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Written by Domenica

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Uh oh! Despite best intentions, have you left your Christmas shopping to the last minute? Don’t despair, Little Styles – www.littlestyles.com.au – is here to save the day. Boasting 4000+ products, 130+ brands, 750+ gifts under $25, and free shipping for orders over $150, consider Little Styles your personal little Christmas helper to get your preparations back on track.

With a huge range of gifts still making their way onto the virtual shelves, you are spoiled for choice.  Take a look at the What’s New section to see offerings from Tiger Tribe, Oobi, Ridley’s, Bobbleart, Alimrose, Paper Eskimo, Spiegelburg, Jellycat, Oobi, Skip Hop, Alex Toys & much more! And remember, Little Styles has great Christmas picks for babies, toddlers, bigger kids and even grown ups. Girls will squeal with delight at the gorgeous Tiger Tribe Wooden Boxset Doll House; while boys will have hours of fun with the Sevi Village With Train Wooden Playset with its large landscape mat, 19 piece wooden train track and 14 wooden vehicles. For little babes I recommend the Skip Hop Hug & Hide Activity Bear; with over 10 developmental activities for under $30 bucks it represents excellent value. If you are on budget then check out the Gifts Under $25 section where there are around 650 choices to help keep you on track.

Little Styles also stock a fabulous range of perfect party season outfits for ages newborn to 8 years. If you are in need of inspiration then check out the Christmassy Clothing Ideas. For girls I adore the Oobi Rusalka Dress in Scarlet, while for boys I like the Fox & Finch Red Check Woven Shirt paired with the Sosooki Boy’s Denim Shorts and belt.

Last minute gift shopping is made easier today because Little Styles are offering KidStyleFile readers a 15% *storewide* discount, including a monster load of sale items already reduced by up to 40%. To access the savings, just enter code santa15 at checkout before midnight 16 December 2011. Remember, you can use this discount across all departments, so if you are hosting Christmas or New Year’s Eve celebrations this year check out the Party section. The huge range of party bits and bobs includes brands such as Robert Gordon and Paper Eskimo; designs sure to brighten your tables this festive season. While stocks last, Little Styles are also sending out a free Christmas gift bag with every order, flat-packed and ready for your use.

Discounted prices below are valid with code santa15 while stocks last, until 16 December 2011.

1. Tiger Tribe Wooden Boxset – Doll House, $59.95 LESS 15% = $50.95
2. Alimrose Designs Fairy Doll, $54.95 LESS 15% = $46.70
3. Alimrose Designs Claire Doll – Red Dress, $31.95 LESS 15% = $27.15
4. Skip Hop Zoo Bookends – Owl, $59.95 LESS 15% = $50.95
5. Oobi Summer Rusalka Dress – Scarlet, $59.95 LESS 15% = $50.95
6. Sevi Village With Train Wooden Playset, $129.95 LESS 15% = $110.45
7. Sosooki Toddler Boy’s Tee Sunset, $32.95 LESS 15% = $28.00; Khaki Patched Pant, $44.95 LESS 15% = $38.20
8. Little Styles Animal Puzzle Truck, $29.95 LESS 15% =25.45
9. Tiger Tribe Cheekies Softies – Pink Panda & Blue Dog, $27.95 each LESS 15% = $23.75

Fashion, toy and accessory brands stocked include Aden & Anais, Adiri, Albetta, Alex, alex & charli, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baby Gund, Baby Bloch, 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, Dashbaby, Deglingos, Elodie Details, Fish Lilly, Flipsy Flopsy Doll Co., Flirty Bird, Flo, ForWalls, French Bull, Fresh Bakes, Gala Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Gimmo, Global Style custom, Haba, Hess-Spielzebug, Indy & the Ninja, 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, Pinkberry Kisses, Pink Thodore, Plum, Precious L’il Things, 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!, and WOW toys.

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

Written by Domenica

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Normally I am pretty well organised for Christmas by now, but this year a growing list of children to buy for (*yelp*) has put me off schedule and in a bit of a tizzy. Luckily, I can whittle down this list fast (and avoid over-crowded shopping centres) by visiting a fabulous online source of quality toys for all ages, Little Possums Toys – www.littlepossumstoys.com.au.

Little Possums Toys stock toys that will both stimulate a child’s imagination and stand out from the crowd. They pride themselves on having a unique selection of quality toys and craft sets designed to meet the needs of a child’s growing intellect and passion for learning. Some of the unique brands on offer include AnnieB, Automoblox, Brio, Djeco, Felt Tales, Folkmanis, Fun in the Sack, Le Toy Van, Lilly & Lolly, Little Chipipi, Mamas & Papas, Manhattan Toy Co., Missi Missi, Papo, Plan Toys, Princess Ratbag, Schleich, Sevi, Tiger Tribe, Tolo, Travis Designs, Vtech and WOW Toys UK.

With new stock arriving daily I am certainly spoiled for choice, but I must say that a few quality pieces have quickly caught my eye. My list of little possums to buy for includes a little boy who would go gaga for the Sevi 35 Piece Vehicle Construction Kit. Made by renowned Italian toy maker, Sevi, the set consists of 35 pieces and instructions for three models, a motor bike, digger and airplane – got to love a toy that is versatile enough to change and therefore keep boys entertained for a long time! The Djeco Topanino is great for inspiring creative play with the 6 brightly coloured blocks and 6 gorgeous animals that can be configured in various combinations, plus it is suitable for both boys and girls so makes a great joint present if you are on a tight budget. For girls I like the Djeco Birthday Party Teatime (pictured at #8 below); and for babies you cannot go past the Mamas & Papas Light & Sound Playmat Gym (pictured at #1 below) designed to encourage their sensory and motor development. Plus, with a total saving of $79.80 it is an exceptional buy at the moment!

Little Possums Toys have a range of toys to suit all budgets, and now KidStyleFile readers can also enjoy a 20% *storewide* discount. You can use this discount across sale items too – Mamas & Papas stock has been reduced by 25%, add your  additional 20% discount to reduce the prices of these items to a total saving of 45%!  All you have to do to access these savings is enter code KSF20 at checkout, by midnight 1 December 2011.

Sale prices below are valid with code KSF20 until 1 December 2011, while stocks last.

One. Plan Toys Fire Engine was $169.95 then $149.95 LESS 20% = $119.20
Two. Mamas & Papas Light & Sound Playmat Gym was $199 then $149.95 LESS 20% = $119.20
Three. Sevi Jumping Jack Frog was $35.95 LESS 20% = $23.16
Four. Sevi Wooden Pull Along Cowboy was $59.95 then $49.95 LESS 20% = $39.96
Five. Djeco Spring in Acid Colours Felt Brushes was $30.95 LESS 20% = $24.76
Six. Haba Marrakesh Hanging Room Tent was $395.00 LESS 20% = $316.00
Seven. Automoblox Mini Cars ‘3 pack’ was $49.95 LESS 20% = $39.96
Eight. Djeco Birthday Party Teatime was $69.95 LESS 20% = $55.96
Nine. Le Toy Van Pippin Farm was $132 LESS 20% = $105.60
Ten. Djeco Dresses of the World Gouache Set was $36.95 LESS 20% = $29.56
Eleven. Djeco Ze Kitchen was $138.00 then $128.00 LESS 20% = $102.40

Little Possums Toys delivery charges are automatically calculated at checkout according to the Australian Post recommendation for product volume, weight and destination. Orders are delivered by either registered Australia Post or Fastway Courier. Click here for further details.

Post written by Anna

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Well, KidStyleFilers, whether you are still in denial or excited and counting down until the big day, the Christmas season is well and truly in full swing, and today is the prefect time to get your list out and start ticking! Little Possums Toys – www.littlepossumstoys.com.au – can fulfill a very important part of your shopping list for kids: toys!

As their name suggests, Little Possums Toys stocks toys for your little possum; boy or girl, big or small. Christmas gifts abound at Little Possums Toys with choices for every taste and budget from AnnieB, Automoblox, BRIO, Felt Tales, Folkmanis, Fun in the Sack, Le Toy Van, Lilly & Lolly, Little Chipipi, Mamas & Papas, Manhattan Toy Co., Missi Missi, Papo, Plan Toys, Princess Ratbag, Schleich, Sevi, Tiger Tribe, Tolo, Travis Designs, Vtech and WOW Toys UK.

If your little lady is yet to enjoy all the giggly fun of twirling and swirling in her very own pettiskirt, Little Possums Toys stock pettiskirt luxury from Princess Ratbag. She might also like the Djeco My Florist Kit for some floral inspiration this Christmas.

For little boy possums there is lots to choose from as well, like this fantastic 35 Piece Wooden Construction Kit from top selling Italian brand Sevi. Or the Djeco How to Draw a Super Hero Kit could be a winner if he’s a budding artist (or budding super hero!).

Little Possums Toys are sharing the festive joy and getting into the spirit of giving…to you! Yes lovely readers, you can take a generous 20% off storewide. Simply select your favourite toys from anywhere in store and then enter special discount code KSF20 for one week only until 3 December 2010. Sign up to the Little Possums Toys newsletter to hear of new arrivals, specials and be entered into the monthly prize draw.

Discounted prices quoted below are only applicable with KSF discount code KSF20 until midnight, 3 December, 2010.

a. Princess Ratbag Pettiskirt (4-7 years) – $79.95 less 20% = $63.96
b. Fun in the Sack 4 Game Pack – $109.95 less 20% = $87.96
c. Sevi Memory Game -  $79.95 less 20% = $63.96
d. Sevi Magnetic Puzzle – $79.95 less 20% = $63.96
e. Sevi Wooden Ark Balance Game -  $55.95 less 20% = $44.76
f. Djeco My Florist – $72.95 less 20% = $58.36
g. Sevi 35 Piece Wooden Construction Kit – $55.00 less 20% = $44.00
h. Djeco Fruit and Vegetable Chopping Set – $29.95 less 20% = $20.97
i. Djeco Draw Super Heroes – $39.95 less 20% = $31.96
j. Djeco Fancy Children Magnetics – $31.95 less 20% = $25.56
k. Djeco Oscar The Adventurer Magnetics -  $31.95 less 20% = $25.56
l. Djeco Spring in Acid Colours Felt Tip Colouring Set – $30.95 less 20% = $24.76
m. Djeco Flower Mosaics -  $19.95 less 20% = $15.96

Little Possums Toys delivery charges are automatically calculated at checkout according to the Australian Post recommendation for product volume, weight and destination. Orders are delivered by either registered Australia Post or Fastway Courier. Click here for further details.

Post written by Miki

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Did you go into a toy shop in the run up to last Christmas?  Did you escape with your life?  Since you’re reading this I assume you did, but I bet it was a close run thing.  There’s something about toy shops during the Christmas shopping period that brings out the inner gladiator in many parents, making them truly terrifying places to be.

Fear not, this Christmas you can make it a much more enjoyable experience by shopping online at Little Possums Toys – www.littlepossumstoys.com.au – where a huge range of toys from brands like AnnieB, Automoblox, Brio, Djeco, Felt Tales, Folkmanis, Fun in the Sack, Le Toy Van, Lilly & Lolly, Little Chipipi, Mamas & Papas, Manhattan Toy Co., Missi Missi, Papo, Plan Toys, Princess Ratbag, Schleich, Sevi, Tiger Tribe, Tolo, Travis Designs, Vtech and WOW Toys UK are ready to ship right to your door.

There’s a plethora of toys here for kids of all ages, and I’ve spotted several items that I think will end up under our tree with my boys’ names on them. For starters, I know Master A would *adore* an Automoblox Sedan (although he may have to line up behind his father to play with it), while Master J is very into shape sorters at the moment, and this one from Brio is easily the nicest I’ve seen. We’d all have fun redecorating their bedroom with the Little Chipipi Drive Time Wall Stickers too!  For our nieces I’m loving the Princess Ratbag Pettiskirts, and I can’t help but think how much I’d have loved a Le Toy Van Mayberry Manor Doll House when I was a little girl.

You can make your Christmas budget go 20% further when you shop at Little Possums Toys for the next week, because KidStyleFile readers can take 20% off store-wide. Enter ‘KSF10‘ at checkout to redeem until midnight 31 October 2010.  I also suggest signing up to the Little Possums Toys newsletter to be kept abreast of new arrivals, specials and be entered into the monthly prize draw.

Here are some gift ideas for boys:

Discounted prices quoted below are valid until 31 October 2010 using the code KSF10

Clockwise from top left: Sevi ‘Throw The Ring’, $68.95 less 20% = $55.16; Sevi Wooden Drum, $59.95 less 20% = $47.96; Fun In The Sun Game Pack, $109.95 less 20% = $87.96; Sevi Mouse Cubes, $105.00 less 20% = $84.00; Sevi Wooden Guitar, $63.95 less 20% = $51.61; Sevi Wooden Whistle, $17.95 less 20% = $14.36; Automoblox Sedan S9 – Blue, $49.95 less 20% = $39.96.

And here are some suggestions for little girls:

Discounted prices quoted below are valid until 31 October 2010 using the code KSF10

Clockwise from top left: Le Toy Van ‘Chloe’s Coupe’, $48.95 less 20% = $39.16; Djeco Cinderella Boxed Silhouette Puzzle, $26.95 less 20% = $21.56; Djeco Colour Gouache, $6.95 less 20% = $5.56; Automoblox Purple SUV, $49.95 less 20% = $39.96; Djeco My Cooker, $120.00 less 20% = $96.00; Le Toy Van Teapot Cafe, $96.95 less 20% = $77.56; Djeco My Florist, $72.95 less 20% = $58.36; Djeco Birthday Party Teatime, $69.95 less 20% = $55.96

Little Possums Toys delivery charges are automatically calculated at checkout according to the Australian Post recommendation for product volume, weight and destination. Orders are delivered by either registered Australia Post or Fastway Courier. Contact Little Possums Toys for further details.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Little Styles – www.littlestyles.com.au – is one of my favourite online baby and kids boutiques, with 2,000+ products from over 100 premium and boutique baby and kids fashion, toy and accessory labels, FREE giftwrapping, flat rate next day delivery – free for orders $150+, and no fuss returns and exchanges, I’m sure it will fast become one of your faves too!

It’s so exciting to watch all the new season’s stock roll in the door at Little Styles. New fashion arrivals include Munster, Bebe, Purebaby, Three Little Trees, LilSpunk, Fresh Baked, Heavenly Creatures, Big by Fiona, Woof!, Minti, Bluebird & Honey, Infancy, Albetta, Tiny Mammoth and Polka. The snuggly winter boots from Jack & Lilly, and Skeanie, and the sweetest hairclips from Giddy Giddy are also ready and waiting for you you! In the toy department Kathe Kruse, Sevi and Jasnor deliver the goods. A new shipment of Weego glass baby bottles, including the new starter kits, and silicone teethers have also landed.

Snap up some fab new season’s goodies now in-store at Little Styles, or scoop bargains up to 60% off in the sale section, with 10% off all orders over $50 for KidStyleFile readers for five days only. Enter discount code ‘ksfapril‘ at checkout to redeem until midnight on 17 April 2010.

You can take 10% off all prices quoted below when you spend over $50 in one order before 17 April 2010. Please read above for details.

1. Bluebird & Honey Knit Pinafore Dress, $59.50; and Purebaby Poppy Knit Pinafore Dress, $54.95
2. Lifefactory WeeGo Bottle Starter Pack – yellow/orange, $99.95
3. Bebe Beanie with Side Flaps, $26.95; Bebe Tiered Cord Dress, $41.95
4. Munster Circus Hooded Fleece Jumpsuit, $54.95; Albetta Babygrow Cowboy Applique, $43.95; Dexter V-Neck Baby Romper, $36.95
5. Jack & Lily My Leather Boots – Cream, $64.95; Skeanie Baby Ugg Boots, $39.95
6. Sevi Mini Transportation – School Bus, $7.95; Jasnor Very Hungry Caterpillar Pull Along, $34.95

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.

Today’s post written by Miki

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If you have a little boy is your family there’s a fair chance that you’ll have cars too! You may even have a car obsessed little girl in your midst. For all those out there with a need for speed I bring you a roundup of the best of the best cars on the baby and kids block. From clothing to toys to music to wall decor, there’s something here to keep your little car lover revved up and happy.

1. Appaman Rumblers L/S Tee – Wet Sand, $43.95 $39.56 at Cheeky Little Monsters
2. Love Mae Fabric Wall Stickers – Vintage Cars, $79.95 at The Hip Infant
3. Automoblox S-9 Sedan, $54.95 $45.00 at yooneek
4. Green Eyed Monster Car 10 L/S Tee, $40.00 at cornflowerblue
5. Penny Scallan Wooden Money Box – Car, $39.95 at ShopHouse
6. ALEX&ANT L/S Car Tee – Grey, $39.95 at My Baby Rocks
7. Sevi Speedy Coupe, $29.95 at Little Pinwheel
8. Playsam F1 Race Car – Red, $132.00 at Metro Mum
9. Plum Hot Rod Romper – Pastel Blue, $29.95 at The Bees Knees Kids
10. Albetta Top/Pant Set – Vintage Car, $42.00 at Three Little Owls
11. Marquise Underwear (2 pack), $12.95 at Ten Little Indians
12. Songs For The Car CD – Various artists, $24.95 at  Monkeytail & Wellington

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information. Also be sure to check the KidStyleFile Current Offers page, and the KidStyleFile Weekly Newsletter for discount codes to make sure you get the best possible deal – if you’re not a subscriber already then you can sign up here – it’s free!