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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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