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Today’s post written by Miki

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The ShopHouse – www.shophouse.com.au – Big Summer Sale has been running for a couple of weeks now, and although the phenomenal bargains (see below for more on those!) have had stock flying off the shelves almost faster than Bronwyn and her team can keep up, there are still some absolute steals from hot designers up for grabs.

This unmissable event includes current stock from some of the most coveted brands from Australia and abroad at rock bottom prices – including plenty below cost price!  This is what’s on offer:

• Oobi Baby & Kids up to 40% off
• OshKosh 45% off – below cost!
• Baobab 30% off
• Moppit 40% off
• Bonds 30% off
• Purebaby up to 30% off
• Cuddlefish 40% off
• Snugglebum up to half price!
• En Gry + Sif 30% off
• Baby Bloch Slippers up to 50% off

But hold your horses, shopaholics!  Before you go charging off to fill your shopping cart, take on board this important piece of information: you can now take an *extra 5%* off all sale stock at ShopHouse! Use the discount code ‘KSFSALE2‘  to redeem on sale stock only until the clock strikes midnight on Wednesday 10 February 2010.

So this means that with the additional discount, adorable Oobi Japanese Wash Jeans in boy and girl styles are $49.95 $28.45, Cuddlefish swim gear is down to a miniscule $15.15, and a great selection of ultra hip Bonds rompers are now $21.95 $15.15!

Ready… steady… GO!!!!

The prices below are valid until midnight on Tuesday 9 February 2010, using the code ‘KSFSALE2′.

1. Oobi Baby Japanese Wash Whale Jeans, $49.95 $29.95 extra 5% off = 28.45
2. Oobi Baby Carmen Dress – Buttons, $44.95 $29.95 extra 5% off = $28.45
3. Alimrose Designs Bird House Mobile – Red, $42.95 $31.95 extra 5% off = $30.35
4. Oobi Baby Retro Swirl Lulu Skirt, $54.95 $45.95 extra 5% off = $43.65
5. Moppit Slouch Pant, $49.95 $32.95 extra 5% off = $31.30
6. Bonds Charcoal Car Tee, $16.95 $12.95 extra 5% off = $12.30
7. Cuddlefish Navy Stripe Short Swim Tee, $39.95 $22.95 extra 5% off = $21.80; and Shorts, $24.95 $15.95 extra 5% off = $15.15
8. Baobab Peacock Dress, $45.95 $31.95 extra 5% off = $30.35
9. En Gry + Sif Felt Mice (2 pack), $32.95 $22.95 extra 5% off = $21.80
10. Bonds Pirate Romper, $21.95 $15.95 extra 5% off = $15.15
11. OshKosh Indi Blues Dress, $74.95 $41.22 extra 5% off = $39.15

ShopHouse stocks the following brands: Adiri Natural Nurser, Alimrose, And The Little Dog Laughed, Annabel Trends, Baobab, Bod, Bonds, Cocoon Couture, Cookey Cat Artworks, Cuddlefish, Eco Kid.,Galmatic, Get Fresh, Huggalugs, ID Teen, Jedko Games Co, Kee-Ka, Kiddysac, Krooom, Lark, Lil’ Lana, Little Chipipi, Look At The Wall, Milestone Press, Mill & Mia, Moltex Nappies, Monday’s Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby + Kids, Pebbles, Penny Scallan, Pure Baby, Red Wagon, Rileah Designs, Serena & Lily, ShopHouse, The Little Experience, Wotnot, Yunginz, and OshKosh while stocks last.

Wherever you live in Australia, ShopHouse delivers for the flat rate of $6.95. International orders are delivered for $20. See the Delivery Page for full terms and conditions.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Gather in close, people, because I have a secret to share.  ShopHouse – www.shophouse.com.au – is having a huge sale, and we at KSF are among the very first to know about it as it isn’t being advertised to the public for another week.

We have the chance to sneak in early and snap up the best of the bargains, and there are some great ones to be had!  Unlike many other sales, there are great levels of stock too, so as long as you’re quick then you’ll probably even find the exact size you’re after.

If you only hit one sale this season, this is the one.  Trust me on this: ShopHouse sales only happen twice a year, but when they do they’re absolutely spectacular. Check it out:

• Oobi Baby & Kids up to 40% off
• OshKosh 45% off – below cost!
• Baobab 30% off
• moppit 40% off
• Bonds 30% off
• Purebaby up to 30% off
• Cuddlefish 40% off
• Snugglebum up to half price!
• En Gry + Sif 30% off
• Baby Bloch Slippers up to 50% off

Yes, you read that list right: genuine article OshKosh is being discontinued at ShopHouse and so all of it is being sold off incredibly cheaply – below cost price!  This is the cheapest you’ll ever see OshKosh, so take advantage of it pronto.

1. Purebaby Growsuit – Sky Blue With Boat Applique, $34.95 $24.95
2. Purebaby Poppy Knitted Dress, $49.95 $32.95
3. OshKosh Tulip Printed Sundress, $79.95 $43.97
4. Oobi Baby Japanese Wash Jeans – Apple, $49.95 $29.95
5. Oobi Baby Lacy Broderie Anglaise Vest – Scarlet Red, $24.95 $19.95
6. Oobi Baby Tennis Skirt – Apple, $34.95 $16.95
7. Moppit Clown Face Tee, $39.95 $21.95
8. Cuddlefish Red Racerback One Piece, $44.95 $26.95
9. En Gry + Sif Felt Tea Set In Bag, $99.00 $69.95
10. Snugglebum ‘Snug’ Shortjohn PJ – Oliver Stripe, $34.95 $20.00

ShopHouse stocks the following brands: Adiri Natural Nurser, Alimrose, And The Little Dog Laughed, Annabel Trends, Baobab, Bod, Bonds, Cocoon Couture, Cookey Cat Artworks, Cuddlefish, Eco Kid.,Galmatic, Get Fresh, Huggalugs, ID Teen, Jedko Games Co, Kee-Ka, Kiddysac, Krooom, Lark, Lil’ Lana, Little Chipipi, Look At The Wall, Milestone Press, Mill & Mia, Moltex Nappies, Monday’s Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby + Kids, Pebbles, Penny Scallan, Pure Baby, Red Wagon, Rileah Designs, Serena & Lily, ShopHouse, The Little Experience, Wotnot, Yunginz, and OshKosh while stocks last.

Wherever you live in Australia, ShopHouse delivers for the flat rate of $6.95. International orders are delivered for $20. See the Delivery Page for full terms and conditions.

Today’s post written by Miki

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They did it a year ago, and it was such a runaway success that they’re bringing it back again: I’m talking about January ‘A Deal A Day’ at The Hip Infant – www.thehipinfant.com.au!

Every day of January Mel and her team are running a different offer. Some offers are for one day only, some are for 48 hours, and some are while stocks last, but all are brilliant, brilliant deals. Pick up the redemption codes that you need for each deal from The Hip Infant website and the The Hip Infant newsletter (scroll to the bottom of the THI homepage and enter your email addy in the sign-up box and you’ll receive it).

Now, I’ve given you a sneaky peek at the deals for the remainder of the week below.  However, the day before yesterday the deal was a massive 40% off Cuddlefish swimwear, and that one keeps going while stocks last!  Stock up on swimwear for the remainder of this summer, all of next summer and, what the heck!, the next few as well while you’re at it!

Now check out what else you can score this week… and don’t forget that this is just a taster as Deal A Day runs for the *whole of January*.

Today: A FREE Haba Clutching Toy with all orders over $50.

Tomorrow: Purchase any 12 pack of Sambellina Invites and receive a FREE set of matching gift tags.

Friday: Spend over $50 on The Hip Infant’s new Bunnies Range and receive a FREE matching wrap, valued at $24.95.

Saturday: Purchase any two Giimmo Nightlights and receive a FREE ceramic moneybox valued at $39.95.

Sunday: FREE delivery on all Dwell bedding sets.

As well as these great deals, there’s up to 60% off in the Clearance Section on brands like David Fussenegger, LoveMae, Ouch, Snugglebum and Tiger Tribe. Stock up!

Deal A Day runs for the duration of January. Make sure you’re signed up to The Hip Infant’s newsletter to receive news of what deals are running, or check The Hip Infant’s homepage daily.

The Hip Infant the following brands: Aden + Anais, Alimrose Designs, Alex Toys, Alphasketti, Annabel Trends, Babylicious, Baby Einstein,Baby Legs,  Bbox, Belly Art, Billie Goat Soap, Blabla, Blik Wall Graphics, Bluebird and Honey, Brio, Bobble Art, BUD, Candela, Cheeky Monkey, Chilli Kids,  Coco & Eli, Crocodile Creek, Cuddlefish, David Fussenegger, Dwell Studio, Elegant Baby, Evetribe, Fiesta Crafts, Flensted Mobiles, Fleurville, Foogo By Thermos, For Walls, French Bull, Funtainer By Thermos, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Gijmmo, Goki, Green To Grow, Haba, Heimess, Hip Stuff, Honey Sticks Love Mae, ID Tee, Infancy, ITZBEEN, Janod, JellyCats, Jewel Queen, Kathe Kruse, Keptin Jr, Kiddopotamus, Kristy Clayton Art, Lima Bean, Little Einsteins, MELOBABY, Milestone Press, Milk & Co Baby, Minimonkey, Oeuf NYC, Oricom Baby Monitors, Olli & Pop, Ouch, Plum Baby, Present Time, Printspace. Pure Baby, Qubies, Rockabye Baby, Rondeau Industries, Sambellina, Sigikid, Simple Gorgeous Storage, Skip HOP, Snugglebum, Sparkle T, Teeny Me, The Hip Infant, The Hip Infant Limited Edition Basics, Tip Top Joey, Tippy Toes, Tiger Tribe, Tommee Tippee, Toys Pure, Trunki, Wall Candy Arts, Wee Gallery.

The Hip Infant charges a flat rate of $8.50 for Australia-wide shipping. For all details please see the delivery page. International orders are warmly welcomed: head to International Orders page for full info.

Today’s post written by Miki

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It’s shaping up to be a long hot summer, and there’ll be nowhere better to be than the pool or the beach over the next few months.  But this leads to a dilemma: where on earth do you go to find gorgeous swimwear for the kids?

We at KidStyleFile have done the hard work for you, and rounded up the best brands for aquatic and marine fun this summer. From Polka to Girls 4 Sport, from Cuddlefish to Tiger Joe, and from Tkxi Surf to Stella Cove, the choice is extensive and there’s something for every kid from babies upwards.

Keep in mind, of course, that the Australian sun is harsh and damaging to delicate young skin, so look out for options that offer sun protection.  There’s a great range of rashies on the market these days, and brands such as Girls 4 Sport and Tkxi Surf are 50+ UV resistant.

For sheer prettiness, Polka‘s girly options and Stella Cove‘s chic styles are perfect choices.  Boys also have some great choices from Polka, and Tiger Joe do some great sporty sets for boys too.  Babies are spoiled for choice with more Polka, along with the eternal favourite Cuddlefish and adorable Lil’ Ludy.

Check out all these gorgeous options for boys, girls and babies, and get in the swim for summer!

1. Tkxi Surf Marine Blue 3/4 Sleeve Set, at Tkxi Surf $60.00
2. Polka Scandinavian Tree Boardies, at Little Pinwheel $59.95
3. Polka Black Dot Bikini, at Little Pinwheel $69.95
4. Polka Digital Grey Baby Board Shorts, at Raspberry Rascals $44.95
5. Tkxi Surf Short Sleeve Rash Vest, at Tkxi Surf $55.00
6. Stella Cove Garbo Maillot, at Design Child $74.95
7. Lil’ Ludy 70s One Piece, at Trifle Shoppe $45.00
8. Polka Peacock Mermaid One Piece, at Raspberry Rascals $69.95
9. Girls 4 Sport Fairy Garden L/S Rashie 50+ UV resistant, at Where Did You Get That $42.95
10. Cuddlefish Tankini – Flamingo Stripe, $34.95; and Cuddlefish Pool Party Skirt – Flamingo, $44.95, both at The Hip Infant
11. Small Paul Julius Heart Beach Towel, at Kid’s Got Style $49.95
12. Tiger Joe Ocean Blue Tiger Rashie, $39.95 $25.00; and Tiger Joe Ocean Blue Lined Pant, $29.95 $20.00 both at Baby’s Got Style
13. Girls 4 Sport Plum Swim Skort 50+ UV Resistant, at Where Did You Get That? $38.95
14. Cuddlefish Short Sleeve Bouyancy Swim Suit – Marine, at The Hip Infant $69.95

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 Miki

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Kim at Itty Bitty Yuppy – www.ittybittyyuppy.com.au – is now located in sunny Queensland, and her great range of stock, from premium overseas designers, and the best of the best from right here in Australia, the range at Itty Bitty Yuppy just seems to ooze Queensland Cool.

What’s even better is that Kim has slashed the prices on everything by 30%-70% to make way for her summer stock which is due to arrive any minute now!

So this means that we can get huuuuge discounts, as demonstrated below:

• 30% off Tiny Tribe, Sooki Baby, Pink Chicken, My Little Seat and Westcoast Baby
• 40% off Cuddlefish, Knuckleheads, Ses Petites Mains, Tipitipi and Wonderboy
• 50% off egg + avocado, finger in the nose, Munster and Tiny Tribe Gift sets
• 70% off Chase n Sky, Freshbaked, Infancy and last season Tiny Tribe and Sooki Baby

WOWSERS!

Stock up for this coming summer and next winter, because you’ll struggle to do better than those prices.  It goes without saying that stock is limited, so you’ll need to get in really quickly before it all flies out the door. Prices are as marked, so you won’t need a code – just hurry in there and get shopping!

I have my eye on a Cuddlefish UV swim tee and shorts for my son, along with the Wonderboy shirt pictured at no. 3 below, plus the Munster shorts at no. 4. For girls I just adore the Pink Chicken dresses – vintage boho-chic, love it! – and I can never *ever* walk past Sooki Baby.

As a final note, Itty Bitty Yuppy is now on Facebook, so come be a fan – I am! For all you Tweeters out there ou can also catch Kim on Twitter to keep up with the very latest news from the Itty Bitty Yuppy camp.

1. Cuddlefish Long Sleeve Fish Top, $44.95 $26.97 40% off!
2. Cuddlefish UV Swim Short, $24.95 $14.97 40% off!
3. Wonderboy Pool Shark Shirt, $54.95 $32.97 40% off!
4. Munster Herringway Short, $54.95 $27.48 50% off!
5. Ses Petites Mains Leisl Long Sleeve Shirt, $59.95 $35.97 40% off!
6. Pink Chicken Sasha Duck Dress, $69.95 $41.97 40% off!
7. Wonderboy Reef Top – Salmon, $49.95 $29.97 40% off!
8. Pink Chicken Cleo Dress – Violet, $69.95 $48.97 30% off!
9. Sooki Baby Long Sleeve Girly Romper, $34.95 $24.47 30% off!
10. Pink Chicken Tights – Plum & Red Stripe, $35.00 $24.50 30% off!

Itty Bitty Yuppy stock the cream of overseas brands, including Baby Bonkie, Buisjes en Beugels +++, Ses Petites Mains, Sooki Baby, Chic Papoose, Fleurville Kids, My Little Seat, Tiny Tribe, Abe Jones, Baby Bean Vintage, Dirty Laundry, Finger In The Nose, Knuckleheads, Pink Chicken, Rock & Rattle, Wonderboy, Chase n’ Sky and Zoobie Pets, and the best Australian designer labels including Edenstar, Eggheads, Fresh Baked, Claesens, Infancy, Cuddlefish, mill&mia, Moppit, Polka, Tipitipi, Munster, Parisian Ballets, Il Tutto, and Willow and Finn.

Itty Bitty Yuppy ship via Express Post for a flat free of $7.50 Australia Wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped FREE. International orders are warmly welcomed. See the Shipping Info page for full details.

Today’s post written by Miki

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With the school holidays coming up (or starting now, if you’re in Tassie!) I bet a whole heap of you are planning to go away somewhere. It doesn’t matter if it’s overnight to grandma’s house, or a two week trip to Disneyland, you’re going to need some bits and pieces to keep the kids amused and organised, and the place head first is Little Explorers – www.littleexplorers.com.au.

HOT TIP: If you’re scratching your head on what to do this holidays, you can search through Little Explorers’ directory of fun, exciting, kid-friendly places to go, and gather info on taking the kids outdoors and travelling with their FREE articles.

Ok, so now you’ve decided to go on the road, what do you need?

First of all you’ll need a bag to pack the multitudes of gear in.  With a range from Rush, GR8X and Kiddysac, and some sweet little changemat clutches from ChangeMates to pop in your bag for any little ones still in nappies, you have no excuse not to find something gorgeous – and the great thing about the Rush trolley suitcases is that they’re so easy to spot on the baggage reclaim circuit!

Next you need to find things to put in the new bag.  Swimwear is usually an essential packing item for any holiday with active kids, and Little Explorers have a huge amount to choose from for girls and boys.  What about Cuddlefish at heavily reduced prices? Zoggs are there too, along with 2Chillis, Major Menace and Loose Boots among others. There’s even a section of floaties for the smallest family members.

The last thing to make sure you have before you get on the road is something to feed the kids with!  Eating accessories are ultra-important when you’re travelling – after all, nobody wants to deal with kids who are low on blood sugar!! – so make sure you have a lunchbox packed full of healthy snacks and a drink bottle to hand at all times, plus of course Kipiis are invaluable if you have a messy little eater and the HandySitt portable high chair/booster seat is a nifty way of avoiding those nasty, filthy high chairs that seem to populate airports and such places.

Now make absolutely certain that you don’t miss the super Sale Section at Little Explorers.  It’s huge and packed full of delicious discounts, including top brands at up to 50% off! They’re only there while stocks last, so go go go!

1. Long Tee – Red (sz 2 only), $44.95 $22.50
2. Squidgy Critter – Cow, $19.95 $17.95
3. Aka Pipik Sling – Red Poppy, $99.00 $89.95
4. Major Menace Racers (sz 2 & 3 only), $19.95 $9.95
5. Cuddlefish Buoyancy Swimsuit (medium only), $69.95 $54.95
6. Aussie Flag Boardies, $39.95 $34.95
7. Rush Canvas Backpack – Paper Dolls, $35.95 $32.95
8. ChangeMate Nappy Wallet, $34.95 $31.95
9. Dumpling Dynasty Explorer Kit, $29.95 $27.95
10. Aussie Flag Frilled One Piece, $29.95 $27.95
11. LittleLife Explorer Child Carrier, $469.95 $449.95

Little Explorers stocks products from Sigg, Kipiis, Danish By Design, Baby Banz, Akapipik, GR8X, MacPac, Cuddlefish, Goldbug, 2 Chillis, Zoggs, Outlook, Mr Wolf, Sitro Group, 2 Chillies, Austin, Kiddysac, Lima Bean, Freds, LittleLife, Dumpling Dynasty, Be, Annabel Trends and Loose Boots.

Little Explorers ship Australia-wide using Express Post from $7.00 for parcels up to 500g and $11.00 for parcels up to 3kgs. Please see here for more details.