We don’t believe the old saying, “If it's that good, it can’t be good for you, ” and you won’t either when you shop BabySoy’s soybean fiber baby wear! Fabulously hip clothing that’s amazingly soft and eco-friendly (good for Mother Earth) at amazing prices (good for you!). In addition to their beautiful clothing line you will find coordinating bibs, blankets and more. Visit BabySoyUSA.com and start shopping!
Accidents happen, all moms can attest to that, but who is prepared with a chic ensemble for changing? Baby SpareWear has made mismatched outfits a thing of the past. A cute top, with matching pants in a classy travel case, makes on-the-go style easier than ever before. Baby Sparewear is great for potty training, school days, or everyday traveling adventures. Whether it's changing after a diaper leak or a spill, Baby Sparewear is a perfect match for any mom on the go.
Editors Pick: Pig in a Blanket We finally know why ‘this little piggy stayed home’; he was warm and cozy in an adorable Sonya Bebeblankee piginablankie. The newest addition to Sonya Bebeblankee’s fabulous product line, piginablankie (and friends!) allows you to give a gorgeous personalized gift in just three baby steps! Baby step 1: pick a stuffed animal to be wrapped (hushlittlepuppy, hoptobed, toadslillypad, piginablankie, quackinasack..don’t you love these names?); baby step 2: choose your blankie style and color (too many to list!); baby step 3: select the size of your stuffed animal and blankie. Wallayourdone! Find a whole collection of animals and colors for the perfect baby gift.
Editors Pick: Mally Bibs & Kipiis Bib Clips Practical doesn’t have to be boring, and Mally-bibs prove it with durable, washable, and reversible bibs that are way fun! On the practical side, Mally bibs have a catchall pocket and are made of 100% baby safe leather that neither time nor spaghetti sauce can ruin. On the fun side, the soft leather and colorful designs provide the style that we love for our little guys! Mealtime’s always an adventure with little ones, but with Mally-bibs it’s a stylish adventure with less mess!
Your short errand trip turned into a full day event. Snacking on the go usually ends up with a few messy bibs stored in your diaper bag. Not anymore! We love Kipiis Bib Clips, the on-the-go solution for every mom. Kipiis Bib Clips were designed so that you are able to fasten anything that is handy to your child to act as a bib. From a napkin to a kitchen towel with a quick and easy fasten of the bib clip your child is covered and ready to eat.
Editors Pick: Jane Marvel Book Bags We loved this backpack so much we've given it our Ultimate Seal of Approval, Editors Pick. These bookbags are a stylish alternatives to the backpacks currently on the market. Let your little one show his or her stylish side with a Jane Marvel Bookbag Junior. Marvel offers a fantastic selection of fabrics (all PVC coated so you can easily clean up any mess). These bags are super cute and your little one will love bringing it with them everywhere they go (think snacks, toys, coloring materials). An ID window label also ensures nothing gets left behind at preschool. Available for your older child as well and make sure you check out their lunchboxes as well.
Editors Pick: Rockin Baby Slings Baby wearing is great for both mom and baby. Your new bundle gets to be snuggled and your able to able to tackle your long daily-do list. There is the front carrier (Bjorn), the ring sling, or the pouch sling. We love the new pouch carriers at Rockin’ Baby Slings. Never tried a sling? You don’t know what you’re missing! A sling distributes your babies weight across your back, and allows your newborn to be cuddled in the fetal position. Rockin’ Baby Slings offers both the ring sling choice and the pouch. It used to be that pouches were one-sized…not anymore. Rockin’ Baby Slings offers an adjustable pouch which adjusts to three different sizes through the ease of zippers. Each pouch is reversible and their fabric choices are fantastic. Slings can be confusing to some, but Rockin’ Baby Slings are easy to use and include clear directions. Once you try a sling you will wonder how you ever survived before.
Editors Pick: Drooz Studio & Marie Ricci Our favorite nursery decor items are the beautiful artwork found at Drooz Studio and the antique styled clocks by Marie Ricci. Drooz Studio wall hangings are always the perfect solution for décor in the nursery or bedroom. Shelly Kennedy is the artist behind Drooz Studio; you can find her work on the walls of celebrity and suburban nursery’s alike. Shelly Kennedy's Drooz Studio Collection of hand-painted Wall Plaques are the perfect wall decor to add a luxurious touch to any nursery. Drooz Studio Wall Plaques are lovingly handpainted at Drooz Studio in Central New York. Kennedy began her business in Chicago with one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork; handpainted children's chairs. After the birth of her first child, she started Drooz Studio. Featured in numerous magazines and gracing the walls of countless celebrity children, Kennedy continues to enjoy her love of creating and decorating.
The Marie Ricci Collection is a collection of beautiful wall decor for children as well as adults. Each design is an original hand-carved piece by Marie. The piece is then hand finished by the artist in your choice of color. Like an artisan of past times, Ricci hand-finishes every piece in the collection, so no two are exactly alike. Each piece is truly unique, created just for you. Find more of Ricci's stunning work online at MarieRicci.com. Fabulous!
Sunday, December 17, 2006
v 2 issue 25: You Silly Billy
We love products that make us giggle or smile. Our current issue is full of such products that we know you will love as well.
laugh out loud duds Fill up on silly and sweet with b*glam’s “I Did It All For The Cookie” onesie. With raised fabric felt letters and a cookie monster face applique, b*glam’s onesie does silly with style. Available in three different colors (blue, pink and white) and short or long sleeves, this onesie will work for any little cookie monster! Visit Bglambabu.com
Silly mommy, of course there are operating instructions for baby! Brand New Baby Wear’s Instructions Shirt onesie fills you in on all of the important stuff: where to hold, feed, change, and burp your little one. Available in short or long sleeves, Instructions Shirt is a beautifully soft, sturdy and dye free onesie worthy of baby. One final set of instructions: click on bnbwear.com and order!
Whether your little one’s a Night Owl or an Early Bird, he’ll look like a Super Star day and night thanks to fabulous Kidioms! With 16 adorable designs, and a choice of onesies, laptop tees or jersey tees (100% organic cotton, and made in the USA) Kidioms are for everyone at Kidioms.com...Silly Rabbit!
silly accessories Petunia Petunia’s Curly Que Noggen Covers have got silly covered! These hand knit, 100% soft cotton Noggen Covers let everyone know whether your little petunia is a boy or a girl, and whether they’re a blonde, redhead or brunette (have lots of silly fun shaping the Curly Que…we did!) Cover your little one’s Noggen at Petunia Petunia and let the fun begin.
We love these silly tights we found at Pink Gorillas! Le Big is the maker of these gorgeous and unique tights...find stripes, dots, and shaggy designs that will bring giggles to all who see them. With tons of designs available you may need to pick up a few!
silly booties Herding cattle may be serious business, but Brown and Tan Cowboy Boot Baby Booties from Mahar Drygoods are fabulously fun! Hand made to order, these adorable crochet cowboy boot booties are machine washable and dryable, and sized 0-6 months. With a fantastic price of $30, you’d be silly not to buy them at MaharDrygoods.com. And, since we can’t think of anything sillier than a ‘sock hop’, we hope you’ll check out the Yellow and White Saddle Shoe Baby Booties while you’re there!
silly rain boots These boots were made for laughin’, and that’s just what you’ll do when you see Trumpette’s Mary Jane Rainboots. Available in white and black, fuschia and black, purple and black and in sizes 6-11, these rainboots are sure to make a splash with your little girl! And we think you’ll be just giddy over the price: only $29 at ArtBebe.com. Whoever thought rainy days could be so much fun?
silly learning videos Do you know what we know about Juno? Juno is an award-winning (and we mean lots of award winning!) children’s entertainment company, and we love their DVDs! With live music performed by actual orchestral musicians, content proven to enhance a child’s expressive language production and vocabulary, and adorably silly and quirky puppets, we’re crazy over Juno. Silly gets smart at JunoBaby.com.
silly playtime fun What’s in a name? When the name is ‘Silly Felt and Cotton Dolls from Esthex’ we think just about everything you need to know! Adorably silly, made of beautifully soft felt and cotton, Sofie (in pink) and Naomi (in fuchsia) are truly perfect playmates for your little doll. Playtime at its best available at NonchalantMom.com.
Baby Pookies may be small, but they are big on silly fun! Made of the softest, washable fleece, and beautifully colorful, Baby Pooki dolls are endearing little creatures you can’t get enough of. Each Baby Pooki doll comes in a little box telling the story of his birth (’Pooki was born from his father’s pants’ and ‘Pablo fell off a strange flying machine’). Cherish the magic of Pooki, at PookiAndCo.com!
Ingri dolls make silly huggable! Made of naugahyde vinyl with hand placed acrylic eyes and noses, each Ingri Doll is lovingly hand created to give ensure each is full of spirit. And since Ingri Dolls measure nearly 18 inches tall, and weigh almost 2 pounds, it takes a lot of spirit to fill them up…silly and lovable spirit! Ingri Dolls are waiting for love at HouseOfIngri.com. Speaking of love, we also adore Ingri’s ‘Me! Me! ABC’ book where the Ingri Dolls put the alphabet to work, and a grin on our faces!
Monday, December 11, 2006
v 2 issue 24: Toys Galore II
The second part of our Gifts Galore Issue is here. Perfect for those last minute Christmas presents that will light up their eyes.
photo fun If you’re shooting for the perfect gift, check out the Kid-Tough Digital Camera from Fisher-Price. This digital camera is real: it has an LCD preview screen, 640 x 480 resolution, upgradeable 8MB of memory, built in flash, USB cord, and more! But it’s designed for real kids: its durable, and two-eye viewing, sturdy dual handgrips and large buttons are perfect for little hands. Help your little one shoot for the stars with this fabulous find, available in Blue or Pink for $59.99. This camera is THE gift for the Holidays...check in with your local Target, Walmart or Toys R Us for this hot seller.
jumping jack Get a handle on your Holiday shopping and pickup Lillian Vernon’s Trampoline with Handles for your toddler! With a built in handle, this trampoline is perfect for toddler trampoliners learning to balance…and for nervous moms. We love its other safety features including a durable and slip-resistant PVC surface, and bungee cords in place of metal springs. We’re sure that your half-pint will be jumping for joy over this gift, and we’re think that you’ll be jumping for joy over the price…only $59.98 at Lillian Vernon!
dressing fun We’ve found two gift ideas that are sure to attract your little one’s attention! This Holiday Season, Maggie Leigh Magnetic Dress-Up from Melissa and Doug, and Mudpuppy’s Magnetic Doll Collections, are magnetic must-haves! Little hands will be drawn to Maggie Leigh’s big, bright pieces! Maggie Leigh stands 8” tall, and comes with 27 vibrant and fun clothing pieces that are big enough for small hands to manipulate. An adorable painted purple storage box is the only dressing up this gift will need…and it comes with the $9.95 price tag at Fat Brain Toys!
Whether your little girl is a World Traveler, City Girl, Princess or Ballerina, there is a Mudpuppy Magnetic Doll for her. The Mudpuppy Collections all include two double-sided scenery cards, and three sheets of magnetized dolls, outfits, and accessories. Each collection comes in a perfectly sweet tin container, all for the scrumptiously affordable price of $14 at Galison.com.
two-for-one fun There really are two sides to every story with Mudpuppy’s award-winning two-sided puzzles! Each puzzle is a lesson in opposites (such as: one and many), or complementary themes (such as: City and Country), and with only nine pieces and a bold border, they are perfect for toddlers. With 12 adorable puzzles to choose from (we love Eric Carle Caterpillar), and a fabulous price of only $9 at Galison.com, you can’t afford to let this be the missing piece in your Holiday shopping!
fairytale fun Let your little princess celebrate the magic of the Holidays with Klutz’s “Make Your Own Twinkly Tiara” activity book. Your little girl will have everything she needs to make 3 fairytale-fashionable tiaras: sequins, gems, glue, stickers, pompoms and more. She’ll also get mini pop-out tiaras for her dolls and stuffed animals, and a tiara stencil in case 3 isn’t enough! For only $11 at Growing Tree Toys, your princess can have a storybook Holiday!
a special space All kids love to have their own cozy space, and they love creating forts. This used to mean draping a blanket over two chairs or setting up a small nylon tent in the house. All that has changed. Tee Pee for Me has an entire line of fantastic play tents that are sure to amuse your child for hours on end from the time they can walk all the way up to their young teen years. They're the perfect place for club meetings, tea parties, playing house, or just reading a book or doing homework in their own quiet space. Either way, this spot will become their sanctuary...and create memories to last a lifetime. Tents are beautifully handcrafted in lightweight, colorful cotton prints.
Tee Pee for Me was founded by two moms who believed in creating an heirloom quality product that can last a child many years. They are proud to say their product is made in the USA. We love their slogan, "Don't just give a gift, give a memory". You will definitely be giving the gift of many years of memories with a play tent from Tee Pee for Me.
Monday, December 04, 2006
v 2 issue 23: Winter Shopping Guide
Our Winter Shopping Guide is here and is a one stop shopping site, easy to use and find all of your needs for your little one. Not only is this a fantastic list of everything hip and fresh but it’s loaded with exclusive online discounts...and will keep you shopping for months!
Baby Soy USA We LOVE BabySoy. Not only for their beautiful line of soybean fiber baby clothing that is adorable and easy on the wallet, but for their fantastic selection of only the best baby products. Their soybean essentials truly are that…a must have to be including in every layette. Supreme comfort is the not all they offer; the colors are simply stunning and easily mix and match. Make sure you check out their current listing of baby gifts. Each products is personally tested by the owners to be sure they are useful and gorgeous. We love their selection and agree on their superiority. Make sure you shop BabySoyUSA.com; you’ll thank us for introducing you to your new favorite store.
Pink Gorillas At Pink Gorillas you will find extraordinary everyday clothes for babies and children. They honor the individuality of every baby, everywhere. They do so, in part, by finding baby clothes that are original, comfortable, hard to find, and great to look at. They are partial to unisex clothes devoid of stereotyping decoration…you wont find any sailboats, cars, butterflies, or ruffles here. Only well-made clothes with a modern edge. Pink Gorillas team believes less is more; they keep the selection limited and meaningful so that every piece will be loved by you. Shop PinkGorillas.com and see why they are so extraordinary.
Gaga Goods Gaga Goods tagline “spreading smiles to little ones everywhere” is something they take very seriously. Not only will their shirts make friends and family share a laugh but 5% of sales will be donated to select children’s charities. Their goods make excellent gifts for a new arrival, shower, birthdays and more. Are you gaga for Gaga Goods? Spread the news about Gaga Goods and receive cash for every purchase made using your unique Smile Rep code. Get gaga at gagagoods.com
Photo Affections Custom Photo Birth Announcements are a unique and special way to announce the arrival of your newborn! Photo Affections has personalized photo birth announcements for twins & announcements for adoptions too. Get creative by ordering one of their many multiple photo designs. Custom proofs are ready in just three days. Photo Affections prints all of their cards allowing for a lower price, faster turnaround and exceptional quality control. Save 10% with code PATTW.
We don’t believe the old saying, “If it's that good, it can’t be good for you, ” and you won’t either when you shop BabySoy’s soybean fiber baby wear! Fabulously hip clothing that’s amazingly soft and eco-friendly (good for Mother Earth) at amazing prices (good for you!). In addition to their beautiful clothing line you will find coordinating bibs, blankets and more. Visit BabySoyUSA.com and start shopping!
Accidents happen, all moms can attest to that, but who is prepared with a chic ensemble for changing? Baby SpareWear has made mismatched outfits a thing of the past. A cute top, with matching pants in a classy travel case, makes on-the-go style easier than ever before. Baby Sparewear is great for potty training, school days, or everyday traveling adventures. Whether it's changing after a diaper leak or a spill, Baby Sparewear is a perfect match for any mom on the go. 
Practical doesn’t have to be boring, and Mally-bibs prove it with durable, washable, and reversible bibs that are way fun! On the practical side, Mally bibs have a catchall pocket and are made of 100% baby safe leather that neither time nor spaghetti sauce can ruin. On the fun side, the soft leather and colorful designs provide the style that we love for our little guys! Mealtime’s always an adventure with little ones, but with Mally-bibs it’s a stylish adventure with less mess!
We loved this backpack so much we've given it our Ultimate Seal of Approval, Editors Pick. These bookbags are a stylish alternatives to the backpacks currently on the market. Let your little one show his or her stylish side with a Jane Marvel Bookbag Junior. Marvel offers a fantastic selection of fabrics (all PVC coated so you can easily clean up any mess). These bags are super cute and your little one will love bringing it with them everywhere they go (think snacks, toys, coloring materials). An ID window label also ensures nothing gets left behind at preschool. Available for your older child as well and make sure you check out their lunchboxes as well.
Baby wearing is great for both mom and baby. Your new bundle gets to be snuggled and your able to able to tackle your long daily-do list. There is the front carrier (Bjorn), the ring sling, or the pouch sling. We love the new pouch carriers at Rockin’ Baby Slings. Never tried a sling? You don’t know what you’re missing! A sling distributes your babies weight across your back, and allows your newborn to be cuddled in the fetal position. 
The Marie Ricci Collection is a collection of beautiful wall decor for children as well as adults. Each design is an original hand-carved piece by Marie. The piece is then hand finished by the artist in your choice of color. Like an artisan of past times, Ricci hand-finishes every piece in the collection, so no two are exactly alike. Each piece is truly unique, created just for you. Find more of Ricci's stunning work online at MarieRicci.com. Fabulous!
