v 6 issue 7: Fabulous Finds

From the most innovative stroller on the market to the best baby journal, this issue is packed with fabulous finds hand picked by our staff.

Cover by Timothi Jane Graham











1 Redsnapper outfits little boys in snappers of unique quality and mod graphics. A dozen trendy designs are currently available for baby boy, but take note...10% of proceeds, collected from sales of the 4 patriotic tees, benefit the efforts of American Women Veterans-a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of service women, veterans, and their families. Enter code: TTW20 for 20% off purchases.

2 Divided by common food groups for ease of use, the Baby's First Foods Journal is an organized log to monitor the introduction of new foods, so all caregivers are aware of any reactions. Pair with Baby's First Journal for a special gift parents can use to catalog all of the important events of early life. Available @ Glow Baby. Enter code: TTW20 for 20% off purchases thru 10/31

3 As fans of the aden + anais swaddle wraps, Tot Trends is delighted to introduce the issie security blanket. Made of their signature lightweight & breathable muslin, the issie comes in a cuddly 16" x 16" size with a super soft satin strip. More importantly, each pack contains two identical blankets, so one is always available while its companion is lost or in the wash.

4 Jemos spares nothing when it comes to making eco-friendly shoes. High quality leather remnants of buttery soft consistency are combined with a thick padded interior lining to cushion soles and ankles. The Maggie shoes are a tan suede sweetened with toffee brown scalloped edging and decorative cutouts. Great for growing feet! Enter code: TTW20 for 20% off all purchases thru 10/24

5 A Wysi is a 3/4" tablet which expands to a 9" x 10" biodegradable personal wipe when added to water. Made of cellulose, the Wysi is a cross between a washcloth and a paper towel. Sanitary, convenient, and compact, a Wysi and a little water could save your day from the hiccup of a big mess! Enter: FABULOUS FINDS in “How did you hear about us” for a bonus Travel pack [12ct] for every $10. you spend.

6 Abbie certainly had parents in mind when developing the design for the G2G BabyDeck Stroller. Benefits include a child tray which can move sideways or come off completely, a wide angle canopy with a peek-a-boo window, independent standing when folded... The best feature, however, is the baby deck-the patented diaper changing feature which allows the seat to be unfolded into a diaper changing area. Goodbye public changing tables! Enter code: bdeck40 for $40 off purchase through Nov 1. Plus Free Shipping.

7 The Patchwork Bear specializes in vintage style patchwork bears and quilts handmade with 100% cotton designer fabrics. Hand embroidered eyes and noses reflect the attention to detail Patchwork Bear is recognized for, but the good old-fashioned love which oozes from the seams is virtually irresistible. Enter code: TTW20 for 20% off thru 10/24

8 Tucked inside the folds of a classic style casino card box, you"ll find the themed apparel of Casino Baby. Lady Luck and the almighty buck decorate the fronts, and sometimes backs, of these tees with lucky 777, jackpots, kings, queens... Adorable! Enter code: TTWFREE for Free Shipping and a FREE bib with any purchase!


Halloween Safety Tips
Ghouls and goblins will take over the night. But even scary creatures need to be safe and celebrate Halloween right. Halloween's greatest hazards aren't vampires and villains, but falls, costume mishaps and automobile collisions. The Red Cross wants your family to have a safe Halloween so we're providing these tips, the lucky 13:

1 Map out the route that you plan to roam, so adults are assured you will find your way home!

2 From the bravest of superheroes to the noblest of knights, everyone should remember to bring their flashlights!

3 If you visit a house where a stranger resides, accept treats at the door and, please, don't go inside.

4 When you get ready to put on your disguise, use face paint instead of masks, which will cover your eyes.

5 Always remember, before you embark, to wear light-colored clothing to be seen in the dark! (And remember to use reflective tape, even on bikes, skateboards and brooms!)

6 Whether you walk, slither or sneak, do it on the sidewalks and not in the street.

7 As you roam through the neighborhood collecting your treats, please look both ways before crossing the street! (And cross from the corner!)

8 Wigs, capes and costumes are flammable attire, so avoid open flames to prevent a fire!

9 Use a glow stick instead of a candle so your jack-o-lantern isn't a safety gamble!

10 You may fly on a broom or a space ship from Mars, but please be on the lookout for drivers in cars! (And don't hide between parked vehicles).

11 Monsters and zombies should stay off the lawn, and only visit homes with their porch lights turned on!

12 You may be dressed as a werewolf, a cat or a frog, but be cautious around strange animals, especially dogs.

13 Have a grown-up inspect your candy when you're done trick-or-treating to remove open packages and choking hazards before eating.

Thank you to the American Red Cross for providing these Halloween safety tips, Copyright 2007, all rights reserved. www.RedCross.org


Homemade Halloween Treats
Kids love Halloween because this is the only time they really get to enjoy sweets. Traditionally, treats for Halloween consisted of store bought candy corns, and other assorted Halloween favorites. Dunking for apples was a favorite in our day. Today, there are more creative ideas available than ever before.

Baking is a tradition on Halloween, and aside from the cookies and cupcakes, there are other recipes which can be used to make the occasion even more special.

Instead of regular cookies how about ghost cookies? Using your favorite cookie recipe, you can shape the cookies into little ghosts. Your kids can decorate them with different color icing, or use M&M’s right after they are taken out of the oven.

Here is a great recipe for brownies shaped into ghosts. Make the brownies as you normally would, then before they cool, cut a ghost shape using a paring knife or ghost cookie cutter. Then melt white chocolate and using a piping bag, make the outline of the ghost on the brownie. After it has cooled you can pipe in the eyes and mouths, using any color frosting you choose.

If you’d like to make bat cakes, simply follow the steps to make a chocolate cake. Place the prepared ingredients onto a baking sheet. When the cake is finished, you can cut out bats with a paring knife. Set them aside to cool. Melt some dark chocolate and pipe in their eyes and noses. In fact, you can use dark chocolate to make the bat wings and attach them to either side of the bat cakes. Your kids will be in chocolate heaven!

Halloween is a time of costume making and preparing special treats. It’s the one time of the year in which kids are allowed to not only help in making treats, but consuming them as well. Whatever treats you prepare on Halloween will be handed down to your kids, and their kids. So have a great time and enjoy the day with your family on the “sweetest” day of the year.