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Today’s post written by Miki

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Mother’s Day is fast approaching.  My children are still too young to organise anything themselves, and my husband – how do I put this nicely? – well he needs a bit of ‘nudging’ in the presents department.  If I want to wake up on the day with a present I can genuinely enthuse and rave about, then I had better leave a list of things I really want lying around somewhere obvious.

In case your situation is anything like mine, I’ve compiled a list that you might like to leave on the kitchen bench or the drivers seat of your husband’s car. Or go one better and just buy something yourself!  I don’t think anyone would disagree that you deserve it

1. Eternal Creation Peacock Bag, $39.95 at Eternal Creation – For obvious reasons we tend to focus on Eternal Creation’s childrenswear here at KSF, but they also do truly stunning womenswear and accessories.  This bag is beeyootiful!
2. bod Certified Organic Stretchmark Oil, $29.50 at ShopHouse – New and expecting mums shouldn’t have to feel less than gorgeous, so treat yourself to this certified organic bit of luxury.
3. ERGObaby Carrier – Galaxy Grey, $179.00 at Babes In Arms – Babywearing is the fizz more than ever, and ERGObaby is the ultimate in portability. Both my kids (aged 7 months and 2.5 years respectively) love being carried in our ERGObaby, and I don’t know what I would have done without it!
4. Session with Little Posers Photography, $180.00 – For lucky Brisbane-based readers, book a maternity, newborn or baby photo session and receive photos that you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
5. Milk Band Nursing Bracelet, $8.95 at Bubba Funk – Because who can remember which side they last fed on when they were up all night? This takes the guessing out of it, and thereby helps to keep up your milk supply.
6. il Tutto Bella Mini Bag – Cream, $149.00 $109.00 at Bubba Funk – il Tutto baby bags are the most fabulous pieces of luxuriousness and the kind of treat that will make you feel good every time you use it, for years to come.
7. BAMBU Mini Me ‘Outside In’ Bowl Set, $99.95 at State Of Green – Eco friendly and über chic, these bowls will brighten up anyone’s table!
8. Demdaco Willow Tree Figurine – Angel Of Mine, $44.95 at Metro Mum – Perfectly evocative of those early days with your precious new bundle, these figurines make me feel all warm and fuzzy every time I see them.
9. Breastfeeding Cover – Damask, $44.95 at My Brood – Not everyone feels comfortable breastfeeding in public, so make it easy on yourself with this attractive cover.
10. Ella Dress – Green Birds, US$90.00 by Aunty Ollie – From the brand new Aunty Ollie Ladies range comes this oh-so-sweet and incredibly easy to wear dress. I’ll take three!
11. On That Note Journal – Lotus Red, $19.95 $18.95 at Paperartzi Boutique – Stay organised and write down all those little flashes of inspiration in this lovely notebook.
12. Lovestamp Layers Of Love Necklace, $99.00 at Baby’s Got Style – Wear your heart on your… well, heart with the Lovestamp necklace. Up to three names can be inscribed on the sterling silver disks, which can have a hammered finish, or plain.
13. Kidwrangling by Kaz Cooke, $39.95 $35.95 at Sweet Creations – This is my childrearing bible.  I love Kaz’s practical, sympathetic but hilarious advice. She’s wonderfully non-judgemental, and just offers a range of solutions to fit anyone’s parenting philosophies, whether you’re looking up teething or toilet training, starting solids or starting kinder.

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information. Also be sure to check the KidStyleFile Current Offers page, and the KidStyleFile Weekly Newsletter for discount codes to make sure you get the best possible deal – if you’re not a subscriber already then you can sign up here – it’s free!

Today’s post written by Angela

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Mariana at Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au – has just become a mum for the second time, with her delicious new baby boy recently arrived. With all the fabulous products that Mariana stocks at Bubba Funk, her newborn son is extremely well catered for!

Mums need love too, though, and Mariana has her pick of goodies in the Bubba Funk Yummy Mummy department, which offers mums a lovely selection of products to use with her bub: luxe baby bags and accessories from Australian designers Il Tutto and Isoki, top shelf baby slings from Minimonkey, and Ramalama, cosy Britt pram liners, and Bod body products just for Mum.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Bubba Funk is offering KSF members an exclusive 20% off all products in the Yummy Mummy department (excludes Gift Vouchers). Simply enter ‘YumMum’ at the checkout to redeem until 8 May 2009. Every order from the Yummy Mummy section will also receive a scrummy box of freckles. Mariana sure does know what a mum needs!

A. ISOKI Reversible Nappy Bags – assorted designs $189.95 -$199 $151.96-$159.20 each
B. Bubba Funk Gift Vouchers – Choose from $50, $75 or $100 denominations (no discount applies)
C. Minimonkey 4-Way Baby Sling $79.95 $63.96
D. Ramalama Leather Baby Carrier $185.00 $148.00
E. Bod ‘Princess’ Gift Pack $54.95 $43.96
F. Bubba Funk ‘Yummy Mummy’ Gift Box $125.00 $100.00
G. ISOKI Reversible Nappy Bags – Saddle Bag, Urban $199.95 $159.96
H. Melobaby all-in-one nappy wallet & change mat $59.95 $47.96

Woah, any Mum would be thrilled to receive Il Tutto this Mother’s Day! Select from the range at Bubba Funk – each Italian Nappa leather bag is available in cream, black and red – and take 20% off until 8 May 2009. Sale prices are listed below; they snap back to normal on 9 May, so hustle, hustle!

Clockwise from top left:

Il Tutto Chiara Nappy Bag – Red $449.00 $359.20
Il Tutto Ava Nappy Bag – Black $299.00 $239.20
Il Tutto Monster Teddy Keyring – Red $19.95 $15.96
Il Tutto Bella Mini Bag – Red, $149.00 $119.20
Il Tutto Olivia Mini Bag – Red $129.00 $103.20

Bubba Funk’s stunning range of brands include Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Babu, Baby Brands, Beautiful Soles, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Boon, Britt, Bud by Designroom, David Fussenegger, Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Grobag, Heavenly Creatures, Il Tutto, Isoki, John Crane, Sproutdesign, Little Chipipi, Luna Ninos, Marquise, Missi Missi, Moppit, Nature Baby, Oobi Baby, Present Time, Quilt Baby, Ramalama, Skeanie, Tiny Mammoth, Vice Versa and Well Spotted.

Bubba Funk ship Australia-wide starting from $7.95 per package, depending on weight. Please see here for more information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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It’s down to the wire for present buying this Christmas, but you can still sneak in last minute purchases at Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au.

Although Bubba Funk normally sends parcels through e-Parcel, you can call Mariana on 1300 282 223 and she’ll organise express delivery for you to ensure it arrives in time for the big day.

So for those of us who still have last minute gifts to grab, but really don’t feel up to braving the sweaty crush at the local shopping centre, Bubba Funk is the perfect answer.  Shop in heavenly peace, and then sit back and smugly wait for your beautifully gift wrapped parcel to arrive.

So, what to buy?

Well, if you’re still wondering what to dress the kiddies in on Christmas Day then you can’t go wrong choosing an outfit (or several!) at Bubba Funk.  My favourite designers right now are Woof! for crisp, classic boyswear, and Minihaha for fresh, pretty styles for girls.

There is also a great range of luxurious skincare products from Bod and Nature Baby, and it’s not all for the babies either! There are gorgeous gift packs for Dads and for Mums, so if you’re still wondering what to get your other half (or wondering what you’re going to get for him to give you!) then you might like to consider these which will leave you feeling like a kings and princesses.

Also on the topic of goodies for mamas (hey, it’s Christmas – you’ve worked freakin’ hard all year and you deserve a treat!), may I just quietly mention that Isoki have new designs out?  One of my all-time favourite nappy bag designers, Melbourne-based Isoki are famous for their reversible nappy bags.  I have an Isoki Petite Traveller which I absolutely adore, it goes everywhere with me.  I love the new prints they’ve brought out, and they also have a gorgeous new saddle tote bags which are available in Bohemian and Urban.

Mariana is gifting us all with a lovely Bubba Funk 10% store-wide discount plus free gift wrap right up until News Year’s Day – 1 January 2009. Enter ‘KSF-XMAS’ at checkout to redeem.

1. Moppit Dexter Button Shirt, $59.95
2. Bod Princess Pack, $54.95
3. Vice Versa Chicken Teething Device, $9.95
4. Nature Baby Organic Baby Massage Oil, $24.95
5. Isoki Petite Traveller – Bohemian, $39.95
6. Britt Baby Small Teddy – Beaver, $37.00
7. Tiny Mammoth Disguise Kit Tee, $39.95
8. Moppit Tia Bubble Dress – Navy, $59.95
9. Korimco Squisheez Farm Duck, $11.00
10. Missi Missi Junior Beanbag – Dark Blue With Red Stars, $99.95

Bubba Funk ship Australia-wide starting from $7.95 per package, depending on weight. Please see here for more information. Phone 1300 282 223 to arrange urgent deliveries.

Have you swung over to ShopHouse – www.shophouse.com.au lately? If you haven’t, it’s time to skip on over; there’s a lot going on!

Bronwyn at ShopHouse is concentrating on telling the whole story with the ranges she stocks, and I am loving it.

When I dig a label, I tend to want to cherry pick the whole range, and ShopHouse makes it easy to do with Cocoon Couture, mill&mia, And the Little Dog Laughed, Pure Baby,  Penny Scallan, and the irrepressible Oobi.

ShopHouse are stocking the comprehensive range of Oobi, including the party dresses you know and love in fabulous new prints, bloomers, singlets, and new to their repertoire, playsuits, divine capelets, and sweet Rosette hair clips. Buy now and get delivery around September 15. These are selling like hotcakes, so get in quickly if you want a piece of the action.

mill&mia Spring/Summer 08/09 collection has arrived too, and it is divine as always. ShopHouse are stocking the ‘Robot’ story for boys, and stripes and florals for girls in voiles and the softest soft cottons. mill&mia is one of my all-time favourite Aussie labels: Melissa Chen (‘mill’) is a genius!

For the little bebes in the house, comes Pure Baby – organic bliss for bubs up to 2 years. The prints have a touch of retro about them this season: caravans for the boys, red gumnuts for girls, and fantastic terry toweling fabric (do you remember that from your own childhood? So comfy!)

New to ShopHouse is Cuddlefish, the best swimwear out for little kids. I have been buying and using Cuddlefish swimmers on my two kids for the last 3 years, and I just love it. It looks great, and contemporary and provides SPF50+ so I don’t have to worry about the chitlins being burned to a crisp in the hot sun.

Also check out the Kiddysac and Lark products new to ShopHouse. The Kiddysac mini-bags are the perfect storage solution for a range of loot, and the Lark products bring fun kitsch back on the scene with their activity kits and soaps.

There are also a few offers over at ShopHouse that you should know about.

1. Buy a Cocoon Couture Large Enchanted Tree at ShopHouse & receive a FREE Cocoon Couture Beanbag, valued at $129.95. Mention the beanbag design you would like at checkout and it’s yours!
2. Also, subscribe to the ShopHouse newsletter in September and you could win a Cuddlefish swimsuit. See the ShopHouse homepage for full details.

You can also score FREE EXPRESS SHIPPING at ShopHouse with the KidStyleFile discount code found in the current issue of Shop 4 Kids magazine. If you can’t make it to  newsagent, email me and I’ll give it to you

Checkout my picks of lush new products below, and don’t forget to visit the ShopHouse sale section to score up to 45% off last season’s mill&mia, and some yummy Monday’s Child Pyjamas.

Clockwise from top left:

mill&mia Blue Stripe Envelope Neck Tee $49.95
Kiddysac Small Pink Ballerina Bag $9.95
Oobi Rosette Clips set of two $24.95
mill&mia Blue Patch Pocket Short $49.95
Dumpling Dynasty Explorer Set $29.95
Kiddysac Small Red Pirate Bag $9.95
Cuddlefish Long-sleeved Red Stripe Tee $44.95
Cuddlefish Red Short $24.95
Yunginz Traditional Classic with a Twist $59.95
Oobi Baby Dinosaur Egg Sunday Suit $29.95
mill&mia Kiss Daisy Chain Stripe T-Shirt Puff Sleeve Dress $79.95 and mill&mia Girls Kiss Daisy Chain Puff Sleeve Tee $49.95
Cocoon Couture Enchanted Forest Large Tree $490.00 Receive a FREE Cocoon Couture Beanbag valued at $129.95 when you buy the Tree in September

ShopHouse stock: And the little dog laughed, Annabel Trends, Baobab, IDTee, Kee-Ka, Lil’ Lana, mill & mia, Mondays Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby – skin and hair care products (Bod and Eco.Kid), a lovely range of toys and decor pieces from Alimrose Designs, Moltex nappies, Organic Bubs baby food, Cocoon Couture, Krooom, Little Chipipi, Look at the Wall, Mon Tresor, Little Kitchen, and The Little Experience, must-have accessories from Penny Scallan, PouchMISS and Rileah Design.

ShopHouse’s standard shipping costs are $4.95 for Express shipping Australia-wide.

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.