v 3 issue 31: The Luck of the Irish

St. Patrick's Day is coming and it is time to celebrate with all things green!




Cover by Julie Cruz




Lovin' Green


1 This petal-skirted dress from happygreenbee is a bold and bright delight that is just right for spinning, dancing or curtsying. No fuss fabric makes this dress a cinch to throw on in a pinch, so add a little twirly whirly fun to your daughter's wardrobe and let the dizziness begin!
2 Shoes so cute, you'll want to do a jig! Trumpette's patent leather green moccasins are a treat for the eyes and the feet. Available in infant sizes to fit little piggies from 3-6 months up to 18-24 months.
3 Make it a sassy holiday in this shaggy head topper perfect for the big St. Patrick's Day Parade. The Kate's Moss hat by Zooni offers a stretchy & snug fit perfect for keeping little tyke noggins warm and cozy during the cold and windy days of March.
4 Kaboost makes any chair a booster seat with their genius invention. Add Kaboost and make any chair more stable (it even stays on while the chair is moved), it easily snaps on and won't scratch your floors. Now little kids can sit just like big kids!
5 Adorn your little one's hair with the luck of the Irish. Snaps, clips and hairgrips keep these bows secure on the finest of hair-even as the March wind roars like a lion in the sky, and makes us shiver as he passes by!
6 Super soft long sleeve tees are a plenty at cottonseedclothing.com. With solid color tees available in every color of the rainbow, you'll never have trouble finding a matching shirt again.
7 The secret to keeping the skin of leprechauns clean is naturally Niklas' Mint Chocolate Sudsy Sponge. An all-natural glycerin and olive-oil based soap with the yummy fragrance of mint chocolate is hidden like a pot o' gold in a hypo-allergenic sponge. It's fun and easy washing kids & parents will love!
8 Let's go Out to Tea and "dress our hair" in style. Non-slip clips and adjustable headbands make a great accessory to any outfit and there are plenty to choose from here. Great patterns and styles of headbands are available in toddler to adult sizes, so be sure to shop for yourself too!
9 If you're looking to get rid of the green, we've found just the thing! Boogie Wipes offer a unique alcohol free formula which moisturizes while cleaning up those runny noses. With the not so good news about cold medications being too risky for little ones, Boogie Wipes offer a safe alternative for dealing with the symptoms of the nasty cold and the sometimes never-ending cleanup.


Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these great ideas:

The night before...
With your kids prepare a plate of raw mushrooms and leave it out for the leprechaun's (then once they are asleep, leave gold-foiled covered chocolate coins behind on the plate as a token of thanks for the kids)

Put the kids to bed and...
Switch their sock drawer with their shirt drawer
Turn some of the furniture upside down and rearrange the rest
Fill everyone's shoes with green confetti

The Day of:
Wear green on St. Patrick's Day
Make green eggs or pancakes for breakfast (use food coloring)
Serve with green milk (food coloring again)
Paint their fingers and toe nails green
Decorate the house in green - Use green balloons, crepe paper, shamrocks and confetti
Make shamrock shaped sugar cookies - frost with green icing and green sugar sprinkles
Serve food using green paper plates, cups and napkins


This week's mom tips

Cleaning Tip:
Club soda or seltzer water will clean chrome.

Time Saving Tip:
Keep a squeegee in the shower so everyone can wipe it down when they are done (this will help prevent mildew).

Organizing Tip:
Place a hamper/laundry basket for dirty clothes in each bedroom. Now everyone can take care of their dirty clothes easily.

Financial Tip:
Save on gasoline and travel expenses, use car pools or take the public transport to and from work.