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ShopHouse - www.shophouse.com.au - have a GORGEOUS new site up and running. Head on over to behold it: it’s a feast of eye candy and super-easy to navigate.

Congratulations, ShopHouse, your new site is a stunner: big style for little people indeed!

The ‘how to shop’ section has all the info savvy buyers could ever need: sizing, shipping, payment options, gift wrapping, vouchers, you name it. Shopping couldn’t be simpler. As to the rest of it - just potter around and revel in fabulous range of products housed within the beautiful page layout.

In addition to ShopHouse’s range of great designers (see below for the full list), they’ve added a new one to the stable: and the little dog laughed. The name is adorable, and the clothes live up to it; affordable lounge-wear and accessories for babies with simple colours and sweet designs. This is a very giftable range - keep it in mind for new babies arriving and first birthdays. There’s a big range at ShopHouse so you’re spoiled for choice.

As promised above, here’s the full list of ShopHouse designers: Annabel Trends, Baobab, IDTee, Kee-Ka, Lil’ Lana, mill & mia, Mondays Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby - skin and hair care products (Bod and Eco.Kid), a lovely range of toys and decor pieces from Alimrose Designs, Moltex nappies, Organic Bubs baby food, Cocoon Couture, Krooom, Little Chipipi, Look at the Wall, Mon Tresor, Little Kitchen, and The Little Experience, must-have accessories from Penny Scallan, PouchMISS and Rileah Design. And, of course, the little dog laughed.

To make the ShopHouse shopping experience even better, Bronwyn at ShopHouse is offering beloved KidStyleFile readers FREE EXPRESS SHIPPING on all orders for three days only until August 8.

Just enter kidstylefile at checkout - couldn’t be easier!

Checkout my picks of lush new products below, and hit the sale section to score up to 45% off some stupendously fine brands (hello mill&mia, and Monday’s Child Pyjamas!).

Clockwise from top left:

and the little dog laughed Cornflower blue shorts, $18.00
Alimrose Designs Jointed Pony - Navy check, $39.95
and the little dog laughed Cornflower blue car romper, $26.00
Fruit tingle bow, $12.95
eco.kid Bubbalicious Shaping Paste, $18.95
and the little dog laughed Tea Rose Three Flower Stems romper, $26.00
and the little dog laughed Tea Rose Drama Queen hoodie, $33.00
Chocolate milkshake bow, $12.95
and the little dog laughed vanilla cream World t-shirt, $24.00
Penny Scallan surfboard lunchbox, $24.95
Penny Scallan strawberry mini bag, $21.95
and the little dog laughed Tea Rose frill pant, $21.00
Cocoon Couture mini monkey navy on red beanbag, $129.95

ShopHouse’s standard shipping costs are $4.95 for Express shipping Australia-wide.

Post written by Miki
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Have you had a look around ShopHouse - www.shophouse.com.au - lately?

It’s well worth it - they’re having a big clear-out of winter 08 stock and there are some BARGAINS there.

Yes that’s right: BARGAINS! Big enough to warrant capital letters!

First of all, 45% off the entire range of Mill & Mia! That’s the best price I’ve seen on this extremely popular range, so snap ‘em up folks - they won’t be around at these prices for long!

Cocoon Couture is where it’s at for stunning nursery and kids bedroom decor. ShopHouse stock the whole range, and they have 15% off the lot at the moment! That’s 15% off the massive range of beanbags (which I LOVE), the book-ends and shelf stands, library bags, cushions, growth charts, the lot. You just can’t go past Cocoon Couture for decor; it’s gentle and whimsical with a slight Scandinavian feel to it.

20% off the Winter 08 Baobab range is fantastic as well - the Baobab line is beautiful in its simple, fresh lines and quality fabrics. I’m in love with the Baobab dresses, and their boys gear is just as lovely!

The last one I’ll mention for the moment is Mondays Child Pyjamas. Normally a pair of these top-quality PJs is $49.95, the entire range is now below $35.00! You won’t believe how soft these 100% cotton PJs are - I guarantee the kids won’t want to change out of them all day.

ShopHouse stock some of the hottest kidswear labels around: Annabel Trends, Baobab, IDTee, Kee-Ka, Lil’ Lana, mill & mia, Mondays Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby - skin and hair care products (Bod and Eco.Kid), a lovely range of toys and decor pieces from Alimrose Designs, Cocoon Couture, Krooom, Little Chipipi, Look at the Wall, Mon Tresor, Little Kitchen, and The Little Experience, must-have accessories from Penny Scallan, PouchMISS and Rileah Design. They even have nappies (Moltex brand) and baby food (from Organic Bubs)!

And just in case all of that wasn’t enough to get you to whip out your credit cards and dive into a shopping frenzy, allow me to mention two more incentives:

1. ShopHouse now offer Express Post Australia-wide for an unbeatable $4.95 per order! And orders over $99.00 ship for free!
2. If you would like to get 15% discount off full priced products at ShopHouse, then use the My Child magazine discount code (not applicable on sale or discounted stock, or in conjunction with any other offer, and available to Australian residents only). It expires on the 31st of July so make sure you make the most of it while it’s still around! If you haven’t got a copy of My Child magazine just flick Angela an email and she’ll tell you what it is.

And last of all, some images of what’s on offer to get you primed for your big shop:

Don’t forget to take another 15% off these brilliant prices with the My Child discount code!
Mill & Mia denim pinafore dress, $71.95 $39.57
Baobab red + white striped bodysuit, $35.95 $28.76
Baobab lilac butterfly dress, $41.95 $33.56
Mill & Mia puff sleeve dress, $69.95 $38.47
Cocoon Couture little foxy navy blue beanbag, $129.95 $110.46
Mill & Mia creepy things tee, $45.95 $25.27
Mill & Mia boys classic jean, $62.95 $34.62
Mondays Child ‘ducky’ pyjamas, $49.95 $34.96
Mondays Child ‘rockin’ rodeo’ pyjamas, $49.95 $34.46
Cocoon Couture ‘gorgeous giraffe’ cushion, $55.00 $46.75
Cocoon Couture patchy bunny spot on pink beanbag, $129.95 $110.46

ShopHouse Express Post Australia-wide for an unbeatable $4.95 per order. Orders over $99.00 ship for free Australia-wide.

Trust Bronwyn at ShopHouse - www.shophouse.com.au to come up with something extremely special to kick the new financial year off with.

She’s stocked The House to the rafters with finery, and now she’s releasing it into the wild at 30% off!

Yep, you heard it right: get 30% off store-wide at ShopHouse for 5 days until Saturday July 5*

Enter this code at checkout to revel in your exclusive 30% KSF discount: KSFClearance

For those of you new to the program, ShopHouse stock a superb range of baby and kids clothing - check out Annabel Trends, Baobab, IDTee, Kee-Ka, Lil’ Lana, mill & mia, Mondays Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby - skin and hair care products (Bod and Eco.Kid), a lovely range of toys and decor pieces from Alimrose Designs, Cocoon Couture, Krooom, Little Chipipi, Look at the Wall, Mon Tresor, Little Kitchen, and The Little Experience, must-have accessories from Penny Scallan, PouchMISS, Rileah Design, and even nappies (Moltex brand) and baby food (from Organic Bubs)!

I know that many of you are already big fans of the products and great service over at ShopHouse, and that you’ll need no incentive to head over and snap up the goods, however just wanted to keep you informed and up to date and let you know that ShopHouse is now stocking the *entire range* of Cocoon Couture products!!

Oooh!!! And Ahhhh!!

ShopHouse have the lot: the complete range of appliquéd beanbags (30 in all!), kindy/library bags, bookends, height charts, divine cushions (which I am seriously eyeing off), and that fabulous 3D wooden tree in both mini and mega sizes. Bliss!

Peruse my top picks for today to drool and delight You can view more picks from ShopHouse in my previous posts on ShopHouse here.

Also, while you’re over at The ‘House, don’t forget to take a look at the Sale section to score some goodies going ridiculously cheap.

Clockwise from top left. All prices quoted are after 30% discount.

mill&mia Round Neck Stripey Owl Tee $49.95 $34.96 - mill&mia tees are the best quality, and the cut is great. We wear them daily and get two years out of them!!
mill&mia Red Floral Folklore Clips $12.95 $9.06 - A lovely finishing touch to the ‘Folklore’ outfit.
mill&mia Denim Pinafore Folklore Dress $71.95 $50.36 - Nice heavy denim to keep your little girl snug and warm and looking good all winter. Wear as a top, as the little legs grow, and you’ll get years out of this piece!
mill&mia Ivory Leggings $39.95 $27.96 - Gorgeous quality, and oh-so practical.
mill&mia Red Round Neck Creepy Things Tee $45.95 $32.16- Cool in a Tee for little boys.
mill&mia Boys Classic Jean $62.95 $44.06 - mill&mia do the best jeans. Great cut and quality.
Look at the Wall Squirrel Wall Art $120.00 $84.00 - Beautiful wall art which ties in beautifully with the Cocoon Couture pieces.
Cocoon Couture Enchanted Forest Tree $495.00 $346.50 - A delightfully decadent and utterly magical decor element.
Cocoon Couture Appliqued Bean-bag $129.00 $90.30 - Absolutely gorgeous soft pinwhale cord fabric. Top handle makes these easy to move around.
Cocoon Couture Cheeky Squirrel Book Ends $89.00 $62.30 - Super cute!
Cocoon Couture Enchanted Forest Tree Shelf-stand $89.00 $62.30 - If you haven’t got the space (or the dollars) for the mega-tree, then invest here to get a slice of the magic.
Mon Tresor Wall Motif $19.95 $13.96 - Sweet wall motifs for your childs room. So affordable too! Buy several to create a bedroom menagerie.
Cocoon Couture Blue Little Foxy Kinder Bag $49.00 $34.30 - head off to creche, kindy or the library in style with these cool retro-styled bags.
Cocoon Couture Patchy Bunny Cushion witn Insert $55.00 $38.50 - I want, I want!! I do!!
Alimrose Designs Stripey Monkey Rattle $26.95 $18.86 - These monkeys are a regular gifting item for me. Suitable from birth, with a friendly face and bold stripes that little bebes really appreciate. Long lanky limbs to clutch on to, and a rattle for sensory stimulation.
Little Chipipi Drive Time Repositionable Wall Decals $82.95 $58.06 - You want them, and now they’re here, on sale! Jump now while they’re hot!
Moltex Nappies - Eco and baby-friendly nappies. Available in a range of sizes and quantities. Buy in bulk and save 30%.

Check out the ShopHouse Blog for news and great articles from ShopHouse.

ShopHouse charge just $4.95 for Express Post delivery Australia wide. Orders over $99.00 are delivered FREE. International orders are very welcome. Check the ShopHouse Shipping and Freight info for full details.

*This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Gee I love ShopHouse - www.shophouse.com.au. Bronwyn always has super deals, and this month is no exception.

Check out these hot offers:

1. All orders placed in June get FREE Express Post - whoo!! Cool!

2. Buy any two products from the Bod or Eco.Kid range and you’ll receive a free Eco.Kid ‘Call Me Bubbles’ Bubble Bath 250ml, valued at $19.95* Enter ‘KidStyleFile‘ in the comments field at checkout so Bronwyn knows to send your bubbles. Check my previous post for Eco.Kid and Bod product details.

3. HugeWinter clothing sale: 25% off. Very nice! Prices are already marked down on the site for your convenience.

Also, if you are interested in a discount on products other than clothing you do have options: to get 15%* off store-wide at ShopHouse, pick up a copy of My Child or Australian Parents magazine and access the special discount code. Not near a newsagent? Leave a comment on this post, or email me, and I’ll send you the code. (*Please note that you cannot use this code in conjunction with the 25% off winter clothing discount, and you can choose the bubbles OR % discount; they can’t be used together, so no being cheeky now (and the same goes for me )

ShopHouse stock Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baobab, Bod, Cocoon Couture, Eco.Kid, IDTee, Kee-Ka, Krooom, Little Chipipi, Lil’ Lana, Little Kitchen, mill & mia, Mon Tresor, Moltex Nappies, Mondays Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby, Organic Bubs, Penny Scallan, and The Little Experience.

ShopHouse have also recently welcomed Alimrose (their handsqueakers are the best on the planet: they make me giggle every time, and are easily activated by even the littlest babe. I also just adore their new vintage ‘learn to sew’ kit. Prices start at $15.95) Look at the Wall (gorgeous 30cmx30cm handmade-in-Melbourne paper collage on timber art works for kids. Priced at $120.00) PouchMISS (turn all your bags into well organised state of the art baby bags just $36.95), and Rileah Design (sweet kid-friendly decor items, hair accessories and jewelery. Prices start at $6.95)

While you’re over at ShopHouse, don’t forget to take a look at the Sale section to score some goodies going cheap. Bronwyn has a great blog too: check it out!

ShopHouse postage charges are calculated at checkout. For the month of June 2008, all orders are Express Post delivered FREE of charge. International orders are very welcome. Check the ShopHouse Shipping and Freight info for full details.

Today, Miki brings you a gorgeous selection of clothing for little girls from birth to three years. There are so many beautiful finds here, and lots of wonderful deals on offer too, so hold on to your credit cards, and dive in!

Next week: Girlswear for 3-7 years

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I have an imaginary daughter.

Is that weird? I know of kids who’ve had imaginary friends to talk to, and it isn’t like that; she and I have never had a conversation or anything of the kind.

But I do love to pick out clothes for her!

Even though I wouldn’t swap my little boy for anything, and despite all the funky boyswear on the market these days, I still find myself clucking over something like the Baobab horse print dress or the Mill & Mia denim pinafore. (Hey, I’m only human! Find me the woman who wouldn’t go all dotty over gorgeous bits and pieces like those!!)

Luckily for me, this week I’m indulging my fantasy-daughter-dressing to the max. Here are my pics for girlswear for the threes-and-under:

Ekidna Kids
Let’s start off with the ever-fantabulous Ekidna Kids - www.ekidnakids.com.au.

Stockists of a vast range of the best brands around, like - and keep in mind that this is just the tip of the iceberg - Smirk, Minihaha, Monday’s Child, Koby, Fish Lily and Oobi; Ekidna Kids are truly a shopping mum’s delight. Their stunning range of girlswear made my job of choosing just a few pieces to showcase extreeeemely difficult it must be said!

Ekidna Kids are even more appealing than ever at the moment too: they’re having a store-wide 25% off mega-sale to celebrate their second birthday! So hip hip hurrah for Ekidna Kids, and they certainly are jolly good fellows!

Minihaha Orient top with Sleeve Print, $36.95 $27.71
Eternal Creation Orleans Denim Ribbon Skirt, $41.95 $31.46
Vintage Kid ‘Ruby’ Shift Dress, $69.95 $52.46
Koby Spot/Jaquard Reversible Pinafore $44.95 $33.71 I love that this is reversible - effectively two gorgeous dresses in one!
Minihaha Vintage Long Sleeve Tee with Lace Print, $47.00 $26.96
Minihaha Coco Pants, $54.95 $41.21

ShopHouse
And on to the next gorgeous girlswear retailer: ShopHouse www.shophouse.com.au.

Recently ShopHouse have started stocking Mill & Mia, one of the funkiest Australian designers out there, and they always have a big range of Penny Scallan who I just love. I also love the extremely groovy IDTees, there are loads of designs all personalised with your kid’s name - what a great gift idea, if you can bear to give them away!

I think the best deal at the moment is on the Kee Ka organics range: for a limited time, buy one item and get one free! You can’t do better than that!

Make sure you look at the rest of ShopHouse while you’re there, as their accessories, decor and the like are second to none. I’m especially loving the Cocoon Couture growth charts right now.

Just to make it even more tempting to buy from ShopHouse, they’re currently offering 25% off all winter clothing and FREE Express Post on all orders  for the month of June - so buy up big with those discounts!

You’ll also receive FREE Bubble Bath when you buy any two products from the Bod or Eco.Kid until June 30. View full details here.

Mill & Mia Ruffle Sleeve Dress, $69.95 $52.46
Mill & Mia Newborn Long Sleeve Jumpsuit, $49.95 $37.46
Kee-Ka Organic T-shirt, $32.50 $26.00 AND buy one Kee-Ka item and get one free!
Mill & Mia Denim Knickerbocker, $62.95 $47.21
Penny Scallan Daisy Raincoat, $49.95 $37.46
Mill & Mia Denim Pinafore Dress, $71.95 $53.96 I LOVE this dress!

Baobab
Baobab www.baobab.com.au. Well, you’re guaranteed to know the brand already (who doesn’t? it’s developing cult status these days!), so I hardly need to tell you about the 100% cotton fabric, the beautiful seasonal colours, the distinctive graphic prints or the simply stunning detailing, do I?

But I will anyway, just because I’m such a fan.

Baobab was created by an Australian mum who wanted simple, no-fuss clothing for her daughter that still looked great. She designed her own to those ends, and I think she succeeded!

What’s even better is that Baobab currently have a knock-out sale on: 20% - 50% off a huge range of products! So get in there quick before it all goes, because you can be sure that it won’t be around for long at prices like these!

Dress horse print, now $33.60 save 20%
3/4 Length girls’ pant, now $18.90 save 30%
Peasant skirt scoobie stripe, now $32.95 save 25%
Stud tee cherry print, now $27.95 save 20%
Baby pyjamas set, now $29.55 save 20%
Baby-gro pink dragon print, now $27.95 save 30%

Ten Sticky Fingers
If your daughter is a little bit quirky and likes to stand out from the crowd then make a beeline for Ten Sticky Fingers www.tenstickyfingers.com.au. The designers they stock - Little Brown Mouse, Cinti Does Vintage, The Red Thread et al - are just what she’ll love.

Beautifully made, a little bit cheeky and touchingly whimsical, the products here just don’t get any more gorgeous. I love the Strawberry Meringue beanie by The Red Thread - vintage inspired and really quite exquisite! What a beautiful accessory for a winter wardrobe.

As Angela told us earlier this week, Ten Sticky Fingers are offering a free gift with purchase for KidStyleFile readers! Just enter ‘kidstylefile‘ in the coupon section at checkout and tell Casey whether you’d like a girl’s gift or a boy’s gift. What a great way to sweeten the deal!

Ruby Red Maryjanes by The Red Thread, $19.00
Love Love Halter Dress by Little Brown Mouse, $45.50 $34.13
Ribbon Belt by Little Brown Mouse, $8.00
Mushroom Lipstick tee by Wasabi Kids, $23.90 $17.93
Autumn Leaves Baby Kimono by Cinti Does Vintage, $69.95
Strawberry Meringue Beanie by The Red Thread, $12.50

Cheeky Chickies
To wrap up today’s post Cheeky Chickies have a great deal on Huggalugs for you: buy two pairs and get the third pair at 50% off! And there is the most ENORMOUS range to choose from, literally dozens of designs. That’s a huge choice so waste not a moment, order yours today! Hint: if anyone out there is pregnant, Huggalugs also do great ‘bump huggers’ that sit over the bit of tummy your t-shirts no longer cover

Cheeky Chickies are holding a bumper winter sale at the moment - up to 60% off! - and they’re even offering an extra 10% off for KidStyleFile readers! Enter H80C2IBI4 in the Discount Promotional Code Section at checkout to score this fantastic bonus.

And while you’re at it, don’t forget to check out some of the other great product lines at Cheeky Chickies: Noo! Fig, Feef, Eternal Creation and Barefoot Kids to name but a few.

Huggalugs, various designs, $16.50 (buy two and get the third pair at 50% off)
Fig Girl’s Sleeveless Tunic Top, $36.00 $30.60 $27.54 with KidStyleFile discount
Fig Girl’s Hoodie in Teal Sparrow, $49.95 $42.45 $38.20 with KidStyleFile discount

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Please check individual stores for postage details.

Bronwyn at ShopHouse - www.shophouse.com.au - has come up with some super deals for you to kick June - and the official start of winter - off.

Firstly, all orders placed in June get FREE Express Post - whoo!! Cool!

Secondly, check out ShopHouse’s annual 25% off Winter clothing sale. Prices are already marked down on the site for your convenience.

What fantastic reasons to shop!! It’s all win win win!!

But wait: there’s MORE!

Buy any two products from the Bod or Eco.Kid range and you’ll receive a free Eco.Kid ‘Call Me Bubbles’ Bubble Bath 250ml, valued at $19.95* Enter ‘KidStyleFile‘ in the comments field at checkout so Bronwyn knows to send your bubbles.

This is a great offer: the kids are sure to love the bubbles, or alternatively, beg or borrow someone to hang out with your possums while you treat yourself and indulge in a long soak on a cold winter’s day. (Now *that’s* the business!)

Eco.Kid and Bod produce deliciously luxe and fabulously organic and chemical free haircare and bodycare products for all ages.

Eco.Kid’s new range BODY, including ‘Call Me Bubbles’, ‘TLC hair and body wash’ and ‘Potion Lotion’ body moisturiser (all $19.95 each), is hot off the press, and being launched this weekend at Sydney’s prestigious Hair Industry trade show, so you’ll be among the very first to get your hands on this hot new product.

Luxe Bod pampers tired and careworn Mums, and the Bod for Bubs range looks after the younger set. Check out a very small selection of what’s on offer below.

Clockwise from top left:

Bod The Goddess Blend Bath Salts $11.95 each - Just what the doctor ordered!!
Eco.Kid TLC Hair & Body Wash $19.95
Eco.Kid Prevent Kit $60.00 - Everything you need to nix and prevent nits!
Bod for Bubs - The Bubs Pack $21.95
Bod for Bubs - Cowboys and Itchy Bums Nappy Cream $19.95 - I’m sold on the name alone!!
Bod Vanilla Smooch Lip Balm $11.95 - Just the thing for a balm addict like me. Vanilla and paw-paw goodness: yum!

While you’re over at ShopHouse, don’t forget to take a look at the Sale section to score some goodies going cheap.

ShopHouse stock Annabel Trends, baobab, Bod, Coocoon Couture, IDTee, Eco.Kid, Kee-Ka, Kroom, Lil’ Lana, Little Chipipi, Little Kitchen, mill&mia, Mon Tresor, Moltex Nappies, Oobi, Organic Bubs, and The Little Experience. ShopHouse postage charges are calculated at checkout. Orders over $99.00 are delivered FREE. International orders are very welcome. Check the ShopHouse Shipping and Freight info for full details.

PS If you are interested in a discount on products other than clothing you do have options:

To get 15% off store-wide at ShopHouse, pick up a copy of My Child or Australian Parents magazine and access the special discount code. Not near a newsagent? Leave a comment on this post, or email me, and I’ll send you the code.

*Please note that you cannot use this code in conjunction with the 25% off winter clothing discount, and you can choose the bubbles OR % discount; they can’t be used together, so no being cheeky now (and the same goes for me )

Oh-ho-ho! You are going to *love* this one! This week, Miki showcases a fantastic range of toys for babies and kids from birth to 6 years up. Whether you’re looking for a gift, or for a rainy day activity, your problems are solved with this great selection. Enjoy!

Next week’s Weekend Special Feature: Decor and Accessories

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Starting off with the aptly named The Hip Infant www.thehipinfant.com.au, there was so much choice that I decided I had to focus just on baby toys if I was to do any of it justice. Don’t for a second think that this is all The Hip Infant have though!

All babies love rattles as soon as they learn to grasp and focus, and I can wholeheartedly recommend the Hip Stuff Mini Maracas in Green, $6.50, which are a big favourite in our household. So hardy too; ours should have broken long ago with the kind of treatment they get, but there isn’t even a chip in the paint!

There are also the exquisite Alimrose Handsqueeker Japanese Doll, $15.95 - so sweet!

Personally, I’m coveting the Heimess Pram String ‘Teddybears’, $39.95 - I love the teddy bears! - and what little surfer wouldn’t love to drift off gazing at the Tiger Tribe Mobile ‘Surf’, $29.95?

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Kids Gift List - www.kidsgiftlist.com.au - stock a great range of toys for all ages. I focussed on wooden toys for pre-schoolers this time but believe me, it was hard to tear myself away from everything else they have!

Now firstly I thought the KGL Russian Doll Set in Dark Blue, $12.90 for set of five was just gorgeous. There are a number of different colour and design options, and KGL advertises them as the perfect present for a little girl which I absolutely agree with. Very affordable too!

I giggled at the Bowl Me Over Penguin Set, $19.95; what a great ‘rainy day’ indoors activity!

But my jaw dropped when I found the Exciting Zoo, $124.95. Have a close look I’m sure you’ll see why. What an amazing toy set!

Finally, Angela will never forgive me if I don’t mention her favourite, the KGL Combi in Peace Red, $9.95 (available in a multitude of colours). She claims that her daughters play with the Combi, but I think she secretly keeps it for herself…

You can take 15% off these prices using the discount code in this month’s My Child magazine - for more info click here.

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If, like many parents, you wish your school-aged kids would spend less time playing video games and more time doing something creative, then head straight over to ShopHouse - www.shophouse.com.au.

Now, I must mention the Little Kitchen sets first. ShopHouse are offering 20% off the entire range, and I can’t think of a better range of products to get kids interested in cooking. After all, the love of cooking can be instilled at a young age and if you play your cards right, you could have the kids cooking gourmet dinners before too long! (Well, I can dream…) Little Kitchen Boy’s Apron and Utensil Set, $49.95 $29.97.

For the budding artistes there are the ‘Build-It’ and ‘Create-It’ kits: boys and girls alike will love the range of designs here, and imagine how proud they’ll be to take their creations along to Show & Tell!

Don’t forget the extra 15% discount you can apply with the My Child discount code!

Create-It Picture Frame Kit, $16.95; Build-It Rocket Kit, $16.95; Create-It Prima Ballerina Kit, $16.95;

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Finally, Send-A-Toy - www.sendatoy.com.au- famous for their great deals on Wheely Bugs.

As a specialist online toy store they have an immense range, and I found it nigh on impossible to narrow it down enough to find products to feature in here.

That said, I did think the PINTOY Wooden Toys ‘My Little House’ ($164.00) was a stand-out. Feminine but funky and with a clever open-sided layout that allows more than one child at a time to play with it, it comes complete with furniture and two dolls; excellent value.

The Djeco Creanimaux Farm Stacking Blocks ($49.90) are also a great concept - create six ‘normal’ animals or mix-and-match to invent your own critters! Cool!

Crocodile Creek do beautifully made, resilient toys, of which a prime example are the Crocodile Creek Colorama Balls ($16.90 each). Once you’ve had one you’ll realise that no playground or back yard is complete without it.

And last but certainly not least, may I present to you the totally fab, retro-rockin’ Radio Flyer Retro Dual Dual Deck Tricycle ($159.90) just perfect for encouraging toddler independence!

Please check individual sites for shipping details.

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Ah, I do love ShopHouse - ShopHouse - www.shophouse.com.au - Bronwyn always has lots of great new products coming in, with fab offers on them to boot.

(Her customer service is stunningly good too: I hear often from you guys that you heart the ‘House )

Latest news is that ShopHouse have recently started stocking Moltex Nappies.

Bronwyn is Mum to 3 cherubs, so she knows the drill on bottom-changes, and you just can’t beat a Mum’s endorsement of a product. Bronwyn switched to Moltex for her own babes about 12 months ago, and hasn’t looked back.

Bronwyn tells me:

“These nappies are brilliant. The quality is as good as You-Know-Who’s regarding absorbency, and I found that Moltex Nappies actually last the night time distance even better. They are environmentally friendly, to: they are unbleached, contain biodegradable material, and are 100% chlorine free: better for bottoms and the planet. “

Bronwyn believes in caring for little one’s skin from top to bottom, so when you buy your Moltex Nappies, you’ll also receive a complimentary tube of WotNot Sunscreen (30+ SPF), valued at $21.95! Wotnot contains certified organic ingredients, and is self preserving: no artificial preservatives here! Safe for use on babies to grown-ups. This offer is available while stocks last.

On the fashion front, ShopHouse are now stocking one of my all-time-fave Aussie labels mill&mia.

This season’s collection is to die for; I’m digging red, blue and stripes, and they’ve got it all, projecting it all with a sense of fun and oh-so-much style!

We live in mill&mia long-sleeved tees: they stand up to the harshest treatment (paint, mud, parks, food, daily wear and tear and ruthless soaking and tumble-drying) and come up smiling. The prints survive all this too!

The cotton elastane blends means that the fit is great, and it doesn’t go all saggy and stretched.

The quality of mill&mia is just superb, and it’s all Aussie designed and made.

I just LOVE mill&mia - can you tell

ShopHouse are offering KSF readers free delivery on entire orders that contain at least one piece from the Mill & Mia range, for the month of May. Enter the promo code ‘KSFMillMia’ to get free delivery.

Hey, that means if you buy just one piece of mill&mia you can load up your cart big time ‘cos postage on the whole order will be free!!

Not that you need reminding, I’m sure, but Mother’s Day is getting closer and closer every day.

Get FREE postage on this luxe Bod Mother’s Day Gift Pack $49.95, and bliss out on Sunday. Nothing like a like home-spa treatment to make a Mamas day!

Lastly, but not definitely not leastly, ShopHouse have just replenished their Penny Scallan stock, and we get to snap it up 15% off!

Lots of yummmy Penny Scallan bags, hats, smocks, lunch bags to choose from.

Head on over to ShopHouse for 15% off all Penny Scallan products for the rest of May! (Note that no code is needed here; prices are already discounted by 15% for your convenience).

ShopHouse stock Annabel Trends, baobab, Bod, Coocoon Couture, IDTee, Kee-Ka, Kroom, Lil’ Lana, Little Chipipi, Little Kitchen, mill&mia, Mon Tresor, Moltex Nappies, Oobi, Organic Bubs, and The Little Experience.

ShopHouse postage charges are calculated at checkout. Orders over $99.00 are delivered FREE. International orders are very welcome. Check the ShopHouse Shipping and Freight info for full details.

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.

You only have a few short hours to make the most of these superlative deals, so get a motor on it, baby!

Ekidna Kids 20% off store-wide, plus FREE Urban Rituelle lip balm with all purchases over $75.00, until April 30 - View full details

Giggle’n’Groove Spend $25.00 and go into the draw to win an $160.00 Mother’s Bracelet, closes April 30 - View full details

Itty Bitty Yuppy 15% off store-wide, including sale stock, until April 30 - View full details

Kids Gift List First Birthday Celebrations - FREE postage and FREE party loot offer, until April 30 - View full details

Little Posers Photography FREE 8×10″ portrait print with booking, until April 30 - View full details

ShopHouse 15% off all Penny Scallan products, plus discounted postage on eco.kid products, until April 30 - View full details

Other deals ending soon are listed below:

La Toriana 30% off store-wide plus FREE gift, until midnight May 1 - View full details

Buckets and Spades 15% off all new stock, until 2 May -View full details