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Today’s post written by Leah

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I don’t know why but when the summer holidays come to an end and school resumes the vision of John Travolta singing in the bleachers a la ‘Grease’ automatically comes to mind. Hmmm…perhaps I’ve been in the sun a little too long and require something to take my mind off the summer sun which is drifting away?

Today I know just the thing: WA-based 5 Little Monkeys – www.5littlemonkeys.com.au – a store which conjures up visions of an endless summer, jumping on the bed, fun and giggles, and this week, bargains galore!

5 Little Monkeys currently have their Hot Summer Sale running, with up to  60% off brand favourites including Ouch, Tommy Rocket, and Two Belles. KSF readers also receive an extra 10% off store-wide – Yay! Enter discount code ‘KSFSALE‘ at checkout to redeem.

But wait! There’s more! To celebrate the return of the school year, all orders $100+ will also receive a free Back to School gift. Just mention ‘KSF‘ in the comments section at checkout to redeem OR subscribe to the the 5LM newsletter to receive the gift if your order is under $100. All offers expire at midnight on 9 February 2010.

Special treats this week for under $25.00  include the Ouch Embellished Mexican Dress, Ouch Pyjamas, and Ouch Cargo Check Short.  Master R’s wardrobe is just about to have an influx of new gear with the great reductions on Tommy Rocket such as Tommy Rocket Ben’s Fave Shirt which can be dressed up or down. Watch out for all Ouch t-shirts which are listed at $18.95 ($17.06 with KSF discount!) each. I’m grabbing some for next summer at these prices!

5 Little Monkeys stock clothing for girls in sizes 000-12, and sizes 000-16 for boys. Brands include Ouch Clothing, Miatom, Oobi, Baobab, Wilkie, Nurtured by Nature, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Three Little Trees, x&y threads, Blissy, Wild Things of Noosa, Redsand, Boxdale, run Scotty run, Mon Tresor, Flirty Bird, Baby Legs, Baobab, Aden & Anais, L’il Fraser, Alex & Charli, Hess-Spielzbeug, Keptin-Jr, Rush, Bobble Art, Walnut Melbourne, Holster Sandals, Cocoon Couture, Ikaboo, Kaboosh, Tiger Tribe, Honky Tonk and Gertie & me. Jump on in: the water’s warm!

All discounted prices quoted below are applicable with code (read above) until 9 February 2010 only.

1. Three Little Trees Red Belly Singlet $27.95 $19.95 LESS 10%=$17.96
2. Ouch Butterfly Ruffle Skirt Dress – violet $39.95 $24.95 LESS 10%= $22.46
3. Ouch Knitted Short Sleeve Cardigan – iris $49.90 $33.95 LESS 10%= $30.56
4. Ouch Floral Boardies – foam $37.95 $19.95 LESS 10% = $17.96
5. Two Belles Gypsy Girl Kaftan $75.95 $39.95 LESS 10% = $35.96
6. Ouch Long Denim Short $40.99 $27.95 LESS 10% = $25.16
7. Ouch 23 Vintage Polo – cherry $34.99 $18.95 LESS 10%= $17.06
8. Ouch Belted Cheeky Short – white $42.99 $23.95 LESS 10%= $21.56
9. Ouch Surf Comp Printed Tee – airforce $27.95 $18.95 LESS 10%= $17.06
10. Ouch Knee Tuck Denim Shorts $42.99 $25.95 LESS 10%= $23.36
11. Ouch Embellished Mexican Dress $59.95 $29.95 LESS 10%= $26.96
12. Bauhaus Trooper Cargo Short – sage $49.95 $32.95 LESS 10%= $29.66

5 Little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage Australia-wide. Check out their Shipping and Returns Page for all the specific details including charges for International orders.

Today’s post written by Miki

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I’m shivering my way through an English winter at the moment.  We’ve had record snowfall, a couple of weeks of temperatures never getting out of the minus figures, heavy frosts, fog, you name it.  But all I need to do to virtually feel the sun on my face and a warm breeze in my hair is look at all the beautiful summer collections in Australia’s best online childrenswear boutiques. It never fails to put a smile on my face and always acts as an antidote to homesickness. One of my very favourite online boutiques to banish my winter blues is 5 Little Monkeys – www.5littlemonkeys.com.au.

Ange at 5 Little Monkeys runs the store from her idylic home in Bremer Bay, Western Australia, and she really understands what makes great summer fashion, and 5LM is absolutely packed full of stunning desginer pieces for babies and kids. Try Ouch, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket and Three Little Trees, Miatom, Oobi, Baobab, Wilkie, Nurtured by Nature, x&y threads, Blissy, Wild Things of Noosa, Redsand, Boxdale, run Scotty run, Mon Tresor, Flirty Bird, Baby Legs, Baobab, Aden & Anais, L’il Fraser, Alex & Charli, Hess-Spielzbeug, Keptin-Jr, Rush, Bobble Art, Walnut Melbourne, Holster Sandals, Cocoon Couture, Ikaboo, Kaboosh, Tiger Tribe, Honky Tonk and Gertie & Me on for size!

To crank up the heat a few notches 5 Little Monkeys are running a hot summer sale with up to 50% off store-wide. To reward KSF readers for being so darn cool, Ange at 5 Little Monkeys is giving us all an additional 10% off! That brings the goodness in at up to 60% off!! Use discount code ‘KSFS10′ at checkout to redeem this offer until it finishes at midnight on 31 January 2010.

While you’re throwing cheap-as-chips bargains into your shopping cart, keep an eye out for all the hot new stock arriving at 5LM too.  For example, the Ouch Baby Denim Pinny (no. 11 below) is a new arrival and it’s the perfect trans-seasonal piece for a baby girl.  Wear it as is on hot summer days, and layer it up for cooler weather, it’ll go with absolutely everything. The new T-Bar Sandals in hip metallics from Walnut are hot to trot too, love ‘em! I also love this very rock n roll tee from Tommy Rocket for boys; too cool for school.

The prices below are valid using the code ‘KSF10′ until 31 January 2010.

a. Three Little Trees Butterfly Dress, $55.95 $35.95 less extra 10% = $32.35
b. Baobab Car Stud Tee, $38.95 $29.95 less extra 10% = $26.95
c. Run Scotty Run Peek-a-Boo Ruffle Dress, $59.95 $35.95 less extra 10% = $32.35
d. Baobab Pink Bow Dress, $45.95 $29.95 less extra 10% = $26.95
e. Tommy Rocket ‘Check Me Out’ Short, $66.95 $49.95 less extra 10% = $44.95
f. Ouch Baby Denim Pinny, $40.95 $25.80 less extra 10% = $23.22
g. Ouch Short Sleeve Check Shirt, $43.95 $25.95 less extra 10% = $23.35
h. Ouch Surf Comp Printed Tee, $27.95 $22.95 less extra 10% = $20.65
i. Two Belles Best Day Out Dress, $59.95 $29.27 less extra 10% = $26.34
j. Levis Boys Regular Straight Fit Jeans, $79.95 $59.95 less extra 10% = $53.95
k. Ouch Floral Board Shorts, $39.90 $29.95 less extra 10% = $26.95

5 Little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage Australia-wide. Check out their Shipping and Returns Page for all the specific details including charges for International orders.

Today’s post written by Anna

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So, does anyone know how you get a job as one of Santa’s elves? Because I think that is one gig I could really get into to! And if I could create my own position, it would Chief-of-Ideas Elf!  I’d have to keep it on the hush-hush from dear old Santa, but one of the first spots I would be going to collect ideas would be 5 Little Monkeys – www.5littlemonkeys.com.au!

First stop for ideas is fashion (of course!). 5 Little Monkeys stock clothing for girls in sizes 000-12, and sizes 000-16 for boys from fantastic brands including: Ouch Clothing, Miatom, Oobi, Baobab, Wilkie, Nurtured by Nature, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Three Little Trees and run Scotty run just to name a few.

But what gets this little elf all excited, are the fantastic range of products to be found in the pages titled Gifts and Fun and Accessories! So many delightful ideas to be found in here like the button necklaces from Spotted Giraffe, or a drink flask or two from Alex & Charli.

Children, art and craft are three things that are just meant to go together. So, next ideas to note down are from the fabulous brand Spencil proudly stocked by 5 Little Monkeys, for all things arty and crafty.  And then I would happily add one of everything from the range from Tiger Tribe - just to be sure I wasn’t missing out on any of their fantastic ideas.

There are also lots and lots of goodies to be found under $10, making 5 Little Monkeys a one stop shop for filling Christmas stockings this year. Don’t have a stocking? Pick up the perfect one at 5LM in the form of Cocoon Couture’s White Tweet Christmas Sack!

Until midnight 23 November 2009, KSF readers can take a hefty 20% off the Gifts and Fun and Accessories categories at 5 Little monkeys. Simply enter code ‘KSFSANTA’ at checkout to redeem. Plus, as an added bonus for all your savvy shopping, all orders over $100 will receive a FREE Chrissy pressie.

A. Spotted Giraffe Button Necklace – Petra $19.95 with 20% off = $15.95
B. Hess-Spielzeug Blue Flower Rattle $11.95 with 20% off = $9.55
C. Flirty Bird Cupcake Snap Clip Twin Pack $9.95 with 20% off = $7.95
D. Tiger Tribe Enchanted Fairies Magnet Set $9.95 with 20% off = $7.95
E. Monster Couture Captain Shaggy Beanbag – Red $99.00 with 20% off = $79.20
F.  Flirty Bird Blue Circle Hair Tie Twin Pack $7.90 with 20% off = $6.30
G.  Tiger Tribe Pink Elephant Single String Mobile $31.95 with 20% off = $25.55
H. Alex & Charli Pirate Drink Flask $14.95 with 20% off = $11.95
I. Cocoon Couture White Tweet Christmas Sack $55.00
J. Spencil Paint Pen Set $12.10 with 20% off = $9.70
K.  Tiger Tribe Transport Magnetic Play Book $21.95 with 20% off = $17.55
L. Alex & Charli Pearls for Girls Bracelet $39.95 with 20% off = $31.95

5 Little Monkeys stocks clothing that is as wearable as it is fashionable.  You will find stock from Ouch Clothing, Miatom, Oobi, Baobab, Wilkie, Nurtured by Nature, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Three Little Trees, x&y threads, Blissy, Wild Things of Noosa, Redsand, Boxdale, run Scotty run, Mon Tresor, Flirty Bird, Baby Legs, Baobab, Aden & Anais, L’il Fraser, Alex & Charli, Hess-Spielzbeug, Keptin-Jr, Rush, Bobble Art, Walnut Melbourne, Holster Sandals, Cocoon Couture, Ikaboo, Kaboosh, Tiger Tribe, Honky Tonk and Gertie & me.

5 Little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage Australia-wide. Check out their Shipping and Returns Page for all the specific details including charges for International orders.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Do you have your children’s summer wardrobes sorted yet? 5 Little Monkeys – www.5littlemonkeys.com.au is a great spot to get the little monkeys in your life all ready and looking good.  With clothing for girls in sizes 000-12, and sizes 000-16 for boys, after stocking the wardrobe from this on-line store, the funkiest little money in the street (or suburban jungle, in fact) is sure to be found at your house!

5 Little Monkeys stocks clothing that is as wearable as it is fashionable.  You will find stock from Ouch Clothing, Miatom, Oobi, Baobab, Wilkie, Nurtured by Nature, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Three Little Trees, x&y threads, Blissy, Wild Things of Noosa, Redsand, Boxdale, run Scotty run, Mon Tresor, Flirty Bird, Baby Legs, Baobab, Aden & Anais, L’il Fraser, Alex & Charli, Hess-Spielzbeug, Keptin-Jr, Rush, Bobble Art, Walnut Melbourne, Holster Sandals, Cocoon Couture, Ikaboo, Kaboosh, Tiger Tribe, Honky Tonk and Gertie & me.

Until Sunday 25 October 2009, KidStyleFile readers are invited to shop at 5 Little Monkeys with a sweet 15% off store-wide discount. PLUS all orders over $100 will received a FREE gift - super sweet!  To collect your special KSF discount, enter code ‘KSFOCT’ at checkout.

With this fabulous discount on my mind, some items straight in to my shopping basket are from Three Litte Trees as everything from their summer range just screams summer. The fabrics are light and breezy and the prints are just gorgeous.  For my little boys I love the Jitterbug Shorts, or if your little monkey is of the female variety a great outfit from this brand would be the Grasshopper Top teamed with the Ants In Your Pants Shorts.

5 Little Monkeys also have a great selection of swimwear for boys and girls.  I love the new range from Stella Cove.  My two favourites are the Chiquita Bikini and the Jackie O Maillot, they are so sweet I wish they came in my size!

1. Three Little Trees Jitterbug Shorts $49.95 less %15 KSF discount = $42.45
2. Stella Cove Chiquita Bikini $63.95 $34.95 less %15 KSF discount = $29.70
3. Baobab Navy & White Stripe Heart Dress $45.95 less %15 KSF discount = $39.05
4. Ouch Printed Poppy Dress $53.90 less %15 KSF discount = $45.90
5. Walnut Mary Jane Canvas Shoe – chilli red spot $30.00 less %15 KSF discount = $25.50
6. Run Scotty Run Peek-a-Boo Ruffle Dress $59.95 less %15 KSF discount = $50.95
7. Walnut Mary Jane Canvas Shoe – ballet pink $30.00 less %15 KSF discount = $25.50
8. Tommy Rocket Tough Tommy Cruiser Short $66.15 less %15 KSF discount = $56.25
9. Three Little Trees Grasshopper Top $34.95 less %15 KSF discount = $29.70 and Three Little Trees Ants In Your Pants Shorts $39.95 less %15 KSF discount = $33.95
10. Stella Cove Jackie O Maillot $63.95 $41.95 less %15 KSF discount = $35.65

5 Little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage Australia-wide. Check out their Shipping and Returns Page for all the specific details including charges for International orders.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Banana split, banana smoothie, or just peeled and au naturel, however they take your fancy it’s time to ”Go Bananas” at  5 Little Monkeys – www.5littlemonkeys.com.au.

For 5 days only, KidStyleFile readers can take 15% off all stock at 5 Little Monkeys.  Yep, storewide! That includes already heavily discounted sale items. Woo Hoo!! With brands like Ouch, Baobab, run Scotty run, Tommy Rocket, Walnut, Two Belles this is a fantastic offer!  You’ll need code ‘KSF5LM’ at checkout to redeem and you’ll need to be fast as offer must end Monday 21 September 2009.

Boy or girl, sale or newest to arrive items, whatever, and whoever, you are shopping for, 5 Little Monkeys can help. This top site has a great search tool, making finding that something special for your little monkey simply a breeze. Just enter your search criteria and let 5 Little Monkey’s do the hard work for you!

For new season’s fashion, 5 Little Monkeys have lots to offer including a great selection from top brand Ouch.  I just adore the melon colours feature in their summer range.  A couple of my favourites are the Ruffle Trim Shirt Dress in berry and the Long Sleeve Towelling Hoody is very retro cool in lettuce green!

With so much sunner fashion and lots of end of season bargains still on offer in the Clearance Page – a whole 6 pages worth – you’d be crazy not to “Go Bananas” at 5 Little Monkeys

1. Two Belles Rainbow Tee $44.20 less 15% KSF discount = $37.55
2. Run Scotty Run Tree Disguise Tee $24.95 less 15% KSF discount = $21.20
3. Walnut Ballet Flat – navy $34.50 less 15% KSF discount = $29.35
4. Ouch Ruffle Trim Shirt Dress – berry $43.90 less 15% KSF discount = $37.30
5. Ouch Long Sleeve Towelling Hoody – lettuce $25.95 less 15% KSF discount = $22.05
6. Baobab Navy Car Stud Tee $37.50 less 15% KSF discount = $31.90
7. Two Belles Floral Dress $79.95 $31.98 less 15% KSF discount = $27.18
8. Walnut Ballet Flat – multi stripe $34.95 less 15% KSF discount = $29.70
9. Tommy Rocket Tough Tommy Cruiser Shorts $66.15 less 15% KSF discount = $56.25
10. Run Scotty Run Tonal Striped Henley Tee $32.95 $23.95 less 15% KSF discount = $20.35

5 Little Monkeys stock clothing for girls in sizes 000-12, and sizes 000-16 for boys. Brands include Ouch Clothing, Miatom, Oobi, Baobab, Wilkie, Nurtured by Nature, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Three Little Trees, x&y threads, Blissy, Wild Things of Noosa, Redsand, Boxdale, run Scotty run, Mon Tresor, Flirty Bird, Baby Legs, Baobab, Aden & Anais, L’il Fraser, Alex & Charli, Hess-Spielzbeug, Keptin-Jr, Rush, Bobble Art, Walnut Melbourne, Holster Sandals, Cocoon Couture, Ikaboo, Kaboosh, Tiger Tribe, Honky Tonk and Gertie & me.

5 Little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage Australia-wide. Check out their shipping and returns page for more info.

Today’s post written by Angela

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It’s officially winter, and the weather hasn’t missed that fact this past week. The barometer is cooling around the country now, putting paid to bare feet for outdoor endeavours. This of course, means going on the hunt for cool new shoes and gumboots, but also for that most essential of winter undergarments: socks!

I have been on a major expedition around the web in search of the best socks for my kids, and thought I’d share my findings with you.

My criteria for socks are: quality construction – robust fabric weave and stitching, a high percentage cotton composition, or wool blend, with elastane to make them easy to get on and off, the ability to be ruthlessly washed and tumble-dried if necessary, and great looking!

The top 10 find are listed below: everything from baby socks for little feet, to ski socks for outdoor adventures, to purposely mismatched socks in odd numbers, to Japanese gems.

For the record, I have purchased the Annabel Trends Tippy Toes socks, in every available design, for countless friends, snapped up no less than 6 pair of over-the-knee socks from Monkey Do for my own kids (4 pair stripe, 2 pair yellow dot design – and I am loving these Aussie designed, NZ made sockies!), and couldn’t resist the Boo Foo Woo’s as I was researching last night.

I must say that it has taken me most of my life to realise the importance of quality socks: if your feet are cold, your entire body feels cold. Good socks can improve your whole outlook on life, so why not share that gift with your kids?

Note that I’ve just covered ‘designer’ socks here: for plain dress socks, school, sports, or character socks, hit up your local supermarket, or chain-store. Brands like Bonds and Rio, as well as in-house brands have it covered for you.

1. Annabel Trends Tippy Toe Socks Box of 6 Pairs $19.95 per box from Chic Kids

2. Ouch Knee-high Socks $7.95 $4.95 per pair from 5 Little Monkeys

3. Toe Socks $6.40 per pair from Charlipop Kids

4. Little Mismatched Socks in Zany Puzzle Pice/Rainbow $11.95 $7.95 from Gifted

5. United Oddsocks (sizes up top 12 mths) pack of 10 mismatched socks $29.95 from Millie Molly Moo

6. Oobi Baby & Kids Pack of 3 Pair $12.95 at Baby’s Got Style

7. Monkey Do Over the Knee Socks $15.00 per pair at Monkey Do

8. Boo Foo Woo Socks $24.95 $15.00 at Cradle Rock

9. Bootsies 100% wool socks from $24.09 Puddle Beach

10. XTM Kids Thermal Heater Ski Socks Two Pack Blue/Red $27.95 from Outdoor Kids

Please check individual stores for postage charges and delivery details. Swing by the KidStyleFile Current Deals page to see if you are eligible for any further discounts on prices quoted.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Technically, winter begins on June 1. That’s not far away now!  Are you all prepared?  Do your kids have all the lovely wintery things they’ll need?  Because if not (or even if you’re like me and they technically do but you figure there’s no such thing as too much!) then you need to visit 5 Little Monkeys – www.5littlemonkeys.com.au – as soon as possible.

Why the rush?  Well first of all, Ange at 5LM is holding a start-of-winter sale with up to 30% off a huge range of current season winter fashion, including Ouch, Tommy Rocket & Two Belles, Baobab, Miatom and Run Scotty Run. There are some BIG discounts to be found on these lines and nothing is going to last for long with you savvy KidStyleFile readers now in the know.

What makes the rush even greater is the fact that Ange is giving KidStyleFile readers an extra 15% off! This means you can take around 45% off many current season pieces, and that’s an amazing offer!  And additionally, Ange will give a FREE surprise gift to everyone who places an order over $100 excluding postage!! Just enter ‘KIDS’ at checkout until 12 June 2009 to redeem.

So what are you going to snap up for your little darlings?  Personally, given my kiddie shoe fetish, I always go straight to the shoe section and here I’m in luck: Ange has just received a new shipment of shoes from WALNUT Melbourne in the gorgeous new season styles and colours!  I’m a huge fan of Walnut – not only are their shoes great quality, they look fantastic, last for ages and don’t break the bank.  What’s not to love?

There has also been a new shipment of Three Little Trees, just gorgeous.  And I can never go past Miatom for graphic tees and hoodies; their designs are always so eye-catching and so much fun!  My current fave is the Caravans Long Sleeve Tee, so excuse me now while I run off to add that to my cart before you all rush in and buy them out!

These prices are after the KSF reader additional 15% off discount has been applied. Use the code ‘KIDS’ to redeem until 12 June 2009.

1. Ouch Star Stripe Hooded Tee – Natural, Brick and Marine, $29.90 $23.92 $20.33
2. Ouch Newborn Moose Raglan Tee – white & blue, $22.95 $18.36 $15.60
3. Ouch Newborn Pocket Jean, $34.95 $26.21 $22.27
4. Three Little Trees Bamboo Dress, $52.95 $45.00 It comes ready to wear with a pair of above the knee socks!
5. Two Belles Love Heart Pointelle, $49.95 $41.95 $35.65
6. Ouch Denim Jacket, $47.90 $38.32 $32.57
7. Run Scotty Run Tonal Stripe Henley Tee, $30.95 $26.30
8. Ouch Shark Drill Pant – Ash, $38.95 $29.21 $24.83
9. Three Little Trees Sumo Tee, $32.95 $28.00
10. Two Belles Stripe Pant, $75.95 $60.76 $51.64

The brands stocked at 5 Little Monkeys include Ouch, Run Scotty Run, Baobab, and Walnut Melbourne shoes, scoop accessories from Tiger Tribe, Cocoon Couture, Gertie and Me, Ikaboo, Rush, BabyLegs, Honky Tonk, Keptin Jr, and Hess Speilzeug.

5 Little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage Australia-wide. Check out their shipping and returns page for more info.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Somewhat aloof, mythical, and mesmerising, the rabbit form has remained virtually unchanged since its first apprearance on the planet. The rabbit is a great design, and a master of reproduction, and therefore, along with the chick and egg, an iconic symbol of Easter abundance and – plus they’re super cute!!

I unashamedly admit I am a “rabbit person” – I had house rabbit for decades – and I am significantly responsible for the ongoing success of Cadbury.

Easter blends bunnies and chocolate, and I couldn’t be happier!

If you’re on the hunt for the most bunderful gift for your own little rabbit this Easter, be sure to hop to it, and check out the finds below. You can buy all the below online, while you’re munching on a nice quiet pre-Easter egg

A. Sarah Jane Studios Button Badges, Set of 2 at Monkeytail & Wellington – $6.50 $5.20

B. Playsam Rocking Rabbit at Little Living – $429.00 $295.00

C. Peter Rabbit Pullalong Toy at La Toriana – $29.95

D. La Marelle Colouring Book from Rainbow Puppen – $19.95

E. Ikaboo Mini-Glow Night Light from 5 Little Monkeys – $39.95 $34.95

F. Kathe Kruse Luckies Mini Rabbit at The Hip Infant – $15.95

G. Dumpling Dynasty DIY Bunny Kit at Lark Made – $29.95

H. Stickmeon Sir Rabbit Wall Sticker at Stickmeon – $66.00

I. Schleich Black and White Rabbit at Little Possums Toys – $4.75

J. Toys Pure Rabbit Puzzle at The Hip Infant – $13.95

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Well, school’s well and truly in around the country now, but as the kiddlies start bringing home library books, artwork and more, you never know when you might just “need” a cool new update, or replacement item.

These beautiful, reusable and environmentally sustainable library bag options are just the thing if you’re in the market – so much better that lugging the books around in last week’s plastic bag from Woollies – check them out!

Kiddysac make fabulous library/swim bags in two sizes (large and medium), which feature drawstring tops and adjustable backpack straps.  There’s a huge range of bold colours with striking designs, making them ideal for young kids to remember which bag is theirs (“It’s the blue one with ballet shoes on it”).

You can buy Kiddysac bags at the following stores: Kinder Kaboodle, Little Explorers, and Pastel Pink.

Next let’s look at Envirosax.  Lightweight and small enough to be wadded up into a pocket when not in use, Envirosax are like environmentally friendly, reusable shopping bags.  They’re a great size for library books, especially picture books, and they’re cheap as chips!

You can find a superb range of  Envirosax bags at Pastel Pink.

Now we have Cocoon Couture, my personal favourite.  Featuring beautiful striped fabric and appliqued animal designs, these bags are quirky and totally adorable.  If you buy one of these bags you’ll want to keep it for yourself, rather than handing it over for the kids to use!

Get your Cocoon Couture bags from Urban Child, ShopHouse, Pastel Pink, Kinder Kaboodle and 5 Little Monkeys.

And may I just remind you to always check the KidStyleFile ‘All Current Deals’ page before making a purchase, just to make sure you’re getting yourself the best possible deal?

Here are some of the cool library bags on offer:

Please check individual sites for postage details.

Feeling short of style for Xmas day? Never fear, 5 Little Monkeys – www.5littlemonkeys.com.au – is here!

5LM kits kids with clothing and accessories from birth right up to 16 years of age, with brands including Ouch (fans take note: there is a new drop of Ouch due at 5 Little Monkeys this coming week!), Run Scotty Run, Baobab, and Walnut Melbourne shoes, scoop accessories from Tiger Tribe, Cocoon Couture, Gertie and Me, Ikaboo, Rush, BabyLegs, Honky Tonk, Keptin Jr, and Hess Speilzeug.

My current faves are the Baobab tanks dresses and tees (we have the dresses in our house and love them!), teamed with Walnut shoes. You should also check out the Honky Tonk swimwear range for sweet SPF protection and funky designs.

There are also a bounty of cool things just perfect for Xmas gifting. Affordable necklaces, and cute and practical toothbrush timers (get’s the job done with maximum fun, and minimal argument), and playthings for babies and older kids alike.

The fabulous Cocoon Couture beanbags are also available at 5LM priced below RRP. I love these bags: besides being beautifully to look out they are highly practical. Designed with a top carry handle, and internal bag, they are easy to pick up and move around, and you can wash the cover without having to remove the beans!

To save you a bundle this Christmas, Ange at 5 Little Monkeys is gifting KidStyleFile readers a 15% store-wide discounts – sale items included – until December 24.

Enter ‘KSFsanta’ at checkout to redeem your fab discount. Note that this offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Don’t forget to stop by the Clearance and Specials sections at 5LM to bag yourself a bargain: there are over 300 items on sale!!

From top left in rows:

NOTE – These prices are after the KSF reader additional 15% off discount has been applied. Valid until November 24 only.

Ouch Beaded Necklace $6.95 less 15% discount = $5.90
Ouch Newborn Bunny Tee – 000 only $18.95 less 15% discount = $16.10
Baobab Tank Dress $42.95 less 15% discount = $36.50
Keptin Jnr Rattle Sneeky $27.50 less 15% discount = $23.37
Baobab Giraffe Print Tee $34.95 less 15% discount = $29.70
Gertie and Me Dolly and Moses Basket $49.95 less 15% discount = $42.45
IKABOO Nighlight $35.95 less 15% discount = $30.55
Rush Star/Strip Belt $14.95 less 15% discount = $12.70
Ouch Check Short in Mocha (sizes 3-7) $35.00 less 15% discount = $29.75
Honky Tonk Cherry Print Rashie and Short Set $29.95 less 15% discount = $25.45
Tiger Tribe Library/Swimming Bag $15.00 less 15% discount = $12.75
Walnut Melbourne Cruise Canvas shoe (sizes 24-34) $30.00 less 15% discount = $25.50
Ouch Boardies (sizes 3-12) $31.90 less 15% discount = $27.11
Tiger Tribe Library/Swimming Bag $15.00 less 15% discount = $12.75
Cocoon Couture Beanbag $125.00 less 15% discount = $106.25
Hess-Spielzeug Toothbrush Timers $15.95 less 15% discount = $13.55 each

5 Little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage Australia-wide. Check out their shipping and returns page for more info.