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Update 8:30pm 2 September: Cheryl at Pastel Pink has extended this fab offer until midnight September 7. More time to shop - hurray!

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Today Miki brings you some terrific finds from the marvelous Pastel Pink. They’re not just for girls either, despite the name, so dive on in for joy

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Shopping at Pastel Pink - www.pastelpink.com.au - any day of the week is always a good thing (seriously; have you seen their wrapping yet??! Lush!), but right now is extra specially special. Let me count the ways:

1. There are discounts of up to 60% off across a big range of products in-store right now. I’m talking about Gaia Organic Cotton, Mitsy accessories, Kikki.K stationery, David Fussenegger, Bebe, Baobab, Elk and many, many more!

2. Cheryl at Pastel Pink is offering KidStyleFile readers an additional 25% off storewide*!! This offer is good for the next seven days only until midnight September 7 only, so get in quickly! Enter KSF-7SALE at checkout to claim this fantastic discount.

3. Orders of over $150 get FREE SHIPPING!

4. If you’re after Huggalugs, Cheryl is giving you the choice of whether to use the 25% discount or to take advantage of the Huggalugs special offer: buy two, get the third pair FREE!

5. And if you make a purchase and fill out a brief survey, Cheryl will send you a FREE copy of the latest My Child magazine! Follow the link to the survey on Pastel Pink’s homepage, it’s easy.

All of that is guaranteed to have you champing at the bit. Here are some of my fave finds to inspire you further.

I love the Alimrose bibs and squeakers - they’re absolutely perfect as gifts for a new baby or for a baby shower with their sweet designs and lovely fabrics.

There are some brilliant discounts across the range of Gaia Organic Cotton. Mums of boys, check out the Gaia print range - cute, and at these prices, incredible value!!

The Hess-Spielzeug money boxes are a prime choice to snap up now at cheap-as-chips prices and put away for Christmas. Adorable, beautifully made and a neat idea for encouraging kids to save their coins for something special.

Little Chipipi have added to their range of wall stickers with some fantastic new designs! They also come in brand new Little Chipipi gift boxes. See the range here.

Have a look at the already-heavily-discounted range of Mitsy handbags and the Elk necklaces. Something to suit everyone’s taste here, especially at these prices!

New at Pastel Pink are the Aden + Anais wraps and lightweight blankets (I can recommend the wraps, at 120×120 they’re big enough to wrap even the wriggliest baby!), the ever-popular Cocoon Couture and Kiddysac - and don’t forget that you can take 25% off all of this for the next seven days!

Gaia Gprint hoodie, $29.95 $17.97 $13.47
Gaia Gprint pant, $29.95 $17.97 $13.47
Elk brushed silver pendant, $51.95 $41.97 $31.47
Little Chipipi Red Robin wall stickers, $84.95 $63.71
Hess-Spielzeug money boxes, $22.95 $17.21
Alimrose bunny handsqueaker (red), $15.95 $11.96
Aden + Anais neutral muslin wraps, $54.95 $41.21
Flat Out Bears, $49.50 $37.12
Gingerlilly Nancy Pyjamas, $79.95 $59.96 Perfect for breastfeeding mums, practical AND pretty.
Mitsy White Handbag, $99.95 $39.98 $29.98 This is extraordinary value!!
David Fussenegger damask blanket (black & white only), $189.50 $151.60 $113.70 I love these!

Pastel Pink stock a great range of products from Aden + Anais, Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cocoon Couture, Coffee, David Fussenegger, Elk Accessories, Spiegelburg, Emotion & Kids, FlatOUT Bears, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Keptin-Jr., kikki.K, Kiddysac, Little Chipipi, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Baby (OobiWatchers rejoice!), Skeanies, and Wee Gallery.

Please see here for Pastel Pink’s shipping details, and don’t forget that all orders over $150 ship for free!

*25% off storewide offer is not to be used in conjunction with any other offers, and expires on the 2nd 7th of September at midnight.

Looking for backpacks, bags, tags, drink bottles, sleeping gear, lunch bags and snack keepers, smocks and aprons, sun-hats, rain gear, hair accessories, dress-ups, creative play solutions, funky toys and gifts, and the coolest accessories??

Search no longer: it’s all here at Kinder Kaboodle - www.kinderkaboodle.com.au!

A concept store especially for the pre-schooler, school age and creche-going child, whether you need backpacks and bags, drink bottles, sun-wear, rain-wear, art-ware or sleepover supplies, Kinder Kaboodle is the place for you.

With an incredible range across brands including Alex & Charli, Bazoongi Kids, Bestever, Bobble Art, Boys Don’t Wear Bows, Charlie and Lola, Chelona, Chick Pea, Cocoon Couture, Crocodile Creek, Cupcakes Jewellery, Feef , Fruity Faces, Goldfish Gifts, Happy Guru, Hotbods, Jam Industries, Kiddysac, Kids Cold Packs, Little Chipipi, Little Swish, Milestone Press, Mini Rhubarb, Mini Whisk, 4 My Earth, Oscar Blue, Penny Scallan, Rolly Poly Kids, Rush, Smelly Welly, Tatiri, The Bag Tag Studio, Vintage Kid, Western Chief, and Zebra Crossing Club there is something for every taste and need.

No more rushing around different places looking, Kinder Kaboodle is *the* source!

The question here is not what to buy, but what *not* to buy!! Last week I purchased some new Feef smocks, Alex & Charli drink bottles, and extra Starfish Bump Buddy (can’t have too many of these!!), and I just noticed these socks, which I think we maybe can’t live without!!

I must say that Bernice at Kinder K really goes all out with her gift wrapping; it’s gorgeous! Also, she included a very sweet little gift with the order. Make a purchase and you’ll get one too

To get 15% off the purchase price store-wide pick up a copy of My Child or Australian Parents magazine and access the special discount code.

(Not near a newsagent? Leave a comment on this post, or email me, and I’ll send you the code.)

As the rain pitter-pats outside my window, my first pick of the day is the Penny Scallan rainwear, just landed at Kinder Kaboodle.

The new Penny Scallan raincoats ($49.95) are so soft to touch (not stiff like as per usual ‘plastic’ raincoats situation) and look so groovy! Match them with the new Penny Scallan Boy Stripe and and Penny Scallan Girl Stripe Gumboots ($29.95 per pair) for wet-weather readiness.

Also, I’m loving the new Penny Scallan Pop-up Umbrellas ($19.95), which fold down to a compact 23cm - ideal for popping in school bags.

Other things on the shopping list today:

(Beautiful, huh? Colours make me feel good!!)

I can’t let today’s post go by without mentioning the Feef smocks ($34.95) which I deem to be the best smocks in existence. I know this from experience; we have literally 10 different kinds, and the Feef smocks are the only ones that don’t soak through. They are a made from a thick, but soft, coated fabric that really protects clothes; no more Napisan-ing after playgroup!

If you’re in the market for a super-cool lunch bag for your little one, consider the Bestever Lunch Bags ($29.95 $23.95) How cool is this Croc? also available in Puppy Dog and Zebra.

For drink bottles, you can’t go past Alex & Charli’s Drink Bottles ($14.95) - goodness knows I didn’t

A beautiful new addition to Kinder Kaboodle’s super range of bags are the Chickpea range of products. How gorgeous are these Chickpea Library Bags ($25.95) with their divine vintage-retro prints?

If you are looking for solid colour bags, I highly commend the Kiddysac bags. We have been using our bags for 4 months now and they still look new!!

To ensure your child’s bag doesn’t get lost, consider attaching a Personalised Bag Tag (only $9.95 including postage!) from The Bag Tag Studio. Bernice at Kinder Kaboodle will take your order, and send it to The Bag Tag Studio, who will create your tags and sends it direct to you on Bernice’s behalf to speed up the delivery process. These tags are great quality and come in a wide range of gorgeous styles.

Other things I’m eyeing off are the new cooking products from Mini Whisk (starting from $15.95), the super-cute Bestever bag accessories, $8.95, (pictured above in Bird and Dog, and also available in Sheep and Lion) and the My School Days Record Book ($34.95) from Milestone Press.

Kinder Kaboodle charge $6.00 for parcels up to 500gms and $9.00 for parcels 501gms-3kg, Australia wide. Orders over 3kg will display the charge at checkout. Orders over $120 are shipped free!

International shipping is available. Contact Bernice at Kinder Kaboodle for a fast and friendly quote.

I posted recently on how I got a couple of the Kiddysac backpacks for my kids. Well, here they are, on their way to pre-school this morning.

How cute it that? Too cute!! Just adorable!

Your kids too, can be so lucky, purchase any Kiddysac product from either Kinder Kaboodle - www.kinderkaboodle.com.au - or Rosie Pose - www.rosiepose.com.au, and receive 15% off!

If you shop at Kinder Kaboodle enter ‘KSF’ at the discount code section at checkout to receive 15% off the purchase price.

If you shop at Rosie Pose enter ‘KidStyleFile’ at the discount code section at checkout to receive 15% off the purchase price.

Rosie Pose charge $6.50 flat for Express Postage Australia wide. Choose to have your purchases gift wrapped free of charge! International orders are very welcome. Check here for full shipping details.

Kinder Kaboodle charge from $6.00 postage Australia wide. Orders over $120 are shipped FREE, and gift wrapping on all orders is complimentary. International shipping is available. Contact Bernice at Kinder Kaboodle for a fast and friendly quote.

My kids started pre-school recently, and I bought them new lunch boxes with configurable compartments, and insulated lunch bags. They also need to take along hats, and a spare set of clothing.

I love the practicality of backpacks, but the only ones we had have a zillion different pockets and zippers, and are really a bit complex for current needs, little fingers, and teachers who may need to grab a change of clothes in a hurry.

I spotted the Kiddysac backpacks a while ago, and they caught my eye with their bold fabric colours, happy character appliqués and the simplicity of their easy-open-and- shut drawstring closures.

Cute, huh? And in real life they are much better even than they look on screen!

They are constructed of a thick, quality gabardine-y drill fabric, that adds a slight retro feel, are lined, have adjustable buckle straps and reinforced stitching at the apex of the straps in anticipation of repeated usage. The drawstring is easy for the kids to open and pull closed, which really makes them feel capable and competent; it’s great to see a product for kids that kids can actually use themselves.

The character patches, in designs such as princess, pirate, cat, crocodile, butterfly, and dinosaur, are a thick appliqué.

I’m not exactly sure how they are applied (heat set?), but I’ve tried hard to pick them off, and they ain’t coming!

These bags are the perfect size (45cmx40cm) for a spare set of clothing plus some extras. I’m thinking that when ‘big school’ starts they will fill the perfect role of library bag. Squashable, washable, and super-cute to boot!

Now I know what lovely quality these bags are, I’m looking towards the smaller variety as ‘wrapping’ for Easter goodies.

The ‘dilly bag’ style resonates with me, as my Nan used to make this style of bag, and they had endless uses to us kids.

I know that after they serve their function as wrapping, they will be perfect for storing small treasures. (I know a menagerie of farm and African animals that would go perfectly in these bags!)

Kiddysac also make pencil cases, shoulder bags, and wall pockets. Prices range from $32.95 for the backpacks (45cmx40cm) to $24.95 for large bags (45cmx40cm), $16.95 for medium bags (27cmx20cm), $12.95 for pencil cases (20cmx16cm), $12.95 for handbags (14cmx10cm + 14cm handle length), and $49.95 for hanging wall pocket storage products (60cmx45cm).

Kiddysac products are available from Rosie Pose - www.rosiepose.com.au (backpacks, pencil cases, wall pockets and medium sized bags) - and Kinder Kaboodle - www.kinderkaboodle.com.au (large bags, medium bags, and handbags).

Kinder Kaboodle offers name personalisation on large bag sizes for just $8.00! With a mere 24 hour turnaround to have your bag personalised, this is an irresistible option. No more having to attach labels yourself! Yay!

In addition to this service, Kinder Kaboodle is offering KidStyleFile readers a 10% discount off Kiddysac products. Enter ‘KSF’ at the discount code section at checkout to receive 10% off the purchase price.

Rosie Pose charge $6.50 flat for Express Postage Australia wide. Choose to have your purchases gift wrapped free of charge! International orders are very welcome. Check here for full shipping details.

Kinder Kaboodle charge from $6.00 postage Australia wide. Orders over $120 are shipped FREE, and gift wrapping on all orders is complimentary. International shipping is available. Contact Bernice at Kinder Kaboodle for a fast and friendly quote.