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Today’s post written by Anna

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Well lovely ones, if you have a baby or toddler to shop for (or one on the way – yay, big congratulations to you!), before the weekend gets away from you, make a little time time to zoom, zoom on over to the always delightful Rose & Lily – www.roseandlily.com.au.

For the wonderfully generous Michele and Jennifer from Rose and Lily have a fantastic clearance sale on now on Babymoov products. All items are now at least 50% off* with a few items even more! The sale continues only while stocks last. (*Excludes Babymoov Lovenest product)

Form meets function in style with Babymoov.  This brand take traditional baby items, adds the special Babymoov touch and – voila! – we have some extraordinary baby products.

I have always loved the Babymoov Babymoov Hippo Crockery and right now is a great time to buy the sippy cup and the bowl as they are both on sale for just $9.99 each. Ah, so cheap! Buying a couple now to put aside for presents would be a great idea. The sippy cup has a spill-proof valve in it (trust me, it can prove to be invaluable).  The bowl uses anti slip rubber technology on the base and the lid is sealable to keep food fresh in the fridge.  Each piece is microwave and dishwasher safe and super cute to boot!

In the past few years, as more and more of my girlfriends have started making babies, I have hosted and attended more baby showers than I can count. I love them! They are a special way to say “we love you” even before the little one has entered the world. When the time comes, I am all set with an idea I have yet seen at a baby shower thanks to Babymoov. Check out the Babymoov Pregnancy Belly Make-up which holds a whole set of creative possibilities for an upcoming baby shower, or for older children to connect with the sibling they are *patiently* waiting for. Or what a lovely way for a father to connect with his wee little one. Ohh, so many lovely ideas in my mind for this product!

There is lots more to peruse in this sale, so enjoy checking out the pictures of my favourites below, and make your move on these products while they last at Rose & Lily.

1. Babymoov Hippo Crockery – Sippy Cup sale price = $9.99
2. Babymoov Hippo Crockery – Bowl + Lid sale price = $9.99
3. Babymoov Thermo Bottle Rage – Brown Leopard sale price = $19.99
4. Babymoov Insulated Food Bag – Black or Green sale price = $24.95
5. Babymoov Melamine Deluxe Dish Set – Purple Hot Air Balloon sale price = $29.99
6. Babymoov Hawaiian Buddies size/sale price -  S=$12.95, M=$29.95, L=$34.95
7. Babymoov Pregnancy Belly Make-up sale price = $9.99
   
8. Babymoov Bath Cape – Butterfly sale price $25.00
9. Babymoov Car Organiser sale price $29.95

In addition to such a fantastic range of Babymoov products, Rose and Lily also stock fine products from the following leading brands: BabySteps 123, The Learning Tower, Luna Lullabye, Mije, My Plate-Mate, On Tray, Sneakys, Snugabub.

Rose & Lily charge $9.00 for postage up to $100, $15 postage for orders between $100 and $201, with FREE shipping for orders of $210+ Australia-wide.

Today’s post written by Anna

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I’m sure most of us have a ‘favourite things’ list. Here are just a few things that appear on mine: my husband (check) the sound of happy children (check) fresh flowers (check) a dress or two (check) a few special, and most importantly, gorgeous-looking treasures (check) white walls (check) clean floors (hmm, maybe tomorrow?!)

A fantastic spot for finding ‘favourite things’ is the simply stunning space called Little Living – www.littleliving.com.au. Within this luxurious space you’ll find a gorgeous array of only the finest designed children’s home wares, gifts and accessories. Lovingly selected from both European and Australian designers, and brought together and infused with very classy style of proprietor Paula Kos, you will be blown away by the beauty in store.

Finding their home in the stellar line-up at Little Living are pieces from Allerhand, Babymoov, Custard Pie, Danish by Design, ecokid, Ensparkle Ceramics, Firefly and Little Miss Firefly, Forwalls, Gense, Greengate, Hanke, House Doctor, Ida Pearle, International Arrivals, Jock & Tilly, Kideko, Little Lighthouse, Maileg, Marks, Mini Rhubarb, MOJO, Mudpuppy, Ollie & Max, Oscar Blue, Overbeck & Friends, Playsam, Scherning, Seedling, Tania McCartney, The Birthday Company and Zid Zid Kids.

To kick off what is sure to be a long relationship between you and Little Living, Paula is holding a fabulous sale with up to 65% off! This wondrous event lasts only while stocks last until 28 February 2010. There is soooo much to choose from and it really is all utterly and completely gorgeous – we are truly spoiled for choice here! I have selected just a few of my favourites to illustrate my point and showcase what’s on offer to eat, sleep, play and live with from Little Living.

EAT. There is a fantastic choice for kids dinnerware at Little Living.  The Mini Rhubarb range is just gorgeous and with our little girl now out-eating her older brothers, we spend a lot of time looking at her dinnerware! So if you’re embarking on solids or well into the food (+ mess) journey -  for all the time you end up spending looking at, using, picking up from the floor and then washing your child’s dinnerware – I say pick a design like the Sweetie dinnerset that you’ll love too!  If you love polkda dots,  Little Living also stocks the divine melamine polka range from the European designer brand, Greengate. Talk about eating in style!

SLEEP. Greengate also have a lovely range of quality bed linen and cushions for your little one. I adore the Mimi Linen Doona Cover which is currently reduced fro $129.00 to just $40.00! What a find!

PLAY. From German brand Allerhand come a gorgeous and unique sports bag designed to hold a soccer or netball, together with a drink bottle.  These are seriously cool and seriously clever – no more chasing off after run away balls in car parks! Allerhand also make a great range mini rucksack suitable for little ones to use as a backpack or your tween to use as a lunch bag.

LIVE. Another of my ‘favourite things’ is gifts – for there is so much joy to be found in giving Little Living is a superb spot to go gift hunting for you are sure to find so something unique and beautiful – you can even have gifts wrapped to perfection and delivered straight to the lucky recipient. There are gorgeous rabbits, mice and rattles from Denmark’s Maileg which make the perfect baby and toddler presents. I love the large rabbit with stripe dress and check out the Mouse House: what a delightfully quaint gift idea.  Plus if it’s an adult you’re shopping for, I rate highly the ‘My Quotable Kid’ journal as a gift idea for parents.  This is a book that will become a sentimental part of a family’s life – containing all the memorable sayings our kids come out with, and all the associated memories that come out as we relive them over time. Want to give the gift of choice? A Little Living Gift Voucher is just the thing.

Discounted prices quoted below apply while stocks last only.

1. Mini Rhubarb – ‘Sweetie’ 3 pce kid’s dinnerset $24.95 now $20.00
2. Ollie & Max quilted military style jacket $129.95 now $40.0o
3. Maileg Mouse House $180.00
4. Mini Square childrens ottoman – Bird $125.00 now $110.00
5. Babymoov HIPPO bowl and lid $22.00 now $18.00
6. Greengate ‘Mimi Linen’ – single quilt/doona cover $129.00 now $40.00
7. My Quotable Kid – A Parent’s Journal Of Unforgettable Quotes $29.95
8. Allerhand childrens ball & bottle sports bag – 3 colours $34.00 now $29.95
9. Hanke ‘Le Champignon’ stool for children $124.95 now $115.00
10. Playsam xbus- red $134.20 now $95.00
11. Maileg large rabbit with stripe dress $140.00

Little Living use Australia Post and ship via Express Post Australia wide. Postage cost is determined at checkout based on weight. Average orders ship at around $9.50. See Delivery for full information including how to ship Little Living goodies internationally.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Ahh the silly season. Is it making you silly yet?  Is it making you Naughty? Or are you still keeping Nice?! Either way, I have a list of Pre-Christmas offers happening at the stylish boutique  Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au that is certainly worth checking twice.

There is just soooo much on offer from Tamara and Francine at Metro Mum it’s hard to know where to start!  So let’s just start at the very beginning: which therefore means first mention today must go to the Exclusive KidStyleFile offers on now *extended* until midnight 11 15 December 2009.

#1. The first exclusive KSF offer is for all you savvy readers who place on order of $75.00 or more: when placing your orders, enter code ‘SLEIGH’ at checkout and you’ll receive FREE shipping.

#2. The second Exclusive KidStyleFile offer is on Pink and Blue Foogo bottles, jars and sippy cups.  You can get these sleek designs (in pink or blue) at a fantastic 20% off retail prices. Enter code ‘Foogo’ at checkout to redeem.

#3. Metro Mum currently have 20% off MiniMonkey Slings. These slings are made in a fantastic range of colours; the very funky orange is pictured as #11 below.

#4. Metro Mum also have up to 15% off Isoki products. I showed an enormous level of restraint when our #3 baby was on her way, and chose not to update my baby bag.  But that didn’t stop me from checking out what was in the market! As I was doing so, I fell in love with the award winning brand Isoki. I just love so much about all their wares. My restraint has continued but I have had the pleasure of making a few Isoki purchases for girlfriends, and they have been truly treasured gifts.  But if you have been eying off an Isoki product, then I say “go for it”-  now’s the time with a 15% discount.

#5.  Big shout out too for all the Dad’s and Daddy’s to be – Metro Mum currently have an incredible 30% markdown on all Dadgear Nappy Bags. If you have a hands on Dad to shop for this Christmas, a Daddy bag like the Dadgear Billboard Series Sports Nappy Bag 118 could be a winner.

What a list hey?  In addition to the offers above, Metro Mum also have listed a fantastic deal on Babymoov – Bebedelice Baby Food Processer – now only $149, that’s a saving of $51.00!!  And with a fantastic price of $9.99 on Munchee Mug – Kids Anti-spill snack cup and lids – methinks these would make a fantastic stocking filler.

Just new to the fantastic line up of products at Metro Mum are the Dandelion Organic Baby Toys and Feeding Accessories,  the Ebulobo Crazy Wolf Toys and the Thermos Funtainer Camo Chic bottle and Thermos Insulted lunch bags. As a matching pair, these too could make a great Christmas present.

And wait, can you believe it, it just keeps getting longer!  Metro Mum are running a Kris Kringle competition this month!! Entrants have the chance to win $2000 in prizes.

Phew, well that’s it – what a fantastic list of Pre-Christmas offers. Now that you’ve read it, better go check it twice to make sure you don’t miss out on any of these fantastic offers from Metro Mum.

1. Foogo by Thermos – Stainless Steel Sippy Cup (Blue) $32.00 less KSF 20% discount = $25.60
   
2. Munchee Mug – Kids Anti-spill snack cup and lid (Turquoise) $12.95 $9.99
3. Isoki – New Insulated Munch Bag (Kenya) $39.95 $34.99
4. Ebulobo – Crazy Wolf Playset $84.00
5. Babymoov – Bebedelice Baby Food Processer $199.95 $149.00
6. Isoki – Urban Reversible Saddle Tote Bag (Navy/Urban Print) $199.95 less
   
7. Dadgear Billboard Series Sports Nappy Bag 118 $165.00 $115.50
8. Foogo – Funtainer by Thermos Stainless Steel Straw Bottle (Camo Chic) $24.00
9. Thermos Funtainer Insulated Lunch Bag (Camo Chic) $12.50
   
10. Dandelion – Organic Crinkle Baby Book $18.50
11. Minimonkey baby sling (Orange) $79.00 $63.20

For all your in-vogue parenting products, Metro Mum stock from the following brands: Hess-Spielzeug, Allerhand, Annabel Trends, Babymoov, Babymel, Baby Steps 123, Baufix, Babywedge, Bilibo, Bloom Baby, Boyle, Britt, BubbaMat, Bud by Design Room, BusyBee Friends, Caden Lane, Cariboo NZ, Compendium, DadGear, DanishbyDesign, David Fussenegger, Dwink Box, Ebulobo, Ellaroo, Ellie Bellie, Elodie Details, Emotion & Kids, Fatboy The Original, Fertile Mind, FLATOUTbears, Foogo by Thermos, FunPod, Giimmo, Happy Mais, Hello Babe, Il Tutto, IntelliGender®, Isoki, Kanoe, Kiddie Food Kutter, Kids Kitchen, KidsonRoof, Kipiis, Language Littles, Learning Tower, Leander, Leisure Learning, Lilbird, Little Beetle, Little Kitchen, Little Sprowtz, LittleOneBaby, Luna Lullaby, Lupi Lu, Melobaby, Metro Mum, Mia Bossi, Milk & Tickles, MilkBar, Mini Bilibo, Minimonkey, Mishi Design, Mojo, Mokopuna, Mothers Minder, Munchee Mug, My Plate-Mate, Nest, Nuance, Nurseryworks, Ocho, Oeuf, OnTray2Go, Oti, Paper Eskimo, PeeWee & PooToo, Playsam, Prego Planner, PuggyHouse, Qtees, Scout, Seed Organic, Snugabub, Storksak, Totem, Trunki, VisualGram, Vulli, Wall Candy and Zuny.

Metro Mum use Fastaway Couriers and Australia Post for delivery.  Total delivery cost will be calculated at checkout.  For estimated delivery times, international orders and all the ‘how to’ information see here.

Today’s post written by Miki

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This is one of those weeks you just don’t want to miss out on.  You see, the girls at Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au – have conspired to bring together a whole raft of special deals, and they all coincide this week!

First of all, KidStyleFile readers can take 15% off store-wide. This means you can get a very nice discount on anything that takes your fancy, including hot new season fashion and a truly wonderful range of accessories for babies and mums alike. This discount is running for a week only – use the code ‘KSFM609′ at checkout, and do it before midnight 30 June, when this offer ends.

Next we turn our focus to Metro Mum’s truly astounding range of über stylish nursery furniture: for a very limited time only you can take 10% off the whole lot!

We’re talking Oeuf, Bloom, Cariboo, Kanoe and lots, lots more.  This deal is only running for a very limited time, so if you’re in the market for some seriously fabulous furniture for your nursery I’d suggest you get onto it right away!

But that’s not all!  Oh no, lovely readers, Metro Mum has even more in store for you.  How about this: every single order is eligible to receive a FREE Hello Babe sample bag, packed full of goodies valued at $40!! If you want one (and who doesn’t?) just add a Hello Babe bag to your cart before checking out.

AND if you sign up to the Metro Mum Club this week, you’ll get $5.00 in rewards points, just like that!

Golly, now that I’ve talked you through all the fantastic offers at Metro Mum, I barely have room to tell you about all the fantastic new products in store – because believe me, there’s loads! What with the new limited edition FunPod in Retro Pink and the super-stylish Bloom Nano highchair (ideal for small spaces and comes in such a great range of colours), you can kit out your kitchen… but as for the rest, you’re going to have to see the image collage below to get some clues as to what’s in and hot!

Pries quoted below in red apply until 30 June 2009 with code, while stocks last only.

1. Babymoov Bebedelice Food Processor + 2 FREE bibs, $199.95 $169.95
2. Mokopuna Value Packs, from $90.00 $76.50
3. BusyBee Friends ‘Cuckoo Chick’ Backpack, $49.95 $42.45
4. Bloom Nano High Chair, $229.00 $194.65
5. Oeuf Cot & Change Station with FREE mattress, $1,778.00 $1,600.20 (using the code ‘FUR609′, this is a special offer for KSF readers only!)
6. BusyBee Friends ‘Pengpeng’ Penguin 4 Piece Luggage Set, $180.00 $153.00
7. FunPod Limited Edition – Retro Pink, $239.00 $203.15 + FREE delivery on this item
8. Milkbar Portable Nursing Pillow, $64.95 $55.20
9. Prego Planner Pregnancy Journal, $43.00 $36.55
10. Hello Babe Sample Bag – FREE!

Metro Mum stocks these amazing brands: Mia Bossi, Oeuf, Caden Lane, Il Tutto, Trunki, Melobaby, Babymoov, FlatoutBear, Bilibo, Baufix, Prego Planner, Isoki, Britt, Lilbird, Mokopuna, Dadgear, Little Sprowtz, David Fussenegger, Little Beetle, Little Swish, Kipiis, Funpod, Lanugage Littles Paper Eskimo, Thermos, Pee Wee and Poo Poo, Snack Trap, Kiddie Food Kutter, Bilibo Mini, Nest, Kanoe, Qtees Designs, Mother Minder, Ocho, Compendium, Ellaroo, Boyle, Wall Candy, BabyTalk, Annabel Trends, Lupi Lu, Penny Scallan, Dwink, Scout, Milk and Tickles, Mishi Design, Leisure Learning, Keptin-Jr, Emotion and Kids, Kids Kitchen, Happy Mais, Mojo, Munchee Mug, Totem, Argan Oil Organic Care, OTi Organiser, Ellie Bellie, Beep Beep Slings, Hess-Spielzeug, Seed Organic, Fatboy, Kids on Roof and more.

Metro Mum charge $7.95 postage to most areas (less if you’re in the Sydney Metro area) – check the Delivery page for full details. Orders over $200.00 are posted free of charge within Australia.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Every Australian parent who loves the functionality and stylish good looks of European-designed products must thank their lucky stars that Rose & Lily – www.roseandlily.com.au – is on the scene.

Two working mums, Michele and Jennifer, saw a gap in the market a few years ago, and the result is that now we in Australia can now get our hands on some of the best Euro baby products around! Perfectly placed as they are (Michelle is in Australia and Jennifer’s in Belgium), the magic twosome carefully select and import some seriously cool products and brands.

Take Babymoov as one example. With its French heritage clearly evident in the designs, Babymoov products are designed by mums, for mums. The Bebedelice baby food processor is absolutely ingenious: it defrosts, cooks and blends home-made baby food, warms bottles and jars and even sterilises your babyfeeding paraphernalia!

BabySteps 123 is another brand which offers well thought out accessories to make feeding solids easier. The Multi Slicer is a really nifty way of quickly preparing fruit and vegetables as healthy snacks, and there’s also some useful freezer trays in various sizes and shapes (essential, believe me), and a very nifty hand-blender which takes no electricity or batteries at all!

If you’ve started the solids journey but you’re runninng out of inspiration as to what to feed your baby or toddler, Rose & Lily have Sneakys, eBooks of delicious recipes designed especially for the very young (including the very fussy!) all by nutritionist mum Leanne Cooper.

My Plate Mate is another of those brilliant ideas; the sort where you wonder why nobody had ever thought of it before!  It’s simply a spill guard rim which attaches on to any standard child’s size plate, meaning that they don’t spill food as readily when learning to use cutlery, and the unique shape of the rim even helps to scoop food onto the fork or spoon! My Plate Mate is free of lead, BPA, phthalate, PVC, latex & polycarbonates and it easy to clean and dishwasher safe.

OnTray2Go is another brilliant idea: simply fill the boxes with scrumptious snacks (you should have plenty of them prepared by now!) and clip on to the handle of your supermarket trolley.  So much easier than fighting with a hungry toddler as you trundle around the aisles!

The Mije Crab is a clever bath toy which not only tells you the temperature of the bath water, but also sounds audio and visual alarms if the water is too hot. In the same vein of controlling temperature, the Cold Seat car seat cover is absolutely brilliant for Australian summers: simply put it in the freezer for a while before use, then cover the car seat with it – including buckles where possible – and then refreeze it before the next use.  How brilliant is that?!

For other cool places to sit, here is another option: the beautiful Luna Lullaby Bounce-A-Bye Baby Balls are the only exercise ball you won’t want to hide away when you’re done using it.  With a myriad of uses such as birthing ball, a baby soothing motion seat and a pre- and post-pregnancy fitness ball, not to mention an oversized ball for the kids to chase around the garden on nice days, these will last you for years.

And last but not least, the Learning Tower is one of the best kids products I’ve seen around in a long time. A four-sided platform designed to bring small children up to the level where all the action is happening, you can use the Learning Tower to facilitate your child’s involvement with cooking, washing dishes, sorting laundry, you name it.  You can also get add-on kits to turn your Learning Tower into an art easel or a playhouse – amazing!

Rose & Lily are currently running a great competition over at Facebook. All you have to do is become a fan of Rose & Lily on Rose & Lily Facebook page before June 14 2009, and you’ll go into the draw to win one of 10 Babymoov Shirt Bibs, valued at $19.95 each. Too easy!

Rose & Lily are also a major sponsor of the KidStyleFile Annual Reader Survey: 10 lucky survey respondents will each receive a Babymoov prize pack from Rose & Lily valued at $279.95 each! Click here to start the survey now.

Rose & Lily shipping starts at $8.00 per order, Australia-wide.  Orders over $250.00 are shipped free of charge.

Today’s post written by Angela

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We introduced you to Just Ripe – www.justripe.com.au – purveyors of fine clothing, toys, feeding equipment, and accessories, for tots 0-2 years and their stylish mamas – last September.

Since then, Just Ripe has gone from strength to strength, and the range of goodies Dimity at JR has collected together is quite impressive!

Choose products from Albetta, Annabel Trends, Baby Banz, BabyLegs, Boon, Clean Shopper, EcoBaby Organic Dummies, Eleganter, Eternal Creation, Fiesta Crafts, Purebaby, Vanchi, Jack & Lily, Storksak, Imse Vimse, Baobab, Monkey-DO, Blabla, Little Joey Organics, Cheeky Monkey, Aden & Anais, Itsy Bitsy, Infancy, Fish Lilly, Britt, Babymoov, The Wall Sticker Company, Infantino, Lotus Linens, Snazzy Baby, Kumquat, Heimess, Hess-Spielzeug, Gaia Skin Naturals, Hurphy Durphy, Little Tesoro, Paper Eskimo, Noo Designs, Peanut Shell, Polkadot Papoose, Pop Maternity,  Taia, and Ring O Rosey, Kumquat, Purebaby, Itsy Bitsy, Cheeky Monkey, Pepperpot, Polkadot Papoose, Pop Maternity, Artee Supplies, The Wall Sticker Company, and mamapapa.

Dimity at Just Ripe is hosting a huge end of season sale, and is offering KidStyleFile readers 15% off store-wide – including the sale stock! – until midnight 10 March, 2009.  Enter ‘KSF’ in the coupon code section at checkout to redeem.

I’m loving the oversized bibs (makes SUCH a big difference to everyday life), Jack & Lilly super-soft shoes make me smile and smile (who could resist the ‘Charming Turtles’??!), there’s a great range of award-winning toys from Fiesta Crafts, pick up imprintable party invites from Artee Supplies, grab the kitchen essential, Babymoov Bebedelice (pronounced beh-beh-delish), and treat yourself to a luxe brangelina-endorsed Storksak bag at 15% off.

Also keep your eyes peeled for winter stock from Eternal Creation, Nurtured By Nature, Jock & Tilly, mill&mia, Gaia Organic Cotton, Infancy, Books To Wear, and Huckleberry Lane, coming soon to Just Ripe.

Prices quoted in red are after the 15% KSF discount code has been applied. These prices are valid until 10 March 2009 only.

A. Extra Large Shirt Bib $22.95 $19.50
B. Albetta Knitted Animals $31.95 each $27.15 each
C. Storksak ‘Elizabeth’ in cream $379.95 $322.95
D. BlaBla Finger Puppets $8.95 each $7.60
E. Babymoov Bebedelice $199.99 $169.99
F. Baobab Pyjama Set $36.95 $24.02 $20.41
G. Artee Supplies: Imprintable Invitations, pack of 10 $22.95 $19.50
H. Jack & Lily Charming Turtle $39.95 $33.95
I. Eternal Creation Blue Romper $34.95 $22.72 $19.31
J. Fish Lilly Sleeping Bag $45.00 $38.25
K. Eternal Creation Tuscany Dress $44.95 $29.22 $24.83
L. Monkey-DO PJs 2 Piece Set $32.00 $20.80 $17.68
M. ForWalls Rocket and Stars decal set $24.95 $21.20
N. Fiesta Crafts Old MacDonald’s Noisy Farm $84.95 $72.20

Just Ripe offer a flat shipping rate of $7.50 for standard size parcels Australia-wide.  Shipping is FREE for purchases over $150.00. International orders are warmly welcomed, and are shipped for a flat rate of $18.00 for standard size parcels. See the FAQ page for full details on shipping.

Today’s post written by Miki

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I think that MetroMum - www.metromum.com.au – just gets better every time I visit.  No, really – have a look and see what I mean.

For one thing, Tamara and Francine are constantly refreshing the range of products, meaning that both the eternally popular and the new and innovative are always in great supply.

For another, they always has great discounts happening about the place: have a look at the ‘What’s Hot’ box on the home page.  It always contains changing weekly specials so you need to check it frequently to make sure you take advantage of all the deals, and this week’s are especially great.

You can get the Bebedelice Multifunctional Food Processor (valued at $199.95) plus two FREE shirt bibs (valued at $23.95 each) for only $169.00! That’s a huge saving!

Also in ‘The Hot Box’, as I like to call it, is the Babymoov Car Seat Organiser which you’ll find invaluable for long or even short car trips.  There’s a place for everything your baby or toddler needs, and plenty to keep them interested and distracted.  Even better, it’s marked down from $68.00 to just $49.95!

Now for imaginative play you have to take a look at the toys from Active People.  The makers of the iconic Bilibo, these guys have some new toys out.  First of all I want to show you the Babal, which is an intriguing ‘ball that is actually two balls’, and is limited only by your kids’ imaginations.

Then there’s the new Bilibo Pixel, which is a million games in one little set, and 100 million games when you add the Mini Bilibo to the mix.  Hours and hours of fun to be had here!

For loads of other fantastic ideas for Christmas presents and stocking stuffers, do yourself a favour: make a cuppa, pop the baby in bed and send the kids into the yard to play and have a happy browse around at Metro Mum.  Bliss!

Want even more of an incentive to start adding things to your cart?  Well here’s two things you should know:

1. $5.00 store credit for FREE to everyone who joins the Metro Mum Club this month

2. A FREE gift exclusively for KSF readers who spend over $50.00 in one transaction.  Just enter KSF at checkout to claim you free pressie!

Offers ends 20 December 2008.

1. Compendium Interview Books – My Dad and My Mum, $14.95ea
2. OTi 2009 Organiser, $39.59
3. DadGear Messenger Camouflage Nappy Bag, $145.00
4. Ellie Bellie Kids Reversible Tutu – Pink/Lime, $60.00
5. Babymoov Hippo Plate, Lid & Spoon set, $28.00
6. Active People ‘Babal Toy’, $28.00
7. Organic Pregnancy Tea – New Mum, $13.00
8. Babytalk ‘I replaced the dog’ Growsuit, $14.95
9. Argan Organic Care Oil, $55.00
10. Babytalk ‘Just done 9 months inside’ Growsuit, $14.95
11. Leisure Learning Educational Bath Blocks, $19.00

The range of brands at Metro Mum includes Emotion & Kids, Babymoov, FLATOUTbears, Il Tutto, Bilibo, Britt, Lilbird, The Prego Planner, Isoki, Mokopuna, Storksak, Melobaby, Mia Bossi, PeeWee & PooToo, David Fussenegger, DadGear, Little Sprowtz, Language Littles, Little Beetle, Baufix, Little Swish, Kipiis, FunPod, Keptin-Jr, Paper Eskimo, Foogo by Thermos, Snack Trap, Nest, Kanoe, Qtees, Mothers Minder, Ocho, Little Kitchen, Compendium, Ellaroo, Boyle, Milk & Tickles, Annabel Trends, Wall Candy, Lupi Lu, Mishi Design, Scount Organic, Oeuf, Mishi Design, Penny Scallan, and Caden Lane and Trunki.

Metro Mum charge $7.95 postage to most areas (less if you’re in the Sydney Metro area) – check the Delivery page for full details. Orders over $200.00 are posted free of charge within Australia.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Every so often I stumble across an item that I absolutely can’t live without.  Strangely enough (or not – you’ll see what I’m talking about) a majority of them seem to be at Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au.

Take the Oeuf nursery furniture range, for example.  I would kill to have this stuff in my nursery, as I’m sure would just about every style-conscious mama. It’s sleek, minimalist with a little hint of retro and just absolutely stunning.  Naturally, the quality of its construction goes without saying. The range is available in Beech or Walnut tones.

The Oeuf range has also been very cleverly designed to last for as long as possible – after all, these are investment-quality pieces and you want to get your money’s worth! The cot can be converted into a seriously stylish toddler bed and the dresser can have the change table added to the top during the baby years, and then removed during the older years to be a piece that wouldn’t look remotely out of place in a stylish teenager’s or adult’s room. The mini library (so cool, I love the cubbies) is also very flexible in that it would be perfect in a modern nursery but would work just as well in the living room or kitchen – or any room in the house, really!

At the opposite end of the size scale is the Munchee Mug, an ingeniously designed cup to hold toddler snacks which won’t spill them all over the floor.  I quite often pack some cheese cubes or home-made popcorn for Alex when we go out, but about and it drives me mad when he up-ends the container and they all fall out onto the supermarket floor! (ewwwww) The Munchee Mug could put an end to my woes by allowing him to comfortably get his fist into and out of the cup, but not letting him spill everything on the floor.  It’s available in four cool colour combos and it’s a bargain – $12.99!

For kids slightly older than my toddler, I love the KidsonRoof Cardboard Playhouse.  A cubby house (who doesn’t love them!) which can be decorated and personalised making it kid heaven, and then folded down flat to slide under the bed when it’s not in use. This’d be the perfect Christmas present for 3-6 year olds.It’s on special this week too!

Now speaking of specials, I’ll let you in on a little tip: keep a close eye on Metro Mum’s ‘What’s Hot’ box (you can see it on their homepage) as the specials in it will be changing weekly leading up to Christmas.  It’s a great way to get super deals on super products, including products which are rarely discounted.  This week’s Hot Box contains the KidsonRoof Cardboard Playhouse as mentioned above, and the uber-funky Mojo Mini Me Kids Beanbag Chair.  BaaaarGAIN!

And while I’m on a roll, here’s another tip: join the Metro Mum Club to receive exclusive discounts and offers during the year, and earn rewards points on all your purchases.

1. Oeuf Cot In Walnut, $1,380.00 (shown with Oeuf Changing Station In Walnut, $320.00)
2. Oeuf Dresser In Walnut, $1,210.00
3. Oeuf Mini Library Storage Shelving System In Walnut, $850.00
4. Totem 3D Puzzle Construction Toy For Boys, $49.99
5. Mojo Mini Me Kids Beanbag Chair, $55.00 $50.00
6. Softmats Multi Purpose BubbaMat, $199.00
7. Munchee Mug Anti Spill Snack Cup & Lid – Pink, $12.95
8. KidsonRoof Mobile Cardboard Playhouse, $65.00 $59.99
9. HappyMais Ecological Kids Craft Toy – Fox, $24.00
10. Babymoov Toilet Training Seat Reducer With Handles, $29.95

Metro Mum’s fabulous range includes products from Emotion & Kids, Babymoov, FLATOUTbears, Il Tutto, Bilibo, Britt, Lilbird, The Prego Planner, Isoki, Mokopuna, Storksak, Melobaby, Mia Bossi, PeeWee & PooToo, David Fussenegger, DadGear, Little Sprowtz, Language Littles, Little Beetle, Baufix, Little Swish, Kipiis, FunPod, Keptin-Jr, Paper Eskimo, Foogo by Thermos, Snack Trap, Nest, Kanoe, Qtees, Mothers Minder, Ocho, Little Kitchen, Compendium, Ellaroo, Boyle, Milk & Tickles, Annabel Trends, Wall Candy, Lupi Lu, Mishi Design, Scount Organic, Oeuf, Mishi Design, Penny Scallan, and Caden Lane and Trunki.  Divine, each and every piece!

Metro Mum charge $7.95 postage to most areas (less if you’re in the Sydney Metro area) – check the Delivery page for full details. Orders over $200.00 are posted free of charge within Australia.

STOP THE PRESS!

The fab Where Did You Get That? – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au, stockists of superlative brands including Aden + Anais, BabyMoov Bebedelice and Lovenest, Bella Tunno, Bod and Bod for Bubs hair and skin-care, Coco Boheme, Coo Clocks, Deglingos, Djeco, eco.kid, Lelli Kelly, Moppit, Morgan & Milo, Opal London, Pink + Blue Yummy Mummy, Star & Rose, Tea Collection, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, and Zid Zid Kids, and the newly arrived Enchanted Faeries figurines (place your order now for November delivery) and Woolbabe sleeping bags, has just passed me this fabulous piece of information especially to share with KSF readers:

Get 20%* discount off categories listed below with code ‘STYLE20′ until August 10.

• Baby Accessories – Aden + Anais wraps, Bebedelice
• Bags – Zid Zid Kids, Pink + Blue Yummy Mummy Baby/Anytime Bags
  
• Bath & Body – Bod, Bod for Bubs and eco.kid products
• Wall art – Coco Boheme Blackboard decals, and new Djeco Wall stickers
• Boy/Girl Shoes – All Lelli Kelly, and Morgan & Milo shoes
• Clocks – all Coo Clocks
• Craft – Djeco
• Toys and Games – Puzzles, Djeco

To add to this, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles and Moppit winter stock is also now reduced by 30% (if you want another 10% discount on these brands, enter ‘STYLE10′ to get an you’ve just scored a KSF VIP 40% off!! – Please note you can’t use the two codes together, so you do have to make a choice there.)

Clockwise from top left:

Djeco 12 Colour Animal Cubes – $29.90 less 20% KSF discount = $23.92
Coo Clocks – $98.00 less 20% KSF discount = $78.40 Available in 7 different designs
Zid Zid Kids Giraffe Mask – $13.95 less 20% KSF discount = $11.16 Also available in Lion and Elephant
Zid Zid Kids Bag – $39.95 less 20% KSF discount = $31.96 Also available in Hippo, Monkey, Bird, Branch, and Elephant designs
Babymoov Bebedelice – $199.00 less 20% KSF discount = $159.20 This is a HOT price for the Bebedelice: you won’t find it cheaper anywhere.
Morgan & Milo Silver Sparkle Mary-Jane – $49.95 less 20% KSF discount = $39.96 Fantastic quality and comfort and spunky designs. I heart M&M!
Lelli Kelly Iris Cross Mild – $105.00 less 20% KSF discount = $84.00
Morgan & Milo Navy Flame Slip-on – $44.95 less 20% KSF discount = $35.96
Djeco Robinetto Waterworks Game – $19.80 less 20% KSF discount = $15.84
Coco Boheme Cat Wall Sticker/Decal – $39.00 less 20% KSF discount = $31.20 Also available in chicken and piggy
Djeco Poem Tree Wall Sticker – $44.00 less 20% KSF discount = $35.20 What a delight: 95 reusable stickers comprise this inspiring wall decoration.
Yummy Mummy Filly Bag in Black – $349.00 less 20% KSF discount = $279.20 Attention bag aficionados: This one is a must for your collection. Just fab, and what a bargain!

Just a couple of little tips for you when shopping at Where Did You Get That?

After you add products to your cart you need to click ‘Checkout’ (marked in red below) to proceed.

Set up your account, and to receive 20% off selected categories listed above at Where Did You Get That?, enter ‘STYLE20′ at the Redeem Discount Coupon section at checkout. Too easy!

Offer ends 10 August 2008.

Where Did You Get That? charge $7.95 flat-rate postage Australia wide. *Discount applies on purchases before shipping charges are applied.

Do you, like me, often see baby and kids goods that you find so irresistibly attractive that you find yourself asking total strangers “Where did you get that?”

Well today I’d like to introduce you to style-savvy sisters Toni and Melony, who through their passion for everything unique and high quality in the realm of baby and kids, can help connect you with all the coolest threads, shoes, toys, accessories and decor from both faraway and nearby via their new web store ‘Where Did You Get That?‘ – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au.

Where Did You Get That? stock exquisite brands including Aden + Anais, BabyMoov Bebedelice and Lovenest, Bella Tunno, Bod and Bod for Bubs hair and skin-care, Coco Boheme, Coo Clocks, Deglingos, Djeco, eco.kid, Lelli Kelly, Moppit, Morgan & Milo, Opal London, Pink + Blue Yummy Mummy, Star & Rose, Tea Collection, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Zid Zid Kids.

I want to have a little rave about a few of my personal favourites new to Australia, and brought to you exclusively by Where Did You Get That? Firstly, Tea Collection, a US brand that promotes a multi-cultural ethos in design and celebrates children as “little citizens of the world”.

Before Where Did You Get That? came along I always sourced Tea Collection from the US. Needless to say, I am so thrilled to have a local supplier!

Tea Collection make two affordable ranges: Tea Collection for kids 2+ and Daily Tea for 0-2 years.

I can tell you from personal experience that the quality of Tea Collection is just superb. The cottons they use never pill or fade, and the cuts are tailored beautifully.

Their jeans are the best fit I have found (adjustable waist joy!), and the denim is softened to prevent chafing.

The dresses are thoughtfully designed, and always feature beautiful detailing. To prove that I put my money where my mouth is, see the picture below of one of my daughters wearing one of her Tea Collection pieces: the Journey Dress, happily available at Where Did You Get That? so you can get a piece of the action too

Clockwise from top left:

Tea Collection Mendoza Boys 3 piece outfit – $155.00
Daily Tea Flower Fan Tunic – Limon – $29.95
Tea Collection Mopti Print Dress – Birch – $84.95
Tea Collection Journey Dress in Aubergine – $56.00
Tea Collection Tereli Yarn Dyed Indigo Pant – $64.95

Next on my list of faves is Morgan & Milo. An inspired addition to the world of children’s footwear, Morgan & Milo is the creative output of Mia Abbruzzese, who started Morgan & Milo to fill the gap for affordable, classic shoes. Morgan & Milo shoes have their heart in the quality of the past, and their head in the modern day, fusing fun and fashion in a way that is infinitely wearable, and never too precious.

Also in the shoe department at Where Did You Get That? is the unrestrained embellished decadence of Lelli Kelly from Italy. Not just a pretty face, Lelli Kelly shoes are designed for optimal comfort and foot health.

Clockwise from top left:

Morgan & Milo Navy Flame Slip-on – $44.95
Morgan & Milo Silver Sparkle Mary-Jane – $49.95
Lelli Kelly Iris Cross Mild – $105.00

Finally, you know I can never go past a good toy or decor piece. Where Did You Get That? is thrilling me with its well considered selection.

Firstly, Djeco from France. Djeco make a wonderful range of toys, puzzles and craft sets for kids, and Where Did You Get That? is stocking a comprehensive amount of them.

I just adore the Stamps Magical Dresses set which features ink pads, 14 stampers and 20 cutout princesses to decorate.

If you’re looking for amusement for smaller kids then the Djeco block puzzles make for a sweet occupation with their classic illustrations. Where Did You Get That? is selling the 4 packs so affordably too!

If you’re looking for an imaginative and unusual buddy for your little one then the divine Deglingos, again from France, fit the bill perfectly. Everything but run of the mill, Deglingos creatures are constructed of a range of high quality textured fabric that is sure to last a lifetime of companionship,

A delightful decor element is the Coo Clock from the USA. Besides being utterly whimsical this clock is clever too: it has a sensor that detects when it’s dark so it won’t bark, cheep or moo at midnight!

For out and about check out the Bella Tunno Designer Diner. It’s a funky, wipe-clean placement on one side and a reusable chalk mat on the other. It’s a portable imagination station for little artists and a traveling table for little eaters! Includes a 12 piece box of non-toxic colored chalk and a detachable chalk pouch. Never be stuck for entertainment when you’re out and about again!

Finally, one of my most beloved favourite brands, Zid Zid Kids.

Zid Zid Kids are pure imagination realised. Zid Zid Kids is a fair-trade company based in Marrakech, Morocco, and is the fusion of the creativity of husband and wife team Moulay and Julie, and Moroccan crafts-people. The result is stunning!

Where Did You Get That? is stocking bags, belts, shoes and these fabulous dress-up masks from Zid Zid. Bring the magic of Africa into your home!

Clockwise from top left:

Djeco Stamps Magical Dresses – $33.00
Coo Clocks – $92.00 – Available in 7 different designs
Zid Zid Kids Giraffe Mask – $13.95 – Also available in Lion and Elephant
Bella Tunno Funky Floral Designer Diner – $28.00
Djeco 12 Colour Animal Cubes – $29.9
Deglingo ‘Molos’ the Lobster – $59.95

To receive 10% store-wide off your order* at Where Did You Get That?, enter ‘STYLE10′ at the Redeem Discount Coupon section at checkout. Offer ends 31 July.

Gotta rush now. I’m off to grab some Zid Zid Kids masks

Where Did You Get That? charge $7.95 flat-rate postage Australia wide. *Discount applies on purchases before shipping charges are applied.