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Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Nature's Baby Organics: Stolen from the kids

Ok, maybe it was made for kids but why should kids get to have all the good stuff? Specifically, why should the kids get to keep the Nature's Baby Organics Shampoo and Conditioner all to themselves? I got these products with every intention of testing them on my kids. But lets just say, the bottles never found their way into the kids bathroom. I have a good excuse. In the first trimester of my current pregnancy I could not stand the scent of very many things. But the yummy creamsicle smell of Nature's Baby Vanilla Tangerine products were my calm in the storm. Their citrus scent restored me, and so I decided that I needed the shampoo just a little bit more than the kiddos. I've continued to use the products because they leave my hair exceptionally soft and do not irritate my own sensitive skin in any way. My skin is actually more sensitive than that of my kids. But they are no dummies. As soon as they smelled that yummy scent they begged to shower in my room and use "my" shampoo. So as much as I'd love to keep the Nature's Baby stuff to myself, I'm having to share the Nature's Baby products with my kids. It's gentle enough that I plan to even use it on my new baby. Nature's Baby products were formulated by a mom of two who was desperate to find products for her own children's extremely sensitive eczema prone skin. The line is doctor recommended and notable for their pure organic ingredients and also for what they do not contain - parabens, SLS (Sulfates), DEA, Propolyne Glycol and synthetic fragrances. Celebrity fans include Julie Bowen and Joely Fisher, who just picked up the entire line for the Treehouse Social Club. I should also mention that in addition to the shampoo/body wash and the leave in/rinse out conditioner, there is another Nature's Baby product that I am completely addicted to. It is their PU All spray. As it happens, life with kids is not always a bed of roses, nor does it always smell so good. A few spritzes of the PU All in the diaper genie and the backseat of the car is a wonderful thing. One of the owners of the company demonstrated how safe and mild this essential oil based spray is, by spritzing it in his own mouth. Note: This is a recommended use! But I've yet to see anyone do that with a spray bottle of Glade. Other excellent products in the line include their diaper cream, ah choo chest rub, and a handy purse sized soothing stick for ouchies. . Exclusively for Celebrity Baby Blog Readers: try out Natures Baby Organics products on your baby, or keep them for yourself - you'll save 15% when you enter the coupon code celebrity.

Monday, December 10, 2007

Monday, November 5, 2007

Baby Shower Favors: ideas and tips for the right choice

Planning a baby shower is an exciting time, but it is important that the proper steps are taken to ensure that the shower is a success. Enjoying a baby shower is twice as fun, because the parents are to share the excitement and joy that they are with their friends and relatives.

A baby shower is actually a kind of party that the couple had friends or relatives. Since it is a party, it brings gifts, food, and of course the party prefers, usually in a different party or celebration.

Like any other party, the choice of the right baby shower favor can be very tedious especially if it is aimed at the event memorable. There are so many baby shower favors, that the choice of the best can be quite confusing.

So, for people who want to learn how to choose the right baby shower favor, here are some hints that can be very useful.

1st Always the personality of the mother, if you are a baby shower favor.

Even if friends or relatives are those who prepared the invitation, it is still a must for the personality of the mother, if you prefer baby shower.

After all, you do not want to create misunderstandings or wrong, just because you have decided to, baby shower favors, which is not fit for the personality of the mother, is not it?

2nd Shop around

It is always worthwhile to shop around before deciding on something. This will give you enough time to view and compare the baby shower favor is suitable for the occasion.

Best of all, you are to choose the most affordable, most attractive and most appropriate baby shower prefers available on the market.

3rd Use a lot of resources, if they are the best baby shower is preferred.

Today, there are many resources available, where you great ideas for baby shower is preferred.

In printed form, you can find some good ideas in the magazines and books about baby showers. You can also find some useful ideas on the Internet.

What matters is that you most have many resources where you get the best baby shower favors for the guests.

4th Ask the people about some of the ideas to baby shower is preferred.

There are people who are already at baby shower parties, so that their views can be a lot of help. You may ask, what kind of party preference are normally be in the baby showers or what they would prefer to own their baby showers.

5th Consider the baby shower prefers that have already tried and tested by many baby shower parties.

This kind of baby shower prefers a hit, even if you are sure that the personality of the expectant mother had not been considered. This is because for so many events, this type of party favors were estimated, but most people, and the people who take on the baby shower will appreciate it, too.

Indeed, baby shower favors can be really boring, but with careful planning and considerations, the baby shower event will be very memorable because of the good deeds that the guests received.

Nothing comes close to the end of this wonderful event, as a child, have a shower favors the amusement of joy and the joy of the people who came to celebrate the imminent arrival of a new baby.

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Peas of Mind: A healthy toddler's meal

The Clip Fairy wishes to announce in honor of recently selling their 500th clip on the website,  they're offering most of their clips $3.33 each (3 for $10). Also, their holiday collection will be listed on the site tomorrow afternoon! Shop the Clip Fairy. 

Monday, October 29, 2007

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Sunday, October 28, 2007

Handstand Kids: Italian Cookbook for Kids

A cookbook for kids is always a great idea. Handstand Kids just released an Italian Cookbook for kids that comes with a cute kid-sized chef's hat. The cookbook is described on the Handstandkids.com website as, "Handstand Kids books are the perfect recipe for kids to learn how to cook, while discovering the people, places, and language of a new country. The first Handstand Kids book journeys to Italy to make delicious and nutritious Italian recipes." My friend and her two kids, aged 6 1/2 and 4, tested it out. They liked the recipes and made a few that came out delicious. But, the Italian terms in the recipe directions were a little too complicated for them. They had to keep looking them up to remember what they meant - when you are trying to cook something, time matters! I would have kept putting the terms with the english translation right next to it, just to help fix that. This cookbook is probably better for kids age 10 and up. As a educator and former Food Network staffer (1994-1999), I loved that the cookbook was written for kids. Cooking is a wonderful way to teach literacy, math and science. It promotes helpfulness and listening skills, as well as being a great way to bond with your kids. Or encourage that budding chef! The next book from this company will be a Mexican Cookbook, which will be released in Spring 2008. Sounds yummy to me!

Shoofly Shoes: Creative and Whimsical Baby and Toddler Hand-painted Shoes

Shoofly Designs makes delicious hand-painted canvas shoes for your little one. Creative and fun, I'm loving them! Available in sizes 1-7 (basically fitting from baby up to 2 1/2 year old toddler - though you can get larger sizes by special order), you can order by gender or theme (they have 26 themes!).  You can get their shoes in canvas high tops or mary janes.  We checked out the Pretty Pink Poodle high tops with a pink poodle and sparkly black paint ($49). So darling, my little girl will be rockin' these once she's born and can actually can fit into them!  For the girls, I also liked the (polka) Dots and Stripes ($44), the sweet Pink Gingham ($46), and the almost in season Christmas Tree mary janes ($44). For the boys I liked the Plaid and Stripes high tops ($49) and the Cow high tops($49). Lisa Schulist is the president of Shoofly Designs. According to the Shoofly Design's website, the idea was born in 1989. While Lisa was an art student, she supported herself with a freelance job designing and hand-painting clothing and baby shoes for an upscale children's boutique in a suburb of Chicago. After graduation, she first became a graphic designer, then a website designer. Lisa says, "My interest in starting up Shoofly Design, Inc. grew out of my desire to create objects that allowed me to hold a real paint brush in my hand again, in addition to the digital paint brush I had been accustomed to working with via the computer." Also included on the website is how to care for the shoes. Made with non-toxic fabric paint, please handwash - no throwing them in the washing machine or dryer. Please also note: hi-top shoes come with white shoelaces, and the colored laces are an additional fee.  The website will be revamped soon and new styles added. Check out the just added Republican Elephant high tops and the Democratic Donkey high tops - so cute!!!! You can buy Shoofly Shoes online or in two stores (they have plans to expand into many more). Exclusive for CBB Readers: 1 pair of 27" solid colored shoelaces. A $4.95 value. Use Voucher Code: 111302007.  Offer expires 11/30/07.

Zutano's fall/winter 2007 collection has expanded

Rich Bordeaux French rib fabric, soft woven plaid and a trio of fashionable bunnies join the line this month at Zutano's Online Boutique! Browse Zutano's range of comfortable/casual to homespun elegant, punctuated with an array of new styles and colors!...