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Post written by Miki

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There’s a real theme amongst the mums in my Mother’s Group at the moment of trying to find the best – but least expensive – toys for our kids for Christmas this year.  It’s so incredibly easy to find yourself spending more and more each year, and while it’s great to have one big special toy under the tree, having fifteen of them isn’t really necessary (despite what Master A tells me!).  Instead I try to mix it up a bit with a few different sized gifts, and most of them are under the $30 mark.

This is where Dragonfly Toys – www.dragonflytoys.com.au – really come into their own.  Stockists of a huge range of high quality toys in every budget range, Dragonfly is the place to go when you don’t necessarily want to spend a fortune but still want to end up with something special. They’ve even helpfully added categories to assist you in sticking to your budget: Toys Under $20, Toys Under $30, Toys Under $50 and Toys Under $100.  That said, the best part is their range – with brands like Hess Spielzeug, Gluckskafer, Kraul, Debresk and Haba (are you starting to see which continent many of their toys are sourced from?), you know that anything you buy will be of the highest quality.

I think there are some fabulous options for stocking stuffer-type presents on offer at the moment.  Take the Putumayo Kids range of activity books as an example: $12.50 or less will buy you a beautiful colouring or sticker book which is not only fun and educational but can also instil a love of travel, adventure and geography into your child. The Hess Spielzeug Spinning Top is just begging to be popped into a Christmas stocking and at a mere $4.00, it’s a no-brainer, while the Kraul Rope Runner Kit at only $16.50 is the kind of activity toy that would keep my boys (and their dad!) amused for hours.

Dragonfly Toys are marking down all Haba games by 25% off for one week only, making these brilliant gift options even more affordable. No code is needed, prices are as marked. Also check the Sale Section for discounts of up to 35%.  Finally, for the remainder of the month of November, every $100 you spend at Dragonfly Toys puts you in the draw to win a $100 gift voucher – and when you mention KidStyleFile in the comments box at checkout you’ll receive two entries!

1. Putumayo Kids Latin America Colouring Book, $10.00
2. Putumayo Kids Africa Sticker Book, $12.50
3. Fairy Houses And Beyond! $24.00
4. Story CD: ‘The Mermaid’s Shoes’, $25.50
5. Hess Spielzeug Spinning Top, $4.00
6. Haba Animal Yahtzee, $24.95 less 25% = $18.71
7. Haba Mini Memo, $18.25 less 25% = $13.68
8. Debresk Small Car, $12.00
9. Papoose Felt Capsicum & Eggplant, $15.50
10. Kraul Rope Runner Kit, $16.50
11. Gluckskafer Dustpan & Brush, $23.50
12. Kraul Wendolin Gravity Car, $19.50
13. Gluckskafer Knitting Dolly, $12.50 

About Heidi, A okhi, Art Viva, Barefoot, Bell Pond Books, Bioviva, Chrissy Butler, Debresk, Diane Tatum, Die Spiegelburg, Dorling Kindersley, Dragonfly Handmade Dolls, Dragonfly Toys, Drei Blatter, Earth Greetings, Ergo, Etiko, Family Pastimes, Fish River, Floris Books, Gluckskafer, Green Toys, HABA, Hawthorn Press, Hess Spielzeug, Hug-a-Bub, Immortal Books, Jambu Tree Kids, Jamtown, Keptin Jr, Kinderkram, Kokonor, Kraul, Kreativekit, Laikonik, Little Green Radicals, Lyra, Mehano, Mercurius, Michaelmass Press, Nanchen, Naturally You Can Sing, Papoose, Putumayo, Putumayo Kids, Ravensburger, Sarah Laidlaw, Sarah’s Silks, Seedling, Selecta, Spiel and Holz, Steiner Books, Stockmar, Story Tree Company, Tamana, The Beadery, Treeblocks, Wool Pets, Woolganic, World Alive and Zoras Rainbows.

Dragonfly Toys charge a flat fee of $9.00 delivery* Australia-wide. Orders over $150 are shipped free*. International orders are welcome. Click here for full information. (*Excluding oversize orders and remote locations).

Post written by Leah

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Have yourself a very merry christmas … get all of your shopping out of the way without the hassle of dodging shopping trolleys, waiting in line or trying to find your way out of the carpark by skipping the entire scenario and doing it all online. Peruse the virtual shelves in the relaxing comfort of your own home, during your downtime, perhaps with a cuppa by your side!

Today take a peek at Dragonfly Toys – www.dragonflytoys.com.au – where you will find a bevy of  unique toys that will enchant and engage your kidlets without overwhelming them. With a background interest in Steiner educational philosophy, Linda has sourced toys that possess qualities of beauty and honesty. This Christmas the shelves are ripe for the picking with so many choices that you won’t find anywhere else.

Visit the Under $20.00 section for a choice of eco-freindly stocking fillers. Check out the French eco company Bioviva’s fun game cards for children aged 7+ (Betting On Nature and Families In Nature) which will keep them happily occupied on Boxing Day and beyond. I just love the Wooden Spinning Top for its simplicity, yet ability to engage for countless hours. Dragonfly Toys have also introduced some hand-made dolls clothes to their range to complement their beautiful collection of handmade Waldorf Dolls.

Seedling have outdone themselves this season with a series of awesome packs to enhance the senses starting from $19.95. Each pack provides an opportunity to delve into hands on exploration of a range of concepts from Create Your Own Erupting Volcano to Make Your Own Kaleidoscope; Design Your Own Tote Bag to The Outdoor Explorer Kit just for starters.

Perhaps you have a budding artist? Snap up the Travelling Artist Tote which is completely portable and can be taken just about anywhere for those moments of inspiration or opportunities for sketching. Also on my list is the Lyra Water Colour Paint Set which gives rich colours to your child’s artwork, not their clothing!

Fill up your cart today with beautiful, quality toys and enjoy a VIP discount of 5% off storewide until 17 December 2010. Enter discount code KSF5 at checkout to redeem. Spend over $150.00 (before postage) and your order will be shipped to you FREE, whereever you are in Australia*. To be keep in the loop with the latest news and VIP specials sign up to the Dragonfly Toys newsletter.

Discounted prices quoted below are valid with code KSF5 only until 17 December 2010.

1. Lyra Skin Pencils $17.50 LESS 5%= $16.63
2. Stockmar Wax Block Crayons $15.50 LESS 5%= $14.73
3. Bioviva Betting On Nature $19.95 LESS 5%= $18.95
4. HABA Tin of Marble Games $19.95 LESS 5%= $18.95
5. Sarah’s Silks Silk Rainbow Streamer $19.90 LESS 5%= $18.91
6. Dragonfly Handmade Dolls Dolls Pyjamas – Girls $9.50 LESS 5%= $9.03 Dragonfly Handmade Dolls Steiner Boy Doll – Black Hair $88.50 LESS 5%= $84.08
7. SEEDLING Good Things for Boys $39.50 LESS 5%= $37.56 SEEDLING Design Your Own Dinner Set $75.50 LESS 5%= $71.76 SEEDLING Design Your Own Box Kite $36.50 LESS 5%= $34.68
8. Gluckskafer Circular Weaving Frame $18.50 LESS 5%= $17.56
9. Dragonfly Toys Travelling Artist Tote $29.50 LESS 5%= $28.03

About Heidi, A okhi, Art Viva, Barefoot, Bell Pond Books, Bioviva, Chrissy Butler, Debresk, Diane Tatum, Die Spiegelburg, Dorling Kindersley, Dragonfly Handmade Dolls, Dragonfly Toys, Drei Blatter, Earth Greetings, Ergo, Etiko, Family Pastimes, Fish River, Floris Books, Gluckskafer, Green Toys, HABA, Hawthorn Press, Hess Spielzeug, Hug-a-Bub, Immortal Books, Jambu Tree Kids, Jamtown, Keptin Jr, Kinderkram, Kokonor, Kraul, Kreativekit, Laikonik, Little Green Radicals, Lyra, Mehano, Mercurius, Michaelmass Press, Nanchen, Naturally You Can Sing, Papoose, Putumayo, Putumayo Kids, Ravensburger, Sarah Laidlaw, Sarah’s Silks, Seedling, Selecta, Spiel and Holz, Steiner Books, Stockmar, Story Tree Company, Tamana, The Beadery, Treeblocks, Wool Pets, Woolganic, World Alive and Zoras Rainbows.

Dragonfly Toys charge a flat fee of $9.00 delivery* Australia-wide. Orders over $150 are shipped free*. International orders are welcome. Click here for full information. (*Excluding oversize orders and remote locations).

Post written by Angela

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It’s no secret that I love toys. I loved them when I was a child, and I love them now: I even loved and procured them as a grown-up way before my kids were a twinkle in my eye. At this stage of the game I can spot a one-hit-wonder when I see one: I know what will endure in both interest and function; what to embrace and what to walk away from.

I’m happy to say that it’s hugs all round at Dragonfly Toys – www.dragonflytoys.com.au. An emporium of quality, traditional toys fairtrade made from environmentally friendly materials, and a belief in imaginative play lies at the heart of this beautiful toy store. Brimming with fun that will last generations, Linda at Dragonfly Toys has stocked her store with only the best for babies, pre-schoolers and primary school kids. From craft kits to games, to  musical instruments, to dolls to cars, and even a remarkable cable car, there is something to delight all ages (even grown-ups!).

Share the magic of Dragonfly Toys with your family and friends this Christmas and receive FREE delivery on all orders $50+ Australia-wide until midnight 22 October 2010 only. Enter  code ‘KSF1‘ at checkout to redeem. Spend $250+ in one transaction to become a  Dragonfly Toys VIP and receive a 5% life-time discount; spend $500+ in one transaction and receive a 7.5% life-time discount. Sign up to the Dragonfly Toys newsletter (see the sign-up box on the bottom left hand side of the homepage) to be kept up to date with all the latest news and special offers, and you’ll also go into the draw to win a $100 gift voucher.

1. Gluckskafer Bird Stacking Tower $58.70
2. All About Heidi Leather Handmade Shoes $39.00
3. Lyra Water Colour Paint  Set $12.80
4. Haba Trix Rattle $17.25
5. Gluckskafer All In One House $79.00
6. Treeblocks Wooden Treehouse $290.00
7. Hess Speilzueg Spinning Top $3.80
8. Kraul Cable Car Kit $42.50
9. Wool Pets Needle Felting Kit – Panda $21.50
10. Steiner Doll $88.50
11. Jamtown Percussion Pack $59.50
12. Zoras Rainbow Puzzle $32.50

Dragonfly Toys stock the following fine ethical and environmentally friendly brands: All About Heidi, A okhi, Art Viva, Barefoot, Bell Pond Books, Bioviva, Chrissy Butler, Debresk, Diane Tatum, Die Spiegelburg, Dorling Kindersley, Dragonfly Handmade Dolls, Dragonfly Toys, Drei Blatter, Earth Greetings, Ergo, Etiko, Family Pastimes, Fish River, Floris Books, Gluckskafer, Green Toys, HABA, Hawthorn Press, Hess Spielzeug
Hug-a-Bub, Immortal Books, Jambu Tree Kids, Jamtown, Keptin Jr, Kinderkram, Kokonor, Kraul, Kreativekit, Laikonik, Little Green Radicals, Lyra, Mehano, Mercurius, Michaelmass Press, Nanchen, Naturally You Can Sing, Papoose, Putumayo, Putumayo Kids, Ravensburger, Sarah Laidlaw, Sarah’s Silks, Seedling, Selecta, Spiel and Holz, Steiner Books, Stockmar, Story Tree Company, Tamana, The Beadery, Treeblocks, Wool Pets, Woolganic, World Alive and Zoras Rainbows.

Dragonfly Toys charge a flat fee of $9.00 delivery* Australia-wide. Orders over $150 are shipped free*. International orders are welcome. Click here for full information. (*Excluding oversize orders and remote locations).

Today’s post written by Angela

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Do you hear the faint jingling of bells? That’s the sound of Send-A-Toy – www.sendatoy.com.au – stocking their shelves ready for the Christmas rush.  With brands including An Angel At My Table, Automoblox, Bajo, Brio, Cocoon Couture, Deglingos, Djeco, Dumpling Dynasty, Educo, EEBOO,Fiesta Crafts, Folkmanis, Green Toys, Haba, Heimess, Honeysticks, Janod, Kaloo Baby Gifts, Kathe Kruse, Lark, Le Toy Van, Mamas & Papas, Melissa & Doug, Moulin Roty, Nici, Pintoy, Plan Toys, Quadrilla, Rosie Flo activity books, Sevi, SIGG Bottles, Trudi Soft Toys, Vilac, Voila Toys, Wheely Bug, WonderWorld and more, Santa is going to be well pleased with what he finds.

Grab the chance to beat the rush and scoop 5% off store-wide at Send-A-Toy. You’ll also receive FREE Christmas gift-wrapping; some large items excluded, and orders $150+ (before post charges) will be shipped free of charge. Enter ‘SEPT5 ‘until midnight 30 September 2010.

Clockwise from top left. Discounted prices quoted below valid with code SEPT5 only until 30 September 2010.

1. Vilac Red Metal Ride-On Car $209.95 less 5% =$199.45
2. Educo Early Melodies Maraca Set $13.95 less 5% = $13.25
3. Moulin Roty Magic Butterfly $7.80 less 5% = $7.41
4. Runna Running/Balance Bike with bag and stand $150.00 less 5% = $142.50
5. Haba Little Shop $465.00 *including postage* less 5% = $441.75
6. Trunki Tipu (also available: Harley the Ladybug)  $89.90 less 5% = $85.40
7. Wheely Bug small: $95.00 less 5% = $90.25 ; large $100.00 less 5% = $95.00
8. Janod Confetti Harmonica $7.90 less 5% =$7.50
9. Vilac Bike Plane $13.95 less 5% = $13.25
10. Yubo Lunch System (Pink; also available in Blue and Orange) $34.95 less 5% = $33.20

Send a Toy postage charges start at $9.90 for standard post (less for those in Adelaide, and for small single-item orders) and $11.90 for Express for orders up to 3kg, Australia-wide, excluding bulky items. Free gift-wrapping applies on most items. International orders are also welcome. Please see the Send-A-Toy Delivery Guide for full details.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Have you been watching the new arrivals flooding in at Little Styles – www.littlestyles.com.au?  I have, and I’m so excited about them!

For starters there are the divine new baking accessories from Robert Gordon, and these I just love.  Pretty baking cups for cupcakes and muffins in many different designs, cupcake stands – and they’re so reasonably priced! – decorations, paper lanterns and more.  What a fantastic and cost-effective way to jazz up your next child’s party, coffee morning, or make pretty cupcakes just because you feel like it.

I’ve also spotted new arrivals from Penny Scallan, Purebaby, Three Little Trees, Bonds, Heavenly Creatures, Tiger Tribe, Flirty Bird, Cheeky Little Soles, Sevi and Haba, and all of it is simply gorgeous.  I love winter fashion anyway, but this season just seems to be the best yet, and Little Styles stocks sizes from newborn right up to 8 years.  When you factor in the range of sizes with the massive range of brands in store (over 100! that’s more than 2,000 pieces!), you know you are guaranteed to find something you absolutely cannot resist.

Now that the days are getting cooler it’s an excellent time to stock up on this year’s winter wardrobe.  To make it easier, Terri at Little Styles is giving KidStyleFile readers a rare and wonderful 15% off store-wide on all orders over $65 (before postage).  This discount can even be used on the massive sale section, which is packed full of brands such as Sooki Baby, Bebe, Gaia and Purebaby at 50% off – wow!  The code to use at checkout is ‘take15‘ and it is valid for five days only, until 14 May 2010.

Take 15% off all prices below with code ‘take15′, when you spend $65+ before postage, until 14 May 2010 only.

one. Purebaby Daisy Print Woven Top, $39.95; Purebaby Denim Pinafore, $49.95; Purebaby Rib Legging – Pale Pink, $24.95; Penny Scallan Wooden Button Hair Clips, $6.95
two. Bebe Beanie With Side Flaps – Red, $26.95; Heavenly Creatures Elephant Stripe Grandpa Tee, $45.95; Bonds Roomies Trackie – Grey Marle, $19.95
three. Bebe Kristian V-Neck Footed Romper, $35.95; Gaia Organic Cotton Ring-A-Rosey Footed Onesie – Navy, $39.95
four. SkipHop Zoo Lunchie Bag – Monkey, $29.95
five. Robert Gordon Cupcake Stand – Pink Spot, $14.95
six. Haba Dummy Chain – Buccaneer Bill, $24.95

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 Angela

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Toys are part of the magic of childhood, and it’s always good to have a stash up for gifting purposes. Now’s the time to jump and save, as Send A Toy – www.sendatoy.com.au – are currently holding one of their rare-as sales, with a selection of quality toys reduced by up to 30%.

Sample the toy finery in-store at Send A Toy: brands stock include An Angel at my Table, Automoblox, Bajo, Brio, Cocoon Couture, Deglingos, Djeco, Dumpling Dynasty, Educo, EEBOO, Fiesta Crafts, Folkmanis, Green Toys, Haba, Heimess, Honeysticks, Janod, Kaloo Baby Gifts, Kathe Kruse, Lark, Le Toy Van, Mamas & Papas, Melissa & Doug, Moulin Roty, Nici, Pintoy, Plan Toys, Quadrilla, Rosie Flo activity books, Sevi, SIGG Bottles, Trudi Soft Toys, Vilac, Voila Toys, Wheely Bug and WonderWorld.

Please note that Send a Toy does not accept change of mind returns on sale items. Free gift wrapping is not available on some sale items, and discount vouchers, coupons or codes are not applicable on sale items.

Send a Toy postage charges start at $9.90 for standard post (less for those in Adelaide, and for small single-item orders) and $11.90 for Express for orders up to 3kg, Australia-wide, excluding bulky items. Free gift-wrapping applies on most items. International orders are also welcome. Please see the Send A Toy Delivery Guide for full details.