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Today’s post written by Leah

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My focus this week is preparing not just my son, but myself as Master R embarks on his very first day at preschool in the first week of February. He is excited. I am (quietly) nervous and attempting to busy myself with preparations to make sure I am he is ready.  Of course I need to pick out the perfect bag, lunch box, water bottle….and a few little knicknacks for rewards and the like to reinforce his ‘big boy’ behaviours on the day. Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au has everything I need to help the big day go off without a hitch.

First on my list is the Cubeo.  What a brilliant idea! This little product provides children with a visual reminder of what they need to do each morning, what to pack in their bag, what chores to do…well whatever you want them to remember really with 80 reusable stickers which features a range of items and extracurricular activities. It comes in 4 different colours to suit any child (I think green for us!) and is the right size for little hands.  The Cubeo is perfect for developing independent organisation skills and can be easily clipped onto a schoolbag.

A drink bottle is an essential piece of kit, and I am a big fan of the Fashion Hydration Thermos range, having originally purchased a bottle a few years back prior to their Australian arrival (and it’s still going strong!).

Both preschool and school can be tiring. Our kidlets little bodies require refuelling during the day to ensure that they can continue to concentrate, learn and have fun. Essential to every school day is a well packed lunch which isn’t crushed or too warm. Metro Mum has a range of lunch boxes to suit every budget and need.  You could choose one of the funky Thermos insulated lunch bags with soccer balls or butterflies, or for major cuteness factor, a BusyBee Friends “Quackie” Duck Lunch Bag.

Metro Mum are currently having a New Year Sale with up to 70% off selected brands, including Allerhand, Foogo Thermos, Isoki, Trunki, Paper Eskimo, Mini Monkey and more, while stocks last. KSF Readers score a bonus for shopping at Metro Mum,  of course! For the next 48 hours you can receive FREE postage on your order Australia-wide (excluding furniture items). Enter discount code ‘KSFship‘ at checkout until 28 January 2010 to redeem.

What else is new at Metro Mum? Check out the delightful new Dandelion range which is made from organic, natural and recycled materials: very cool gear! Also, you can win stuff! Swing by and throw your hat in the ring for the prizes below.

1. Win an ultra cool Trunki (on my wishlist for Easter travel). All you have to do is click here.
2. For a chance to win 1 of 2 $50 Gift Vouchers join the Metro Mum Facebook page. You can also WIN a Munchee Mug – become or be a Metro Mum fa on Facebook, and add a comment under the thread on the Metro Mum Facebook page for your chance to score this prize: HURRY – Winners will be announced at 10 PM tonight!!

1. Cubeo $19.95
2. Dandelion - Organic Cotton Ring Stacker $58.00
3. Dandelion – Organic Cotton Shape Sorter $58.00
4. Thermos Fashion Hydration Bottle Was $34.00 NOW $30.00 (Blue Flower, Purple Flower, Butterfly)
5. Allerhand Lunch Bag / Backpack (Pink) Was $39.95 NOW $33.96
6. Isoki – New Insulated Munch Bag (Zahara) Was $39.95 NOW $34.99
7. Thermos Funtainer Insulated Lunch Bag (Sports) $12.50
8. Trunki- Limited Edition Harley Ladybug Was $88.00 NOW $80.00
9. Minimonkey baby sling (Red) Was $79.00 NOW $63.20
10. BusyBee Friends “Pengpeng” Penguin Backpack Was $49.95 NOW $43.96

For all your in-vogue parenting products, Metro Mum stock from the following brands: Hess-Spielzeug, Allerhand, Annabel Trends, Babymoov, Babymel, Baby Steps 123, Baufix, Babywedge, Bilibo, Bloom Baby, Boyle, Britt, BubbaMat, Bud by Design Room, BusyBee Friends, Caden Lane, Cariboo NZ, Compendium, DadGear, DanishbyDesign, David Fussenegger, Dwink Box, Ebulobo, Ellaroo, Ellie Bellie, Elodie Details, Emotion & Kids, Fatboy The Original, Fertile Mind, FLATOUTbears, Foogo by Thermos, FunPod, Giimmo, Happy Mais, Hello Babe, Il Tutto, IntelliGender®, Isoki, Kanoe, Kiddie Food Kutter, Kids Kitchen, KidsonRoof, Kipiis, Language Littles, Learning Tower, Leander, Leisure Learning, Lilbird, Little Beetle, Little Kitchen, Little Sprowtz, LittleOneBaby, Luna Lullaby, Lupi Lu, Melobaby, Metro Mum, Mia Bossi, Milk & Tickles, MilkBar, Mini Bilibo, Minimonkey, Mishi Design, Mojo, Mokopuna, Mothers Minder, Munchee Mug, My Plate-Mate, Nest, Nuance, Nurseryworks, Ocho, Oeuf, OnTray2Go, Oti, Paper Eskimo, PeeWee & PooToo, Playsam, Prego Planner, PuggyHouse, Qtees, Scout, Seed Organic, Snugabub, Storksak, Totem, Trunki, VisualGram, Vulli, Wall Candy and Zuny.

Metro Mum use Fastaway Couriers and Australia Post for delivery.  Total delivery cost will be calculated at checkout.  For estimated delivery times, international orders and all the ‘how to’ information see here.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Ahh the silly season. Is it making you silly yet?  Is it making you Naughty? Or are you still keeping Nice?! Either way, I have a list of Pre-Christmas offers happening at the stylish boutique  Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au that is certainly worth checking twice.

There is just soooo much on offer from Tamara and Francine at Metro Mum it’s hard to know where to start!  So let’s just start at the very beginning: which therefore means first mention today must go to the Exclusive KidStyleFile offers on now *extended* until midnight 11 15 December 2009.

#1. The first exclusive KSF offer is for all you savvy readers who place on order of $75.00 or more: when placing your orders, enter code ‘SLEIGH’ at checkout and you’ll receive FREE shipping.

#2. The second Exclusive KidStyleFile offer is on Pink and Blue Foogo bottles, jars and sippy cups.  You can get these sleek designs (in pink or blue) at a fantastic 20% off retail prices. Enter code ‘Foogo’ at checkout to redeem.

#3. Metro Mum currently have 20% off MiniMonkey Slings. These slings are made in a fantastic range of colours; the very funky orange is pictured as #11 below.

#4. Metro Mum also have up to 15% off Isoki products. I showed an enormous level of restraint when our #3 baby was on her way, and chose not to update my baby bag.  But that didn’t stop me from checking out what was in the market! As I was doing so, I fell in love with the award winning brand Isoki. I just love so much about all their wares. My restraint has continued but I have had the pleasure of making a few Isoki purchases for girlfriends, and they have been truly treasured gifts.  But if you have been eying off an Isoki product, then I say “go for it”-  now’s the time with a 15% discount.

#5.  Big shout out too for all the Dad’s and Daddy’s to be – Metro Mum currently have an incredible 30% markdown on all Dadgear Nappy Bags. If you have a hands on Dad to shop for this Christmas, a Daddy bag like the Dadgear Billboard Series Sports Nappy Bag 118 could be a winner.

What a list hey?  In addition to the offers above, Metro Mum also have listed a fantastic deal on Babymoov – Bebedelice Baby Food Processer – now only $149, that’s a saving of $51.00!!  And with a fantastic price of $9.99 on Munchee Mug – Kids Anti-spill snack cup and lids – methinks these would make a fantastic stocking filler.

Just new to the fantastic line up of products at Metro Mum are the Dandelion Organic Baby Toys and Feeding Accessories,  the Ebulobo Crazy Wolf Toys and the Thermos Funtainer Camo Chic bottle and Thermos Insulted lunch bags. As a matching pair, these too could make a great Christmas present.

And wait, can you believe it, it just keeps getting longer!  Metro Mum are running a Kris Kringle competition this month!! Entrants have the chance to win $2000 in prizes.

Phew, well that’s it – what a fantastic list of Pre-Christmas offers. Now that you’ve read it, better go check it twice to make sure you don’t miss out on any of these fantastic offers from Metro Mum.

1. Foogo by Thermos – Stainless Steel Sippy Cup (Blue) $32.00 less KSF 20% discount = $25.60
   
2. Munchee Mug – Kids Anti-spill snack cup and lid (Turquoise) $12.95 $9.99
3. Isoki – New Insulated Munch Bag (Kenya) $39.95 $34.99
4. Ebulobo – Crazy Wolf Playset $84.00
5. Babymoov – Bebedelice Baby Food Processer $199.95 $149.00
6. Isoki – Urban Reversible Saddle Tote Bag (Navy/Urban Print) $199.95 less
   
7. Dadgear Billboard Series Sports Nappy Bag 118 $165.00 $115.50
8. Foogo – Funtainer by Thermos Stainless Steel Straw Bottle (Camo Chic) $24.00
9. Thermos Funtainer Insulated Lunch Bag (Camo Chic) $12.50
   
10. Dandelion – Organic Crinkle Baby Book $18.50
11. Minimonkey baby sling (Orange) $79.00 $63.20

For all your in-vogue parenting products, Metro Mum stock from the following brands: Hess-Spielzeug, Allerhand, Annabel Trends, Babymoov, Babymel, Baby Steps 123, Baufix, Babywedge, Bilibo, Bloom Baby, Boyle, Britt, BubbaMat, Bud by Design Room, BusyBee Friends, Caden Lane, Cariboo NZ, Compendium, DadGear, DanishbyDesign, David Fussenegger, Dwink Box, Ebulobo, Ellaroo, Ellie Bellie, Elodie Details, Emotion & Kids, Fatboy The Original, Fertile Mind, FLATOUTbears, Foogo by Thermos, FunPod, Giimmo, Happy Mais, Hello Babe, Il Tutto, IntelliGender®, Isoki, Kanoe, Kiddie Food Kutter, Kids Kitchen, KidsonRoof, Kipiis, Language Littles, Learning Tower, Leander, Leisure Learning, Lilbird, Little Beetle, Little Kitchen, Little Sprowtz, LittleOneBaby, Luna Lullaby, Lupi Lu, Melobaby, Metro Mum, Mia Bossi, Milk & Tickles, MilkBar, Mini Bilibo, Minimonkey, Mishi Design, Mojo, Mokopuna, Mothers Minder, Munchee Mug, My Plate-Mate, Nest, Nuance, Nurseryworks, Ocho, Oeuf, OnTray2Go, Oti, Paper Eskimo, PeeWee & PooToo, Playsam, Prego Planner, PuggyHouse, Qtees, Scout, Seed Organic, Snugabub, Storksak, Totem, Trunki, VisualGram, Vulli, Wall Candy and Zuny.

Metro Mum use Fastaway Couriers and Australia Post for delivery.  Total delivery cost will be calculated at checkout.  For estimated delivery times, international orders and all the ‘how to’ information see here.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Ooh, I LOVE a party, and today’s celebration is a corker: fabulous premium baby and kids boutique Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au – is one year old today! Hip, Hip Hooray!

Mariana at Bubba Funk is celebrating this major milestone in the life of her e-baby with her customary style and a massive slice of cake for us: a delicious 30% off all full-priced items!! (Woo! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to MEEEEE!!!!) Just enter the code ‘KSF888′ at checkout to redeem, and take note that the code expires at midnight on 30 June 2009.

Bubba Funk’s stunning range of brands include Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Babu, Baby Brands, Beautiful Soles, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Boon, Britt, Bud by Designroom, Chalk n Cheese, David Fussenegger, Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Grobag, Heavenly Creatures, Il Tutto, Isoki, John Crane, Sproutdesign, Little Chipipi, Luna Ninos, Marquise, Missi Missi, Moppit, Nature Baby, Oobi Baby, Present Time, Quilt Baby, Ramalama, Samvara Kids, Skeanie, Tiny Mammoth, Vice Versa, Walnut Melbourne and Well Spotted, so you are going to have a ball doing some long-weekend shopping (the Queen woudn’t want it any other way! )

So where am I heading first??? 30% off Il Tutto and Isoki nappy bags are looking pretty good for starters: I almost can’t afford not to buy myself a new bag at this kind of discount.

We can also get hugely discounted Winter fashion for the kids when you use the discount code on super-hot brands like Tiny Mammoth, Heavenly Creatures, and newcomer to Bubba Funk, Samvara Kids.  Beautiful organics for baby are there in the form of Nature Baby, and you can get delicious skincare from Nature Baby and from Bod, including Bod For Bubs.

Sale items don’t apply for this discount, but that hardly matters given that most sale items are already 30%-50% off!  Make sure you have a good dig through the sale section while you’re there – I have and take it from me, there are some mega bargains begging to be taken home sitting there!

The prices below include the KSF 30% discount: enter ‘KSF888′ at checkout. Code expires 30 June 2009.

1. Cuddlemoo Bath Towel, $69.95 $48.96
2. Tiny Mammoth L/S Face Tee – Peach, $39.95 $27.96
3. Heavenly Creatures Rhino Print Tee – Slate/Yellow, $41.95 $29.36
4. Tiny Mammoth Caveman Jumpsuit – Green, $59.95 $41.96
5. Il Tutto Nico Nappy Bag – Black, $249.00 $174.30
6. Nature Baby Organic Towelling Bibs – Red Bird, $14.95 $10.46
7. ISOKI Petite Traveller – Urban, $39.95 $27.96
8. Samvara Princess Tutu w/ Wings – Black, $52.00 $36.40
9. Marquise PJs – Grey, $22.95 $16.06
10. Aden + Anais Muslin Wraps 4 pack – Neutral Shapes Print, $49.95 $34.96

Bubba Funk ship Australia-wide starting from $7.95 per package, depending on weight. Please see here for more information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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This is a KidStyleFile Public Service Announcement:
In case you hadn’t noticed, Mother’s Day is coming up!

Mother’s Day is a lovely day for mums.

You can fairly confidently expect breakfast in bed (whether it’s edible or not remains to be seen), you’ll receive some sort of home-made card which, being a mum, you’ll treasure for at least the next 30 years, and – drumroll, please – you get a present – yay!

Now you *could* leave it up to Daddy and the kids to choose you something.  You really could.

But if you want to receive something you actually love, then I suggest you go to Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au – and buy your own gift. Tamara and Francine will even gift-wrap it for you

The girls at MetroMum are making it super-easy to choose something divine, and at the moment there’s a deal on nappy bags: buy any nappy bag over $100 at Metro Mum between now and 30 April 2009, and you’ll receive a $50 Metro Mum gift voucher!

And in case you are wondering whether you can justify treating yourself to a Storksak, a Mia Bossi, an Il Tutto, an Isoki or a brand new Allerhand, you can.

Not only do quality nappy bags make great long-term investments (many of them, including the Il Tutto Chiara pictured below in black, make ideal stylish laptop cases when you go back to work), they retain their resale value – and you can put them on layby at Metro Mum!

That’s not all at Metro Mum though, not by a long shot. Check out the Zuny limited edition leather animal bookends; I literally squealed out loud when I saw them!  Then there are the incredibly clever Learning Towers, which are so new they haven’t arrived yet (order now for end of April delivery).  For loads of other hot new products, take a look here.

And I have one last little thing to impart: Metro Mum are giving away $1800 in prizes in the form of PixiPhoto photo shoots. Comp closes 30 April 2009. Click here to find out more.

1. Allerhand Trendy Courier Nappy Bag – Urban, $132.50
2. The Learning Tower – Natural, $120.00
3. Elodie Details Baby Bottle – Petit Royal, $16.00
4. Mia Bossi ‘Maria’ Designer Nappy Bag – Tangerine, $450.00
5. Isoki Bohemian Reversible Saddle Tote Bag, $199.95
6. Luna Lullaby Bounce-A-Bye Pregnancy and Baby Ball – Flutterby, $89.95
7. Zuny Limited Edition Leather Bookends – Lion and Elephant, $69.95ea
8. Il Tutto Chiara Tote Leather Baby Bag – Black, $449.00
9. Elodie Details Petit Royal Baby Pacifier – Peacekeeper, $15.00
10. Storksak Emily Shoulder Sak – Pewter, $209.00
11. Playsam Wooden Streamliner Classic Car – Black, $77.00

Metro Mum stocks these amazing brands: Mia Bossi, Oeuf, Caden Lane, Il Tutto, Trunki, Melobaby, Babymoov, FlatoutBear, Bilibo, Baufix, Prego Planner, Isoki, Britt, Lilbird, Mokopuna, Dadgear, Little Sprowtz, David Fussenegger, Little Beetle, Little Swish, Kipiis, Funpod, Lanugage Littles Paper Eskimo, Thermos, Pee Wee and Poo Poo, Snack Trap, Kiddie Food Kutter, Bilibo Mini, Nest, Kanoe, Qtees Designs, Mother Minder, Ocho, Compendium, Ellaroo, Boyle, Wall Candy, BabyTalk, Annabel Trends, Lupi Lu, Penny Scallan, Dwink, Scout, Milk and Tickles, Mishi Design, Leisure Learning, Keptin-Jr, Emotion and Kids, Kids Kitchen, Happy Mais, Mojo, Munchee Mug, Totem, Argan Oil Organic Care, OTi Organiser, Ellie Bellie, Beep Beep Slings, Hess-Spielzeug, Seed Organic, Fatboy, Kids on Roof and more.

Metro Mum charge $7.95 postage to most areas (less if you’re in the Sydney Metro area) – check the Delivery page for full details. Orders over $200.00 are posted free of charge within Australia.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Mariana at Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au – has just become a mum for the second time, with her delicious new baby boy recently arrived. With all the fabulous products that Mariana stocks at Bubba Funk, her newborn son is extremely well catered for!

Mums need love too, though, and Mariana has her pick of goodies in the Bubba Funk Yummy Mummy department, which offers mums a lovely selection of products to use with her bub: luxe baby bags and accessories from Australian designers Il Tutto and Isoki, top shelf baby slings from Minimonkey, and Ramalama, cosy Britt pram liners, and Bod body products just for Mum.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Bubba Funk is offering KSF members an exclusive 20% off all products in the Yummy Mummy department (excludes Gift Vouchers). Simply enter ‘YumMum’ at the checkout to redeem until 8 May 2009. Every order from the Yummy Mummy section will also receive a scrummy box of freckles. Mariana sure does know what a mum needs!

A. ISOKI Reversible Nappy Bags – assorted designs $189.95 -$199 $151.96-$159.20 each
B. Bubba Funk Gift Vouchers – Choose from $50, $75 or $100 denominations (no discount applies)
C. Minimonkey 4-Way Baby Sling $79.95 $63.96
D. Ramalama Leather Baby Carrier $185.00 $148.00
E. Bod ‘Princess’ Gift Pack $54.95 $43.96
F. Bubba Funk ‘Yummy Mummy’ Gift Box $125.00 $100.00
G. ISOKI Reversible Nappy Bags – Saddle Bag, Urban $199.95 $159.96
H. Melobaby all-in-one nappy wallet & change mat $59.95 $47.96

Woah, any Mum would be thrilled to receive Il Tutto this Mother’s Day! Select from the range at Bubba Funk – each Italian Nappa leather bag is available in cream, black and red – and take 20% off until 8 May 2009. Sale prices are listed below; they snap back to normal on 9 May, so hustle, hustle!

Clockwise from top left:

Il Tutto Chiara Nappy Bag – Red $449.00 $359.20
Il Tutto Ava Nappy Bag – Black $299.00 $239.20
Il Tutto Monster Teddy Keyring – Red $19.95 $15.96
Il Tutto Bella Mini Bag – Red, $149.00 $119.20
Il Tutto Olivia Mini Bag – Red $129.00 $103.20

Bubba Funk’s stunning range of brands include Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Babu, Baby Brands, Beautiful Soles, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Boon, Britt, Bud by Designroom, David Fussenegger, Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Grobag, Heavenly Creatures, Il Tutto, Isoki, John Crane, Sproutdesign, Little Chipipi, Luna Ninos, Marquise, Missi Missi, Moppit, Nature Baby, Oobi Baby, Present Time, Quilt Baby, Ramalama, Skeanie, Tiny Mammoth, Vice Versa and Well Spotted.

Bubba Funk ship Australia-wide starting from $7.95 per package, depending on weight. Please see here for more information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Here’s some news I know you’ll all be glad to hear: Mariana at Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au – is holding a huge summer sale, with up to 30% off summer stock!  Woof!, Minihaha, Tiny Mammoth and Moppit are all included in this sale, along with several other top brands.

AND as well as that fabulous sale, Mariana is giving KSF readers 15% off store-wide! All you have to do is enter ‘KSF999′ at checkout. You have until 31 March 2009 to redeem this offer.

Now is your chance to stock up on super cheap summer clothes ready for the end of this year. It’s the smartest way to buy, and you won’t find better price tags than these. Mariana really wants to clear this gear to make room for the new Winter stock coming in, so out the door they go and at dirt cheap prices!

You can use your 15% off in the sale category of course, bringing the total discount there up to about 45%, but you can also use it on the full priced stock which includes hugely popular and not normally discounted brands such as Il Tutto and ISOKI for spectacularly stunning baby bags, Missi Missi for hip beanbags that the kids will adore and TOOLI night lights (I love these).

Use the discount to start stashing away presents for all the birthdays you need to buy for this year and take a little bit of that stress out of your life.

Bubba Funk’s stunning range of brands include Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Babu, Baby Brands, Beautiful Soles, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Boon, Britt, Bud by Designroom, David Fussenegger, Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Grobag, Heavenly Creatures, Il Tutto, Isoki, John Crane, Sproutdesign, Little Chipipi, Luna Ninos, Marquise, Missi Missi, Moppit, Nature Baby, Oobi Baby, Present Time, Quilt Baby, Ramalama, Skeanie, Tiny Mammoth, Vice Versa and Well Spotted.

The prices below include the 15% discount using the code ‘KSF999′. Prices are valid until 31 March 2009.

1. ISOKI Reversible Saddle Tote Bag – Bohemian, $199.95 $169.95
2. Tiny Mammoth Gingham Dress & Pants Set, $54.95 $38.50 $32.72
3. Tiny Mammoth Zig Zag Pants, $39.95 $28.00 $23.80
4. Il Tutto Chiara Nappy Bag – Red, $449.00 $381.65
5. Tiny Mammoth Disguise Kit Tee – Mint, $39.95 $28.00 $23.80
6. Tooli 2 Set – Blue/Green, $99.00 $84.15
7. Moppit Bree Ra Ra Skirt – Navy, $49.95 $35.00 $29.75
8. Fish Lilly Duck Baby Wrap, $47.95 $42.95 $36.50
9. Woof! Check Shorts – Olive, $54.95 $38.50 $32.72
10. Il Tutto Olivia Leather Mini Bag – Red, $129.00 $109.65
11. Minihaha Cardi With Short Rouched Sleeves – Celery, $55.95 $39.20 $33.32

Bubba Funk ship Australia-wide starting from $7.95 per package, depending on weight. Please see here for more information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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It’s down to the wire for present buying this Christmas, but you can still sneak in last minute purchases at Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au.

Although Bubba Funk normally sends parcels through e-Parcel, you can call Mariana on 1300 282 223 and she’ll organise express delivery for you to ensure it arrives in time for the big day.

So for those of us who still have last minute gifts to grab, but really don’t feel up to braving the sweaty crush at the local shopping centre, Bubba Funk is the perfect answer.  Shop in heavenly peace, and then sit back and smugly wait for your beautifully gift wrapped parcel to arrive.

So, what to buy?

Well, if you’re still wondering what to dress the kiddies in on Christmas Day then you can’t go wrong choosing an outfit (or several!) at Bubba Funk.  My favourite designers right now are Woof! for crisp, classic boyswear, and Minihaha for fresh, pretty styles for girls.

There is also a great range of luxurious skincare products from Bod and Nature Baby, and it’s not all for the babies either! There are gorgeous gift packs for Dads and for Mums, so if you’re still wondering what to get your other half (or wondering what you’re going to get for him to give you!) then you might like to consider these which will leave you feeling like a kings and princesses.

Also on the topic of goodies for mamas (hey, it’s Christmas – you’ve worked freakin’ hard all year and you deserve a treat!), may I just quietly mention that Isoki have new designs out?  One of my all-time favourite nappy bag designers, Melbourne-based Isoki are famous for their reversible nappy bags.  I have an Isoki Petite Traveller which I absolutely adore, it goes everywhere with me.  I love the new prints they’ve brought out, and they also have a gorgeous new saddle tote bags which are available in Bohemian and Urban.

Mariana is gifting us all with a lovely Bubba Funk 10% store-wide discount plus free gift wrap right up until News Year’s Day – 1 January 2009. Enter ‘KSF-XMAS’ at checkout to redeem.

1. Moppit Dexter Button Shirt, $59.95
2. Bod Princess Pack, $54.95
3. Vice Versa Chicken Teething Device, $9.95
4. Nature Baby Organic Baby Massage Oil, $24.95
5. Isoki Petite Traveller – Bohemian, $39.95
6. Britt Baby Small Teddy – Beaver, $37.00
7. Tiny Mammoth Disguise Kit Tee, $39.95
8. Moppit Tia Bubble Dress – Navy, $59.95
9. Korimco Squisheez Farm Duck, $11.00
10. Missi Missi Junior Beanbag – Dark Blue With Red Stars, $99.95

Bubba Funk ship Australia-wide starting from $7.95 per package, depending on weight. Please see here for more information. Phone 1300 282 223 to arrange urgent deliveries.

Today’s post written by Nerida

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Three years ago I had to buy my first nappy bag – suffice to say, the choice was rather dismal. Sure the bags were practical but designs were rather ho hum and seem to shriek “I CONTAIN NAPPIES!”.

With the recent birth of my son I was delighted to see that bags had improved, and not just a little, but quite dramatically! Australian designers Storksak, il Tutto, Isoki, OiOi, GR8X, Jooki, Soon Melbourne and Vanchi have answered the call with a fine selection of bags catering for women wanting both style and utilitarianism.

Storksak’s bags are gorgeous with many made of hard wearing leather or canvas. They all contain thermal bottle warmers, changemats and lots of pockets for mobile phones, nappies and purses. And for those of us who like to keep on top of all things celebrity, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Liv Tyler and Julia Roberts are among the many celebrities that just can’t leave home without their Storksak nappy bags.

My favourite right now is the Elizabeth in cream (although also available in more practical shades of tan, grey or navy). Although gorgeous to look at, and incredibly practical for carrying around baby gear, it will also fit most laptops which makes it useful for when the kids are out of nappies.

Storksak is available through Just Ripe.

Isoki nappy bags have the added bonus of being reversible so they can change according to what you are wearing or to your mood. Don’t feel like leopard print today? Just convert to a more subtle shade of grey. In addition, each bag contains coordinating inner components including a change mat, cooler bag and double sided storage satchel.

And if you were wondering which bag Toni Collette carries around when out and about with her daughter Sage, it is more than likely an Isoki.

Isoki bags are available through Bubba Funk and Ekidna Kids.

il Tutto has a beautiful range of nappy bags, all practical and easy to clean. The Lucia bag is one that I would be happy to carry around any time of day. Available in black or red, a key feature (and rather a good idea!) is a zip out liner for easy cleaning. One of my all time favourite actors, Cate Blanchett has one which gives it the thumbs up from me. Buy il Tutto at Bubba Funk.

My husband is one that is often left holding the nappy bag (and often the baby as well!) For that reason, I just had to include a great bag that most men wouldn’t mind carrying about. Made by maternity brand Soon Melbourne, the canvas nappy bag is large enough to carry heaps of baby gear and best of all is fully washable. Check it out at Eco Child.

For quite some time a Bugaboo and a Grey Dot OiOi Hobo was the uniform for what seemed like every new mummy in inner Melbourne. The Grey Dot Hobo is still a gorgeous bag, and just one of many from these veteran nappy bag makers. OiOi produces bags in a range of materials including hard wearing leather and microfibre and all contain lots of pockets, change mat and bottle holder. OiOi bags are available from The Baby Shop.

Another brand that makes bags suitable for both mums and dads is GR8X. In addition to a wide range of innovative baby products, GR8X bags are incredibly practical and come in a wide range of shapes and prints. In addition to the change mat and bottle holder, GR8X bags also contain detachable stroller attachments and an external access wipes pocket. GR8X bags are available through The Baby Shop.

Jooki is an Australian brand that makes beautiful and baby friendly bags. Available in a range of fabrics including leather and hard wearing microfibre, Jooki bags are easy to clean and contain an insulated bottle warmer and change mat. I love the look of the Talissa bag, available from Paperartzi

Vanchi bags are available from 9 Months Waiting and La Toriana. With some cool shapes and colours, my favourite is the classic looking Hearts bag. Not only is it great to look at but it includes bottle thermos, wet pack and change mat. And best of all is one of the more affordable bags on the market.

Finally a cheeky baby bag for everyone who wants to thumb their nose at the whole designer bag scene, the “All the Baby sh!t” Bags from Aussie designers BagLadies. These bags are a mere $10, contain lots of pockets, feature an adjustable strap to fit over the pram and they’re eco-friendly.

1. Storksak Elizabeth $379 from Just Ripe
2. Isoki Vintage Floral Reversible Baby Bag $189.95 from Bubba Funk
3. il Tutto Mia Nappy Bag $449 from Bubba Funk
4. OiOi Black Hobo $134.95 from The Baby Shop
5. Soon Melbourne canvas nappy bag $149.95 from Eco Child
6. GR8X Camo Messenger $119.95 from The Baby Shop
7. Jooki Talissa $285 from Paperartzi
8. Vanchi Hearts $99.95 from La Toriana
9. “All the baby sh!t” $10 from BagLadies

Please check individual stores for shipping details.

Today Miki delivers you some knockout news from the gorgeous Bubba Funk – dig in!

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Bubba Funk fans (that means everyone), listen up!

Sarah and Mariana at Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au – are having a huge winter clear-out with up to 40% off in their well-stocked sale section. They need to create room for new Spring stock, so what’s left from Winter has to go go go!

I was delighted to find one of my best-loved New Zealand brands, Nature Baby, in the Bubba Funk sale section, and at great discounted prices no less. For those of you who don’t know Nature Baby, it’s all organic super-soft cotton and the quality is just outstanding. It’s absolutely perfect as a new baby gift… if you can bring yourself to give it away! My kid has a heap of Nature Baby in his wardrobe; I don’t think it’s possible to have too much of it.

Also in the sale section are items from designers such as Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Marquise, loads from Moppit, adorable shoes and booties from Beautiful Soles and Britt Baby, plus clothes from Britt Baby too. There’s also a great range of Oobi, both summer and winter stock, and some lovely pieces from Quilt Baby. And as I said before, all of this is up to 40% off! Yow!

But hold on a minute!

Before you go racing off to make your purchases, hear this: the girls at Bubba Funk are offering KidStyleFile readers 25% off storewide*, including sale items! That’s an absolutely outstanding offer!! This offer is only good until August 31, so make sure you get in before then, and I’d suggest right now because that fantastic sale stock is never going to last at these discounts. Enter KSF08 at checkout to get the extra 25% off.

Now, tear your eyes away from the sale section for a moment to consider what else in the store you could apply a 25% discount to. The obvious answer is ‘everything’ of course, but let’s be a bit more specific here.

What about 25% off Il Tutto?! Bubba Funk have a big range of the luxurious, luscious Il Tutto nappy bags, and it’s very rare to find this much of a discount on them. I’ve been eyeing off the Olivia clutch for quite some time – it might be time to take the plunge.

Room decor is plentiful with designers such as David Fusseneger, Luna Ninos, and Aden + Anais, and there’s a massive range of wall decals from Little Chipipi and Forwalls. I love the blackboard decals, I think they’re a brilliant idea for kids’ rooms, but also for playrooms and the kitchen, or even the bathroom! I do my best thinking in the shower, perhaps I should put a blackboard wall sticker in there so that I have somewhere to record my ‘eureka moments’ before they vanish forever!

I can’t even begin to list all the beautiful products available at Bubba Funk, but suffice to say they carry these top designers: Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Babu, Baby Brands, Beautiful Soles, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Boon, Britt, Bud by Designroom, David Fussenegger, Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Grobag, Il Tutto, Isoki, John Crane, Little Chipipi, Luna Ninos, Marquise, Moppit, Nature Baby, Oobi Baby, Present Time, Quilt Baby, Ramalama, Vice Versa and Well Spotted.

Here are just a few of my picks:

Britt Baby Cuddles Booties, $38.50 $28.50 $21.38 with 25% KSF discount
John Crane Little Rolling Truck, $35.95 $26.96 with 25% KSF discount
Moppit Bluey Denim Jeans, $59.95 $49.95 $37.46 with 25% KSF discount
Oobi Cord French Schoolboy/girl Shorts – Sky, $39.95 $29.95 $22.46 with 25% KSF discount (also available in chocolate)
Nature Baby Organic Drawstring Pants – Navy Stripe, $24.95 $20.95 $15.71 with 25% KSF discount
Nature Baby Organic Longsleeve Bodysuit, $22.95 $18.95 $14.21 with 25% KSF discount
Annabel Trends Cuddly Critter Squidgy Travel Pillow – Pig, $19.95 $14.96 with 25% KSF discount
Nature Baby Organic Baby Massage Oil, $24.95 $20.95 $15.71 with 25% KSF discount
David Fusseneger Wise Owl Jewel Blanket, $49.50 $37.12 with 25% KSF discount
Il Tutto Chiara Leather Nappy Bag – Red, $449.00 $336.75 with 25% KSF discount

Bubbafunk ship Australia-wide for about $7.95 per package, depending on weight. Please see here for more information.

* This offer is only available on in-stock items and is not available in conjunction with any other offer.

The state of the environment has been an issue of concern for some time now, and the focus on environmentally sustainable options that minimise waste and use clean, green products, and modes of manufacture is one that we’ll need to keep paying attention to so our children, and their children’s children, can live long and happy lives in a healthy global ecosystem.

Shopping online is a great way to save some dollars and the environment at the same time: no need for a car or the monetary or environmental expense of petrol, plus shopping online – like right here! – saves you money AND a heap of time, so it’s a win win win win win situation!

Ekidna Kidswear – www.ekidnakidswear.com.au – is getting behind the cause this month, and encouraging you to buy clean and green for you children, by offering 15% off all the products in their Organics section.

Select from Green to Grow baby bottles, a reassuringly toxin-free option for bottle-feeding your baby.

Green to Grow bottles are made from PES plastic, which gives them a natural golden color. They are free of phthalates, lead and PVC – all known toxins – and free of bisphenol A – a suspected hormone-disrupting chemical used in polycarbonate plastic, from which most baby bottles are made. Green to Grow’s bottle teats are made from a transparent, medical grade silicone that is heat-resistant, non-toxic, and odorless. The teats are free of nitrosamines, a potentially harmful contaminant found in many rubber teats.

Green to Grow’s products are tested in the U.S. to ensure they meet the highest standards for quality and safety, are packed in 100% recycled packaging to be easy on the environment, and they are top rack dishwasher safe to be easy on you!

From left:

Green to Grow BPA Free! Wide Neck Feeding Bottle 300ml $19.95 15% off NOW $16.95
Green to Grow BPA Free! Regular Neck Feeding Bottle 300ml $19.95 15% off NOW $16.95
Green to Grow BPA Free! Wide Neck Feeding Bottle 150ml $16.95 15% off NOW $14.40
Green to Grow BPA Free! Regular Neck Feeding Bottle 150ml $16.95 15% off NOW $14.40

No doubt you have seen Anamalz before. An Australian design innovation, even at their diminuative stature – just 10cm high! – they are quite the standout pieces. With their delightful organic maple wooden bodies, posable limbs, and amiable expressions, they provide children with a lovely tactile play experience, which will last generations while being kind to the planet.

We love Anamalz here at out house, and have the whole menagerie of 12. My kids love to play with them, and assemble their collections along the dado rail in their bedroom. I must say they do really add personality to a space, feel lovely to hold, and are easily portable, making fabulous go-anywhere buddies for your child.

In addition to the 15% discount, Ekidna Kidswear is giving away a free Anamalz calico bag (holds 3 – 4 animals) and a pack of collector cards when 2 or more animals are purchased in one transaction.

From left:

Anamalz Lion $9.95 15% off NOW $8.45
Anamalz Crocodile $9.95 15% off NOW $8.45
Anamalz Elephant $9.95 15% off NOW $8.45

I must say, that I am a big fan of chemical free options where possible, and there’s no time more important to minimise artificial and chemical ingredients than when your baby is smaill: their little bodies have so much smaller ratios to be able to process toxins, and it just feels right to keep them as natural as possible.

Ekidna Kids makes this easy, with a compact, but thoughtful range of products for the littlest ones. The Under the Nile Organic Vegie teething toys are just the sweetest chew toys, and easy to wash and care for, Aromababy GMO-free organic massage oil delivers the highest quality product to give your baby yummy massages with, and the Nature’s Child organic face wipes and bottom balm offer gentle solutions for your child’s sensitive skin, and how I wish the Dri Liners – a reusable absorbent insert that fits inside any cloth or disposable nappy – existed when my babes were small: I would have save a small fortune in nappies!!

From top left, in rows:

Under the Nile Organic Cotton Carrot Teether $19.95 15% off NOW $16.95
Under the Nile Organic Cotton Mushroom Teether $19.95 15% off NOW $16.95
Nature’s Child Organic Face Wipes (4 pack) $17.95 15% off NOW $15.25
Nature’s Child Dri Liners (3 pack) $19.95 NOW $11.85
Aromababy Organic Massage Oil (100ml) $14.95 NOW $10.15
Nature’s Child Bottom Balm (50 gm) $14.95 25% off NOW $12.70

Ekidna Kidswear stock over 55 quality baby and kids brands including Anamalz, Annabel Trends, Aroma Baby, Babe Mode, Baby Blankie, Baby Legs, Badger Balm, Baobab, Beautiful Soles, Bebe, Bertini, Bud, Brio, Cheeky Little Soles, Chelona, Crocodile Creek, Eternal Creation, Fairy Floss, Fiesta Crafts, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Fruity Faces, Heimess, Humphrey’s Corner, Infancy, Isoki, Itsy Bitsy, Jaffa, Karma Baby, Lark Designs, Latitude Enfant, Little Chipipi, Longueville Media, Mamas & Papas, Marquise, Messaround, Milkwrap, Minihaha, Mondays Child, My Munchkin Home, Nature’s Child, Oobi, Paper Eskimo, Peter Rabbit, Pia Eriksson, Roocci, Russ, Sigg, Skip Hop, Smart Mom, Smirk, Starchild, t4tot, Toys Pure, Uchi, Vintage Kid Designs, WallCandy Arts, Wink Designs, Woof!, so you have a veritable feast of luxe to choose from.

If you want to scoop up some fabulous bargains check out the ‘Specials’ page and feel oh so glad that you did (lots of Oobi in there for you OobiWatchers)!

Ekidna Kidswear charge $6.95 for standard postage, and $9.95 for Express Post, Australia wide. International orders are welcome. Visit the Delivery information page for full shipping and delivery details.