy Company, Automoblox and lots more - and their prices are very competitive.  They also offer flate rate postage, delivery is FREE for orders over $150 and they offer FREE giftwrapping!  I am personally a fan of their ‘Under $25‘ section – fantastic for the all the birthday parties the kids get invited to, and also great for school holiday entertainment.  The Toy Detective team even answer special enquiries, so if you’re having trouble choosing the right toy for someone or need something along a specific subject simply drop them a line.

One initiative at Toy Detective that I’m just amazed by is their ‘Charity Packs‘ section.  The Toy Detective team have come up with a variety of mixed boxes of toys for boys, girls, toddlers and babies. Each box contains a variety of high quality toys (possibly with minor packaging imperfections but in no way affecting the toys themselves) and are priced at $100. But here’s the amazing bit: *100%* of your $100 purchase goes to your choice of the following charities: the Fred Hollows Foundation, Interplast, Diabetes Australia or Youngcare. This means you can feel completely warm and fuzzy about buying a box of toys for your child or as a gift, and the kids themselves will adore going through the box to discover all the goodies inside!

Spend over $150 at Toy Detective before 30 June 2011, and not only will you receive FREE shipping, you’ll also receive a FREE GIFT valued at $25.  No code is required, so the only hard bit is deciding which of the fantastic products on offer will be going into your shopping cart!

Under $25:

Manhattan Toy Co. Groovy Roxanna Rockstar, $24.95; Creative Education Knight Set, $19.00; Djeco Bakery Set, $19.00

Boys:

Le Toy Van Car Playmat, $58.00; Green Sports Utility Automoblox, $60.00; Djeco Boxed Set Geoform, $64.00

Charity Packs:

Girls, Boys & Baby, $100.00 each (and *ALL*of that $100 is donated to your choice of charity!)

Girls:

Manhattan Toy Co. Baby Stella Doll, $52.00; Djeco ‘Dance of Fish’ Parasol, $25.00; Le Toy Van Ambulance & Hospital Playset, $150.00

Toy Detective stocks a great range of toys from Creative Education, Djeco, Le Toy Van, Manhattan Toy Company, Tango, Folkmanis, Fredale, mamagenius, Urban Rituelle and Wheely Bug.

Toy Detective ships within Australia via Australia Post Parcel Post for a flat rate of $8.95 for orders under $150. Orders of $150 or over ship FREE of charge. International enquiries welcome.  See here for more information.

Post written by Miki

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It’s party time at Where Did You Get That? – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au – because they’re turning THREE!  Along with the balloons, the streamers, the cake and the silly games there have to be presents… but this time the presents are for us:

As a birthday gift to all past and future customers, the team at Where Did You Get That are giving us all 20% off store-wide including Goodbyn, Djeco, Fruut, Budkins, Automoblox, Crazy Forts and MOJO.  You can also get an extra 20% off past seasons fashion already discounted by up to 60%, plus underwear and shoes, and off all the gorgeous new stock in-store. Use the code 3THAT (it’s case sensitive) before 24th May 2011 while stocks last.

Just landed at WDYGT? are the awesome new Automoblox Hot Rod Minis, adored by kids and parents alike.  We have three of the classic Automoblox Minis (as seen below at #6) and my husband and our sons spend ages upon ages playing with them and inventing new cars with the compatible pieces. I’d love to play too but I’m always told there aren’t enough cars to go round – I now see that the obvious solution is to buy more while they’re 20% off! I loooove the look of the Hot Rod Minis, so I think I might add a couple to my shopping cart.

There are loads of other fantastic toy and activity choices too.  Take the Crazy Forts Construction Set – limited only by your imagination it’ll keep the kids entertained and busy for hours.  If you’re after a quiet, crafty sort of activity then I recommend the Djeco craft kits; the newest one to arrive in-store is the Forest Paper Sewing Kit.  And how cute are those Le Toy Van Budkins with their quirky little features and posable limbs?

Discounted prices below are only valid using code 3THAT while stocks last and until 24 May 2011.

1. Mini Automoblox 3 Pack Hot Rods, $69.95 less 20% = $55.96
2. Automoblox T900 Truck, $64.95 less 20% = $51.96
3. Mini Automoblox Hot Rod – Blue, $27.95 less 20% = $22.36
4. Mini Automoblox Hot Rod – Red, $27.95 less 20% = $23.36
5. Mini Automoblox Hot Rod – Yellow, $27.95 less 20% = $23.36
6. Mini Automoblox 3 Pack Red/Blue/Green, $54.95 less 20% = $43.96
7. Le Toy Van Budkins: Princess Francesca and Snow Queen Lily, $13.95ea less 20% = $11.16ea
8. Djeco Forest Paper Sewing Kit, $34.95 less 20% = $27.96
9. Crazy Forts Construction Toy 69pc set, $109.95 less 20% = $87.96
10. MOJO Mini Me Beanbag Chair, $56.95 less 20% = $45.56

Where Did You Get That? stocks 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.

Where Did You Get That? ships Australia wide. You can choose either standard shipping for $7.95 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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In the midst of intermittent moody weather and falling autumn leaves, this past weekend we have enjoyed some surprise sunshine! We have squeezed every minute of daylight with lots of fun outside activities and it has been truly delightful. As I have watched my children frolic in the great outdoors I have been reminded that the time is coming when there will be some looong days in winter when we just cannot get outside to play. Which in turn has prompted my yellow sticky note saying ‘must stock up on new toys’!

Helping put sticky note reminders like mine at ease all around the country are the clever folk at Organised Kaos 4 Kids – www.ok4kids.com au – a fantastic store with loads of smart, creative and imaginative toys from the world’s best brands. Just run your eye over this impressive list: Active People, Alex, Automoblox, Bioviva, Chicken Socks, Cog-Ein_O Science, Creative Edication Aids, Creativity For Kids, Djeco, Eeboo, Ezyshaid, Faro, Foxmind, Galt, Haba, Humphrey’s Corner, Infantino, Klutz, Le Toy Van, Manhattan Toy Co., Melissa & Doug, Mon Petit Art, Mudpuppy, Orchard, Peacable Kingdom, Playdoh, Smart Games, Sparkle T, Speigelburg, The Little Architect, The Little Experience, Thinkfun, Thomas & Friend, Usborne and Wild Science. You can search by age to find lots of great products for wee little babes, right up to fantastically fun and educational kits to keep your 8 year old enthralled after school and on the weekend.

Right now is the perfect time to be shopping at Organised Kaos 4 Kids with up to 50% off sale items, while stocks last. Please note you will need to click through to the individual products to reveal the discounted price. In addition to their best of the best products, Organised Kaos 4 Kids are big on customer service with free gift wrapping service and free postage Australia-wide on orders $150+.

Discounted prices quoted below apply while stocks last only.

1. Infantino Dylan The Duck was $25.95 now $19.95
2. Baby Wheels Sports Car was $9.95 now $4.95
3. Automoblox Mini 3 Pack was $49.95 now $39.95
4. The Little Experience – Create-It Picture Frame Kit was $12.95 now $6.95
5. Gondwana Paper Flower Kit was $14.95 now $9.95
6. Infantino Purrscilla The Witty Kitty was $25.95 now $19.95
7. Picture Talk Puzzle – In The Street was $6.95 now $3.95
8. Ein-O Science Kitchen Chemistry was $29.95 now $24.95
9. Banana’s In PJ’s – B2 was $15.95 now $9.95
10. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Game was $28.95 now $19.95

Ok4Kids ship Australia-wide for the flat rate of $8.95 for standard shipping, with the possibility of upgrading to Express post at checkout. For complete delivery information, please see here.