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Today’s post written by Anna

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Hey there lovelies! For modern parents, there seems to be an ever-growing list of things to do and think about; especially now as the “silly season” is upon us.  So I certainly hope the weekend is bringing some much needed rest and relaxation your way!

Modern Little Munchkins – www.modernlittlemunchkins.com.au – is a top online store that seriously helps lighten the load in the the thinking department!  Louisa from Modern Little Munchkins has endeavoured to relieve some of the stress of parenthood by bringing together many of the items required for a fashionable, funky and eco-friendly childhood for your little munchkins.  You will find pure, chemical free and eco-friendly products, to ensure you not only are looking out for your little family – but the planet too!

For some top organic bath and beauty  products for precious baby skin, (and a few special things for grown ups too!) – check out what’s in the Skin, Body & Hair pages.

Cleaning is an inescapable part of life, (urgh! *sigh*, frown) and I don’t know about you, but at my house, it seems as though I am forever in catch-up mode: trying to clean-up one surface, and then another and another!  The all natural range from B_E_E includes a  Multi-Surface Cleaner – just what I need! Check out the fabulous slogans printed on the bottles… they may just have enough spunk to make me want to get them out of the cleaning cupboard and put them to work!

If you’re on the hunt for summer fashion, head straight to the New Arrivals where you’ll find hot new stock from Moppit, Eco Peko and Pram Rock.

As well as offering assistance in the thinking department, Modern Little Munchkins also helps in the finance department: starting today KSF Readers can score 20% off everything at Modern Little Munchkins – including sale items, which are already discounted by up to 50%!!! Yep, shoppers, this means there’s up to 70% off on selected items!! This offer runs for 4 days only and will end at midnight Wednesday 18 November 2009.  Enter code “SPRINGKSF” at checkout to redeem.

Prices quoted below are valid with code (read above) until midnight 18 November 2009 only.

1. Pram Rock Bubbalicious Tee$ $24.95 less 20% = $19.95
   
2. Itch Design Breakdance Onesie $34.95 less 20% = $27.95
3. Itch Design ABC Graffiti Hoodie $54.95 $27.95 less 20% = $22.35
4. Bella Tunno Wild Child Play Smock $44.95 less 20% = $35.95
5. Tkxi Surf Wonderland One Piece $49.00 $24.50 less 20% = $19.60
6. blabla Mini Buzz $39.95 less 20% = $31.95
7. Green to Grow BPA-Free 150ml $18.50 less 20% = $15.80
8. Itch Designs Girls Footlose Jeans $39.95 $19.95 less 20% = $15.95
9. Simply Gentle Organic Cotton Buds $5.50 less 20% = $4.40
10. B_E_E Multi-Surface Cleaner $8.95 less 20% = $7.15
11. Wedela Citrus Body Wash $19.50 less 20% = $15.70

Modern Little Munchkins stock Abe Jones Design (USA), Eco Peko organic, eight3one , Heavenly Creatures, Itch Design,  Tkxi Surf, Willow & Finn, and Wonderboy (USA), as well as Blabla toys, and Bella Tunno. MLM also carry a great range of organic, chemical free, and environmentally friendly baby products. Pick up skincare products from Little Innoscents and WOTNOT, cleaning and laundry products from B_E_E (hey, washing and cleaning are an integral part of looking after kids, so you want to do it fast, good, and chemical free!), and enviro and baby friendly Bambo Nature disposable nappies in all sizes.

Normally, Modern Little Munchkins charge on weight using the Australia Post postage calculator. Most orders ship for between $4-8.  See the Customer Service page for full details.

Today’s post written by Miki

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I’ve been indulging myself in one of my favourite pastimes just now.  I made myself a cup of Earl Grey, I snuck a chocolate biscuit (ok, fine, two), and I sat myself down in front of the computer and went straight to Baby’s Got Style – www.babysgotstyle.com.au.

I’m sure by now you all know about the divine range of goodness that is BGS.  You’ll know all about the ever-continuing range of hot new products that Daniela and her team work tirelessly to source, and you’ll know about how you can win a $200 BGS voucher every month simply by signing up to their newsletter.  You’ll already know all about the vast range of boutique brands stocked (see below the image collage for the full list), and you’ll probably have placed enough orders to know about the spectacular customer service provided.

It’s little wonder it’s Australia’s premier baby and kids online boutique really, isn’t it?

But have you dropped in lately and seen what’s new in store?  Personally, I’m really excited by the Purebaby Essentials range: an incredibly well-priced everyday organics range, which looks fantastic (as you’d expect from Purebaby) but also washes beautifully and feels absolutely divine (as you’d expect from Purebaby). There’s a good range of colours which can be matched or mixed according to your mood, and the cut looks so comfy (as you’d expect from Purebaby!) that I find myself wishing they’d hurry up and make an adults’ range!

Another new line instore are the Lovestamp necklaces; simple and elegant, these silver necklaces stamped with your child’s name – or children’s names, you can easily add extra tags – are an incredibly special keepsake, and would also make a beautiful gift for a grandmother, godmother or special person in your child’s life.

Baby’s Got Style have a competition running at the moment where you could win a Lovestamp Silhouette boy or girl necklace, personalised with your child’s name and valued at $99.95.  It’s easy – all you have to do is email Baby’s Got Style (with ‘Lovestamp comp’ in the subject field) and tell them in 50 words or less why you would like to wear the love.

1. Blabla Handknitted Beanie – Monkey, $39.95
2. Well Spotted Tees – ‘Talk To My Agent’, $30.00; and ‘The Force’ tee, $34.95
3. Peace Street – ‘Penelope Gypsy Dress’, $39.95; and ‘Frida Embroidered Dress’, $79.95
4. Purebaby Candy Knit Stitch Pom Pom Hat, $24.95
5. Baby’s Got Style Signature Balloon Suitcase, from $8.95
6. Toshi Blue Cat Hat, $27.95
7. Purebaby Essentials – LS Tee in Pale Pink, $18.95; and Legging in Grey Stripe, $18.95
8. Purebaby Essentials – LS Tee in Navy, $18.95; and Legging in Red, $18.95
9. Lovestamp Cherish Necklace, $64.95

Baby’s Got Style cater for kids from birth up to eight years and stock Aka Pipik, Albetta, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, BabyLegs, Baby Cha Cha Baobab, Bebe, Bical, BIG by Fiona Scanlan, BlaBla, Bobble Art, Booghaboo Baby, Children of the Revolution, Moppit, Cheeky Little Soles, Cloud B, Cold Coffee, DripStik, Dan300, Dwell Studio Baby, Elleroo, FLATOut, Fortune Tee, Fresh Baked, Giddy Giddy, Global Style, Haba, Infancy, Little Horn, Little Red by Mr Wolf, Little Twig, Mamas & Papas, mill & mia, Mooo, Mother Hen, Munster, Oobi Baby, Ouch, Pure Baby, Snugglebum, Seafolly, Tiger Joe, Frankie Ray Sooki Baby, Square Peg, Tiny Tribe, Toshi, Totem Kids, Vice Versa, Vintage Kid, and Zoo Emporium. New to Baby’s Got Style are Three Little Trees, Minimonkey Baby Slings, and Paul Frank’s label for kids, Small Paul.

Baby’s Got Style charge from $6.95 -$9.50 for overnight delivery (regional centres may take longer) dependent on weight. International orders are warmly welcomed. Read the full shipping details here.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Winter is creeping up on us, and it’s time to start thinking about warm, woolly things to snuggle up in during the colder months. Luckily all the top kidswear designers are waaaay ahead of us in this department, as hitting the stores right now is a spectacular and vibrant selection of woollens and knits to keep the kids toasty warm!

I’m loving the chunky knits from Eternal Creation – the colours, the detailing, the fact that they’re all hand-knitted under fair trade conditions; there’s a lot to love about these pieces.  They’re also at 15% off until 8th May, so if you get in quickly you might be able to nab the kids a bargain!

Although there’s loads out there for knits, my other personal favourites are Little Amigos, Polka and Oobi.  The designers for all three brands have all kept true to their brand’s ‘feel’ while still bringing a fresh and fun take to winter kidswear – any of these will go down a treat, you may be sure.

Hats are an essential piece of winter equipment for children, and there’s absolutely no need to go towards the boring end of the scale here.  My picks this winter are the adorable knitted hats from Rock Your Baby (pictured below at nos 6 & 7), and the Blabla character knit hats are seriously adorable too.  Besides those, anything with at least one pompom is good by me – see Oobi and Purebaby for more examples of these.

1. Polka Smooth Sailing Sweater, $69.95
2. Polka Happy Baby Pants, TBA
3. Eternal Creation Scarf & Hat, $49.95  $39.95
4. Little Amigos Striped Rainbow Jumper, $64.95
5. Purebaby Powder Blue Pompom Beanie, $24.95
6. Rock Your Baby Pixie Hat, $30.00
7. Rock Your Baby Devil Hat, $30.00
8. Oobi Nanna’s Strawberry Knit Dress – Chocolate, $49.95
9. Merino Kids Fully Fashioned Over-Wide Leg Pants – Periwinkle, $45.00
10. Purebaby Tea rose Cable Knit Beanie, $24.95
11. Mokopuna Merino Wool Baby Sleepsuit, $54.50
12. Blabla Handknit Beanie – Lion, $39.95

Now just before I sign off, let me talk to you for a second about merino wool, specifically merino wool products made in New Zealand.

Besides all the obvious jokes I could make about kiwis and sheep (trust me, I’ve heard them all!), I have to say, merino wool kidswear is one thing the kiwis do very, very well.  I lived in New Zealand for several years until recently so was able to experience it firsthand, and the quality and feel of the merino items there is second to none; silky, incredibly fine, luxurious and yet amazingly tough.  My son’s merino tops just get flung in the washing machine and they come out perfectly every time with no special treatment.

The top brands for merino kidswear are Mokopuna (now stocked at Metro Mum) and Merino Kids, and Nature Baby do an excellent merino line too.

Here are the gorgeous new Mokopuna Cocoono merino sleeping bags, arriving mid May at Metro Mum:

Please check individual sites for postage details, and as always, check the KidStyleFile ‘All Current Deals’ page to ensure you’re getting the best deal on your purchase!

Today’s post written by Angela

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Well, here’s something special to make you kick up your heels and enjoy Friday: The Kids Store – www.thekidsstore.com.au – is having a fabulous, fantastic, simply *great* sale, with up to 80%(!!!!) off some of the best baby and kids labels in the land, while stocks last.

Choose from Jollybaby, Oobi, Babylicious, Books to Wear, Fish Lilly, Little House, Bella Tunno, Mamas & Papas, Kaloo, Annabel Trends, Infantino, Brio, Wow Toys, Jacques Farel, Haba, Lotus Linen, Sigg, Tiger Tribe, Rush, OiOi, Cocoon Couture, Okiedog, Teeny Me, Fat Mummas, Cuddlefish, Cold Coffee, BlaBla, Bebe by Minihaha, and many more fine brands.

Take in just a small selection of the out-and-out bargains in store for you below. Happy-happy-joy-joy! Have a wonderful, happy day

The Kids Store charge from $6.95 delivery, Australia-wide, and orders over $99.00 are shipped free of charge. International orders are welcome. See The Kids Store Shipping Information page for full details.

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 Angela

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Today I’d like you to meet a very hip new store,  Modern Little Munchkins – www.modernlittlemunchkins.com.au.

Modern Little Munchkins have burst onto the scene with a super range of designer fashion and accessories, and organic and eco-friendly products.

Stocking cool-as fashion labels Abe Jones Design (USA), Eco Peko organic, eight3one (with new organic onesies adding to their coolness) , Heavenly Creatures, Itch Design (Jodi’s marshmallow manga psychedelia grabs me every time, and looks oh so fabulous on kids),  Tkxi Surf, Willow & Finn, and Wonderboy, as well as Blabla toys (one of my favourite knited toys labels!) and Euro-chic Bella Tunno, you’re set for a stylish summer with MLM.

Modern Little Munchkins also carry a lovely range of organic, chemical free, and environmentally friendly baby products. Pick up skincare products from Little Innoscents and WOTNOT, cleaning and laundry products from B_E_E (hey, washing and cleaning are an integral part of looking after kids, so you want to do it fast, good, and chemical free!), and enviro and baby friendly Bambo Nature disposable nappies in all sizes.

Louisa at Modern Little Munchkins is giving us all a very generous 20% off everything in-store (including sale items – yay!) until 24 December, 2008. Enter code ‘KSF08′ at checkout to score.

Louisa is also taking 10% off one Modern Little Munchkins brand every week until Christmas. This week it’s Heavenly Creatures. yes, you *can* use this discount code on top of this, so rush over before it’s too late!

Clockwise from top left in rows:

Discounted prices quoted are with 20% discount code until 24 December 2008. Prices return to normal after this date.

eight3one T-Rex Tee $32.95 $26.36
eight3one Organic Cotton Bird Onesie $34.95 $27.96
Itch Design Crocodile Rock Button Tee $34.95 $27.96
eight3one Koi Fish Tee $32.95 $26.36
Bella Tunno Wild Child Play Smock $44.95 $35.96
Little Innoscents Nappy Rash Cream $14.95 $11.96
Itch Design Summer Days Tee $34.95 $27.96
Itch Design Jellyfish Shorts $49.95 $39.96
Blabla Mini Buzz Knitted Toy $42.95 $34.96
WOTNOT Baby Wipes $7.95 $6.36
Heavenly Creatures Frilly Milly Tutu $49.95 $44.96 $36.96 Weekly special until 14/12/08 only
Wonderboy Santorini Woven Belt $21.95 $17.56
Willow and Finn Basic Tees with Voile Sleeve $39.95 $31.96 each
Wonderboy Midnight Denim Jean $64.95 $51.96
Wonderboy Sea Scroll Buttonup Shirt $54.95 $43.96
Willow and Finn Denim Linen Short $59.95 $47.96
Bambo Nature Nappies From $15.95 per pack minus 10%

Modern Little Munchkins charge on weight using the Australia Post postage calculator. Most orders ship for between $4-8. See the Customer Service page for full details.