Archive for November, 2008

Brenda writes…

Below are some of the best budget gifts from the fabulous Tickety-Boo website for under £20.00.

CreAtile Crazy Faces - Toddlers will love this, it lets them make the most funniest craziest faces. It will provide hours of imaginative play. Comes in its own carry bag. Ideal for long car/plane journeys. Age 3 years+. Price £11.95.

Discovery Balls by Haba - These colourful balls with their sounds and optical effects will trigger the curiosity of your bambino as they play with them. Made of Beech wood, each ball has different characteristics. Age 1 year+. Price £12.99.

Croa Pop-Up by Djeco - This delightful froggy pop-up is fun and amusing. All you have to do is tap the flower and the frogs will jump. Age 1 year+. Price £12.95.

Mobile phone from Erzi - This natural wooden mobile phone features a mirror for the screen and buttons that press down. Age 1 year+. Price £12.95.

Cachatou Maggy by Djeco - A colourful sorting cow with 6 shapes and an easy to open cover to get the pieces out and start again. Suitable age 18 months+. Priced at £18.95.

Cash Register - Made from solid wood, it includes a working calculator, a till roll and a wooden sliding drawer for coins and notes. Suitable age 3 years+. Priced at £19.99.

Medium Percussion set - This fab wooden musical set includes: a triangle, jingle bells and a guiro. Comes with a handy storage bag. Suitable age 3 years+. Priced at £15.98.

Sleepy Princess and the Pea by Haba - A multi award winning game which includes the fairytale it is based on to read. You have a pile of cushions, blankets and mattresses and of course the all important PEA. lots of fun guaranteed. Suitable age 3 years+. Priced at £18.45.

Pingy by Djeco - This fabulous toy from Djeco would make a great first birthday pressie. Push Pingy along and watch him flap his feet across the floor whilst his wings flat! Suitable from12 months. Priced at £18.99.

Check these and more out at Tickety Boo.

John Lewis have this fantastic infant carrier at a special price in their clearance sale.

It’s compatible with the Quinny Buzz and Bugaboo pushchairs to make a complete travel system.

This infant carrier includes a sun canopy, reclining seat position , easily adjustable harness, and has a soft head hugger for newborns.

All this for a special price of £70.00. RRP £100

Brenda writes…

This contemporary wooden rocker would suit any designer led families taste.

Its innovative design, means that it can fold flat when not in use, and it has a rocking position and a fixed position when feeding. I particularly love the 100% cotton twill pattern.

Suitable up to approx 6 months.

Available from Mothercare for a budget loving £24.95. RRP was £49.99 giving you a BUDGET BLOWING DISCOUNT OF 50%.

Brenda writes…

Shop 1 : Marks and Spencer

Short sleeve bodysuit - pack of 7 for £6.00 pure cotton bodysuit in white.

Long sleeve bodysuit - pack of 5 for £9.50 pure cotton bodysuit in white in a shrug style.

Sleepsuit - pack of 3 for £7.00 pure cotton in plain white.

Socks - pack of 5 with an animal motif for £5.00.

Hat and Mitts Set - 1 pair of mitts and 1 hat with an animal pattern for £4.00.

Sleeping Bag - In the farmyard animal style for £16.00

TOTAL SPENT IS - £47.50

Shop 2: Next

Short sleeve bodysuit - pack of 5 for £8.00, white with a motif.

Long sleeve bodysuit - pack of 5 for £10.00, white with a motif.

Sleepsuit - pack of 5 for £14.00, white with a motif.

Socks - Pack of 5 for £5.00, plain white cotton.

Hat and Mitts Set - 1 Ecru fleece hat and mitts for £5.00.

Sleeping Bag - 1 for £15.00 in a bright spot pattern.

TOTAL SPENT IS £52.00

This means that this week, Marks and Spencer is 4.50 cheaper.

*Please note that the two stores don’t always do like for like multi-packs so we have included the closest versions available

Brenda writes…

The Sproggs Speedster is our Bargain of the week.

This fantastic pushchair comes with a carry cot white liner and rain cover and includes an aluminium frame, integral locking clip, fixed and swivel wheels.

Comes in a choice of three colours.

Available from Kiddystore while stocks last at an unbelievable price of £150.00. RRP is £300.00.

Brenda writes…

Babes with Babies have come up with this fantastic FREE gift for you to give to your friends.

On their website you can download the voucher or you can get them to send it to you free of charge.

This means that you are offering to babysit for your friends bambino as your gift - how cool is that!!

A friend of mine has a group of friends who have made their own babysitting circle where they all agree to babysit once a month for each others bambinos, whether it is an evening or during the day depending on what works for them.

Available from Babes with babies.

Brenda writes…

My friend swears by her swing and I had one for my youngest although I have to say that they have got a lot better since she was little!

This fab little swing is suitable from birth, is compact so will not take up much room, has 3 swing speeds, various musical modes and a toy bar with 3 detachable toys.

Available from Mothercare for £24.95. RRP was £49.99 that is a MASSIVE 50% off. I would hurry before they all disappear!

Brenda writes…

This fantastic play centre will give hours of fun to your kiddies when the sun comes!!

Made from super tough vinyl, it has 2 pools with a water slide, water sprayer and ring & ball throwing games to keep them occupied.

Available from John Lewis at a specially reduced 33% off now priced at 29.95.

Brenda writes…

I cannot believe another week is nearly at an end!! Thank you all for your continuing support and response to our £10.00 Tuesday cool competitions. Congratulations to our two winners from last week, this weeks winner will be notified shortly.

This week has been Mega Sales week!! We could have done sales and discounts every day this week, but we have chosen to highlight only the best for you guys and sneak a few of the others in the side door. For example our Bargain of the Week was the Brio Grow Highchair which was reduced by a staggering 63%!!!

New sites we have featured this week include:

Pergradi - Where we found the fab Skip Hop Toolbox Nappy Caddy which we have raved about on our sister site Bambino Goodies.

Soup Dragon - Thanks to Kat who was on the look out for the ever popular Smafolk Denim Dungarees, she found them here for one of our BPA´s.

Groovy Style - Do a whole range of groovy things including nursery furniture, where we found the Kidsmill Changing Station there with a whopping 50% off.

Moon Pig - A massive favourite of mine, where you can choose, personalise and send your cards online to your family and friends at budget prices.

Modern Baby - We found they have a fantastic offer for all Essex County residents, where they can order a sample pack of REAL nappies. Anyone thinking of going down this road whether it be for green issues or cost issues, should check out our sister site Bambino Goodies, where there is a review of Real Nappies from our own Natalie and also Green Mama a very ethical contributor to BG has compiled a special post on Real Nappies, I never knew there was so much choice!

A big thankyou to one of our readers who managed to bag herself an even bigger bargain on the Cosatto Kiki Stroller that we showcased on Wednesday. The stroller is reduced to £29.99 which means it is now half price. Check it out at Argos. This fantastic reader also spotted that the Frog Pod is available from Boots for £19.99. If you spend over £40.00, delivery is free or it is £2.95.

Finally this week coming you must head down to “The Biggest Summer Warehouse Sale Ever” from Perfectly Happy People . It takes place on the 3rd July from 10am to 4pm at 93 Bollo Lane, Chiswick, London W4 5LU. Thanks to Kat our ever so helpful contributor on Bambino Goodies for the tip off.

If you’re on a budget, or have neutral tastes, Matalan’s nursery collection could be up your street. The whole range is white, off white, and beige and is a serious bargain when you consider how much you can pay for neutrals in the likes of Mamas and Papas. I love bright stuff and if you do too but still want to invest in some neutrals, I suggest buying some bargains from this range and then accessorising it with some choice, funky pieces to add your own stamp.

Lantern £6
Cot Mobile £10
Cuddle Wrap and Wash Mit £4.50
Nappy Stacker £8
Curtains and Tiebacks £20
Changing Mat £7
Cot Bumper £15
Cot quilt £20
Cot Tidy £8

I should point out that the cot and the changing table are not included!

You have to go to your nearest Matalan to purchase as they don’t sell online. You can check with them to find your nearest stockest.