Hi Ella,
Regarding the LR, I can't remebber the difference btw basic and deluxe
Maybe the brillkids team can help you there
That's lots of enthusiasm and passion
I know, i love shopping for my LO too. Actually that's pretty much my main agenda nowadays My face after shopping:
Hubby's face -->
Regarding montessori, if you are in Malaysia, there are a few companies but some deal in US Dollar. So if money's no problemo ,then check out these sites:
www.bambini-Montessori.com/www.kmodemarketing.com.my/ www.my-montessori.com/contact.aspwww.usleducation.com/I have purchased from USL and quality so-so but mostly made in China stuff. I am not particular about things made in China because after seeing so many catalogs and products I have realised that close to 80% of all products are from China. Unless you want to buy from Micheal Olaf or Montessori Services(US) in exchange for a limb
Most of the stuff are crazy expensive.
My advise is go through the curriculum and decide which you can DIY or collect stuff from around the house. Check out this facebook link:
http://www.facebook.com/gift2kids. They have some montessori products arriving late August. Their retail shop is very near my place and I'll pm you if I think the products are ok