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Post written by Anna

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Do you ever read imagining the tone and sound of the person’s voice you’re reading? If I ever have the pleasure of meeting you in person, you will discover that I am a rather softly spoken individual. But what I am about to tell you today is sending my heart racing and so instead you should imagine me holding a megaphone – because I’m shouting with excitement!

ShopHouse – www.shophouse.com.au is currently holding their BIGGEST EVER STOCKTAKE SALE! Yes, you read it, and hopefully heard me loud and clear – their *BIGGEST EVER* stocktake sale! We’re talking 15-70% off a huge range of top designer labels including Oobi, Chalk n Cheese, Heavenly Creatures,  Polka, Purebaby, Purebaby Kids and Three Little Trees.  In addition to fantastic reductions in price you can also get FREE shipping Australia-wide on all orders over $100 while the sale is on! Sale and free postage offer run until 15 June 2011, while stocks last; no code needed – prices are as marked.

Included in this sale is clothing for babies right up to age 7, boys and girls in every style and colour you can dream of. There is a host of current winter stock from so many of my favourite fashion labels and sweet and happy decor items and accessories from Cocoon Couture, Penny Scallan and Bobble Art, plus gorgeous toys from Lark.

I am squealing with excitement over a couple of my favourites sale items which have to be the Three Little Trees Antarctica Hoodie, so perfect for the weather right now and a steal at just $32.97; the Oobi Tilly – Rosy Tailored Jacket which I’ve had my eye on all season (and now reduced to $39.95) and last mention goes to the Purebaby Newborn Vanilla Knot Hat because I have a new niece or nephew on the way to cherish.

It’s all so adorable, and so *cheap* so I’ll stop shouting at you now and let you GET TO IT quick smart – discounted prices onkly last while stocks do.

ShopHouse stock a brilliant line up of designer labels including Adiri Natural Nurser, Alimrose Designs, and the little dog laughed, Annabel Trends, b.box, Baby Bloch, Baobab, Bobble Art, Bonds, Cocoon Couture,  David Fussenegger, Eco.Kid, En Gry & Sif, Funky Buddha Bibs, Galmatic, Get Fresh, Huggalugs, ID Tee, Jedko Games Co, Kee-Ka, Kiddysac, Kobba Toys, Krooom, Lark, Lil’ Lana, Look at the Wall, Milestone Press, Mill&Mia, Moltex Nappies, Mon Tresor, Mondays Child Pyjamas, Monster Couture, Moppit, Moveables, Noo Designs, OshKosh, Pebbles, Penny Scallan, Polka, Pure Baby, Red Wagon, Rileah Design, Serena + Lily, ShopHouse, Silverado Jewellery, Snugglebum, Teeny Me, The Little Experience and WotNot.

ShopHouse charge a flat rate of $7.50 for e-Parcel delivery or FREE delivery on orders just $100+ until 15 June 2011.  International orders are shipped for AUD$20 for international orders. Click here for full information.

Post written by Anna

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Are you looking for a spot of inspiration today for the apple of you eye? Cast your eye over this delicious round up of apple inspired items: apples on stockings, skirts, dresses, bibs and bloomers. Apples as lamps, hair accessories, necklaces, storage solutions and as toys…apples every-wear!   Go on – take a bite!

1. Oobi Bling Necklace – Apple $14.95 at ShopHouse
2. So Sooki Apple delight pleated skirt $40.00 at Kawaii Kids
3. Apple Patch Denim Leggings/Pants $27.00 $20.00 at My Rocking Wardrobe
4. Mini Happle Lamp – White $79.95 at Oranges and Lemons Boutique
5. Oobi Baby tights – apple $13.95 at Little Styles
6. Aunty Ollie Boho Skirt Red $35.00 $15.00 (USD) at Aunty Ollie
7. ALEX & ANT Apple Bloomers $24.95 at ALEX & ANT
   
8. Oobi Apple print bib $9.95 at ShopHouse
9. Giddy Giddy Red apple hairclip $9.95 at Little Styles
10. Penny Scallan Hair accessories tin – apple $29.95 at Little Styles
11. Rhubarb Baby Girl Apple Romper $29.95 $23.96 at Kids Boulevard
12. Lark Apple Rattle $9.95 at Lark
13. Smafolk Apple delight l/s dress $49.95 at Baby’s Got Style
14. Living Like Lulu – Hidden Stacking Apples $89.95 at Oranges and Lemons Boutique

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.

As part of our Christmas coverage this year we are sharing with you our own personal picks for our kids. Today we’re featuring Anna’s picks. Enjoy! – Ange

Read all Christmas 2010 coverage to date here.You can view last year’s picks here.

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Anna her children, 6,5 and almost 2 years

There is much excitement in the lead up to Christmas as my husband and I think, plan, save and purchase special gifts for our children. It is one of my most favourite things to do! As we consider what their list of wants, together with what we know they will love, we always find it a special time to reflect on how much they have grown since the previous Christmas and marvel over all the new developments in their life. My beautiful babies are growing up!

Our boys are in the midst of a passionate phase of making stuff. Nothing seems to make it to our recycling bin at the moment unless it has been turned in to a rocket ship, or a monster, or a vehicle for the said monster. To fine tune all this making they are being gifted with a makedo activity set each and some great new LEGO. The new release Graeme Base book for summer reading, some great little stocking suffers from the ever handy Lark, and a hip summer tee to pop in their sack (gee, Santa, you’ve got *great* style!).

Our little princess has already moved into a ‘big girl’ bed and hot on the heels of Christmas, she will turn two. So, I have in mind a bedroom makeover, transforming it from nursery to a little girl’s room with the help of some very gorgeous fabric wall stickers from Mae. She will also receive a Peek-a-boo bag which will be a great toy her brothers can help her with, a special doll (to go in the pram she is being gifted by her doting Grandmother) and a pretty dress for Christmas day.

And the cherries? Well it simply could not be Christmas without cherries…and lots of them!

Christmas Gifts for our Boys:

1. Lego Atlantis Guardian of the Deep $24.99
2. Lark Handmade Set of Traditional Spinning Tops $7.95
3. Lark Handmade Harmonica in Box $7.95
4. Lego Creator Ferocious Creatures $49.95
5. The Legend of the Golden Snail by Graeme Base $19.97
6. Makedo activity set – ‘find and make’ robot $15.00
7. Ouch Ahoy Captain Tee – Grey $29.95
8. Cried Wolf Pencil Tee $44.95

Christmas Gifts for our Little Princess:

1. Angel Sleeve Dress – Peach $30.00
2. Miss Ruby May Posy Doll – Petal $59.95
3. Mae Twitter Wall Decal $44.95
4. Peek-a-boo Bag – Sugar ‘n’ Spice $26.95

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.

Today’s post written by Anna

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It appears a tradition has been started in our family. My little girl has twice been gifted a special toy tea set at Christmas from her doting Aunty, the first one was a present while she was still in utero! Because of my shared love of a cup of tea and the beautiful role-playing fun that blossoms around a tiny tea set, this is one tradition I love and want to continue. So, in expectation of what’s in store for Christmas, here’s a little roundup of what’s currently on the market (*wink, wink* dearest Aunty!)

You will find a gorgeous array of tin tea sets for little people, many presented in a lovely matching suitcase. There are sets made from wood like the gorgeous one from Plan Toys and colourful ceramic ones too. There are fabric sets that come in a matching carry bag, or how about a cute knitted set?  For a unique handmade tea set you might like to check out the collection of sets at Etsy – there are also patterns if you are handy enough with some crochet needles yourself?!

If you have a little man who would like to share in the fun of a tea party, there is a gorgeous Blue Sailboat Design. Or if you are a collector yourself (and money is no obstacle) you might like to check out these vintage and antique toy tea sets – what an amazing collection! Set the scene for some special Tea Parties with Mae’s gorgeous repositionable fabric stickers on your walls, or the Mini Mae collection to get you in the mood for a cuppa, wherever you take them.

1. Mae Tea Time Mini Stickers $19.95 at Mae
   
2. Mae Tea Time Wall Stickers $79.95 at Mae
   
3. Little Styles Tin Tea Set – Pink Flower $57.95 at Little Styles
   
4. Baby’s Got Style Tin Tea Set in Suitcase – Pink $54.95 at Baby’s Got Style
   
5. Plan Toys – Wooden Tea Set $49.99 at Metro Mum
6. Lark Cornishware Classic Knitted Tea Set $79.95 at Lark
   
7. Dyles My first tea party playbag $38.95 at Little Styles
   
8. Sparkle T Spotti tea set $52.95 at Little Styles
9. Lark Pink Spotty Floral Knitted Tea Set $69.95 at Lark
   
10. Cuckoo Nest Handmade Tea Set $79.00 at Lark

Please check individual sites for shipping details, and always remember to look at KidStyleFile’s All Current Deals page to make sure you’re getting the best deal available.

Today’s post written by Leah

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I’m so excited, as today I have been given the very honour of debuting a brand new  store specialising in Australian Fashion for 0-5 year olds with a community and ethical conscience. Let me formally introduce Giggle & Grow – www.giggleandgrow.com.au – who take great delight in sourcing  products that have been ethically made and supporting businesses that give back.

Giggle & Grow have a great range of products that are made and owned by some beautiful Australian Mums with new ones added daily as they expand their repertoire of fantastic labels. The range currently includes Pure Baby, Monstar Kids, Minimink, Sassilu, Amberease, Milk Baby, Oscar Blue, Lark, Wotnot, minimink, Vintage Kid, Baby Teresa (who donate a like outfit to a child in need for every outfit sold) Ergo Pouch and the favourite ERGObaby Carrier, with Hullubullu, And Me Too, White Soda, Monstar Kids and Little Bubble and Tree coming soon.

There is a mass of ideas to  source the perfect gift for the mum who has everything and both gift wrapping and a gift service are available if you need a little help. Giggle & Grow also donate 5% of their profits to the Cranio-Maxilo Foundation. I just love to see a store where my purchases help others.

If you are on the look out for a baby carrier, you really can’t go past the ERGObaby carrier for comfort for both you and babe. Giggle & Grow are ERGObaby users themselves and believe that the ERGO is the must have baby accessory and have reduced each carrier to a lower than low price (starting at $130.00) to help you begin your babywearing journey. But hurry, at these prices they are certain to sell out fast!

As a grand opening special Sarah Jayne at Giggle & Grow is offering all KSF readers FREE express postage on all orders (excluding the ERGObaby carriers which are already listed at a bargain price). Simply use redemption code ‘grandopening‘ at check out until 15 October 2010.

1. Sassilu Holly dollies $40 (Australian made)
2. Lark Duckie slippers $25 (Ethically made)
3. Breeze Baby sling $79 (Australian owned)
4 & 5. Ergo Pouch sleeping bags 1 tog $69.95 (Australian owned & organic)
6. Oscar Blue 25mm Sherbet Swirl boutique bow (Australian made)
7. Milk baby room spray (Australian owned & organic)
8 & 9. Vintage Kid Retro Space & Yippee cowboy nappy covers $26.95 (Australian owned)

Giggle & Grow posts Australia wide for the flat fee of $8.00. International orders are welcome. Please email Giggle & Grow for a quote.

Today’s post written by Leah

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Birthdays, christenings, baby showers and the birth of a new baby are joyous occasions that I eagerly anticipate. There’s nothing more special than welcoming a new little person into the world, and I often prepare months in advance. I seek out the finest gift  that my budget can manage; something, that when unwrapped will be loved, used and appreciated. I know it’s not all about the present….but for me the giving is extremely pleasurable.

I’ll let you in on a little secret spot where you can stock up on some of the greatest gifts around: Kids Gift List – www.kidsgiftlist.com.au. Filled to the brim with delights – Quirky – check; Fashionable – check;  Cute and snuggly – check;  functional yet attractive – check; unique – check;  affordable – check – the perfect gift waiting right here for you to snap up!  I have my eye on the Cuddle Cat and M is for Metal book (both featured in Shop 4 Kids magazine) for an upcoming ‘Lil’ Rocker’ birthday party and the Lark Easter Egg Box as a possible treat for my colleagues over the holiday break (they always refuse chocolate, but I’m sure they won’t be able to resist these!).

Another great feature of the Kids Gift List site is that you can create your very own gift list to share with family and friends, which I’m sure will take the frustration of gift selection away from some of the relos who, despite their best intentions, never get quite right.

Now for the biggest celebration of the day – for the next 3 days only until midnight 28 February 2010, the lovely Monique at Kids Gift List is paying it forward and offering all KSF readers a whopping 30% off store-wide – including sale stock reduced by up to 65% (also be sure to check the Sooki Baby category for more sale pieces!): that means you can save up to ***75% off!**** Woo *hoo*! The magic code to enter at checkout ‘LOVEASALE‘. (Don’t we all?) Pass it on to give this gift to your friends

Prices quoted below are available with code (read above), while stocks last only until midnight 28 February 2010.

1. KGL Marble Game $8.95 LESS 30%= $6.27
2. Build-It Space Exlporer $39.95 LESS 30%= $27.97
3. Lark Easter Egg Box $39.95 LESS 30%= $27.97
4. Create it Daisy $14.95 LESS 30%= $10.47
5. Cuddle Mouse $64.95 LESS 30%= $45.47 OR Cuddle Cat $64.95 LESS 30% = $45.47
6. Oobi Eek the Chocolate Mouse $29.95 $14.95 LESS 30% = $10.47
7. Cowboy Dress Ups (featured in Shop 4 Kids) $49.95 LESS 30% = $34.97
8. Cowgirl Dress Ups $49.95 LESS 30% = $34.97
9. M is for Metal $31.95 LESS 30% = $22.37
10. Save Some Green for Me! Tee $38.95 $18.95 LESS 30%= $13.27
11. Sudo Frankie Skinny Jean Grey $79.95 $36.95 LESS 30%= $25.87
12. Farm Play Set Was $39.95 LESS 30%= $27.97
13. Sudo Lucas Tee Mint $39.95 $24.95 LESS 30%= $17.47

Kids Gift List stock an immense varirty of items from such brands as: Alex Designs. Baufix, Cinti does Vintage, Cheeky Little Soles, CocoonCouture, Heavenly Creatures, KGL Gifts, Knox and Floyd, Knuffle Kid, Lark Designs, Isa Toys, Little Chipipi, The Little Experience, The Little Experience, Little Red Pear, Look at the Wall, Maiike, Merrigold, Miriam Bereson, Oobi, Raggidy Rag Dolls, Owly Shadow Puppets, Rockabye Baby, Rosie Flo, Sooki Baby, Sparrowkids, Sudo, Taltrade, Tee P, Tiny Revolutionary, Tiny Tribe, Tonic Baby and Zacharia Bier.