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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!

Written by Miki

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When Angela and I first started discussing a ‘Stocking Stuffers Under $10′ post, I have to admit I was doubtful. “But Ange,” I said, “What if I can’t find twenty online products of KidStyleFile-worthy quality, costing less than ten bucks each?”  Fortunately Angela had more faith than I did and sent me off to do some research.  Aren’t I glad she did!  There are so many small-but-quality products out there even at the very lowest ends of the price scale, which is exactly what we all need with Christmas stockings to stuff.  In the end my main difficulty was deciding what to leave out of the top twenty!

Everything you see below is less than $10, and a good portion of it is less than $5. I’ve divided it into categories for babies, boys and girls, but it probably goes without saying that those are only very rough guidelines and that most products have a certain amount of crossover (although I’m not sure how my boys would react if I put hair accessories in their stockings – hey, maybe they’d love them).

This really is only a sample of the products available once you start looking, so consider this post a jumping-off point and start exploring. I must give Where Did You Get That? a special mention for their huge Stocking Stuffers category too; it has fourteen pages of the kinds of things just perfect for stockings.

So get to it, go stuff those stockings – if you want to follow my family’s tradition, pop a Terry’s Chocolate Orange in the toe… yummmmm.

Babies:
1.  Ebulobo Crazy Wolf Spoon, $3.95 at Metro Mum
2. Vice Versa Chicken Teething Device, $9.95 at Bubba Funk
3. Ellani Petite Red & White Stripe Clip & Elastic Set, $6.95 at Mini Chatterbox
4. Alex Toys Ducky Bath Thermometer, $8.95 at Mini Chatterbox
5. Personalised Face Washer, $9.95 at Stuck On You
6. Bouncing Wooden Ladybird Mobile, $6.45 at My Wooden Toys

Boys:
1. Digger Bag Tag, $3.95 at Bright Star Kids
2. Anamalz Crocodile, $9.95 at Ekidna Kids
3. Bobos Bandaids, $9.95 at French Bazaar
4. Ouch Striped Socks, $5.99 at Looking At You Kid
5. Micador Nuts & Bolts Crayons, $4.60 at Cocobear
6. Djeco Animal Stickers, $4.95 at Where Did You Get That?
7. Mini Wooden Tangram Puzzle, was $6.95 now $4.95 at My Wooden Toys

Girls:
1. Rhubarb Red Spot Necklace & Bracelet Set, $7.95 at Billy Lids
2. French Bull Orange Princess Juice Cup, $9.95 at Ekidna Kids
3. Handmade Hair Clips, $4.99 at Outlet Shop For Kids 
4. Djeco ‘Lady Of Circles’ Create With Stickers, $6.95 at Where Did You Get That?
5. Micador Bubblegum Brush – Mint, $2.50 at Cocobear
6. Micador Early Start No-Drip Paint – Orange Sherbet, $6.90 at Cocobear
7. Elliot Notebook, $6.95 at French Bazaar

PS: The bunting dividing the categories in the image collage is actually a Christmas wall decal by Bosco Bear. It retails for $29.95 from the Bosco Bear Online Store.

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Written by Anna

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One of my childhood delights was my mum’s gift of lovingly handmade Christmas stockings filled with a bounty of little treasures. With a brood of my own to cherish and delight at Christmas, it is now my turn to enjoy the fun of shopping and stashing away some treats ready to fill the stocking come Christmas Eve.

It is at this point in my preparations for Christmas that I get just a little excited when the very special category of ‘Stocking Stuffer’ is added to some of my favourite online stores. And that dear friends is exactly what our friends at Where Did You Get That? – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au have just done.

Boasting an amazing 248 items all under $30.00, the Where Did You Get That? stocking stuffer category is well worth a browse. In it there are toys and games and arts and craft supplies for boys and girls of all ages. With prices starting at just $4.95 you are bound to find some special treats for your little ones here.

The other big Where Did You Get That? news today is that all winter 2011 fashion has just been added to the ‘Past Seasons, Specials & Clearance’ category where you can now snap it up at 40-50% off the full retail prices.

But the *biggest* news is that KidStyleFile readers can take a fantasic 15% off both the stocking stuffer category and the Past Seasons, Specials & Clearance’ category where some items are already 60% off – woop, woop! All in all, you have the opportunity to pick up a bevy of fun for some fantastic prices. To redeem you’ll need to enter the code KSFSTOCKING which is only applicable while stocks last, until midnight 6 November 2011.

Discount prices quoted in red below are only applicable with discount code KSFSTOCKING while stocks last, until midnight 6 November 2011.

1.  Claesen’s Girls Black Jacket  (size 2 & 4) $99.95  $59.97 less 15% = $50.97
2. Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too? by Eric Carle $16.95 $13.56 less 15% = $11.52
3. Djeco 6 Glitter Markers $19.95 less 15% =$16.95
4. Mini Automoblox Truck $27.95 less 15% = $23.75
   
5. Daily Tea Girls Grape Berry Notch Front Dress  (size 2 & 4) $34.95 $20.97 less 15% = $17.82
   
6. Contigo Kids Autoseal Drink Bottle Lavender $11.95 less 15% = $10.15
   
7. Contigo Kids Autoseal Drink Bottle Sky Blue $11.95 less 15% = $10.15
8. Djeco Animalz Velvet Colouring $8.95 less 15% = $7.60
9. Mini Automoblox Hot Rod Blue $27.95 less 15% = $23.75
10. Djeco Beasts Stickers $4.95 less 15% = $4.20
    
11. Tommy Rocket Record Breaker Tee $49.95 $24.97 less 15% = $21.22
12. Stella Cove Girls Maillot Blossom Powder $69.95 $55.96 less 15% = $47.56

The full list of brands carried by Where Did You Get That? includes: Bella Tunno, Budkins, Cat Nap, Chic by Sha, Claesen’s Evergreens, Coco Boheme, Contigo Kids, Coo Clocks, Crazy Forts, Daily Tea, Djeco, Dezign with a Z, EcoCocoon, Enchanted Faeries, Eric Carle, Foogo & Funtainer By Thermos, Fraggle Rock, Fruut Sacks & Fruut Trees, Girls 4 Sport, Goodbyn, Goorin Brothers, Intelliplay, Le Toy Van, Lelli Kelly, Manhattan Toy Company, Merrigold Wooden Toys, MOJO, Stella Cove, Tea Collection, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, The String Doll Gang, Freak-O-Bags ROOS Dress Your Dolls, Automoblox, Contigo and Vapur– there’s something for everyone from tots to tweens!

Where Did You Get That? ships Australia wide. You can have e-parcel tracked flat rate shipping Australia wide for $8.95 or Express Shipping for $14.95. Click here for full information, including info on shipping to New Zealand.

Written by Miki

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Do you have a baby?  A toddler? A preschooler?  Are you pregnant with your first?  If you answered yes to any of the above, you need to visit All About Baby – www.allaboutbaby.com.au. Stockists of a big range of clothing, toys, decor, equipment and more for babies and little kids, All About Baby combine their great products with even better customer service and friendly, helpful advice.

I have to say, I really am impressed with the baby and kids fashion on offer at All About Baby.  So many of my favourite brands are represented: Sooki Baby and SOSOOKI, Bonds, Purebaby and Purebaby Kids, Alex&Ant and many more.  The Bonds singlet rompers (pictured at #2) are perfect for summer, whether you have a tiny newborn or a rampaging toddler – pop them into one of these and they’re good to go.  There’s also an excellent selection of pyjamas, handy for me as I’m on the hunt for summer PJs for my boys.  With choices including Marquise, Books To Wear, Purebaby and Bonds, I know I’ll find exactly what I need here.

Toys are also very much in evidence, with a gorgeous range of wooden toys from Bajo, Brio and Djeco, among others.  Snuggly soft toys are there too, including some extremely cute options from Mamas & Papas and Alimrose.  I can personally recommend the Djeco Cutting Fruit & Vegies, we have this toy at a playgroup I attend and all the kids adore it. All About Baby are also stockists of the very popular Seedling sets, which provide the means for your child to create a wooden peg family or a yoyo or a tug boat, along with mini doctor kits and binoculars amongst other options.  These sets are absolutely brilliant gift ideas, so grab them for your kids or for any other kids you need presents for this silly season.

All About Baby are celebrating their birthday right now and are gifting all KidStyleFile readers 25% off storewide – hip hip *hooray*! This offer is good for everything at All About Baby, including the Clearance Corner, which is well worth exploring – you’ll find a *massive* selection of discounted products at up to 75% off! Enter discount code KSF1111 at checkout until midnight 11 November 2011 to redeem. Party on!

Discounted prices below are with code KSF1111 until midnight 11 November 2011 only.

1. SookiBaby Ra Ra Skirt, $32.95 less 25% = $24.71
2. Bonds Singlet Rompers – Green Stripe and Purple Stripe, $17.95ea  less 25% = $13.46
3. SoSooki Slimline Shorts – Black, $54.95  less 25% = $41.21
4. SoSooki Indigo Tee – Lace Up Shoes, $32.95  less 25% = $24.71
5. Alex & Ant Butterfly Dress – Red, $48.50  less 25% = $36.75
6. Purebaby Kids Pleat Front Short – Blueberry, $49.95  less 25% = $37.46
7. Mamas & Papas Jumbles Pink Elephant, $24.95  less 25% = $18.71
8. PureBaby Crew Neck Tee – Cornflower Blue Stripe, $24.95  less 25% = $18.71
9. Seedling My Nature Habitat, $23.95  less 25% = $17.96
10. Brio Push Along Turtle, $26.95  less 25% = $20.21
11. Bajo Helicopter Ambulance, $34.50  less 25% = $25.87

All About Baby stocks from a fantastic array of brands including:  Alex & Charli, Alex & Ant, Alimrose Designs, BabyLegs, Bajo, Bonds, Boo Boo Buddy, Bosom Buddy, BRIO, BubbaLog, Cleanspray, Cookey Cat, Cot Couture, Crocodile Creek, Cuteability, Djeco, Drop Buddy, Earlybirds, Embellish’d, Envirosax, giimo, Infancy, Knit Knit, Lark & Friends, Latitude Enfant, Le Toy Van, Lifestyle Parenting, Little Beetle, Mamas & Papas, Manik Wear, Marquise, Medi Buddy, Miinki Moop, Milk Bands, Milk Screens, moppit, No3No4,  Origami Mami, Peanut Shell, Penguin Group, Purebaby, Right Bank Babies, Sandy Brennanm Smirk and Snapper Lounge Media.

All About Baby deliver via Australia post. Cost is determined by weight and will be calculated upon check out. See here for comprehensive information on delivery.

Written by Anna

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Every store I walk into at the moment is gearing up for the beautiful gift-giving season, but with three children in tow, (and their combined mass of thirty busy little fingers ready to touch everything within their reach) I am so, so grateful for specialist gift stores like Nana Clair’s Gifts – www.nanaclairsgifts.com.au.

This gorgeous boutique is all stocked and ready to go this season with special, sentimental gifts for all the babies, boys and girls in your world. For your wee little babes there is a delightful range of baby gifts including bibs, rattles, pillow pals, melamine meal sets and the fantastic b.box products.

For toddlers and children Nana Clair’s Gifts has a lovely array of products to choose from including the ever popular brand Djeco now in store, with items like the two puzzles (shown below at #3 & #7) starting at just $24.95 you can’t go wrong.  Sparkle T products are also new in store and I just love the Berrylicious Puzzle show below at #6.  There are also bean bags, storage boxes, bags and pencil cases from Missi Missi together with a beautiful range of handcrafted mobiles and bookends by Goldfish Gifts. Spoiled for choice really.

Thanks to Kelly at Nana Clair’s Gifts, Kidstylefile readers can go ahead and take 20% off the already affordable prices! Simply enter discount code kidstylefile at checkout to redeem before midnight 14 November 2011. Nana Clair’s Gifts also offers free gift wrapping with your choice of wrapping. If you like these offers make sure you  sign up for their newsletter and like Nana Clair’s Gifts on Facebook so you can keep up to date with the latest specials and new products… each week a different product or range of item is on special.

Discounted prices below are only applicable with code kidstylefile until 14 November 2011, while stocks last.

1. Goldfish Gifts Mobile- Red, White & Blue Star $24.95 less 20% = $19.96
2. Missi-Missi Overnight Bag- Hearts and Flowers $39.95 less 20% = $29.56
3. Djeco Little Red Riding Hood Puzzle $24.95 less 20% = $19.96
4. Sparkle T Robot Blocks $14.00 less 20% = $11.20
5. Missi-Missi Pencil Case- Blue and White Star $16.00 less 20% = $12.80
6. Sparkle T Berrylicious Puzzle $32.95 less 20% = $32.15
7. Djeco Pirate Treasure Silhouette Puzzle $24.95 less 20% = $19.96
8. Owl Musical- Pink $22.00 less 20% = $17.60
9. Le Toy Van- Lily’s Cottage Dolls House $129.95 less 20% = $103.96
10. Missi-Missi Square Storage Box – Red with White Star $69.95 less 20% = $55.96
11. B.Box -Nappy wallet – Shining Star design $29.95 less 20% = $23.96

Nana Clair’s Gifts ship Australia wide using Australia Post with three postage options starting at just $6.30. For full postage information please click here.

Post written by Anna

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One of the pleasures of being involved with KidStylefile is seeing all the different aspects of baby and children’s design that our writers end up falling head over heels for – there is just so much to love. Yes, if it’s uber cute and stylish, and made for wee little people, chances are you will hear us raving about it here at KidStyleFile. And, if there was one thing that every member on the team would happily rave very excitedly and passionately about is our collective love of brilliant wooden toys for children.

Buxton Baby – www.buxtonbaby.com.au deliver stylish, natural, organic and environmentally friendly products and they stock some of the most beautiful toys you could lay your eyes on. Many of the toys they stock have the timeless quality that we have come to love in wooden toys made from all natural timbers.

In the lead up to Christmas, I simply have to point out some of the gorgeous bigger gift items that would be the perfect eco-friendly option for under your tree this year. There is the Shetland Wooden Rocking Horse, a classic that is bound to keep on giving to many, many children over time. My heart is all a flutter over the Danish Moover Toys Dolls Pram and I can imagine my daughter enjoying it now and keeping it for generations to come. They just have that wonderful heirloom quality about them. There will no doubt be many scooters under Christmas trees this year, but have you seen one like this before? Pictured below at #6 this Wooden Scooter an awesome and sturdy eco-friendly option.

Buxton Baby are pleased to offer all KidStyleFile readers a lovely 10% off *storewide* including items from their Sale Page where some items are already discounted by up to 65% off! To redeem you need to enter discount code KSF10 at checkout when you place your order. This code expires at midnight on 14 October 2011.

Discounted prices quoted below are only applicable with code KSF10 while stocks last until 14 October 2011.

1. Organic Eco Soft Toy - Marley Mouse Small = $37.95 less 10% = 34.15
2. Wooden Rainbow Stacker Pre-order $27.95 less 10% = $25.15
3. Moover Toys Dolls Pram $119.95 less 10% = $107.95
4. Shetland Wooden Rocking Horse $129.95 less 10% = $116.95
5. Keptin JR Knottiez Bunny $25.95 $19.46 less 10% = $17.51
6. Wooden Scooter $94.95 less 10% = $85.45
7. Rainstick 28.95 $24.61 less 10% = $22.14
8. Melody Mix Music Station $89.95 less 10% = $80.95
9. Djeco Roulapic Wooden Pull-Along $28.95 $21.71 less 10% = $19.53
10. Burts Bees Mama Bee Belly Balm $24.95 less 10% = $22.45
11. Radio Flyer Red First Trike $139.95 $118.96 less 10% = $107.06
12. Ecup Biodegradable Bamboo Cup Set $19.95 less 10% = $17.95
    

Buxton Baby  stock from the following brands: Bach, BANG, Beauty & The Bees, Billie Goat Soap, Booroi, Burt’s Bees, Cheeki, Crayon Rocks, Dendelion, Djeco, Dr Wheatgrass, Earnest Efforts, Eco Lunchbox, Eco Stars, Ergobaby, F1, Frankie Small, Glob, Green Kids, Green Toys, Greenpack, H2Onya, Itti Bitti, Keptin, Kids Konserve, Kidz Minerals, Klean, Little Innoscents, Manduca, MD, Nature’s Child, Nuferm, Old Soles, Organic, Organyc, Paul & Paula, Pinkaliscious, PinToy, Pure Bamboo, Radio Flyer, Real Nappies, Roulapic, Royal Doulton, Sandra Cabot, Schussier, Soapnuts, Soleo Organic, Soopsori, Sweet Dreams, Weleda, Vulli and Wotnot.

BuxtonBaby ship Australia-wide via the Australia Post eParcel for the flat fee of $7.50 and ship all orders over $150.00 FREE Australia-wide. International shipping is not currently available. For full shipping information, please see here.