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If organic cotton had been on the scene when my babes were small I would have bought it in truckloads - it just doesn’t seem right to put anything but the purest fabrics next to a newborns perfect, delicate skin. In addition to it’s natural properties, organic cotton feels just so darned good. I honestly don’t know how they make it sooo soft, but this tactile quality is quite marked in organic vs non-organic cotton.

Fair Trade production ensures that workers manufacturing products are paid a fair wage for their toil. It’s hard to believe that it could be any other way, but the sad truth is out there: exploitation is real. Buying Fair Trade products sends a message that we respect the rights of workers, wherever they may live, and that we’re prepared to put our money where our mouths are, and support the cause.

There’s no better feeling than buying something gorgeous, with the knowledge that the product I am taking home has been produced in an ethical way. Add to that a mode of manufacture that avoids pesticides and the use of other chemical nasties, and I am well and truly sold!

The utterly delectable Fairy Kisses - www.fairykisses.com.au - is having a Organic & Fair Trade Bonanza to showcase the fine products they are stocking in these categories.

Purchase from the following brands: Piccalilly UK, a leader in organic and fair trade clothing, Kate Quinn Organics from the USA, Little Blue Dog, BabyLegs Organic range, Eternal Creation fair trade fashion (0-8 years; great for parents of older kids), Gaia Organic Cotton clothing for 0-4 year olds (lots more stock still to come on that front, so keep an eye out!), and all natural skincare from Gaia Natural Baby, Little Joey Organics and Billie Goat Soap, and you’re eligible for a special treat*.

Sally at Fairy Kisses will reward you for your commitment to ethical and organic products, by gifting you a free natural skincare product with every purchase of fairtrade and/or organic clothing until October 17. In addition, you will automatically go into the running to win a $100.00 gift voucher for organic products.

Mention ‘KSF’ in the comments box at checkout, to claim your Gift with Purchase, and to receive a second entry into the gift voucher prize draw (’cos KidStyleFile readers are twice as special, after all )

*Please note that only purchases from these brands get you the free gift. If you purchase other brands, sorry, no gift, but you can get a 15% discount at Fairy Kisses  instead of (and *as well as*, if you buy organic/fairtrade products) the free goodies: pick yourself up a copy of the latest Shop4 Kids magazine to access the special discount code. If you can’t get to a newsagent, email me, and I’ll send you the code.

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Prices quoted are after 15% Shop 4Kids magazine discount. Email me if you can’t get to a newsagent, and I’ll send you the code.

Billie Goat Soap: fragrance-free $6.95 $5.90
Gaia Natural Baby massage oil $7.95  $6.75 - Miki has used this product on her son ever since he was born and wholeheartedly endorses it.
Kate Quinn Organics violet kimono dress: 1-7s, $36.95  $31.40
Piccalilly stripes mini bandana bib, $16.95  $14.40
Piccalilly stripey playsuit, $39.95  $33.95
Kate Quinn Organic bunny print Sacque, $39.95, $33.95
Eternal Creation Romany dress: 00-5, $36.95 $31.40
BabyLegs Organic in ‘Cayenne’, $22.50  $19.12
Piccalilly Sugar Plum fairy dress: pale pink, $47.95  $40.75
Little Blue Dog signature tee, $34.95  $29.70
Gaia Organic Cotton Frilly Lily pinafore, $39.95  $33.95
Gaia Organic Cotton Frilly Lily ruffle shorts, $34.95  $29.70
Piccalilly raspberry dress, $39.95  $33.95 - As featured in Marie Claire magazine, and can’t you see why?!

Be sure to check out Fairy Kisses’ Sale page to maximise your savings, and don’t forget, every purchase you make clocks up points with Fairy Kisses’ fantastic loyalty program.

In addition to their fabulous selection of Fair Trade and Organic products, Fairy Kisses also stocks the following brands: All About Heidi, Babe Mode (Monstar Mode), Babycakes Bowtique, BabyLegs, Baobab, Bebe & Bebe Jr, BumpBuddy Cold Packs, Dittany Baby, Enchanted Enfant, , GiGi, Go Gin Gin, Huggalugs, Kate Finn, Koby
Maya Design (Tickled Pink), MicroClothing, Mill & Mia, Momiji, Mon Tresor, Nenuphar London, Noddy,Oobi, Peter Rabbit and friends,  Red Wagon, RuffleButts, Soda Kids, Squids by Eyetribe, Starchild (UK), Vintage Kid, and Yunginz.

Fairy Kisses charges $6.80 Express Australia wide (or $7.95 for registered Australia wide). Orders over $120.00 are receive free registered post within Australia.

International orders are welcomed, US/OS customers can use the currency converter to shop in $USD. Read the Fairy Kisses Postage, Loyalty Club, Terms and Conditions page for full information on shipping charges.

I posted a couple of weeks ago about Pastel Pink’s - www.pastelpink.com.au - fantastic sale offering 20% off everything store wide and up to 70% off existing sale stock. Well, Pastel Pink is pulling out all the stops now. They have further discounted their range of Oobi products, and they are also offering KidStyleFile readers a free pair of Huggalugs for orders over $100 (details at the bottom of the post).

Pastel Pink stock a great range of extremely hot products; the David Fussenegger blankets I profiled in my last post are now sold out!

Other top brands on offer include Gertie and Me ( I adore ‘Gertie’ products! So cuddly and personality filled. I’m gifting one of the girl bunnies to a friends new baby this week!) , Gaia Organic (absolutely nutty prices here: up to 70% off!), Wee Gallery, Alimrose (they make the best squeaker toys on the planet…I gifted one of those recently too!!), and Elk Designs (I *love* Elk products. I have several of their bunny and bird brooches. Elk are Australian, super-cool and very affordable. Don’t leave youself out of the sale equation. If you are a mother you deserve a little something. Maybe no-one will give us a medal for what we do, but, hey, a brooch or a necklace ain’t bad!!).

This super offer applies for three days only (until 31st Jan) , so rush over and have a look.

My hot picks are:Gertie and Me Ducky (19cm long) $11.95 SALE $9.56

Gertie and Me Sam Sausage Dog (25cm long) $19.95 SALE $15.96

Oobi 1950’s Party Dresses $44.00 SALE $30.80

Oobi Martian or Cupcakes 2 Piece Lounge Sets (0-6 mths sizes only) $39.95 SALE $23.97

Gaia Organic Cotton Ruffle Wrap dresses $39.98 SALE just $11.99 a piece!! 2008-01-30 Just a quick update on these. They are now all sold out.

A shout out to all the beautiful boy babies out there. Tell your Mama, Nanna, Granny or Auntie that there are stunning Gaia Leisure Hooded Sweaters, Gaia Pullover with contrast band, and Gaia long Pants with Pockets

all now 70% off - a teensy $11.99 a piece!! All these pieces come in Mushroom and cream and Blue and cream. Your little man will love so handsome, and be ever so comfy and cosy too!

Discounts are calculated at checkout, and you must mention spend $100 or more and mention ‘KidStyleFile’ in the comments box to receive your free Huggalugs. Free Gift Wrapping is also available; mention it in the comments box as well to have your purchases beautifully wrapped.

Pastel Pink post via Express and charge $7.40 500gm and under and $10.40 500gm-3kg.

Note: Huggalugs RRP is $16.50. They are currently on sale for $9.90. Pastel Pink will pick a pair to co-ordinate with your purchases for you.