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festive attire and costumes

These long octopus arms will grab all the attention this Halloween! We found this super-cute 'Stuck on you' Octopus Costume at Babystyle. Perfect for little ones who are able to sit up and stand. Side zipper makes it easy for little one to get in and out of...and long legs and headpiece will keep your tot warm and cozy. Now on sale!


We love this oh-so-stylish Michael Simon Tod Ruffle Jack-o-Lantern Skirt Set! Made from 100% cotton, it features orange smocked long sleeves with tiny sheer beading and ruffled cuffs. Back neckline has button with keyhole closure. Cord skirt comes with an elastic waist, orange mesh belt, side zipper, and adorable jack-o-lantern cutouts which show mesh underneath!


We love this find for the little ones...a bright yellow ChickeePoof costume by PrissyPoofs! Your little one will ruffle some feathers this Halloween with that bright yellow 'poof' and super-huge smile! Matching feather headband included.


halloween ghost invites

Planning to put on a Haunted Halloween party? We love these Halloween Ghost Invitations from Anna Bean Boutique! These 5x7 cards come 10 to a pack (envelopes included) and blank (so you can customize yourself). Your kids will love handing them out to their friends! Have fun...and Happy Halloween!



scrumptious jewelry treats

Sometimes we need to take a break away from the little ones and pamper ourselves. You deserve some time away from the kiddos...and why not look dazzling while you're at it! We've found some fabulous jewelry in a wide range of styles you're sure to love...now you have something other than your sleepless nights to talk about on your Girls Night Out!


Adelaide's Fall Collection is simply beautiful. We love the Mia earrings and Zara bracelet. Adelaide has found the perfect balance between classic and striking.


Jill.i creates beautiful pieces, and we just love these gorgeous Drop Zizza earrings. With several colored stones to choose from, you're sure to find one that you love...maybe even two.


For those who love funky, eye-catching pieces, you'll love this Pilot Bracelet from Designs by Hillary. The greens in this piece are phenomenal...and sure to draw attention!


diaper cakes

Every baby shower requires a yummy cake...and we've found the perfect bakery to provide a special diaper cake for mom-to-be! Baby Luscious was baked up by two stay-at-home moms in 2004. You can order fabulous single or double layer diaper cakes. Their not-so-secret recipe includes diaper fillings, blanket icing, feather boa, and beaded piping...all topped with washcloth ?candles" and confetti.

Baby Luscious even accommodates those in a rush! Just let them know you are in need of ?fast food?! Their site is a lot of fun to read and their fast growing business is getting some celebrity attention?they created a Diaper Cake for Britney's baby shower! Baby Luscious is standing by to take your order...


zidzid cushions

Zid Zid Kids was created by an artist mom and designer dad who packed up and headed to Morocco for a new life adventure with their toddler and new baby-to-be. The inspiration from their worldly adventures founded Zid Zid Kids in 2003.



This collection is made of beautiful pieces that are both artistic and fun! We love the mini-poofs and cushions. This collection would make a fun pillow corner for your toddler. The table sets are truly beautiful...a piece of art within the playroom. All of these fantastic products can be found at Calliope Boutique.


natural nursery cleaning

As a new mom or mom-to-be, you?re probably worried about how clean the nursery is...and what to clean baby?s room with. Harsh chemicals are the last thing you want to spray into the air.


We've found the perfect solution for you...Caldrea?s Sweet Pea Surface Cleanser. These products have been tested by dermatologists and are mild but effective. Caldrea makes this line from vegetable proteins, odor-absorbing baking soda, and natural fragrances including geranium, orange, jasmine, coriander, rose, and BERGAMOT. Use their products on the changing table, high-chair, strollers, and toys! They even have a Diaper Pail Freshener! Check out Caldrea's own line of laundry detergent and spray remover for your little ones' clothes, too.

Why stop there? Shop their site to find fantastic natural cleaners for the entire house. We love this innovative company...and we hope you will, too!


pumpkins n more

All kids love Halloween...it's fun, they get to dress up, they get a bag full of candy, and then, of course, there's the eewy gooey fun of pumpkins! Little ones as young as 18 months will love sticking there hands in the orange sticky mess. As they get older they can decorate the pumpkin and do some carving.

We've found a site that has safe products to decorate pumpkins for all ages...Pumpkin Masters has all you'll need to create the perfect pumpkins.


Recommended for ages 3 and up are their Sticky Squishy Pumpkin Parts. You can stick ?em, stretch ?em and morph ?em. They adhere easily to pumpkins and can be used again and again. Pumpkin Masters also has a Pumpkin Painting Kit and this cool Carving Kit for kids 6 and up.



If mom and dad would like to get in on the fun, check out Martha Stewart Spooky Pumpkin templates?just print them and you are ready to etch out a spooktacular design!


pee pee teepees

Moms-to-be should love this gift (especially if they know they?re expecting a boy)! Okay, so they may not appreciate it at the baby shower, but they will a few months later when they get peed on for the first time...and we all know they will!



These Pee Pee TeePees are brilliant. They?re made out of 100% cotton cloth, and designed in a cone shape to keep moms dry! Each package contains 5 TeePees...that are machine washable and reusable!



We?ve found them at Bippity Boppity Baby, a boutique that offers them at one of the cheapest prices on the web! A great gift...Believe us, they?ll thank you!


spooktacular goodie bags

After a fabulous costume, a goodie bag is the next essential item for trick-or-treating! We found these spooktacular treat bags at Pottery Barn Kids! New design features include reflective piping and glow-in-the-dark fabric...perfect for increasing your child?s safety. Each is made of bright orange or black. We love the see-through chart that tells kids how many treats they?ve gathered...and that you can personalize each bag with your child?s name!



Hurry, supplies are limited...order before October 26th and receive free shipping! Trick-or-Treat!



product showcase



You bought a different brand of yogurt...and your kids will have nothing to do with it. You're excited to have them wear that new belt you bought (because you thought it was so super-cute)...and they refuse to even try it on. Children are so opposed to change! But just wait until big changes and transitions occur...bringing a new baby into the family or going away for the weekend without them. Eek!



We?ve found the perfect solution...CHANGE IS STRANGE is the name of a new book series developed by Ricki Booker. Ricki came up with the idea after helping her own daughter adjust to her and her husband going away on a trip. She did her homework, took educators? advice, and created a personal storybook that described the steps of transition and change of being away from mom and dad - and it worked!



Ricki teamed up with a qualified author, child developmental specialist, and illustrator to share her ideas...and they came up with her CHANGE IS STRANGE book series. They seemed to have tackled four of the most common changes and transitions children are faced with...the arrival of a new sibling, mommy and daddy going away on a trip, taking away the pacifier, and the all-important first day of school. Our favorite feature about the books is your ability to personalize each story...making it even more helpful and memorable!



The series is even popping up in celebrity homes...Courtney Cox and David Arquette and Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor received them as gifts from MTV; Denise Richards received "We?re Having a Baby" as a gift for her daughter Sam, while she was pregnant with little Lola; and they've also been featured in UsWeekly!



Ricki?s hope is "that CHANGE IS STRANGE enables children to turn the harsh transitions of life into lessons that they will remember -- and be able to read over and over." Go to ChangeIsStrange.com now to check out her fabulous site. You?re able to browse through a few pages of each book (and see for yourself why they were honored by Xerox for their brilliant printing innovation!), read helpful hints on each issue, and of course, customize your own book orders! Just think, you?re not only helping your little one ease through tough life experiences...but your relieving lots of headaches for yourselves, too!



(Write us after you?ve had a chance to try them out! We'd love to hear from you...and learn how your child adjusted!)

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baby wit tees

If you?re tired of your tot blending in with all the others and their cutsie little tees, then we?ve got you covered. We found Baby Wit, a company dedicated to making distinctive tees...with serious style! Choose from six quirky categories to find an iron-on transfer and then customize your order by choosing from a variety of styles and colors. You?ll spend an hour browsing their site...and when your done picking and choosing, you?ll want to hit the streets (or playgroup)!

Baby Wit is donating 20% of their sales in the next two weeks (that they are featured in TTW) to The Hurricane Relief Effort! Show us both your support! (Remember to type 'Katrina' in the coupon field!)


scrapbook-style announcements

The latest arrival at Little Fingers, Little Toes is their new line of First Memory Birth Announcements! These beautiful cards are designed in the oh-so-popular scrapbooking style, and come completely assembled and ready to mail. We love this sweet Spring Daisy Announcement...a beautiful way to let friends and family know that your little girl is finally here! Little Fingers, Little Toes also features ?Daily Deals?! For instance, save 15% on all orders made over the weekend!



Little Fingers, Little Toes has pledged to send a portion of all sales to the Hurricane Relief Efforts. So far, they've generated over $500 to send to The American Red Cross.


gap corduroy diaper bag

These colorful Corduroy Diaper Bags are on sale now at GapMaternity! Choose from five fabulous colors to accessorize with any outfit. Comes with printed changing mat and detachable shoulder strap. 100% cotton and machine washable. If you haven't already, check out their innovative new site...and fabulous Fall Sale!



Gap Inc. has pledged to donate more than $2 million to support both immediate and long-term recovery efforts in areas affected by the Hurricanes. Through October, they will double-match contributions made by their more than 150,000 employees worldwide, to The American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Learn more at Gap.com.


perfect plate and spoon set


We love the chunky concept of this Baby Bjorn Plate and Spoon Set...designed to make mealtime easier for baby and cleanup easier for you! Edges make it tricky for tots to flip food off the table! Comes with a pair of easy-grip spoons...perfect for little hands to hold. Choose from blue, yellow, or red.



Target is dedicated to providing on-going support to areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Links on their site include Red Cross Family News Network, where you can locate family and friends impacted by the Hurricanes, as well as links to The American Red Cross, The United Way, and US Freedom Corps. Go to Target.com now to learn about their many generous donations and relief efforts...and then make a purchase.


riding in style

If you're like any other mom out there, you probably wince everytime you have to place your stylish little tot into their dull, stained carseat! We've found you a stylish solution by Little Bits. Their line of durable carseat covers are made with soft fabrics and classic retro prints. Instead of creating new materials, however, Little Bits uses the remnants of high-quality fabrics from designer fabrics to make limited editions of covers! So stylish! All covers come in infant and toddlers size seats, are easily removable...and washable!



Little Bits gives back to the community by supporting recycling efforts, organic farming, and children's charities. They're founded on the principle that every 'little bit' counts. Through October the company plans to donate 30% of proceeds from your purchases on littlebits.com to The American Red Cross, in order to support Hurrican Relief Efforts!


teri hatcher tees

"Teri Hatcher for My-Tee? tanks and tees are all the rage these days. After the horrible devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Teri Hatcher, like many of us, wondered what she could do to help victims...so she teamed up with designers Chrissy and Nicole Azzaro to create an exclusive line of unique tees. All shirts are specially handmade, adorned with rhinestones, and are uniquely colored to ensure that no two are alike. Choose from four handwritten inspirational messages - Courage, Give Back, Humanity, and Unity - at Presents for a Purpose, where 50% of all net proceeds will be given to The American Red Cross.



Such a fabulous, and fashionable, fund-raising effort! Show your support (and style) by ordering now!


fantastic fall trench

The perfect coat is now on sale at GapMaternity! This Faux Fur Cropped Trench comes in two fabulous colors and is made from high-quality stretch cotton. Comes with a detachable interior quilted vest, button tab cuffs, and belted waist. Perfect for keeping you and baby warm on crisp fall days. If you haven?t already, check out their innovative new site...and fabulous Fall Sale!



Gap Inc. has pledged to donate more than $2 million to support both immediate and long-term recovery efforts in areas affected by the Hurricanes. Through October, they will double-match contributions made by their more than 150,000 employees worldwide, to The American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Learn more at Gap.com.





GapMaternity - outerwear


fun frog humidifier

Add a practical yet playful touch to any child?s room with this adorable Frog Humidifier we found at Target! Its one-gallon tank spouts out up to 2.2 gallons of moisture per day, and will automatically shut off when the tank is empty. Help your tot to breath easier while sleeping, too, with its whisper-quiet operation! Choose from six fun designs!



Target is dedicated to providing on-going support to areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Links on their site include Red Cross Family News Network, where you can locate family and friends impacted by the Hurricanes, as well as links to The American Red Cross, The United Way, and US Freedom Corps. Go to Target.com now to learn about their generous donations and support...and then make a purchase.


birthday gamesake

This award-winning Birthday Gamesake is a must-have item for every child's birthday party! Friends and family members will have fun creating the game by jotting down memories of the birthday boy or girl on cards provided...it can then be played at birthday parties year after year. Everyone will always be interested to find out something silly, sentimental, or secret about the birthday honoree!



We're happy to mention that the company has donated all three of their games (Birthday, Wedding, and Christmas) to The Toy Industry Association, Inc?s, The Toy Bank, which is working with Gifts In Kind International to donate toys and games to children who are victims of Hurricane Katrina. Show your support to the company by purchasing a game or two for you!




product showcase

Crafty isn't the only praise you'll give this company after receiving their vintage-style knitwear. The New Zealand-based company ShesCrafty specializes in creating heirloom knits...all by hand. There?s a genuine feel to their products; one that's hard to find these days. Their garments are made with the world?s finest merino wool from small farms in New Zealand...so it?s super-soft and won?t irritate baby?s skin with harsh dyes or chemicals.



Hadley Fierlinger created ShesCrafty with the desire to produce genuine, high-quality babywear...and boy has she done it! Little ones all over the world can be seen wearing their collection of classic knits - including celebrity babies like Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Brodrick?s little boy James Wilke. Sarah Jessica was so thrilled with her gift that she phoned Hadley personally...with much appreciation and thanks. The company also recently sent new mom Britney Spears one of their adorable Rufus Dogs for little Sean Preston.



Although the company works out of New Zealand, they ship around the world and have priced all items in US Dollars. We absolutely adore...























This dainty little Petal Cap ($24)

Soft and precious...just like your little one!


Rufus the Dog ($24)

Stuffed with wool, this little guy measures just 6" long...perfect for little hands to hold. (?Fifi? comes with a pink collar!)


This elegant Pixie Cap and Mary Jane Booty Set ($48)

Hands down, their best selling set...includes Pixie Cap and Booties, as well as a handmade wooden rattle. You'll adore their signature wrapping.


Each piece is individually crafted by talented knitters who stitch with genuine love and sincerity. If that isn?t enough, you can even customize your orders! Go to shescrafty.com to view their 2005 Baby and Toddler Collection. With just one look you?ll understand why we think this company is more than just ?crafty?.

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