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Today, Miki brings us a roundup off all the great Oobi on mid-year sale around the traps. Lots of bargains to be had, and still lots of winter to go, so be snuggy and save.

Have a good weekend!

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Weeee-oooooo-weeeeee-ooooooo-weeeee-oooooooo!!!

(Look, that’s an air raid siren noise, ok? Work with me here.)

This siren is to alert you to…. it’s KidStyleFile OobiWatch time! I’ve rounded up some pretty amazing discounts on Oobi for you from a range of gorgeous retailers. The designs are super cute and stylish, the quality is as high as the sky and the prices are cheap as chips. My wish list is fulfilled! Enjoy!

Urban Child

First up, Urban Child - www.urbanchild.com.au. Urban Child have a great sale going - up to 40% off sale items and 20% off store-wide! - at the moment. The 20% off store-wide includes Oobi, and that includes the new season Oobi knits. Oh yes, lovely people, new season Oobi knits!

I love the new range, it’s cuddly and snuggly and adorable, and at 20% off it’s brilliantly priced!

I should really be saving *25%* off here, because if you enter at checkout you get a KSF-reader additional 5% off everything!! All you have to do at checkout is enter ‘KSF5′.

KidStyleFile › Edit — Betsy Sweater Dress in pink & yellow with pompoms, $49.95 $39.96
Bear beanie navy with green dots, $29.95 $23.96
Knee hi boot blue with white dots, $39.00 $31.20
Mittens pink with red dots, $22.50 $18.00

5 Little Monkeys

On to our next batch of Oobi gorgeousness and this stop is at 5 Little Monkeys - www.5littlemonkeys.com.au.

There are more fabulous discounts here: Oobi is AT LEAST 20% off! PLUS you get another 10% off when you show your KidStyleFile reader credentials and enter the code KSFJune until July 3! That’s 30% off Oobi, people!!

I love the ruffle bloomers - I just don’t think there’s anything cuter than a crawling baby girl with a ruffly bottom! The A-line dress is timeless and classic and suits the innocence of a toddler girl just perfectly.

And then there’s the Little Bear hoodie in aqua and chocolate stripe - I’ve been eyeing this off for ages and at 30% off I think it might be time to bite the bullet and grab one as they won’t be around for long at these prices!

Little bear hoodie aqua and chocolate stripe, $43.95 $35.16
Ruffle bloomers in multi spot and pink & red spot, $25.00 $17.95 each
A-line dress, $25.00 $20.00
Textile bibs, $9.95

Pastel Pink

MASSIVE Oobi discounts at Pastel Pink - www.pastelpink.com.au! Up to 40% off their Oobi range, I kid you not! So if you want the lounge sets (I do!!), the summer hats, the gooooorgeous rocket stripe patchwork quilt (drool!) or the hard-to-find boys nappy covers, and more besides then this is the place for you! Don’t forget to request gift wrapping: it really is something to behold!

Lounge set, $39.95 $23.95 available in ‘Grrr dino’ or ‘Martian’, these are the perfect gift for a baby boy! SO cute.
Summer hats, $21.95 $13.17
Rocket stripe patchwork quilt, $44.95 $38.21
Boy nappy covers (double-pack), $24.95 $14.97

La Toriana

And our final stop on this Oobi guided tour is the ever-lovely La Toriana - www.latoriana.com.au.

Ever-lovely indeed, as La Toriana currently have 30% off store-wide for KidStyleFile readers. Enter ‘KSF30′ at checkout until 30 June to claim your super savings.

As for Oobi at La T, there’s plenty to choose from but personally I love the 1950s Signature Corsage Vintage dress - so sweet! Match it with ruffle bloomers for an irresistible look. Then there’s the cornflower dress which looks somehow a little bit French to me, I love it! The rompers are perfect for the style-conscious baby, and so comfy looking! (Who doesn’t secretly wish that Oobi rompers came in adult sizes? Only me? Oh.) But the absolute pick of the bunch here is the Super 70s Space Hopper. These suit all kids from 3+ and take up to 100kgs which means that Mum & Dad can have a go as well, and they’re such a great workout!

1950s Signature Corsage Vintage dress in pink dots, $42.95 $30.06
Cornflower dress, $44.95 $31.46
Rompers available in cupcake design $29.95 $20.96 and pirate design $28.95 $20.26
Super 70s Space Hopper, $28.95 $20.26

Please check individual sites for shipping details.

In case you missed it the first time round (or if you’re looking to go another round with the credit card ) check out 5 Little Monkeys‘ - www.5littlemonkeys.com.au - most excellent winter sale:

Up to 50% off Ouch winter stock
30 – 50% off Tommy Rocket
30 – 50% off Two Belles
30% off Wilkie
20% off Oobi

And to ramp things up a notch further, Ange at 5LM is offering KidStyleFile readers an additional 10% off PLUS a pressie until midnight July 3.

Enter KSFJune for maximum happiness.

5 Little Monkeys stock Oobi, Ouch, baobab, Nurtured by Nature, Cocoon Couture Bean Bags, Walnut Melbourne, Gertie and Me, Ikaboo, Tiger Tribe, Bobble Art & Rush, Honky Tonk, Redsand and Boxdale, Wilkie, BabyLegs, Keptin Jr, and Hess Speilzeug, so you are going to have a whole lot of fun over there.

Click through each category, or enter brand names direct into the search to go straight to them. Don’t forget to check out the clearance section to pick up some fine summer stock at bargain basement prices.

Check out some picks from the featured sale brands below. Click through for prices, and don’t forget to enter KSFJune at checkout to get an extra 10% off your purchases.

Girls picks, clockwise from left to right:

Ouch Bird Cot Sized Baby Wrap
Oobi Winter 2008 Betsy Sweater Dress in Red
Oobi Snow Bunny Pants in Red Hearts
Oobi Beanie with Pom Pom ears
Two Belles Je Suis Belle Dress
Oobi Red and White Stripe Dress
Ouch Denim Dress
Two Belles Broken Hearts Hoodie Tee
Ouch Cable knit Beanie (in lemon only)
Ouch Footless Tights in Grey and Black Stripe

Boys picks, clockwise from left to right:

Ouch Puppy Socks
Oobi Zippie Hoodie in Navy with Green Spots and Adorable Ears
Oobi Winter 2008 Snow Bunny Pants in Navy with Green Dots
Tommy Rocket Freak Boy Hoodie Top
Wilkie Fleece Hoodie in Cedar Green
Wilkie Dark Crinkle Jeans
Wilkie Check Bomber Jacket
Ouch Car Cot Sized Baby Wrap
Ouch Blue and Red Stripe Socks

5 Little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage Australia wide. View the 5LM Shipping & Returns page for full information.

Today, Miki brings you part 2 of her special feature on Decor and Accessories. There are heaps of fab products to delight in here, and some great deals happening, so dive on in! (Read Part 1 of this Special feature here.)

Stay tuned for next weekend’s Special Weekend Feature - Strollers and Prams

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My Munchkin Home
Does your kid’s room need updating? Or even better, are you expecting a new baby and need ideas for the nursery? Well there’s a goldmine of ideas at My Munchkin Home - www.mymunchkinhome.com.au.

Perfect for kids’ bedroom doors (or walls or even windows) are the personalised name decals - after all, don’t all kids love to have their name on their bedroom door? Or you could combine the name with one of the big wall decals, like the bunting or the circus tent.

The ‘scatter’ decals, such as the butterflies and the fighter jets are also a brilliant idea, because not only do they look fantastic, but the kids can help decorate the room with them too. Let your (and their) imagination run wild!

My friend Marisa is expecting her first baby at the start of August and she has decorated her nursery with the completely adorable dancing elephants in mint green (so no clues for me as to the sex of her baby, hmph) and the ‘sweet dreams’ decal - so, so cute!

Clockwise from top left:
Sweet Dreams, $29.95
Princess Castle, $129.95
Pirate Ship, $159.95
Dancing Elephants, $34.95

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Kinder Kaboodle
It’s a well known fact that we at KSF LOVE Penny Scallan. Well, who doesn’t?!

Luckily for us, Kinder Kaboodle www.kinderkaboodle.com.au have a plentiful supply of Penny Scallan for us to drool over - lunch bags, art smocks, hats, library bags, gumboots… ooh, I could go on and on and ON, but instead I’ll stop teasing you and give you a link straight to Kinder Kaboodle’s massive Penny Scallan range.

In actual fact, there is so much to choose from and such a huge variety of brands at Kinder Kaboodle that I could never hope to do it all justice.

Everything your kid could possibly need for kinder or school is there, and it’s all gorgeous and stylish and practical, and oh: I want it all!

Just to draw your attention to a couple of products that made me giggle though, have a look at the Western Chief umbrella and backpack pictured below - wouldn’t that just get you grinning at the start of every day?

And the inflatable Fruity Faces fruit holders are just so cool. Don’t be fooled into thinking they’re only for kids either - one of my former colleagues used to frequently bring a banana to work safely encased in its Fruity Faces case. Made for some hilarious conversations around the lunch table, let me tell you!

Get yourself 15% off store-wide at Kinder Kaboodle with the My Child or Australia Parents magazine codes. Find out more here.

Clockwise from top left:
Western Chief backpack, $32.95 $24.95; and umbrella $19.95 $15.95
Penny Scallan daisy art smock, $29.95
Fruity Faces - Mengi Fruit Carrying Case, $9.95, and Fenne Fruit Carrying Case, $9.95
Penny Scallan apple lunch bag, $34.95

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Babes In Arms
Baby wearing is becoming a big thing in our part of the world nowadays. Keeping your baby close to your chest is known to help soothe fussy, colicky babies, and it makes older babies and toddlers feel more secure and content. Besides which, it’s just so darn convenient for the parents! Your bub is snugly hugged in to you and both your hands are free to get on with what you need to do.

Babes In Arms - www.babesinarms.com.au - carry some of the best names in baby carriers and slings on the planet.

As Angela pointed out earlier in the week, the ERGO is very much in favour in Hollywood at the moment, and when you look at the design features it’s easy to see why. It can be worn on your front, your hip or your back, can take premmies right through to hefty 18kg toddlers and is designed to support the baby’s physical development and make the baby feel lighter for the parent!

And if that wasn’t enough to pursuade you, Babes In Arms have 10% off the ERGO until the 31st of May!

Another option for baby wearing is a sling, and the Peanut Shell is one of the funkiest out there. With no fewer than seventeen colour/print options you’ll be spoilt for choice, and the simple design is a breeze to use. The other great thing about a sling is that it’s easy to breastfeed discretely in public while wearing one!

Babes In Arms also stock the ever-popular Hug-a-Bub and the Maya wrap, plus the innovative reversible Papoose coat (see pic below) and the extremely nifty Little Monkey Mirror! And one final note - Babes In Arms include free Express Post delivery with all items!

Left to right:
Papoose Coat, $240 $170
Peanut Shell (shown in ‘royalty’ 100% cotton reversible fabric), $98.00
ERGO baby carrier, $143.10

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5 Little Monkeys
5 Little Monkeys - www.5littlemonkeys.com.au - is always a favourite of mine, but that goes double for when we’re talking about decor for kids’ rooms. The products here are great - funky, a bit different, well designed and cater to a wide range of tastes.

To start with, have a look at the big range of the Cocoon Couture beanbags. I love them!!

Not only do they look great, but the covers are machine washable while the beans stay intact in their internal safety lining, which means they will keep on looking great.

Other gorgeous products here are the Tiger Tribe mobiles for the nursery - again, a big range to choose from but I love the cupcakes (pictured below) for a little girl.

Tiger Tribe also have rather gorgeous magnets, just the thing for sticking your little darling’s artwork to the fridge.

And lastly, the IKABOO Mini-Glow nightlights will bring a smile to anyone’s face especially as they’re discounted too!

5 Little Monkeys are offering 20% off EVERYTHING (including sale items) PLUS a FREE pressie exclusively for KidStyleFile readers, until Monday 26 May, so race on over!! Enter KSF5LM at checkout to receive this incredible discount.

Clockwise from top left:
Tiger Tribe cupcake hanging mobile, $29.95
IKABOO Mini-Glow nightlight, $39.95 $35.95
Cocoon Couture Sleepy Owl beanbag, $140 $125.00
Tiger Tribe Flowers magnet set, $9.95

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Please check individual sites for postage details.

This weekend, Miki delves into some of the finest decor and accessory products available for babies, kids and mamas. Today, plan your child’s birthday party, shop for winter footwear, find the perfect present, or indulge in some retail therapy just for you!!

Pop in tomorrow for Part two of this Special Weekend Feature.

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Giggle ‘n’ Groove
I have a problem with Giggle ‘n’ Groove www.gigglengroove.com: there’s just too much that I want! And it’s all so perfect for presents too, but how on earth do you give it away?

I’ve yet to meet the little girl who wouldn’t go gaga over the GNG Princess Charm bracelet. It’s so feminine and sweet, and yet not too much, just in the right quantities. Mums don’t miss out either - there’s a fab selection of earrings and other ‘mum’ jewels, and don’t miss the hair section (what I’m really coveting is the ponytail clip pictured below).

And if your boy has yet to discover the manly joys of wearing bling, fear not! G’n’G have name bracelets for boys that are funky and, yes, masculine too. The G ‘n’ G jewels are handcrafted and beautiful quality - see Angela’s post on how much she loves her Giggle ‘n’ Groove purchases.

Great gift ideas, so even (or especially!) if it’s a gift for yourself, go nuts with my blessing And don’t forget to use the special code in this month’s My Child magazine to receive a free pair of Classic Bows with your order!

Clockwise from top left:
Boys name bracelet, starting from $50
Millefiori earrings, $9
Cats Eye ponytail clip, $12
Princess charm bracelet, $65

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Betts Kids
I’m a long-time devotee of Betts Kids www.bettskids.com.au. Almost all my shoes came from then-Betts & Betts when I was little, and now my family is into the second generation to wear Betts kids shoes. Betts Kids have their lovely shiny new website up and running now, so it’s easier than ever to get great quality shoes for little feet.

While my little munchkin is still in pre-walkers, I do love to nosy around the ‘big kids’ section, and there’s plenty to nosy at here, believe me. Actually, don’t believe me - go and look for yourself! There’s a huge range of all sorts of kids shoes; school shoes of course, but also casual and dressy and sporty… not to mention the rather fabulous gumboots pictured below and some very cute slippers too. You’ll never have to wrestle your toddler or child through a shoe fitting in a store ever again!

Betts Kids have FREE SHIPPING AND RETURNS on orders of $69.95 or more until 8 June, and don’t forget to enter their competition to win one of five Little Chipipi wall sticker sets! See here for more details.

Clockwise from top left:
Attitude by Patrick, $49.99
Alyssa I by Osh Kosh, $59.99
L. Token by Pepper, from $20
Sweet Heart by Bb Kids, $24.99
Total.S by dakota, $74.95 $37.49
Jolly Roger by Bb Kids, $24.99.

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Imprintables
If you’re looking for cool stationery then go no further than Imprintables www.imprintables.com.au. For invitations themed for pyjama parties to pool parties, from garden parties to baby showers, there really is something for everyone here, not to mention plenty of stylish generic invitations. My son’s first birthday is coming up and I’m torn between ‘roaring birthday party’ and the vintage-inspired ‘pinwheel’. And have a look at the adorable ‘icecream’ invitation for a little girl’s party!

I also think that the playdate invitations are such a great idea. Playdates are a wonderful way for kids to cement both new friendships and old, not to mention allowing the mums to get to know each other too! There are three different designs and each pack of five includes the invitations, envelopes and seals.

Roaring birthday party invitation and Icecream invitation, $4 per set + $20 set-up fee (set includes invitation, printed envelope and thank you tag)
Paper plane play date invitations and Bobbin stick play date invitations; $15 for a set of five, includes invitations, envelopes and seals.

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Mummy’s Favourite
Here’s a site which we have recently discovered at KidStyleFile: the incredibly beautiful Mummy’s Favourite www.mummysfavourite.com.au. I’m going to break with KSF tradition in this segment and show you accessories for gorgeous Mummies rather than kids, because why should the kids get all the good stuff? (Just so you know, though, Mummy’s Favourite do have loads for the littlies, including toys and decor from two of my favourite brands, Oobi and Alimrose - check ‘em out.)

So if you have the post-Mothers Day blues and need a little pick-me-up, browse through the huge range here. Whether you want beauty products to pamper yourself with or an accessory for taking out and about or putting on your desk at work, you won’t be disappointed.

Clockwise from top left:
Willow and Finch heat pack, $24.95
Apogee address book, $64.00
Primo yummy mummy coffee mug, $9.95
MOR cosmetics peony lip silk, $21.95
Pratten eel skin wallet shown in ‘powder’, $55.00, available in eight colours.

Please check individual sites for shipping details.

Hello beautiful people

An absolutely ripper for you today to get your Tuesday pumping!

Ange at 5 Little Monkeys - www.5littlemonkeys.com.au - is celebrating updating the 5LM website and she has decided that 20% off everything (including sale items) plus a FREE pressie is an appropriate way to to get you in the festive mood. (I could not agree more Ange: paaaaartay!!)

Enter KSF5LM at checkout to receive this incredible discount. Offer ends midnight May 26.

Little Monkeys have received a heap of quality new season’s stock including:

• Oobi Winter 2008 (so cute and snuggy!)
• Ouch (heaps of - Ange refers to herself as the ‘Ouch Supermarket’!)
• baobab One of my very favourite Aussie designers. My girls wear their Tuille skirts (as pictured below) *everywhere*!!
• Nurtured by Nature (as featured in Studio Bambini and popular with the rich and famous; grab it for less here!)
• Cocoon Couture Bean Bags ( *The* coolest kid’s bean bag on the planet. Gorgeous pin cord fabric, delightful animal appliqueing and thoughtful top handle for easy transportation, and so CHEAP here!!)
• Walnut Melbourne (the best little shoes in the world!)
  

not to mention Gertie and Me, Ikaboo, Tiger Tribe, Bobble Art & Rush, Honky Tonk, Redsand and Boxdale, Wilkie, BabyLegs, Keptin Jr, and Hess Speilzeug!!

At 20% off it’s all ready to jump out the door, so do not delay in getting over there! Use the search tool to locate products for each brand, or browse the category listings. Check out the clearance section too for great sale items.

Okie, dokie; time for me to hustle. Want to know where I’m headed? Here we go! (Boys first today.)

Clockwise from top left:

BabyLegs in Blue and Choc Stripe, Black and White Stripe, and Retro Blue Bubbles $15.95 a pair $12.76 after 20% discount
Oobi Winter 2008 Zippie Hoodie with Ears in navy $54.95 $43.96 after 20% discount
Oobi Snow Bunny Pants in navy $36.95 $29.56 after 20% discount
Tiger Tribe Car Mobile (other designs also available) $27.95 $22.36 after 20% discount
Ouch Mammoth Newborn Tee $21.95 $17.56 after 20% discount
Ouch Boys Puffer Vest in Khaki $37.95 $30.36 after 20% discount
Nurtured by Nature Wedgewood Stripe Woolen Snugglesuit $89.95 $71.96 after 20% discount
Walnut Melbourne Canvas Cruise Shoe in Apple Green $30.00 $24.00 after 20% discount
Ikaboo Mini-Glow Night Light - Schnauzer (also available in Bunny, Penguin and Elephant) $35.95 $28.76 after 20% discount

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Ouch red and White Stripe Tights $14.95 a pair $11.96 after 20% discount
Nurtured by Nature Candytuft Woolen Stripe Dress $89.95 $71.96 after 20% discount
Cocoon Couture Red Cheeky Squirrel Bean Bag $125.00 $100.00 after 20% discount
BabyLegs in Pink Retro Bubbles, Red and White Stripe, and Pink with Red Spots $15.95 a pair $12.76 after 20% discount
Oobi Winter 2008 Snow Bunny Pants in Pink Hearts $36.95 $29.56 after 20% discount
Oobi Zippie Hoodie in Red with Pink Hearts and Adorable Ears! $49.95 $36.96 after 20% discount
Walnut Melbourne Canvas Mary Jane in Chilli Red $30.00 $24.00 after 20% discount
baobab Tuille Skirt in Soft Lilac $39.95 $31.96 after 20% discount

5 Little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage Australia wide. View the 5LM Shipping & Returns page for full information.

Welcome to the weekend! Today we have for you Part 2 of Miki’s ‘Boys Only Adventure’ (you can read Part 1 here). Today’s piece looks at what’s out there and hot for little men 3-7 years, and boy- oh-boy does Mik have a bounty of gorgeous finds for you to enjoy! Without further ado, let’s jump on in!

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I have had so much fun this week prowling through gear for boys aged three to seven. There’s so much cool stuff! Have a look at the goodies I found:

Buckets & Spades
I just have to kick off with Buckets and Spades www.bucketsandspades.com.au.

Do you know, at the time of writing they have twenty-six pages of summer specials? And that doesn’t even include specials on their winter gear or shoes!

A lot of it is for girls, but there are some real gems in there for the guys, mostly at 40% off or more so you’ll be rewarded for sifting through. I’m talking about brands like Gant, Diesel, Guess, Fred Bare… the list goes on and I don’t have room to do them all justice, so you’ll just have to go and look for yourself. I’ve pulled out a couple of items to show you, but I’m barely scratching the surface!

And don’t forget that you can take a further 10% off the already amazing marked prices by using the discount code featured in this month’s My Child magazine!

No links here as Buckets & Spades is a frames-based website, so use the search function at the top right of the screen. Guess Sunset Beach Tee, style no. 9114, $49.95 $25.00; Tommy Rocket Insane Cowboy Tee, style no. TR 212, $34.95 $25.00; Fred Bare Summer 07 Shortall, style no. 4408, $71.50 $39.00.

Don’t forget to take another 10% off these prices using the My Child discount code!

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La Toriana
I adore the Eternal Creation range at La Toriana www.latoriana.com.au. Not only are the clothes stunning, but the business is family owned, ethically produced, based in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas and committed to improving the lives of local Tibetan and Indian communities - so not only do you get to buy gorgeous clothes at great prices for your son, you get to feel good about it too!

If I was forced to pick just one other item to showcase from La T (which is pretty darn difficult, let me tell you, as it’s all so beautiful), it would have to be the exquisite vintage-inspired Lazybones Sleepwear - just check out the picture of the Bobby Blue PJs below: says it all, really!

You can take another 15% off La T’s fab prices AND get a free gift using the discount code in My Child magazine! Amazing!!

Eternal Creation three piece set - long-sleeve tee, cord bootlegs and vest, $115.95 (save a packet when buying as a set, pieces also available individually); Eternal Creation Patch Pants, $49.95 $34.05; Lazybones Sleepwear Bobby Blue PJs, $39.95 $29.98.

These sale prices don’t include the My Child discount, so take off another 15%!

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Baby Goes Retro
If your boy wants to stand out from the crowd, then make a beeline for Baby Goes Retro www.babygoesretro.com.au.

Baby Goes Retro exclusively stock a big range of Scandinavian designers including Plastisock, Danefae, nanoou and Katvig.

Check out the Danefae viking range (how friendly does that viking look? I just want to hug him!)

The Plastisock range is characterised by its veritable tidal wave of colour, and the Katvig scarf and beanie is just perfect for keeping a groovy guy warm over winter. Have a look at Baby Goes Retro’s full range, there’s loads to choose from!

Baby Goes Retro are really getting into the spirit of the KSF ‘Boys Only’ special features, and they are offering us a big range of boyswear with 10% off for this weekend only (10-11 May)! - Thanks, BGR!

Viking tee by Danefae, $46.00 $41.40; Striped green/turquoise beanie by Katvig, $17.00 $15.30; Striped green/turquoise scarf by Katvig, $17.00 $15.30; ‘Green Fairytale’ hoodie by Plastisock, $55.00 $49.50

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5 Little Monkeys
5 Little Monkeys www.5littlemonkeys.com.au was a new one on me until just recently. They’ve just revamped their website and it’s lovely, so bright and cheerful and packed with great products and even better deals. They stock a great range of boyswear from Ouch and Wilkie at some spectacular discounts (up to 67% off!). Make sure you browse through both the Boyswear section AND the Clearance Stock section, as there are loads of gems to be found in both.

5 Little Monkeys are also participating in the My Child discount code frenzy - use the code to take another 15% off their fantastic prices!!

Ouch Boys Belted Knee Tuck Pants in Chino, $37.90 $33.95; Ouch Boys Puffer Vest in Khaki, $37.95; Ouch Boys Stripe Jumper in Grape & Charcoal, $29.95 $10.00.

And these prices don’t include the My Child discount - with that in hand, you can take off another 15%!

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Itty Bitty Yuppy
I couldn’t finish this Boys Only special without paying homage to Itty Bitty Yuppy www.ittybittyuppy.com.au!

If you’ve already seen their site then you’ll understand why I love it, and if you haven’t then what are you waiting for? Get over there already!!

Not only do they carry some of the coolest gear for boys around, there are some pretty awesome discounts on a lot of it - who could possibly go past 35% off Australian designers’ new season stock?!

Brands with cool boys gear include Enfant Terrible, Mill and Mia, Moppit, Munster, Wonderboy and many, many more. I’ve shown a very small selection of my favourites below, but they have a huge range so do yourself a favour and have a look at the site.

The 35% off Aussie designers sale ends on May 17, so you have a deadline to work to for snapping up these fantastic deals!

Creepy Things round-neck tee by Mill & Mia, $45.95 $29.87; Transformer Classic Nigel tee by Moppit, $35.50 $23.08; Che Hat by Munster, $19.95 $12.97

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Stay tuned for Miki’s next Saturday special feature: Toys for boys and girls alike!

Please check postage rates on individual sites.

For more information on the My Child discount code click here.

Well, the Winter 2008 issue of My Child magazine is out today, and boy is it packed to the rafters with goodies for you!!

The KidStyleFile community is out in force in My Child this issue: check out the full-page KSF ad featuring incredible discounts and offers from 9 great stores.

My Child is well worth the read; it’s thought provoking, up-to-the-minute, and beautiful to look at. Subscribe to the KSF Deals & Steals Weekly newsletter to be in the running to win 1 of 10 My Child subscriptions.

(Also, check out my little ‘trend watch’ column!! Aaaah, I’m in *print*!!! Drop me a line, or leave a comment, and let me know what you think!!)

Grab a copy of the mag and check the ad to get the exclusive My Child code to unlock all these great discounts!

When you have the code in hand, head over to the 9 stores below, and enter the code at checkout to score the discounts (read to the bottom of the page to see the terms and conditions):

5 Little Monkeys - www.5littlemonkeys.com.au - 15% off store-wide*

Buckets and Spades - www.bucketsandspades.com.au - 10% off store-wide*

Frock You - www.frockyou.com.au - 20% off store-wide*

Giggle ‘n’ Groove - www.gigglengroove.com.au - FREE pair of Classic Bows**

Kids Gift List - www.kidsgiftlist.com.au - 15% off store-wide*

Kinder Kaboodle - www.kinderkaboodle.com.au - 15% off store-wide*

La Toriana - www.latoriana.com.au - 15% off store-wide plus FREE gift*

Pastel Pink - www.pastelpink.com.au - 15% off store-wide*

ShopHouse - www.shophouse.com.au - 15% off store-wide*

Here’s the official release from My Child on what’s in the mag:

“THE GREAT DEBATE! Midwives vs obstetricians In “The art of birth”, actress and TV personality Ricki Lake talks about her water birth, alongside director Abby Epstein. Also Victoria Atkinson analyses the ongoing debate in her column “What I’ve learnt so far”.

GET STYLIN’ ­Catch our new style report and trend watch sections for the latest and greatest in products. Also check out our 10 best-ever maternity wear tips.

PREGNANCY & BIRTH Drugs in labour: what are your options? Eating for two: can we really pig out when pregnant?

INFANCY Postnatal recovery guide: why rest and recuperation is essential. Solidly speaking: top weaning tips and great recipes for baby.

EARLY CHILDHOOD Kids on the net: how to make the most of this powerful tool – and protect your children.

BEAUTY, FASHION, INTERIORS and lots of INSPIRATION Gorgeous products, new concepts, amazing designs, great gift ideas. These pages will have you inspired to redecorate, renew and revitalise your life!

PLUS Join in on our battle of the blogs and win some fantastic prizes!

ALSO with every issue of My Child purchased you receive 20% off maternity wear from Queen Bee and baby skincare from Aromababy!”

Discounts codes and offers terms and conditions: *Discounts apply to store-wide purchases, excluding postage or gift-wrapping costs. Discounts not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Discounts may be subject to change without notice. Discount code expires midnight July 31 2008. **Minimum spend $50.00 before postage or gift-wrapping costs. Enter discount code and preferred Classic Bows colour in the notes section at checkout. VIP discount still applies. Offer may be subject to change without notice. Discount code expires midnight June 30 2008.

The back-to-work celebrations continue, as more of Australia’s best baby and kid e-tailers offer the kinds of sales you just don’t see in bricks and mortar shops anymore.

Pastel Pink - www.pastelpink.com.au - has a doozy sale with 20% off everything store wide and up to 70% off existing sale stock. They stock a great range of brands including Gertie and Me, Gaia Organic, Wee Gallery, Alimrose, Elk Designs, David Fussenegger and more.

My hot picks are:

David Fussenegger blankets 50% off now $24.98

For Windows and For Walls decals 50% off now $18.98/$19.98

Oobi cable knit booties & Oobi cable knit bear with ears hats 30% off now $20.97

Oobi Timorous Beasties: Trashcan Ted and Ruby Rabbit 20% off now $27.96

Gaia selected baby clothing 70% off. Was $39.98 now an incredible $11.99 a piece!!

Pastel Pink post via Express and charge $7.40500gm and under and $10.40 500gm-3kg.

5 Little Monkeys - www.5littlemonkeys.com.au are having a nice little sale. It is a little hard to tell it from their website, but it is there. Be sure to check all categories to uncover the gems. Here’s a sample:

Cocoon Culture beanbags, now $120 (RRP $140)
Ouch brand kids clothing clearance from $10 up. An excellent selection of boys, girls and baby’s pieces from size 0-14 is on offer.

In addition they have the following items not on sale, but at lower prices than you often find them:

Oobi Timorous Beasties $29.95
Tiger Tribe Backpacks $29.95
They also have a great stock of Oobi bibs — which can be a little hard to find at the moment –for $9.95,

5little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage.

Keeping up the numbers theme…

Ten Little Indians - www.tenlittleindians.com.au - have a lovely range of products including Pure baby, Emotion & Kids, Oobi, Albetta, Alex & Charli, Alibird (note: you won’t find Ali Bird stocked anywhere else; she makes and sells exclusively for Ten Little Indians!) Alimrose, Bebe by Minihaha, Fish lilly, Knox & floyd, Rush, Raff & lulu, Munster and more, and have the following beauties price reduced:

Ali Bird singlets for $13 (RRP $18.95)

Bebe Rupert baseball Cap $9.95 (RRP $12.95 )

Oobi Button Denim Jeans 50% off now $20 (RRP $39.95)

Papoose hand felted toys $9.10 (RRP $12.95)

In addition they are offering for the month of January, the following incentive to spend:

• Spend $70 get 20% off
• Spend $100 get 25% off
• Spend $200 get 30% off

So I guess you can go ahead an knock another 20-30% off the on-sale items’ prices.

Ten little Indians charge $7.95 Australia Wide for Express delivery. They also offer free gift wrapping. And free shipping on orders over $150. That’s service!!

Sometimes you have to spend money to save money. Don’t say you don’t know what I’m talking about