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Post written by Miki

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You know what time of year it is, don’t you. It’s time for all of us who have kinder or school-aged children to start getting them ready for the new school year – especially exciting for those who have children starting for the first time! By now you’ve probably received lists of the supplies their school or kinder wants them to have, and the basic list will look something like this: 1 x backpack, 1 x lunchbox or lunch bag, 1 x drink bottle, 1 x library and/or swimming bag, 1 x pencil case and, in the case of preschoolers, 1 x set of naptime linen.

The place to go for all of the above is Haggus and Stookles – www.haggusandstookles.com.au - where you’ll find an excellent range of back to school gear to choose from. Take backpacks, for example – there are no fewer than 67 backpacks available from quality brands such as Bobble Art, Tiger Tribe, Stephen Joseph, Allerhand, Skiphop, LittleLife and Kiddysac, which means you will have no trouble whatsoever choosing something perfect for your kid.  Sit them down at the computer and get them to help choose; my kids love doing this! The wide range of choice available continues through drink bottles, pencil cases, library and swimming bags and bag tags (don’t let your lovely new purchases get lost!).  You’re also spoiled for choice when it comes to lunch boxes and lunch bags.  Some parents prefer the traditional lunch box style – how cute are the Yubo ones? While others like an insulated lunch bag with individual containers inside it, but whichever way you swing you’ll find plenty to choose from. Fridge To Go insulated lunch bags are the standout for keeping food cold, so if you live in an especially hot part of Australia you might like to choose one of these.  Tweens, teens and even hip mamas will love the Built NY Gourmet Getaway insulated lunch bags, and the fantastic Fit & Fresh range is also a winner.

Last of all, those of you with little ones will need to check out sheet sets for nap time. You have a few choices here, such as a colourful fitted and flat sheet in a drawstring bag from Kiddysac, or the Kozy Koala, an all-in-one padded sleeping mat with attached top sheet and pillow and a removable blanket.

Best of all, KidStyleFile readers can take 10% off store-wide at Haggus and Stookles until 9 February 2012 – just enter kidstylefile at checkout to redeem your discount. Don’t forget to check out the sale section for super savings of up to 60% off!

1. Tiger Tribe Drawstring Bag – Tools, $19.95 less 10% = $17.95; Bobble Art Kids Swimming/Library Bag – Multi Heart, $24.95 less 10% = $22.45
2. Stephen Joseph Kids Backpack – Watermelon, $39.95 less 10% = $35.95; Tiger Tribe Kids Backpack – Guitar, $31.95 less 10% = $28.75
3. Cubeo School Bag Organiser, $19.95 less 10% = $17.95; Stephen Joseph Kids Bag Tag – Shark, $11.95 less 10% = $10.75
4. Trunki Kids Pencil Cases, $14.95ea less 10% = $13.45; Bobble Art Kids Barrel Pencil Case – Rocket, $14.95 less 10% = $13.45
5. Fit & Fresh 1 Cup Chilled Snack Container, $4.95ea less 10% = $4.45ea; Dabbawalla Insulated Lunch Bag – Cute As A Bug, $39.95 less 10% = $35.95; Fit & Fresh 2 Cup Kids Chilled Snack Container, $6.95ea less 10% = $6.25ea
6. Cheeki Stainless Steel Drink Bottle ‘Back To School’ Set – Girls, $35.90 less 10% = $32.31; Thermos Funtainer Straw Bottle – Action, $21.95 less 10% = $19.75

Haggus & Stookles stock an array of products to make your life out and about with kids a breeze, including: 4 My Earth; Aden & Anais; Adore-A-View; aka Pipik; Alex Toys; Allergy free passports; Allerhand; AllyKat; Amadeus; Annabel Karmel; Annabel Trends; Baa Baa Blind; Baby Mel; Baby Nation;  Baby Sherpa; Baby U; BabyWedge; Bags & Boxes; Bazoonai Kids; Bebe au Lait; Bella Tunno; Bobble Art/Rush; Boo Boo Buddy; Brolly Sheets; Bubbaroo; Built NY; Chick Pea; Dad Gear; Danish by Design/Minui; Design Go; Djeco; Dripstik; Drop Buddy; Easyfeed; Ellaroo; Envriosax; Envirotrend; Fit & Fresh; Fridge to Go; Gaia Skin Naturals; Go Home Junior; Goldbug; Goober Baby; High Road; Houdini Stop; Hurphy Durphy; Infantino; Infoband; Innate; Irony Homewares; JazSlings; Jelly Cat; Kaboodle Bags; Kiddysac; KidsAlert; Kipiis; Kozy Koala; Kozyepi; Littlelife; Lollipop Monkey; Longitude 151; Made by Mums; Medibuddy; Melissa & Doug; Moochie-Mo; Munchee Mug; My Little Seat; myBagTag; olli&pop; OnTray; Oobi; Petit Jour Paris; Pigeon; Playgro; Pure Wipes; Scrunch; SIGG; Skip Hop; Snug as a Bug; Stick ‘n Go; Storksak; Stuffit; Swan & Sparrow; Tantrums; Tatyourtot; The Bag Tag Studio; The Mummy Hook; Thermos; Tiger Tribe; Trunki; Vanchi; Woobee

Postage and handling at Haggus & Stookles starts at $1.00. Express post within Australia and International registered post are available. Insurance is optional. See the Haggus & Stookles site for more details.

Written by Domenica

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Are you sick of flicking through catalogues to find the one thing you want to buy is not on sale? Do you wish you could choose exactly what goes on sale? I certainly do, and Gifts 4 Kidz – www.gifts4kidz.com.au - obviously agree with me because they have a fabulous offer for KidStyleFile readers today.

For 3 days only, you can access a whopping 40% off across the entire Gifts4Kidz website! That’s right, *everything* is on sale so you get to choose exactly what you want to buy, and then take off 40% off its RRP. All you have to do is enter code KSFXMAS40 at checkout by midnight 21 December 2011. Once you place an order you will go onto the Gifts 4 Kidz VIP mailing list and will be the first to find about any future sales and special events.

Many of you will have children starting kindergarten or school next year, and a 40% off storewide sale makes right now the perfect time to pick up a new bag, pencil case, lunch box or drink bottle from the Gifts 4 Kidz Back To School category. I think the Rush Paint Smocks are a fabulous way to protect little kids from both paint splatters and food; anything that saves me from extra washing up gets my tick of approval!

We have a fairly casual New Year’s Eve celebration to attend, and I am thinking that the Fox and Finch Matilda Check Trapeze Top paired with the Fox and Finch Matilda 5 Pocket Skirt Blue Denim is a perfect ensemble for one of my girls. If you have a more elegant affair planned perhaps the One Red Fly Cup Dress in grey would suit? For boys there are a great range of choices from designer brand Woof!, including this Woof! Members Polo Shirt in white that matches well with the Woof! 5 Pocket Denim Shorts. With prices this low Gifts 4 Kidz have certainly made it easy to buy up big for the coming year, but remember – the sale is only on for three days so get shopping!

Sale prices below valid with code KSFXMAS40 until midnight 21 December 2011, while stocks last.

One. Fox and Finch Todd Short Sleeve Checked Shirt (2-4) – Was $37.00 LESS 40% = $22.20; Woof! 5 Pocket Denim Shorts Dark Indigo (00-4) – Was $49.00 LESS 40% = $29.40
Two. Tahlia Peacock Print Dress Coral (5-14) – Was $79.90 LESS 40% = $47.94
Three. Woof! Super Performance Tee Slate (00-4) – Was $29.00 LESS 40% = $17.40; Woof! Classic Shorts Sand (00-4) – Was $44.00 LESS 40% = $26.40
Four. One Red Fly Cup Dress Grey – Was $110.00 LESS 40% = $66.00
Five. Tahlia Olivia Striped Maxi Dress Navy/White (5-14) – Was $75.00 LESS 40% = $45.00
Six. Fox and Finch Matilda Check Trapeze Top (2-4) – Was $35.00 LESS 40% = $21.00; Fox and Finch Matilda 5 Pocket Skirt Blue Denim (2-4) – Was $47.00 LESS 40% = $28.20
Seven. Rush Overnight Bag – Dinosaurs – Was $39.95 LESS 40% = $23.97
Eight. Bobble Art Large Bowling Bag – Paper Doll – Was $39.95 LESS 40% = $23.97
Nine. Seedling Create Your Own Kaleidoscope – Was $54.95 LESS 40% = $32.97

Brands stocked at Gifts4Kidz include Automoblox, Bebe Clothing, Bebe Jr Clothing, BLOCH, Bobble Art, Books To Wear, Britt Design, Chippie Bags & Accessories, Christopher Vine Design, Cudworth, Custard Pie, Djeco, Jacques Farel, Jarmeez, Le Toy Van, Tin Lid Designs, Manhattan Toy Co, Marquise, Minihaha, Mini Treasures, Missi Missi, Milestone Press, Creative Education, Alperstein Designs, Mini Life, Nana Huchy, Paper Eskimo, Posh!, Pintoy, Seedling Craft Kids, Tahlia, Tiger Tribe, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Uttman Kids, Walnut, Willow and Finn, Wheely Bug, Woof!, Zoe Bonbon, Nana Huchy and Mini Life.

Gifts4Kidz charge a flat rate delivery of $9.95 Australia wide and provide FREE gift packaging. For full information, including International orders, please see Delivery and Returns.

Written by Miki

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There’s so much going on at Stylish Kiddish – www.stylishkiddish.com.au – right now that I barely know where to begin!

For starters, they’re giving us 10% off ALL clothing until 25 December 2011, using the code KSF010 at checkout. Popular brands including Alex & Charli, Baobab, Chalk n Cheese, Purebaby & Rhubarb have been reduced by up to 40%, and you can use the code above to get an EXTRA 10% off already reduced prices!

Find below a further list of goodies on offer to KidStyleFile readers until 31 January 2012.

• They’re giving away a set of gorgeous Apple Baskets in candy or Boys Boxes in blue with red & white lid – the winner has a choice of girl or boy option. To be in the running just subscribe to the Stylish Kiddish newsletter, then ‘Like’  their Facebook page and write “KSF sent me” on their wall. This competition is open to Australian entrants only, and the prize will only be sent to an Australian address. Make sure you’ve entered by 31 January 2012 as the winner will be drawn on 1 February 2012.

• If you help your friend find a product at Stylish Kiddish you will receive a $5 gift voucher! If you come across a product which you think would be of interest to your friend, please inform your friend by clicking “Tell a Friend” button in the product details page to receive $5 Gift Voucher. You can refer any number of friends. This is open to international shoppers too. Visit FAQ for more information.
• In addition, they’ll be giving away a $25 voucher – all Newsletter subscribers old and new will be in the running. This competition is open to international subscribers too!

• To celebrate the arrival of their new Paper Eskimo and Sambellina ranges, Stylish Kiddish are offering 10% off the entire range during the party season up until 31 January 2012 – prices as marked.

• Get the kids ready to go back to school next year by taking advantage of 10% off the entire NEW range of Bobble Art. The gorgeous range of Alex and Charli, and Kiddie Concept BPA free Stainless Steel water bottles are 20% off this summer. These are all great gift ideas too – definitely a ‘two birds, one stone’ situation if you can give a cool present *and* prepare for the new school year! The discounted prices are all valid until 31 January 2012, and no code is needed – prices are as marked on the website.

So there you go – more special offers than you can shake a stick at.  And don’t forget there’s a fantastic Sale Category with loads of current season clothing at up to 40% off (remember, then you can add the extra 10% off as detailed above), and all orders over $180 ship for FREE. Merry Christmas indeed!

Prices below marked less 10% are valid with code KSF010 until 25 December 2011, while stocks last.

1. Lullaby Linen ‘Brighton Red’ Doona Cover Set, was $140.00 sale $112.00
2. Alex & Charli Billie Bird Skirt, was $39.95 now $33.96 less 10% = $30.56
3. Baobab Ice Blue Football Tee, was $39.95 now $23.97 less 10% = $21.57
4. Rhubarb Girls ‘Pavilion Rosette’ Singlet, was $24.95 now $19.96 less 10% = $17.96
5. Rileah Design 90cm White Wooden Tree, was $74.95 sale $71.20
6. Rileah Design Baking Set, was $139.95 sale $132.95
7. Little Tinkers Advent Calendar Stocking, was $39.95 sale $29.95 
8. Jetti Spaghetti Passport Wallets, was $9.95 sale $9.45
9.  Sparkle T Candy House, was $51.95 sale $49.35
10. Chalk N Cheese Bridgette Dress – Natural, was $84.00 now $58.80 less 10% = $52.92
11. Purebaby Girls PJ Set – Watermelon Stripe, was $39.95 now $29.96 less 10% = $26.96
12. Bobble Art Large PVC Backpack – Spot, was $39.95 sale $35.95

Stylish Kiddish stock Alex and Charlie, Baobab, Chalk n Cheese, Purebaby, Purebaby Kids and Rhubarb. There are complimenting accessories from Embellish’d, Huggalugs, Lauren Hinkley, Little Yoyo Styles, Oscar Blue, Rileah Design and Soonca. Bedding from Lullaby Linen and Woolly Wugs. Plus a great cross section of labels representing all their other products. They are: Bibska, Baby Feet Designs, Bobble Art, EJ Kids, Hunter’s Hut, Jetty Spaghetti, Kiddie Concepts, Living Like Lulu, Lunch Punch, Sambellina, Sparkle T, Studio Skinky, Toddler Tints, Toosh Coosh and W.R.A.P.

Stylish Kiddish offer next day delivery on all orders in the metro area Australia-wide for just $7.50, with FREE postage for orders over $180.00. Please see the Orders & Delivery page for full shipping information including International deliveries.

Written by Domenica

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Uh oh! Despite best intentions, have you left your Christmas shopping to the last minute? Don’t despair, Little Styles – www.littlestyles.com.au – is here to save the day. Boasting 4000+ products, 130+ brands, 750+ gifts under $25, and free shipping for orders over $150, consider Little Styles your personal little Christmas helper to get your preparations back on track.

With a huge range of gifts still making their way onto the virtual shelves, you are spoiled for choice.  Take a look at the What’s New section to see offerings from Tiger Tribe, Oobi, Ridley’s, Bobbleart, Alimrose, Paper Eskimo, Spiegelburg, Jellycat, Oobi, Skip Hop, Alex Toys & much more! And remember, Little Styles has great Christmas picks for babies, toddlers, bigger kids and even grown ups. Girls will squeal with delight at the gorgeous Tiger Tribe Wooden Boxset Doll House; while boys will have hours of fun with the Sevi Village With Train Wooden Playset with its large landscape mat, 19 piece wooden train track and 14 wooden vehicles. For little babes I recommend the Skip Hop Hug & Hide Activity Bear; with over 10 developmental activities for under $30 bucks it represents excellent value. If you are on budget then check out the Gifts Under $25 section where there are around 650 choices to help keep you on track.

Little Styles also stock a fabulous range of perfect party season outfits for ages newborn to 8 years. If you are in need of inspiration then check out the Christmassy Clothing Ideas. For girls I adore the Oobi Rusalka Dress in Scarlet, while for boys I like the Fox & Finch Red Check Woven Shirt paired with the Sosooki Boy’s Denim Shorts and belt.

Last minute gift shopping is made easier today because Little Styles are offering KidStyleFile readers a 15% *storewide* discount, including a monster load of sale items already reduced by up to 40%. To access the savings, just enter code santa15 at checkout before midnight 16 December 2011. Remember, you can use this discount across all departments, so if you are hosting Christmas or New Year’s Eve celebrations this year check out the Party section. The huge range of party bits and bobs includes brands such as Robert Gordon and Paper Eskimo; designs sure to brighten your tables this festive season. While stocks last, Little Styles are also sending out a free Christmas gift bag with every order, flat-packed and ready for your use.

Discounted prices below are valid with code santa15 while stocks last, until 16 December 2011.

1. Tiger Tribe Wooden Boxset – Doll House, $59.95 LESS 15% = $50.95
2. Alimrose Designs Fairy Doll, $54.95 LESS 15% = $46.70
3. Alimrose Designs Claire Doll – Red Dress, $31.95 LESS 15% = $27.15
4. Skip Hop Zoo Bookends – Owl, $59.95 LESS 15% = $50.95
5. Oobi Summer Rusalka Dress – Scarlet, $59.95 LESS 15% = $50.95
6. Sevi Village With Train Wooden Playset, $129.95 LESS 15% = $110.45
7. Sosooki Toddler Boy’s Tee Sunset, $32.95 LESS 15% = $28.00; Khaki Patched Pant, $44.95 LESS 15% = $38.20
8. Little Styles Animal Puzzle Truck, $29.95 LESS 15% =25.45
9. Tiger Tribe Cheekies Softies – Pink Panda & Blue Dog, $27.95 each LESS 15% = $23.75

Fashion, toy and accessory brands stocked include Aden & Anais, Adiri, Albetta, Alex, alex & charli, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baby Gund, Baby Bloch, Babykids, Babylegs, Babylicious, Baobab, Bbox, Bebe, Bebe Au Lait, Belly Art, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Blabla, BLINK Designs, Bluebird & Honey, Bobbleart, Bonds, Busybee Friends, Cheeky Little Soles, Cheeky Monkey, Cloud B, Cocoon Couture, Dashbaby, Deglingos, Elodie Details, Fish Lilly, Flipsy Flopsy Doll Co., Flirty Bird, Flo, ForWalls, French Bull, Fresh Bakes, Gala Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Gimmo, Global Style custom, Haba, Hess-Spielzebug, Indy & the Ninja, Infancy, Infantino, Isoki, Itch Design, Jack & Lily, Jasnor, Kathe Kruse, Lakeland Design, Lark and Friends, L’il Fraser Collection, Little Chippi, Little Styles, Love Police, Mamas and Papas, Marquis, Melissa & Doug toys, Miatom, Milk Baby, Minimonkey, Minti, Moppit, Muddy Cloud, Noo Design, Oobi, Paper Eskimo, Pinkberry Kisses, Pink Thodore, Plum, Precious L’il Things, Purebaby, Rockabye baby!, Rush, Russ, Sevi, Sigikid, Skeanie, Skip Hop, Sooki Baby, Super Zeros, SwaddleDesigns, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Tiny Revolutionary, Tiny Tribe, Vintage Kid, Walnut, Well Spotted, Woof!, and WOW toys.

Little Styles deliver Australia-wide for the flat fee of $7.50 with orders over $150 are delivered FREE of charge. See ordering and delivery for more information, including international shipping rates.

Written by Domenica

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It seems that my little girls do not like Santa very much this year. When we made a move to take a photo with him Miss M clutched at the pram with both hands, kicked her feet out against me and screamed at the top of her lungs “Nooooo Mummy!”, while Miss E looked like she might actually hit Santa with his own bell. So, it looks like last year’s beautiful smiling photo with Santa will not be replicated this year. Lucky for me I know how to get a guaranteed smile from my babies: pick them up some cool Christmas pressies at Shop For Tots – www.shopfortots.com.au.

Shop For Tots has a range of items to suit all budgets, and to make Christmas shopping super easy they have a Christmas Gift Guide section filled with a carefully selected range of quality items for a variety of ages. Today, I really want to wash away the fear of Santa with some impressive gifts for my babes. A great place to start is with these Wheely Bugs that come in a range of different animal patterns including a cow, a ladybug, a mouse and the cutest little bee ever (pictured at #8 below). They make a great gift for toddlers and they can have lots of fun tiring themselves out zooming backwards, forwards, sideways, and round and round! I am also thinking it is about time that they get their first bike and I really like the Tike Balance Bike (pictured at #9 below). Balance bikes are great because they encourage the development of balance, coordination and gross motor skills – couple that with the cool retro look of the Tike Balance Bike and you have one great big hit on your hands this Christmas!

KidStyleFile readers can enjoy a 15% storewide discount at Shop For Tots, including sale items already reduced by up to 70% off! To redeem, enter code hohoho at checkout before 4 December 2011. Check out clothing and accessories by Knuffle Kid and Bebe, and swimwear by White Soda because they have all just been reduced by 20% off – that makes a 35% saving with  your 15% storewide discount! Plus, the first 50 orders through will receive a free Oobi Wooden Shaped Necklace worth $7.95 for the girls or a free set of Playon Crayons worth $11.95 for the boys – strictly while stocks last only. Also, don’t forget that Shop For Tots offer free shipping on orders over $100.

Don’ forget to subscribe to the Shop For Tots newsletter on the left hand side of their homepage – every subscriber goes into a monthly draw to win a $200 Gift Certificate from Shop For Tots! You can also ‘like’ them on Facebook for exclusive updates and information.

Prices listed below are valid with code hohoho until 4 December 2011, while stocks last.

1. Janod Carousel Spinning Top $25.95 LESS 15% = $22.05
2. Penelope the Pig $28.95 LESS 15% = $24.60
3. Kid O Stack & Nest Cups – Cool Colours $17.95 LESS 15% = $15.26
4. Le Toy Van Bay Tree House $199.50 LESS 15% = $169.95
5. Bamboo Zoo Soft Lion $39.95 LESS 15% = $33.95
6. Superhero Cape Retro Rocket (Small) $43.95 LESS 15% = $37.35
7. Le Toy Van Fire Station With Fireman’s Pole $78.95 LESS 15%= $67.10
8. Wheely Bug – Bee $85.95 LESS 15% = $73.05
9. Tike Balance Bike $209.00 LESS 15% = $177.65
10. Flower Power Jewellery Box WAS $25.60 LESS 15% = $21.76
11. Striped Teepee (Available in Red, Navy & Taupe) WAS $219.15 LESS 15% = $186.27
12. Early Start Link & Learn Bobbles WAS 39.95 LESS 15% = $33.96

Shop For Tots stock from a very impressive range of brands including: Active People, An Angel at my Table, Annabel Trends, aden + anais, Babushka Baby, Baby KEA, Baby Leo, Baby Luxe, Baby Valentine, Babyushka, Banter & Frolic, Beatrix, Bebe, Bobble Art, Boikido, Boikido Eco, Boon, Bowtique, Brainy Baby, Brio, Britt Baby, b.box, Cherub Baby, Cocoon Couture, Crocodile Creek, Dandelion, Dandi, Delightful Australia, Djeco, EM Lite, Ecococoon, Edz Kidz, Ellaroo, Elle & B, Fiona Kate, forwalls, GR8X, Goki, Goodbyn, Govinci, Graze, Green Toys, Heavenly Creatures, Hopscotch Kids, Huckleberry Lane, Huglees, Il Tutto, Infantino, Janod, Kid O, Kidlet, Kids Kitchen, Kids Konserve, Knuffle Kid, Lama Li, Lamaze, Lark, Le Toy Van, Lifestyle Parenting, Lil Fairy Doors, Lilliputiens, Little Chipipi, Little House, Live Play Create, Lullaby Linen, Lunch Punch, Mamas & Papas, Manhattan, Me2Me2, Melissa & Doug, Meri Meri, Micador, Milk Baby, More 4 Boys, mor-stor, Oishi-m, Oobi, Paper Eskimo, Plan Toys, Rex, Rileah Design, Rosemonde Et Michel, SOLVEJ, Seedling, Specklefarm, Studio Skinky, Talking Tables, Tiger Tribe, Tippy Toes, Tortellini Cushion, Tutu Du Monde, Urchin, Wheely Bug, White Soda and Zzzoolight.

Shop For Tots ship Australia wide and charges start at  $6 for orders under 500g. Delivery is FREE for orders over $100. International delivery ranges in price from $15 & $30 depending on the weight of each order. For full delivery information and list of charges please see here.

Post written by Miki

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Besides your own, how many other kids do you need to buy gifts for this Christmas?  Nieces, nephews, God-children, step-children, friends’ and neighbours’ kids, your child’s class Kris Kringle… it all adds up pretty quickly, doesn’t it?

The good news is that there are loads of amazing gifts out there for under $25, meaning you can stay within budget and delight the recipient at the same time. These are also the kinds of presents I like to put under the tree for my own kids; after all, not every gift they receive needs to be huge and expensive.  I sometimes find that they get just as much fun from a $15 bath toy as from something costing ten times more!

I’ve put my top 20 gifts under $25 below, but do have a hunt through the online stores to find other options. Many of KidStyleFile’s favourite boutiques have fabulous categories set up specifically for inexpensive gifts, such as Little Styles (with 11 pages worth!), Dragonfly Toys, Baby’s Got Style, French Bazaar and Design Child among others.

I hope that helps with keeping your Christmas budget balanced, and the special kids in your life overjoyed – good luck!