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Get Ready for Mother’s Day at Metro Mum: Brilliant Offers & Comps, PLUS loads of new products in-store

Posted: April 13th, 2009

Today’s post written by Miki

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This is a KidStyleFile Public Service Announcement:
In case you hadn’t noticed, Mother’s Day is coming up!

Mother’s Day is a lovely day for mums.

You can fairly confidently expect breakfast in bed (whether it’s edible or not remains to be seen), you’ll receive some sort of home-made card which, being a mum, you’ll treasure for at least the next 30 years, and – drumroll, please – you get a present – yay!

Now you *could* leave it up to Daddy and the kids to choose you something.  You really could.

But if you want to receive something you actually love, then I suggest you go to Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au – and buy your own gift. Tamara and Francine will even gift-wrap it for you ;)

The girls at MetroMum are making it super-easy to choose something divine, and at the moment there’s a deal on nappy bags: buy any nappy bag over $100 at Metro Mum between now and 30 April 2009, and you’ll receive a $50 Metro Mum gift voucher!

And in case you are wondering whether you can justify treating yourself to a Storksak, a Mia Bossi, an Il Tutto, an Isoki or a brand new Allerhand, you can.

Not only do quality nappy bags make great long-term investments (many of them, including the Il Tutto Chiara pictured below in black, make ideal stylish laptop cases when you go back to work), they retain their resale value – and you can put them on layby at Metro Mum!

That’s not all at Metro Mum though, not by a long shot. Check out the Zuny limited edition leather animal bookends; I literally squealed out loud when I saw them!  Then there are the incredibly clever Learning Towers, which are so new they haven’t arrived yet (order now for end of April delivery).  For loads of other hot new products, take a look here.

And I have one last little thing to impart: Metro Mum are giving away $1800 in prizes in the form of PixiPhoto photo shoots. Comp closes 30 April 2009. Click here to find out more.

1. Allerhand Trendy Courier Nappy Bag – Urban, $132.50
2. The Learning Tower – Natural, $120.00
3. Elodie Details Baby Bottle – Petit Royal, $16.00
4. Mia Bossi ‘Maria’ Designer Nappy Bag – Tangerine, $450.00
5. Isoki Bohemian Reversible Saddle Tote Bag, $199.95
6. Luna Lullaby Bounce-A-Bye Pregnancy and Baby Ball – Flutterby, $89.95
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Zuny Limited Edition Leather Bookends – Lion and Elephant, $69.95ea
8. Il Tutto Chiara Tote Leather Baby Bag – Black, $449.00
9. Elodie Details Petit Royal Baby Pacifier – Peacekeeper, $15.00
10. Storksak Emily Shoulder Sak – Pewter, $209.00
11. Playsam Wooden Streamliner Classic Car – Black, $77.00

Metro Mum stocks these amazing brands: Mia Bossi, Oeuf, Caden Lane, Il Tutto, Trunki, Melobaby, Babymoov, FlatoutBear, Bilibo, Baufix, Prego Planner, Isoki, Britt, Lilbird, Mokopuna, Dadgear, Little Sprowtz, David Fussenegger, Little Beetle, Little Swish, Kipiis, Funpod, Lanugage Littles Paper Eskimo, Thermos, Pee Wee and Poo Poo, Snack Trap, Kiddie Food Kutter, Bilibo Mini, Nest, Kanoe, Qtees Designs, Mother Minder, Ocho, Compendium, Ellaroo, Boyle, Wall Candy, BabyTalk, Annabel Trends, Lupi Lu, Penny Scallan, Dwink, Scout, Milk and Tickles, Mishi Design, Leisure Learning, Keptin-Jr, Emotion and Kids, Kids Kitchen, Happy Mais, Mojo, Munchee Mug, Totem, Argan Oil Organic Care, OTi Organiser, Ellie Bellie, Beep Beep Slings, Hess-Spielzeug, Seed Organic, Fatboy, Kids on Roof and more.

Metro Mum charge $7.95 postage to most areas (less if you’re in the Sydney Metro area) – check the Delivery page for full details. Orders over $200.00 are posted free of charge within Australia.

Bunny Love Is Like No Other Love: Hopping Good Easter Gift Ideas

Posted: April 2nd, 2009

Today’s post written by Angela

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Somewhat aloof, mythical, and mesmerising, the rabbit form has remained virtually unchanged since its first apprearance on the planet. The rabbit is a great design, and a master of reproduction, and therefore, along with the chick and egg, an iconic symbol of Easter abundance and – plus they’re super cute!!

I unashamedly admit I am a “rabbit person” – I had house rabbit for decades – and I am significantly responsible for the ongoing success of Cadbury.

Easter blends bunnies and chocolate, and I couldn’t be happier!

If you’re on the hunt for the most bunderful gift for your own little rabbit this Easter, be sure to hop to it, and check out the finds below. You can buy all the below online, while you’re munching on a nice quiet pre-Easter egg :)

A. Sarah Jane Studios Button Badges, Set of 2 at Monkeytail & Wellington – $6.50 $5.20

B. Playsam Rocking Rabbit at Little Living – $429.00 $295.00

C. Peter Rabbit Pullalong Toy at La Toriana – $29.95

D. La Marelle Colouring Book from Rainbow Puppen – $19.95

E. Ikaboo Mini-Glow Night Light from 5 Little Monkeys – $39.95 $34.95

F. Kathe Kruse Luckies Mini Rabbit at The Hip Infant – $15.95

G. Dumpling Dynasty DIY Bunny Kit at Lark Made – $29.95

H. Stickmeon Sir Rabbit Wall Sticker at Stickmeon – $66.00

I. Schleich Black and White Rabbit at Little Possums Toys – $4.75

J. Toys Pure Rabbit Puzzle at The Hip Infant – $13.95

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information.

Scandinavian Design Central at Huset

Posted: March 7th, 2009

Today’s post written by Edwina

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The Scandinavians are a playful and hugely talented bunch. We can send out a huge thank you to our Nordic cousins for giving us Lego, Brio, Hansa, Hama Beads, Playsam, and the fantastic Svan childrens furniture, to name just a handful!

Huset – www.huset-shop.com – is a great online store to check out when you want to see what is hot in modern Scandinavian design. And with such a huge design heritage to be found here, it’s safe to say there is a lot that you will love.

The Playsam Saab Roadster Ride On ($US460), based on the first Saab built in the 1940s, has to be the most adorable ride on car I have ever seen!

Huset don’t limit their stock of Scandinavian masterpieces to toys, they have fantastic artists and fashion Designers as well. See below to see a few of my new loves.

Our Children’s Gorilla Apehangers $US20
Danefae Viking Erik Coin Purse $US15
isak ABC Poster $US40
Brokiga Kalas Print $US50
Our Children’s Gorilla Children Unite! Poster $US40

From top left, in rows:

Smafolk Happy Lion Tee $US40
Phister and Philina Mini Tunic
$US45
Silke and Suus Gert Skirt
$US50
Phister and Philina Magic Baby Suit
$US45
Smafolk Funky Flower Baby Body
$US28 $US19.60
Danefae Lille Lang T-shirt Navy Viking Erik
$US35
Danefae Viking Erik Striped Baby Body
$US35

For those who are now smitten, be sure to check out the Huset Blog – for more hot designers, new trends, Stockholm and Copenhagen fashion weeks, and more.

Please check the Huset website for shipping and delivery charges.