v 4 issue 13: Embrace Your World

Everyone is trying to change their lives to be more environmentally friendly. It is time to give your child the right start with eco friendly products.


Cover by Heather Jenkins







1 Kate Quinn's adorably organic kimono bodysuit is now available in new yummy shades for the season. The ginger colored organic rib cotton is complimented with pomegranate red for a delightful twist to the original favorite. Long sleeved for warmth, ultra soft for comfort, and snaps to keep everything in place.

2 Indulge yourself with a PediCare Spa Pedicure Gift Set from woodspritesoap.com. This set includes everything you need to keep your feet smooth and soft. Comes with Cool Your Heels Soothing Spa Foot Soak, Tea Tree & Peppermint Exfoliating Foot Scrub, and the Overnight Sensation Organic Foot Butter. Do it at home and do it organically- for less than a trip to the spa.

3 Help the next generation grow up organic, as Ja*lu says, and give the gift of organic living. This baby basics gift set includes all you'll need to get someone started. Each beautifully boxed set comes with 1 little lulu (a 19" x 19" velour blankie), 1 bib, and 2 burp cloths. All organic, all fabulous!

4 Damagua is the bark of a tree from the Amazon which is peeled off, pounded flat, and dried by the natives of Ecuador. MamaOm purchases this damagua from the indigenous to create large handbags with a lot more than just style to them. They are trimmed with natural (chemical-free) leather and the beads are tagua (which is like a nut that grows on palm trees in Ecuador). Talk about a bag with a conscience!

5 BYOB now stands for bring your own bag! Help stop the spread of plastic bags and start reusing today. Pick from five cool styles, each ethically made in Vancouver with wide straps for your comfort, a bottom gusset for extra toting strength, and a quote to inspire some mother love.
Buy 1 get 1 free use the code: onefree or for two free use the code: twofree

6 Combine the soothing effects of lavender with the pediatrician tested organic ingredients found in Little Twig's bath and body products and you will have peace of mind that your baby is less likely to develop skin conditions. Little Twigs is Paraben Free, Sulfate Free, Non Irritating, No Artificial Colors, and has No Synthetic Fragrances. Check out Cocotier's recycle and save program!
Celebrate Cocotier's Anniversary- Save 20% and more now through October 31st.

7 The gentle touch of this organic pullover sweater is perfect for young, delicate skin. Adorned with a lotus flower in shades of pink and white, this sweaters pairs up well with the matching pink lotus karate pants. Best of all, it's all made out of 100% organic cotton fibers at a woman's co-op in South Africa. Kiwiindustries.com

8 Embrace your world in more ways than one with a shirt from when i grow up! Wearing one of these sweet tees shows you care about the Earth and it's future. For only $22 little tree huggers can wrap their arms around this plant a tree t-shirt printed in water-based inks on an organic tee.


This weeks mom tips:
Say No to plastic and paper!

Plastic Bags-It is estimated that the United States consumes 100 billion plastic shopping bags annually requiring approximately 12 million barrels of oil. (Wall Street Journal)



Paper Bags-In 1999, the American Forest and Paper Association reported that Americans used 10 billion paper shopping bags, consuming 14 million trees.

Ok, so you have decided you are ready to do your part to put an end to this madness...
You do not have to carry around those boring recycle bags that the grocery stores sell. Show off your pride in helping keep America clean in style with these bags from skeeda.com! Large enough to hold the same contents of 3 plastic bags and folds completely flat for storage in your trunk. You can choose 3 fabulous fabrics for $40 or $15 each.

Tip: Always store your recycle bags in your trunk. Once you have finished unpacking your groceries head right back outside and put these bags back in your trunk. Make it a habit and you will always have them on hand. Most grocery stores have gone 2 steps further in helping us to remember our bags. 1- They are giving us 5 cents back for every recycle bag we use. 2- They have added a stop sign on their door, "Did you remember your bags". This is BRILLIANT!


10 Quick Tips for Green Cleaning

1) Use cleaning products made from safe natural and not-toxic ingredients to prevent exposure to the hazardous synthetic chemicals conventional cleaners contain.

2) Dust with a damp cloth to ensure that household dust, which collects toxins, is removed from surfaces and not stirred back into the air.

3) Open windows and doors occasionally (even in winter!) to rinse out any air pollutants that have accumulated inside.

4) Don’t use aerosol products. They fill your home with microscopic droplets of whatever is being sprayed. These droplets remain suspended in the air for hours and are easily inhaled.

5) Avoid room deodorizers or other air “freshening” products, which are frequently made from unhealthy chemicals.

6) Don’t use any pesticide products in your home, your yard or garden, or on your pets. Instead, supplement a preventative strategy with natural pest control methods.

7) If you decide to use them, keep conventional cleaners and other chemical products out of your children’s rooms.

8) Use chlorine-free dishwasher detergent. The chlorine in conventional detergents is easily vaporized by hot dishwasher water and then released into your home’s air.

9) Ask guests to remove their shoes when entering your home. That way, they won’t track in pollutants.

10) Buy a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter. These special filters trap unhealthy dust particles.
Source: Seventh Generation


Eco Friendly Children’s Clothes are on the Rise
Everyone is trying to change their lives to be more environmentally friendly. It is time to give your child the right start with eco friendly children’s clothes.

The world is embracing the trend in going green. People, everywhere, are evaluating their lives and finding ways to become greener in their living. One of the biggest trends on the rise is to start your children on the road to living green by buying eco friendly children’s clothes. As you start to become green in your life, you need to look at the newest trends in eco friendly clothing for the littlest member of the family. This will benefit the environment and your child in many ways.

Eco friendly children’s clothes are made of many organic materials. One of the most common fibers used are organic cotton. Organic cotton is grown without the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. These chemicals can cause harm to our environment. The rain water washes the pesticides into our rivers and lakes. This pollution can work its way into our very water supply. The lack of use of pesticides on the organically grown cotton can be beneficial to your young child’s skin. Your child’s skin is very fragile and can be irritated easily.

Organic cotton allows children’s clothes to breath. Conventional cotton can trap heat and sweat against a child’s skin. This can lead to rashes and other skin problems. Organic cotton can help to move water away from your child’s delicate skin. This will help to keep rashes to a minimum.

Organic cotton helps eco friendly children’s clothes to last longer. Any parent will tell you that one of the largest expenses to having a child is the cost of clothing. Often times children’s clothes wear out from the constant washing required to keep them clean. Many times, you will find yourself changing your child multiple times during the course of the day. You can toss the many eco friendly dirty clothes into the wash with the knowledge that will hold up to the washing that lies ahead for it.

With all of the benefits of buying your child eco friendly clothing, it is easy to decide to help your child start out life by living green. By showing your child at a young age the importance of taking care of the environment, you will help to secure the future of it.

v 4 issue 12: Warming Up To Fall

The cool months are approaching and it is time to bundle up. This issue brings you fall style that is sure to keep your child warm and fashionable!


Cover by Jodie Goodison









1 Soft to the touch velour is wrapped in olive and blue stripes, then paired up with solid color velours and soft knits. Le Top creates these sweet outfits, and we think they are just fabulous. Fill up on the details of this great playwear in the editor's blog.

2 Unbelievably soft!!! Max Daniel Baby is the place to find seriously luxurious blankies and throws to cuddle up with on a brisk autumn day. We are especially fond of the camo print with it's chocolate charmeuse satin ruffle edging. Highly coveted by kids and Moms alike.

3 Fuzzy on the outside, cotton dot print on the inside...this is a bunting any bunny would love! Wraps up your cutie with ease, leaving lots of room for happy feet to wiggle and kick. Everyone will be cozy and happy...guaranteed. Find this cutie at myprincesscloset.com

4 Here's a little ditty about Jesse Walker : knitting since seven, decided to stay home with the kids, started her own biz (knitting of course!), and now she is a success with products located in 400 stores across the USA and internationally. Pick out your yarn choice and, before you know it, you too can have one of these Cupcake Hoodies. Perfect for chilly morning walks!

5 The Pink Katie Cardigan from Room Seven is a wrap around cardigan inspired by the twinkle toes of ballet. Colorful and snazzy, this sweater can brighten up any outfit. Order up @ the Silly Wagon!
Enter code: BOOKWORM08 for 15% off your total order!

6 Looking for a unique addition to a fall wardrobe? Look no further. Lola in Pink or Lola in Green are the legwarmers from Matilda Jane which scream cool. Throw them on with a great skirt and let the pom-poms take care of the style.

7 Absolutely adorable! These high-top booties from Robeez can make any outfit work. Luxurious faux fur and cuddly lining. Totally necessary for keeping those piggy toes bundled in warmth throughout the upcoming seasons.

8 The AllyZabba signature baby blanket has transformed itself into a huge adult sized treasure. Gorgeous chocolate plush fabric on one side and your choice of blue aloha or choco-dot as the reverse side print. Cover up the whole family while watching the tube...ya, it's that big!


Keeping your child well during the cold and flu season
With fall comes runny noses and sore throats… the dreaded common cold.

The cause of the common cold is the rhinovirus. And, like all other viruses, the rhinovirus has no cure. A virus infiltrates a cell and rewrites the DNA to mimic the virus. From there it continues to replicate these viral cells.

The way to fight a virus is to fight the symptoms. There are over 200 types of rhinovirus causing the common cold. The cold virus you get today may not be the same one you contract next year.

Cold viruses attack the respiratory system. We cough, sneeze, our noses run, our eyes run, we get a sore throat, and we generally feel really, really bad. People can function with a cold but often it takes all the strength we can muster.

When our immune system is compromised we are more susceptible to the viruses invading our bodies. The “compromise” can come when we are rundown and tired.
Our bodies are ill prepared to fight the potential infection.

Protect the one you love and yourself by taking care of colds and flu at the first sign of symptoms.

There are ways to help avoid colds and flu. Eating certain foods can fight infections and other nasty things that attack the body.

What we eat is important. It is our food that provides the nutrients to sustain our body’s metabolism, cellular function, and defenses. A lack of those nutrients and the body starts to feel ill inside.

Calcium, protein, fruits, vegetables are all required to make the body function properly. If you are not getting plenty of these in your diet your body will find way to get them by robbing from your muscles, bones and other body parts.

Watch what you and your children eat. It not only tastes good on the outside but does a body good on the inside.


Showcase: Couture Invito
Couture Invito offers a unique line of custom invitations and stationery. When you are planning your dream wedding, moving, announcing the birth of your baby or simply looking for unique personalized stationery, Couture Invito has what you are looking for. And if you are looking for a specific theme or design, just send them an e-mail and they will design something just for you!


Create a wonderful card for the Holiday! Have fun while you choose your greeting, color and font to create a Holiday Photo Card that is truly your own & unique! With Couture Invito's Holiday photo cards, you can share your family's smiles with unique and custom-designed cards.








Personalized Gifts and Stationery are the perfect gift for teachers, parents, grandparents and friends! Couture Invito offers a wide range of stationery (including holiday stationery you can convert to invitations!) and fabulous Custom Photo Notepads! If you would like to convert the stationery to invitations, just ask — there is no additional charge! The Custom Photo Notepads are a HOT gift pick for the Holiday... Everyone who receives one, will love them!

Visit Couture Invito today!

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v 4 issue 11: Baby Essentials

Let's face it, those adorable little babies have a lot of needs like blankets, teething supplies, and more. We have hand-picked our latest favorites when it comes to baby essentials for this issue.


Cover by Connie Hill









1 Ergobaby makes great carriers to assist with the nurturing bond of baby carrying. From infancy to toddlerhood, kiddos can tag-along with caregivers in a way that keeps everyone's back healthy and strong. Can be used three different ways during the ages and stages of childhood.

2 Here's an innovative idea! Let baby take care of the cover-up duty during nursing. MoBoleez makes adorable, huge brimmed hats to put the privacy into nursing while keeping out the lights and distractions for baby. Absolutely wonderful.

3 Fantastic is the word that comes to mind when we think of Pink Axle beanie hats. Pink, brown, or black hats in super soft fabric are adorned with rockin' prints for cool babies. Way too smooth for your average, ordinary little squirt.

4 In some babies, the startle reflex happens to be a little bit stronger. The perfect solution to helping these little buggers sleep better is swaddling. In fact, any baby can benefit from Bitsy Bear's swaddle wrap and it's ability to help babies sleep longer and more restfully. Aah!

5 Swanky bags to keep all your necessities neatly wrapped up for safe keeping. The buti-bag co. creates these "bundle" beauties in fabulously trendy fabrics. Hang it on a stroller, a wrist, a doorknob...this is one user friendly organizer!

6 Research shows rooms should be kept between 61-67 degrees Fahrenheit for baby to sleep safely and comfortably. The Grobag Egg is the nursery room thermometer which allows parents to quickly peek in and check on baby's sleeping arrangements. The glowing thermometer changes colors with different temperature readings and doubles as a nightlight to easily assess the situation.

7 16" x 16" pieces of cuddly soft fabric are crafted into blankies even Linus would drool over. Babies definitely get more bang for their buck with these Darling Droolers's loveys. Oodles and oodles of ribbon tags add to the fun and it's machine washable (which is key when considering all the dribbling messes that will be goin' on).

8 An especially creative way to deal with little ones who love to grab and chew on necklaces is Teething Bling. Smart Mom Jewelry has created necklaces which are made for biting, chewing, and pulling. This great jewelry is made without the yucky chemicals and has a safe, break-away clasp.


Choosing the perfect diaper bag for you
Looking for a new diaper bag? There is no 'perfect' diaper bag that is the best fit for all moms...but there is a perfect diaper bag for you! Depending on your needs and your style, our guide will help you decide which diaper bag will make your life more organized with a touch of class.

If luxury is your middle name and you consider yourself a 'posh' mom then the Posh City Tote by Liv + Co is the bag for you.

While this bag does retail for $567 you will fall in love with the crocodile embossed lambskin leather exterior. This bag definitely will go with you long after your diaper days are over. Accessories include a detachable strap and coin purse, changing pad and it has the option of a personalized name tag.



For moms on the go the Sidekick by Kemby is the perfect bag...their innovative diaper bag is the world's only dual-function baby bag and child carrier in one! Though the sidekick comes with a hefty price tag ($172), we feel the quality is top-notch and its organizational elements along with its safe carrier make it worth the price.


For a gorgeous non-mom looking diaper bag that travels with you while on the go we recommend the Tinky Bebe stroller designer bags. These gorgeous leather bags will knock your socks off and make you realize just how far diaper bags have come! With lots of pockets for all your needs and the adjustable back straps that attach to your stroller or hold a blankie we think this bag takes the cake. High fashion does come at a steep price though...a mere $550 will make you the envy of all the moms on the playground.


For beach-loving moms we recommend the WannaBe by Ju-Ju-Be. This bag is massive (huge!) and has so many organizational pockets and sections that it makes the perfect diaper bag for vacationing. Here are just a few of the features we love from the WannaBe: A Sand Trap sand drain...just open the zipper and shake out the sand without unloading your bag (genius!), a cooler pocket with insulation, an electronics pocket with dividers for your cell phone, IPOD (including a headphone port), camera and more, wet pouches for bathing suits and an outside elastic towel holder.


For moms who need to carry everything but the kitchen sink we recommend the JP Lizzy Polka dot Leisure Tote. While this tote may be lacking some of the cool features mentioned in the WannaBe, this tote does have lots of space, an insulated pouch and weighs just a fraction of the WannaBe. The exterior is a wipeable microfiber and we love that this bag doesn’t scream mom...which makes it usable even after your diaper days are done.



Showcase: Kid Simone
Kid Simone is having a total site renovation sale to make room for their new fabulous children’s wear and accessories.
Sizes are limited and listed for shopping ease.








This is a great time stock up on stylish, affordable and practical gift giving. With names such as Tea Collection, Kiwi Industries and Sophie & Lili you are bound to find deals you just can’t pass up for holiday gifts.



KID SIMONE WILL RE-LAUNCH a new and improved upgraded site Early spring 2009. We anticipate introducing an array of young new hip designers, who keep in mind Comfort, luxury and versatility all while maintaining a high standard of quality and design.

Visit Kid Simone today!

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