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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clockwise from top left:

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

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

Ok, here’s the latest news for all the luxe bag lovers in the house: Metro Mum - www.metromum.com.au - is now stocking the entire Mia Bossi Spring 2008 baby bag collection, direct from the US.

Even if you haven’t heard of Mia Bossi before, I’m sure you have spotted these top-shelf bags in the media: Mia Bossi bags are toted by A-list Illuminati including Katie Holmes, Tori Spelling, Angelina Jolie, Anne Heche, and Britney Spears.

What do they all love about these most luxurious of baby bags? Well, they are effectively incognito baby bags - you would never know they were baby bags to look at them.

Mia Bossi bags don’t deceive on the nappy bag functionality front though: they are impressively big, and come complete with a removable nappy bag insert, faux fur change mat, stroller clips to make attaching your Mia Bossi to your pram or stroller a snap, and a host of other thoughtful features. You can even purchase a computer bag insert to carry your laptop in the ultimate style once the baby days have passed. You can view lots of detailed images of the bag features on the Mia Bossi website.

Mia Bossi carry the hallmarks of the most prestigious quality and are constructed of the finest Italian leather, and waxed canvas trimmed with Italian leathers and hardware.

Mia Bossi bags are on-trend, while possessing a classic presence (think Hermes) that is bound to endure.

Buy one now from Metro Mum and receive a FREE muslin wrap and Mother Minder bracelet. Offer ends 7 August 2008.

PS: You should sign up to the Metro Mum Loyalty Club before you make any purchases: you earn loyalty points for every purchase, and I saw a mention of a discount code there, too Also, Metro Mum offer FREE delivery with orders over $200.00 so there are a lot of ways to save a mozza.

Clockwise from top left:

Mia Bossi - ‘Audrey’ Italian Barolo Leather Nappy Bag (Sand) $1200.00
Mia Bossi - ‘Maria’ Italian Leather Nappy Bag (Chocolate) $515.00
Mia Bossi - ‘Tobey’ Nappy Bag (Rootbeer) $180.00
Mia Bossi - ‘Maria’ Designer Nappy Italian Leather (Tangerine) $385.00
Mia Bossi – ‘Katie’ Designer Nappy Bag Popcorn (Cream Dots) $193.00
Mia Bossi – ‘Katie’ Designer Nappy Bag Noir (Black) $193.00

While you are over at Metro Mum, take note of the other gorgeous products in store, and don’t miss their toy sale for some hot bargains. Find my my top picks below.

Clockwise from top left:

Baufix Buggy Construction Set $29.95 $25.46
Trunki Towgo $69.95 $63.00
Kanoe Baby Hammock $349.00
Bilibo (available in 6 colour choices. Mini Bilibo also available.) $39.00 $33.15 - FREE TOTE BAG with every Bilibo purchased
Language Littles Bi-lingual Doll - ‘Alexia’ English/Greek (also available in Hebrew, German, Spanish, and Japanese boy and girl dolls) $69.00 $62.10
Nest Cot Linen Set (Pink Pebbles) Also available in Green Pebble $248.00
Kiddy Food Kutter $9.95
FunPod Safety Stand $230.00
Binky Boo Dressing Gown, Slipper and Teddy Set (Latte) $50.00
KeptinJr Post a Baby Comforter (Blue, also available in pink) $19.95 $13.97

Metro Mum stock the following brands: Emotion & Kids, Trunki, 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, Annabel Trends, Wall Candy, Lupi Lu, and Penny Scallan.

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.