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Today’s post written by Leah

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Major excitement time: Ten Little Indians –www.tenlittleindians.com.au – have an abundance of Autumn/Winter threads for the picking this week with the latest drop of Munster, Missie Munster, Little Horn, Minti, Alex & Ant, Big by Fiona, Cried Wolf, Gaia Organic Cotton, Purebaby and Bebe by Minihaha up for grabs, and Oobi AW2010 due for release this Friday, 12 March.  You won’t be disappointed with yet another amazing range that includes hip tweeds, delightful dresses, and trans-seasonal pieces through to toasty winter woollies. I cannot wait!! There are some great offers to further make your day, and here they come!

1. In celebration of the new season’s collections, Ten Little Indians are shouting KSF readers free shipping Australia-wide on orders $50+ until 19 March 2010. Enter “kidstylefile” at checkout to redeem.
2. There’s also a very special Oobi offer at Ten Little Indians from 12-19 March 2010 for our lucky readers: spend $50+ on the Oobi A/W10 range and receive a FREE Oobi Hair Rosette valued at $9.95.
3. Scoop super summer bargains in the Ten Little Indians sale section with up to 70% off summer stock (including 40% off ALL past season Big by Fiona stock!), but only while it lasts!

Woah! Can you believe all that? I’m going to be making the most of it, I can tell you!

In other news I’m beginning to plan for my kidlets yearly birthday celebrations,  and Ten Little Indians is giving me some great options with party products that include cardboard bunting (no huffing and puffing filling those balloons at my house this year!), paper chain party products reminiscent of our youth, garlands, cupcake products and more. I am completely taken with the 3-Tier Cupcake Holder, just perfect for displaying mouthwatering delights.

That’s all for all now, folks, gotta run, gotta shop!

1. Big by Fiona Pom Pom Crochet Poncho $94.95
2. Gaia Lillypilly All in One Maeve $39.95
3. Gaia Paper Lantern Black Shirred Dress $54.95
4. Alex & Ant Denim Bird Pinafore $57.95
5. Minti Contrast Buzzy Crew Sweater $49.95
6. Books to Wear ‘My Robot’ PJs $39.95
7. Littlehorn Bon Appetite Long Sleeve Tee $44.95
8. TLI Retro Spot Paper Chain Kit $15.95
9. TLI Doctor Play Kit $18.00

Ten Little Indians stock items from brands: 2 Little Boys, Albetta, Alex & Charli, Alex Toys, Ali Bird, Alimrose Design,Bebe by Minihaha, Big by Fiona, Bluebird and Honey, Bobbleart, Books to Wear, BoyleIndustries, by OMA, Charli & Ant; Cheeky Monkey, Chook Leaf, Coco & Ginger,  Cocoon Clothing, Cocoon Couture, Cried Wolf, Dumpling Dynasty, Emotion & Kids, Emperor’s Laundry, Fish Lily, Flash Harry Studios, GaiaOrganic Cotton, Gimmo, Heavenly Creatures, Itch Design, Knox & Floyd, Lakeland Mini, Lark, LilSpunk, Little Chipipi Moveables, Little Leona, Little Swish, Littlehorn, Lotus Linens, me2me2, Meet Me at Mikes, Melissa & Doug, Miatom, Mill&Mia, minti, Miny Mo, Monstar Kids, Monster Couture, Moppit, Mudpuppy, Munster, My Child Magazine, My Picture Story Book, No3No4, Noonoo, Oobi Baby, Peggy, Penny Scallan, Pidgeonhole, Purebaby, Raff + Lulu, Robert Gordon Australia, RosieFlo, Ruby Luxe, Rush, Serena & Lily, Sew Your Own, Shanghai Ruby, Sophie the Giraffe, SparkleT, Tayla-Lu Swimwear, TenLittleIndians, The Little Experience, The Source, Tiddles&Chich, Tiger Tribe, Tin Lid Designs, TkxiSurf, and tomtom designs.

Ten Little Indians ships daily using Express Post for flat rate shipping of $7.50 (deliveries over $150 are free) across Australia.  Flat rate international shipping charges available. Click here for further details.

Today’s post written by Angela

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There are some labels that I was lucky enough to come across early on in my life as a parent. mill&mia – www.millandmia.com – is one of them and, after 7 years of loving this fabulous Melbourne label, it’s appeal hasn’t diminished one jot.

The qualities that keep me coming back to mill&mia are principally the exceptional quality (mill&mia fitted tees are like no other: a superior cotton elastane blend which grows with your child – we get 3 years wear out of each size!) and the beyond-trend designs that are unique each year, but which all retain their ‘mill&mia-ness’: the essence of the brand which makes it like no other.

mill&mia’s new season’s collection for boys and girls from o-10 years, Oriental Winter 2010, is another beauty. Referencing Japan with kimono styling, floral, dragon origami prints, lipstick pink, red, bright blue, black, grey and indigo denim, the overall effect is crisp , dynamic and instantly engaging.

My favourite pieces from this season’s collection include the striped hoodies and fitted tees for boys, and the jackets and coats for girls. The ‘mini’ pieces for babies are truly exceptional and offer sublime style without overdoing it. The bedlinen is also notable for it’s beautiful signature prints and extraordinarily high quality: I am yet to find anything that exceeds it.

mill&mia Oriental Winter 2010 is available now from the mill&mia online store and from stockists now. mill&mia’s summer 2009-2010 collection, including bedlinen, is now on sale at 50% off.

If you’re in Melbourne you can visit the flagship mill&mia store in Hawthorn, which houses the full range of fine mill&mia designs including bedlinen, furniture and accessories. mill&mia don’t miss the fact that parents often come shopping with their children, and the store is set up with little people in mind: it’s replete with unique play tunnels and toys to play with, as well as story-time on Friday’s, and craft classes on the first Saturday of each month. Click here for more information.

mill & mia charge $9.00 flat delivery, Australia-wide, with orders over $101.00 shipping free of charge. Click here for full postage and delivery information. International orders are warmly welcomed, and shopping can be done in your own currency on the site.

Today’s post written by Anna

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As autumn leaves begin to fall, so too does all the new season fashion…and some of the hippest new collections are landing in store now at Little Pinwheel – www.littlepinwheel.com.au. With her signature style and flair for all things fashionable, you simply must pay a visit to this stylish locale and check out proprietor Hayley’s designer selections for winter this year.

There are lots of delicious new threads in the New Arrivals section at Little Pinwheel: Chalk N Cheese,  Sudo, and Cried Wolf are all in store now – and there is a lot to love from these designers. You can see Hayley’s daughter Keely modeling my favourite frill cuff floral dress from Chalk N Cheese here, and shown below at number 11. It’s mixed print of black, green and a splash of red makes for a fantastic, bold statement this winter. Stay tuned also for new season Tiny Mammoth which will soon be mixing it up among all these new arrivals.

There is sooo much more fashion on the way including Polka, Rittenhouse and Heavenly Creatures and Three Little Trees. Beat the rush and pre-order it now!

I’m loving all that Hayley has selected from the brand Rittenhouse in particular. My favourite item for boys is the Spencers Rib Henley - it was true love at first sight of those buttons! My favourite Rittenhouse outfit for girls is being beautifully displayed at Little Pinwheel, (it’s all about those gorgeous bloomers for me!) and you can see it below at number four and five. Oh she is too cute!

Another stunning dress for girls this winter is from Polka, and it’s a gorgeous and aptly named the Time Traveller Dress. Pair it with the Liquid Leggings for a retro styled outfit.

I’m pretty sure after viewing all the gorgeous pictures below, you will be in a hurry to visit Little Pinwheel – so a couple of important last mentions for today: the first is that  all summer stock is now marked down to 60% off, and secondly, until 31 March 2010, Hayley is offering KidStyleFile readers FREE postage Australia-wide. Nice one! Enter ‘KSFpost‘ at checkout to redeem, and sit back and watch for the postman who will deliver your goodies straight to your door and FREE of charge.

Please note this offer is exclusive to KidStyleFile and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

1. Rittenhouse Spencers Rib Henley $69.95
2. Rittenhouse Smarty Pants $119.95
3. Polka Jarmie (Baby)- Blue $49.95
4. Rittenhouse Tiny Floral Long Sleeve Onesie $49.95
5. Rittenhouse Frilly Bloomers $74.95
6. Polka Try This Angle Knit $79.95
7. Cried Wolf Waiver Fleece Hoodie $69.95
8. Polka Time Traveller Dress $69.95
9. Polka Liquid Leggings $49.95
10. Heavenly Creatures Carousel Tu Tu $64.00
11. Chalk N Cheese Frill Cuff Floral Dress $83.95
12. Polka Hoodlum – Plaid $69.95

Today’s post written by Leah

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Whee! Here comes Kawaii Kids – ww.kawaiikids.com.au -  a baby and kids boutique that offers fashion, toy and accessory originality for the child who wants to stand out from the crowd – at prices you CAN afford!

‘Kawaii’ means ‘cute’ in Japanese, and there’s plenty here that deserves that title. Olive’s Friend Pop is among my favourite brands on offer here. Taking me back to my childhood with ‘nostalgic playwear’ this Australian designed range is inspired by post-WWII  girls fashion and created using durable, yet comfortable materials.  My favourite piece is the Violet Overalls – I’m sure I had a similar pair as a tot!

The wooden cash register is another hot pick. All the buttons push, the drawer opens and closes and the numbers at the top spin too. Gorgeous! You’ll also find an array of OB Designs DINGaRINGS and pretend play items in the play section at Kawaii Kids.

The Kawaii Kids sale section is another essential location, with finds up to 50% off within! Bargains you can pick up this month with your loose change include legwarmers, hats for less than a gold coin, and retro hip hair accessories for your little Miss.

To welcome you to the world of Japanese inspiration – Kawaii Kids are offering all KSF readers 20% off store wide – including sale items – until 23 March 2010. Enter ‘KSF’ code in the discount box at checkout to redeem this fabbo offer which will see you take savings of up to 70%. Sign up to the Kawaii Kids monthly newsletter for fantastic monthly giveaways and more.

Discounted prices quoted below are valid with code only (read above) until 23 March 2010.

1. Legwarmers 6 styles (L to R): Black & White Polka Dot Legwarmers $9.95 LESS 20%= $7.96, Zoom Zoom Legwarmers $9.95 LESS 20%= $7.96, Boys PomPom Legwarmers (Tan) $8.95 LESS 20%= $7.16, Legwarmers (Apples) $4.95 LESS 20%= $3.96, Bear Legwarmers $9.95 LESS 20%= $7.96, Bright Polka Dot Legwarmers $9.95 LESS 20%= $7.96.
2. Navy Frog Squeaky Shoes $24.95 LESS 20%= $19.96
3. Vertbaudet Sleeping Bag – Babushka Doll $59.95 LESS 20%= $47.96
4. Pom Pom Beanie Red Stripe $24.95 LESS 20%= $19.96
5. Rock Star Red Mushroom Tee $24.95 LESS 20%= $19.96
6. Red Dress with Crochet Pockets $36.95 LESS 20%= $29.56
7. Wooden Strawberry and Chocolate Cash Register $119.00 $109.00 LESS 20%= $87.20
8. OB Designs – Craig Crocodile DINGaRING $19.95 LESS 20%= $15.96
9. Olive’s Friend Pop – Grace Jacket $140.00 LESS 20%= $112.00
10. Olive’s Friend Pop – Patty Tunic Dress $100 LESS 20%= $80.00
11. Olive’s Friend Pop – Peggy Skirt(Pink) WAS $80.oo LESS 20%= $64.00

Kawaii Kids offers a flat rate postage fee of $7.50 Australia wide, with same day dispatch for all orders received before 11am daily. Overseas orders welcomed.  Full shipping information can be found here.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Now all of us have our own special ‘happy places’, and mine is not only calming and joyful but also open to all of you: it’s none other than Little Styles – www.littlestyles.com.au.

Little Styles is a happy refuge for me because it’s loaded with over 2,000 beautiful and well designed children’s products from 100+ brands, it’s so easy to navigate, and the site is gorgeous to look at.  Plus right now it has a cache of new winter fashion from some of my most smile-inducing brands: Gaia Organic Cotton, Sooki Baby, Marquise, BIG by Fiona, Minti, Woof!, Bebe, Bonds, Munster, Books To Wear and Purebaby – and this is just the start of the winter stock due to arrive over the next few weeks at Little Styles.

The newest Bebe by Minihaha collections look too good to be true – the adorable Leila for girls (the bubble pinnie at #1 below is going to be one of the biggest hits this season) and Charlie for boys with it’s hip, understated monochrome and beige styling.  Gaia Organic Cotton also deserve a big shout out for their new season gorgeousness – I adore the 100% organic cotton velour footed onesies, and their separates are indispensable in my baby’s wardrobe so I can’t wait to stock up.

New toys and decor items are in from Alimrose starting from only $8.95, see a few of my faves below at #5; and pre-orders are now being taken for the hugely popular Vulli Treehouse.  So many of us either owned and loved, or desperately wanted (me!) one of these during their own childhoods that they’re simply flying off the shelves in Australia and supply can’t keep up with demand.  So pre-order your’s – ahem, your child’s – one now to make sure you don’t both miss out!  Email Terri to place your order.

The biggest, hugest, most exciting arrival of the season is of course going to be Oobi, and I can now announce that Little Styles will be stocking the *entire* Oobi A/W10 range!  It’ll launch on Friday 12 March, and Little Styles newsletter subscribers will get the first chance to snap up their favourite pieces. You have been warned so sign up now if you haven’t already; put your email addy in the subscribe box on the Little Styles hompeage. You can see a KSF exclusive preview of the to-die-for Oobi AW10 range here.

Grab some of the new goodies in-store at Little Styles, or scoop bargains up to 60% off in the sale section, with 10% off all orders over $65 for KidStyleFile for three days only until midnight on 10 March 2010. Enter discount code ‘ksfautumn‘ at checkout to redeem. Enjoy!

Don’t forget that you can take 10% off the prices below when you spend $65 or more and enter the code ‘ksfautumn’ at checkout. Offer expires Weds 10 March 2010.

1. Bebe Leila Long Sleeve Tee, $24.95; Bebe Leila Stripe Bubble Pinnie w/ Bodysuit, $44.95; Marquise Knitted Tights – Pink, $9.95
2. Munster: Baby Spotty Dinosaur Tee, $34.95; and Baby Gabba Legging, $34.95
3. Gaia Organic Cotton Primrose Stripe Footed Onesie, $39.95; Sooki Baby Funky Monkey Unisex Romper, $34.95; Gaia Organic Cotton Velour Footed Romper – Charcoal Stripe, $46.95
4. Vulli Magic Klorofil Tree House – Email to Pre-Order
5. BIG by Fiona Scanlan: Sequin Tutu – Gossamer, $119.00; and Sequinned Bow Headband, $22.95
6. Alimrose Designs: ‘Finn’ Reversible Cot Quilt, $98.95;  Flatties Giraffe – Buttercup, $20.95; Alimrose Designs Vivien Doll, $47.95; and Birdie Squeaker – Pink, $19.95

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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Eternal Creation has long been one of my most coveted brands.  Bright, interesting colours and patterns, beautiful, child friendly shapes, and the most delightful back story.  Who wouldn’t want clothing for their kids that not only looks stunning but is also ethically manufactured in the Himalayas by an expat Aussie?

It’s always one of the brands whose new season collections I’m most excited to see, and to my great delight I’ve just discovered it online at Three Little Owls – www.threelittleowls.com.au.  And  oh my goodness me, the new collection is divine. I adore this boys wool jacket, and this cord pinafore for little girls is so incredibly sweet.

There are lots of other new things at Three Little Owls, not least their brand spanking new website!  It’s so easy to use and the layout is sleek and appealing.  Well done to them!  And to go with the new website are loads of new season collections arriving instore. Besides Eternal Creation and the snuggly Huckleberry Lane pyjamas which have already landed, we can expect brand new Sooki Baby, Marquise, Monster Baby and lots more any day now.

To celebrate both the new site and all the new collections hitting their shelves, Dimity and her team at TLO are giving us 15% off store-wide (*excluding gift vouchers) until 9 March 2010.  This fab discount includes the new stock arriving and the huge sale category, which already has selected pieces from Baobab, Gaia Organic Cotton, Eternal Creation, Infancy and Purebaby, to name but a few, up to 40% off – which means up to *55%* off using your handy dandy redemption code, ‘KSF03‘ at checkout.

Three Little Owls offers even more than that on a daily basis.  For starters we’ve got a weekly special on a different product each week (see no.3 below for this week’s), a gift registry to make everyone’s lives easier, and a fantastic newsletter with exclusive previews, specials and competitions. Sign up to never miss a trick.

The prices below reflect the 15% discount.  Enter ‘KSF03′ at checkout; code expires at midnight on 8 March 2010.

1. Storksak Elizabeth Nappy Bag, $399.00 NEW!  minus 15% = $339.15
2. The Wall Sticker Company – Tree Silhouette, $170.00 NEW!  minus 15% = $144.50
3. Hurphy Durphy Seat Belt Buckle Guard, $29.95 $20.95 minus 15% = $17.80
4. Eternal Creation Tie Back Dress – Alicante, $58.95 $44.95 minus 15% = $38.20
5. Baobab Kimono T – Flower, $34.95 $24.95 minus 15% = $21.20
6. Gaia Organic Cotton Grandpa Hoodie, $34.95 $24.95 minus 15% = $21.20
7. Gaia Organic Cotton Blue Stripe Cuffed Pant, $29.95 $20.95 minus 15% = $17.80
8. Huckleberry Lane Car Pyjamas, $39.95 $27.95 minus 15% = $23.75
9. Baobab Baby Girl Pant, $26.95 $18.95 minus 15% = $16.10
10. Albetta Romper – 3 Little Boats, $41.95 $31.95 minus 15% = $27.15

Three Little Owls stock Aden & Anais, Albetta, And The Little Dog Laughed, Annabel Trends, Alimrose Designs, Artee Supplies, Babymoov, Baby Banz, Baby Legs, Baobab, Blabla, Bluebird & Honey, Books To Wear, Boon, Cheeky Monkey, Clean Shopper, EcoBaby, Eleganter, Eternal Creation, Fiesta Crafts, Fish Lilly, Forwalls, Gaia Skin Naturals, Gaia Organic Cotton, Heimess, Hess Spielzeug, Hurphy Durphy, Huckleberry Lane, Infantino, Imse Vimse, Infancy, Itsy Bitsy, Jack & Lily, Jock & Tilly, Korimco Toys,  Kumquat, Little Joey Organics, Little Tasoro, Lotus Linens, Monkey Do, mamapapa, Marquise, Mill & Mia, Minimonkey, Nice4Neez, Noo Designs, Nurtured By Nature, Peanut Shell, Pop Maternity, Snazzy Baby, Star & Rose, Storksak, Paper Eskimo, Pepperpot, Polkadot Papoose, Purebaby, Read With Me, Ring O Rosey, Taia, The Wall Sticker Company, Tiny Tribe, Toys Pure, and Walnut.

For standard size parcels Three Little Owls offer flat rate shipping of $7.50 Australia wide, and orders $150+ are delivered FREE of charge Australia-wide. International orders are warmly welcomed. See the Three Little Owls FAQ section for full details.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Well lovely ones, it’s Thursday; we’re on the downward slope to the weekend! Hooray! And this Thursday is no ordinary Thursday…it’s a  special Thursday, as I am sending an extra bit of joy your way: news from a fun-filled little boutique: Happy Little Hippos – www.happylittlehippos.com.au who have a special KidStyleFile offer starting today!

In addition to being a cool place to shop, as a KSF reader, you can shop yourself happy by taking 20% off all current stock (*excluding Moses Baskets and dollshouse items)  in store at Happy Little Hippos, PLUS for all orders of $100 or more you can select yourself a FREE GIFT: a 2010 Family Calendar or Envirosax Bag (while stocks last). To redeem, enter ‘KSF010‘ at checkout and for purchase over $100 specify to your preferred free gift in comments. Please note the Envirosax design will vary depending on stock levels available. This offer expires midnight on Wednesday 10 March, 2010.

Happy Little Hippos is stocked with a fantastic range of toys, art and craft activities, books, nursery and decor products, and accessories – all chosen with the happiness of you and your little tot in mind.

First mention today goes to the *very* fantastic Tike Bike proudly stocked by Happy Little Hippos. This is one purchase set to bring hours of happiness into the lives of children and parents alike. The Tike Bike is designed with giving children all the thrill of bike riding without the complications and potential fear bought about by training wheels . With a 20% reduction in price with your KSF offer, now is a great time to purchase one if you’ve had your eye on it or if you haven’t yet had the pleasure – an even better time to lay your eyes on it for the first time!

There is always much anticipation in our house for birthday celebrations, with much of this build up surrounding the birthday cake and what particular design it will be. My boys even take out the ‘cake book’ on occasion to peruse all the cakes (most of them well beyond my cake making ability!). I spied a very gorgeous Birthday Party Cake in the ‘kitchen toys’ section of Happy Little Hippos, and can imagine my children just gobbling this one up. Love it! Honourable mention from this section of the store goes to the Super Cool Ice Cream set.

Happy Little Hippos also have a wonderful selection of educational wooden toys like the Beginner Pattern Blocks &  See & Spell . Wooden toys last forever, making them an excellent choice for a growing family.  I also love the Nature Animal Blocks from Djeco. From a little baby starting out with ‘tummy time’ to an older child developing new skills, these blocks have lots of options for play suiting any age. The Our World Puzzle pictured below at number 2 is a regular floor puzzle in our house.  My husband loves using it to spark discussion about the various countries of the world with our boys. It’s a winner!

For decorating nurseries and other spaces for children, Happy Little Hippos also have a wonderful collection of Wall Stickers and other beautiful selections. And while we’re on the subject of decorating; you simply must take a closer look at number seven below for the cutest ever Birdhouse Clock, in a sweet range of colours, I just love it!

*Discounted prices quoted below are applicable while stocks last (no rainchecks), with special KSF discount code (see above) until 10 March 2010.

1. Mobile – Sweet Bird and Daisy $35.95 less 20% = $28.75
   
2. Floor Puzzle – Our World $32.95 less 20% = $26.35
3. Melissa & Doug See & Spell $54.95 $44.95 less 20% = $35.95
4. Djeco Nature & Animal Blocks $35.95 less 20% = $28.75
5. Melissa & Doug Birthday Party Cake $49.95 $44.95 less 20% = $35.95
6. Tike Bike Stand $23.95 less 20% = $19.15
7. Birdhouse Clock – Red $69.95 less 20% = $55.95
8. Chalkboard Sticker – Learn To Write $39.95 less 20% = $31.95
9. Melissa & Doug Beginner Pattern Blocks $44.95 $39.95 less 20% = $31.95
10. Tike Bike $199 less 20% = $159.20

Indulge in a fine range of toys, art and craft activities, books, nursery and decor products, and accessories, at Happy Little Hippos from brands including: Bla Bla, Alimrose, Lundby, Brio, Anamalz, Wheely Bug, Quadrilla, Baufix, Quercetti, Dobbin and Drum, Tolo, K’s Kids, Mooo, Djeco, Mama & Papas, Wanju, Binthe, Automoblox, David Fussenegger, Pintoy, Plan Toys, Cuski, Live, Play, Create, Envirosax, Crocodile Creek, and more, as well as treats for Mums from Miss Uchi, Willow and Finch, and T2 Teas.

Happy Little Hippos charge $6.95 flat rate postage, Australia-wide. Conditions apply – see Ordering and Delivery page for complete details.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Calling Sydney! Calling Adelaide! All aboard for Mathilda’s Market happening in both of your beautiful cities this coming weekend, Saturday 6 March 2010.

The essential details for your diary are:

Paddington, Sydney:

• Saturday, 06 March 2010, 9am to 1pm
• Paddington Town Hall, Corner of Oxford St and Oatley Rd, Paddington
• Paid parking around Town Hall.
• Click here for full list of stallholders.

Marryatville, Adelaide:

• Saturday, 06 March 2010, 9am to 1pm
• Loreto College, Marryatville, 316 Portrush Rd, Marryatville
• Free parking on College ground
• Click here for full list of stallholders.

Mathilda’s Market holds events all around Australia. Check the full calendar of dates and locations to see when Mathilda’s is coming your way, and find out more about the Mathilda’s Market ethos here.

Some of my hot picks for both events below. Take advantage of this great opportunity to meet some of the finest designer-makers of baby and kids products this country has to offer.

1. little luv (Adelaide)
2. Merrin Stacey Design (Adelaide)
3. Green Kids (Adelaide)
4. Kideko (Sydney)
5. Baobab (Sydney)
6. Aunty Ollie (Sydney)

Today’s post written by Anna

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True to the sound of it’s name Yooneek – www.yooneek.com.au (pronounced ‘unique’) is a unique new store with it’s finger on the pulse when it comes to highly innovative and stylish products. Yes, Yooneek is one of those stores that has the serious ‘it’ factor going on!

You won’t find anything at Yooneek that doesn’t have ‘it’: that magical infusion of function and style, a little bit of quirk and of course the best of the best in quality – many products boast an original European design.  This an emporium of funky wares designed to bring happiness and ease to modern life, home and outdoor living spaces – with prices that don’t induce “guffaw, cough, splutter” when you glance at the price tag!

The doors are being flung wide open at Yooneek with a sale of up to 65% off the RRP of selected brands in their Kids Department. Discounted brands include some KidStyleFile favourites like:  WallCandy, Trunki, Kipiis, KidsonRoof, Automoblox, Boon, Bilibo, Playsam and Wheely Bug. This fantastic sale continues only while stocks last until 31 March 2010.

Starting from as little as $20, this sale is a fantastic opportunity to snap up some WallCandy to decorate your nursery, child’s bedroom or playroom. Included in the sale is the best-selling Season shown at number ten below, and the new design called Smarts – a 3 step art program designed to enhance newborn and infant cognitive development.

Meal time at our house has always been a fairly messy affair. But with an independent 14 month old now in the mix; let’s just say things have gone to a whole other level! I am constantly reaching for a bib, and really, whatever is closest to minimise the damage! Enter Kipiis bib clips to my rescue – designed to transform a napkin, kitchen towel or cloth nappy into a convenient, instant bib. This very clever product is currently on sale at Yoonneek -  25% off in fact!

Christmas saw a new addition in our little family, her name is ‘Harley’ and she is simply delightful! On a recent interstate holiday, she was the talking point for every adult near us in the airport, and she provided some much needed entertainment for our three little ones. I just love the entire Trunki range, and Yooneek is a great place to stock up on all things Trunki for any upcoming holiday adventures. Trunki ride on-luggage is currently 10% off at Yooneek. Plus new products just arrived are the Trunki Holsters for adding some H2O for your travels, as well as the Saddlebag – with one twist this cool messenger bag doubles as a comfy saddle for your Trunki. So thoughtful and so funky!

Last, but not certainly not least, and in fact exclusive to Yooneek, are the unique, limited edition Raplapla dolls. These contemporary rag dolls are made by Erica Perrot from Canada.  Raplaplas are simply charming creations. Each one is a character, with a magnificent smile, ready to come alive and play with  plenty of scope left for your little one’s imagination. My favourite is ‘Tim’ a little more Clark Kent than Superman – he is just too cute for words!

There is lots to peruse at Yooneek. When you’re all done checking out out all the fabulous finds in the Kid’s Department, skip on over to play in the rest of the store for some unique home wares and gifts to spoil yourself with.

1. Trunki ‘Harley’ $89.95 on sale for $81.00
2. Boon – Frog Pond$69.95 on sale for $55.00
3. Trunki Holsters $15
4. Kipiis bib clips $15.95 on sale for $11.95
5. Automoblox $54.95 on sale for $45.00
6. Raplapla dolls ‘Lison’ $75.00 (gift boxed)
7. Raplapla dolls ‘Tim’ $75.00 (gift boxed)
8. WallCandy Smarts $55.00 on sale for $50.00
9. WallCandy Chalkboard Animals $99.95 on sale for $55.00
   
10. WallCandy Season $99.95 on sale for $85.00
    
11. Trunki Saddlebags $25.00
12. WallCandy Count $79.95 on sale for $45.00
    

Yooneek stock some truly unique products from the following range of designers: Automoblox, Bilibo, Boon, Bucket ina bag, Candela, Danny Cheung, Dekoop, DesignByThem, Doorganizer, Dosh, Driinn, Flux, Innermost, Isa Toys, Joseph Joseph, Kidsonroof, Kipiis, KOR ONE, Lamy, Magppie, Mobilet, mysmartpac, Nanda Home, Nuance, Peek-a-box, Pension Fur Produkte, Playsam, Plus D, Pulpo, Raplapla, Side By Side, Spike, Tea Forte, The Laundry Bag, The Teaspot, Travelpac Design, Trendform, Trunki, Wall Candy, Wetnoz, Wheely Bug and Wild and Wolf.

Yooneek use Fastway Couriers and Australia Post for delivery. Freight is a low $8.00, delivering anywhere in Australia. See the Customer Care page for full shipping information.