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Today’s post written by Angela

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Just a reminder that the KidStyleFile Annual Reader Survey finishes at midnight on June 30, so you only have one week left to express your views on online shopping, favourite stores, labels, toys, magazines, and more, to go into the draw to win from the prize pool of over $12,000.00.

This year’s prize sponsors include prestigious Australian baby and kids fashion labels Moppit, Toetum, Baobab, Oobi Baby & Kids, and Polka, high end baby-goods brands Babymoov, and ERGObaby Carrier, award-winning decor pieces from Cocoon Couture, state of the art toys from Intelliplay, and magazine subscriptions from established parenting magazine My Child, and new baby and kids style publication Little One Baby.

In addition, KidStyleFile will be donating 50 cents for every completed copy of the KidStyleFile Annual Reader Survey to national children’s charity Make-A-Wish ® Australia.

The survey takes only 5 minutes to complete, and if you refer a friend (or 5!) you get the corresponding number of extra chances to win. How cool is that??!!

One in 30 participants will win a prize, so don’t miss your chance  - Click here to start the survey now.

Completion and submission of the survey implies your acceptance of the full Survey Terms and Conditions.

KidStyleFile Annual Reader Survey Prize Draw - Prize List and Description

There are 93 prizes to be awarded. The prizes, their value, and the sponsoring organisation, are detailed below. All prize values quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). The total value of the Prize Pool is AUD$12,360.20. The cost of postage to send the prizes to the winners is additional to the prize value, and is covered by the sponsoring businesses.

Moppit (www.moppit.com.au) - 5 Prize Packs as follows:

• 5 x $500.00 rrp Moppit Clothing Packs

Value of each prize pack $500.00. Total prize pool value $2,500.00 + delivery charges.
Note: styles shown indicative only.

Rose & Lily (www.roseandlily.com.au) - 10 x 5 piece Prize Packs as follows:

• 1 x Babymoov Bébédelice rrp $199.99
• 1 x Babymoov sippy cup rrp $19.99
• 1 x Babymoov food bowl rrp $19.99
• 2 x Babymoov long sleeve shirt bibs rrp $19.99 ea

Value of each prize pack $279.95. Total prize pool value $2,799.50 + delivery charges.

Toetum (www.toetum.com) - 5 Individual Prizes as follows:

• 5  x $200.00 rrp Toetum Clothing Packs

Total prize pool value $1000.00 + delivery charges

Note: styles shown indicative only.

Cocoon Couture (www.cocooncouture.com) - 7 x 2 Piece Prize Packs as follows:

• 1 x Cocoon Couture (Earlybird or Timmy Tiger design)Bean Bag Cover (beans not included) rrp $99.95
• 1 Cocoon Couture (Earlybird or Timmy Tiger design) rrp $49.95

Value of each prize pack $149.90
Total prize pool value $1049.30 + delivery charges

Babes in Arms (www.babesinarms.com.au) - 8 Individual Prizes as follows:

1. 1 Organic ERGO Carrier $209.00 rrp + 1 pack of 3 pair of Babylegs $49.50
2. 1 NEW ERGO Sport Carrier $165.00 rrp + 1 pack of 3 pair of Babylegs $49.50
3. 1 NEW ‘Serendipity’ reversible Peanut Shell $129.00 rrp + 1 pack of 3 pair of Babylegs $49.50
4. 2 packs of 6 pair of Babylegs $99.00 rrp each
5. 3 packs of 3 pair of Babylegs $49.50 rrp each

Total prize pool value $998.00 + delivery charges

Intelliplay (www.intelliplay.com.au) - 12 Individual Prizes as follows:

• 12 x Crazy Forts @ $89.95 rrp each

Total prize pool value $1079.40 + delivery charges

Polka (www.polkakids.com.au) - 2 Prizes as follows:

• 2 x $250 Polka Clothing Packs

Total prize pool value $500.00 + delivery charges

Note: styles shown indicative only.

Baobab: 2 Prizes as follows:

• 2 x $250.00 RRP Baobab.com.au Gift Vouchers

Total prize pool value $500.00 + delivery charges

Note: styles shown indicative only.

Oobi Baby & Kids: 2 Prizes as follows:

• 2 x $250 Oobi Baby & Kids Clothing Packs

Total prize pool value $500.00 + delivery charges

Note: styles shown indicative only.

Little One Baby (www.littleonebaby.com.au) - 30 Prizes as follows:

• 30  x 1 Year Little One Baby magazine subscriptions( 2 issues) @ $29.90 rrp each

Total prize pool value $897.00 + delivery charges

My Child (www.mychildmagazine.com.au) - 10 Prizes as follows:

• 10  x 2 Year My Child magazine Subscriptions (8 issues) @ $53.70 rrp each

Total prize pool value $537.00 + delivery charges

*****Click here to start the survey now*****

Today’s post written by Angela

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Great Aussie label Miatom - www.miatom.com.au - design a great range of long sleeved tees, skirts, hoodies, shorts, pants and accessories, and now also fab t-shirt dresses.

Just a heads up that Miatom are current having a 50% off sale on a small selection of long sleeve tees (browse the store categories to locate them), while stocks last.

It’s a great time to shop at Miatom because until 31 March 2009, when you make a purchase of $65.00 or more online at the Miatom store, you’ll automatically go into the draw to win a years supply of Miatom worth $1,000.00!!

You’ve gotta be in it to win it, so snap up some quality tees fast, and good luck!!!

Post written by Angela

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Want to help save the environment? Bag the placcy bags, and go reusable.

Not so keen on the standard polypropylene supermarket shoppers? No problem! Envirosax - www.envirosax.com.au - are here to style-up your environmentally responsible choice.

Envirosax were the first on the scene with designer reusable bags, and this little Aussie company now has a global presence. You can choose from dozens of designs in plain colours, designer prints, and the new organic bamboo, hemp, and linen options.

Envirosax are not only low impact on the environment, but on your handbag and purse, too: they roll up into the size of a sausage roll and fasten with a press-stud fastener, and prices start at a low $7.95 per bag.

Envirosax also make a fantastic kid’s range, with 9 cute designs to choose from.

Want a chance to win one of nine Envirosax kid’s bag? You have come to the right place!

Here’s what you have to do to be eligible to win:

1. Be or become a KidStyleFile Facebook Fan
2. Be or become an Envirosax Facebook Fan
3. Participate on the KidStyleFile Facebook Fan site by leaving a Fan photo, or a comment, or both!

That’s it - too easy!!

As always, there are some Terms & Conditions relating to this giveaway; they’re listed below.

A. This activity closes at midnight Tuesday 17 March, 2009
B. 9 Envirosax Kids bags valued at AUD$9.95 will be awarded, with 5 winners chosen from comments and 4 winners chosen from the Fan photos section.
C. Winners will be randomly chosen and must meet all eligibility criteria to win
D. Winners will be notified via Facebook and must respond within 10 days, else the prize will be reallocated
E. Only legitimate comments and photos will be accepted.
F. KidStyleFile and Envirosax reserve the right to deem any entry invalid
G. This giveaway is for KidStyleFile fans only. Comments that self-promote stores or products will not be accepted as eligible, and will be removed.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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Ok, I confess, the housework has been put on hold - Baby’s Got Style - www.babysgotstyle.com.au has just got some new goodies in from Munster, Bebe, Bonds, BIG by Fiona Scanlan and Plum, and, something has gotta give!

I know I could be washing, folding, and putting away the clothes of my own little darlings. But I am starting to think that routine is getting a little old, and maybe it would be just a little more fun just to throw them all out and start again with some new gear that is delivered ready to put away :}

The team at Baby’s Got Style have such an amazing knack of knowing just what I am looking for, even before I know it myself! The place is chockers with so many cool collections and brands, it is a such a pleasure to explore.

Of course, with no other pressing engagement, I’ve had a good browse, and creates a little rainbow of some of my favourite treats to share.

While you are having a look around be sure to have a think about why you need a little touch of luxe designer style in your life (scroll down to find out why).

BIG by Fiona Scanlan Smocked green hanky dress $79.95 $54.95
Ouch Hawaii Rashie $29.95 $14.86
Munster Robin Tee $40.00 $29.95

Munster Scary smile tee $39.95 $24.95
Collette Dinnigan Enfant Lulu Belle bluebell dress $169.95
Ouch Pintuck ruffle sleeve Tee $27.95 $21.95

Well Spotted Peace out tee $34.95
Mill and Mia Yellow ruffle wrap top $59.95 $24.95
Little Horn - Babushka doll dress $44.95

Left to Right:
Infancy Blossom dress set $51.95 $38.95
Ouch Sparrow print blouse $35.95 $26.95
Pure Baby Cap sleeve knit pinnie $44.95 $19.95

Answer: Competition Time - Win a fantastic Rachael Ruddick Designer Bag valued at $650!

As seen in Shop 4 Kids magazine, you can win this exclusive Rachael Ruddick Metallic Stamped Python Convertible bag, valued at $650. This gorgeous bag is hand crafted in Australia and can can be customised  with either twin straps and change mat, for the modern mother, or, with a single longer shoulder strap and pocket, making it ideal for travel.

To enter send the Baby’s Got Style team an email letting them know why you need a touch of luxe designer style in your life (no word limit). For more information check the promotion page on the website.

Don’t forget to check Baby’s Got Style Sale Warehouse for heavily discounted previous season’s stock, and make sure you sign up to the Baby’s Got Style mailing list, as every fortnight one lucky subscriber wins a $200.00 BGS gift voucher!

Baby’s Got Style cater for kids from birth up to eight years and stock Aka Pipik, Albetta, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, BabyLegs, Baby Cha Cha Baobab, Bebe, Bical, BIG by Fiona Scanlan, BlaBla, Bobble Art, Booghaboo Baby, Children of the Revolution, Moppit, Cheeky Little Soles, Cloud B, Cold Coffee, DripStik, Dan300, Dwell Studio Baby, Elleroo, FLATOut, Fortune Tee, Fresh Baked, Giddy Giddy, Global Style, Haba, Infancy, Little Horn, Little Red by Mr Wolf, Little Twig, Mamas & Papas, mill & mia, Mooo, Mother Hen, Munster, Oobi Baby, Ouch, Pure Baby, Snugglebum, Seafolly, Tiger Joe, Frankie Ray Sooki Baby, Square Peg, Tiny Tribe, Toshi, Totem Kids, Vice Versa, Vintage Kid, and Zoo Emporium. New to Baby’s Got Style are Three Little Trees, Minimonkey Baby Slings, and Paul Frank’s label for kids, Small Paul.

Baby’s Got Style charge from $6.50 -$9.50 for overnight delivery (regional centres may take longer) dependent on weight. International orders are warmly welcomed. Read the full shipping details here.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Every time I take a trip over to Where Did You Get That? - www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au - I am impressed by their ever-expanding range of beautiful and unusual products.

Sister-act Toni and Melony have now expanded WDYGT’s? repertoire into books (and soon into CDs as well - can’t wait!).

Marion is a celebrated French graphic artist and illustrator, whose work is sought after by all the best French Publishers, and ‘ABC3D’ is her first book.

This is no ordinary book of ABCs, however. You won’t find fuzzy chicks, or little lambs here. Instead the 3-dimensional letters leap out of the page at you in an imaginative range of artistic configurations.

Popup by Marion Bataille
Uploaded by jacques_faciale. Thanks to Daddy Types for the quality video link.

This is definitely the must-have book for giving your child an artistic interpretation of language.

Buy ‘ABC3D’ now for just $29.95 at Where Did You Get That?, or subscribe to the Where Did You Get That? newsletter (fill in the subscription box on the WDYGT? homepage) to go into the draw to win a copy. This giveaway will be drawn at the end of January 2009. If you are an existing subscriber you will automatically go into the draw.

Also, don’t miss the tried and true range of children’s titles at Where Did You Get That?, including the Hairy Mclary collection (surefire winners, as voted by KidStyleFile readers), and a sweet range of cloth and touch-and-feel books for the littlest of literary appreciators.

Browse Where Did You Get That’s? Books & CDs section here.

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.

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

Today’s post written by Angela

***Update 8pm, 23 December 2008: this prize has now been awarded***

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Ok, a bit of a spesh post today, an instant giveaway in the form of an unclaimed prize from the KSF Annual Reader Survey: a session with acclaimed pregnancy and baby photographer Lana Bell from Little Posers Photography - www.littleposers.com.au - valued at $150.00.

Here’s the deal: if you live in Brisbane, and will be towards the end of your pregnancy in March, and/or have at least one child under 12 months please email me all your details. The first person to do so wins the prize!

Lana’s work is just beautiful: she captures the warmth of beauty of pregnancy and the first year of life so naturally.

Lana recently captured family life for Daniela at Baby’s Got Style. See below for a taste of the stunning results.

Click on over to the BGS blog to view more images from the shoot, and to read Lana’s tips for taking great baby photos.

Want to go into the draw to win 1 of 5 twin-packs of super-cool BabyLegs, just for giving your opinion on some gorgeous new designs? Let me tell you more!

Luxe baby-sling designers Peanut Shell are giving us a sneak peek at new designs that will be released to the public in March 2009, and they want your opinion!

All you have to do is have a look at the new designs below, and rate them in order of your preference. Too easy! For your trouble, you’ll go into the draw to win 1 of 5 twin-packs of fabulous BabyLegs.

Here’s what to do:

1. Have a look at the 6 designs labelled from A-E below. Peanut Shell slings are reversible: the two sides of the sling are represented in each labelled image.
2. Rank the designs in order of your preference from 1-6, with 1 being your first preference, and 6 being your last, e.g. b=1, d=2, etc.
3. Submit your response by leaving a comment on this post. To do so, click here and scroll to the bottom of the page where you’ll see some boxes for you to fill in. Please leave a valid email address: I will need this to contact you if you are a prize winner. NOTE that your email address won’t be published on the site

To go into the prize draw you must leave your comments by midnight, Tuesday 18 November 2008, so pop your thoughts on the page asap!

Terms and conditions: Giveaway commences 9am Thursday 13 November 2008, and ends midnight Tuesday 18 November 2008. 5 winners will be drawn randomly on 19 November, and will be contacted via email. Winners have 10 days to claim their prize, after which date the prize will be redrawn. Winners may choose 2 pair of BabyLegs from the standard range only. Value of prize $33.00 per pack. Open to Australian residents only. Only one entry per person/IP address is permitted.

Please visit the BabyLegs website to view the selection available. Selected designs are currently on sale 25% off.