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Looking to feel bright and breezy today? Go no further than the delightful Happy Little Hippos - www.happylittlehippos.com.au - run by super stylish Mums, Ania and Hesn.

Every time I hit their site, with its blue skies, fluffy white clouds and vivid herd of happy hippopotamuses I go all warm and fuzzy.

The beauty of Happy Little Hippos is much more than skin deep though. It is lovely and easy to use, the $5.95 postage Australia wide is knockout price, and their thoughtfully selected and high quality range of products are just divine.

Indulge in a fine range of toys, art and craft activities, books, nursery and decor products, and accessories, from Bla Bla, Alimrose, Lundby, Brio, Anamalz, Wheely Bug, Quadrilla, Baufix, Quercetti, Dobbin and Drum, Tolo, K’s Kids, Mooo, Djeco, Mama & Papas, Wanju, Binthe, Automoblox, David Fussenegger, Plan Toys, Cuski, Little Blue Fish, Envirosax, Crocodile Creek, and more.

Mums aren’t forgotten either: treat yourself to Miss Uchi purses, Willow and Finch heat packs and T2 Teas.

Happy Little Hippos are having a great winter stocktake sale: - they have reduced the price of more items just today - save up to 40%! Woo hoo!

And because the girls at Happy Little Hippos want to give you yet another reason to smile and be happy, they’re giving everyone who spends over $100.00 an Alimrose Red Striped Monkey Rattle, valued at $24.95. Offer is valid while stocks last.

This is a seriously good offer, as I’m sure you know! I often buy these monkeys for friends children as they are such friendly little fellows. Also, their stripes are just the thing to stimulate developing minds, their long lanky limbs are made for clutching, the rattle is a nice sensory feature, and they are a decent size (29cm long), which makes them the perfect gift.

Want the monkey? I hear you! Here are some picks to inspire

Clockwise from top left:

My Fancy Girls Doll’s House (accessories included) - $199.95 now $179.95
Blabla Pumpkin blanket - $89.95 now $79.95
Tolo Toys Stacking cups $17.95 These will last your child/ren years: mine play with theirs in the bath now.
Alimrose Funky Marnie Rattle - $22.95 now $19.95
Plan Toys Wooden Deluxe Road System (accessories included) - $131.95 now $99.95 Super bargain - snap it up!
Isak Counting Poster (framed) from Kindergallery - $160.00 now $149.95 A beautiful decor piece that will stand the test of time.
Baufix Build a Buggy - $29.95 now $24.95
Navy red star ottoman $49.95 So stylish, and so practical: use it to put your feet up when the little ones are in bed!
Brown white star beanbag $99.95
Alimrose Funky Freddie Squeaker - $14.95 now $12.95 I’ve said it before, and I think it bears repeating: these are *the best* handsqueakers in the world! Pure giggles, and so easy for tiny hands to use.
Little Blue Fish Balance Bike in pink - $179.95 now $149.95 Huge in Europe, these bikes foster great balance and negate the use for training wheels once your child moves to a pedal bike. I have my eagle eye on these, so you’d better get in quick!

Happy Little Hippos charge $5.95 flat rate postage, Australia-wide. Conditions apply – see website for details.

Musical instruments are some of the best items you can have in your toy box/parenting tool box.

They can be used from a very early age, bringing delight (and teaching cause and effect) to the smallest of infants, and they continue to be used and enjoyed as your child grows through primary school, not to mention the fun you can have with them as a parent - I find a jam session with my kids most relaxing!

Monique at Kids Gift List - www.kidsgiftlist.com.au - wants to share the love, so she’s giving us a massive 25% off musical instruments until May 31.

As a special offer exclusive to KidStyleFile readers, when you spend over $30.00 on musical instruments you will also receive a little gift FREE!

Just mention ‘KidStyleFile‘ in the ‘Where did you find us?’ section at checkout to score your gift.

Choose from a super selection of drums, clappers, maracas, whistles, tambourines, jingle sticks, castanets, flutes and xylophones!

Instruments start at a very low $2.95 and prices are automatically reduced by 25% at the checkout, so jump straight on into the Musical Toys section to save!

Kids Gift List also stock the divine Edenstar, Heavenly Creatures, Cheeky Little Soles, Little Red, Tiny Revolutionary, Cinti Does Vintage, Sooki Baby, Oobi, Sudo and Zacharia Bier.

There’s a bounty of cheap products heavily discounted, and going cheap, awaiting you in the sale section. Browse each brand to discover some superlative bargains.

Kids Gift List also offers a FREE gift list service. This means that you can let everyone know which cool gifts you and your child would like, and need never fear the ‘gift’ of inappropriate toys, or bad fashion again!! Simply login to create your list, pick out what your child would like or needs from the beautiful selection available, print and judiciously distribute for universal benefit.

Head on over to the Kids Gift List site to celebrate and get a taste of the KGL experience for yourself !

Kids Gift List charge an unbeatable $6.00 flat for delivery, Australia wide (excluding over sized items).

Have you seen today’s The Age newspaper? Elizabeth from La Toriana is in it talking about what it’s like to be an online Mompreneur! (Read the article here). Check out the fab photo; now you know what she looks like too!!

Elizabeth has achieved so much with La Toriana in her first 6 months in business, not least a loyal following of wonderful customers, who appreciate her excellent taste in products and outstanding customer service.

Elizabeth is offering all customers a fantastic 15% off store-wide, PLUS a little pressie just for you, for the month of March. Congratulations are due all round, Elizabeth

Meanwhile, here’s the lowdown on the cool products pictured with Elizabeth in The Age today (Business section, page 9.)

Don’t forget to enter ‘KSFoffer’ at checkout to get 15% off these prices! (Read the earlier post on this offer for more hot picks).

annieB Play Palace (also available in pink, blue, lime and purple) $299.00

Huggalugs Organic T ‘Lil Pirate $32.95, and matching Huggalugs arm/leg Huggers in ‘Lil Pirate $16.95

Play School Stacking boxes $22.95

Oobi Space Hopper $28.95

Anamalz Elephant $9.95

L’il Ned boys Max bracelet $12.95

Fairy Floss Creations hair accessories from $8.95

Gertie and Me Lu-Lu Bunny $28.95

Dobbin and Drum Toys Mellow Sounding Drum $29.95

Nana Huchy bear $54.95

Cheeky Little Soles shoes $31.95

La Toriana - www.latoriana.com.au - is passionate about kids, and providing quality service to Mums, and it shows. With such an extensive and and high quality range of products on offer, and a dedication to providing the best in customer care, not to mention the fantastic shopping incentives, La Toriana is deserving of its name’s meaning: ‘triumphant’.

La Toriana is currently having a super sale, and in addition to these great savings, La Toriana is offering KidStyleFile readers an additional 10% discount off sale and non-sale stock!!

Take your pick from brands including Hey Baby, annieBs, Cheeky Lil Soles, Dobbin and Drum, Eternal Creation, Finnigan Finn, Huggalugs, Vanchi, Kee Ka, Lambykins, Oobi, Toys Pure, BumpBuddy, Lazybones, Gertie and Me, Britt, Thurlby Farm, Kids Kitchen, Grommets, Mini Whisk, Annabel Trends, Vintage Kids, Babylicious, Penny Scallan, Tickled Pink, Djeco, Anamlaz, Nana Huchy, Jasnor, Footprints, Tummy Bear, Alimrose Designs, Fairy Floss Creations and, Cuski and Gaia.

Enter ‘kidstyle‘ at the discount code section at checkout to knock a further 10% off the price. Too easy!

My hot picks are:

The adorable, irresistible, Mini Whisk children’s chef hats available in Vanilla and Pink only $11.98 less 10% = $10.78 (RRP$19.95)

Vintage Kid Long Sleeved Tees ‘Retro Space’ and ‘China Doll’ $29.95 less 10% = $26.95 (RRP $39.95) (How I wish they made these in adult sizes!)

Dobbin and Drum Tee Pee $230 less 10% = $207 (RRP $295)

Oobi Blue Cornflower Dress $34.95 less 10% = $31.45 (RRP $48.95)

Eternal Creation Pants $34.05 less 10% = $30.64 (RRP $49.95)

Hey Baby All in One Baby Wrap (available in blue and pink) $39.95 less 10% = $35.95, as featured in ‘My Child’ magazine. Seriously the most practical ‘bunny rug’ you’ll ever have, easy wash and wear, and don’t even get me started on the cute factor. Every Peanut should have one of these!

Also, don’t forget to register for the La Toriana newsletter to go into the draw for the new subscribers $50 voucher giveaway, drawn on the 1st of each month. There’s also a ‘Refer a Friend’ initiative that gives you and you friends additional chances to win.

International customers are warmly welcomed: there is a currency converter so you can shop in your home currency - perfect!

Postage is $7.50 flat Australia wide.

International customers please contact the lovely Elizabeth for a fast and friendly shipping quote.