KidStyleFile

Post written by Miki

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Let’s face it, none of us want to stay at home with our kids day in, day out.  The kids would be climbing the walls to say nothing of the parents, and it wouldn’t be healthy for anyone.  But unless you’re properly equipped, getting out and about can be stressful.

Haggus & Stookles – www.haggusandstookles.com.au takes the stress out of leaving the house with your brood. Whether it’s a trip to the park or an international travel adventure, there’s everthing you need to make the experience as easy as can be.

For day trips you’ll need a sunhat for each child (I love the Chick Pea range), a water bottle or sippy cup for each kid, something to put snacks in, a nappy wallet if you have babies or toddlers, and a nice large bag to put it all in. If you’re heading off on a big holiday you’ll need all of the above plus a few extras.  The Trunki is a fabulous way of negotiating an airport with a toddler or preschooler (tried and tested many times by yours personally), and a baby carrier or sling will do the trick for littlies. Pack your child’s own carry on bag with a range of toys and activities to keep them occupied for the duration of the flight, and have a neck pillow handy to help a little person sleep.

Haggus and Stookles is offering all KidStyleFile the chance to be happy on the move for less: take 10% off everything in store – including the Specials section which has sale items reduced by up to 40% – until 24 December 2010 when you enter discount code kidstylefilexmas at checkout.  Happy travels!

Discounted prices quoted below are valid using the code kidstylefilexmas at checkout until 24 December 2010.

1. Built NY Large Market Tote Bag – Scatter Dot, $79.95 less 10% =  $71.95
2. Trunki Penelope The Princess Carriage, $84.95 less 10% = $76.45
3. Chick Pea Children’s Hat – Tulips, $29.95 less 10% = $26.95
4. Alex Toys Rub A Dub Squirters For The Tub – Ocean, $14.95 less 10% = $13.45
5. Tiger Tribe Kids Backpack – Rocket, $31.95 less 10% = $28.75
6. Thermos Funtainer Straw Bottle – Dancer, $24.95 less 10% = $22.45
7. Alex Toys Scribble & Doodle Activity Book – On The Go, $16.95 less 10% = $15.25
8. Tiger Tribe Sticker Pics Activity Set – Animals, $11.95 less 10% = $10.75
9. Trunki Kids Washbag, $18.95 less 10% = $17.05
10. Tiger Tribe MagnaScene – Riveting Robots, $24.95 less 10% = $22.45
11. Babes In The Shade Girls Sunshirt – Spotti Dotti Raspberry, $39.00 less 10% = $35.10

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 starts at $6.50. Express post within Australia and International registered post are available. Insurance is optional. See the Haggus & Stookles site for more details.

Looking for backpacks, bags, tags, drink bottles, sleeping gear, lunch bags and snack keepers, smocks and aprons, sun-hats, rain gear, hair accessories, dress-ups, creative play solutions, funky toys and gifts, and the coolest accessories??

Search no longer: it’s all here at Kinder Kaboodle – www.kinderkaboodle.com.au!

A concept store especially for the pre-schooler, school age and creche-going child, whether you need backpacks and bags, drink bottles, sun-wear, rain-wear, art-ware or sleepover supplies, Kinder Kaboodle is the place for you.

With an incredible range across brands including Alex & Charli, Bazoongi Kids, Bestever, Bobble Art, Boys Don’t Wear Bows, Charlie and Lola, Chelona, Chick Pea, Cocoon Couture, Crocodile Creek, Cupcakes Jewellery, Feef , Fruity Faces, Goldfish Gifts, Happy Guru, Hotbods, Jam Industries, Kiddysac, Kids Cold Packs, Little Chipipi, Little Swish, Milestone Press, Mini Rhubarb, Mini Whisk, 4 My Earth, Oscar Blue, Penny Scallan, Rolly Poly Kids, Rush, Smelly Welly, Tatiri, The Bag Tag Studio, Vintage Kid, Western Chief, and Zebra Crossing Club there is something for every taste and need.

No more rushing around different places looking, Kinder Kaboodle is *the* source!

The question here is not what to buy, but what *not* to buy!! Last week I purchased some new Feef smocks, Alex & Charli drink bottles, and extra Starfish Bump Buddy (can’t have too many of these!!), and I just noticed these socks, which I think we maybe can’t live without!!

I must say that Bernice at Kinder K really goes all out with her gift wrapping; it’s gorgeous! Also, she included a very sweet little gift with the order. Make a purchase and you’ll get one too

To get 15% off the purchase price store-wide pick up a copy of My Child or Australian Parents magazine and access the special discount code.

(Not near a newsagent? Leave a comment on this post, or email me, and I’ll send you the code.)

Note 2 Dec 2009: this code is now expired.

As the rain pitter-pats outside my window, my first pick of the day is the Penny Scallan rainwear, just landed at Kinder Kaboodle.

The new Penny Scallan raincoats ($49.95) are so soft to touch (not stiff like as per usual ‘plastic’ raincoats situation) and look so groovy! Match them with the new Penny Scallan Boy Stripe and and Penny Scallan Girl Stripe Gumboots ($29.95 per pair) for wet-weather readiness.

Also, I’m loving the new Penny Scallan Pop-up Umbrellas ($19.95), which fold down to a compact 23cm – ideal for popping in school bags.

Other things on the shopping list today:

(Beautiful, huh? Colours make me feel good!!)

I can’t let today’s post go by without mentioning the Feef smocks ($34.95) which I deem to be the best smocks in existence. I know this from experience; we have literally 10 different kinds, and the Feef smocks are the only ones that don’t soak through. They are a made from a thick, but soft, coated fabric that really protects clothes; no more Napisan-ing after playgroup!

If you’re in the market for a super-cool lunch bag for your little one, consider the Bestever Lunch Bags ($29.95 $23.95) How cool is this Croc? also available in Puppy Dog and Zebra.

For drink bottles, you can’t go past Alex & Charli’s Drink Bottles ($14.95) – goodness knows I didn’t

A beautiful new addition to Kinder Kaboodle’s super range of bags are the Chickpea range of products. How gorgeous are these Chickpea Library Bags ($25.95) with their divine vintage-retro prints?

If you are looking for solid colour bags, I highly commend the Kiddysac bags. We have been using our bags for 4 months now and they still look new!!

To ensure your child’s bag doesn’t get lost, consider attaching a Personalised Bag Tag (only $9.95 including postage!) from The Bag Tag Studio. Bernice at Kinder Kaboodle will take your order, and send it to The Bag Tag Studio, who will create your tags and sends it direct to you on Bernice’s behalf to speed up the delivery process. These tags are great quality and come in a wide range of gorgeous styles.

Other things I’m eyeing off are the new cooking products from Mini Whisk (starting from $15.95), the super-cute Bestever bag accessories, $8.95, (pictured above in Bird and Dog, and also available in Sheep and Lion) and the My School Days Record Book ($34.95) from Milestone Press.

Kinder Kaboodle charge $6.00 for parcels up to 500gms and $9.00 for parcels 501gms-3kg, Australia wide. Orders over 3kg will display the charge at checkout. Orders over $120 are shipped free!

International shipping is available. Contact Bernice at Kinder Kaboodle for a fast and friendly quote.