v 4 issue 3: Boys Only

Calling all boys and tomboys too. We have selected some of our favorite items that your little boys will be proud to own. We also have a book list of our favorite books for boys about boys.


Cover by Kelly Smith









1 What little boy doesn't love trucks? He will be the envy of the school yard with this Appaman Digger Tee from Cute Little Clothes. This manly shirt is available in vintage black sizes 2T-7.

2 Watch out McDreamy...looks like you might have some serious competition! These super cute scrubs, made to fit infants, tots, and kids, can turn any cutie into a stud. Available in green and blue for the boys (also pink for the girls) with the genuine drawstring pants docs love. Extremely comfortable and cozy.

3 The eyes don't lie...this is one super cool t-shirt. A simple black design of a monster truck stands out when detailed with flaming tires. Known to stop foot traffic (when others ask where you found it!), so be prepared to say you bought it from hipsterhugs.com!

4 An ArtFolio to inspire and organize! With dragons and knights adorning the cover, this case is sure to spark the imagination with medieval daydreams. The carry tote is filled with 12 crayons and a drawing pad. Find it at bebecakesboutique.com for only $20.00.

5 Bold, flashy, and sure to spice up the wardrobe of any tot. We love the artistic graphics of this long sleeve tee. Tons of fabulous styles for the ladies too, but the Dream Big long sleeve tee is our favorite pick for this issue since it's all about the boys!

6 Great quality tees for outfitting the rugged little men of the world have been spotted at bunny and bee. The Little Thieves Collection is strictly for the boys and it is fabulous. A flash of color is splashed onto hip designs-like astro bear, weiner roast, & the LT express-creating mad styles kids can't get enough of.

7 Buzz on over to miatom.com to find one-of-a-kind tees with a hint of manly spirit. All shirts are tagless with digitally printed images such as this motorbike Tee. You will also find golf tees, boxing gloves and more... Ranging in price from
$20. to $27.95, we know your little mate will love these Aussie tees!

8 A fabulous addition to a landlubber's room! The Pirate Island clock is 13" round with a moving pirate flag pendulum, detailed artwork and precision quality which makes this device well worth the booty! View the whole Timeworks collection for sale now at Layla Grace.


This weeks mom tips:
Health Tip:
How to treat a bee sting:
Immediately scrap off the stinger with the edge of a credit card or a very dull knife. Wash the area with soapy water, and then hold an ice cube on the infected area for a few minutes. If you pull out a stinger instead of scraping it off more venom is apt to enter your child’s body.
*Watch your child for an allergic reaction. If your child begins having difficulty breathing or is swelling in his mouth or neck area or develops a rash around the sting area you should seek medical attention.

Cleaning Tip:
Add sparkle to your dishes in your automatic dishwasher by doing the following: Run the dishwasher on the regular cycle without soap. When the machine has filled with water, open the door and add a cup of white vinegar. Finish the cycle. This helps to remove deposits in the pipes.

Organizing Tip:
Wash the dishes and wipe the counters after each meal. No matter how large or small the meal or how tired and in a hurry you are, do the dishes. Make leaving your kitchen clean as important a priority as getting dressed for work. You never know when you will have unexpected guests.


Books about boys for boys
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.
Max's room grows into a mysterious, wild forest out of his imagination, and Max journeys to the land of the Wild Things. They are fearsome-looking monsters, but Max conquers them with a scary look and he is made the King of all Wild Things. This is a great book for big imaginations.




Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss.
When you are very young, there are some things that you just know. Despite everyone's dire predictions, a little boy has faith in the carrot seed he plants. What a great story to teach your child that nothing is impossible.




A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue by Julia Cook.
No one likes Josh the Tattler because he tattles way too much. He tattles on his classmates, his brother, and even his dog! Until one night he wakes up to find his tongue is very long, yellow, and covered in bright purple spots. Will a bad case of Tattle Tongue teach him a lesson?

Shhhhh! Everybody's Sleeping by Julie Markes
A young child is encouraged to go to sleep by the thought of everyone else sleeping, from teacher to baker to postman -- happy dreams and slumber await all when evening falls. You will find your little boy holding his finger to his lips and saying, “Shhhhh” as you turn each page.

How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long.
Jeremy Jacob sets off on a pirate adventure, he loves doing everything the pirates do but then he finds out what they don't do. Equipped with pail and shovel, young Jeremy Jacob is happily constructing a sandcastle and moat when his day at the beach takes an unexpected turn.





Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion.
Harry was a white dog with black spots who liked everything, except getting a bath. He takes matters into his own paws, he buries his family's scrubbing brush in the backyard and runs away from home before they can wrangle him into the tub.

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