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Today’s post written by Leah

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For many of you, this week has been a week of firsts.  It may have been your kidlets first day at school, preschool or day care…their first tooth, first step, first time on the potty….or maybe, the first time they slept through the night (I wish!). My Keiko – www.mykeiko.com.au - meaning  ”My 慶子 ” or roughly “My celebrate child”  is true to it’s name, with an abundance of treats to help you everyday of the week.

We often forget the other siblings that are left behind when one of our children begins school. Ruby Makes a Friend Written by Tina Burke is the perfect book to read to a sibling who has bravely waved goodbye to their older brother or sister for the day. The book introduces us to ‘Ruby’ who solemnly watches her big brother go off to school. She creates an imaginary friend to fill the void and has many adventures with him. In no time Ruby starts school (doesn’t it feel like in a blink of an eye they’re off to school?) herself and meets more friends. This book explores friendships, imagination and fun!

When Mister R was born I was given a gorgeous baby book to record all of his milestone and special moments. One of the mistakes I did make, not being a real crafty person, was using a plain old office ink pad to stamp his little feet and place them in his baby book! Baby wipes would not remove the stain on his little feet….even a half hour soak didn’t work! Oh how I wish I had know about Belly Art – Inkless Print Kits.  No stains. Just a precision imprint of bubs tootsies! Many maternity hospitals also use this fantastic kit.

Packing for trips with the kidlets often requires a checklist: water – check; snacks – check; nappies and wipes – check; spare clothes, um….. Yep, for me I often forget to replace the t-shirt I used last week, or the pants Miss N removed from the bag when it became cloudy and her skirt was not warm enough.  If I’m going to forget something, it’s the spare clothes that I omit. Babysparewear is a concept I think would make my life a little easier. Each set comes with a few basic pieces that make a complete outfit, are packed in a slim line travel case and are made with lightweight 100% cotton, jersey cotton or organic cotton depending on the pack.  Watch out – Babysparewear is reduced to clear! Grab your pack whilst stocks last.

Until 31 March 2010 My Keiko is offering all KSF readers a very generous 20% discount off everything* – including sale stock already reduced by up to 30% – store wide. Use coupon code “KSF” at checkout to redeem. You will also receive FREE regular postage on any order over $150. Keep your eye on the What’s New category with new products arriving daily, and sign up to the newsletter to never miss a beat.

*Update 23/3/2010: Sorry, il Tutto have requested that their products not be included in promotions so this discount is not applicable on il Tutto.

Discounted prices quoted below are applicable with code (read above) until 31 March 2010 only.

1. ‘Ruby Makes a Friend’ by Tina Burke Was $19.95 LESS 20%= $15.96
2. Blue Racoon – Frankie Tulip Hat Was $30.00 LESS 20% = $24.00
3. Il Tutto – Mia Baby Bag (Black) Was $449.00
4. Il Tutto – Sienna Day Bag (Red) Was $189.00
5. Belly Art – Inkless Print Kits Was $19.95 LESS 20% = $15.96
6. Beep Beep Slings – Sunny Was $75.00 LESS 20%= $60.00
7. Uchi – Bubblegum Dot Baby Backpack Was $110.00 THEN $60.00 LESS 20% =$48.00
8. ecococoon – Urban Chic Was $39.95 LESS 20% = $31.96
9. Respisense Was $179.00 LESS 20%= $143.20
10. Babysparewear – Eco Chic Was $42.00 LESS 20% = $33.60
11. Alphasketti – ABC Flash Card Set Was $21.95 LESS 20%= $17.56
12. Vanchi Baby – Kiwi Green Stripe Wrap & Lime Spot Hat Was $29.95 LESS 20%= $23.96
13. Elmo Bump Buddy Was $11.95 LESS 20%= $9.56
14. Nature’s Child – Organic Baby Essentials Gift Box Was $95.00 LESS 20% = $76.00

My Keiko stocks a very stylish collection of brands including Aden & Anais, Appaman, Babu, BabyLegs, babysparewear, Baobab, Beep Beep Slings, Billie Goat Soap, Blue Racoon, BoscoBear, Brolly Sheets, Custard Pie, Dripstick, Elegant Baby, Fairy Floss Creations, Fehn Baby, Gin & Tonic, hiPP, Hotbubba, Hullubullu, Il Tutto, Infancey, Jock & Tilly, Locolili, Look At The Wall, Lotus Linens, Luv A Bub, Melobaby, My Keiko, Nature Baby, Nature’s Child, Penny Scallan, Plumb, Read With Me, Renee Pinto, Respisense, Scout, Skeanie, Snuza, Sticky Baby Company, Totseat, Tyrrell Katz London, Uchi, Urban Rituelle

My Keiko charge $8.50 for standard postage, and $10.50 for Express Post, Australia wide. Orders over $150 are delivered for FREE. International orders are welcome. Visit the My Keiko Terms and Conditions page for full shipping and delivery details.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Elizabeth at La Toriana – www.latoriana.com.au – has really let the festive season go to her head! I’m not sure whether it’s too much champagne or if she’s just feeling incredibly generous, but she has decided to give readers the most enormous pre-Christmas discount yet.  Are you ready for this?  Are you sure? Are you standing by with your credit card ready to pounce?

Because get this: Elizabeth has decided to mark down all full priced Oobi, Deshabille, BRITT, Miniwhisk, Thurlby Farm, Dolly Up, Huggalugs, Nanny Pickle and Penny Scallan by an extraordinary 35% (excluding sale items already reduced by up to 85%, and Tummy Bear). Use the discount code ‘Rudolph’ at checkout. Alternatively, you can get FREE shipping (with no minimum purchase amount) using the code ‘KSFpost’ at checkout. Both of these offers are valid until 10 December 2009 only, so go wild: they’re the last ones before Christmas!

There’s an awful lot to love at La Toriana at the moment, with some truly stunning labels on showcase.  There are the eternally popular Princess Ratbag pettiskirts, for example, which are adored by little girls all around Australia and fly off the shelves faster than the human eye can track!  And while we’re looking at pretty things for little princesses, take in the exquisite Tea Princess collection, which epitomises vintage chic.

I’m also quite taken by the range of aprons and tea towels by Ogilvie Designs.  High quality cotton and fun, eyecatching designs make these a winner, especially if you have a family BBQ on Christmas or Boxing Day.

If you’re looking for stocking fillers and bargains, make sure you look at the Specials section which is updated every Monday. You have to get in quick, considering that products in there are discounted by up to 85% off, they won’t last long! Cheers to that!

Prices quoted below are valid with code (read above) until 10 December 2009 only.

1. Princess Ratbag Pettiskirt – Scarlet Red, $80.00
2. Oobi Dinosaur Egg Short & Singlet Set, $39.95 Less 35% = $25.96
3. Oobi 1950s Flower Bloomers, $24.95 Less 35% = $21.20
4. Tea Princess Summer Crushed Baby Doll Dress – Pink or Blue, $79.95
5. Penny Scallan Pirate Paint Smock, $27.95 Less 35% = $18.16
6. Ogilvie Design Kids Aprons – Festive Designs, $19.95
7. Vanchi Bowler Bag – Geisha, $99.95 Sale Price: $64.95
8. Kee-Ka ‘Little Elf’ tee, $29.95 Sale Price: $14.97

La Toriana stock designer clothing, toys and accessories for babies, girls and boys, from the following brands: Acland, Alannah Rose, annieB, Britt, Boxy Design, Annabel Trends, ArgneshRose, Tippie Toes, Cheeky Little Soles, Dobbin and Drum, Eternal Creation, Finnigan Finn, Hey Baby, Huggalugs, Deshabille, Vanchi, Kee-Ka, Lambykins, Oobi, Eco Peko, Toys Pure, BumpBuddy, Lazybones, Gertie and Me, Britt, Kids Kitchen, Grommets, Mini Whisk, Vintage Kids, Babylicious, Penny Scallan, Tabitha Emma, Tickled Pink, Djeco, Anamlaz, Three Little Trees, Nana Huchy, Jasnor, Footprints, Tummy Bear, Tea Princess, Alimrose Designs, Fairy Floss Creations, Cuski, and Gaia, Nanny Pickle, Oopsidaisi, G&T Kids, Eco Peko, TikiBoo Kids, Wild Things of Noosa, and prem baby brands Tummy Bear and Early Birds.

La Toriana charge $7.95 flat for registered post Australia-wide.  Orders over $150.00 receive FREE shipping and a FREE gift. International orders are welcome. See here for full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Woo hoo! It’s official; spring has sprung, and I can think of no better way to celebrate its arrival than a visit to La Toriana – www.latoriana.com.au.

La Toriana have well and truly embraced the spirit of spring-cleaning, so first stop must be the specials page: with up to 85% off, prices start at an incredible $5.00!!! Check out my favourite sale items from Finnigin Finn, Eternal Creation and Three Little Trees below.

From there it’s full it’s full steam ahead for summer at this gorgeous on line store, and if you haven’t yet taken a look over new season stock – trust me, you are in for an absolute treat!

Summer fashion from Tea Princess is delicately feminine and to me, it somehow seems infused with all the finesse of a willowy film star of a bygone era. With a little girl to dress for the first time this summer, my eyes light up with delight as I anticipate what she will look like in items from this brand!

My 3 Tea Princess favourites are: The Summer Praire Bebe Dress & Bloomer Set, the Summer Antique Pearl Party Dress,  and the Summer White Singlet with Guipre Lace & Satin Rib.

Summer stock from Dolly Up has also arrived in store and Elizabeth from La Toriana has warned it is literally getting snapped up – so make sure you get in quick to avoid disappointment!

To celebrate the first month of spring, La Toriana are offering KidStyleFile readers FREE postage on orders over $50.00 until 30 September 2009. Use code ‘KSF50′ at checkout to redeem.

There are also activities happening at La T right now that you’ll want to be in on: when you place an order at La Toriana you will receive a catalogue which has details of how to win a Tea Princess Winter 2010 outfit of your choice. Also, La Toriana’s 2nd Birthday celebrations conitnue – you can win $1,000 in Prizes! All orders placed at La Toriana up until 9am October 30, 2009 will automatically go in the draw.

1. Tea Princess – Summer Antique Pearl Party Dress – $89.95
2. Finnigan Finn “Hanna” – Denim Dress – $64.95 on sale $38.97
3. Three Little Trees – Tokyo Romper – $42.95 on sale $21.47
4. Tea Princess – Summer Praire Bebe Dress & Bloomer Set – $59.95
5. Vanchi – Baby/Parents Urban “Sandstone” Sling Nappy Bag – $129.95
6. Dolly Up – Vanilla Rose Vintage Singlet – $46.95
7. Tea Princess – Summer White Singlet with Guipre Lace & Satin Rib – $52.95
8. Finnigan Finn – Girls designer wear winter tights *Nelly* – $21.99 on sale $17.59
9. Eternal Creation – Pink Wool Tunic - $59.95 on sale $28.55

La Toriana stock designer clothing, toys and accessories for babies, girls and boys, from the following brands: Acland, Alannah Rose, annieB, Britt, Boxy Design, Annabel Trends, ArgneshRose, Tippie Toes, Cheeky Little Soles, Dobbin and Drum, Eternal Creation, Finnigan Finn, Hey Baby, Huggalugs, Deshabille, Vanchi, Kee-Ka, Lambykins, Oobi, Eco Peko, Toys Pure, BumpBuddy, Lazybones, Gertie and Me, Britt, Kids Kitchen, Grommets, Mini Whisk, Vintage Kids, Babylicious, Penny Scallan, Tabitha Emma, Tickled Pink, Djeco, Anamlaz, Three Little Trees, Nana Huchy, Jasnor, Footprints, Tummy Bear, Tea Princess, Alimrose Designs, Fairy Floss Creations, Cuski, and Gaia, Nanny Pickle, Oopsidaisi, G&T Kids, Eco Peko, TikiBoo Kids, Wild Things of Noosa, and prem baby brands Tummy Bear and Early Birds.

La Toriana charge $7.95 flat for registered post Australia-wide.  Orders over $150.00 receive FREE shipping and a FREE gift. International orders are welcome. See here for full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Hip hip hooray! it’s time to celebrate with Elizabeth at La Toriana – www.latoriana.com.au – as she marks La T’s second birthday.

Elizabeth is giving a free gift away with every order that mentions ‘KSF’ in the comments section at checkout between now and September 30, 2009. You can also go into the draw to win 1 of $1,000+ in prizes – woo! All orders placed between now and 9am 30 October 2009 will automatically go into the draw to win:

1 x $200 La Toriana Gift Voucher
1 x Vanchi Nappy Bag
1 x $150 Baby Jo Organic baby wear pack
5 x Pink Pearl Bracelets (rrp$44.95 each)
15 x Nanny Pickle Door Hangers (rrp$14.95)
2 x 1 year subscriptions to Little One Baby magazine (rrp $29.90)

Scroll to the bottom of the page for terms and conditions of this draw.

As for what to buy at La Toriana right now, well if you have a little girl, then you are in heaven! New season’s Tea Princess and TikiBoo Kids has just landed (New Zealand label Dolly Up will be arriving soon, too!) , and these fresh and very very pretty pieces are in high demand, so don’t waste a moment!!

1. TikiBoo Kids ~ Summer Sun Dress from the Antique Rose Collection - $49.95
2. Dolly Up – coming soon
3. Tea Princess Summer crushed babydoll dress ~ pink – $79.95
4. Dolly Up – coming soon
5. Tea Princess Summer Antique Pearl Party Dress - $89.95 Tea Princess Summer Vintage headband ~ large - $89.95
6. TikiBoo Kids ~ Summer Sun Dress from the Antique Rose Collection - $49.95 TikiBoo Kids ~ Antique Rose Collection Headband/Headscarf - $22.95
7. Tea Princess Summer crushed babydoll dress ~ blue or pink – $79.95 Tea Princess Summer Rose Chic Apron Dress - $64.95

It’s not all about the girls at La Toriana though! While new season’s boys stock is yet to land, there are a
few new products that have arrived that should tickle your fancy if you’re a mum to a little man.

The Queen’s Guardsmen Skittle Set is a gorgeous toy, which also makes a fab decor statement, the AnnieB’s fresh summer pyjamas for boys speak of summer in effortless style, birthdays are sorted with Alannah Rose’s super cute invitations, and why not treat yourself to a new animal-friendly leather-free baby bag from VanChi?

Party on!

1. Queen’s Guardsmen Wooden Skittle Set – $36.95
2. Alannah Rose ‘Beep Beep’ Boys Party Invitations – $24.95
3. AnnieB’s ‘Max’ Designer Boys Pajamas – $39.95
4. VanChi Baby/Parents Urban Sling  Bag in ‘Slate’ – $129.95

La Toriana stock the following babies, girls and boys designer clothing, toys and accessories brands: Acland, Alannah Rose, annieB, Britt, Boxy Design, Annabel Trends, ArgneshRose, Tippie Toes, Cheeky Little Soles, Dobbin and Drum, Eternal Creation, Finnigan Finn, Hey Baby, Huggalugs, Deshabille, Vanchi, Kee-Ka, Lambykins, Oobi, Eco Peko, Toys Pure, BumpBuddy, Lazybones, Gertie and Me, Britt, Kids Kitchen, Grommets, Mini Whisk, Vintage Kids, Babylicious, Penny Scallan, Tabitha Emma, Tickled Pink, Djeco, Anamlaz, Three Little Trees, Nana Huchy, Jasnor, Footprints, Tummy Bear, Tea Princess, Alimrose Designs, Fairy Floss Creations, Cuski, and Gaia, Nanny Pickle, Oopsidaisi, G&T Kids, Eco Peko, TikiBoo Kids, Wild Things of Noosa, and prem baby brands Tummy Bear and Early Birds, keep customers coming back for more again and again.

2nd Birthday Prize Draw terms and conditions:
All orders placed at La Toriana up until 9am October 30, 2009 will go in the draw. Draw is open to Australian residents only. Prizes will be randomly drawn at 8pm October 30, 2009, and winners will be notified by email, as well as listed in the La Toriana November newsletter and blog.

La Toriana charge $7.95 flat for registered post Australia-wide.  Orders over $150.00 receive FREE shipping and a FREE gift. International orders are welcome. For full postage and delivery information, please click here.

Today’s post written by Miki

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With my baby due any day now, I’m in the final stages of nesting and getting all the essentials ready to go.  When I discovered a few gaps in the baby’s wardrobe and nursery, I turned to 9 Months Waiting – www.9monthswaiting.com.au – to find what I needed.

Run by the lovely Cathy (who is also pregnant, and has an innate sense of what a modern mum wants for her nursery), 9 Months Waiting specialises in all that is beautiful and practical for babies from birth to 12 months of age, including clothing, accessories and bedding.  With an ever-increasing range of beautiful brands and products, 9MW is one of the best online stores in Australia for a baby’s needs.

New to 9MW this month is Babyjo, an absolutely delectable bamboo fabric range of rompers and blankets with a stylish modern look. There are quite a few bamboo pieces (also look for Lotus Linens) instore now, and if ever you’ve felt bamboo fabric you’ll understand why – it’s so incredibly soft you’ll never want to put baby in anything else!

There are some brilliant options for wrapping babies, including the Miracle Blanket, which is pretty well impossible for even the wriggliest baby to get out of, and has the added bonus of no excessive fabric to bunch or overheat, and no fastenings of any kind to fiddle with at night.

An equally fantastic option is the Ergo Pouch Ergococoon – pop the baby in it, zip it up and you’re done!  This is actually the most popular product on the whole site; Cathy sells so many of them each week that she struggles to keep them in stock, so when you see them available, snap ‘em up fast!

At the moment Cathy is running a huge sale with up to 50% off a huge range of products.  Additionally, she’s offering an extra 10% off store-wide to KidStyleFile readers – just enter ‘KSF10′ before 15 August 2009 when the code expires. That’s a total of up to 60% off store-wide!!

Also, I’ll let you in on a little secret: follow 9 Months Waiting on Twitter to hear about daily spectacular specials of up to 75% selected products.  There’s something new on offer every day, and chances are you’ll never know about it if you don’t see it advertised on Twitter.  Pass it on!

Don’t forget to use code ‘KSF10′ before 15 August 2009 to score 10% off all prices quoted below,  including products already marked down.

1. Marquise Star Nightie Sleeping Bag – White, $19.95
2. Babyjo Bamboo Kimono Romper, $27.95
3. Marquise Mittens – White, $9.95
4. Miracle Blanket – Pink, $39.95
5. Ergo Pouch Ergococoon, $24.95 $20.95
6. Eternal Creation Hat – Barbados, $26.95
7. Eternal Creation Overalls – Barbados, $65.95 $40.00
8. Baobab Babygro Dragon Print, $39.95 $25.00
9. Three Little Trees Miso Miso Blanket, $39.95
10. Babyjo Little Master Bamboo Blanket, $32.95
11. Eternal Creation Hand Knit Beret, $29.95 $19.95
12. Eternal Creation Wool Jacket, $89.95 $46.95
13. Vanchi Change n Away – Espresso, $34.95 $17.00

9 Months Waiting stock a great range of clothing from Marquise and Bonds (be sure to buy a size up in Bonds, as it is known for its small sizings), Three Little Trees, Baobab, Eternal Creation, and Tees 2 Knees, linens from Living Textiles, Lotus Linens, Babyjo and wraps and baby bags from Vanchi.

9 Months Waiting postage prices start at $5.60 for Parcel Post and $8.00 for Express Post Australia-wide. Orders over $100.00 are shipped FREE, Australia-wide. International orders are warmly welcomed. Please see the Delivery info page for full information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Yahoo! It’s the weekend, and it’s time to kick back, relax, and PLAY! There’s no better place to have a frolic today than Millie’s Playground – www.milliesplayground.com.au.

Millie’s Playground stocks baby and kids fashion, accessories, and toys for babies and kids from birth up to size 4 (soon to be up to size 8: stay tuned!), and can be found in bricks and mortar format nestled in the bucolic surrounds of the Huon Valley in Tasmania, and also now also online, which means the contents of this delightful store are now within reach whereever you may reside. (Don’tcha just *love* that?!!)

Millie’s Playground proprietor Taneall has throughtfully selected a great selection of brands for you: choose from Alluring linens, Annabel Trends, Baby Ka-Boosh, Babykids Australia, Beauty and the Bees, Bobux, Classic Pooh, Giimmo, Humphrey’s Corner, Johnco Productiions, Ka-Boosh, Little Beetle, Marquise, Max and Tilly, Milestone Press, Natures Purest, Ninth Moon, Noo,  Pure Earth, Soon Melbourne, Sugar booger, TTot, Tea Princess, Tiny Minymo, Toyslink and Vanchi.

Hot picks are Tiny Minymo from Denmark, with fantastical prints and colours to zap the grey of winter right out of the picture (stay tuned for Summer 09/10 stock, due by the end of July), Marquise; among the best, most tasteful and affordable baby clothing you’ll find, Nature’s Purest organic toys and linens, an extensive range of Bobux pre-walkers and shoes, maternity fashion from Ninth Moon and Soon Melbourne on clearance, drastically reduced, and Beauty and the Bees skincare for mums and babes, including Botty Butter and Mother-to-be Belly Balm.

On a personal note, I was gifted Beauty and the Bees Belly Balm by a friend when I became pregnant. It’s an all-natural formula, and so I happily massaged my tum with it for my entire pregnancy, as much for the connection it gave me with my babies (twins) as anything, but I didn’t end up with a single stretch mark, so I’d say it’s worth a go for that purpose too!

To welcome you to the Millie’s Playground experience, Taneall is offering KSF readers 15% off store-wide, including stock already on sale (heads up: Tea Princess, Tiny Minymo, Soon Melbourne fashion and more!) Enter discount code ‘KSFJuly’ at checkout to redeem. Offer ends midnight 25 July 2009. Play nice now

A. Bobux iWalk Sport in Chocolate, Beige and Orange $65.00 less 15% = $55.25
B. Bobux Tiger Shoe in Chocolate $35.00 less 15% = $29.75
C. Hook and Ladder Truck Ride-on Toy $200.00 less 15% = $170.00
D. Soon Melbourne Nappy Totes in Red and Cream $159.00 each less 15% = $135.15 each
E. Sounds for Silence Baby Settling Program $44.95 less 15% = $38.20
F. Beauty and the Bees Botty Butter 40ml $10.95 less 15% = $9.30
G. Tiny Minymo Amalie Dress in Purple $49.95 $39.96 less 15% = $33.95
H. Tiny Minymo Air Growsuit in Green $26.95 $21.56 less 15% = $18.32
I. Beauty and the Bees Mother-to-be Belly Balm $17.95 less 15% = $15.25
J. Tea Princess Wide-leg Frill Pants $54.95 $43.96 less 15% = $37.35, Tea Princess Hand-knitted Cardigan $64.95 $51.96 less 15% = $44.16
K. Annabel Trends Gift Set: Onesie, 2 pairs of socks in a cute suitcase $29.95 $23.96 less 15% = $20.36
L. Bobux Shoe in Pink Flowers $35.00 less 15% = $29.75
M. Bobux iWalk Sport in Raspberry $65.00 less 15% = $55.25
N. Pink Speedster Ride-on Toy $200.00 less 15% = $170.00

Millie’s Playground charge postage $7.50 for registered post Australia-wide. Heavy and bulky items may attract additional charges. All orders over $200.00 are shipped FREE. View full information on postage and delivery here.