v 3 issue 37: Asian Invasion

This issue highlights our favorite Asian-styled finds. We have filled this issue with brocades, kimonos and more.


Cover by Shannon Stewart






Asian Invasion


1 The crossover collar and Asian holiday inspired prints of these dresses capture the spirit of Asian design we love! The dress slips over heads with the greatest of ease, working with the child not against the child. Both available at Tea Collection.
2 The simple & clean design of the kimono dress by Kate Quinn Organics offers a fun, modern style for infants and kids. The dress can be worn alone as a hip, stylish outfit or with a pair of roll-over pants for a more playful look.
3 Pockets on the inside, pockets on the outside (for a total of 10 pockets!), a matching fold-up changing pad AND a wipeable, washable lining make the Kyoto Sport Utility Bag the epitome of stylish function. No need to buy all the extras for organization, it all comes right here in one sleek and chic package!
4 A hint of eastern philosophy is reflected in the soothing colors and embroidered designs of the kimono shirts at Baby Naturopathics. The quality & softness of these organic cotton shirts are as "pure" as the children who will wear them!
5 When a kimono is no longer worn it is delicately taken apart and transformed into hair accessories...giving it new life and allowing it to continue to be passed on from generation to generation. Following Japanese tradition, these vintage barrettes are lovingly crafted into the shape of a Japanese plum blossom or "ume". The barrettes vary in color and are available with a single blossom for $9.- or triple blossoms at $16.
6 Ruffles and ribbons adorn these two piece layette sets by Tralala. No fuss kimono top and matching pants come in a variety of prints all capable of making little girls as pretty and proper as a geisha!
7 Mio Piccolo's contribution to the fabulous "Asian invasion" is this gorgeous oversized baby blanket made of plush minky fabric combined with the rich red silk of the orient. Receive 10% off your next purchase by typing in LITTLEONE in the discount code section of your shopping cart!
8 Who needs socks when you can get these super cute kimono boots for only $18.! Great fabric choices will be sure to get everyone asking, "Hey peanut! Where did you get those fabulous boots?"



This week's mom tips
Financial tip:
This one sounds easy but isnt always easy to do! Pay your credit cards off every month to avoid interest fees and late fees.
Green tip:
Reduce tree use in your home. Replace paper napkins with cloth napkins, purchase bleach-free toilet paper that is made from post-consumer waste, print documents on bleach-free, recycled paper, and leave messages on a reusable message board instead of note paper.
Cleaning tip:
Unclutter your kid rooms. Store half of your kids' toys and switch them around every few months.
Time saving tip:
Reduce your shopping time by shopping at only one grocery store. By getting to know the layout of a store you will be able to locate less common items easily and will save you time.


Your funny kids
Kids say the funniest things, don't they? You sent us your funny kids' sayings and we had to share!
My son Bryce who was 4 at the time, said his dad was so lazy that he couldn't even roll over!
-submitted by Whitney

I was watching the news one night and it was about a woman being kidnapped. My daughter was 5 at the time and said "Mom, do bad people take pretty women?" and I said "Yes, sometimes... why?" and she said "Is that why you do your hair so ugly!!"
-submitted by Leslie

One night while sitting around talking with family, I asked my sister if she wanted to join our fast that our church does each year with us. Before either of us could say anything else, my dear nephew said I think my Mom and Dad do that already, " I heard Dad ask Mom if she wanted a "quickie" one time. We all died laughing!!
-submitted by Pamela

On a road trip a few months back, we swung through McDonalds drive-thru for a quick lunch. I ordered 2 hamburger happy meals, no mustard. We get the food and start heading down the road. All of sudden from the back seat my 4 year old begins to scream. She furiously states while looking at her burger: "They didn't give me pickles, I PAID for pickles and they didn't give them to me! Turn around!"
-submitted by Hope

To give you a little background, our precious Dylan is the laid back, easy going kiddo of the bunch while our little sweet Connor seems to be the "discovery baby" of the two and seems to always find himself in the middle of chaos. Well lately, we've started calling him by his first and middle name (like so many parents do when their little bugs get into trouble) so you'll hear "Connor David....Connor David..." on occasion. Dylan evidently has picked up on this usage of the middle name with his little brother and even will call him "Connor David" when he sees Connor is about to get into something he shouldn't. Well, the other day Dylan was asking me for his 3rd cookie in about 3 minutes and when I told him 2 cookies was the limit, he looked right at me, put his hands on his hips, narrowed his eyes, and in the most stern voice says to me "Mommie David."
-submitted by Samantha

When I was pregnant with my second child, I would always encourage my oldest, Emilee, to talk to her baby sister. One day we were sitting on the couch and I said to her "say hi to Gracie". So she leans over me, grabs my cell phone, flips it open, places it on my belly and says "Hi Gracie".
-submitted by Diana

We love hearing about and seeing your funny kids...submit your kid's comment or photo to contact@tottrendsweekly.com