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The name might be Little Styles – www.littlestyles.com.au – but believe me when I say that there is nothing little about this end of summer sale. With big discounts on many top brands, including prices slashed by up to 60%, this sale is HUGE and it’s happening right now!

Just about all summer fashion has been discounted by 20%-35%, including BIG by Fiona, Purebaby, Bebe by Minihaha, Sooki Baby, Bonds, Tiny Tribe, Gaia Organic Cotton, Three Little Trees and Minti, and Oobi Baby & Kids is included too…and now that I’ve let you in on that little secret, I just know it’s going to fly out the door, so get yours before it’s all gone!

For those of us getting ready for the new school, pre-school or kinder year there’s a fantastic array of bags, backpacks, lunch boxes and drink bottles from BobbleArt, Rush, Alex & Charli and Tiger Tribe which are guaranteed to get the kids excited and off to school in style.  Whether your kid’s personal taste runs to penguins, cupcakes, bats, bunnies, cars & trucks or japanese dolls (and that’s only a start), you will find something perfect here.

Little Styles has a huge 2010 planned with new labels, an even greater product range (they already have over 1,800 products from around 90 brands!) and exciting competitions and giveaways.  They’re already getting off to a flying start with new arrivals from Bonds including the gorgeous Lil’ Wonder leggings and tees, and the new Roomies range which are predicted to be the next big thing.  I’m a big fan of Bonds and my kids have loads of their gear, but remember that the sizing is on the small side so always buy a size up from normal.

For one week only, KSF readers can take a further 10% off store-wide, which means you can get up to 70% off hot summer fashion and up to 45% off current season styles  The code to enter at checkout is ‘sale’ and it expires at midnight on Sunday 11th January 2010.  Plus as always, take advantage of Little Styles’ next day delivery and flat rate postage – FREE over $150!

The prices below are valid using the code ‘sale’ until midnight 11 January 2010 only.

1. Gaia Organic Cotton Speed Stripe Onesie, $39.95 $31.95 $28.75; Bebe by Minihaha Sam Stripe Romper, $30.95 $22.95 $20.65
2. Bonds 3/4 Sleeve Lil Wonder Tee – White, $15.95 $14.35; Bonds Roomies Pant – Black, $17.95 $16.15; Bonds Lil Wonder Legging – Grey Marle and Pink, $15.95ea $14.35ea
3. Rush Drink Bottle – Pirates, $19.95 $17.95; Rush Lunch Bag – Pirate, $24.95 $22.45
4. Oobi Milly Criss Cross Dress – Apples, $34.95 $27.95 $25.15
5. Bluebird & Honey Reversible Denim & Mint Pinnie, $87.95 $59.95 $53.95
6. Rush Swim/Library Bag – Japanese Doll, $19.95 $17.95; Rush Canvas Backpack – Cupcakes, $36.95 $33.25

Little Styles stocks fashion, toys and accessories from the following list of brands: Aden & Anais, Adiri, Albetta, Alex, alex & charli, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baby Gund, Babykids, Babylegs, Babylicious, Baobab, Bbox, Bebe, Bebe Au Lait, Belly Art, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Blabla, BLINK Designs, Bluebird & Honey, Bobbleart, Bonds, Busybee Friends, Cheeky Little Soles, Cheeky Monkey, Cloud B, Cocoon Couture, Deglingos, Elodie Details, Fish Lilly, Flipsy Flopsy Doll Co., Flirty Bird, ForWalls, French Bull, Fresh Bakes, Gala Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Gimmo, Global Style custom, Haba, Hess-Spielzebug, Infancy, Infantino, Isoki, Itch Design, Jack & Lily, Jasnor, Kathe Kruse, Lakeland Design, Lark and Friends, L’il Fraser Collection, Little Chippi, Little Styles, Love Police, Mamas and Papas, Marquis, Melissa & Doug toys, Miatom, Milk Baby, Minimonkey, Minti, Moppit, Muddy Cloud, Noo Design, Oobi, Paper Eskimo, Pink Thodore, Plum, Precious L’il Thingsm Purebaby, Rockabye baby!, Rush, Russ, Sevi, Sigikid, Skeanie, Skip Hop, Sooki Baby, Super Zeros, SwaddleDesigns, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Tiny Revolutionary, Tiny Tribe, Vintage Kid, Walnut, Well Spotted, Woof!, WOW toys.

Little Styles deliver Australia-wide for the flat fee of $7.50. Orders over $150 are delivered FREE of charge! See ordering and delivery for more information, including international shipping rates.

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Chances are, if your presents aren’t all finalised by now then you’re starting to get a little nervy.  Being the time of year that it is, you probably also need your cash to stretch as far as possible. Never fear!  All you need to do to solve these problems is head to Little Styles – www.littlestyles.com.au – where there is a colossal  – over 300! – section full of gifts under $25.

There’s also an incredibly helpful Christmas category, which not only has all things Christmas in it (think Cocoon Couture Santa Sacks, adorable Lark knitted tree decorations and more) but also an incredibly stylish and foolproof selection of Christmas day outfits. This means you can direct grandparents and the like to the outfits section and be assured that your kids will end up with a combo that you will be thrilled to see them in (fashion clangers be gone!)

Terri at Little Styles certainly hasn’t rested on her laurels in the leadup to Christmas: there is still lots of new stock arriving almost daily. Keep an eye out for Precious Lil Things, Flirty Bird, more new Tiger Tribe, Minti high summer fashion, Peace Street, Alex & Charli drink bottles, new For Walls, oodles of books, new Alimrose toys, fabulous Walnut hair accessories, and loads of new goodies from BobbleArt.

Santa’s elves have snuck into Little Styles and set up a discount code for KidStyleFile readers: 15% off all orders over $65 until 21 December 2009. Enter discount code ‘santa’ at checkout to redeem. Don’t miss a trick in the Little Styles sale section, where a fantastic selection of items have been discounted by up to 50% off. That includes the NEW season Sooki Baby (a big favourite of mine), which has all been discounted by 20% – or if you spend over $65 and use the discount code, it’s 35% off!

Lastly, always keep in mind Little Styles’ flat rate NEXT DAY delivery (perfect for last minute shopping), with FREE delivery over $150, free giftwrapping, over 90 labels and over 1800 products. Plus if you become a fan of Little Styles on Facebook, you’ll receive up to the minute updates, and when new stock arrives this often that’s well worth it!

You can take 15% off the prices below if you spend over $65 in one transaction. Just enter ‘santa’ at checkout by 21 December 2009.

1. Toys: Tiger Tribe Jet Racer Aeroplane Set, $11.95; Sparkle T Tea Set Stand, $61.95; Wooden Doll Family Puzzle Set, $26.95
2. Christmas Fashion: Giddy Giddy Red Apple Hair Clip, $9.95; Oobi Retro Ruched Dress – Green Dots, and Red Dots, $29.95ea; Cheeky Little Soles Baby Ballet Shoes, $35.95
3. Bluebird & Honey Bloomer & Tee Gift Set – Fawn, $43.95; BLiNK Designs Printed Singlet – Elephant, $23.95; Minti Bomb Grey Short, $30.95
4. Minti Shoestring Dress – Black, $44.95
5. Froggy Green Board Book, $14.95
6. Rush Shoulder Backpack – Pirates, $29.95; Rush Suitcase XS Girls Doll, $5.95

Little Styles stocks fashion, toys and accessories from the following list of brands: Aden & Anais, Adiri, Albetta, Alex, alex & charli, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baby Gund, Babykids, Babylegs, Babylicious, Baobab, Bbox, Bebe, Bebe Au Lait, Belly Art, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Blabla, BLINK Designs, Bluebird & Honey, Bobbleart, Bonds, Busybee Friends, Cheeky Little Soles, Cheeky Monkey, Cloud B, Cocoon Couture, Deglingos, Elodie Details, Fish Lilly, Flipsy Flopsy Doll Co., Flirty Bird, ForWalls, French Bull, Fresh Bakes, Gala Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Gimmo, Global Style custom, Haba, Hess-Spielzebug, Infancy, Infantino, Isoki, Itch Design, Jack & Lily, Jasnor, Kathe Kruse, Lakeland Design, Lark and Friends, L’il Fraser Collection, Little Chippi, Little Styles, Love Police, Mamas and Papas, Marquis, Melissa & Doug toys, Miatom, Milk Baby, Minimonkey, Minti, Moppit, Muddy Cloud, Noo Design, Oobi, Paper Eskimo, Pink Thodore, Plum, Precious L’il Thingsm Purebaby, Rockabye baby!, Rush, Russ, Sevi, Sigikid, Skeanie, Skip Hop, Sooki Baby, Super Zeros, SwaddleDesigns, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Tiny Revolutionary, Tiny Tribe, Vintage Kid, Walnut, Well Spotted, Woof!, WOW toys.

Little Styles deliver Australia-wide for the flat fee of $7.50. Orders over $150 are delivered FREE of charge! See ordering and delivery for more information, including international shipping rates.

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True to its fabulous name Gifts4Kidz – ww.gifts4kidz.com.au – have some stunning gifts on offer this Christmas. The pages of this top online boutique are chock-a-block full of fantastic gifts for babies, boys and girls of all ages – each one poised and ready to delight a child on Christmas morning.

Christmas giving can be done in a variety of ways. One trend in our house that I see mirrored in many of my friends families is a “main gift” for Christmas which can then be surrounded by some smaller pressies and stocking fillers. If you are on the hunt for the “main event” gift for your little ones, Gifts4Kidz has an outstanding range on offer.

For girly inspiration, check out the Le Toy Van Honeybake Set the Micki Toys Wooden Cot and Bedding Set and the Dimian’s Beasteam 6-in-1 Pram with Doll.

Still looking for your little man?  What about a Worm Farm Kit or a Van Fire Engine Set? And it really couldn’t be summer in Australia without a Cricket Set for the beach or backyard.

As well as stocking a tremendous selection of toys, gifts and accessories, Gifts4Kidz carry kids fashion clothing from newborn right up to size 14. Right on time for Christmas, G4K have some terrific new labels on display: Mini Treasures, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, and Sandy Feet Swimwear.

I love what I see from Mini Treasures: the fabulous girly Red Floral Layer Top and the cute Blue Combie Van Tee for boys are my favourites of the day.

Sanja from Gifts4Kidz has a fantastic gift with purchase offer for KSF readers: all orders over $100 will receive a free Bobble Art Sketchbook PLUS matching Bobble Art Notebook, combined value $22.90. Enter promotion code ‘KSFGIRL’ or ‘KSFBOY’ at checkout for a boys themed set or a girls themed set until 30 November 2009 to redeem.

PS Want to nab a bargain? Check out Gift 4 Kidz’s Winter Clearance Sale for up to 40% off. Head to the homepage then browse through each clothing category to find the treasure!

1. Micki Toys Wooden Cot and Bedding Set $134.95
2. Seedling The Worm Farm Kit $69.95
3. Sunny Life Beach Cricket – Blue $49.95
4. Le Toy Van Fire Engine Set $90.00
5. Le Toy Van Honeybake Set $99.00
6. Two Belles Check Me Out Short (3-7) $59.95
7. Mini Treasures Red Floral Layer Top (6-10) $68.00
8. Tommy Rocket Tough Tommy Cruiser (3-7) $64.95
9. Dimian’s Beasteam 6-in-1 Pram with Doll $149.95
10. Rush Bowling Bag – Baboushka $39.95
11. Mini Treasures Blue Combie Van Tee (3-7) $45.00

Brands stocked at Gifts4Kidz include Automoblox, Bebe Clothing, Bebe Jr Clothing, Bobble Art, Books To Wear, Britt Design, Chippie Bags & Accessories, Christopher Vine Design, Cudworth, Custard Pie, Djeco, Jacques Farel, Le Toy Van, Tin Lid Designs, Manhattan Toy Co, Marquise, Minihaha Clothing, Mini Treasures, Missi Missi, Milestone Press, Creative Education, Alperstein Designs, Paper Eskimo, Posh!, Pintoy, Seedling Craft Kids,Tiger Tribe, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Uttman Kids, Walnut, Willow and Finn, Wheely Bug, Woof! and Zoe Bonbon.

Gifts4Kidz charge a flat rate delivery of $9.95 Australia wide and provide FREE gift packaging. For full information, including International orders, please see Delivery and Returns.

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Time really is racing towards That Time Of Year now.  I’m willing to bet that everywhere you go these days, you’re seeing Christmas decorations.  You’re receiving more red and green advertising material through your letterbox than you’d have dreamed possible, and your kids are starting to drop very un-subtle hints and write pointed letters to Santa Claus.

Yep, it’s well and truly time to start gearing up for Christmas.  I strongly suggest that you do yourself a favour and get all the presents sorted as early as you can – take last minute stress out of the equation!  So here’s what you should do:

Shop now at My Baby Rocks – www.mybabyrocks.com.au – and take advantage of a very impressive pre-Christmas sale!

This ultra hip baby boutique has marked down their biggest brands’ current season gear by up to 25%! Behold the table of discounts:

-25% off full price Bebe by Minihaha, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles & Books To Wear
-20% off full price Monstar Kids, Run Scotty Run and Sooki Baby
-15% off Hair clips, jewellery & accessories including Bobble Art & Rush
-10% off STORE-WIDE, including sale items and excluding Rondeau Industries

Wowee!!  Now that’s what I call savings!  But it gets even better – there’s also up to 60% off winter items in the clearance section: the 10% store-wide discounts brings savings in this category up to 70% off!! The code to use at checkout is ‘getset4xmas’ and you have until midnight 3 November 2009 to use it.

My hot picks are below: start shopping now.

1. Bosco Bear Christmas Tree, $89.00
2. Monstar Kids Fireworks Tee, $34.95
3. Bobble Art Baboushka Necklace, $11.95
4. Two Belles Best Shorty Short, $54.95
5. Run Scotty Run Boxed Up Tee, $29.95
6. Tommy Rocket Wincey No Rude Finger Tank, $29.95
7. Sooki Baby Loading Snapsuit, $26.95
8. Bebe by Minihaha Scott Shorts – Timber, $32.95
9. Books To Wear ‘This Little Piggy’ Pyjamas, $34.95
10. Bebe by Minihaha Amelie Babydoll Bow Dress, $33.95

My Baby Rocks stock fashion and accessories for baby and kids from the following designers: Alex & Charli, Annelia Designs, Applique, Baby Phat, Bobble Art, Books To Wear, Bosco Bear, Coco Belle Designs, Freshbaked, Huggalugs, Itsy Bitsy, Lil Spunk, Moppit, Munchking, Plum, Rileah Designs, Rondeau Industries, Rush, Skeanie, Sooki Baby, Tees2Knees, Tickled Pink, Tiny Tribe, Tommy Rocket and Two Belles

My Baby Rocks send via E-Parcel Express – online tracking with signature delivery - starting at just $6.00. International orders are welcome. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

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1 little, 2 little, 3, little Indians! For the past 2 ½ years since it opened, I have routinely visited the Ten Little Indians – www.tenlittleindians.com.au – site for my regular weekly browse through their mammoth fusion of girls and boys fashion, accessories, play items, party things and room décor, and each time I have found myself unwittingly humming along to this nursery rhyme.

This week I am drooling over the great range new spring/summer stock from brands which include Big by Fiona (the one thing that makes me want the next year to fly by so DD can finally wear this dress range that start at size 2 -yes!) Oobi, Munster, Littlehorn, minti, Cried Wolf, Purebaby, Coco & Ginger, Bebe by Minihaha, Itch, Chook Leaf Shoes, Cocoon Clothing, Little Leona, Bobbleart, Tiger Tribe, Alimrose and soooooo many more.

I admit it, I often find myself stalking the social pages for images of Suri Cruise in her latest outfit: the girl has style and flair. Recently in Melbourne, Katie Holmes purchased 2 dresses and pants from the up and coming Tiddles and Chich label (which answers my current issue of what to dress DD in at an upcoming christening…)

You will also find the gorgeous Sophie the Giraffe from Vulli, who has surged in popularity amongst celebrities. Born in France back in 1961, Sophie is the only teething toy in the world made out of 100% natural rubber and is the perfect companion as she can’t be swallowed.

So with your shopping cart all loaded up, Ten Little Indians are rewarding you with 10% off storewide, including sale stock up to 50% off from luminous brands including Munster, Moppit and Big by Fiona: this means up to 60% off for you!!! Pop in ‘KIDSTYLE’ at the discount code section at checkout to redeem this offer until 31 October 2009.

10 Little Indians are also treating one lucky newsletter subscriber to a $1,000 shopping spree with them, with a $200 spree for the lucky runner up. For a chance to win simply spend $50 at 10 Little Indians before 31 October 2009 to automatically go into the draw. Easy peasy!

Discounted prices quoted below are applicable with code (see above) until 25 October 2009.

1. Tiddles & Chich Red Bow Jersey Dress (as worn by Suri Cruise) – $49.95 Less 10% = $44.95
2. LittleHorn Bunny Ringer Tee – $39.95 Less 10% = $35.95
3. Sophie the Giraffe Celebrity Teether by Vulli – $34.00 Less 10% = $30.60
4. Minti Acid Bomb Shorts – $54.95 Less 10% = $49.45
5. Dumpling Dynasty Happy Hour Kit – $29.95 Less 10% = $26.95
6. Oobi April Red Skirt – $39.95 Less 10% = $35.95
7. Tiger Tribe Stampers – $11.95 Less 10% = $10.75
8. Cocoon Couture Sasha Dress – $45.95 Less 10% = $41.35
9. Rush Room Letters – $4.50 Less 10% = $4.05
10. Coco & Ginger Kitty Bikini – $29.95 Less 10% = $26.95

At Ten Little Indians delivery is super fast and efficient and cheap  $7.50 flat rate EXPRESS POST shipping and postage is free if you spend over $150.  International shipping daily at competitive prices.  Free gift wrapping service.

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If you love brands like Alex & Charli, Bobble Art, Books To Wear, Freshbaked, Huggalugs, Itsy Bitsy, Moppit,  Plum, Rush, Sooki Baby, Tees2Knees, Tiny Tribe, Tommy Rocket and Two Belles, today is your lucky day, because Mary at My Baby Rocks – www.mybabyrocks.com.au – has just put these brands on sale in spectactular fashion.

You can save up to 60% on over 250 pieces of premium baby and kids fashion and accessories – woo!!! Now *that’s* a SALE!! Prices are as marked, no codes needed. The sale is only on while stocks last, so you know what to do!

The best way to browse this baby is to either grab a hot bevvy and the confectionary indulgence of your choosing, and settle down to plunder over 30 pages of goodies. You can also use the handy ‘Filter by’ menu to quickly zoom into particular areas of interest to you.

Hot picks are one of the most extensive stocks of Sooki Baby I have ever come across – if you have a bubba under 12 months of age this has to be your first stop – and also the sizeable selection of Tiny Tribe, Freshbaked, Tommy Rocket and Two Belles. Prizes start at a dirt cheap $8.49. I’m speechless!! Check the pics below for instant inspiration.

1. Tommy Rocket Wincey Spaceship Hoodie was $59.95 now $36.45
2. Sooki Baby Playtime at Nan’s Dress was $32.95 now $22.95
3. Sooki Baby Paytime at Nan’s Frill Leggings was $24.95 now $19.95
4. Tommy Rocket Wincey Squirrel Hoodie was $66.95 now $39.95
5. Tees 2 Knees Crocodile Long-Sleeved Tee was $34.95 now $26.95
6. Tommy Rocket Clothesline Long Sleeved Tee was $49.95 now $32.95
7. Sooki Baby Betsy In France Long-sleeved Tee was $24.95 now $19.95
8. Sooki Baby Betsy In France Pant was $24.95 now $19.95
9. Sooki Baby Betsy In France Snapsuit was $26.95 now $20.95
10. Sooki Baby Choo Choo Train Long-sleeved Tee was $24.95 now $19.95
11. Rush Aeroplane Backpack was $29.95 now $19.95
12. Two Belles Love and Peace Long Sleeved Tee was $49.95 now $29.95

My Baby Rocks stock baby and kids fashion and accessories from the following deigners: Alex & Charli, Annelia Designs, Applique, Baby Phat, Bobble Art, Books To Wear, Bosco Bear, Coco Belle Designs, Freshbaked, Huggalugs, Itsy Bitsy, Lil Spunk, Moppit, Munchking, Plum, Rileah Designs, Rondeau Industries, Rush, Skeanie, Sooki Baby, Tees2Knees, Tickled Pink, Tiny Tribe, Tommy Rocket and Two Belles

My Baby Rocks send via Express Post starting at just $6.00. International orders are welcome. View all postage and delivery information here.

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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.

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Today it rained -bucketed down. And my two-year-old could not have been happier!

In a brief respite, we threw on our wellies and jumped joyously in puddles in the driveway. If you haven’t tried it lately, I highly recommend it!

If you don’t have a hot bath to jump into after your aquatic adventures, check out these stylish (and splashproof) options:

Gumboots:

Available in a plethora of colours and prints, these options make sure your wellies are anything but boring! Puddle Beach have a bright and cheerful range of boots from several brands, including Western Chief’s Ladybug and Camoflauge ($41.80ea), which offer cotton lining, handles to make putting them on so much easier for litle people, and non-slip soles, which is always handy.

They also have a more basic, but equally as cute, range, with designs such as Aeroplane and Worm ($36ea, currently on sale for $29) sure to delight kids of all ages, as well as your purse!

Hunter Wellington Boots are just about the creme de la creme of the gumboot world. Originally designed for traipsing through the Scottish Highlands, they’ve been in production since 1856 and therefore really know their stuff (and the website reassuringly informs us their boot-making technology has since been updated). They do a kid’s range in simple colours that will set you back $70 a pair, but they are so jam-packed with every orthopaedic advantage, it’s definitely where I’d put my dollars..if I wasn’t so attracted to polka dots and sparkly bits…

..and stripes, like this adorable pair by Morgan & Milo, available at Tiny People, for $60. Or the gorgeous Rasperry Birds print on these Ouch wellies from the Hip Infant ($26.95). So many choices, I almost wish winter was a bit longer (almost)!

Raincoats:

I used to have a sensible bright yellow raincoat that folded neatly into a little square, in it’s own pouch in my schoolbag. Man, it sucked. Thankfully, when my daughter starts school she can have her cherry-pickin’ choice of all that is bright and beautiful -

ShopHouse have a handy wet weather section which includes a nice range of Penny Scallan raincoats. The Navy Star print ($44.95) is subtle yet cool, or for a pretty pattern to brighten up your day try the sweet Daisy print ($44.95).

You could also head back to Puddle Beach for a coat to match your wellies – the Ladybug and Pink Kitty($64.35ea) by Western Chief are perfect for little girls, while the blue Dino coat for boys ($64.35) is just too cute to resist!

Got a little monster? Kit him out appropriately with this cool Monster raincoat ($49.95) from Moochie-moo!

Umbrellas:

There are oodles of umbrellas out there, so let your imagination (and your mouse) run wild!

That said, you might not have to look much further than Kinder Kaboodle, who also have a nifty section devoted to rainy days. Their umbrella pages are just glorious! My picks are the Rush Strawberry Flower and Green Dino brollies, or Penny Scallan’s Star and Spot designs (all $19.95ea).

Wrigglebots have a great range of Kidorable wet weather gear, including the very sweet Butterfly and Lotus umbrellas for girls, and this very cool Pirate for boys (all $18ea)!

I also found a whole shop devoted to brollies (so Mum can grab herself a funky new one as well!), StellaBrella where they not only stock gorgeous prints for kids (like Butterfly and Frogs, $19.95) but uber chic clear options with coloured trims (I love the yellow, despite my prior negative association) – oh la la!

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information.

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Since we’re still in the ‘back to school chaos’ that defines February for so many families, it seems only right to keep a close eye on what’s instore at that mecca of funky back to school supplies: Kinder Kaboodle – www.kinderkaboodle.com.au.

Bernice regularly gets new products in and often discounts various existing lines, so I like to pay a visit at least once a week at this time of year.  You never know what you’ll find!

Right now, for example, Bernice has some very cool new Rush products instore: funky new art smocks in new designs and adorable girls’ shoulder bags among others.

You can still find a MASSIVE range of everything else your kids and tots will need for going back to school, preschool, kinder and daycare, including lunch boxes, drink bottles, hats, sunnies, an immense variety of bags and backpacks – pretty much everything you could possibly imagine needing!  Bernice has also stocked some fabulous ranges including Rush and Tiger Tribe, which enable you to coordinate your kids’ belongings as much or as little as you like.

I also want to point out Yunginz Shoes, which Bernice has discounted by 20%!  Nice!!

And speaking of discounts, check this out: until February 28, you can take 15% off store-wide (yes, that includes sale items) by using the Shop4Kids discount code! This code has been released in the latest Shop4Kids magazine, and will also be published in this week’s KidStyleFile Deals & Steals newsletter – make sure you get your hands on at least one of the above!

1. Yunginz Boys Sandoze, $35.95 $28.95
2. Yunginz Girls Canveez, $34.95 $27.95
3. Rush Hearts & Spots Shoulder Bag, $24.95
4. Dozer Boys Surf Scene Bucket Hat, $14.95
5. Rush Pink Strawberry Flower Shoulder Bag, $24.95
6. Heidi Ho Girls Flower Print Bucket Hat, $14.95
7. Bestever Zebra Lunch Bag, 29.95 $23.95
8. Rush Baboushka Dolls Art Smock, $32.95 (these smocks are long-sleeved, despite the images)
9. Rush Traffic Art Smock, $32.95
10. Rush Paper Dolls Art Smock, $32.95

These top brands are stocked at Kinder Kaboodle: Alex & Charli, Bazoongi Kids, Bestever, Bobble Art, Boys Don’t Wear Bows, Charlie and Lola, Chelona, Chick Pea, Cocoon Couture, Crocodile Creek, Cupcakes Jewellery, Feef, Fleurville, Fruity Faces, Giddy Giddy, Goldfish Gifts, Happy Guru, Hotbods, Jam Industries, Kiddysac, Kids Cold Packs, Little Chipipi, Little Swish, Milestone Press, Mini Rhubarb, Mini Whisk, 4 My Earth, Oscar Blue, Penny Scallan, Rolly Poly Kids, Rush, Smelly Welly, Tatiri, The Bag Tag Studio, Vintage Kid, Western Chief, and Zebra Crossing Club.

Kinder Kaboodle charge $6.00 for parcels up to 500gms and $9.00 for parcels 501gms-3kg, Australia wide. Orders over 4.3kg will display the charge at checkout. Orders over $120 are shipped free!

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For back to childcare/pre-school/kinder/school supplies you just can’t go by Kinder Kaboodle – www.kinderkaboodle.com.au. This fabulous store, run by genuine sweetheart Bernice, is purpose-built to make life kitting your kids as easy as pie.

For backpacks, large enough to accommodate lunch, snacks, art projects, and a change of clothes, whilst still being small enough for a little person to carry, choose from Kinder Kaboodle’s fab range from Rush, Tiger Tribe, Mini Rhubarb, Fleurville (my personal faves!), and Zebra Crossing (now on sale!). For swim bags and library bags, check out the range from Kiddysac. Choose from the cute range of bag tags from The Bag Tag Studio to ensure that your backpack is easily identifiable.

Drink bottles from Alex & Charli, Rush and Tatiri are essential to keep your little one hydrated.

Lunch boxes are another essential, and the insulated varieties are great for keeping food fresh and bacteria free. Fleurville Kids, and Fridge-To-Go lunch bags are just the thing. There are also a super selection of lunch bags from Penny Scallan, Bestever, 4 My Earth (fantastic eco-friendly options!), Crocodile Creek, and Rush.

Many schools are now requesting that your child front up with a hand towel with a loop. Kinder Kaboodle saves the day, with towels from Feef (who also make the world’s best smocks, in my opinion -  *nothing* can soak through these babies!).

Name personalisation services are also available on many of the products at Kinder Kaboodle – Kinder Kaboodle is a full service!

To further sweeten your shopping experience, you can enter ‘KSF’ in the discount code/coupon section at checkout to receive 10% off all orders at Kinder Kaboodle until 31 January 2009.

PS: Don’t forget to check out the Sale section at Kinder Kaboodle for lots of quality goodies for less.

Take 10% off all the prices quoted below with the code mentioned above until 31 January 2009.

A. The Bag Tag Studio Bag Tags $9.95 each
B. Fleurville Kids Backpack $59.95
C. Feef Hand Towels $10.95 each
D. Penny Scallan Lunchbag $19.95
E. Rush Dinosaur Backpack $39.95
F. Bestever Alligator Lunchbag $29.95 $23.95
G. Crocodile Creek Lunchbag $29.95
H. Kiddysac Library bag $19.95
I. Fridge-To-Go Lunchbag $26.95
J. Zebra Crossing Backpack $39.95 $31.95

These top brands are stocked at Kinder Kaboodle: Alex & Charli, Bazoongi Kids, Bestever, Bobble Art, Boys Don’t Wear Bows, Charlie and Lola, Chelona, Chick Pea, Cocoon Couture, Crocodile Creek, Cupcakes Jewellery, Feef, Fleurville, Fruity Faces, Giddy Giddy, Goldfish Gifts, Happy Guru, Hotbods, Jam Industries, Kiddysac, Kids Cold Packs, Little Chipipi, Little Swish, Milestone Press, Mini Rhubarb, Mini Whisk, 4 My Earth, Oscar Blue, Penny Scallan, Rolly Poly Kids, Rush, Smelly Welly, Tatiri, The Bag Tag Studio, Vintage Kid, Western Chief, and Zebra Crossing Club.

Kinder Kaboodle charge $6.00 for parcels up to 500gms and $9.00 for parcels 501gms-3kg, Australia wide. Orders over 4.3kg will display the charge at checkout. Orders over $120 are shipped free!

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