Get your Back to School Backpack at the Chocolate Cake Club! My son has a personalized biker backpack and has received lots of compliments! It is a study backpack with a hip design and he wont get it mixed up with the other kids as it has his name on it and is much more unique than your average backpack. They also have matching insulated Lunch Bag.
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Barefoot Books celebrates art and story that opens the hearts and minds of children from all walks of life. Taking inspiration from many different cultures, they focus on themes that encourage independence of spirit, enthusiasm for learning, and sharing of the world's diversity.
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School's in, we're finally settling in to the routine again, and now on top of homework, swim school, and play dates, here come the holidays. Thanks to Aeromax, this Halloween can (and will) be a breeze.
Personally I can not stand the mass market costumes. Ever since I was little and a good friend of mine showed up to trick or treat in her plastic costume and mask from the grocery store (you know... those random ones in the "seasonal" area of the market that you pass and wonder, who would make their kid wear that?), I've been completely turned off by these types of costumes. I mean even if you're on a tight budget, please don't subject your child to on of these numbers that is just going to make them sweaty and smelling of a plastic factory.
Make it easy on yourself and visit Aeromax. Aeromax has a wide variety of adorable costumes that will allow your little one to look as cute as can be. You must check out their "Get Real Gear." This year, my boys are going to be decked out in their Jr. Astronaut costumes. From the flight suit, to the helmet, to the boots & backpack, grown ups are going to think that the real deal is standing on their front porch! The details are just fabulous and the look is a complete look, so, no shopping around for accessories and components. What's fantastic, is that this is the case with all of Aeromax's costumes. From knights, to nurses, to pirates to princesses, you're sure to find the perfect alter ego for your little one. I mean there's even a mail carrier and a jockey! I LOVE IT! Another fantastic thing about Aeromax is that they've created "girl" versions of fire fighters and army soldiers so if you've got a spunky little one that likes pink camo, you're good to go.
Celebrating your little one's first Halloween? You've got to check out their infant costumes. I think the Jr. Pilot and Police Officers are hysterically adorable. And for you grown ups looking for a little something to wear, they've got adult costumes too. Check out the Jockey, so funny and you can get a stuffed horse to ride too!!!!
Looking for something a little more on the "wild" side? Aeromax has beautifully made plush costumes that can transform your beauties into beasts. From Lions, Tigers, and Bears (oh my!) to Unicorns, Pink Poodles and Frogs, your kiddos are sure to find their favorite furry friend.
Visit the Aeromax site today and make your Halloween easy and oh so fantastic!
My Posh Baby specializes in goodies for the high maintenance baby,toddler and child. For the pregnant mom, you can order glamorous baby shower favors that your guests will always remember! You can also register with us for custom nursery decor, diaper bags, blankets, bibs, and bath time accessories! For the mom of a toddler or older child we have educational toys from Melissa and Doug, special personalized blankets and we have expanded our clothing sizes up to 6x for girls and size 6 for boys!
Frame Love is a family business that started from the ashes of a former photographer's quest for vintage inspired art. They take great pride & time in making these one-of-a-kind frames, each with its own unique personality. Frame Love is proud of the fact that their products are hand crafted in the U.S.A. They understand the desire to have something unique and believe that handmade items exude a quality that you just may not find in mass produced items.
Sid's In Stitches and always making unique and useful bags and totes. There are 7 different styles of bags on www.sidquilts.etsy.com ranging from the pert and practical Joey Purse to the large, reversible Charmer Tote. The Tailored Tote is a stylish shoulder or handbag. The Sheila Purse is a little larger than the Joey Purse. Zippy Totes and Handbags are two versions with zippers. The Reversible Tote is the perfect around town bag - it will carry almost anything! All bags include useful pockets and sturdy straps.
The perfect kit to give your child a jump start for Back to School! Developed by a Mom, the Write Way to Learn makes it fun and easy for your child to practice their reading, writing, and spelling skills. Each learning card has a pocket so you can add your own personalized photo! Also, included in the kit is an Expo brand learning board and dry erase markers, learning guide and handy travel tote! Great for the trips in the car! Many different themes to choose from: my home, my yard, my animal friends, my toys, my sports, my colors, my numbers, and many more! Plus you choose the learning level (easy, intermediate and challenging), font (print, cursive, sign language) and whether or not you would like to print them at home or have them printed and mailed to you. You can even choose to fully customize your own set with your very own pictures and words!
Today was the third day of the school and I can't wait for one of my boys to be absent! Why you ask? Well.... So I can use my new Momorandum School Notes from Simply Silhouettes. This fantastic note pad lets you communicate with teachers in style. Adorable silhouettes of your cuties adorn the top of the note, underneath each one is a little box to check next to each of their names, so teacher knows who it's from. It's fantastic, one pad covers everyone.September 4, 2008 – Grandparents can to take the lead in helping younger generations preserve their family history this National Grandparent’s Day, according to Milford, Ohio resident Hazel Cole Kendle, the 88-year-old first-time author of the just-released Cole Family Christmas. This year’s National Grandparent’s Day will mark its 30th anniversary on Sept. 7.
“It’s a myth that young people don’t want to hear the stories their grandparents can tell,” said Kendle. “However, too often grandparents and great-grandparents feel like they must wait to be asked before telling those stories. Realize that family members often won’t ask for the first story, but once you start talking, they’ll be begging for more.”
Jennifer Liu Bryan of Alexandria, Virginia, Kendle’s granddaughter-in-law and co-author, points out that grandparents don’t have to stop with stories, either.
“There are many ways to pass along family traditions,” said Bryan. “Remember the favorite dessert your grandmother used to make or the dishes she received on her wedding day. Each item serves as a connection to the past, but we have to work to keep that chain from breaking.”
For this reason, Kendle and Bryan suggest 10 ways families can preserve their memories this Grandparents Day.
1. Construct a family memory book. Gather pictures of family members across generations and make a scrapbook by writing in the stories that have been passed on through generations.
2. Play a game the grandparents used to play. Kids had fun long before video games were invented. Play a game from the analog era to show the grandchildren how it was done.
3. Read a book your grandparents read when they were your age. Grandparents can make classic children’s literature even more rewarding by adding in details of what life was like at the time.
4. Learn how to cook grandma’s favorite recipe. Whether that’s a traditional holiday dish or her secret cookie recipe, spend time in the kitchen with grandma cooking a recipe that can be passed down to the next generation.
5. Take part in a grandparent’s favorite hobby. Whether that is painting, gardening, or putting together puzzles, spend time with your grandparents and learn about the daily activities that bring them joy.
6. Pick out one interesting, unique or strange family heirloom. Grandparents can explain the history of the item and why it is special to the family.
7. Learn where you came from. Drive through your grandparents’ old neighborhood and listen to stories about their old neighbors or family outings at the local park.
8. Go back in time to the movies. Rent a classic the grandparents enjoyed seeing on the big screen years ago. There are plenty of great old movies other than just the ones that run during the holidays.
9. Ask to look at your grandparent’s wedding pictures or high school yearbooks. Learn about their best friends and see pictures of them when they were so much younger.
10. Preserve a memory for future generations. Make a home video with them and let them discuss their favorite stories.
Next Chapter Press has released 60,000 copies of Cole Family Christmas, a true, tender, and wholly unforgettable tale that has been passed down from generation to generation through a coal miner's family.
When one of Mama’s few possessions, a treasured purple glass bowl with fluted edges, is accidentally broken by exuberant children rushing in from the outdoors, and an unlikely blizzard prevents Papa from coming home after working extra hours at the coal mine on Christmas Eve, hopes for a picture perfect Christmas were quickly quelled. However, the hours that followed that turbulent Christmas morning created a joyful story that has lived in family lore for years.
Come visit Artistic Sensations and receive 20% off the entire site with coupon code "Swanky"!
All designs are limited editions and handmade by the finest workshops in the Netherlands who are all run by fantastic "stay at home" moms. We salute them!
SUMMERSKY has photographed models with Down Syndrome present the collection, These children represent everyone with a disability, handicap or who feels "different". Because we believe in: Celebrating individuality; uniqueness is what makes us beautiful!
Of every sold item SUMMERSKY makes a donation to: Stichting Sam, Oprah Winfrey's "angel Network" and the Down Syndrome foundation.
*Minifigures represent the world’s largest population, more than 4 billion people strong, making it 3 times larger than China, 12 times larger than the United States and 120 times larger than Canada.
*Globally, 3.9 minifigures are sold per second, 365 days per year. That’s an average of over 122 million per year!
*There are more than 8 quadrillion (8,181,068,395,500,000) possible combinations of minifigures that can be made using all of the unique parts over the last 30 years.
*Film stars and comic heroes started to appear as minifigures in 1998 with LEGO Star Wars™; only two real people have been represented in minifigure form multiple times (Answer found on www.gominimango.com)
*The standard minifigure is four LEGO bricks tall and has just over 970 degrees of movement.
*Of all of the minifigure’s roles, the police officer is most popular, with 41 different versions appearing in 104 sets over the last 30 years.
Happy Birthday Minifigs, We LOVE You!
Looking for a fantastic gift for your next baby shower? How about a new music library that will please both parents and babies! Rockabye Baby turns "grown up" musical favs into lullabies future little rockers will love. With albums featuring lullaby renditions of artists such as U2, No Doubt, The Cure, Coldplay, Nirvana & Green Day, you're sure to find one that mom and dad recognize and love. There's nothing more fantastic than musical memories. I remember my first Cure concert, to be able to play lullabies by them for my little ones? SO COOL! Not a rocker? No problem, you can also enjoy lullaby renditions of classics like The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, and so many more.Visit Rockabye Baby today, and pick up some lullaby renditions of your all time favorites. Who knows, maybe you can start "molding" the musical taste of your little ones to be just like yours!
It couldn’t be easier to join the official website and become a member of The Cupcakes Club. Your child will have membership to a website that is girl friendly, with a sweet center bursting with fun and games, contests, advice and regular updates on what's happening to the girls from The Cupcakes Club. It's all safely monitored for parental peace of mind and the best part--it's FREE!
If your daughter prefers more "sprinkles" with her Cupcakes then sign her up to be a Very Important Cupcake or a *V.I.C*membership. With a simple subscription your child will receive four new books per year from The Cupcakes Club series along with special and exclusive gifts delivered every four weeks in the mail! Do you remember when you were a child and something in the mail came addressed to you? It was exciting; it was fun, and who doesn't love a surprise treat?
However you like your Cupcakes--Every girl is a Cupcake at The Cupcakes Club…JOIN NOW!
Well, we survived Kindergarten, and now it's on to the big league. First grade is just around the corner and this weekend we hit Target for all of the necessary school supplies from the coveted "first grade" list. With a new pencil box, colored pencils, 4 sharpened pencils, an eraser, white glue, glue sticks, scissors, crayons, and a new backpack in tow, we set of to make the new supplies officially his. How you ask did we do this? Well, with our favorite labels on the planet of course, Oliver's Labels! Oliver's Labels can withstand anything, they stick well, stay neat, don't fade, and more importantly, they come in all the right sizes & adorable designs! We put the "original" labels on the bigger stuff, "mini labels" on EACH pencil, glue stick and scissors, & a "mini bag tag" on the zipper of his backpack.
As a former teacher, I truly appreciate Oliver's Labels. In my classroom, I used to find "unmarked" supplies all over the place and it drove me crazy. Who's missing glue? Are these your scissors? Where is your pencil? If everyone used Oliver's Labels, it would save parents money and teachers sanity.
Visit the Oliver's Labels site today and start marking your little scholar's precious property! Check out the "packages" for a great variety of labels. Use the code "swankymoms" to save 10% on your back to school order.
An adorable new baby deserves an adorable announcement. Shutterfly has so many great designs that you're sure to find the perfect one. My fantastic little nephew, Drake, recently joined the family, and I surprised my sister with some super special announcements. After checking out each designer, I thought that my sis would love the Tweetie Bird design by Stacy Claire Boyd. It was really hard to choose, all of the designs are way too cute. Once the hardest part (the decision) was taken care of, creating the announcement was a breeze. Drop and drag the photo or photos (some can feature up to 3) of your choice, add your text, and place your order! It's so simple and the finished product is absolutely stunning. Shutterfly does it right, their customer service and speed of printing is superb. Whether it's a birth announcement, party invite, or holiday card, Shutterfly will not disappoint. Visit the Shutterfly site today and see just how easy it is to create memories that will last a lifetime!
