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Written by Miki

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Over the last few weeks, the KidStyleFile team have gone into overdrive to bring you an extensive collection of gift guides to make your Christmas purchasing as easy as possible. We’ve given you a total of twenty-one gift guides covering everything from Stocking Stuffers Under $10 to Big Ticket Items Over $100, and each of the KidStyleFile writers has shown you what we’re placing under our Christmas trees for our own kids as well. We’ve also had the owners of many of our favourite stores give their top suggestions for gifts; it’s always great to hear from the experts themselves.  In total we’ve given you 289 ideas for what to buy the special little people in your life, and we hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as we have!

In case you’ve missed any of our guides, today I’m going to give you a final wrap-up of everything we’ve covered. And don’t forget, if you’re still stuck for ideas, come over to the KidStyleFile Facebook page to chat to us and all our incredibly helpful fans – I can just about guarantee we’ll come up with the perfect solution.

Our Christmas Gift Guides For 2011:

Top 20 Stocking Stuffers {Under $10}  |  Top 20 Gifts {Under $25}  |  Top 20 Gifts {$25 to $50}  |  Top 20 Gifts {$50 to $100}  |  Top 20 Gifts {Big Ticket Items Over $100}  |  Besty of Etsy: Handmade Christmas Gift Guide  |  Besty of Etsy: An Australian Handmade Gift Guide  |  The Green Guide: Best Eco-Friendly Gifts  | Top 10 Advent Calendars  |  Favourite Christmas Books  |  Staff Picks: Under Dom’s Tree  | Staff Picks: Under Anna’s Christmas Tree  |  Staff Picks: Under Melody’s Christmas Tree  | Staff Picks: Under Jen’s Christmas Tree  |  Staff Picks: Under Edwina’s Christmas Tree  |  Staff Picks: Under Miki’s Christmas Tree  |  Staff Picks: Under Leah’s Christmas Tree  |  Staff Picks: Under Angela’s Christmas Tree  |  Store Owners’ Picks: Part 1  | Store Owners’ Picks: Part 2  | Store Owners’ Picks: Part 3  | Store Owners’ Picks: Part 4

Please check individual sites for postage details and be sure to survey the KidStyleFile All Current Deals page to make sure you’re getting the best possible deal.

Written by Domenica

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Need help with your Christmas shopping? Cheeky Little Monsters – www.cheekylittlemonsters.com.au – are putting on their elf hats and coming to your rescue, with gifts for babies and bigger kids to knock your list over in a flash.

There seems to be a bit of a baby boom amongst my family and friends at the moment. With three due this month alone, I cannot think of a cuter gift than a Giimmo Night Light. Constantly changing colour, these cute critters are rechargeable and portable, making them perfect to keep monsters away! They are also adjustable, magnetic and can be moved into the coolest poses. Also adorable are licensed Zoobie Pets. These toys are a unique three in one concept – each one is a plush toy, a soft pillow and a comfy blanket all in one; a perfect companion for a wee babe.

I have been on the hunt for some new summer tees and Cheeky Little Monsters has a *huge* range for both girls and boys. For girls, the Misha LuLu Ooh La La Tee is tres chic. For boys, the Appaman tees boys’ tees are cool and contemporary, and prove that fashion for boys has definitely made tremendous strides.  Some summer pyjamas are also in order for my children’s stockings this Christmas – after all, the festive season tends to bring with it some late nights. There is no need to sacrifice on style at night time though, the Milky pyjamas on offer at Cheeky Little Monsters come in a sweet loveheart design for girls and a cool rocket design for boys.

Now is the perfect time for everyone to stock up on summer t-shirts because Cheeky Little Monsters are offering a whopping 40% off *all* their tees! All you have to do is enter code TEE40 at checkout, but hurry because this offer is for one week only and ends 12 December 2011. Also, all Milky pyjamas have been reduced to $18.00, and all Zoobie Pets and Giimmo Night Lights have been reduced to $35.00. These discounted prices are also valid for one week, while stocks last. While you are there don’t forget to check out the huge sale section with up to 35% off RRP – happy shopping!

T-Shirt sale prices listed below are valid with code TEE40 at checkout, until 12 December 2011 and while stocks last. Other sale prices are as marked and valid for one week also.

1. Freshbaked Rose Tee in Red – $34.95 LESS 40% = $20.97
2. Misha LuLu Ooh La La Tee - $34.95 LESS 40% = $20.97
3. Freshbaked Girls Flower Tee – Silver Grey - $29.95 LESS 40% = $17.97
4. Appaman Sharks Classic Tee Black – $39.95 LESS 40% = $23.97
5. Milky Drum Tee – $24.95 LESS 40% = $14.97
6. Appaman Bulldog Tee -Mist - $39.95 LESS 40% = $23.97
7. Milky Girls’ PJs Love Design – $26.96 SALE $18.00
8. Gimmo Penguin Night Light – $44.95 SALE $35.00
9. Milky Boys PJ’s Rocket Design – $26.96 SALE $18.00
10. Zoobie Pet Blanket – Flavio Frog – $49.95 SALE $35.00
11. Giimmo Night Light – Bamboo the Panda – $44.95 SALE $35.00
12. Zoobie Pet Blanket – Lilly Ladybug - $49.95 SALE $35.00

Brands stocked at Cheeky Little Monsters currently include Appaman, Babykids, Bobbleart, Bosco Bear, Chillikids, Designer Kidz, Elodie Details, Frashbaked, Giimmo, Levi, MishaLuLu, Mister Mista, Mizzle, Mocci’s, Monster Baby, Ralph Lauren, Skeanie, Small Society, Sweet Peanut, Tommy Rocket, VisualGram, Zephire Generations and Zoobie Pets: with Milky, Lemmi, PaperWings and more coming soon.

Cheeky Little Monsters deliver Australia-wide shipping for the flat rate of $8.95. International shipping starts at $13.00 to New Zealand and $20.00 for the rest of the world. Orders over $150 are shipped FREE! See the Shipping & Returns page for full information.

Written by Miki

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To continue in our series of gift recommendations from the experts, the store owners themselves, here’s instalment #2. Today we see some beautiful gifts for boys and girls, carefully selected for your viewing and shopping pleasure.

Read all our Christmas 2011 Gift Guides to date here. 

		“A great choice for little boys who love anything automotive. Just click them together in three easy steps & you’re ready for play.” Penny Wiltshire at BillyLids.com.au Click Clack Cars Dump Truck, $12.90
“Baby Chloe is a bundle of joy and would love to be cuddled on Christmas morning. Chloe has a reversible bassinette, blanket or play rug, romper and removable nappy. Perfect gift at a great price.” Kate Borg at ShopForTots.com.au Lilliputiens Baby Chloe, $36.95
		“The Ruby Red Sleeping Jane necklace by And the little dog laughed is an adorable stocking stuffer, and it even comes in a cute polka dot button-up bag.” Kate Watson at LookingAtYouKid.com.au Ruby Red Sleeping Jane Necklace, $20.00
“Fun for the whole family, building and decorating your very own Christmas Tree Centrepiece – the kids will love choosing where to place all the sparkly decorations!” Natarsha Tregloan at {P}IsForParty.com.au Tis The Season Centrepiece, $39.95
		“Wrap yourself up in Little Chipipi’s gorgeous kids bed linen this Xmas. Our 100% organic cotton quilt covers come in two designs.” Samantha Peters at LittleChipipi.com.au Tweet Hearts Single Quilt Cover by Little Chipipi, $149.95

Please check individual sites for postage details and be sure to survey the KidStyleFile All Current Deals page to make sure you’re getting the best possible deal.

Post written by Miki

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Unless you’re one of those spectacularly organised people who has had all their Christmas presents bought, wrapped and labeled since July, you’re probably in full swing doing your shopping right around now.  To continue in our series of gift guides, today I’m covering the $25 to $50 range – you can see our previous Christmas gift guides here, including Top 20 Stocking Stuffers Under $10 and Top 20 Gifts $10 to $25.

There are so many brilliant ideas in today’s price range.  The Quicksmart Scuttlebug Folding Tricycle, for example – it comes in three different colour ways (Bee, Dragonfly/blue and Flowers/pink) and at $49.95 is a fabulous gift choice for boys or girls. For babies you can never go wrong with Sophie the Giraffe who has been tried and tested for decades; my kids were both Sophie devotees as babies. Girls will adore the Rileah Design Pink Sweets Tea Set which will provide hours of role-playing fun.

Below you’ll see KidStyleFile’s top 20 choices, in no particular order, and loosely grouped into babies, girls and boys groups.  Happy shopping!

Babies
1. Apple Park Lil Bunny Picnic Pal, $33.00 at Billy Lids
2. Small Blue & Green Sausage Dog Cushion, $40.00 at Scoops Design
3. Vulli Sophie the Giraffe, $34.95 at Mini Chatterbox
4. Giimmo Bebe The Penguin, $44.95 at The Little Kidz Closet
5. Coco Boheme Chicken Bib, $25.00 at French Bazaar

Girls
6. Rileah Design Pink Sweets Tea Set, $49.00 at Shop For Tots
7. Forwalls Jumbo Castle Chalkboard Decal, $54.95 $27.48 at Forwalls Online Store
8. Lilliputiens Baby Zoe, $36.95 at Shop For Tots
9. Seedling Junior Postman Mail Kit, $49.95 $40.00 at Shop For Tots
10. Ring A Rosie Artwork, $89.00 $50.00 at Children’s Online Store
11. Oobi Darcy Pettiskirt – Graduated Pink, $74.95 $48.72 at Design Child
12. Lil Christmas Door, $38.00 at Metro Mum

Boys
13. Mini Automoblox – Purple/Orange/Aqua, $49.95 at Where Did You Get That?
14. Janod DIY Barrel, $49.95 at Look Mummy
15. Quicksmart Scuttlebug Folding Tricycle – Bee, $49.95 at Haggus & Stookles
16. Gorgeous Santa Sack, $39.95 at My Munchkin Home
17. Forwalls Robots Wall Decals, $39.95 at Bubba Funk
18. My Sweet Prints ‘Personalised World Map’ Print, $45.00 at Stylish Kiddish
19. Milky Car PJ Set, $29.95 at Looking At You Kid
20. Puggyhouse Rocket, $49.95 at The Little Kidz Closet 

Please check individual stores for shipping costs. Also make sure you read the KidStyleFile’s All Current Deals page to be sure you’re getting the best deal.

Written by Anna

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Penny Wiltshire and her team have superb taste and the proof is found in the pages of their uber stylish boutique Billy Lids – www.billylids.com.au. There you will find a stunning array of items for babies and children by popular brands including Huckleberry Lane, OXO tot, Apple Park, Tomat, Rhubarb, Zutano, Giimmo Night Lights & more.

If you are starting to feel the tingle of the pre-Christmas jitters, then Penny is on hand with some massive pre-Christmas savings: KidStyleFile readers have the special privilege of a 20% off storewide discount at Billy Lids. Your discount will apply to all new season stock and already reduced sale items. This huge discount is applicable for one week only, so go ahead and use the discount code KSF before it expires at midnight Sunday 27 November 2011.

If your pre-Christmas jitters also include a ‘what to buy’ quandary, then check out the special gift section in store where you will find lots of gorgeous suggestions. I love the Apple Park  – Little Bunny Picnic Pal the Honey Sticks Beeswax Crayons or the super cute giimmo ‘Lemon’ the Rabbit Night Light. Each one of these items would make a brilliant gift that will be loved by the little person it is gifted to.

Buying presents at Billy Lid is especially convenient thanks to your KSF discount, but also thanks so their FREE gift wrapping services – including specialised Christmas wrapping. Yes you can go ahead and smile. In fact go ahead and make yourself a cuppa. All that you have left to do is sit back, relax and wait for Santa to arrive

For more from the Billy Lids super team, sign up for their newsletter and ‘like’ Billy Lids Facebook page – it’s the easiest way to be to kept up-to-date the new arrivals, latest finds & specials on offer at this fab store.

Discount prices below are only applicable with discount code KSF while stocks last, until midnight 27 November 2011.

a. Apple Park  – Little Bunny Picnic Pal Was $33.00 Less 20% = $26.40
b. Tomat – Leaves Organic Ruffle Dress – Teal Was $37.00 Sale $27.00 Less 20% = $21.60
c. Huckleberry Lane – Pink Marle Bird in Cage PJ Was $41.50 Less 20% = $33.20
d. giimmo – ‘Lemon’ the Rabbit Night Light Was $39.95 Less 20% = $31.96
e. OXO tot Sippy Cup Was $17.99 Less 20% = $14.39
f. Rhubarb – Racer Backpack Was $29.90 Less 20% = $23.96
g. Baobab – Red Car Tee Was $39.95 Sale $25.00 Less 20% =$20.00
h. Zutano – Surfin S/S Tee Was $20.00 Less 20% $16.00
i. Huckleberry Lane Grey Marle Stripe Anchor Romper Was $37.40 Less 20% = $29.92
j. Zutano – Mochi A-Line Romper Was $36.00 Less 20% = $28.80
k. and the little dog laughed – ‘Florence’ Dress Was $34.00 Less 20% = $27.20
l. Honey Sticks – Beeswax Crayons were $12.95 Less 20% = $10.36

Billy Lids stocks a fine very selection of designer baby and kids products from the following brands: Allerhand, And the little dog laughed, Annabel Karmel, Apple Park, b.box, Baby Sticky Bowl, Babyushka, Baobab, Busybee Friends, Cheeki, Click Clack Cars, Cloudb, Fridge-To-Go, Giimmo, Hilly Chrisp, Honey Sticks, Huckleberry Lane, Loco Felix, Loco Lili, Marquise, MAUD n LIL, Minihaha, Mum2Mum, Papoose, Playtex, Qubies, Tagalong, The Modern Baby Co, Tomat, Totseat, Urchin, Visual Gram, Voila, Vulli, WEILbaby, Woolly Wugs and Zuny.

Billy Lids ship within Australia with postage starting at $6.50. Worldwide shipping is also available. Please click here for full details.

Post written by Miki

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Paperwings fans, rejoice! There’s a new stockist in town, and it’s none other than Cheeky Little Monsters – www.cheekylittlemonsters.com.au. Cheeky Little Monsters are delighted to be stocking the hugely popular organic girls range, and to show their excitement they’ve taken 10% off the whole range until 10 September 2011. No code is needed, prices are as marked – get in quickly before your favourite pieces are snapped up by others. Personally I *adore* the Paperwings Organic Jersey Tee pictured at #1 below, isn’t it sweet?

Also new at Cheeky Little Monsters are collections from Fabrik, Monster Baby and Milky. Each of these brands brings something fresh to Spring/Summer 2011, whether it be Monster Baby’s edginess, Milky’s retro fun and Fabrik’s whimsical take on vintage summer dresses. These brands also have 10% off their new season offerings until 10 September 2011 – yippee!

As well as all the new season delights now instore at Cheeky Little Monsters, there are some terrific bargains to be had as well.  Did you know that we’re heading into the last few days of their up to 60% off Winter Clothing Sale?  It all ends on 31 August 2011, and no code is needed (prices are marked on the site). Don’t miss out!  

Also discounted are the adorable Giimmo nightlights which have been marked down from $44.95 to $36.00.  I can recommend these: we have the panda, and it’s tempting to go back and get another as the kids both love him so much. I love how portable they are, for snuggles in bed or for late night trips down the hall to the bathroom. The fact that they recharge is another big tick in my book – who wants to be replacing batteries every couple of days?

New season stock is discounted until 10th September 2011, while stocks last. Clearance items are on sale until 31 August 2011, while stocks last.

1. Paperwings Organic Jersey Tee – Vintage Cheeky Girl, $54.95 $49.96
2. Paperwings Organic Twill Shorts – Charcoal, $79.95 $71.96
3. Milky Chopper Tee, $18.95 $17.06; Milky Camo Cargo Shorts, $34.95 $31.46
4. Monster Baby Girls Rockability Dress – Black, $39.95 $35.96
5. Giimmo Night Light – Prince The Tiger, $44.95 $36.00
6. Paperwings Organic Singlet w/ Ties, $59.95 $53.96; Paperwings Embroidered Voile Adjustable Skirt – Blue Stripe, $94.95 $85.46
7. Milky Motorbike Romper – Grey Marle Stripe, $24.95 $22.46
8. Fabrik Summer Dress 3 Tier – Ava, $84.95 $76.46
9. Milky Tractor Singlet, $18.95 $17.06
10. Monster Baby Bombtrack Walkshorts, $35.00 $31.50
11. Littlewings Shirred Blouse – Pink/Cream, $49.95 $44.96

Brands stocked at Cheeky Little Monsters currently include Appaman, Babykids, Bobbleart, Bosco Bear, Chillikids, Designer Kidz, Elodie Details, Frashbaked, Giimmo,  Levi, MishaLuLu, Mister Mista, Mizzle, Mocci’s, Monster Baby, Ralph Lauren, Skeanie, Small Society, Sweet Peanut, Tommy Rocket, VisualGram,  Zephire Generations and Zoobie Pets: with Milky, Lemmi, PaperWings and more coming soon.

Cheeky Little Monsters deliver Australia-wide shipping for the flat rate of $8.95. International shipping starts at $13.00 to New Zealand and $20.00 for the rest of the world. Orders over $150 are shipped FREE! See the Shipping & Returns page for full information.