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Mini Whisk - www.miniwhisk.com.au - is the perfect store to head to to pick up some great products to get your kids involved in role play, and enjoying the simple things in life - pottering around the house and garden.

Choose from gift boxed kid-sized waterproof and cotton aprons, chef hats, cooking sets, a variety of themed gift hamper boxes - available exclusively through Mini Whisk’s online store, so snap them up here - children’s gardening tools and gloves, cookie cutters, pizza sets, cooking utensils, library bags, cookbooks, mini purses, and much more.

Mini Whisk turns one today and is celebrating this landmark achievement the whole month of September.

Anastasia at Mini Whisk is kindly offering all KidStyleFile readers FREE postage OR a  FREE pressie with all orders over $20.00 until September 30.

Here’s process for ordering:

Email orders@miniwhisk.com.au, with the products you would like to purchase and mention ‘KidStyleFile‘. Choose to pay via direct debit, cheque or money order, and Anastasia will send you an invoice with free postage applied. Choose to pay via Paypal to elect to receive a special birthday present in lieu of the free postage.

Free shipping applies to all Australian orders only; International orders receive a birthday surprise gift instead.

New at Mini Whisk is their delightful double-sided bunting, Cowboy Kitchen Fun Apron, and innovative children’s smocks in a range of cute designs which include a handy transparent pocket on the back - perfect to place your kids name to avoid confusion at going home time!

So new that they haven’t been loaded on to the Mini Whisk website yet, are the delightful handmade Babushka Dolls and Wise Owls.  These sweet handmade softies feature the same quality designer print on both sides, are filled with quality hobby fill, and are machine washable. Email orders@miniwhisk.com.au if you’d like to order these.

Also, stay tuned for Mini Whisk’s Christmas 2008 range, which will be available early-mid October. Here’s sneak preview of what will be available: cotton Christmas aprons with gorgeous vintage Christmas fabric,  Christmas waterproof aprons, Christmas baking sets - ‘Little Drummer Boy’, ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’ & ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’,  Partridge in a Pear Tree softies, bunting, and exquisite Santa stockings complete with a present inside for the mini-chef.

Clockwise from top left in rows:

‘Cowboy’ Bunting flag $29.95
‘Oh so sweet’ Bunting flag $29.95
Children’s Pizza Set $34.95
Mini Wallets $12.95
Babushka Dolls  $19.95 - See above for ordering details
Wise Owls $14.95 See above for ordering details
Children’s Chef Hat $19.95
‘Cowboy’ Kitchen Fun Apron $29.95
Xmas Gift Box available late October - $TBA
‘Apples’ Smock $32.95

Mini Whisk charges $8.00 postage per order, Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped FREE. Mini Whisk ships internationally. See the Mini Whisk site for details.

Today is National Premmie Day. Chances are you know someone, or are someone, who’s had a prem baby: each year over 20,000 newborn Australian babies are admitted to Neo-natal Intensive Care Units and Special Care Nurseries owing to their pre-term arrival.

Today is the day to spare a thought - and a dollar or two - for those that toil to save the lives of little babies needing medical assistance, to those tiny little souls who fight so fiercely for survival and triumph over the odds, and to those angel babies who didn’t stay in this life long, but who profoundly touched the lives of those around them while they did.

Elizabeth at La Toriana - www.latoriana.com.au (mum to 3 prem babies herself) is offering KidStyleFile readers a unique opportunity to grab a bargain and support the National Premmie Foundation in their mission to offer support to prem babies and their families.

Make a purchase at La Toriana and receive a KSF exclusive 20% discount, plus a free gift for you. In addition, Elizabeth will donate 10% of your purchase amount to the National Premmie Foundation with an individual card including your name (optional) and donation amount.

Enter discount code ‘premmie‘ at checkout to receive 20% off your order. This offer runs for 3 days only, and ends midnight 27 July, so make haste!

Inspired by Elizabeth’s generosity, KidStyleFile has today made a donation to the National Premmie Foundation. Visit the National Premmie Foundation to make your own donation.

La Toriana sells divine clothing, toys and accessories for little babes from birth, and boys and girls up to 5 years.

Brands stocked include annieB, Britt, Cheeky Little Soles, Dobbin and Drum, Eternal Creation, Finnigan Finn, Hey Baby, Huggalugs, Vanchi, Kee Ka, Lambykins, Oobi, Toys Pure, BumpBuddy, Lazybones, Gertie and Me, Britt, Thurlby Farm, Kids Kitchen, Grommets, Mini Whisk, Annabel Trends, Vintage Kids, Babylicious, Penny Scallan, Tickled Pink, Djeco, Anamlaz, Nana Huchy, Jasnor, Footprints, Tummy Bear, Tea Princess, Alimrose Designs, Fairy Floss Creations, Cuski, and Gaia, and new to La Toriana, Britt, Nanny Pickle, Oopsidaisi and prem baby brands Tummy Bear and Early Birds.

In the La Toriana Premmie Baby section of the store, you’ll find a sweet and thoughtful range of products just for prem babies and their families and friends, including perfect little clothing pieces, and keepsake dolls so you can always remember how teeny your little babe was.

Clockwise from top left:

Early Birds Premmie Jacket $27.95 $22.36 after 20% discount.
Early Birds Premmie Jumpsuit and Hat Set $40.95 $32.76 after 20% discount.
Early Birds Booties $21.95 $17.56 after 20% discount.
Snow White Polar Bear $32.95 each $26.36 after 20% discount.
Cuski Comforter $39.95 $31.96 after 20% discount.
Tummy Bear Keepsake Dolls Weighted: $85.95 $68.76 after 20% discount. Unweighted: $70.95 $56.76 after 20% discount.
Nana Huchy Edwardo the Donkey $25.95 $20.76 after 20% discount.

Of course there’s plenty in store for bigger babies and kids too:

Eternal Creation Boys Tri-colour Long sleeved Tee with Star $36.95 just $29.56 after 20% discount
Finnigan Finn ‘Beth’ Green Cord Winter dress $59.99 just $47.99 after 20% discount

Cheeky Little Soles Superstar $31.95 just $25.56 after 20% discount
Tea Princess Soft Cord Dress Pants $52.95 just $42.36 after 20% discount

Also, La T are now stocking a new jewellery line from Mon Tresor, the ‘Princess Collection‘: delicate bracelets adorned with glass pearls, silver butterfly and dragonfly charms, Swarovski hearts and crystals.

Priced at just $19.95, $15.96 after 20% discount, these make for a very affordable special gift.

You can see all posts and more picks for La Toriana here.

La Toriana charges $7.50 for postage Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free of charge. International orders are warmly welcomed, and there is a currency converter on the site so you can shop in your home currency.

Attention shoppers: the moment you have been hanging out for has arrived: La Toriana’s- www.latoriana.com.au - end of financial year KidStyleFile exclusive sale starts…right now!!

Elizabeth wants to add some spark to your day, and some savings to your pocket: take 30% off store-wide, including sale stock - which gives you up to 70% off sale stock!

Enter discount code ‘KSF30‘ at checkout to receive 30% off your order. Offer ends midnight 30 June, so make haste!

In case you’re new to the show, La Toriana sells divine clothing, toys and accessories for little babes from birth, and boys and girls up to 5 years.

Brands stocked include annieB, Britt, Cheeky Little Soles, Dobbin and Drum, Eternal Creation, Finnigan Finn, Hey Baby, Huggalugs, Vanchi, Kee Ka, Lambykins, Oobi, Toys Pure, BumpBuddy, Lazybones, Gertie and Me, Britt, Thurlby Farm, Kids Kitchen, Grommets, Mini Whisk, Annabel Trends, Vintage Kids, Babylicious, Penny Scallan, Tickled Pink, Djeco, Anamlaz, Nana Huchy, Jasnor, Footprints, Tummy Bear, Tea Princess, Alimrose Designs, Fairy Floss Creations, Cuski, and Gaia, and new to La Toriana, Britt, Nanny Pickle and Oopsidaisi. Check them all out for certain delight.

A few hot picks just landed at La T below for your shopping pleasure.

Clockwise from top left:

Oobi A-Line Stripe Baby Dress $24.95 $17.46 after 30% discount. Also available in red and white stripe. We’ve had these dresses for 2 years now. The girls are almost 4 now, and still wearing them - as tops! How great is that great-looking easy-wear-anywhere value?
Oobi Jellybaby Tee and Hat Gift Pack $32.95 $23.06 after 30% discount. A great unisex and budget-friendly gift for a newborn.
Britt I Love My Teddy Lounge Set Gift Pack $52.95 $37.06 after 30% discount. Another great gift idea; also comes in pink bear for girls.
Oopsidaisi Wise Owl Hair Ties $4.95 each $3.46 each after 20% discount. Owls are wise, oh so cool, and oh so CHEAP at 30% off. Accessorise, accessorise!!
Alimrose Designs Frilly Milly Apron $24.95 $17.46 after 30% discount. Domestic delight!
Huggalugs Berry Mums Leg/Arm warmers $16.50 $11.55 after 30% discount. These are my very favourite-est Huggers design.
Oopsidaisi All Natural Organic Lip Balm $6.95 $4.86 after 30% discount. I am an unashamed lip-balm addict, and organic makes me feel even better about my habit
Huggalugs Rocketman Leg/Arm warmers $16.50 $11.55 after 30% discount. Blast off into space with Huggers fun for boys.
Britt Design Baby Booties $37.95 $26.56 after 30% discount Kit your little bear out in appropriate attire with these snug as a bug booties.
Britt Design Beaver Reversible Baby Vest $42.95 $30.06 after 30% discount. Cuddly, snuggly fun. Reversible=double duty=SOLD!

You can see all posts and more picks for La Toriana here.

La Toriana charges $7.50 for postage Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free of charge. International orders are warmly welcomed, and there is a currency converter on the site so you can shop in your home currency.

Children love role play, and it’s a great way to engage kids in play that also teaches them real life skills.

Take it a step further, and involve them in your kitchen activities; you never know, you may just have a genuinely talented little Jamie or Nigella in your midst (I was going to say Gordon, but, well - y’know!)

Mini Whisk - www.miniwhisk.com.au - is the perfect store to head to to pick up children’s aprons, a variety of themed gift hamper boxes and cooking, gardening and homeware accessories.

Choose from gift boxed kid-sized waterproof and cotton aprons, chef hats, cooking sets, birthday gift hamper boxes, children’s gardening tools and gloves, cookie cutters, pizza sets, cooking utensils, library bags, cookbooks, mini purses, and more.

Anastasia at Mini Whisk is kindly offering all KidStyleFile readers a 20% discount store-wide off all orders until 15 June 2008.

Email orders@miniwhisk.com.au, with the products you would like to purchase and mention ‘KidStyleFile‘ and Anastasia invoice you less the 20% discount. Payment is accepted by direct debit, cheque or money order.

Mini Whisk’s children’s gift hamper boxes are ideal pressie, and are available in a comprehensive range of themes. Mini Whisk Gift Hampers are only available through Mini Whisk’s online store, so snap them up here 20% off!

Clockwise from top left:

Children’s cooking hamper - Master Chef Ultimate $99.95 $79.96 after 20% discount
Children’s cooking hamper - Princess chef Ultimate $99.95 $79.96 after 20% discount
Mini Whisk Birthday Hamper $45.95 $36.96 after 20% discount
Children’s Pizza Box Set Deluxe $84.95 $67.96 after 20% discount
Gardening Fun Hamper $65.95 $52.76 after 20% discount
Max the Monkey Hamper $54.95 $43.96 after 20% discount
Children’s Chef Hat $19.95 $15.96 after 20% discount
Background image Mini Whisk Waterproof Aprons $27.95 each $22.36 after 20% discount worn by mannequin, and Anastasia’s cutie Ella.

Mini Whisk charges $8.00 per order, Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped FREE. Mini Whisk ships internationally. See the Mini Whisk site for details.

Autumn is is full swing, and it’s time to get serious about stocking up for winter.

It’s always wise to plan ahead with new season’s kid’s clothing; it’s not like adult clothing in that manufacturing runs are rarely repeated: once it’s gone it’s gone.

For all of April, La Toriana - www.latoriana.com.au - is offering KidStyleFile readers a fabulous 20% off store-wide offer. Enter code april at the discount code section at checkout.

La T has lots of cute boys gear as well as gorgeous girls designer clothes from birth to 5 years.

Select from brands including Hey Baby, annieB, Cheeky Lil Soles, Dobbin and Drum, Eternal Creation, Finnigan Finn, Huggalugs, Vanchi, Kee Ka, Lambykins, Oobi, Toys Pure, BumpBuddy, Lazybones, Gertie and Me, Britt, Thurlby Farm, Kids Kitchen, Grommets, Mini Whisk, Annabel Trends, Vintage Kids, Babylicious, Penny Scallan, Tickled Pink, Djeco, Anamlaz, Nana Huchy, Jasnor, Footprints, Tummy Bear, Tea Princess, Alimrose Designs, Fairy Floss Creations, Cuski, and Gaia.

The Tea Princess range sold out fast in the first round, and has been restocked, and Eternal Creation Winter stock has arrived, so go to it!

I adore these Tea Princess hand-knitted 80s-inspired Legwarmers, $12.95 $10.36 after 20% discount. (UPDATE: I received my order of 2 pair of these (they smell so good! I don’t want to wash them!!, plus Dino and Butterfly Bump Buddies, Mini Whisk Chef Hats (5 of!! - great for pressies), and Finnigan Finn Tights. The Finnigan Finn tights are such great winter weight quality and just that bit different; lovin’ e’em!)

What a cutie! Eternal Creation Winter Baby Blue Dress $45.95 $36.76 after 20% discount. Matching headband $12.95 $10.36 after 20% discount.

Your little man will look so smart, and you’ll save a bundle with this ethically produced Eternal Creation Tee, Pants and Vest Pack for $115.95 $92.76 after 20% discount. Pieces also sold separately.

Lambykins Superfine Australian Merino Hot Choc Urban Blanket and Hat Set $142.95 $114.36 after 20% discount.

La T are now going all out on Summer stock too massive savings to be had: take 20% off all marked prices. View the Specials page to view all sale items.

These deals are 100% pure goodness from La Toriana, friends, it brings the discount up to the 60% mark on some items! The KidStyleFile bird is singing CHEAP so loud, it can be heard by dogs in Alaska!!!

Oobi Watchers take note: La Toriana has some great discounts on Oobi girls clothing, notably the iconic 1950s Party Dresses. You can also pick up the matching bloomers and hats for a song. Head straight to the Oobi product page to scoop the pool.

You can see more of my picks from La Toriana here.

La Toriana charges $7.50 for postage Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free of charge. International orders are warmly welcomed, and there is a currency converter on the site so you can shop in your home currency.

La Toriana - www.latoriana.com.au - is passionate about kids, and providing quality service to Mums, and it shows. With such an extensive and and high quality range of products on offer, and a dedication to providing the best in customer care, not to mention the fantastic shopping incentives, La Toriana is deserving of its name’s meaning: ‘triumphant’.

La Toriana is currently having a super sale, and in addition to these great savings, La Toriana is offering KidStyleFile readers an additional 10% discount off sale and non-sale stock!!

Take your pick from brands including Hey Baby, annieBs, Cheeky Lil Soles, Dobbin and Drum, Eternal Creation, Finnigan Finn, Huggalugs, Vanchi, Kee Ka, Lambykins, Oobi, Toys Pure, BumpBuddy, Lazybones, Gertie and Me, Britt, Thurlby Farm, Kids Kitchen, Grommets, Mini Whisk, Annabel Trends, Vintage Kids, Babylicious, Penny Scallan, Tickled Pink, Djeco, Anamlaz, Nana Huchy, Jasnor, Footprints, Tummy Bear, Alimrose Designs, Fairy Floss Creations and, Cuski and Gaia.

Enter ‘kidstyle‘ at the discount code section at checkout to knock a further 10% off the price. Too easy!

My hot picks are:

The adorable, irresistible, Mini Whisk children’s chef hats available in Vanilla and Pink only $11.98 less 10% = $10.78 (RRP$19.95)

Vintage Kid Long Sleeved Tees ‘Retro Space’ and ‘China Doll’ $29.95 less 10% = $26.95 (RRP $39.95) (How I wish they made these in adult sizes!)

Dobbin and Drum Tee Pee $230 less 10% = $207 (RRP $295)

Oobi Blue Cornflower Dress $34.95 less 10% = $31.45 (RRP $48.95)

Eternal Creation Pants $34.05 less 10% = $30.64 (RRP $49.95)

Hey Baby All in One Baby Wrap (available in blue and pink) $39.95 less 10% = $35.95, as featured in ‘My Child’ magazine. Seriously the most practical ‘bunny rug’ you’ll ever have, easy wash and wear, and don’t even get me started on the cute factor. Every Peanut should have one of these!

Also, don’t forget to register for the La Toriana newsletter to go into the draw for the new subscribers $50 voucher giveaway, drawn on the 1st of each month. There’s also a ‘Refer a Friend’ initiative that gives you and you friends additional chances to win.

International customers are warmly welcomed: there is a currency converter so you can shop in your home currency - perfect!

Postage is $7.50 flat Australia wide.

International customers please contact the lovely Elizabeth for a fast and friendly shipping quote.