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Today’s post written by Miki

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I have to say, when Cheryl at Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au – decides to throw a sale she doesn’t do it by halves!

Right now is one of those hard-to-beat times at Pastel Pink, with 15% to 35% off a huge range of the most popular brands!

Yes, that’s right: we’re talking Bebe by Minihaha, Baobab, Gaia, Cocoon Couture, Three Little Trees and Tkxi Swimwear, and that’s by no means the full list!

This sale definitely ends at midnight on Monday the 19 January, 2009, and you’ll kick yourself if you miss out!

Now whip out your copy of Cosmopolitan Pregnancy magazine or check the latest KidStyleFile Deals & Steals weekly newsletter (or sign-up: the newsletter comes out every Tuesday morning) for the special code – it’ll get you FREE SHIPPING (until 30 March 2009) from Pastel Pink!  Wheeeeee!!!

Prefer a 20% off discount ON TOP of the current sale prices? Grab My Child magazine for a code (valid until 19 February 2009), or again, check out the KSF newsletter for the details.

(Note that you can only use one code per order – but the choice is yours! Can’t ask for better than that!)

One of the fabulous brands on sale (this one is for us hardworking mums who so seldom get spoiled as we should) is Gingerlilly Pyjamas which are a whopping 35% off.  Now may I just remind you that it’s less than a month til Valentines Day, so a few not-so-subtle hints to your husband about how lovely and silky (and sexy!) these PJs are may be in order.  They also last a million times longer than flowers, and with the button front they’re ideal for breastfeeding mums!

The fantastic wooden toys from Eleganter are also discounted at 15% off, as are the divine Alimrose Designs range.  Do you know of an impending baby arrival or a birthday coming up?  You’re absolutely guaranteed to find something you can’t wait to give in one of these two ranges.

The Alimrose Designs toys are perfect baby shower and newborn presents, as well as presents for toddlers and preschoolers who are in to soft toys.  The Eleganter wooden toys are ideal for babies about 8 months + and active toddlers.  Hint: toddlers adore pull-along toys, and you’ll find some great ones here.

Lastly, if you’re buying gifts, never forget the amazingly gorgeous FREE gift wrapping service that Pastel Pink offer – yet another reason to ooh and ahh at Pastel Pink!

Prices shown are valid only until midnight on Monday 19th January.

1. Baobab Raglan Dress – Red, $45.95 $36.76
2. Gingerlilly Zoe Pyjamas, $79.95 $51.97
3. Little Chipipi Drive Time Stickers, $84.95 $72.21
4. Gaia Rosebud Dress – Pink, $35.95 $19.98
5. Alimrose Designs Jumpsuit Bear, $42.95 $36.51
6. Cocoon Couture Sleepy Owl Blue Kinder Bag, $29.95 $25.46
7. Spiegelburg Capt’n Sharkey Navy Tee, $59.95 $29.98
8. Bebe Poppy Dress with Bows, $43.95 $28.57
9. Huggalugs Hearts Huggers, $16.50 $13.20
10. Eleganter Clown Music Box, $16.45 $14.41

Pastel Pink stock Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Elk Accessories, Spiegelburg, Louenhide, Gingerlilly, Emotion & Kids, FlatOUT Bears, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Keptin-Jr., kikki.K, Little Chipipi, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Bab, Skeanie, and Wee Gallery, Tkxi Surf and Three Little Trees.

View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping. Free shipping for orders over $150.00 and those using the Cosmo Pregnancy code.

Today’s post written by Angela

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You are going to have a field day shopping today,  because Cheryl at Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au – is pulling out all the stops in the lead up to Christmas.

Get a load of all this:

• Gaia Organic Clothing 30% off
• Cocoon Couture current season’s beanbags, kinder bags, height charts, book-ends 15% off, and discontinued beanbags 34% off
• Purchases over $50 get FREE copy of the Summer 2008/9 My Child Magazine
• FREE Christmas Gift Wrap – Leave your request for this in the comments box at checkout
• All orders over $150 shipped for FREE

PLUS…… 20% off *everything*!!! Yup, even sale, and already discounted products.

YOWZA!!!

You’ll need the KSF code found in the inside cover of My Child magazine to score the 20% discount, else check in today’s KSF Deals & Steals Weekly Newsletter: I’m popping it in there.

Before you blast off at warp speed, a few Chrissy gift ideas for you.

For mama, Nesti Dante soaps, new Elk jewellery, and a new range of leather Baby Barrels and  Travel bags that are to die for from Louenhide.

Best dressed babes wear Gaia Organic Cotton, reduced by 30%, and then by *another* 20% with the My Child code, you cannot beat this for quality at a bargain price. (Our Kat picked up the Prairie Dress and Grandpa top for her daughter last week, and jut loves them!!) Also check out the Three Little Trees pieces for little girls: just gorgeous!

Toys *are* Christmas, and wooden toys are the best! Pastel Pink has heaps of quality wooden toys for under $20.00. The shakers,  animal castanets, and Mini Maracas make great stocking fillers, and there are also a great range of pull-alongs, rattles, and stacking toys to choose from.

FlatOUT Bears are a great pressie for little babies with 20% off with code, as are the Alimrose dolls are just in: very sweet with an affordable price tag (even better with 20% off!)

Finally, pick up Cocoon Couture Christmas Sacks the cheapest I’ve seen them anywhere: they’re already reduced by 15%, and with the 20% off My Child code – well! – what are you waiting for??!

Discounted prices listed below are after the My Child 20% discount as above has been deducted. Prices return to normal at midnight on 19 February 2009.

a. Three Little Trees ‘Cottonwood Twirl’ Dress $49.95 $39.96
b. Three Little Trees ‘Ginko’ U-Neck Top $42.00 $33.60
c. Gaia Organic Rosebud Bloomers $34.95 $24.97 $19.97
d. Eleganter Mini Maracas $6.00 $4.80 per pair
e. Gaia Organic Rosebud Dress $39.95 $27.97 $22.37
f. Louenhide Travel Bag – Black $120.00 $96.00
g. Cocoon Couture Santa Sacks $55.00 $46.75 $37.40
h. Louenhide Baby Barrel Bag – Orange $89.95 $71.96
i. Eleganter Animal Castnets $3.00 $2.40 each
j. Little Chippipi ‘Drive Time’ wall stickers $84.95 $67.96
k. Cocoon Couture Early Bird and Giraffe beanbags $129.95 $110.46 $88.36 each
l. Hess Spielzeug Wooden Wrist Watch $11.95 $9.56
m. Alimrose ‘Dolores’ doll $29.95 $23.96

Pastel Pink stocks a huge range from Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Elk Accessories, Spiegelburg, Loudenhide, Gingerlilly, Emotion & Kids, FlatOUT Bears, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Keptin-Jr., kikki.K, Little Chipipi, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Bab, Skeanie, and Wee Gallery, and Tkxi Surf, and Three Little Trees arriving soon.

View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping. Free shipping  for orders over $150.00.

There is something so lovely and tactile about good quality toys made of timber and cloth.

The weight and finish of wood is so satisfying to hold, and the cosy-ness of a little friend made of cloth is such a comfort and a joy, no matter what your age.

Both these experiences offer such a richness that plastic finds hard to replicate.

In looking around for some affordable Christmas gifts and stocking fillers for you, I came across a nice little selection at Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au.

To make things even sweeter Pastel Pink currently have 20% off sale on all toys, and selected accessories including Cocoon Couture Kinder Bags, Kiddy Sac Swim Bags and Wall Pockets, Little Chipipi magnets and wall stickers, and Forwalls wall stickers.

KidStyleFile readers can take an extra 5% off with the code ‘KSF-Toys’ until 30 November.

Christmas Gift Wrapping is FREE, and trust me, you do not want to miss Pastel Pink’s wrapping! To claim, just mention that you’d like it in the comments box.

In the softies department the Gertie and Me Ekidna calls out to me (and Princess Mary too, I believe!) with it’s affable demeanor, and grabbable snout.

Another celebrity fave (hello, Sarah Jessica Parker!) is the Flat OUT bears. A clever Australian innovation involving sheepskin laid flat and bearified, it comes in two sizes: big bear, and baby bear, both equally lovable.

Alimrose handsqueakers are one of my all time favourite toys for little babies. The sound that these produce induce instant giggles, and can be invoked by the smallest hands. The new knitted toys from Alimrose in bunny and elephant designs are just gorgeous, and very giftably priced. They are sure to be much loved by every tot that receives them this Christmas.

Prices quoted are after the 25% discount has been deducted. Prices revert to normal on 1 Dec.

Gertie & Me Echidna $23.95 $17.96
Alimrose Knitted Bunny $9.95 $7.46
Alimrose Monkey Handsqueakers $15.95 $11.96 each
Alimrose Knitted Elephant $9.95 $7.46
Flat OUT Bears Big Bear $49.50 $37.12, Baby Bear $36.00 $27.00

Pastel Pink carries a lovely range of non-toxic, and baby safe wooden toys from Eleganter and Hess-Speilzeug. The Ralf Caterpillar is such a cute character, and just made for tiny hands. We have a selection of Eleganter toys in our house (the {Pinocchio maracas and bowling set below, as well as the crackers (superb noisy fun!), castanets and shakers), and they come highly recommended. They have endured a lot of love already, and have responded with gusto: not one has broken!

Prices quoted are after the 25% discount has been deducted. Prices revert to normal on 1 Dec.

Hess-Spielzeug Knight Rattle $12.95 $9.71
Hess-Spielzeug Caterpillar Ralf $19.95 $14.96
Eleganter Ladybird Pull-Along, $13.95 $10.46
Eleganter Bowling Set $12.95 $9.71
Eleganter Pinocchio Maracas $10.50 $7.87

While browsing around the internet, as I do, I just popped in to Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au – and I have discovered a few things over there that I think you’ll be thrilled to know about.

Although, as you well know, I am slightly obsessed by baby and kids design and products, I’m going to take a left turn into Mama territory first today.

I believe that the occasional well-chosen retail indulgence for oneself is a healthy way to bring a bit of colour and interest into your life. Mama *deserves* her trinkets, after all

If you’re looking for a bit of luxe at an affordable dollar then check out the Louenhide Leather Barrel Bags (available in 8 colour choices) starting at just $89.95. These are so new on the Pastel Pink site that there aren’t even any menu links yet, so click this link to get in early on this early/secret opportunity.

Louenhide Leather Barrel Bag in ‘Biscuit’ - $89.00
Louenhide Leather Barrel Bag in ‘Orange’ – $89.00

Other Mama treats include the new Elk jewellery, Envirosax bags, Nesti Dante soaps and Gingerlilly summer PJs to pamper yourself with.

Clockwise from top left:

Elk Resin Necklaces – $30.00 each
Elk ‘Chirp’ Brooch – $15.90
Gingerlilly ‘Kelly’ PJs – $79.95
Nesti Dante Soaps – $13.95
Envirosax bags: Retro Khaki  – $8.50

Pastel Pink makes it easy to shop for yourself and the offspring at the same time. Check out the hot picks below: perfect pressie for your own children, or for friends and family.

From top left in rows:

Aden + Anais Aqua Muslin Blanket – $64.95
Eleganter Lacing Shoe - $8.95
Eleganter Bee Pull-along – $13.95
Envirosax ‘Dogosaurus’ bag – $8.50
Cocoon Couture Kindy Bag – $29.95
Eleganter Bowling Set – $12.95
Aden + Anais wraps: Pink/Brown – $54.95

Ok, now to the deals to make it a no-brainer to indulge today:

1. Sign up to the Pastel Pink mailing list and receive a $10.00 voucher with your next order. Existing members or subscribers: refer a friend to the site and you’ll both receive $10.00 voucher.

2. Grab a copy of Shop 4 Kids magazine to access the exclusive KidStyleFile/Pastel Pink discount code entitling you to FREE postage on all orders. (Email me if you can’t make it to a newsagent, and I’ll send you the code).

3. Make a purchase and then fill out the Pastel Pink 2 minute survey, and receive a FREE copy of the current My Child magazine with your order.

Offers end September 30.

Also, check out the Pastel Pink Specials page for some drop dead bargains: some of these products are on sale up to 60% off at the moment: you really aren’t going to believe how good the prices are!! (Don’t miss thre kikki.k and David Fussenegger heavily reduced!)

Pastel Pink stock a great range of baby and kids brands from birth to 4 years, including Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Elk Accessories, Spiegelburg, Loudenhide, Gingerlilly, Emotion & Kids, FlatOUT Bears, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Keptin-Jr., kikki.K, Little Chipipi, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Bab, Skeanie, and Wee Gallery.

Mums of boys, don’t be put off by all the pink: Pastel Pink stocks great boyswear!

View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping. Free shipping  for orders over $150.00, or on all orders if you have the Shop4Kids discount code.