v 5 issue 43: Summer Fashion

Summer style is all about being comfortable and our current issue is jam-packed with stylish outfits that are practical as well as fashion-savvy.


Cover by Suymey Benson








1 Posh Little People offers quite an extensive selection of formal and informal attire for babies, tots, and big kids. One fine example is the Gingham Daisy Dress beautifully detailed with daisy trim on an empire waist. Exceptional style with an affordable $30 price tag. Enter code: Tot Trends for 25% off!

2 Festive orange & pink bring the Gypsy Raani Dress to life through three steps of ruffles just waiting to twirl in a dance. Spicy and eclectic, Masala Baby's fun-damental and free-spirit collections embrace the brilliant hues and traditional styles of India to bring out the traveling spirit of young ones. Enjoy their summer sale going on now and Enter code: TTW10 for and additional 10% thru 7/11.

3 The sea-inspired Sailor's Knot Collection from Flowers and Honey Fashion of New York ties together bold polka-dot prints with red, white, and blue stripes. Big white bows and lots of flair hoist the collection to truly feminine heights. Enter code: TTW15 for 15% off your purchase thru 7/11.

4 Set sails for a high seas adventure with the warmth of a hoodie and the comfort of matching lounge pants. Pale and bright blue stripes don the sleeves and pants of Elegant Baby's Hoodie Set which is perfectly ornamented with a tinge of red and a large anchor. Great for layering on those cooler days or nights.

5 Protect your children from harmful UVA and UVB damage that will penetrate through normal clothing. Sun Smarty apparel is 50++SPF fashionable all day fun in the sun protection. We adore their superman/supergirl collection. Available in Sizes 0-12. Highlight Tot Trend Weekly in "where did you hear about us" for a FREE sunhat with purchase!

6 Visit Saige Nicole's for a pure white ruffled dress with morals to match. The A-line dress is made from organic linen. Ruffles at the neckline, sleeves, and bottom enhance the gentle fabric quite effectively. Sizes 0-6 through 2T available. Enter code: TTW for 15% off purchases.

7 The Amelia Pillowcase Dress from Thomas Park Gifts comes in a number of fashionable prints, works well alone or with jeans and a shirt, and has the added benefit of converting from a dress into a top as your child grows. The long lasting style is a bargain @ $36. Enter code: TTW20 for 20% off all purchases.

8 Izzie & Friends has five new batik collections available for 2010. The Halter Elegance Dress gets snazzed up with a ribbon bouquet set on lace and secured at the center of the halter neckline. Available in Maya's Pink Surprise or Hana's Orange Sunshine shades. Enter code: TTW20 for 20% off thru 7/11.


Summer Camp Without the Camp
Camp can cost $1500 per week per child, not really affordable for everyone, have summer camp at home instead. Maybe ask neighbors or friends if they want to join in. Even better when you can include the little ones.

Make a schedule just like a real summer camp has, pick a day, or days of the week to be "camp days" depending on your schedule.

Buy craft kits inexpensively from places like Oriental Trading or Michaels. Make jewelry, dream catchers, bracelets, charm bags, zen gardens, painted pebbles and other cool projects.

Tie-dye t-shirts and use fabric paint to make your own official camp home t-shirts.

No pool? Who needs a pool or a lake, grab a bag of water balloons or squirt guns for some water fun. Run through the sprinkler with your child, you will feel like a kid again.

For the little ones: Cube on a string...Freeze cotton string inside, colored ice cubes (use fruit juice for flavor) and turn them into cool little boats to play with in the water. They will float and move around as your little ones reach for them.

Plan a special "trip" for your little camper, even if that trip is just around the yard to look for caterpillars make it fun, grab an empty jar and see how many different kinds of bugs you can find.

Camping is a wonderful activity for families, and it doesn't have to be expensive. It can be as simple as pitching a tent in the back yard.

Grill hamburgers and hot dogs and have "camp food" on camp days. Make fruit salad, a fun summer camp activity and snack all at once everyone adds something to the bowl.

Picnic Lunches: Break out the blanket or table cloth, and picnic basket. Pack an actual picnic lunch and spend the afternoon at your local park. Fill the basket with all sorts of fun and healthy snacks.

We recently had the opportunity to sample these on-the-go snacks from Revolution Foods that will keep your kids away from the junk food this summer.

Mashups - Fruit you squeeze and eat right out of the pack, yummy at room temp or frozen overnight to make a cool treat for the midday heat! Mashups are made with no added sugar, no artificial ingredients or HFCS.




Jammy Sammy - Each individually wrapped snack sized bar is made with nourishing ingredients and packed with whole grains that help kids sustain their energy throughout the day.






Showcase - Crab Apple Kids
Fashionable Kids Clothes for Stylish Girls and Boys

Crab Apple Kids is a family-owned fashion boutique, serving savvy parents and grand-parents looking for extraordinary children's clothing. Our online store carries over 75 brands of the most enchanting, trendiest names in baby, toddler and kid clothing.

While we feel Crab Apple Kids excels in many areas, there are four unique things we bring to the market place: Selection, Boys Clothes, Collections and Customer Service.

Selection- Most boutiques carry only a handful of lines, making their selection limited. Crab Apple Kids stocks over 75 brands, so you're sure to find that special something you are looking for. While pricing on boutique-style clothing can get outrageous, we have tried to focus on carrying lines that give your children a unique look at a reasonable price. And since we stock almost all of our products, you're going to see fast delivery.




Boys Clothes- If you have boy child, we're sure you know how hard it is to find boy's clothes that aren't limited to t-shirts. We are aware of this too and strive to locate lines that will make him your little prince. Be sure to check out our Harley-Davidson, Kapital K, Knuckleheads and Little Maven clothing lines.




Collections- We are very excited about our collections. These are ideal if you have multiple children of differing ages and want to dress them in outfits that have a similar look and feel, while not being completely identical. This way both mom and the kids are happy.



Customer Service- As consumers ourselves, we truly strive to offer good customer service; it's not just a statement, we mean it. For example, we know how frustrating it is to inquire with a customer service department, and not receive a response. Or perhaps you are looking for a certain size, or have questions about fit and need additional information. We go out of our way to assist with these types of questions.

Beyond kid's clothes, shoppers will find show stopping shower gifts, including personalized hair brushes, DVDs and CDs, heirloom quality christening blankets and gowns, and some very unique everyday items such as eating utensils, aprons and pacifiers.




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