v4 issue 32: Get set for Spring

As we ring in spring this week we share some of our favorite spring treats from fashion to fun. PLUS: As we think about spring shoes, lets think about safety!


Cover by Mika Beth Edwards









1 If the warm weather is coming your way, or you have a vacation in your forecast, this just may be the cutest suit around. Brilliant solid colors or floral print, accented with a ruffle and perfected with ties at the shoulders and hips for a super fit.- tottie BEAN. Enter code: "style" For $10 off your purchase

2 The Little Chipipi Red Robin Wall Stickers at raspberrykids.com are a set of 42 self adhesive stickers children can rearrange again and again. Each set includes birds, hearts, dots, flowers, and dragonflies. Won't damage walls!Enter code: tottrends15 for 15% off your purchase plus the exchange from US to CAD currency

3 Nothing perks up an outfit like a RuffleButt. Cover up a diaper or panties with ruffles of grape. Hides perfectly under any dress, but is even better when it's shown off with one of the many color coordinating tops and sundresses found at rufflebutts.com.

4 Celebrate the coming of spring with the delightful pals of HIT entertainment. Join Thomas, Bob the Builder & Fireman Sam, along with their friends, on adventures to awake kids from their winter slumbers and get them ready for the season (and more playing outside...yahoo!).-Amazon.com

5 No bones about it, this is one fantastic polo from Faubourg Saint Denis. Made of comfortable 100% cotton Pique with check poplin hidden under front opening and inside backyoke. Back of shirt sports a super cool Dominos print. Available in size 2-8.

6 For unique patterns you don't find in any 'ole department store, hop on over to Tess & Tallulah. The Tilly Dress blends bold fabrics with a fabulous simple dress pattern to create a dress daring enough to be just a little different! Enter code: TTW20 for 20% off your purchases. Exp. 3/31/09

7 Sky blue cotton blooms with the spirit of spring in this fabulous Annie Dress found @ Sassy Baby Boutique. A floral peony print is paired with coordinating polka dots in a sweet style girls will love. Enter code: FREESHIP for free shipping on all orders

8 April showers are on their way. No need to stay indoors and pout...get outside and play in the puddles with a little help from puddlegear. The Gecko Rain Set is just one of the rugged rain gear styles to keep your kids dry from head to toe. Enter code: TrendyTot20 for 20% off your purchases


This weeks mom tips:

Another Spring Cleaning Tip: Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet

You’ve been putting it off for quite a long time; but today you’ve decided to clean out your medicine cabinet. Once you follow these simple tips, you won’t have to do this again for a year.

Take everything out of the cabinet and put them into a box. Clean the inside with white vinegar. Sit at your kitchen table and go through each item one by one. Check your medicines first. Throw out any outdated prescriptions. Remember to remove the label on all of them. The general rule of thumb is to throw out anything that is old, since their effectiveness is diminished. Perhaps you have accumulated two or more of one product. Check the expiration labels and keep the newest one and throw out the old. After you have finished going through the box, it’s time to put back whatever is left. The good news is now is the perfect time to organize your medicine cabinet.

Depending upon the size of your medicine cabinet, you may want to prioritize those items you use on a daily basis, such as: deodorants can be kept on the first shelf. Store your razors out of reach of young children. You may want to use plastic cups to keep your Q-tips in; or disposable razors as well. Arrange all ointments and creams on another shelf, such as Neosporin and the like. Medicinal products can be put on the top shelf. It depends on your preference. Glass bottles, however, should be kept on the first shelf. Replace whatever creams or ointments you threw out, and any other necessary items you need to have on hand. For example; over the counter antacids; vapor rub; cough syrup; toothpaste; toothbrushes, and the like.

Any medications, poisonous products or sharp items should be stored in a cabinet that has Safety Latches and Locks for to help prevent poisonings and other injuries. The age when this is no longer needed is very debatable. In my household medicines and sharp items are still under lock and key for a 6 year old.

Having to clean out your medicine cabinet can be done on a yearly basis as long as you replace or throw out those items which are outdated or no longer usable during the year. It isn’t so bad, right? Ensure you have enough band aids; ointments; and other necessary items you may need.


Taking an Extra Step
Are your infants shoes safe?

Why be ordinary, when you can have high quality, yet affordable, fashion-forward footwear for any parent seeking unique alternatives to mainstream fashion. And now you can add safety to this list. According to Jessica Jacobs, President and Founder; “Little Soles Inc. has accepted the responsibility of informing consumers of the importance of Toxicity Testing in Infant Footwear. A major goal of Little Soles Inc. is to raise awareness, by manufacturing with the consumers comfort and safety in mind.”

This is being accomplished by choosing to produce using premium quality materials that are sourced specifically to be safety approved. Beyond current CPSC (US) regulations all Little Soles™ and Baby Soles™ are sourced specifically to be Toxin Free. Extensive testing is done to ensure all products are toxin free. All shoes are tested for the core 7 toxic elements (Lead, Arsenic, Antimony, Barium, Mercury, Cadmium, and Selenium), Formaldehyde, as well as European Council directive 2002/62/EC testing for AZO colorants or dyes.

Little Soles™ and Baby Soles™ are designed in Canada while production occurs overseas. They are deeply involved in the production process and schedule to visit their production team a minimum of two times per year. In addition to these visits, regular audits are held and standards are set surpassing the standards for footwear toxicity set by Health Canada or the CPSC. Little Soles Inc is socially responsible and environmentally aware of the impact of their company and its products on the earth.



By dedicating themselves to this standard, Little Soles™ footwear is continuing to deliver an extraordinary product which is now safer than ever to our children and less harmful to the earth.

Little Soles™ offers amazing choices through a variety of styles, colors and designs sure to fit the little ones unique spirit. Uninhibited by tradition, each of the five Little Soles™ collections will definitely get noticed. Check out our Baby Soles™, Urban Infants, Classic Infants, Squeaky Shoe or Children’s Collection. Little Soles™ footwear is available in 0 – 2 newborn sizes, infant sizes 3 – 8 and young children’s styles in sizes 9 – 12 ½.

Visit www.littlesoles.ca to read more about their best practices and check out their adorable and funky line-up. You’ll wish you could order a pair for yourself!