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The Monster Mash: KidStyleFile’s Monster Round Up

Posted: January 15th, 2010

Today’s post written by Miki

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My two year old has recently been going through a new phase: monsters.

He’s obsessed with all things monster, whether it be playing ’scary monsters’ (it involves jumping out at me from behind doors and shouting ‘RAAAAH!’ at the top of his scary little voice), reading books about them (Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak $19.99 $17.37, and The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson $19.99 $16.97, are his top picks), or wearing clothes featuring monsters.  There are also monster beanbags, monster backpacks, monster dinnerware, monster swimwear and monster games to be discovered.

So in his honour, today I’ve done a round-up of our favourite monster themed gear.  See the links below for where to buy, and enjoy!  RAAAAAH!

1. Monster Couture Beanbag, $99.95; Monster Couture Back Pack, $39.95 from Pastel Pink
2. For Walls Jumbo Chalkboard Decal – Monster, $59.95 from The Hip Infant
3. Tommy Rocket ‘Rocket Monster’ Tee, $26.95 from Paperartzi Boutique
4. Mister Mista ‘Ozzie’ Tee,
$39.95 $20.00 from Little Pinwheel
5. Tkxi Rashee and Racer Pant, from $36.00 Ten Little Indians
6. Munster Baby Stampede Tee, $34.95 from Ten Little Indians
7. French Bull Monster Dinnerware, from $9.95 from The Hip Infant
8. Usborne Monster Snap Card Game, $14.95 from ShopHouse
9. ‘This Is My Monster’ Touchy Feely Book, $22.00 from Mummy’s Favourite
10. Penny Scallan Large Lunchbox – Monster, $34.95 from ShopHouse
11. Blue Baby Monster Brooch, $16.00 from Made It
12. Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
$19.99 $17.37; The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson $19.99 $16.97, both from Fishpond Books
13. Munster Monster Board Shorts, $59.95 from Raspberry Rascals

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information. Also be sure to check the KidStyleFile Current Offers page, and the KidStyleFile Weekly Newsletter for discount codes to make sure you get the best possible deal – if you’re not a subscriber already then you can sign up here – it’s free!

Pastel Pink Xmas Extravaganza Sale: 20% off Store-wide*= 35% off Club Pink Members

Posted: November 11th, 2009

Today’s post written by Anna

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The stylish team over at Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au are adding to their already outstanding line up of items this week with some great new products, and they are out to make all things retro new again!

First up for introduction is The Magic Klorofil Tree. If you are a child of the 70’s, chances are you had first hand experience with the orginal verison of this toy. The Magic Klorofil Tree has been bought up to date for our tech savvy children and once again set to become a favourite for a whole new generation. Now electronic, when the tree is opened up you hear the sound of birds singing and a running river…But what hasn’t changed are the endless possibilities for children to use their imaginations, role playing and creating from the simple things of day to day living.  Pastel Pink will have limited stock arriving December 1 – so if you want this magical toy under your Christmas Tree this year, make sure you pre-order now to avoid disappointment.

If you are a regular KidStyleFile reader, I’m sure you’re up to date with the very famous ‘Sophie’ the Giraffe. This delightful teething toy has taken the world by storm and become a must have item for yummy mummy’s right across the globe (celebrity or not!). What you may not know is that Sophie has friends!! Oh yes!  Like Sophie, ‘Chan’, ‘Pie’ and ‘Gnon’ (‘champignon – get it?) are made in France from 100 % natural rubber and non toxic paint.

Sophie is in residence at one of my girlfriends houses, and my little girl just loves to get her hands on her if she can! These toys are easy to grasp and grip and make a very happy squeak when squeezed.  If you have a baby in your world to buy for this year, I would seriously consider one of these delightful toys from Vulli.

And the last introduction of today is from top brand Envirosax. Because they have so many fans (of which, I am one) it would be hard not to have heard of Envirosax before.  But you may not have seen the brand new collection designed with stylish mums in mind.  Check out the new pouch featuring designs La Boheme (pictured below at #3).  This pouch would make a stylish and practical Christmas gift this year.

On a mission to help educate our kids about the benefits of re-use (especially at Christmas-time when we all tend to get a little gift wrap happy), Pastel Pink have a great offer on Envirosax: purchase any 3 x Kids Series bags and Pastel Pink will give FREE Kids Pouch. Because they are used over and over, Envirosax make a great little gift that just keeps on giving!  And because they are so stylish, you could even consider putting presents inside and using them as wrapping paper!  To get your free pouch, simply select your three kids Envirosax and then add the FREE Pouch to your shopping cart.

And if these new items aren’t enough to feast your eyes on, slap your eyes on this mpiece of news: until Wednesday 25 November 2009, KidStyleFile readers receive 20% off store-wide* (*excluding The Magic Klorofil Tree). Enter code ‘KSF-XMAS’ to have your discount applied at checkout.

P.S. Club Pink, Pastel Pink’s customer loyalty program which gives all existing customers who are also newsletter subscribers 15% off everything all day every day will have you saving a massive 35% off store-wide*!!!! All you have to so to join Club Pink is shop at Pastel Pink: all subsequent orders will receive the 15% permanent discount. If I were you I’d be placing a little order to qualify and then going straight back for more….

  1. PÖLKA Circular Play Dress $64.95 with 20% off code = $51.95
  2. Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teething Toy $34.00
  3. Envirosax La Boheme Pouch $42.95
  4. Pastel Pink Beetle Rattle Drum $6.95
  5. Envirosax Kids Pouch
  6. Vulli Pie Teething Toy $26.95
  7. Envirosax Kids Tubby Bear $9.95
  8. The Klorofil Magic Tree $180.00
  9. PÖLKA Baby Ruffle Butt Periwinkle Mermaid $29.95 with 20% off code = $23.95
  10. Vulli Chan Teething Toy $26.95
  11. Vulli Gnon Teething Toy $26.95
  12. Pastel Pink Snail Xylophone $19.95
  13. Sooki Baby Dog Ate It Singlet $19.95 with 20% off code = $15.95
  14. Sooki Baby Dog Ate It Nappy Pant $19.95 with 20% off code = $15.95

Pastel Pink stock top quality items for boys and girls size 0000 to 5, and lots of lovely things for mummy too from the following brands: Aden & Anais, Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Baobab, Bebe By Minihaha, Bluebird and Honey, Cocoon Couture, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Eleganter, Elk Accessories, Emotion & Kids, Envirosax, FlatOut Australia, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie & Me, Gingerlilly, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Infancy, Keptin-Jr, Kiddysac, kikki K, Little Chipipi, Louenhide, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Baby, Pastel Pink, Rubbabu, Skeanies, Sooki Baby, Spiegelburg, Three Little Trees, Tiny Tribe, tkxi surf, Vulli and Wee Gallery.

Pastel Pink postage charges are based on weight. View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping.

Think Pink, Shop Pastel Pink: $1 from Every Order Donated to Pink Ribbon Day + 20% off and FREE Pink Gift For You!

Posted: October 26th, 2009

Today’s post written by Leah

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Breast cancer.  Two words which send shivers down my spine. It’s real. It affects so many Australian women and their families every day. We all know, or know of someone, who it has directly affected, and indirectly it touches us all.

Today is Pink Ribbon Day, the Australian Cancer Council’s major fundraising activity to raise money and awareness for women affected by cancer, and to draw attention to the importance of early detection.

Pastel Pink- www.pastelpink.com.au – is supporting the cause all this week and will donate $1.00 from every order placed until midnight 31 October 2009. By supporting this initiative you’ll also receive 20% off store wide and FREE pink gift! Enter the code ‘KSF-PINK’ at checkout to redeem.

If you’re in need of booties for your little one take special note of the new SKEANIE ‘Love me’ shoes. These shoes were especially designed for the McGrath Foundation, which supports breast care nurses in rural and regional Australia and educates young women to be breast cancer aware, so when your little blossom wears these shoes, not only will she look stunning, but she will be helping others.

All orders that include the SKEANIE Love Me shoes will automatically receive free shipping on the total order until midnight 31 October 2009.

There’s a huge range of fashion, toys, and accessories to choose from for babies, boys and girls, as well as yummy goodies for mums too (jewellery, bags, throws and toiletries) in all the colours of the rainbow, but the colour of the week is most certainly pink so I have prepared a spectrum of shades for your perusal.

Shop pink and support Pink Ribbon Day!

Discounted prices quoted below are valid with code (read above) until midnight 31 October 2009 only.

1.    Alimrose Owl squeaker Pink $20.95 LESS 20% = $16.75
2.    Eleganter Pink Striped maracas $10.95 LESS 20% = $8.75
3.    Gingerlilly Baby PJs  Polly $49.95 LESS 20% = $39.95
4.    Pig in the Middle Kids Envirosax $9.95 LESS 20% = $7.95
5.    Louenhide Rhombo bag in Hot Pink $110 LESS 20% = $88.00
6.    Alimrose Yuki Doll $52.90 LESS 20% = $42.35
7.    Alimrose Knit Teddy Pink and White $16.95 LESS 20% = $13.55
8.    Huggalugs  Leg Ruffles  in So Pink $17.95 LESS 20% = $11.35
9.    Little Chipipi Red Robin Wall Stickers $84.95 LESS 20% = $67.95
10.  Skeanie Love Me soft soled shoes in Pink and Silver $29.95 LESS 20% = $23.95

Pastel Pink stock top quality items for boys and girls size 0000 to 5, and lots of lovely things for mummy too from the following brands: Aden & Anais, Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Baobab, Bebe By Minihaha, Bluebird and Honey, Cocoon Couture, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Eleganter, Elk Accessories, Emotion & Kids, Envirosax, FlatOut Australia, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie & Me, Gingerlilly, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Infancy, Keptin-Jr, Kiddysac, kikki K, Little Chipipi, Louenhide, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Baby, Pastel Pink, Rubbabu, Skeanies, Sooki Baby, Spiegelburg, Three Little Trees, Tiny Tribe, tkxi surf, Wee Gallery

Pastel Pink postage charges are based on weight. View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping. For the period of October 26-31, all orders including a pair of Skeanie Love Me shoes will be shipped for FREE.

Father’s Day Sorted at Pastel Pink: Gift boxed Gingerlilly PJ’s + FREE Envirosax Offer, PLUS 20% off For Walls Decals

Posted: August 25th, 2009

Today’s post written by Anna

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Father’s Day is just around the corner (Sunday 6 September this year), and Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au – is ready to get you sorted in the present department.

Pastel Pink stock a great range of Gingerlilly sleepwear for men, women and children, and each set comes in a delightful gift box making them the perfect solution for Father’s Day!

Pastel Pink also carry a fab selection of Envirosax  environmentally friendly bags in Dad-friendly designs, including the new Envirosax Oxford Pouch.

Pastel Pink has a great deal on offer for Father’s Day: buy any style of Gingerlilly sleepwear and receive a FREE Envirosax for Dad. (And Yummy Mummies, Pastel Pink don’t want to leave you out of this great deal…so you can treat yourself to a pair of pajamas or nightie and receive a FREE Envirosax for youself! How thoughtful is that?!) Offer ends midnight 1 September 2009, and your Envirosax will be automatically sent when you include Gingerlilly products in your order.

The kids don’t miss out on the good times at Pastel Pink either: Pastel Pink are offering KSF readers 20% off all For Walls wall stickers to help spruce up your little one’s room for spring. Use code ‘KSF-Fathersday’ at checkout to redeem until 1 September 2009.

HOT TIP: To score free shipping on your order, use the KidStyleFile discount code found in Shop4Kids (can’t be used with any other code). Not near a newsagent? Subscribe to the FREE KidStyleFile weekly newsletter to find the code included within each week.

1. For Walls Birdie on a Branch $54.95 with KSF code (20% off) = $43.95
2. Louenhide Baby Barrel Red Leather - $145.00
3. Gingerlilly Mens Jordan Pyjamas - $79.95
4. Envirosax Candy Spots – $9.95
5. Gingerlilly Baby Polly Pyjamas$49.95
6. Little Chipipi Moveables Outer Space - $62.95
7. Gingerlilly – Lulu Pyjamas in Red Stripe$59.95 $29.97
8. Gingerlilly Monica Pyjamas – $89.95
9. Envirosax Oxford Pouch – $42.95

Pastel Pink stock top quality items for boys and girls size 0000 to 5, and lots of lovely things for mummy too from the following brands: Aden & Anais, Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Baobab, Bebe By Minihaha, Bluebird and Honey, Cocoon Couture, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Eleganter, Elk Accessories, Emotion & Kids, Envirosax, FlatOut Australia, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie & Me, Gingerlilly, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Infancy, Keptin-Jr, Kiddysac, kikki K, Little Chipipi, Louenhide, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Baby, Pastel Pink, Rubbabu, Skeanies, Sooki Baby, Spiegelburg, Three Little Trees, Tiny Tribe, tkxi surf, Wee Gallery

Pastel Pink postage charges are based on weight. View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping.

Hip Hip Hooray! Celebrate Pastel Pink’s 2nd Birthday with Huge Discounts, FREE Post and FREE Pressie for You!

Posted: July 17th, 2009

Today’s post written by Miki

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Paaar-tay! Paar-tay!! <waves hands in the air> Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au – is turning the big TWO, and the party going on over there totally rocks!

Cheryl’s present to herself (although we definitely benefit!) was to get the whole Pastel Pink site redesigned, and the brand spanking new PP site is a joy and a delight to use.  You’ve got to go and try it out for yourself – it’s easy to navigate, packed with very cool stuff and the new checkout process is easy as pie (trust me, I’ve already tried it out ;)

Chez’s present to us is a bounty of impressive markdowns on covetable brands. Behold:

20 % off Alimrose Designs Dolls and Gertie and Me soft toys
25 % off Bluebird and Honey and Elk Accessories Jewellery
30 % off Bebe by Minihaha and Three Little Trees
40% off Baobab, Sooki Baby and Tiny Tribe

Plus select styles of Cocoon Couture beanbags are on sale: Tiny Toucan in Blue, Green and Sand, Early Bird in Red with Aqua bird, Hoppy Kangaroo in Sand, and Giraffe in Pink. I looooooove these beanbags, they’re absolutely beautiful.

There’s also a great deal running on Envirosax, where if you buy six Cheryl will throw in an extra one for you absolutely free!! Envirosax are fantastic to keep in your handbag, but they also make absolutely brilliant gifts for both adults and kids alike.

If you think Cheryl’s done with the freebies and specials, you’d be very much mistaken: in addition to all of these great offers, every order at Pastel Pink will receive FREE SHIPPING with the code ‘BIRTHDAY’ plus a FREE birthday gift with the code ‘KSF’; enter it in the comments box in order to use both codes at once.  These offers are both valid until midnight 26 July 2009.

PS Make sure you sign up to the Pastel Pink newsletter too: all you have to do is create a login here. After you place your first order, every order thereafter will score an automatic 15% off Club Pink discount. Yup, this even applies to already discounted stock. Very, very, nice!

Ok, I’ll let you go so you can groove on over…Paaar-tay! Paar-tay!!


Make sure you sign up to the Pastel Pink newsletter too: all you have to do is create a login here. After you place your first order, every order thereafter will score an automatic 15% off Club Pink discount. 15% discount applies to already discounted goodies as well as full-priced stock.

1. Sooki Baby ‘Playtime At Nan’s’ Romper, $34.95 $20.97
2. Bebe by Minihaha Darby Striped Beanie, $27.95 $19.57
3. Various Envirosax, $9.95ea
4. Alimrose Designs Caitlin Doll,
$52.95 $36.01
5. Elk Accessories Indigo Resin Necklace – Short,
$38.00 $28.50
6. Elk Chirp Brooch, $15.90 $11.93
7. Bebe by Minihaha Chelsea Sleeping Bag, $64.95 $45.47
8. Gertie & Me Sam Sausage Dog,
$19.95 $15.96
9. Cocoon Couture Tiny Toucan Beanbag – Green,
$99.95 $84.96
10. Bebe by Minihaha Morgan Romper, $41.95 $29.37
11. Sooki Baby Zebra Crossing Romper,
$34.95 $20.97 and Hat, $15.95 $9.57
12. Bluebird & Honey Red Cord Pinafore, $79.95 $59.96

Pastel Pink stock Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Elk Accessories, Spiegelburg, Louenhide, Gingerlilly, Emotion & Kids, FlatOUT Bears, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Keptin-Jr., kikki.K, Little Chipipi, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Bab, Skeanie, and Wee Gallery, Tkxi Surf and Three Little Trees.

View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping.

It’s Crazy Season: Up to 80% off at Pastel Pink – Bebe by Minihaha, Three Little Trees, Gertie & Me + More, PLUS Cocoon Couture GWP Offer

Posted: June 4th, 2009

Today’s post written by Miki

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Wow! Cheryl at Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au – has been marking down her stock, and my goodness me has she gone to town on it!

When you take into account the extra 15% off store-wide that you get by joining Club Pink (it’s free!), we’re talking up to 80% off brands like Bebe by Minihaha and Gertie & Me, Three Little Trees, Huggalugs and Alimrose Dolls.  Now do you see why I say WOW?!  Let’s say it again: ***WOW***!!!

Summer stock from Bebe by Minihaha and Three Little Trees has all been marked down by a huge 65%! New season stock from the same brands has been marked down by 20% and 15% respectively, and then you can add your 15% Club Pink discount to that.  You barely even need to get out the credit card at these prices, you could just about send Cheryl the spare change in your pocket!

Huggalugs are reduced by 10% (or more like 25% for Club Pink members), so now is a brilliant time to stock up on these cool weather essentials.  Your kids’ arms and legs will never have felt warmer or looked cooler!

Gertie & Me soft toys – so divine that Princess Mary famously bought the echidna for little Prince Christian – have also been marked down by 20%, and there are a couple of adorable new critters in the collection: Olivia Pig and Isobel Mouse.

There’s also brand spanking new stock from Sooki Baby, Tiny Tribe, Cocoon Couture (have you seen their wall art?) and a new FlatOUT Bear, Rosie, who is pretty in pink.  Too cute!

Now I mentioned Cocoon Couture above and, besides the gorgeous new stock, here’s why: any KidStyleFile reader who purchases a Cocoon Couture beanbag AND either a Cocoon Couture Kinder Bag or a piece of Cocoon Couture Wall Art will also receive a Cocoon Couture Library Bag (rrp $15.00) FREE!  You can even choose from the Enchanted Forest or Jungle designs!  All you have to do is enter ‘KSF’ in the comments box at checkout.  Yippeee!!

Sale prices, and offers, valid until 18 June 2009, or while stocks last.

1. Cocoon Couture Sleepy Owl Wall Art, $49.95
2. Gertie & Me Koala,
$35.95 $28.76 20% off!
3. Bebe by Minihaha Darby Charcoal Hoodie,
$42.95 $34.36 20% off!
4. Bebe by Minihaha Darby Double Sleeve Tee,
$27.95 $22.36 20% off!
5. Bebe by Minihaha Darby Charcoal Track Pants,
$28.95 $23.16 20% off!
6. Alimrose Designs Delores Doll w/ Black Buns,
$29.95 $25.46 15% off!
7. Bluebird & Honey Denim Pinafore, $79.95
8. Three Little Trees Geisha Dress,
$59.95 $50.96 15% off!
9. Three Little Trees Wasabi Tracksuit,
$69.96 $59.46 15% off!
10. Bebe by Minihaha Tatum Swing Top – Cream,
$29.95 $23.96 20% off!
11. Bebe by Minihaha Tatum Leggings – Floral,
$26.95 $21.56 20% off!
12. Bebe by Minihaha Chelsea Wrap Romper,
$38.95 $31.16 20% off!

Pastel Pink stock Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Elk Accessories, Spiegelburg, Louenhide, Gingerlilly, Emotion & Kids, FlatOUT Bears, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Keptin-Jr., kikki.K, Little Chipipi, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Bab, Skeanie, and Wee Gallery, Tkxi Surf and Three Little Trees.

View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping.

Saving the Planet One Plastic Bag at a Time with Envirosax at Pastel Pink: Discount Code Ends Midnight 15 May

Posted: May 14th, 2009

Today’s post written by Angela

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As of May 4, South Australia blazed the trail for Australia by being the first state to ban lightweight checkout-style plastic bags. With this initiative there will be almost 400 million less plastic bags in South Australia.

Many countries around the world have moved to eradicate plastic bags due to their damaging environmental impact, and I am sure that the rest of Australia won’t be far behind South Australia.

Australian company Envirosax are a world leader in light-as-a-feather, robust, go-anywhere eco bags, and they offer a smorgasboard of beautiful designs for every taste. Retro? Botanical? Chic? Kiddy-cute? Why choose – have one of each! Starting at a mere $9.95 each (or $42.95 for a five-bag pouch) you cannot go wrong.

Cheryl at Adelaide-based Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au – got on board early with Envirosax, and is offering KidStyleFile readers a very special opportunity to snaffle up some bags and save a buck or two while also saving the planet.

Here’s the deal:

  • Buy an Envirosax 5-Bag Set with Pouch and enter code ‘KSF-ECO’ at checkout to receive FREE shipping
    Buy 5 individual Envirosax and enter code  ‘KSF-ECO’ at checkout to receive FREE shipping
  • In addition, the first 15 orders of the above products who enter the code as above will receive a FREE Envirosax in addition to the free postage – very nice, Chez!
  • End date for this promotion is midnight Friday 15 May 2009.

Also, don’t forget to sign up to the Pastel Pink Newsletter and place your first order to join ‘Club Pink’ and receive 15% offall subsequent orders (before postage is applied). If you have placed an order with PP before all you have to do is make sure you are signed up to the newsletter and you’ll get 15% off automatically – woo!

Above: Selection of Envirosax Eco-Bags at Pastel Pink. All designs featured are $9.95 each.

Pastel Pink stock Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Elk Accessories, Spiegelburg, Louenhide, Gingerlilly, Emotion & Kids, FlatOUT Bears, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Keptin-Jr., kikki.K, Little Chipipi, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Bab, Skeanie, and Wee Gallery, Tkxi Surf and Three Little Trees.

View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping.

Pastel Pink Picks for Mother’s Day: Choose 15% off OR Free Post + Go Into the Draw to Win Great Mother’s Day Prizes

Posted: May 3rd, 2009

Today’s post written by Miki

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So you’ve been trawling through the shops and you can’t quite find the right present for Mother’s Day.  It might be your mum you’re buying for, or your grandmother, or your mother-in-law, or yourself, or all of the above, and it’s proving problematic and time consuming.

Well I have the solution for you: go to Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au – and have a look at their range.  Cheryl stocks such a wide range of gifts for mums, including jewellery, pyjamas, accessories and a FABULOUS range of bags, that you’re pretty much guaranteed to find something for every special mum in your life.

I think the Envirosax range of eco-friendly reusable bags is something pretty special.  The bags themselves are incredibly useful, and unlike many useful things they are also stunning to look at!  They roll up to a tiny size, perfect for keeping in the glove box, under the pram or in the bottom of your handbag, and then as soon as you need a shopping bag, voila!  There it is, ready to go and lookin’ hot.

There’s a huge range of Envirosax at Pastel Pink, including the new Candy Pouch and Botanica Pouch sets which are five coordinating Envirosax bags in a pouch together.  No more lugging bulky and unattractive green bags to the supermarket for anyone who has these sets!  Truly, the only hard part about Envirosax is choosing which of the amazing designs you want.  They’re also a wonderfully inexpensive gift at $9.95 each (or $42.95 for the five-bag pouches).

Other great gift ideas at Pastel Pink are the Gingerlilly pyjamas in snuggly new designs.  A long-time favourite at Pastel Pink, these PJs are winners with mums as they’re so deliciously soft, and the range includes many designs which are breastfeeding-friendly.

Another range full of potential prezzies for mums is the Elk Accessories collection.  Their new season’s range features smooth resins, divinely soft mango woods, stainless steel and, intriguingly, felt. The resulting range has pieces which I really think will cater to just about all tastes, and the prices won’t break the bank!

Now listen up: all orders made between now and Wednesday May 6th 1pm AEST will go into the draw to win 1 of 2 $75 Pastle Pink Gift Vouchers, or an Elk Accessories 5 Strand Knot Necklace in Grey worth $44.00. To be eligible for this draw please enter ‘KSF’ in the comments section at checkout. Also, don’t forget to join Pastel Pink’s ‘Club Pink’ to receive 15% off all orders OR use the KSF Shop4Kids code to get yourself free postage. Woo!

1. Envirosax Organic Hemp Bag – Dark, $24.95
2. Gingerlilly Samantha Pyjamas, $89.95
3. Envirosax Candy Pouch, $42.95
4. Elk Accessories Felt Tree Brooch – Black, $27.50
5. For Walls Forest Friends Wall Decals, $54.95
6. Elk Accessories Mango Wood Necklace – Long, $69.00
7. Elk Accessories Indigo Resin Mix Necklace, $48.00
8. For Walls Chalkboard Teapot Set, $19.95 (set of three decals)
9. Elk Accessories Wise Owl Brooch, $44.00
10. Cocoon Couture Wall Art – Early Bird and Mini Monkey, $49.95ea
11. Gingerlilly Chloe Pyjamas, $89.95

Pastel Pink stock Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Elk Accessories, Spiegelburg, Louenhide, Gingerlilly, Emotion & Kids, FlatOUT Bears, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Keptin-Jr., kikki.K, Little Chipipi, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Bab, Skeanie, and Wee Gallery, Tkxi Surf and Three Little Trees.

View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping.

KidStyleFile’s Top 10: Best Mother’s Day Gifts 2009

Posted: May 1st, 2009

Today’s post written by Angela

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Money cannot buy love, that’s for sure: the best gifts for Mother’s Day have to be lots of cuddles and kisses, kind words, kid-made treasures, freedom from daily chores, and some quiet time alone.

Nevertheless, a little bit of appreciation from your Baby Daddy never goes astray. Here are some hints for those in need of tips.

Be sure to check All Current Deals to see if there are any discounts or offers you can benefit from.

1. Elk Felt Tree Brooch from Pastel Pink – $27.50
2. A homage to Mum on a Tee from Mooo – $25.00
3. Deshabille (pronounced dez-ha-bee-ay) PJs from La Toriana – $19.95-$49.95
4. An annual subscription to My Child Magazine from iSubscribe – $30.00
5. Glasshouse Candle, Diffuser, Skincare and Soap – $14.95-$55.00 from Mummy’s Favourite (Goes down especially well with a drawn bath, soft lighting, a book, gentle music, come nice choccies, and some new PJs, robe and Uggs to hope into after…Oops! I think I said that out loud ;)
6. An il Tutto bag from Bubba Funk – $129-$449.00
7. Handmade goodies from local designer-makers at madeit.com.au – Prices start at around $5.00
8. Bling from Giggle’n'Groove – from $5.00-$150.00
9. Candela Glow, set of 2 from Where Did You Get That? – $99.00
10. A book, CD or movie from Fishpond.com.au

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Inspiring Creativity: Kits and Accessories for Your Little Artist

Posted: April 16th, 2009

Today’s post written by Edwina

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I have been thinking a lot about human creativity lately, most especially artistic expression. It seems that no human civilisation across the ages has been immune from the deep innate drive in all of us to use our hands to create something that pleases us, and maybe others.

There are many studies in early childhood education that encourage providing children with time and space to play, imagine, and create. In fact, encouraging creative play with children is a wonderful way for them to develop fine motor skills and build connections within the brain.

Buying new arts and crafts supplies is a bit of a joy for me, so it’s with great pleasure that I present to you some great products to get the creative juices flowing.

Where Did You Get That? gets the thumbs up for their fantastic selection of craft products, books, and kits for both boys and girls. They also have a wonderful range of Djeco art boxes that include instructions and kits that engage and inspire creativity. Djeco is a Paris based company that create and develop wonderful games, toys and art sets that are wonderfully artistic and high quality. The Watercolour Workshop is heading straight into my cart.

Generation Wonder also has the really cool ‘I Used to be a Car Tyre’ Notebook and Pencil Case, which are not only practical (the notebook has blank pages – perfect for doodling), they are a great talking point, and you are saving tyres from ending up in landfill!

Mooo also have some very cute personalised pencil cases with great designs and colours that are perfect for your own use, or as gifts.

And why not use your children’s creativity for good and grab yourself a Doggie Diary Handy Notecard Kit from Monkeytail and Wellington? You will never need to find a last minute card again!

1. Colours Book from The Hip Infant $14.95
2. Prima Ballerina DIY Kit from Shophouse $16.95
3. Drawing Patterns – Fashion Workshop Book from Where did you get that? $48.40
4. Around the World Alphabet Cards from Happy Little Hippos $49.95
5. Watercolour Workshop – includes paint palette from Where did you get that? $39.60
6. Robot Mosaics from Where did you get that? $26.95
7. Personalised Pencil Case from Mooo $24.95
8. Doggie Diary Handy Notecard Kit from Monkeytail and Wellington $34.95
9. Pencil Holders from Pastel Pink $6.50 $3.25
10. I used to be a Car Tyre Notebook from Generation Wonder $10.95
11. I used to be a Car Tyre Pencil Case from Generation Wonder $14.95
12. La Marelle Colouring Book from Rainbow Puppen $19.95
13. La Marelle Pencil Case from Rainbow Puppen $34.95

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information.

PS To give you even more inspiration to go ahead and create, take a look at ‘The Little Girl Giant’ below. Pure inspiration!

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