v 5 issue 14: Rock Baby

This issue is packed with Rock 'n' Roll items from clothing to accessories for your little rocker. PLUS: Our favorite new rock music that both kids and parents will love listening to.

Cover by Kate Callahan










1 Take a trip to the Grateful Thread for smokin' good deals on tot sized toys. Guitar Softies are poly-stuffed fabric guitars in rebel, classic, and rock star styles. Softies lets kids jam safely (no dings in the floors or walls with these babies) & realistically with a squashy size of 65cm x 23cm. email jaminico[at]the-gratefulthread for 20% off.

2 Cheeky Funky keeps kiddos snug as a bug in a rug with heavy duty cotton interloc fabric. The newborn baby sleepsuits cover babes to the toes in cozy delight. Available in an array of colors all donned with a signature Cheeky Funky cutie crankin' his tunes. Enter Code: 10TTW for 10% off your purchases.

3 Looking for the perfect gift for someone about to have rock baby? At Rock Star Baby you will find this gift set that includes three silicone pacifiers, one pacifier clip and one baby bottle each adorned with rock star graphics and best of all these items are BPA, Lead, PVC and Phthalate Free. Designed especially for infants with soul by Tico Torres, longtime drummer of Bon Jovi.

4 Three old school blasters break out a beat on the Boom Boom tee from eight3one. The long sleeve tee is available in a turquoise tone capable of making any day a beautiful day. Comes as a lap tee for infants and a jersey tee for the tots.

5 Pickleberry Punch handcrafted hair clips are partially lined in luxurious Swiss velvet of the highest quality. The velvet, when combined with a small strip of velcro and an alligator clip, holds on tight and looks fabulous. Add a little punk to an outfit with the skull and crossbones hair clippie in bright pink. Enter code: tottrends for 20% off your purchase.

6 The Rock Your Baby signature print is doodled onto a white long-sleeved tee trimmed in black for an authentic punk rock look with pint-sized appeal. The lap tee aids the dressing process with an easy on and off design...perfect for wiggle worms with soul in their toes. Available @ jojomangoes.com. Enter code: TTW09 for 15% off any purchase thru 11/25/09.

7 For those who want it all & want it now, Tiny Tots With Style offers a 4 piece Rock Star gift set. The onesie, beanie, & socks of the set are dressed in black, and all items, including shoes, are adorned with Rock Star insignia. The set comes packed in a Silly Souls collectible tin for quick wrapping and giving! Enter code: TTW15 for 15% off your purchases.

8 Make baby a bad glamajama with a rock star lap tee. Small silver and red embellishments portray the feel of big city lights when gathered together to form the R-O-C-K and star of this magnificent top. Long and short black tees start at just $19.00.


Rock ’n’ Roll Music for Kids
Some boys never grow up. Drew, Daron, and Jack make up Recess Money and they are as silly as their music...sure to bring a smile to your face as you slip back into childhood yourself. Reminds me of Adam Sandler but they can sing, sorry Adam. The lyrics in "Field Trip" will have you cracking up with songs like "Sack Lunch", "L.I.C.E", and "Haven't got a pet yet". Join Mayor Monkey the hand puppet as he walks you through music videos and interviews in "Get On The Bus".

Get ready to sway, bop, and rock with Rebecca Frezza & Big Truck. Rockin', Rollin' and Ridin' is full of family music for the entire family to enjoy. Your child will love these silly songs, and you will too... we promise! This group is as contagious as the wiggles but kinder on the ears. We dare you to sit still during "Robot Dancer"!





The whole milkshake band got together for this one and in six twelve-hour days, "Great Day" was tracked. Their mission was to create great rock ’n’ roll music for kids and we think they nailed it! So shake it up and dance the day away with this great CD.



The Jimmies is a rock and roll extravaganza full of creative music that has a great beat with fun lyrics that bring their songs to life. "Trying Funny Stuff" is a 2-disk DVD/CD set that includes 6 music videos, a live concert, karaoke videos and more. We adore their hit song, "Cool to be Uncool" as well as "Do the elephant". Available 11/3/09.




The Jumpitz Shortcutz is a 2-disc combo pack that includes videos and music that is fun as well as entertaining with great beats, guitars, drums and other instruments that bring the fun lyrics of these songs to life. We encourage you to grab some instruments, form a conga line...just get up and move to the groove.


Who would know better about kids and their love for sweets, camping, and lullabies than a work-at-home dad dedicated to raising his 4 children. Tracey Singer brings you a fun CD appropriately called, "Sweets 'n' treats" that is full of old time rock 'n' roll, pop, jazz and FUN!




Butterflyfish Ladybug CD mixes nature, animals, bugs and faith to bring sweet melodies that develop a connection with the world and spirituality with songs that are infectiously catchy and fun!




Bedtime music makes a great routine for your children. We love the soothing lullabies found on this "Under the Stars" Sunflow CD. With soft rock and beautiful melodies we give this music two thumbs up! on CD or as a digital download at: itsaboutmusic.com.




Showcase- Eternal Creation




Eternal Creation will lift your spirits with 30% off their beautiful range of ethically produced winter kids’ clothing. Just enter TTW30 at checkout to get 30% off all full-priced Winter kidswear, as well as the lovely sleepwear range*. But hurry, this offer ends on November 8th!





Based in the foothills of the Himalayas, Eternal Creation works with Tibetan refugees and the local Indian community to produce beautifully tailored designs, featuring gorgeous combinations of soft and snug cottons and woolens with bold botanical prints.





Be inspired by perfect party dresses, alpine jackets, pin-tuck shirts, sweet pinafores, hand crocheted cardigans, shoes, classic pyjamas and more. Funky little fairies will fall in love with the fabulous floral wings and wands, perfectly co-ordinated with their Eternal Creation wardrobe!





Become part of the amazing Eternal Creation story at eternalcreation.com

Enter code TTW30 for 30% off full-priced Winter kidswear and sleepwear thru 11/8/09.
* Minimum order $50.

v 5 issue 13: Celebrate Halloween

Halloween is almost here and we have unveiled our finds to make this Halloween a treat. Be sure to read our article on planning a simple Halloween party.

Cover by Shannon Lott










1 Halloween Rocks is kapowed off a burnout tee to emit a message of spirit & excitement for Halloween. Super soft and comfy, the tee comes in a chilling black and orange color combination. Throw it over a long sleeve on cool days or wear it with a pettiskirt to spice things up. - Paperlili. Enter code: FRIEND for 20% off.

2 Gobs of gobbly good Halloween-inspired photocards are available @ inababycarriage.com. Invitations, announcements, or Halloween tidings are all good reasons for sending out one of these single-sided, 5" x 7" photocards with included envelopes. Black and white or color photos take center stage on your choice of eerie or harvest inspired backdrops. Enter code: TTWHOLIDAY for 15% off thru 10/23.

3 Strap some kooky little pumpkins on the toes of your tot this October. "Playful Pumpkins" mary jane shoes are uniquely styled with glow-in-the-dark eyes, as are all shoes in the Glow Bugs collection found at Monkey Toes. Enter code: TTWHALL09 for 30% off all purchases!

4 With an included food coloring marker, you can write a special message to someone using the unique & scrumptious Kookie Stationery. The Trick or Treat Kookie is 6.4" wide x 6.43" tall and comes with a built in easel and envelope package for display. "It really is an edible cookie!"

5 Dig down deep into a bowl from Sweet Mady's and you'll get more than just a full belly. At the bottom of each 20 ounce bowl, a Halloween inspired design awaits to spook up some personalized fun. Enter code: trendy for 15% off.

6 EM Tanner Designs invites you to bite into a spooktacular collection of Halloween tees. Add a child's name to Dracu to create a personalized tee kiddies can't vait to sink their fangs into. A mouthful of personalized designs and colors to choose from. Take a look! Enter code: TOTTRENDS for 20% off.

7 Sure to scare up lots of booty for trick-or-treat night, the pirate costume from Sage Nicole's comes with everything to create a truly authentic pint-sized Captain Black. All you need to add is the perfect sword to shiver the timbers out of the neighborhood! Enter code: TRENDYBABY for 15% off.

8 The Halloween Spooktacular DVD from HIT Entertainment scares up some "EEK" for the little ones. Bob the Builder, Thomas, & Sam the Fireman spin tales with bats, ghostly trains, and jack-'o-lanterns, while Barney and Angelina show the kids how to have some fun. 57 minutes of Boo!


Halloween Party Food Ideas
Getting ready for a howling Halloween party this year? Spruce up your party this year with some icky, but yummy party food. Here are some fun food ideas for your ghostly Halloween party:

Bad apples
Using a small, sharp knife cut a small, round hole in one side of the top of an apple. Insert a gummy worm inside the hole. Create display of “bad apples” in a wooden bucket.

Terrifying Tortilla Chips: Start with some flour tortillas and spray a bit of canola oil on them. Sprinkle parmesan cheese or cinnamon and sugar on them. Then cut fun shapes out of the tortillas with a bat, ghost or pumpkin cookie cutter. Put the shapes into the oven for a crispy treat.

Buggy Ice Cubes
Insert gummy worms or raisins (for bugs) in ice trays with water and freeze. Insert frozen buggy ice cubes in your bowl of party punch.

Snot cubes
Refrigerate yellow and green Jello (any flavors) in ice cube trays. Serve chilled.

Worms in snot
Make snot cubes, as directed above, out of Jello. Insert gummy worms in each cube of Jello then refrigerate. Serve chilled.

Monster Mash
In a large bowl, combine the following ingredients:

* 10 cups popcorn
* 1 pound plain M&M’s
* 1-14 oz. jar dry roasted peanuts
* 1 cup raisins (optional)
* 1 cup Reece’s pieces (found in baking isle by chocolate chips)

Bowl of Brains
Scramble several eggs. To get the gray brain color, mix in green, red, and blue food coloring as you beat the eggs before cooking them.

Fun Halloween Games for Kids
Part of the fun of Halloween is playing silly games. When planning the games, it’s best to keep the costumes in mind and plan things that will work around them. Games should be simple with easy to follow rules.

Jack-o-Lantern Faces – Hang a picture of a jack-o-lantern on the wall and have matching face pieces cut out of black paper for the eyes, nose and mouth. Place sticky-tack on the back of the pieces. Blindfold each player when it is their turn and play the same as pin the tail on the donkey except players put the eyes, nose and mouth on the pumpkin face. Younger children can do just the mouth, while older children and adults can do the entire face for more of a challenge.

Bobbing for apples without the water– Tie the stems of the apples to varied lengths of string and then hang them up. Then the kids have to put their hands behind their back and try to take a bite out of the apple. You can also play the game using marshmallows.

Mummy Wrap Up – Divide kids into small groups. Provide them each with a roll or two of toilet paper and see who can use the tissue paper to wrap up one of their teammates the fastest. The first one to complete their mummy using the entire roll wins.

Ghost Bowling – Collect ten empty one or two liter soda pop bottles (use the larger bottles for younger guests). Paint the bottles white and decorate with silly ghost faces. Use a small playground size ball as the bowling ball. If you can find orange ones, decorating them as jack-o-lanterns can add to the fun.

Pirates’ Treasure – Fill two small buckets with sand and place inside a larger washtub or box. Bury treasure in the buckets such as small prizes or candy. Each player receives a plastic spoon to dig for their treasure. Divide players into two teams. Position players around their designated bucket and tell them when to start. They dig in their treasure “chests” until every piece is found. The first team to find all their treasure wins.

v 5 issue 12: Fall Fashion

A crisp chill is in the air and that means it's time to update your child’s fall wardrobe. In this week’s issue we feature the latest fall looks from layering to sweaters in rich and bold color palettes.

Cover by Gina Oh










1 Editor's Pick- The Material Girl Collection from

My Vintage Baby is funky for sure! One wild purple print splashes onto a blazer then pops off to add just a hint of flair to the ruffled bottom jeans. Throw in the white shirt embellished with a fancy dog walking fashionista, and you've got quite an outfit. Click Girls page 6 to find this outfit.

2 Mini Rotation Kids has a Daredevil tee worth jumping for. A stunt driver dares to fly over three school buses while propped on a bark colored tee with built in thermal long sleeves. Sizes 2T through 6 available for $34

3 The lil' sprouts clothing co. definitely designs great clothes that grow with your child and last through multiple seasons. The Color Me Happy/Grow With Me Outfit has cuffed pants that can fold down for extra length. Even better, when spring comes along fold the cuffs back up and you have a pair of capris. Enter code: ttw20 for 20% off plus free shipping.

4 The people at pediped make little feet look fabulous while keeping comfort and healthy foot development at the top of their priority list. Accredited by the American Podiatric Medical Association, the Alyssa shoes are just one fine example of the beauty of pediped's. Chocolate brown leather in contrasting sheens is shaped into a traditional Mary Jane style and placed on flex soles for the health of growing feet.

5 Crispy days are here and Matilda Jane has a trunk full of new goodies! The Dottie dress works great for fall with its long sleeves and the fact it fits into any dress code. Pair it with the striped leggings for a warm & funky look.

6 Simply adorable. Tyler Trends carries a long sleeve tee boys & girls will love. A silly little monkey gets his tongued pulled out just enough when set on the fiery red backdrop of this quality cotton tee. Order it a bit larger to make it last. Enter code: TTW2 for 25 % off all purchases.

7 A knitted cardigan brings on the swing using three large top buttons. Totally organic & lots of fun, the sweater from Frugi Knitwear pairs well with any outfit. Available in Fuchsia and Grey Marl colors.

8 This sweater skirt at Magpie Lovely is a perfect addition for her fall wardrobe. It is made from scraps of sweaters with a fun flare and soft jersey stretch waistband. Twirl in comfort and warmth with this skirt of many colors. Available in sizes newborn all the way up to mom’s. One customer this week gets their order free. Email MPL to be entered.

This weeks mom tips:
Time Saving Tip:
Plan your meals one week in advance. List ingredients that are needed for the planned recipes, as well as items that you have run out of during the week. Grocery shop once a week. This will save you the time and effort that it takes to stop every night. Plus, it relieves the stress of trying to figure out what to serve one hour before dinner.

Cleaning Tip:
Before you sit down for that coffee, pick a particularly untidy spot and work vigorously and methodically at it for just 10 minutes. Set a timer because those 10 minutes will go by so fast and you will not believe how much you can actually get done when you are focused!

Financial Tip:
You can save several hundred dollars a year on homeowner insurance and up to $50 a year on renter insurance by purchasing insurance from a low-price, licensed insurer. Ask your state insurance department for a publication showing typical prices charged by different licensed companies. Then call at least four of the lowest priced insurers to learn what they would charge you.

Green Tip:
Looking to purchase a new home?
A home's location directly affects the owner's ecological footprint. Look for a house close to work and shopping, minimizing the need for auto transport.

Look for a residence that requires you to pare down and simplify, rather than encouraging sprawl. Larger homes require more resources to heat and maintain and more stuff to fill the extra space.

Look for green features, such as Built Green and Energy Star certification. Or ask to see the last year's utility bills to get a sense of the home's current efficiency.


Fall Shape Up
The cooler weather is here and it is calling your name. So go outside, have some fun and get in a workout at the same time. Bring the kids, baby stroller and start walking, jog or run. Fall is the perfect time to Jump-start a fitness program that works for you and your family. Just remember to set attainable goals.

Running - This is one of the best cardio exercises there is. All you need to get started is a good pair of shoes, some weather-appropriate running gear, and a place to run.

Push-ups - Push-ups are excellent for strength training. They work the arms, shoulders and chest, and they also build upper core strength.

Crunches - Crunches are like sit-ups, but they are not as hard on the back. They are wonderful for toning the abdominal muscles.

Lunges - If you want to improve muscle tone in the legs, lunges are perfect. They can also provide cardiac benefits if you do enough repetitions.

Walking – Considered one of the best forms of exercise that just about anyone can do. Walking works the entire body and the participant can go at their own pace. In fact, walking doesn’t have to seem like “exercise” at all to be beneficial – simply incorporating more walking into your daily life will make a difference.

A Little Equipment Goes a Long Way
It is entirely possible to get an adequate workout without any special equipment. But adding in some simple exercise aids will add variety to your workout. Variety will help keep you motivated and make it easier to work all of your muscles.

An exercise ball is a favorite of workout minimalists. You can use it in a number of ways. It's great for balance training, working on core strength and even weight training. Exercise balls are not very expensive, but they are quite versatile.

Resistance bands are also simple yet versatile. Often used in physical therapy, they provide resistance without heavy weights or bulky machines. They're ideal for those who live in small spaces.

Dumbbells are good to have on hand, too. They can help build strength in the arms without creating bulk. Some are pricey, but the inexpensive ones found at discount stores work just as well.

You don't have to spend a fortune just to stay in shape. Exercising can be as simple as doing some stretches and jogging around the block a few times. While some exercise equipment offers added benefits, it is unnecessary for most of us. Some comfortable clothes and a little motivation is all we truly need to stay fit.