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Written by Domenica

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I love the joy on my children’s faces when they realise that an item is personalised with their name on it – it seems to give them a real sense of ownership and pride. If you are looking for some personalised products to brighten up your little one’s world then head straight to Mooo – www.mooo.com.au – where they are well-known for their high quality personalised products. Available in a huge range of funky design and colour combinations, the personalisation doesn’t end with just your little one’s name either!

Right now Mooo are offering a fab deal on their Bag Combos. If you buy a medium Mooo backpack you’ll receive a 20% discount on a coordinating lunch bag; plus, if you buy a Mooo library bag you’ll receive 20% off a standard or large pencil case. No code is necessary (discount will be automatically applied), but please note the offer ends midnight AEST on 19 February 2012. See here for full terms and conditions.

Mooo’s range of products doesn’t end with bags; they also stock an amazing range of clothing, wall stickers, wooden puzzles, stationery, canvas art, height charts and books. Join Club Mooo to be the first to be updated about special offers, discounts and super cute free stuff.

Mooo postal charges start at a super low $2.90 Australia-wide. Orders over $200.00 are shipped free, Australia-wide. Read the Mooo Ordering/Delivery page for full details.

Post written by Miki

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Just about all parents who have preschool, kinder or school-aged children are now in the full swing of getting ready to send their kids back to school. One of the items you’ll be needing to keep all the children’s shiny new gear together is a decent set of name labels – you’ll be sticking them on drink bottles, lunch boxes, exercise books, diaries, text books, bag tags and even in shoes and clothing, so it’s worth investing in some good quality ones that won’t peel off in the wash or schoolyard.  Luckily, name labels tend to be very affordable, even for the highest quality ones.

Below, in no particular order, is a selection of KidStyleFile’s favourite brands for personalised name labels.  Most of these brands offer many different types of labels, from the all-purpose vinyl ones to iron-on for clothing, right through to shoe labels. Get the kids to help you choose, and have fun with it!

In no particular order:

one. That’s Mine Labels – Schoolies Range, from $11.00
two. Stuck On You – Artist Series Name Labels, $29.95
three. Mooo Name Label Value Packs, from $39.90 $29.95
four.  Bosco Bear – Signature Collection, $19.95
five. Baby Smiles Boutique (Etsy Seller), USD$9.95
six. IdentiKid Large Vinyl Labels, $25.00
seven. Cash’s Designer Vinyl Stickers, $19.95
eight. Bright Star Kids Stick On Name Labels, from $13.95
nine. OzLabels, $19.00
ten. StickyBiz Name Labels, $18.95

Please check individual stores for shipping costs. Also make sure you read the KidStyleFile All Current Deals page to be sure you’re getting the best deal.

Written by Domenica

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Bags, bags, bags! I have my own (ahem) slight obsession with them, so it seems appropriate that I undertake some research in the name of KidStyleFile’s ‘Back To School’ backpack and library roundup. I must admit, some of the bags had my heart racing a little with that ‘have to have it’ kinda feeling, including the Fernando Bear Packpack by Beatrix NY and the Cocoon Couture Library Bags – so sweet!

We are spoiled for choice these days with so many different designs to choose from, and of course functionality is always an important consideration too. So, whether you are after a backpack, a messenger bag, a drawstring bag, a tote bag, a daysack, a library bag, a kinder bag, a swim bag … or just a bag to be seen out and about in, we hope you’ll find one that will have your child counting down the days until kindergarten or school starts.

In no particular order of preference:

1. Skip Hop Zoo Bee Backpack – Haggus & Stookles – $34.95
2. Allerhand Kids Backpack Shadow – Haggus & Stookles – $77.00
3. Stephen Joseph Go Go Backpack – Ballet – Metro Mum – $26.99
4. Little Life Animal Daysack – Shark – Haggus & Stookles – $48.95
5. Medium Personalised Backpack – Mooo – $49.95
6. Lassig Mini Messenger Bag (4 Designs Available) – Metro Mum $49.95
7. Poppy Lou Little Miss Bus Ride Backpack – Baby’s Got Style – $35.00
8. Peace Little Eco Backpack - Cornflowerblue – $49.50
9. Fernando Bear Packpack Beatrix NY – Cornflowerblue – $54.50
10. Fluf Organic Cotton Backpack I Heart You – Kindred Gifts – $39.95
11. Poppy Lou Jazzi Snazzy Giraffe Library Bag – Baby’s Got Style – $35.00
12. Personalised Backpack – Stuck On You – $49.95
13. Shoulder Bag – Gorgeous Giraffe – The Infant Boutique – $39.95
14. Tiger Tribe Rainbow Drawstring Bag - Little Styles – $19.95
15. FREAK*O*BAG™ Monster With Horns Where Did You Get That? – Was $17.95 Sale $12.56
16. Bobble Art Swimming/Library Bag Traffic - Lime Tree Kids – $24.95
17. Bobble Art Swimming/Library Bag Multi Heart – Lime Tree Kids – $24.95
18. Oobi Booky Library Backpack Truck - Little Styles – $12.95
19. Magic Circus Library Bag – Cocoon Couture – $14.95
20. Enchanted Forest Library Bag – Cocoon Couture – $14.95

 See individual stores for details of discounted prices as marked in red. Please check individual stores for shipping information and don’t forget to check KidStyleFile’s All Current Deals page for any special deals that might be available.

 Written by Melody

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Mooo- www.mooo.com.au - is my favourite store at the moment because my household is all excited about my eldest child Jude making his big school debut this year. With the need for a new bag, lunch bag, swim bag, smock, shoes and uniform, the shopping list is huge! To make sure once it is bought that it all comes home I have invested in one of Mooo’s super saver packs which include a great variety of name labels. So much better than just scrawling his name on things – we were even able to choose from heaps of design, colour and font combinations – after careful deliberation we finally settled on the funky little monkeys with a navy background.

The best thing about focusing on all things school this week is that Mooo has major discounts available on these awesome labels. The Super Saver Value Pack came in at under half price so I decided to get a couple more for the other kids too. There are lots of value packs to choose from and all discounted. Another option that is a great idea are the shoe dots with clear overlays . Simply stick these on top of your child’s round vinyl name label and place in their shoes to withstand all manner of wear and tear – perfect for my kids who always seem to come home with the wrong shoes.

Mooo has six fantastic label value packs to choose from, all discounted, and all in time for first days at childcare, kindergarten, or big school. There are iron-on clothing labels, shoe dots, book labels, gift labels and more. These value packs are available for a limited time only and no code is needed – thanks to Mooo nothing should ever go missing again!

Mooo name label value mixed packs are the easiest and cutest way to identify your belongings while getting the best value for money:

1. The Super Saver Value Pack, Was $61.75 Now $29.95
2. The Basic Label Pack, Was $39.90 Now $29.95
3. The Basic Mixed Labels Pack, Was $59.85 Now $39.95
4. The Basic Variety Labels Pack, Was $44.90 Now $39.95
5. The Favourite Mixed Labels Pack, Was $83.15 Now $49.95
6. The Works Pack, Was 116.40 Now $59.95

Mooo postal charges start at a super low $2.90 Australia-wide. Orders over $200.00 are shipped free, Australia-wide. See the Mooo Ordering/Delivery page for full details.

Written by Leah

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One of my earliest memories involves a waterhole, a set of Smurf floaties and an old Holden ute. We had just moved to Darwin and my dad was convinced that we wouldn’t survive very long if we didn’t know how to swim. He drove us out to a place he was told had no crocs and threw my brother and I in the water. It could have been terrifying, but I lapped it up. I LOVED the water from that moment on (I’m certain the Smurf floaties gave me a confidence boost!). It must be in the genes too, as my kidlets also love the water!

Of course, if you are going to be lounging around a pool, a swimming hole or the beach this summer you will need a good pair of swimmers. I’ve found that practicality is essential, as you don’t want them falling down at an unforgiving moment. At the same time, style is essential rather than an optional extra.

As such, I have rounded up a plethora of swimwear labels for your perusal. I’m certain you will find a favourite pair of togs within my selection that will suit your requirements and a style that will suit your little one. And remember – like shoes, you can NEVER have too many bathers!

1. Funky Trunks – Lake Como – $44.95
2. Stella Cove Fergalicious Swimsuit Girls $60.00
3. Platypus Australia Baby Sunsuit $47.30
4. White Soda Heart Print & Pinkalicious Starting at $24.95
5. Alfie and Nina All In One Zip Up Rashie In Blue/Grey Stripe $59.00 Girls 1 Piece In Flamingo Red $52.00
6. Moo Rashies Starting at $39.95
7. White Soda Barcode and Blueberry Starting at $24.95
8. Seafolly Vintage Rose Baby Sunvest Set and Seafolly Vintage Tank Costume, see here for stockists and prices
9. Halle – Gingham Check Oobi $49.95
10. Bobbi Sunshine Daisy Bandeau Full Piece $49.95
11. Blue Rose Swimwear Set $36.00
12. Funkita Baabaa Funshine $34.95
13. 2Chillies Strawberry Shortcake See here for stockists and prices
14. Sandy Feet Starting at $27.95
15. Tiger Joe Shipwreck Short Sleeve Rashie UPF 50+, Boardie, T-Rex singlet, see here for stockists and prices

Post written by Miki

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To continue our Gift Guide Series, today I’m looking at gifts in the $50 to $100 price range.  It’s an excellent price bracket for buying something a little bit special for the boy or girl in your life who has tried extra hard to be good all year (a few whacks in the direction of his/her brother or sister notwithstanding); and there some amazing choices available.

The Cloud Bookcase pictured at #4 below would look beautiful in a nursery – fill it with new or secondhand books for your baby to enjoy to create a truly amazing gift. I’ve also included the Wheely Bug in the babies’ gifts section, because although it’s technically for 12+ months, my youngest child started playing with his brother’s Wheely Bug from about 4 months old, and loved it more than anything else we had – he’d grab at the wobbly antennae, kneel up while holding onto it, push it along like a walking trolley and so on. I’m also enamoured of the TrayKit which I think might be exactly what my boys need to help us all survive the long car trip we’re planning early in the New Year; and for little girls the Bobbi Sunshine Ruffled Daisy Swimsuit is simply too sweet for words. I am cheating by mentioning an extra product in addition to my top 20, but I also think this Stephen Joseph Backpack/Lunchbag Set is adorable and great value, and it comes in several other designs if farmyards aren’t your thing.

Keep reading to see my top twenty picks (in no particular order) for gifts in this price range, loosely grouped into products for babies, boys and girls.

Babies
1. Boon Frog Pod, $69.95 at Ekidna Kids
2. Wheely Bug – Bee (small), $85.95 at Shop For Tots
3. Cloudb Sleep Sheep, $59.95 at Billy Lids
4. My Escape Cloud Bookcase, $59.95 at The Little Kidz Closet
5. Groovie Math Blocks, $74.00 $55.50 at Cornflower Blue
6. Woolly Wugs Summer Sleeping Bag – Red, $59.95 at Stylish Kiddish

Boys
7. Stuck On You Designer Value Pack of Labels, $59.95 at Stuck On You
8. TrayKit – Kids Travel Tray & Backpack, $54.95 at Haggus & Stookles
9. Monster Couture Beanbag – Captain Shaggy Red, $99.95 at Little Styles
10. Playmobil T-Rex With Raptors, $79.95 at Cradle Rock
11. It’s A Clock Educational Children’s Clock – Bubble Boy, $89.00 at Metro Mum
12. Trunki Ride On Suitcase – Freddie Fire Engine, $89.00 $80.10 at Metro Mum
13. All Terrain Balance Bike, $99.95 at Design Child

Girls
14. Pink Swan Tutu, $60.00 at Little Red Love Buttons
15. Language Littlies Bilingual Doll – French/English, $69.00 at Ekidna Kids
16. Scruffy Dog Bonnie Silver Sandal, $52.95 at Tiny Steps
17. Mooo Personalised Backpack, $69.95 at Mooo Online Store
18. Bobbi Sunshine Ruffled Daisy Swimsuit, $54.95 at Baby’s Got Style
19. Green Toys Eco Friendly Cookware & Dining Set, $74.00 at Metro Mum
20. Enchanted Animals Wall Stickers, $79.95 at My Munchkin Home 

Please check individual stores for shipping costs. Also make sure you read the KidStyleFile’s All Current Deals page to be sure you’re getting the best deal.