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Today’s post written by Anna

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True to the sound of it’s name Yooneek – www.yooneek.com.au (pronounced ‘unique’) is a unique new store with it’s finger on the pulse when it comes to highly innovative and stylish products. Yes, Yooneek is one of those stores that has the serious ‘it’ factor going on!

You won’t find anything at Yooneek that doesn’t have ‘it’: that magical infusion of function and style, a little bit of quirk and of course the best of the best in quality – many products boast an original European design.  This an emporium of funky wares designed to bring happiness and ease to modern life, home and outdoor living spaces – with prices that don’t induce “guffaw, cough, splutter” when you glance at the price tag!

The doors are being flung wide open at Yooneek with a sale of up to 65% off the RRP of selected brands in their Kids Department. Discounted brands include some KidStyleFile favourites like:  WallCandy, Trunki, Kipiis, KidsonRoof, Automoblox, Boon, Bilibo, Playsam and Wheely Bug. This fantastic sale continues only while stocks last until 31 March 2010.

Starting from as little as $20, this sale is a fantastic opportunity to snap up some WallCandy to decorate your nursery, child’s bedroom or playroom. Included in the sale is the best-selling Season shown at number ten below, and the new design called Smarts – a 3 step art program designed to enhance newborn and infant cognitive development.

Meal time at our house has always been a fairly messy affair. But with an independent 14 month old now in the mix; let’s just say things have gone to a whole other level! I am constantly reaching for a bib, and really, whatever is closest to minimise the damage! Enter Kipiis bib clips to my rescue – designed to transform a napkin, kitchen towel or cloth nappy into a convenient, instant bib. This very clever product is currently on sale at Yoonneek -  25% off in fact!

Christmas saw a new addition in our little family, her name is ‘Harley’ and she is simply delightful! On a recent interstate holiday, she was the talking point for every adult near us in the airport, and she provided some much needed entertainment for our three little ones. I just love the entire Trunki range, and Yooneek is a great place to stock up on all things Trunki for any upcoming holiday adventures. Trunki ride on-luggage is currently 10% off at Yooneek. Plus new products just arrived are the Trunki Holsters for adding some H2O for your travels, as well as the Saddlebag – with one twist this cool messenger bag doubles as a comfy saddle for your Trunki. So thoughtful and so funky!

Last, but not certainly not least, and in fact exclusive to Yooneek, are the unique, limited edition Raplapla dolls. These contemporary rag dolls are made by Erica Perrot from Canada.  Raplaplas are simply charming creations. Each one is a character, with a magnificent smile, ready to come alive and play with  plenty of scope left for your little one’s imagination. My favourite is ‘Tim’ a little more Clark Kent than Superman – he is just too cute for words!

There is lots to peruse at Yooneek. When you’re all done checking out out all the fabulous finds in the Kid’s Department, skip on over to play in the rest of the store for some unique home wares and gifts to spoil yourself with.

1. Trunki ‘Harley’ $89.95 on sale for $81.00
2. Boon – Frog Pond$69.95 on sale for $55.00
3. Trunki Holsters $15
4. Kipiis bib clips $15.95 on sale for $11.95
5. Automoblox $54.95 on sale for $45.00
6. Raplapla dolls ‘Lison’ $75.00 (gift boxed)
7. Raplapla dolls ‘Tim’ $75.00 (gift boxed)
8. WallCandy Smarts $55.00 on sale for $50.00
9. WallCandy Chalkboard Animals $99.95 on sale for $55.00
   
10. WallCandy Season $99.95 on sale for $85.00
    
11. Trunki Saddlebags $25.00
12. WallCandy Count $79.95 on sale for $45.00
    

Yooneek stock some truly unique products from the following range of designers: Automoblox, Bilibo, Boon, Bucket ina bag, Candela, Danny Cheung, Dekoop, DesignByThem, Doorganizer, Dosh, Driinn, Flux, Innermost, Isa Toys, Joseph Joseph, Kidsonroof, Kipiis, KOR ONE, Lamy, Magppie, Mobilet, mysmartpac, Nanda Home, Nuance, Peek-a-box, Pension Fur Produkte, Playsam, Plus D, Pulpo, Raplapla, Side By Side, Spike, Tea Forte, The Laundry Bag, The Teaspot, Travelpac Design, Trendform, Trunki, Wall Candy, Wetnoz, Wheely Bug and Wild and Wolf.

Yooneek use Fastway Couriers and Australia Post for delivery. Freight is a low $8.00, delivering anywhere in Australia. See the Customer Care page for full shipping information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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With the school holidays coming up (or starting now, if you’re in Tassie!) I bet a whole heap of you are planning to go away somewhere. It doesn’t matter if it’s overnight to grandma’s house, or a two week trip to Disneyland, you’re going to need some bits and pieces to keep the kids amused and organised, and the place head first is Little Explorers – www.littleexplorers.com.au.

HOT TIP: If you’re scratching your head on what to do this holidays, you can search through Little Explorers’ directory of fun, exciting, kid-friendly places to go, and gather info on taking the kids outdoors and travelling with their FREE articles.

Ok, so now you’ve decided to go on the road, what do you need?

First of all you’ll need a bag to pack the multitudes of gear in.  With a range from Rush, GR8X and Kiddysac, and some sweet little changemat clutches from ChangeMates to pop in your bag for any little ones still in nappies, you have no excuse not to find something gorgeous – and the great thing about the Rush trolley suitcases is that they’re so easy to spot on the baggage reclaim circuit!

Next you need to find things to put in the new bag.  Swimwear is usually an essential packing item for any holiday with active kids, and Little Explorers have a huge amount to choose from for girls and boys.  What about Cuddlefish at heavily reduced prices? Zoggs are there too, along with 2Chillis, Major Menace and Loose Boots among others. There’s even a section of floaties for the smallest family members.

The last thing to make sure you have before you get on the road is something to feed the kids with!  Eating accessories are ultra-important when you’re travelling – after all, nobody wants to deal with kids who are low on blood sugar!! – so make sure you have a lunchbox packed full of healthy snacks and a drink bottle to hand at all times, plus of course Kipiis are invaluable if you have a messy little eater and the HandySitt portable high chair/booster seat is a nifty way of avoiding those nasty, filthy high chairs that seem to populate airports and such places.

Now make absolutely certain that you don’t miss the super Sale Section at Little Explorers.  It’s huge and packed full of delicious discounts, including top brands at up to 50% off! They’re only there while stocks last, so go go go!

1. Long Tee – Red (sz 2 only), $44.95 $22.50
2. Squidgy Critter – Cow, $19.95 $17.95
3. Aka Pipik Sling – Red Poppy, $99.00 $89.95
4. Major Menace Racers (sz 2 & 3 only), $19.95 $9.95
5. Cuddlefish Buoyancy Swimsuit (medium only), $69.95 $54.95
6. Aussie Flag Boardies, $39.95 $34.95
7. Rush Canvas Backpack – Paper Dolls, $35.95 $32.95
8. ChangeMate Nappy Wallet, $34.95 $31.95
9. Dumpling Dynasty Explorer Kit, $29.95 $27.95
10. Aussie Flag Frilled One Piece, $29.95 $27.95
11. LittleLife Explorer Child Carrier, $469.95 $449.95

Little Explorers stocks products from Sigg, Kipiis, Danish By Design, Baby Banz, Akapipik, GR8X, MacPac, Cuddlefish, Goldbug, 2 Chillis, Zoggs, Outlook, Mr Wolf, Sitro Group, 2 Chillies, Austin, Kiddysac, Lima Bean, Freds, LittleLife, Dumpling Dynasty, Be, Annabel Trends and Loose Boots.

Little Explorers ship Australia-wide using Express Post from $7.00 for parcels up to 500g and $11.00 for parcels up to 3kgs. Please see here for more details.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Psst: looking for an outrageous bargain today?

How about up to 60% off Wallcandy, the simplest most innovative way to decorate a kids’ room with the ease of easy-on-easy-off peel-and-stick non-marking and resuable application?

Want to complete the look and treat your child to some magic? Take up to 60% off the fabulous Isa Toys Magic Castle. Made from recycled cardboard, this delightful take on the indoor cubby, can take rough treatment, and can be DIY customised to your taste.

You can also save 24% off Kipiis Bib Clips, the perfect portable bib solution that turns anything – napkin, cloth nappy, kitchen towel – into a bib with just a clip of the two rounded fasteners; perfect for you, or as a handy gift.

Where???!! Who??!!! When??!! and How can I get my hands on these goodies, I hear, you ask. Well here you go:

Latitude & Longitude, the distributors of Wallcandy, Isa Toys, Kipiis and Trunki, are clearing stock to make room for new goodies, with a 4 day warehouse sale in Sydney from 14- 17 May 2009.

The rest of the country doesn’t miss out either: as an extra special KidStyleFile offer, Latitude & Longitude are offering readers all over Australia the opportunity to get in first, and place phone and email orders on Wallcandy, Kipiis products. Click over to Latitude & Longitude – www.latitudelongitude.com.au – to view the full range of products priced to clear. (Note that Isa Toys Magic Castles are only available to purchase at the warehouse.)

Orders are delivered by Australia Post eParcel service and delivery is charged at cost. View the postage charge schedule here – scroll to the bottom of the page.

To place your order please call Mary on 02 9300 0599 or email info@latitudelongitude.com.au. Offers are available while stocks last.

If you are in Sydney then you can rock along to the physical warehouse to snap up your bargains. Here’s the lowdown on the where, and when:

When:

Thursday, 14 May 2009: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Friday, 15 May 2009: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Saturday, 16 May 2009: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Sunday, 17 May 2009: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm

Where:

39 Forge Street
Blacktown  NSW  2148
(Off Sunnyholt Road at the BP Service Station. You can view a map here – scroll to the bottom of the page.)

Payment: Cash, Eftpos, Visa and Mastercard welcome

Other important details:

• The location is an industrial warehouse on the ground floor.
• Please note that there are no toilet facilities or pram storage at the venue.
• There is ample off-street, and street parking.

Today’s post written by Miki.

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Now that the weather is warming up, I cannot wait to get to the beach!  It’ll be my boy’s first summer where he’s old enough to really enjoy the water and I want to make the most of it.

However, I do worry about his safety around the water and his delicate skin, which is why I’m thrilled to have found Little Explorers – www.littleexplorers.com.au.

With a huge range of gear for ‘out and about’ families including swimwear, bags and travel accessories to name but a few of their categories, I was able to find everything we’ll need for aquatic summer fun and hassle-free travel.

First of all, I do adore the Cuddlefish range – 50+ UV protective fabric and in-built removable floats, these suits also look adorable!  I love how you can just put them on the kids and you’re good to go, no need to worry about floaties every time they want to go back in the water!  I’m also very impressed with the prices on Cuddlefish at Little Explorers; they’re the cheapest I’ve seen anywhere!

There’s a heap of other cool swimwear for girls and boys, plus towels and swim accessories from hot brands like 2 Chillis, Loose Boots, SwimTrainer and more – and don’t miss the Kiddysac Swim Bags which are hot property. You’re good to go!

If you’re going away this summer, make sure you pay a visit to the Travel section of the site for some brilliant products designed to take the stress out of travel with children.  The LittleLife Compact Travel Bed is one such example – weighing well under 1kg, it’s an ideal bed for babies when you’re not at home, and it’s really well priced!  Likewise the 2-in-1 Harness Buddies and the Squidy Neck Pillows are really neat for travel – one stops your toddler from making a bid for freedom where it’s not safe to do so, and the other will reduce whinging on long car or plane journeys!

Also check out the Sale section for some brilliant bargains from designers like Sigg, MacPac, Yoko Ono, 2 Chillis, Cuddlefish, and the list goes on.

KSFers, you’ll be thrilled about this piece of information: until 22 November you can get 10% off at Little Explorers store-wide!  Given that most of the items are already below recommended retail prices, you’re going to scoop some brilliant savings here.  Enter ‘KSF’ at checkout to redeem your extra 10% discount.

There’s a super great range to choose from, as Little Explorers stocks products from Sigg, Kipiis, Danish By Design, Baby Banz, Akapipik, GR8X, MacPac, Cuddlefish, Goldbug, 2 Chillis, Zoggs, Outlook, Mr Wolf, Sitro Group, Austin, Kiddysac, Lima Bean, Freds, LittleLife, Dumpling Dynasty, Be, Annabel Trends and Loose Boots.

Now that you’ve stocked up on all the essentials for getting out and about with the kids this summer, you may be wondering where to take them.  Well don’t worry, Little Explorers can help with that too!  Have a look at their FREE articles on taking the kids outdoors and travelling, and search through their directory of fun, exciting, kid-friendly places to go.

Now we’re all set and ready to go! I’ll see you at the beach

1. Cuddlefish Three Colour Stripey Buoyancy Swimsuit – $69.00 $54.95 $49.45
2. Kiddysac Pink Princess Swim Bag – $32.95 $29.95 $26.95
3. Kid Squidgy Neck Pillows – $16.95 $14.95 $13.45
4. 2-In-1 Harness Buddy – Bear, $29.95 $26.95
5. Cuddlefish Pink & Grey Stripe Buoyancy Swimsuit – $69.00 $54.95 $49.45
6. Rush Racing Car Trolley Bag – $49.95 $45.95 $41.35
7. Kipiis Bib Clips – $14.95 $13.45
8. 2 Chillis Jungle Jane Long-Sleeved Rashie Set – $44.95 $34.95 $31.45
9. Loose Boots Hippie Rashie, $47.95 $44.95 $40.45
10. SwimTrainers – $34.95 $31.95 $28.75

Little Explorers ship Australia-wide using Express Post from $7.00 for parcels up to 500g and $11.00 for parcels up to 3kgs. Please see here for more details.

Today’s post written by Miki
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You know what I love best about winter?

It’s not the hot chocolates with marshmallows melting gooily in them. It’s not the chill in the air that puts colour into my cheeks, it’s not the open fires, it’s not even the winter fashions, although I do love all of those things too.

Nope, what I love best about winter is that it always means the End of Financial Year sales begin! And do I have a doozy for you today

he lovely Mel at The Hip Infant – www.thehipinfant.com.au – has just announced their End of Financial Year sale and it’s oh-so-fab:

Up to 70% off selected items, and as an extra special bonus for KidStyleFile readers there’s an extra 5% off store-wide! Do the maths with me – that’s up to 75% off! Also, you have the jump on the sale, as it doesn’t officially start until Monday 16 June!

Enter ‘KSF‘ at checkout to receive an extra 5% off your order. Discount code is valid until 30 June. All other discount codes are suspended during the sale period. (Head straight to the sale section to start shopping.

The Hip Infant stocks over 85 high end brands including AKA Pipik, Albetta, Alex Toys, Alimrose Designs, Anna & Sally, Annabel Trends, Anne Claire Petit, Baby Einstein, Baby Legs, Babylicious, Benny Boy, Bical, BlaBla, Blink Designs, BUD, Built NY, Bump Buddy, Cheeky Monkey, Christmas Ideas, Coco & Eli, Cuddlefish, David Fussenegger, DiddleDumpling, Dirty Laundry, Elodie Details, Eyetribe, Fiesta Crafts, Flensted Mobiles, Fleurville, For Walls, For Windows, French Bull, Gertie and Me, Go_Home JNR, Green To Grow, Haba, Heimess, Hip Stuff, ID Tee, Inch Blue, Infancy, Jazzy Toes, JellyCats, JewelQueen, Kathe Kruse, Keptin Jr, Kid Squidgy, Kiddopotamus, Kipiis, Lima Bean, Limo Basics, Little Chipipi, Little Einsteins, Little Joey, Little Twig, Liz Knits, Milestone Press, Mill & Mia, Mini Glow, Mitty James, Mon Ange, Moppit, Mum To Mum, My Child, Oeuf NYC, OUCH, Peanut Shell, Present Time, Pure Baby, Rockabye Baby, Rondeau Industries, Rush, Sigikid, Simple Gorgeous Storage, Skip HOP, Smirk Kids, Snugglebum, Snugzeez, Teeny Me, The Hip Infant Basics, The Hip Infant Sneakies, Tiger Tribe, Tippy Toes, Toys Pure, Trunki, Vessel, Wall Candy Arts, WalRUs, and Wee Gallery – phew!

In fact, if it’s stylish and to do with kids then I can’t think of much that The Hip Infant doesn’t stock!

The Hip Infant has everything from baby slings (check out the fab discounts on Aka Pipik and Peanut Shells) to nursery bedding (discounted David Fusseneger, anyone? Ooh, pick me!!), toys to clothes to decor and wall art, ad infinitum.

Also, check out The Hip Infant’s very own product range, including babygrows: The Hip Infant Basics (so popular, the first shipment has already sold out! Keep your eyes peeled though, more landing soon!), and pre-walker shoes: The Hip Infant Sneakies.

Also, I can’t let the moment pass without mentioning the huge discounts on nappy bags (I’m a wee bit notorious for my nappy bag addiction by now, and The Hip Infant is doing nothing to help me get over it I have to say!).

Anna & Sally Chic nappy bags are down to $89.95 from $129.95 and Fleurville Baby Bags – oh how I love Fleurville! – are reduced by $50.00, bringing them down to $148.00! Those are incredibly good prices.

I just have to show you some of my favourite sale items; check ‘em out. Don’t dilly dally too long though, at these prices stock will be gone in a flash! Head straight to the sale section to start shopping.

Anna & Sally Chic nappy bag, $129.95 $89.95
Fleurville baby bag, $198.00 $148.00
Skip Hop lunch bag, $59.95 $39.95
Bical Shoes Socks, $22.95 $15.95
Benny Boy long sleeve tees (various designs), $44.00 $29.95
Built NY bibs, $19.95 $10.95 and look out for the nifty Built NY bottle holders also at $19.95 $10.95
Mill & Mia Boatneck dress red stripe, $69.95 $39.95
Ouch babygrow denim chambray, $24.95 $15.95
Infancy spotty babygrow, $38.50 $29.50 (this one just makes me way too clucky, it’s dangerous!)
Kipiis bib clips, $16.95 $10.95 These are brilliant, I use them to hang a cloth nappy over my boy for really messy meals, but he also loves his Kipiis as a toy! Best thing ever to keep in your nappy bag, covers all eventualities.
Blabla Mini Rosalie, $42.95 $32.95

The Hip Infant charge $7.50 postage flat Australia wide for Express Post/courier delivery. Orders are dispatched within 24 hours of receipt. The Hip Infant also ships internationally. Please visit the Delivery Info page for full information on shipping.