Posted on October 21st, 2008 by Lavina
Kalencom‘s $70 laminated buckle bag, shown here, comes in more than 50 designs to make a bag lover’s mouth water. Unfortunately, the images on their web site don’t do their products justice, so it’s hard to get a good look at the wide array of choices. As for the “pretty stripe watermelon” model I am [...]
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Posted on October 16th, 2008 by Lavina
“Cool!” and “where have you been all my life?” were my first reactions when I saw the Lil Rinser “crazy hat” (as my toddler calls it). After buying every “no tears” shampoo on the market, I realized even my favorite fancy botanical brands were lying about this claim. I resigned myself to shoving bath time [...]
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Posted on October 15th, 2008 by jenn
You may have read my recent post about Bumkins‘ super easy All-in-One diaper, and maybe you’re wondering what else Bumkins has to offer. Well, how about a bamboo diaper by Bambinex paired with a Bumkins’ signature cover? I could go on and on about the merits of bamboo, but I did that already (Bamboozle that [...]
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Posted on October 14th, 2008 by Gretchen
Petunia Pickle Bottom is synonymous with luxury diaper bag. The bags are beautiful, functional, and have the price tag to match. Definitely a splurge! But, twice a year they clean house and offer up a sample sale.  Samples, seconds, and overstocks are sold at 30%-70% off retail prices.  Needless to say, quantities are limited. [...]
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Posted on October 12th, 2008 by Gretchen
Do you need some rejuvenation or some “me time” to keep going on this arduous road of parenting? Why try some acupuncture or yoga to help de-stress? Or maybe you are already in a regular practice of yoga or getting acupuncture, this will just make things easier. Local yoga studio and wellness center Great Soul [...]
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Posted on October 12th, 2008 by Gretchen
Have you seen these new eco-friendly kicks from Pedoodle? Made from discarded, eco-friendly leather and the soles of the shoes are constructed from recycled materials, as well. Their “Running Shoes” are quite flexible. The velcro straps make it easy for a 2.5 year old to take on and off his or her self. You will [...]
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Posted on October 12th, 2008 by Gretchen
We’re doing a big room makeover here and I have been searching for the perfect vinyl wall decals for the girls’ room. Wall Candy Arts is the pioneer brand of vinyl wall art. It is easy to apply, simple to rearrange, super cute, and a heck of a lot easier then trying to paint a [...]
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Posted on October 10th, 2008 by Gretchen
Here is one of my top picks for a truly open ended toy that will provide hours of entertainment for your kids. Brain Noodles are the new classic toy. They are simply large, fluffy pipe cleaners that twist and bend in any way your child can imagine. My girls had a blast with them, turning [...]
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Posted on October 9th, 2008 by vicki
When I was pregnant with my first child, I was obsessed with finding the perfect diaper bag. Convinced of the existence of some magical bag that would allow me to hold all of my new baby “essentials” and access them with ease, I even joined a Yahoo! group dedicated to diaper bags (I know, I know). What I [...]
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Posted on October 7th, 2008 by jenn
If you’re looking for one stop shopping for baby needs, Bumkins Finer Baby Products is a good place to start. They’ve got a plethora of products including bibs, bags, gift sets, and organic options. Â And that’s all in addition to the convenience and variety they offer in their cloth diapers. Bumkins pioneered the All-in-One cloth [...]
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