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Today’s post written by Leah

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Bzzzzzzz….Bzzzzzyyyy…..Bzzzzzyyy……Bzzzzzzzzzz!!!

Do you know what that is? That’s the sound at my excitement at the news of the latest limited release Trunki just about to join the pack! This new striped and honey sweet addition to the Trunki stable is called Bernard the Bee and he is sure to have you swarming to grab him.

Perfect for your little travel bug, Bernard is the ultimate accessory for your trip away or sleep overs. He’s great on planes as he’s cabin-baggage approved for all major airlines, and your kidlet can even ride him, seated on his back gripping his horns for stability, while you wait for your flight to board. (Talk about a ‘board-om’ buster, haw haw!).

The limited edition Trunki Bernard the Bee model is expected to land in Australia in April 2010. He retails at $85.00 and is available for pre-order now from Metro Mum www.metromum.com.au.

Metro Mum currently stock the following Trunki models, from left to right: Trixie, Harley, Tipu and Terrance, with Bernard (top) joining his friends in April 2010.

Metro Mum use Fastaway Couriers and Australia Post for delivery.  Total delivery cost will be calculated at checkout.  For estimated delivery times, international orders and all the ‘how to’ information see here.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Easter is just around the corner now, and it’s coming up super-fast. Many parents prefer not to stuff their littlies full of chocolate over Easter (after all, the grandparents are guaranteed to do it for you ), so instead of heading down the chocolate aisle at the supermarket, click over to Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au – where you’ll find a gorgeous selection of alternatives.

The brand new Philips Avent Steamer/Blender is now in stock at Metro Mum, and ready to make the production of healthy baby food an absolute breeze for you.  Steam the food, flip the jar over (no need to decant the food at all!), blend it and you’re done!

Also new in store are the heartwarming Willow Tree figurines by Demdaco.  Evocative of all the most important moments of our lives and our relationships, the figurines are designed by artist Susan Lordi who perfectly captures the tiny nuances of body language in her pieces. The wonder of those first few days with your tiny new baby, the tenderness of a father towards his daughter, an elder brother sheltering his younger sibling, all these and more are depicted in the most enchanting way.

With 15% off store-wide* for KSF readers, Metro Mum’s already hugely appealing range of goodies gets even better! Enter code ‘KSF03‘ at checkout until Friday 19 March 2010 to redeem. (*Excluding furniture, sale items and gift vouchers and not applicable with any other offer). You can also go into the draw to win an adorable Busy Bee luggage set valued at $195 just by answering 1 simple question (no purchase neccessary!)

More hot tips: If you’re after a 10% discount on furniture check the Metro Mum homepage, and for super discounted savings check out the Metro Mum sale section.

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The prices below reflect the 15% off store-wide discount, using the code ‘KSF03′, which expires midnight 19 March 2010.

1. Alimrose Designs Bunny Applique Bib – Blue/White, $15.00 $12.75
2. Alimrose Designs Billy Bunny Stick Rattle – Blue/White, $14.00 $11.90
3. Giimmo Night Light ‘Lemon’ The Rabbit, $44.95 $38.20
4. Dandelion Pink Organic Cotton Bunny Blanket, $27.00 $22.95
5. Ellie Bellie Comic Hero Capes, $44.95ea $38.20ea NEW!
6. Ellie Bellie Storybook Crown, $34.95ea $29.70 NEW!
7. Philips Avent Combined Steamer/Blender, $225.00 $191.25
8. Willow Tree Figurine by Demdaco, from $19.95ea $16.95ea
9. Aden + Anais Organic Muslin Wrap, $38.00 $32.30 NEW to Australia!

For all your in-vogue parenting products, Metro Mum stock from the following brands: Hess-Spielzeug, Allerhand, Annabel Trends, Babymoov, Babymel, Baby Steps 123, Baufix, Babywedge, Bilibo, Bloom Baby, Boyle, Britt, BubbaMat, Bud by Design Room, BusyBee Friends, Caden Lane, Cariboo NZ, Compendium, DadGear, DanishbyDesign, David Fussenegger, Dwink Box, Ebulobo, Ellaroo, Ellie Bellie, Elodie Details, Emotion & Kids, Fatboy The Original, Fertile Mind, FLATOUTbears, Foogo by Thermos, FunPod, Giimmo, Happy Mais, Hello Babe, Il Tutto, IntelliGender®, Isoki, Kanoe, Kiddie Food Kutter, Kids Kitchen, KidsonRoof, Kipiis, Language Littles, Learning Tower, Leander, Leisure Learning, Lilbird, Little Beetle, Little Kitchen, Little Sprowtz, LittleOneBaby, Luna Lullaby, Lupi Lu, Melobaby, Metro Mum, Mia Bossi, Milk & Tickles, MilkBar, Mini Bilibo, Minimonkey, Mishi Design, Mojo, Mokopuna, Mothers Minder, Munchee Mug, My Plate-Mate, Nest, Nuance, Nurseryworks, Ocho, Oeuf, OnTray2Go, Oti, Paper Eskimo, PeeWee & PooToo, Playsam, Prego Planner, PuggyHouse, Qtees, Scout, Seed Organic, Snugabub, Storksak, Totem, Trunki, VisualGram, Vulli, Wall Candy and Zuny.

Metro Mum use Fastaway Couriers and Australia Post for delivery.  Total delivery cost will be calculated at checkout.  For estimated delivery times, international orders and all the ‘how to’ information see here.

Today’s post written by Leah

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My focus this week is preparing not just my son, but myself as Master R embarks on his very first day at preschool in the first week of February. He is excited. I am (quietly) nervous and attempting to busy myself with preparations to make sure I am he is ready.  Of course I need to pick out the perfect bag, lunch box, water bottle….and a few little knicknacks for rewards and the like to reinforce his ‘big boy’ behaviours on the day. Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au has everything I need to help the big day go off without a hitch.

First on my list is the Cubeo.  What a brilliant idea! This little product provides children with a visual reminder of what they need to do each morning, what to pack in their bag, what chores to do…well whatever you want them to remember really with 80 reusable stickers which features a range of items and extracurricular activities. It comes in 4 different colours to suit any child (I think green for us!) and is the right size for little hands.  The Cubeo is perfect for developing independent organisation skills and can be easily clipped onto a schoolbag.

A drink bottle is an essential piece of kit, and I am a big fan of the Fashion Hydration Thermos range, having originally purchased a bottle a few years back prior to their Australian arrival (and it’s still going strong!).

Both preschool and school can be tiring. Our kidlets little bodies require refuelling during the day to ensure that they can continue to concentrate, learn and have fun. Essential to every school day is a well packed lunch which isn’t crushed or too warm. Metro Mum has a range of lunch boxes to suit every budget and need.  You could choose one of the funky Thermos insulated lunch bags with soccer balls or butterflies, or for major cuteness factor, a BusyBee Friends “Quackie” Duck Lunch Bag.

Metro Mum are currently having a New Year Sale with up to 70% off selected brands, including Allerhand, Foogo Thermos, Isoki, Trunki, Paper Eskimo, Mini Monkey and more, while stocks last. KSF Readers score a bonus for shopping at Metro Mum,  of course! For the next 48 hours you can receive FREE postage on your order Australia-wide (excluding furniture items). Enter discount code ‘KSFship‘ at checkout until 28 January 2010 to redeem.

What else is new at Metro Mum? Check out the delightful new Dandelion range which is made from organic, natural and recycled materials: very cool gear! Also, you can win stuff! Swing by and throw your hat in the ring for the prizes below.

1. Win an ultra cool Trunki (on my wishlist for Easter travel). All you have to do is click here.
2. For a chance to win 1 of 2 $50 Gift Vouchers join the Metro Mum Facebook page. You can also WIN a Munchee Mug – become or be a Metro Mum fa on Facebook, and add a comment under the thread on the Metro Mum Facebook page for your chance to score this prize: HURRY – Winners will be announced at 10 PM tonight!!

1. Cubeo $19.95
2. Dandelion - Organic Cotton Ring Stacker $58.00
3. Dandelion – Organic Cotton Shape Sorter $58.00
4. Thermos Fashion Hydration Bottle Was $34.00 NOW $30.00 (Blue Flower, Purple Flower, Butterfly)
5. Allerhand Lunch Bag / Backpack (Pink) Was $39.95 NOW $33.96
6. Isoki – New Insulated Munch Bag (Zahara) Was $39.95 NOW $34.99
7. Thermos Funtainer Insulated Lunch Bag (Sports) $12.50
8. Trunki- Limited Edition Harley Ladybug Was $88.00 NOW $80.00
9. Minimonkey baby sling (Red) Was $79.00 NOW $63.20
10. BusyBee Friends “Pengpeng” Penguin Backpack Was $49.95 NOW $43.96

For all your in-vogue parenting products, Metro Mum stock from the following brands: Hess-Spielzeug, Allerhand, Annabel Trends, Babymoov, Babymel, Baby Steps 123, Baufix, Babywedge, Bilibo, Bloom Baby, Boyle, Britt, BubbaMat, Bud by Design Room, BusyBee Friends, Caden Lane, Cariboo NZ, Compendium, DadGear, DanishbyDesign, David Fussenegger, Dwink Box, Ebulobo, Ellaroo, Ellie Bellie, Elodie Details, Emotion & Kids, Fatboy The Original, Fertile Mind, FLATOUTbears, Foogo by Thermos, FunPod, Giimmo, Happy Mais, Hello Babe, Il Tutto, IntelliGender®, Isoki, Kanoe, Kiddie Food Kutter, Kids Kitchen, KidsonRoof, Kipiis, Language Littles, Learning Tower, Leander, Leisure Learning, Lilbird, Little Beetle, Little Kitchen, Little Sprowtz, LittleOneBaby, Luna Lullaby, Lupi Lu, Melobaby, Metro Mum, Mia Bossi, Milk & Tickles, MilkBar, Mini Bilibo, Minimonkey, Mishi Design, Mojo, Mokopuna, Mothers Minder, Munchee Mug, My Plate-Mate, Nest, Nuance, Nurseryworks, Ocho, Oeuf, OnTray2Go, Oti, Paper Eskimo, PeeWee & PooToo, Playsam, Prego Planner, PuggyHouse, Qtees, Scout, Seed Organic, Snugabub, Storksak, Totem, Trunki, VisualGram, Vulli, Wall Candy and Zuny.

Metro Mum use Fastaway Couriers and Australia Post for delivery.  Total delivery cost will be calculated at checkout.  For estimated delivery times, international orders and all the ‘how to’ information see here.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Ahh the silly season. Is it making you silly yet?  Is it making you Naughty? Or are you still keeping Nice?! Either way, I have a list of Pre-Christmas offers happening at the stylish boutique  Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au that is certainly worth checking twice.

There is just soooo much on offer from Tamara and Francine at Metro Mum it’s hard to know where to start!  So let’s just start at the very beginning: which therefore means first mention today must go to the Exclusive KidStyleFile offers on now *extended* until midnight 11 15 December 2009.

#1. The first exclusive KSF offer is for all you savvy readers who place on order of $75.00 or more: when placing your orders, enter code ‘SLEIGH’ at checkout and you’ll receive FREE shipping.

#2. The second Exclusive KidStyleFile offer is on Pink and Blue Foogo bottles, jars and sippy cups.  You can get these sleek designs (in pink or blue) at a fantastic 20% off retail prices. Enter code ‘Foogo’ at checkout to redeem.

#3. Metro Mum currently have 20% off MiniMonkey Slings. These slings are made in a fantastic range of colours; the very funky orange is pictured as #11 below.

#4. Metro Mum also have up to 15% off Isoki products. I showed an enormous level of restraint when our #3 baby was on her way, and chose not to update my baby bag.  But that didn’t stop me from checking out what was in the market! As I was doing so, I fell in love with the award winning brand Isoki. I just love so much about all their wares. My restraint has continued but I have had the pleasure of making a few Isoki purchases for girlfriends, and they have been truly treasured gifts.  But if you have been eying off an Isoki product, then I say “go for it”-  now’s the time with a 15% discount.

#5.  Big shout out too for all the Dad’s and Daddy’s to be – Metro Mum currently have an incredible 30% markdown on all Dadgear Nappy Bags. If you have a hands on Dad to shop for this Christmas, a Daddy bag like the Dadgear Billboard Series Sports Nappy Bag 118 could be a winner.

What a list hey?  In addition to the offers above, Metro Mum also have listed a fantastic deal on Babymoov – Bebedelice Baby Food Processer – now only $149, that’s a saving of $51.00!!  And with a fantastic price of $9.99 on Munchee Mug – Kids Anti-spill snack cup and lids – methinks these would make a fantastic stocking filler.

Just new to the fantastic line up of products at Metro Mum are the Dandelion Organic Baby Toys and Feeding Accessories,  the Ebulobo Crazy Wolf Toys and the Thermos Funtainer Camo Chic bottle and Thermos Insulted lunch bags. As a matching pair, these too could make a great Christmas present.

And wait, can you believe it, it just keeps getting longer!  Metro Mum are running a Kris Kringle competition this month!! Entrants have the chance to win $2000 in prizes.

Phew, well that’s it – what a fantastic list of Pre-Christmas offers. Now that you’ve read it, better go check it twice to make sure you don’t miss out on any of these fantastic offers from Metro Mum.

1. Foogo by Thermos – Stainless Steel Sippy Cup (Blue) $32.00 less KSF 20% discount = $25.60
   
2. Munchee Mug – Kids Anti-spill snack cup and lid (Turquoise) $12.95 $9.99
3. Isoki – New Insulated Munch Bag (Kenya) $39.95 $34.99
4. Ebulobo – Crazy Wolf Playset $84.00
5. Babymoov – Bebedelice Baby Food Processer $199.95 $149.00
6. Isoki – Urban Reversible Saddle Tote Bag (Navy/Urban Print) $199.95 less
   
7. Dadgear Billboard Series Sports Nappy Bag 118 $165.00 $115.50
8. Foogo – Funtainer by Thermos Stainless Steel Straw Bottle (Camo Chic) $24.00
9. Thermos Funtainer Insulated Lunch Bag (Camo Chic) $12.50
   
10. Dandelion – Organic Crinkle Baby Book $18.50
11. Minimonkey baby sling (Orange) $79.00 $63.20

For all your in-vogue parenting products, Metro Mum stock from the following brands: Hess-Spielzeug, Allerhand, Annabel Trends, Babymoov, Babymel, Baby Steps 123, Baufix, Babywedge, Bilibo, Bloom Baby, Boyle, Britt, BubbaMat, Bud by Design Room, BusyBee Friends, Caden Lane, Cariboo NZ, Compendium, DadGear, DanishbyDesign, David Fussenegger, Dwink Box, Ebulobo, Ellaroo, Ellie Bellie, Elodie Details, Emotion & Kids, Fatboy The Original, Fertile Mind, FLATOUTbears, Foogo by Thermos, FunPod, Giimmo, Happy Mais, Hello Babe, Il Tutto, IntelliGender®, Isoki, Kanoe, Kiddie Food Kutter, Kids Kitchen, KidsonRoof, Kipiis, Language Littles, Learning Tower, Leander, Leisure Learning, Lilbird, Little Beetle, Little Kitchen, Little Sprowtz, LittleOneBaby, Luna Lullaby, Lupi Lu, Melobaby, Metro Mum, Mia Bossi, Milk & Tickles, MilkBar, Mini Bilibo, Minimonkey, Mishi Design, Mojo, Mokopuna, Mothers Minder, Munchee Mug, My Plate-Mate, Nest, Nuance, Nurseryworks, Ocho, Oeuf, OnTray2Go, Oti, Paper Eskimo, PeeWee & PooToo, Playsam, Prego Planner, PuggyHouse, Qtees, Scout, Seed Organic, Snugabub, Storksak, Totem, Trunki, VisualGram, Vulli, Wall Candy and Zuny.

Metro Mum use Fastaway Couriers and Australia Post for delivery.  Total delivery cost will be calculated at checkout.  For estimated delivery times, international orders and all the ‘how to’ information see here.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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Christmas time at our place is all about the boys. We have 3 gorgeous sons aged 8, 6 and nearly 3, so I am always on the look out for stimulating and fun toys that they will love and I will enjoy looking at.

In an effort to get organised I have been cruising the net looking for cool things to cross off the list.

My ‘nearly 3′ seems to be getting more and more active every day so first thing on my list for him is the truly unique Bilibo. Requiring no batteries and no instructions this is an open-ended toy designed to stimulate the imagination and improve motor skills (read Angela’s review of the Bilibo here).

Also on the list is the Oobi Hopper, perfect for bouncing out all the excess energy after lunch, some Pirates for the bath tub, and because he is currently in love with Spot the Dog, a few new Spot books for bedtime.

Mister 6 seems to be easiest to buy for this time, he loves indoor games and is a natural at making his own imaginary games with toys and Lego. This year I have a theme going on and it is all about Knights, Castles, Legends and Chivalry. Hopefully he will enjoy playing in these worlds and maybe one day he will grow up to be a knight in shining armour himself! My favourite finds are this castle these dragon stencils and knights stickers, and these Schleich knight figurines.

My 8 year old is definitely an outdoor kid – he loves sports – and is very into science: he is currently planning to be an ‘insect scientist’ and have his own ‘insect room’ in his future imaginary mansion.

I was recently chatting to a friend who is a Steiner teacher and she was telling me that at around age 8 they start to teach children construction and building things, which helps them gain confidence in their ability to become more independent. With this in mind I am heading off to the hardware store to pick up a tool box with some real tools and everything he needs to build a billy-cart or a box.

Also for my eldest son is this cute Dumpling Dynasty Explorer Kit, and “Blast Lab” Why Don’t Insects Get Fat?‘ – sure to be a winner based on the title alone -  a fact-book-with-insects written by Richard ‘Hamster’ Hammond from Top Gear Fame.

For my gratification our tree will this year be adorned with some new handmade and fair trade Christmas decorations from Lark, and under it will sit some cool vintage inspired Santa Sack from Cocoon Couture to hold all the loot. And because I’m a kid at heart, I’ve selected Eloise: the Ultimate Edition book just for me. Can’t wait to tear it open on the big day…

1. Oobi Hopper, Paperartzi Boutique – $29.95 $28.95
2. Alex Toys’ Pirates in the Tub, Ten Little Indians – $28.95
3. Spot Bakes a Cake, Fishpond Books – $14.99 $13.95
4. Active People Bilibo, Metro Mum – $39.00
5. Djeco Knights Stickers, Where Did You Get That? – $4.95
6. Le Toy Van, My First Castle, Growing Brains Educational Toys – POA
7. Djeco Dragon Stencils, Where Did You Get That? – $12.95 $10.95
8. “Blast Lab” Why Don’t Insects Get Fat?, Fishpond Books – $17.95 $14.95
9. Dumpling Dynasty Explorer Kit, ShopHouse – $29.95
10. Tools and tool box – your local hardware store
11. Cocoon Couture Santa Sack, Little Pinwheel – $54.95
12. Eloise: the Ultimate Edition, Fishpond Books – $49.99 $39.97
13. Lark Gingerbread Decoration, Little Styles – $9.95
14. Lark Rudolph Decoration, Little Styles – $9.95

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information, and don’t forget to swing by the KSF All Current Deals page to scope out deals that may get you discounts on these products.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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Welcome to December. It’s officially summer, and Christmas is really getting into gear now. With only 24 days left to go the mood is unmistakably festive. Decorations and Christmas music abound, and thoughts turn to gifts, Christmas wrap and the summer holidays to come. Embrace the spirit of the season and prepare for the joyous excitement that only a Christmas with kids in tow can deliver. Go with it and don’t hold back. Whether your style be modern minimalist, or full-on tinsel, jingle all the way.

12 Days Buyer’s Guide:

12 Drummers Drumming: Plan Toys Solid Drum, $34.00, and Plan Toys Wooden Musicla Band Drum Set, $104.00 from Metro Mum
11 Pipers Piping: Toy Soldier Buttons, from Etsy seller 81giftstation – USD$2.00
10 Lords a-leaping: Fred Bare Collection, see website for stockists and prices
9 Ladies Dancing: Fred Bare Collection, see website for stockists and prices
8 Maids a-milking:  Sozo Moo Wrap and Cap Set, from Baby’s Got Style – $39.95
7 Swans a-swimming:  Swimming Swan Pendant, from Etsy Seller sushipot – POA
6 Geese a-laying: Kate Greenaway’s Mother Goose Stories, from Fishpond Books- $34.99 $21.95
5 Gold Rings: Stackable Gold Rings, from Etsy seller SecretCharm – $USD49.99
4 Calling Birds: Mae Boys Twitter Birds Fabric Wall Decals, from The Hip Infant – $44.95
3 French Hens: Try before you buy with Rent-A-Chook (Sydney-based, but can ship coops to other states)
2 Turtle Doves: Papoose Christmas Dove, from Generation Wonder – $8.00 each
And a Partridge in a Pear (Cocoon Couture Shelf-Stand) Tree, from ShopHouse – $89.00

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information, and don’t forget to swing by the KSF All Current Deals page to scope out deals that may get you discounts on these products.

Today’s post written by Leah

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We’ve now reached one of the busiest times of year. For those of you with school aged children, the term is winding down and amongst other things you’ll be busy working out how to entertain your tweens over summer. Some of you are counting down to your first Christmas with your new bub. And then, some of you are planning for a summer trip. Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au has summer covered for all of you, whatever your circumstance. With gifts for all ages, gorgeous nursery items, bags for mum, and humorous aprons for dad.  Gorgeous new brands and products now in store include  Ebulobo, Green Toys, Plan Toys, Ital Trike, Isoki, Dadgear, Il Tutto, Mia Bossi, Oeuf, Nursery Works, Puggyhouse and more!

Recently, Metro Mum introduced the gorgeous Ebulobo Woodours range to their line up of exquisite products just in time for Christmas.  You may remember this unique bear from the KSF Kind and Jugend 2009 Trade Show Best in Show picks back in September. A French creation, Woodours is actually a bear family, with a father and son whose love is as strong as an oak tree. Truly gorgeous, and a great gift for Christmas.

The new Isoki bag range has also arrived in time for summer. These scorching hot bags are so very hip and supremely functional. The new insulated Munch Bags are the perfect solution for keeping your lunch cool this summer, with trips to the beach, park or farm in your itinerary.

My eye was also drawn to the Playsam – Childhood Series Wooden Heirloom Pram. I love the curves that are inherent in all of these Scandinavian designed toys, and the colours are so vibrant and fresh. These classy toys are the perfect gift for a first Christmas gift.

There are several super deals on offer right now at Metro Mum:

1. All orders at Metro Mum receive a free Mum & Babe sample bag. Just add it to your cart with the rest of your order and it’s yours!
   
2. The entire Isoki range on sale 15% off. Prices are as marked.
3. Purchase a Puggyhouse and mention KSF at checkout to receive a free pack of colour-in Puggyhouse Stickers.
   
4. Find selected items up to 40% off in the Sale section.
   
5. Sign up for the Metro Mum Club and go into the draw to WIN a Learning Tower valued at $299.00.

All offers end 30 November 2009, so get thee to MetroMum pronto!

YOU COULD WIN: The Learning Tower Child Safety and Activity Tower rrp $299.00. Enter here.

1.      Ebulobo Woodours Bear Flap Book for Baby $65.00
2.      Playsam Childhood Series Wooden Heirloom Blue Pram $134.00
3.      Isoki NEW Reversible 3in1 Slouch Backpack (Samba Batik) $179.95 $165.00 until 30 Nov 2009
4.      Isoki New Insulated Munch Bag (Kenya) $39.95 $33.95 until 30 Nov 2009
5.      Ellie Bellie Kids Festive Season Reversible Tutu sz0-2yrs $69.95
6.      Nurseryworks Cot Linen Set Bounce Dreamsicle $325.00
7.      Puggyhouse Kids Paperboard Rocket Cubby House $49.95 Puggyhouse – Colour in Stickers (ABC123) $9.95
8.      Playme Wooden Doggy C Rattle for Baby $29.95
9.      Annabel Trends Christmas Apron “Santa Suit” $24.95

For all your in vogue parenting products, Metro Mum stock from the following brands: Hess-Spielzeug, Allerhand, Annabel Trends, Babymoov, Babymel, Baby Steps 123, Baufix, Babywedge, Bilibo, Bloom Baby, Boyle, Britt, BubbaMat, Bud by Design Room, BusyBee Friends, Caden Lane, Cariboo NZ, Compendium, DadGear, DanishbyDesign, David Fussenegger, Dwink Box, Ebulobo, Ellaroo, Ellie Bellie, Elodie Details, Emotion & Kids, Fatboy The Original, Fertile Mind, FLATOUTbears, Foogo by Thermos, FunPod, Giimmo, Happy Mais, Hello Babe, Il Tutto, IntelliGender®, Isoki, Kanoe, Kiddie Food Kutter, Kids Kitchen, KidsonRoof, Kipiis, Language Littles, Learning Tower, Leander, Leisure Learning, Lilbird, Little Beetle, Little Kitchen, Little Sprowtz, LittleOneBaby, Luna Lullaby, Lupi Lu, Melobaby, Metro Mum, Mia Bossi, Milk & Tickles, MilkBar, Mini Bilibo, Minimonkey, Mishi Design, Mojo, Mokopuna, Mothers Minder, Munchee Mug, My Plate-Mate, Nest, Nuance, Nurseryworks, Ocho, Oeuf, OnTray2Go, Oti, Paper Eskimo, PeeWee & PooToo, Playsam, Prego Planner, PuggyHouse, Qtees, Scout, Seed Organic, Snugabub, Storksak, Totem, Trunki, VisualGram, Vulli, Wall Candy, Zuny

Metro Mum use Fastaway Couriers and Australia Post for delivery.  Total delivery cost will be calculated at checkout.  For estimated delivery times, international orders and all the ‘how to’ information see here.

Today’s post written by Leah

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I’m a working mumma, a real life ‘Metro Mum’, who finds it difficult to factor in time for such things as Christmas shopping between my everyday juggle of caring for two wonderful kids and a career in the corporate world.

For that very reason, when I walk into my local department store and see the Christmas decorations up in October I start to hyperventilate! Where am I going to find the time to buy something for everyone that is special, stylish, innovative ande functional?? Enter Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au.

Metro Mum’s immense range of products has instantly relieved my pre-Christmas present buying anxiety and I’m quietly relieved that, for once, I will have all my presents bought and wrapped early.

Strolling through Metro Mum’s pages I was absorbed in the rich quality of the wares, and amazed how the one shop has unearthed items for everyone in the family including the often forgotten Dear Husband (I’m thinking the Annabel Trends Apron that reads “Where there’s smoke, there’s dad” and the Playsam Wooden Yoyo to remind him of his youth). It’s like Santa’s workshop….and Tamara and Francine at Metro Mum are the elves!

In time for the creation of your 2009 Christmas List, Metro Mum are exclusively offering all KSF readers 15% off storewide (excluding already reduced stock and furniture) until 16 October 2009 with code ‘KSF1009′. And to top it all off Metro Mum are giving away 2 of the Limited Edition Harley Trunki’s this month! Click here to enter!

Here’s my Metro Mum Christmas list for 2009 – I’ve even included MY wish item just in case anyone was wondering what to get me (hint hint, hubby!). Keep your eye on the ‘New This Month’ section at MetroMum, as new products are arriving regularly for Christmas.

1. Limited Edition Harley Ladybug Trunki: Sure to make holiday travel that little bit easier $85.00 LESS 15% = $72.25

2. Puggyhouse Cardboard Castle have just arrived in Australia!  100% recyclable, Easy to assemble and then fold away for storage. Sure to engage every childs imagination as they colour and decorate their way to becoming the king of their very own castle! $59.95 LESS 15% = $50.95

3. Playsam Yoyo (silver): Scandinavian in design and made from solid wood, the Playsam Yoyo is a wonderful keepsake for any child of the 80s! $22.00 LESS 15% = $18.70

4. Ellie Bellie Christmas tutu Reversible so your little princess can update her outfit with a quick flip. TUTUS ARRIVE END OF OCTOBER PREORDER NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. Sizes 0-2yrs and 3-6yrs: $79.99 LESS 15% = $68.00

5. Ital OKO Trike How cool is this trike? Made in Italia with 9 saddle and handle bar adjustments and sunshade. $170.00 LESS 15% = $144.50

6. Plan Toys Baby Walker Comes complete with funky blocks for kids to stack and build.and a handle specifically made to enable adjustments as your child grows. $100.00 LESS 15% = $85.00

7. Zuny – Limited Edition Abby Elephant Bookend (Blue) Lovingly hand-made with amazing attention to detail, Abby the Elephant comes complete with a numbered stainless steel name tag, a birth certificate, a cardboard forest landscape setting and is breathtakingly gift boxed. $69.00 LESS 15% = $58.65

8. Puggyhouse Cardboard Rocket These incredible cardboard toys have just landed in Australia! $49.95 LESS 15% = $42.45

9. Green Toys Green Toys Inc. makes an awesome line of classic children’s toys constructed from recycled plastic and other environmentally friendly materials. check out the gorgeous Tea Set which consists of 17 pieces of BPA Free plastic tea set pieces. $55.00 LESS 15% = $46.75

10. NEW Storksak Elizabeth Leather Quilted Bag. A gorgeous hand-quilted buttersoft cowhide leather nappy bag which is both functional and stylish! $679.00 LESS 15% = $577.15

For all your in vogue parenting products, Metro Mum stock from the following brands: Hess-Spielzeug, Allerhand, Annabel Trends, Babymoov, Babymel, Baby Steps 123, Baufix, Babywedge, Bilibo, Bloom Baby, Boyle, Britt, BubbaMat, Bud by Design Room, BusyBee Friends, Caden Lane, Cariboo NZ, Compendium, DadGear, DanishbyDesign, David Fussenegger, Dwink Box, Ellaroo, Ellie Bellie, Elodie Details, Emotion & Kids, Fatboy The Original, Fertile Mind, FLATOUTbears, Foogo by Thermos, FunPod, Giimmo, Happy Mais, Hello Babe, Il Tutto, IntelliGender®, Isoki, Kanoe, Kiddie Food Kutter, Kids Kitchen, KidsonRoof, Kipiis, Language Littles, Learning Tower, Leander, Leisure Learning, Lilbird, Little Beetle, Little Kitchen, Little Sprowtz, LittleOneBaby, Luna Lullaby, Lupi Lu, Melobaby, Metro Mum, Mia Bossi, Milk & Tickles, MilkBar, Mini Bilibo, Minimonkey, Mishi Design, Mojo, Mokopuna, Mothers Minder, Munchee Mug, My Plate-Mate, Nest, Nuance, Nurseryworks, Ocho, Oeuf, OnTray2Go, Oti, Paper Eskimo, PeeWee & PooToo, Playsam, Prego Planner, PuggyHouse, Qtees, Scout, Seed Organic, Snugabub, Storksak, Totem, Trunki, VisualGram, Vulli, Wall Candy, Zuny

Metro Mum use Fastaway Couriers and Australia Post for delivery.  Total delivery cost will be calculated at checkout.  For estimated delivery times, international orders and all the ‘how to’ information see here.

Today’s post written by Anna

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August at Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au – is an exciting month: great new products to view and purchase, competitions to enter – it’s just all happening, so make sure you get a piece of the action!

New products for August include the Playhouse Kit for The Learning Tower, and the Nurseryworks range of nursery furniture from Los Angelas. If you’re looking for clean lines and style for your nursery, then this brand has the modern look you’re after.  The Aerial Cot really appeals to me and I love the Storytime Rocker; what a great combination of stylish form and practical function. I can so imagine myself sitting down with a wee one on my lap for story-time and snuggles on this beautiful rocker…talk about reading a book in style!

Plus in the lead up to Father’s Day (I know…don’t forget Dad!), Metro Mum have a hip range of products to help let the Dads in your world know just how special they really are.  I love the “Dad My Hero” Affirmation book and think it will make a great gift for a heroic dad of any age; including my dad this year!

DadGear is a seriously hip brand for hands-on dads.  So much thought has gone into their clever range of products.  Check out the Diaper Vest and the Billboard Series Nappy Bags (made from recycled billboards, each one literally one of a kind!)

Both these items rate as top “new dad” gift idea this Father’s Day. And you have a dad who is just a little boy at heart, you can’t go past the Playsam Wooden Racer - what a winner!

With dads on their mind, Metro Mum have an exclusive offer for KidStyleFile Readers: 10% off all products in their  ‘For Dad’ section. To take advantage of this great offer, use code ‘KSFDADS’ until 31 August 2009.  When you spend over $100 at Metro Mum during August 2009 you’ll also receive a FREE Pixifoto Portrait voucher valid at $123.00

More goodies for you, too, in the form of a fan competition: Metro Mum will be exhibiting at the new Baby Show in September 18-20 at the Royal Hall of Industries, Sydney. Metro Mum have 50 tickets to The Baby Show (valued at $20 each) to give away – enter here. Attendees to The Baby Show also have a chance to win a Cariboo Gentle Motions Bassinette and Stand valued at $340. courtesy of Metro Mum – another reason to attend this super event chock full of all the latest and greatest baby products.

1. Dadgear Billboard Series Sports Nappy Bag – $165.00
2. Dadgear Billboard Series Messenger Nappy Bag – $169.99
3. Nurseryworks- Storytime Rocker (Mocha) – $1,050.00
4. Playsam – Wooden Racer F1 (Red) – $132.00
5. Diaper Vest – Black – $139.00
6. Nurseryworks – Aerial Cot – $1,649.00
7. Compendium – “Dad My Hero” Affirmation book – $27.00
8. Learning Tower Playhouse Kit $49.95

For all your in vogue parenting products, Metro Mum stock from the following brands: Hess-Spielzeug, Allerhand, Annabel Trends, Babymoov, Babymel, Baby Steps 123, Baufix, Babywedge, Bilibo, Bloom Baby, Boyle, Britt, BubbaMat, Bud by Design Room, BusyBee Friends, Caden Lane, Cariboo NZ, Compendium, DadGear, DanishbyDesign, David Fussenegger, Dwink Box, Ellaroo, Ellie Bellie, Elodie Details, Emotion & Kids, Fatboy The Original, Fertile Mind, FLATOUTbears, Foogo by Thermos, FunPod, Giimmo, Happy Mais, Hello Babe, Il Tutto, IntelliGender®, Isoki, Kanoe, Kiddie Food Kutter, Kids Kitchen, KidsonRoof, Kipiis, Language Littles, Learning Tower, Leander, Leisure Learning, Lilbird, Little Beetle, Little Kitchen, Little Sprowtz, LittleOneBaby, Luna Lullaby, Lupi Lu, Melobaby, Metro Mum, Mia Bossi, Milk & Tickles, MilkBar, Mini Bilibo, Minimonkey, Mishi Design, Mojo, Mokopuna, Mothers Minder, Munchee Mug, My Plate-Mate, Nest, Nuance, Nurseryworks, Ocho, Oeuf, OnTray2Go, Oti, Paper Eskimo, PeeWee & PooToo, Playsam, Prego Planner, PuggyHouse, Qtees, Scout, Seed Organic, Snugabub, Storksak, Totem, Trunki, VisualGram, Vulli, Wall Candy, Zuny

Metro Mum use Fastaway Couriers and Australia Post for delivery.  Total delivery cost will be calculated at checkout.  For estimated delivery times, international orders and all the ‘how to’ information see here.

Today’s post written by Miki

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This is one of those weeks you just don’t want to miss out on.  You see, the girls at Metro Mum – www.metromum.com.au – have conspired to bring together a whole raft of special deals, and they all coincide this week!

First of all, KidStyleFile readers can take 15% off store-wide. This means you can get a very nice discount on anything that takes your fancy, including hot new season fashion and a truly wonderful range of accessories for babies and mums alike. This discount is running for a week only – use the code ‘KSFM609′ at checkout, and do it before midnight 30 June, when this offer ends.

Next we turn our focus to Metro Mum’s truly astounding range of über stylish nursery furniture: for a very limited time only you can take 10% off the whole lot!

We’re talking Oeuf, Bloom, Cariboo, Kanoe and lots, lots more.  This deal is only running for a very limited time, so if you’re in the market for some seriously fabulous furniture for your nursery I’d suggest you get onto it right away!

But that’s not all!  Oh no, lovely readers, Metro Mum has even more in store for you.  How about this: every single order is eligible to receive a FREE Hello Babe sample bag, packed full of goodies valued at $40!! If you want one (and who doesn’t?) just add a Hello Babe bag to your cart before checking out.

AND if you sign up to the Metro Mum Club this week, you’ll get $5.00 in rewards points, just like that!

Golly, now that I’ve talked you through all the fantastic offers at Metro Mum, I barely have room to tell you about all the fantastic new products in store – because believe me, there’s loads! What with the new limited edition FunPod in Retro Pink and the super-stylish Bloom Nano highchair (ideal for small spaces and comes in such a great range of colours), you can kit out your kitchen… but as for the rest, you’re going to have to see the image collage below to get some clues as to what’s in and hot!

Pries quoted below in red apply until 30 June 2009 with code, while stocks last only.

1. Babymoov Bebedelice Food Processor + 2 FREE bibs, $199.95 $169.95
2. Mokopuna Value Packs, from $90.00 $76.50
3. BusyBee Friends ‘Cuckoo Chick’ Backpack, $49.95 $42.45
4. Bloom Nano High Chair, $229.00 $194.65
5. Oeuf Cot & Change Station with FREE mattress, $1,778.00 $1,600.20 (using the code ‘FUR609′, this is a special offer for KSF readers only!)
6. BusyBee Friends ‘Pengpeng’ Penguin 4 Piece Luggage Set, $180.00 $153.00
7. FunPod Limited Edition – Retro Pink, $239.00 $203.15 + FREE delivery on this item
8. Milkbar Portable Nursing Pillow, $64.95 $55.20
9. Prego Planner Pregnancy Journal, $43.00 $36.55
10. Hello Babe Sample Bag – FREE!

Metro Mum stocks these amazing brands: Mia Bossi, Oeuf, Caden Lane, Il Tutto, Trunki, Melobaby, Babymoov, FlatoutBear, Bilibo, Baufix, Prego Planner, Isoki, Britt, Lilbird, Mokopuna, Dadgear, Little Sprowtz, David Fussenegger, Little Beetle, Little Swish, Kipiis, Funpod, Lanugage Littles Paper Eskimo, Thermos, Pee Wee and Poo Poo, Snack Trap, Kiddie Food Kutter, Bilibo Mini, Nest, Kanoe, Qtees Designs, Mother Minder, Ocho, Compendium, Ellaroo, Boyle, Wall Candy, BabyTalk, Annabel Trends, Lupi Lu, Penny Scallan, Dwink, Scout, Milk and Tickles, Mishi Design, Leisure Learning, Keptin-Jr, Emotion and Kids, Kids Kitchen, Happy Mais, Mojo, Munchee Mug, Totem, Argan Oil Organic Care, OTi Organiser, Ellie Bellie, Beep Beep Slings, Hess-Spielzeug, Seed Organic, Fatboy, Kids on Roof and more.

Metro Mum charge $7.95 postage to most areas (less if you’re in the Sydney Metro area) – check the Delivery page for full details. Orders over $200.00 are posted free of charge within Australia.