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Today’s post written by Angela

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Motherhood is such a multi-faceted experience: such a rush of love and purpose and ultimate meaningfulness, and on some days, unbelievable difficulty.

Through all the highs and lows it is, without a doubt, the most mind-blowingly significant and remarkable thing I have ever experienced, and I know it won’t ever be beaten.

I have a feeling all you other mums out there know exactly I’m talking about.

No new deals today – I’m off to claim my medal at the Mother’s Day Classic (they include one in the finishers show bag: right on!) – but if you’re in a shopping mood, please do head over to review the All Current Deals page to check out the discounts and offers the KSF community has on offer – they are rippers!

Also today, please consider honouring mothers in less priviledged countries than by supporting the Room to Read’s Mother’s Day Campaign, which helps marginalised girls in impoverised parts of Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Sri Lanka, Nepal, South Africa and Zambia receive an education, and break the cycle of poverty.

This May, all donations are being matched by a generous family foundatiion in the US (up to the value of$US100,000!!) You can make your donation online at the Room To Read, or Generation Wonder websites. KidStyleFile has today made a donation to this inspirational non-profit organisation.

Finally, way out of left-field, I’ll leave you with a gift of giggles via this blast-from-the-past video of Mr T paying homage to mothers everywhere. “I pity the fool” who sees this vid and doesn’t treat his/her mother right, *especially* on Mother’s Day! Have a good one.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Do you know what’s happening in one week and one day?  Any guesses?  Yes, you in the corner over there..?

That’s right!  It’s Mother’s Day in one week tomorrow, and if you haven’t ordered yourself, or your mum – or your mother-in-law, whatever you do, don’t forget her!! – a present then NOW is the time to do so.

I recommend going straight to Where Did You Get That? – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au – for a wonderful selection of gifts for every mum’s taste.

Personally I love the Candela range.  These award winning portable lights are perfect for so many occasions – kids’ night lights, dimmable feeding lamps in the nursery, dinner table decorations, camping accessories, you name it – and once you’re done you just pop them back in the subtle base to recharge.  Can’t get easier than that, and they look so good!

For mums who believe that there’s more to life than what you can see – that’s such a lovely philosophy – I recommend considering one of the pieces by Enchanted Faeries.  Suitable for indoor and outdoor use and available in a range of sizes, I think one of these highly collectible pieces would look lovely hidden in a garden.  Part of the charm of the range, besides the quality and detail of their construction, is the way each Faerie has her own personality and distinct features.  Look closely at the faces of each one to see what I mean!

Until midnight on Monday 4th May 2009, you can take 15% off everything in the ‘Just For Mums‘ category at WDYGT? by using the code ‘THANKSMUM’ (nawwwww). This only gives you a couple of days in which to snap up the bargains, so hurry hurry!

Just quickly before I sign off, I also want to mention the cool new jeans by Tea Collection for boys and girls that have just landed at WDYGT? When you take into account the brand’s quality and the fact that they’re retailing here for $20 less than their RRP, you know you’re getting a good deal!

Prices marked in red  are applicable using the code ‘THANKSMUM’ (valid on all products in the ‘Just For Mum’ category) until midnight, 4 May 2009.

1. Spa Super Absorbent Hair Turban, $29.95 $25.60
2. Candela Glow 4 Set, $176.00 $149.60
3. Enchanted Faeries ‘Catkin of the Willow’, $34.95 $29.70
4. Chicken Blackboard Sticker, $39.00 $33.15
5. Daily Tea Rooster Long Sleeve Top, $34.95
6. Tea Collection Sora Boy’s Denim Pant, $79.95 $59.95
7. Enchanted Faeries ‘Dian O’Fay of the Oak’, $129.95 $110.45
8. Candela Luau, $330.00 $280.50
9. Daily Tea Bird Print Long Sleeve Shirred Top, $34.95
10. Tea Collection Girls Dark Denim Pant, $79.95 $59.95

Where Did You Get That? stocks a huge range from the following designers: Aden + Anais, BabyMoov Bebedelice and Lovenest, Bella Tunno, Bod and Bod for Bubs hair and skin-care, Coco Boheme, Coo Clocks, Deglingos, Djeco, eco.kid,  Enchanted Faeries figurines, Girls 4 Sport swimwear, Goorin Borthers, Lelli Kelly, Moppit, Morgan & Milo, Opal London, Pink + Blue Yummy Mummy, Star & Rose, Tea Collection, Thermos, Tommy Rocket, Tooli, Two Belles, Zid Zid Kids, and Woolbabe sleeping bags.

Please note: look for the Redeem Discount Coupon section at Where Did You Get That’s? checkout: this is where you need to pop your discount code.

Where Did You Get That? charge a flat rate of $7.95 for standard postage Australia-wide.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Money cannot buy love, that’s for sure: the best gifts for Mother’s Day have to be lots of cuddles and kisses, kind words, kid-made treasures, freedom from daily chores, and some quiet time alone.

Nevertheless, a little bit of appreciation from your Baby Daddy never goes astray. Here are some hints for those in need of tips.

Be sure to check All Current Deals to see if there are any discounts or offers you can benefit from.

1. Elk Felt Tree Brooch from Pastel Pink – $27.50
2. A homage to Mum on a Tee from Mooo – $25.00
3. Deshabille (pronounced dez-ha-bee-ay) PJs from La Toriana – $19.95-$49.95
4. An annual subscription to My Child Magazine from iSubscribe – $30.00
5. Glasshouse Candle, Diffuser, Skincare and Soap – $14.95-$55.00 from Mummy’s Favourite (Goes down especially well with a drawn bath, soft lighting, a book, gentle music, come nice choccies, and some new PJs, robe and Uggs to hope into after…Oops! I think I said that out loud
6. An il Tutto bag from Bubba Funk – $129-$449.00
7. Handmade goodies from local designer-makers at madeit.com.au – Prices start at around $5.00
8. Bling from Giggle’n'Groove – from $5.00-$150.00
9. Candela Glow, set of 2 from Where Did You Get That? – $99.00
10. A book, CD or movie from Fishpond.com.au

View more Mother’s Day ideas on KidStyleFile here.

Please check individual stores for shipping costs and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Calling all Dads: looking to make Mum feel extra special on Mother’s Day? Head on over to Mooo – www.mooo.com.au – for the *cutest* Mother’s Day t-shirts out to add to the festivities.

Mooo Mother’s Day tees are made to order, and come in sizes sizes 00-12, in your choice of long, or short, sleeved, and there are 8 different designs to select from, all available in 6 different colour-ways! Phew!

Mooo’s user-friendly website makes it easy to make your selection, just pick the design of your choice, choose your colour, and  – too easy! – there it is: what you see is what you’ll get!

The sight of your child wearing one of these is sure to make Mum feel warm and fuzzy on May 10.

There’s also a bounty of other super products to see at Mooo. The guys at Mooo (and I do mean guys: Mooo is run by Mike and Nick, former Industrial Designers, and Dads with 7 kids between them and an 8th on the way!! Herw’s a bit of trivia for you: that’s Mike’s daughter Mary in the pic below) are prolifically creative, and are always growing their great range of custom made products for kids.

Choose from Mooo wall sticker decals, kids bedroom wall art, classic wooden name puzzles, name labels and iron on labels, super cute t-shirts, back packs, pencil cases and more.

Mooo custom made Mother’s Day Tees cost $25.00, and ship within 7 days of your order being received.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Mariana at Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au – has just become a mum for the second time, with her delicious new baby boy recently arrived. With all the fabulous products that Mariana stocks at Bubba Funk, her newborn son is extremely well catered for!

Mums need love too, though, and Mariana has her pick of goodies in the Bubba Funk Yummy Mummy department, which offers mums a lovely selection of products to use with her bub: luxe baby bags and accessories from Australian designers Il Tutto and Isoki, top shelf baby slings from Minimonkey, and Ramalama, cosy Britt pram liners, and Bod body products just for Mum.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Bubba Funk is offering KSF members an exclusive 20% off all products in the Yummy Mummy department (excludes Gift Vouchers). Simply enter ‘YumMum’ at the checkout to redeem until 8 May 2009. Every order from the Yummy Mummy section will also receive a scrummy box of freckles. Mariana sure does know what a mum needs!

A. ISOKI Reversible Nappy Bags – assorted designs $189.95 -$199 $151.96-$159.20 each
B. Bubba Funk Gift Vouchers – Choose from $50, $75 or $100 denominations (no discount applies)
C. Minimonkey 4-Way Baby Sling $79.95 $63.96
D. Ramalama Leather Baby Carrier $185.00 $148.00
E. Bod ‘Princess’ Gift Pack $54.95 $43.96
F. Bubba Funk ‘Yummy Mummy’ Gift Box $125.00 $100.00
G. ISOKI Reversible Nappy Bags – Saddle Bag, Urban $199.95 $159.96
H. Melobaby all-in-one nappy wallet & change mat $59.95 $47.96

Woah, any Mum would be thrilled to receive Il Tutto this Mother’s Day! Select from the range at Bubba Funk – each Italian Nappa leather bag is available in cream, black and red – and take 20% off until 8 May 2009. Sale prices are listed below; they snap back to normal on 9 May, so hustle, hustle!

Clockwise from top left:

Il Tutto Chiara Nappy Bag – Red $449.00 $359.20
Il Tutto Ava Nappy Bag – Black $299.00 $239.20
Il Tutto Monster Teddy Keyring – Red $19.95 $15.96
Il Tutto Bella Mini Bag – Red, $149.00 $119.20
Il Tutto Olivia Mini Bag – Red $129.00 $103.20

Bubba Funk’s stunning range of brands include Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Babu, Baby Brands, Beautiful Soles, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Boon, Britt, Bud by Designroom, David Fussenegger, Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Grobag, Heavenly Creatures, Il Tutto, Isoki, John Crane, Sproutdesign, Little Chipipi, Luna Ninos, Marquise, Missi Missi, Moppit, Nature Baby, Oobi Baby, Present Time, Quilt Baby, Ramalama, Skeanie, Tiny Mammoth, Vice Versa and Well Spotted.

Bubba Funk ship Australia-wide starting from $7.95 per package, depending on weight. Please see here for more information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Easter may be apon us, but it it pays to keep your eye on the horizon, because Mother’s Day is but one month away! Yup, on Sunday the 10th of May mums around Australia will be kicking back and relaxing while they are waited on hand and foot, and generally spoilt rotten (hint, hint!)

Handmade cards and gifts from the kids are de rigeur, and very special – don’t leave them behind! – but if it’s a store-bought pressie you’re after, one very important tip: skip the vacuum cleaner, unless you are also gifting the mum in question a year’s free vacuuming (if you for real on this, drop me a line: I’ll adopt you!)

For those not into a year’s hard labour, head instead to Heart On Your Sleeve – www.heartonyoursleeve.com.au – and score mum a mother’s bracelet, personalised name bracelet, photo bracelet, necklace or earrings, and yourself a whole lot of brownie points.

Heart on Your Sleeve has 20% off high quality hand-made Mother’s, and Grandmother’s, bracelets until 30 April 2009. The cut-off date for Mother’s Day orders is 1 May, so don’t delay in getting your order in.

While you’re over at Heart On Your Sleeve, be sure to take in their sweet selection of fabric covered button hair elastics and bobby pins, and cute little adjustable rings. I am digging the cupcake ring – yum!

If you, too, like the hair elastics and rings, you can pick them up as a set of two elastics and a ring in either owl or Japanese Doll designs, in an adorable gift tin.

For more formal occassions – weddings, christenings, naming days and the like – Tennille at Heart On Your Sleeve has created a sizable range of bracelets, tiaras, necklaces, and keepsake jewellery to help make the day memorable.

1. Button Hair Elastics $6.50 per pair
2. Button Hair Elastics with Matching Ring plus Gift Tin – Kimono Girl design $10.00
3. Button Hair Elastics with Matching Ring plus Gift Tin – What a Hoot! design $10.00
4. Button Hair Elastics $6.50 per pair
5. Funny Bunny Snappie Hair Clip $5.00 each
6. Vintage Rosette Snappie Hair Clip $4.50 each
7. Silver Matte Mother’s Bracelet $120.00 $96.00
8. Button Hair Elastics $6.50 per pair
9. Mother’s Gold Bangle $120.00 $96.00
10. Gold Matte Mother’s Bracelet $120.00 $96.00

Heart On Your Sleeve post within Australia from $2.00 per order (for orders up to $19.99). Orders over $100.00 receive FREE registered post. Please see here for full payment and postage details. International orders are warmly welcomed.