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Written by Miki

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Joanne, proprietor-extraordinaire at Ekidna Kidswear – www.ekidnakids.com.au - is one of those women who just seems to pack more hours into the day than I do.  For starters, she’s the mum of THREE boisterous boys, and she runs a busy and gorgeous online children’s boutique to boot.  She has a great eye for buying, and as a result Ekidna Kidswear is stocked with a really wonderful selection of high quality children’s fashion, accessories and toys, some of which I’m going to show you today.

First of all, do we have any expectant mamas in the house?  If so, have you thought about what you’re going to wear in labour or after the birth? I think it’s time to say goodbye to ugly hospital gowns with big gaps down the back and no easy way of breastfeeding. Have a look at the Designer Mamas hospital gowns; they have snap buttons down the back (i.e. they won’t flash your backside!), they undo easily at the front and sleeves for breastfeeding and any medical lines you might need, plus they come in a lovely range of prints to help you look gorgeous in your first photos with your precious newborn.

Another standout product for me is the Boon Flair Highchair, which is available in four vibrant colourways. It ticks all the boxes for me: it has a pneumatic lift so you can easily adjust the height, it has all the relevant safety features, it’s super easy to clean and it looks great!  It’s also very easy to move around the house as it runs on six urethane casters that won’t scratch your floors, and it has a hands-free braking system for when you want it to stay put.

Ekidna Kidswear is currently offering KidStyleFile readers 10% off their order between now and the 4th of February 2012, using the code KSF10 at checkout. This offer includes sale items, so make sure you have a dig through Ekidna Kidswear’s well-stocked Clearance section, where you’ll find discounts of up to 60% even before your extra 10% discount! As well as that, E offers their customers a great Loyalty Program and they also have an excellent newsletter full of new product news and special offers for subscribers. Sign up, you won’t be sorry!

The prices below are valid using the code KSF10 at checkout before 4 February 2012.

1. Designer Mamas Hospital Gown – Chic Mama, $99.95 less 10% = $89.95
2. Crocodile Creek Colorama Drink Bottle, was $19.95 now $15.95 less 10% = $14.35
3. Bebe Au Lait Nursing Cover – Yoko, $48.95 less 10% = $44.05
4. Mor-Stor Ava Paper Rope Cube – Baby Pink, was $39.95 now $24.95 less 10% = $22.45
5. Giimmo ‘Rice’ The Lucky Dog Night Light, was $44.95 now $34.95 less 10% = $31.45
6. Starchild Sunflower Baby Pre-Walker Shoes, $19.95 less 10% = $17.95
7. Playmobil Castle Super Set, was $59.95 now $40.00 less 10% = $36.00
8. Boon Flair High Chair – Kiwi Seat/Coconut Pad, $399.95 less 10% = $359.95
9. Life Factory WeeGo Multi Sensory Silicone Teether – Yellow, was $14.95 now $11.95 less 10% = $10.75
10. Bobble Art Paper Doll Swimming Bag, was $19.95 now $13.95 less 10% = $12.55
11. Bibska Bib – Star Dazer, $12.95 less 10% = $11.65
12. Aden + Anais ‘Little Man’ Muslin Wraps (4 pack), $49.95 less 10% = $44.95

Ekidna Kids stock a impressive selection of products from top baby and kids brands, including Anamalz, Annabel Trends, Aroma Baby, Babe Mode, Baby Blankie, Baby Legs, Badger Balm, Baobab, Beautiful Soles, Bebe, Bertini, Bud, Brio, Cheeky Little Soles, Chelona, Crocodile Creek, Eternal Creation, Fairy Floss, Fiesta Crafts, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Fruity Faces, Heimess, Humphrey’s Corner, Infancy, Isoki, Itsy Bitsy, Jaffa, Karma Baby, Lark Designs, Latitude Enfant, Little Chipipi, Longueville Media, Mamas & Papas, Marquise, Messaround, Milkwrap, Minihaha, Mondays Child, My Munchkin Home, Nature’s Child, Oobi, Paper Eskimo, Peter Rabbit, Pia Eriksson, Roocci, Russ, Sigg, Skip Hop, Smart Mom, Smirk, Starchild, t4tot, Toys Pure, Uchi, Vintage Kid Designs, WallCandy Arts, Wink Designs and Woof!

Ekidna Kidswear charge from $7.50 flat, trackable postage, and orders over $200 are delivered FREE, Australia-wide.  International orders are welcome. Visit the Delivery information page for full shipping and delivery details.

Written by Domenica

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One of the first stores that I came across as a first time mum was Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au. Despite the obligatory new mum sleepless haze, I knew that I had found a gem in this online boutique. Metro Mum helped eliminate the guesswork out of being a first time mum by providing me with modern, quality choices for all my baby needs. It is so much more than a baby boutique though: from mum and dad, to babies and bigger kids too, Metro Mum has a stylish and innovative range of products for the whole family!

Right now is a stellar time to visit Metro Mum because their Crazy Monkey Sale is currently in full swing. With savings of up to 70% off a huge range of quality items, this is the perfect time to stock up. If you have new baby on the way and are on the hunt for a quality pram then take a look at the Mimi Xari Pram. With its patented “carrycot inside” system, the seat can be easily converted into a carrycot by simply unzipping the seat unit – perfect for transporting your baby with minimum disruption. It was $1099.00, but if you move fast you can pick it up on sale for $879.00. If you are looking for a newborn baby gift, check out the Alimrose Design range. These coveted baby toys have all been heavily discounted at Metro Mum as part of the Crazy Monkey Sale. Reduced by over 50% to a tiny $12.50, the Alimrose Bobby Bunny Toy Rattle represents excellent value for money and makes a cute little newborn gift for friends.

Thanks to our monkey friend at Metro Mum, another 5% off has been peeled off all Crazy Monkey Sale items already reduced by up to 70% just for KSF readers. Simply enter BANANAS at the checkout to receive a further 5% off already reduced items. You will have to move quickly because the extra discount offer ends midnight 20 January 2012, and all sale items are strictly while stocks last. Metro Mum also has a fab competition running at the moment: catch the cheeky Golden Monkey who has been misbehaving and has now gone into hiding to win a $200 Metro Mum gift voucher. If you want to beat others to the reward then ‘Like’ Metro Mum on Facebook for insider information on how to track him down! Click here for full terms and conditions of this competition and happy hunting!

The Crazy Monkey Sale ends 31 January 2012, while the extra 5% discount is available with code BANANAS until 20 January 2012 – while stocks last.

1. Mima Xari Pram Dark Grey Was $1099.00 Sale $879.00 Less 5% = $835.05
2. Bluebelle Organic Bamboo Singlet & Frilly Knickers Pink Spot Set Was $24.95 Sale $17.45 Less 5% = $16.58
3. Il Tutto Portafino Beach Tote Red Was $99.00 Sale $58.00 Less 5% = $55.10
4. Boon Snack Ball Light Blue / Orange Was $16.95 Less 5% = $16.10
5. Emotion & Kids Hooded Towel Safari Was $19.95 Sale $13.95 Less 5% = $13.25
6. Alimrose Bobby Bunny Toy Rattle Was $25.95 Sale $12.50 Less 5% = $11.87
7. Seedling Paint Your Own Russian Dolls Was $95.95 Sale $55.00 Less 5% = $52.25
8. Annabel Trends Tippy Toes Socks 6 Pack Was $21.00 Sale $19.95 Less 5% = $18.95
9. Baby Steps Baby Food Freezer Tray Was $29.95 Sale $17.95 Less 5% = $17.05
10. Wall Candy Animal Chalkboard Room Decor Was $99.95 Sale $69.95 Less 5% = $66.45

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.

Written by Domenica

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Almost two year old twins and post-Christmas sales do not mix well together. Prams are hard enough to negotiate without having to battle huge crowds, plus kids tend to get over-stimulated and grumpy making any worthwhile shopping pretty stressful anyway. I don’t need to leave my home for bargains though, because I’ve heard about a GIGANTIC online sale over at Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au.

Bubba Funk have discounted almost everything storewide by 40%. To access this generous discount offer simply enter the code KSF40OFF at checkout; but get in quick because this offer is strictly while stocks last, and ends 8 January 2012. The only brand excluded from the sale is Il Tutto because they have their own special offer for lucky KidStyleFile readers. If you purchase any Il Tutto product, and spend at least $200 in that transaction, you will receive an Il Tutto Monster Teddy Keyring in your choice of red or cream – for FREE! To redeem just enter iltutto200 at checkout before 8 January 2012. Il Tutto is without a doubt one of the most luxurious baby bags on the market and I’d be happy with any one of them, but I must say that I have my eye on the new Il Tutto Amalfi Beach Bag Black/Clear. Oh yes, I can see myself by the beach looking totes glam already!

With babies being born all around me, now is the perfect time to snap up some bargain new baby gifts. The Funky Parents Box has something in it for mummy, daddy and new baby and comes presented in a beautiful box – plus, with the 40% discount code, it is reduced from $90.00 to $54.00. I also think the Lil’ Fraser Baby Wraps are a beautiful new arrival gift idea. Made from 100% stretch jersey cotton, they come in a range of colours (including gender neutral grey and white stripes) – reduced from $29.95 down to $17.97, they make for excellent value! Don’t forget to use your 40% discount against items in the sale section – with items here already reduced by up to 50%, you are up for some big time savings!

Discounted prices quoted below in red are valid with code KSF40OFF until 8 January 2012, while stocks last. *Il Tutto items are excluded from the 40% discount offer.

1. 3 Pommes Combicourt Carnet De Vo 1 Piece in Prune Was $55.00 Less 40% = $33.00
2. Bebe Abby 3 Tiered Top Marine White Was $36.00 Less 40% = $21.60
3. 3 Pommes Comme Gran Beaded Top in Khaki Was $48.00 Sale $24.00 Less 40% = $14.40
4. 3 Pommes Baby Shoppin Tank Top in Charcoal Was $30.00 Sale $15.00 Less 40% = $9.00
5. 3 Pommes Camouflage Skirt Apple Green Was $58.00 Sale $29.00 Less 40% = $17.40
6. Fox and Finch Spot Voile Frilly Top Was $45.00 Less 40% = $27.00
7. Moppit Dexter Button Shirt – Blue/Orange Check Was $59.95 Sale $29.70 Less 40% = $17.82
8. Fox and Finch Issac Short Sleeve Fish Tee Was $27.90 Less 40% = $ $16.74
9. Polka Admiral Hooded Singlet Was $59.95 Sale $35.97 Less 40% = $21.58
10. Polka Architect Angular Shorts Brown Were $69.95 Sale $41.97 Less 40% = $25.18
11. Bebe Classic Stripe Short Sleeve Romper Blue Ridge Was $33.00 Less 40% = $19.80
12. Boon Snack Ball – Snack Container Blue/Green Was $16.95 Less 40% = $10.17
(Il Tutto Bag pictured: Il Tutto Chiara Leather Nappy Bag – Black $449.00)

Brands stocked at Bubba Funk include 3 Pommes, ABCD Industrie, Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Baby Brands, Beautiful Soles, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Boon, Britt, Catimini, Chalk n Cheese, Cuddledry, David Fussenegger, Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Heavenly Creatures, Il Tutto, Isoki, John Crane, Kandy Crew, Kas Australia, Koda Lighting, Korimco, L’il Fraser Collection, Luna Ninos, Marquise, Melobaby, Milk Bands, Minihaha, Minimonkey, Missi Missi, Moppit, Nature Baby, Oobi Baby, Quilt Baby, Ramalama, Samvara Kids, Skeanie, Sprout Design, Tiny Mammoth, Vice Versa, Walnut Melbourne, Well Spotted, Woof! and Zephire Generation.

Postage at Bubba Funk is provided by TNT couriers for gift boxes and e-parcel through Australia post for individual orders. Shipping is determined by weight/size, and the average charge is $7.95. See the Delivery and Postage section for full details.

Post written by Miki

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To continue our Gift Guide Series, today I’m looking at gifts in the $50 to $100 price range.  It’s an excellent price bracket for buying something a little bit special for the boy or girl in your life who has tried extra hard to be good all year (a few whacks in the direction of his/her brother or sister notwithstanding); and there some amazing choices available.

The Cloud Bookcase pictured at #4 below would look beautiful in a nursery – fill it with new or secondhand books for your baby to enjoy to create a truly amazing gift. I’ve also included the Wheely Bug in the babies’ gifts section, because although it’s technically for 12+ months, my youngest child started playing with his brother’s Wheely Bug from about 4 months old, and loved it more than anything else we had – he’d grab at the wobbly antennae, kneel up while holding onto it, push it along like a walking trolley and so on. I’m also enamoured of the TrayKit which I think might be exactly what my boys need to help us all survive the long car trip we’re planning early in the New Year; and for little girls the Bobbi Sunshine Ruffled Daisy Swimsuit is simply too sweet for words. I am cheating by mentioning an extra product in addition to my top 20, but I also think this Stephen Joseph Backpack/Lunchbag Set is adorable and great value, and it comes in several other designs if farmyards aren’t your thing.

Keep reading to see my top twenty picks (in no particular order) for gifts in this price range, loosely grouped into products for babies, boys and girls.

Babies
1. Boon Frog Pod, $69.95 at Ekidna Kids
2. Wheely Bug – Bee (small), $85.95 at Shop For Tots
3. Cloudb Sleep Sheep, $59.95 at Billy Lids
4. My Escape Cloud Bookcase, $59.95 at The Little Kidz Closet
5. Groovie Math Blocks, $74.00 $55.50 at Cornflower Blue
6. Woolly Wugs Summer Sleeping Bag – Red, $59.95 at Stylish Kiddish

Boys
7. Stuck On You Designer Value Pack of Labels, $59.95 at Stuck On You
8. TrayKit – Kids Travel Tray & Backpack, $54.95 at Haggus & Stookles
9. Monster Couture Beanbag – Captain Shaggy Red, $99.95 at Little Styles
10. Playmobil T-Rex With Raptors, $79.95 at Cradle Rock
11. It’s A Clock Educational Children’s Clock – Bubble Boy, $89.00 at Metro Mum
12. Trunki Ride On Suitcase – Freddie Fire Engine, $89.00 $80.10 at Metro Mum
13. All Terrain Balance Bike, $99.95 at Design Child

Girls
14. Pink Swan Tutu, $60.00 at Little Red Love Buttons
15. Language Littlies Bilingual Doll – French/English, $69.00 at Ekidna Kids
16. Scruffy Dog Bonnie Silver Sandal, $52.95 at Tiny Steps
17. Mooo Personalised Backpack, $69.95 at Mooo Online Store
18. Bobbi Sunshine Ruffled Daisy Swimsuit, $54.95 at Baby’s Got Style
19. Green Toys Eco Friendly Cookware & Dining Set, $74.00 at Metro Mum
20. Enchanted Animals Wall Stickers, $79.95 at My Munchkin Home 

Please check individual stores for shipping costs. Also make sure you read the KidStyleFile’s All Current Deals page to be sure you’re getting the best deal.

Written by Miki

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Christmas has come early this year – it really has!!! I just got news of an *incredible* sale and once you scope it out I’m sure you’ll agree with me.

Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au – is giving KidStyleFile readers a whopping 40% off store-wide (excluding il Tutto, but don’t despair; read on). The code to use at checkout is KSF40off, but be sure to use it by 1 December 2011 as this sale is only for a very short time. The discount code can even be used in Bubba Funk’s sale section where you’ll find loads of products already discounted by up to 50%.

The one brand the discount code doesn’t apply to, Il Tutto, has an offer all of its own.  Buy any Il Tutto product, and spend at least $200 in that transaction, to receive an Il Tutto Monster Teddy key ring in your choice of red or cream.  These luxe key rings are gorgeous – I received one as a special gift a couple of years ago and I use it as an identifying tag on my suitcase when I travel as the large red monster teddy makes spotting my bag on the carousel a breeze.  I love the new Il Tutto Neon Mini Bags, especially the Berry colourway; it’s high on my wish list this year!  The size is perfect to take out and about with a toddler or preschooler as it  fits the essential items I need anytime I leave the house with the kids: eftpos card, iPhone, spare undies (for them, not me – honest!), muesli bars and a couple of little toy cars for distractions in bank queues or cafes.

Personally, I think I might use the discount code to buy Christmas outfits for my kids.  I’m drawn to the Woof! Patchwork Check Short in Tomato which might just be the cutest boys’ shorts I’ve seen this season, and look great with the Polka Admiral Hooded Singlet which is already 40% off even before the discount code is applied!  For girls I think the 3 Pommes Collector Dress in Black is hip, and the Fox & Finch Spot Voile Frilly Top would look gorgeous worn with the Three Pocket Denim Short from the same collection.

The prices below are valid using the code KSF40off until 1 December 2011.

1. 3 Pommes Adventurer Shirt – White, $55.00 less 40% = $33.00
2. Walnut Melbourne Velcro Loafter – Tan, $64.95 sale price $45.46 less 40% = $27.27
3. Polka Admiral Hooded Singlet, $59.95 sale price $35.97 less 40% = $21.58
4. Fox & Finch Three Pocket Denim Short, $47.00 less 40% = $28.20
5. 3 Pommes Collector Dress – Black, $61.00 less 40% = $36.60
6. Woof! Patchwork Check Short – Tomato, $45.00 less 40% = $27.00
7. Annabel Trends Yummy Mummy Apron, $25.95 less 40% = $15.57
8. Bod for Bubs Everyday Moisturiser Mother’s Milk, $20.95 less 40% = $12.57
9. Vice Versa Cow Baby Bottle, $13.95 less 40% = $8.37
10. L’il Fraser Wrap – Bailey (Grey & White Stripe), $29.95 less 40% = $17.97
11. Missi Missi Junior Beanbag – Dark Blue/White Stars, $99.95 less 40% = $59.97
12. Aden + Anais Muslin Wraps (pack of 4) – Eggplant/Grey Print, $59.95 less 40% = $35.96
13. Isoki Multi Messenger Bag – Mali Floral, $129.95 sale price $90.97 less 40% = $54.58
14. Boon Potty Bench, $79.95 less 40% = $47.97

Brands stocked at Bubba Funk include 3 Pommes, ABCD Industrie, Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Baby Brands, Beautiful Soles, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Boon, Britt, Catimini, Chalk n Cheese, Cuddledry, David Fussenegger, Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Heavenly Creatures, Il Tutto, Isoki, John Crane, Kandy Crew, Kas Australia, Koda Lighting, Korimco, L’il Fraser Collection, Luna Ninos, Marquise, Melobaby, Milk Bands, Minihaha, Minimonkey, Missi Missi, Moppit, Nature Baby, Oobi Baby, Quilt Baby, Ramalama, Samvara Kids, Skeanie, Sprout Design, Tiny Mammoth, Vice Versa, Walnut Melbourne, Well Spotted, Woof! and Zephire Generation.

Postage at Bubba Funk is provided by TNT couriers for gift boxes and e-parcel through Australia post for individual orders. Shipping is determined by weight/size, and the average charge is $7.95. See the Delivery and Postage section for full details.

Written by Miki

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Mariana at Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au – sure knows how to keep me happy! She has an eye for style and stocks her funky store with oodles of the best fashion, accessory, nursery and linen brands for babies and kids including 3 Pommes, ABCD Industrie, Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Baby Brands, Beautiful Soles, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Boon, Britt, Catimini, Chalk n Cheese, Cuddledry, David Fussenegger, Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Heavenly Creatures, Il Tutto, Isoki, John Crane, Kandy Crew, Kas Australia, Koda Lighting, Korimco, L’il Fraser Collection, Luna Ninos, Marquise, Melobaby, Milk Bands, Minihaha, Minimonkey, Missi Missi, Moppit, Nature Baby, Oobi Baby, Quilt Baby, Ramalama, Samvara Kids, Skeanie, Sprout Design, Tiny Mammoth, Vice Versa, Walnut Melbourne, Well Spotted, Woof! and Zephire Generation.

Not only does Bubba Funk have a well stocked sale section with designer kids fashion items discounted by up to 70%, Mariana and her team are gifting KSF readers an extra tasty pre-Christmas gift: no less than 30% off *store-wide* on everything in store (*excluding il Tutto products), both fresh in and those fab sale items PLUS free gorgeous gift wrapping. WOW! Enter KSF-30 at checkout to redeem and please specify in the notes which items you would like gift wrapped. il Tutto products are excluded from this discount offer, *but* you will receive a free gift when you purchase an il Tutto products over $200: an il Tutto Monster Teddy key ring worth $19.95 in your choice of Red or Cream AND free gift wrap and postage. Enter code iltutto200 at checkout to redeem this offer and be sure to enter your preferred key ring colour in the comments field.  Both the 30% discount and il Tutto gift with purchase + free postage offer are valid until 25 December 2011. Just what Santa ordered!

Discounted prices quoted below are valid with code KSF-30 until 25 December 2011. il Tutto offer also valid until 25 December 2011.

1. 3 Pommes Tunique Belle Des Ile Pistachio, $50.00 less 30% = $35.00
2. 3 Pommes Combicourt De Vo 1 Piece – Prune, $55.00 less 30% = $38.50
3. Bebe Zoe Scalloped Edge Dress – Poppy, $43.90 less 30% = $30.73
4. Fox & Finch 3/4 Skinny Canvas Capris, $47.00 less 30% = $32.90
5. Woof! Western Style Short Sleeve Shirt – Red Check, $49.90 less 30% = $34.93
6. Woof! Double Decker Tee – Mustard, $30.00 less 30% = $21.00
7. Woof! Five Pocket Denim Jeans – Light Blue, $53.00  less 30% = $37.10
8. Boon Fluid Spill Toddler Cup – Pink/Translucent, $14.95  less 30% = $10.46
9. Missi Missi Jumbo Red Bean Bag, $139.95  less 30% = $97.96
10. Sprout Design Baby Blanket – Skipping Girl in Chocolate, was $89.95 now $79.95  less 30% = $55.96
11. For Walls Flower Growth Chart, 64.95  less 30% = $45.46
12. Cuddledry – Oatmeal, $59.95  less 30% = $41.96

Postage at Bubba Funk is provided by TNT couriers for gift boxes and e-parcel through Australia post for individual orders. Shipping is determined by weight/size, and the average charge is $7.95. See the Delivery and Postage section for full details.