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Start the love of literature early with BabyLit Board Books

January 30, 2012
With one kindergartener, one preschooler and now a newborn in the house, you know that I've read my fair share of bedtime classics like Goodnight Moon and The Velveteen Rabbit. So when I stumbled upon the the new BabyLit Board Books that introduce the adult classics of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, and Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, I was literally thrilled! Written by Jennifer Adams in simple prose and text that babies will love listen to and that toddlers and young kids can start to understand, these books are a great way to introduce your love of reading to your kids. What a fantastic baby gift for the mom who has just about everything!

BabyLit Board Books, $9.99 each, at amazon.com

 

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Looks of love for your little Valentines

January 25, 2012
Who doesn't love celebrating L-O-V-E?! Valentine's Day is soon approaching and it's time to get in the mood with festive apparel that only looks as cute as they do on our own little Valentines. Dress them from head-to-toe in an ensemble dedicated to hearts and flowers or just add a little touch of the holiday with a fun scarf or shoes. However you (or they) decide to celebrate the holiday, don't forget to exchange lots of XOXO's with each other!


Girls' stripe sequin heart tee $42 - J.Crew
Disney, It's a Small World by TOMS Print 'Hearts Damask Youth' Slip-On (Walker, Toddler, Little Kid & Big Kid) $37 - Nordstrom
Heart Scarf $16 - Gymboree
Oeuf® I heart baby jumper $88 - J.Crew
Brother/Sister Matching Set, $44 - Etsy
Humor Tees $9 - Old Navy
Alphabet Double Sleeve Tee $18 - Gymboree
Ruffle Heart Knit Dress $49 - Janie and Jack
Valentine robe $24 - Children's Place

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Jessica Alba launches the eco-friendly The Honest Company

January 20, 2012
One of our favorite celebrity moms, Jessica Alba, and Christopher Gavigan, former CEO of Healthy Child, Healthy World (and husband of Grey's Anatomy's Jessica Capshaw) have teamed up together to launch a new eco-friendly subscription-based company, The Honest Company. Currently offering two packages, a diaper bundle, $80, that includes designer biodegradable diapers and wipes, and a family essentials bundle, $36, that includes eco-friendly and non-toxic laundry detergent, shampoo, sunscreen, lotion, hand soap and dish soap. To start you create an online profile telling them about your baby and preferences then they customize a nursery for you to fit your style and needs. Each month you can then pick and choose the items you want and need and everything is delivered directly to your doorstep. Both Jessica and Christopher wanted to give new moms and families, "a better, safer start," -- The Honest Company was definitely one way to do that!

The Honest Company, $36-$80, at honest.com

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Say 'be mine' with Valentine's Day-themed sleepwear for kids

January 19, 2012
Valentine's Day is a holiday that seems to sneak up out of nowhere. One minute, you're celebrating the New Year, then--bam!--Valentine's Day. With less than a month to go until February 14th, now is the time to start choosing fun, festive looks for your little ones. And there's no better way to kick off the Valentine season than with pajamas. In sizes to fit infants through grade-schoolers, the styles featured below will delight almost every kid. Plus, some of these looks will look as cute throughout the springtime as they do in the middle of February.     

Printed Footed One-Piece for Baby, $13, oldnavy.com

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Twin Pack Short Johns in Bunny Heart, $48, bodenusa.com

boden hearts pjs.jpgHanna Andersson Shirt & Pants Pajama Set, $42, nordstrom.com

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Owl Love You Forever Two-Piece Gymmies, $22, gymboree.com
In sizes 6 mos. to girls' size 12.

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Ahoy Matey Two-Piece Gymmies, $22, gymboree.com
In sizes 6 mos. through boys' size 12.

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Super Love Bug Sleep Set, $11 (sale), oldnavy.com

love bug on pjs.jpgWe Heart Monsters Long Johns, $42, hannaandersson.com

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Beat the winter doldrums with sunny brights for kids

January 3, 2012
When the first snowy, cold day of the winter season hits, kids are usually thrilled. Sledding, hot cocoa, maybe a snow day from school...what's not to love? Eventually the whole scenario of ice, slush and cabin fever sets in and everyone (including mom) pines away for spring. We can't do much to hasten warmer weather so the next best option is injecting a little color into our lives with clothing. A pop of citrusy hue or a jeweltone can help beat those winter blahs, making your little ray of sunshine just that!

Hooded Striped Sweater, $20, oldnavy.com

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Stripe Hoodie, $16 (sale), gymboree.com

stripe hoodie gymboree.jpgBoys' Quilted Reversible Jacket, $88, jcrew.com

boys quilted jacket jcrew.jpgBoys' Ripstop Cargo Pant, $40 (sale), jcrew.com

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Ruffled Rib-Knit Cardigan, $15 (sale), oldnavy.com

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Joe's Colored Skinny Jeans (Infants), $44, nordstrom.com

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Striped Blazer, $37, gap.com

gap girls striped jacket.jpgClassic Cable Crewneck Sweater, $45, ralphlauren.com

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Spring inspired nautical Harajuku Mini for Target collection now available

January 2, 2012
It's only the second day of 2012 and already the collaborations for spring are hitting the shelves. Now available in Target stores and on Target.com, the Gwen Stefani designed Harajuku Mini for Target collection has just been released and is reminiscent of spring with the nautical-inspired designs featuring sailor pants, bold stripes and anchor embellished prints. With designs available for infants (0-24 months), boy and girl toddlers (2T to 5T) and girls (4/5 to 14), the second collection is better than the first and will definitely be a sell-out!

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Top 5 kids trends for 2012

December 26, 2011
Are you over the owl trend and ready to move on to the next big thing? Then you're in luck because 2012 promises to bring a whole new crop of trends and styles that your kids will be looking to have like shoes and t-shirts adorned with mushrooms, making their own toys from craft kits and of course, having the latest and greatest electronic gadgets. So out with the old and in with the new as we look ahead to new a great New Year!


VINCI Tablet, $389 - Amazon
Couldn't get your hands on a Leappad Tablet this holiday season? Don't worry, there will be more to electroic gadgets to come in 2012!
Who can resist an adorable animal hat, mittens or storage bin? No-one! That's why the animal trend just keeps growing!
Chevrons are everywhere right now and is a pattern that looks great on clothing, walls and nursery decor.
Creating your own toys and crafts were huge in 2011 and will continue in 2012, especially with recycled materials!
Mushrooms are the next owl -- expect to see them everywhere in 2012 from t-shirts to toys!
Fox Organic Storage Bin $40 - The Land of Nod
Mini Boden Animal Hat & Mittens Set (Infant) $38 - Nordstrom
Eco Create Your Own Designer Doll $34 - Petit Tresor
Chevron-Stripe Flutter Dresses for Baby $14 - Old Navy
Stella McCartney Kids Mushroom Tee $44 - Barneys New York
Momo Baby Soft Sole Baby Shoes - Mushroom Brown $16 - Target

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Animal-themed mittens keep them warm and entertained all winter long

December 23, 2011
Even when kids themselves admit it's freezing cold outside, getting them to don their coat, hat and mittens can be quite a task. It's obvious that the problem is that they feel constricted in so much outerwear but what are you going to do when temperatures plunge? Add some fun to the whole bundling-up process with animal mittens, that's what. Half winter-wear and half hand puppets, these mitten styles will keep little ones occupied while keeping them warm. They're so much fun, you may actually have to beg them to remove their mittens.

Hoopla Vs. Junior Mittens, $25, vsmittens.com
Available in dog vs. cat, bird vs. bee, and frog vs. fly.

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Mini Boden Animal Hat and Mittens Set, $25 (sale), nordstrom.com

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DeLux Kids Owl Mittens, $30, amazon.com

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Shark Mittens, $5 (sale), childrensplace.com

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Repurposed Sweater Mittens, $25 each (sale), uncommongoods.com

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Muk Luks Sock Monkey Mittens, $27 (sale), kohls.com

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Green Frog Wool Mittens, $25.50, sears.com

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Give a cute, cozy learning gift all in one with Books to Bed

December 19, 2011
If you're still scrambling for some last minute gift ideas for the kids and your friend's kids, try giving a gift that keeps giving with a Books to Bed gift set. Each set includes a popular children's storybook such as Goodnight Moon, Pinkalicious, Guess How Much I Love You and Fancy Nancy, along with a matching set of pajamas. Available in sizes infant to 10 years, the sets are the perfect gift for kids to enjoy now and then continue to pass on to siblings, family and friends for years to come.


Books To Bed Goodnight Moon Pajama and Book, Sizes 4-7 $46 - Neiman Marcus
Books To Bed Angelina Ballerina Pajama and Book Set, Sizes 8-10 $46 - Neiman Marcus
Books To Bed Paddington Bear Pajama and Book Set, Sizes 8-10 $46 - Neiman Marcus
Books To Bed Fancy Nancy Pajama and Book Set, Toddler $46 - Neiman Marcus
Books To Bed Guess How Much I Love You Pajama and Book Set, Infant $47 - Neiman Marcus
Books To Bed Pinkalicious Pajama & Book Set, Sizes 4-6 $46 - Neiman Marcus

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Cozy kids' pajamas for those cold winter nights

December 16, 2011
If you're like most parents, it's easy to lose your sense of practicality when perusing kids' clothing, especially when it comes to pajamas. Those cute, festive holiday PJ sets practically beg you to buy them despite the fact that your kids would only get a few weeks of use out of them. If you've been able to hold out this far into the season (or even if you haven't), the sleepwear featured below will be the perfect middle ground. Boasting cute prints (hello, cookies and snowmen) and bright colors, each style is winter appropriate without going too far into holiday territory. And almost all the sets featured are still deliverable by December 24 if you're looking for gift ideas.   

Reindeer Pajama Set, $30 (sale), ralphlauren.com
In toddler and big kid sizes.

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Sara's Prints Kids' Pajamas, $22, 6pm.com
Available in dozens of holiday and non-holiday prints.

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Star Wars Pajamas, $42.50, potterybarnkids.com

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Red Solid Flannel Pajamas, $42.50, potterybarn.kids

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Munki Munki Flannel Pajamas, $42.50, nordstrom.com

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Greendog Sleepwear Set, $26.60 (sale), macys.com

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