Monday, December 24, 2007

Sponsor: Fantaisie Kids


Fantaisiekids offers truly unique and beautiful couture for infants, toddlers, and children. Our collections include exquisite Christening gowns, Special Occasion dresses, and Casualwear that your little ones will cherish throughout the years.

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Swanky Stocking Stuffer Alert: Sipahh Milk Flavoring Straws



Want to add a super unique, supper yummy item to the stockings this year? Tell Santa about Sipahh Milk Flavoring Straws! This great little item comes in 4 tasty flavors: chocolate, strawberry, banana, & cookies and cream. The concept is simple yet genius, a plastic straw filled with flavor beads. The beads dissolve as you suck the milk through the straw. I happen to be lucky and my boys love milk, but if your little ones are reluctant to drinking milk, this is a great inspiring treat! You can pick them up at most grocery stores, but if you haven't seen them around, use the store locator to find some Sipahh Straws near you. If you don't have a local retailer, you can purchase them online here. My boys flipped for these and your kids will love them too! My personal favorite, use a chocolate and a banana Sipahh at the same time, YUM!!!!!

LilyBugs: Swanky Sippy Cups for the Holidays!



Looking for an adorable accessory for your little one's bottle or sippy cup this holiday season? Spice things up with some great new designs by LilyBugs. The lovable Snowman features a 3D carrot nose, big puffy fleece mittens to grasp, and an adorable green wrap around scarf. The friendly bear design has great furry ears with finger holes and is wearing a Santa hat! My boys recently sported their holiday LilyBugs at a Christmas party and all of the other kids were super jealous! Even the adults were eyeing them... I'm sure they were just looking for a clever disguise to hide what they were drinking!

Visit LilyBugs today and order up a few holiday bugs. Your kids and their sippy cups will thank you!

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Chocolate Impressions: Yummy Holiday Fun!




Who doesn't love the gift of chocolate? How about delicious chocolate ornaments personalized with your own pictures? Well, let Chocolate Impressions impress your friends and family with adorable and delicious gifts that are sure to put smiles on faces and make tummies happy too! Chocolate Impressions makes everything from chocolate business cards to framed chocolate family portraits. Looking for a great stocking stuffer? Have Santa make some chocolate lollipops with your child's photo on them, pick something cute, like photos with siblings, cousins or pets. They also make great gift toppers. Have some made with your family photo on them and tie them to the tops of the gifts you are giving, they'd be adorable gift tags and everyone would know the gift was from you! Looking for party favors? Here you go! The possibilities are endless, you can't go wrong with chocolate. Visit the Chocolate Impressions site today and create some unique gifts that please everyone on your list!

Areomax Toys: Let them be WILD this Holiday Season




Who says costumes are just for Halloween? Dress up is a blast all year long. With Aeromax, your child can become just about anything their heart desires and guess what? Shipping is free through December 31st! After reviewing their products, I have come to the conclusion that Areomax has the most fun, most realistic, most hilarious dress up items for children. I mean where else could you find a Ride on Flamingo and a Jockey Costume? Combine them and your little one is a flamingo jockey, hilarious right!?!?!?! The quality of Aeromax products is fabulous and the plush is very high quality. Order today and let your little ones get wild this holiday season: ride a giraffe, fight some fires, visit the moon, or even help out the post office and deliver some mail. Visit Aeromax today, with 10 days left until Santa's arrival, there's still time!

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Christmas Eve: Start A New Tradition with Museum Tour


Looking to start a great new family tradition this year? We always open one gift on Christmas Eve, this year, we are opening one gift as a family. However, my family doesn't know that it's already been played with! I really wanted to find a unique and exciting item for my family to open on Christmas Eve, something that would be fun for our family's wide age range of 3 to 35. I also wanted it to be something we could do together as a group. I knew I wanted a game or activity type of item, and when I looked through the amazing Museum Tour catalog, the choices were endless. I stumbled upon The New Touch Game and KNEW it would be a hit with my family. So, to properly review the item, some friends and I played the game while the kids were at school, (I Love my job)! This unique game is a plastic "dome" with a self adjusting opening.

Inside are lots of fun goodies, everything from vehicles, to snakes, dinosaurs, and more. You use your sense of touch to find an object on a fact filled card. The hilarious part? Half of the dome is clear, so your opponents can see you feeling your way through the objects. The game features a built in timer, 20 theme cards, and 49 play pieces. You can also get expansion packs to change up the game or cater it to a special interest your family might have. The four expansion packs to choose from are Farm Animals, Sea Life, Dinosaurs, and African Wildlife. The New Touch Game is fun and educational. I know my family will have a blast playing the game by the fireplace on Christmas Eve.

Start a new tradition this year, visit the Museum Tour site today and pick up something your family will love. The site is fantastic, easy to navigate, and you can shop by category, price or age. All items on the site are carefully chosen and most are award winning products. Put your money to good use and buy something that will inspire, entertain, and enrich. You will love the Museum Tour selection and guess what? SO WILL SANTA!

Her Majestee

I have to say, I LOVE Her Majestee tees!! They have the coolest tees for the whole family but I’m especially excited about the bling tees for boys!!! I get lots of reviews but not a lot that are made for boys! My son has the Gold Skull Chain Tee and it is SO cool! It is black with 100 near 100 Swarovski® crystals combined with over 1000 gold studs. Now that is a lot of bling! And it looks like he is wearing a gold chain, so funky! I think boys deserve a little bling too! Her Majestee has tonnes of hip designs to choose from, check them out! The perfect Christmas gift for the little fashion queen or king in your life!

Visit www.hermajestee.com

Sunday, December 09, 2007

Holiday Fun for Everyone with Learning Resources








The Christmas countdown is on! With just a few shopping weeks left, be sure to visit Learning Resources for all of the "nice" children on your list. The teacher in me LOVES to find toys that are educational and fun. Learning Resources has an endless selection of toys that will exercise the mind while creating smiles.

I think that games are the greatest holiday gifts, reason being, the whole family benefits from game time. Visit the Learning Resources site and check out some of my very favorite games & toys! All of the games on my "favorite" list are for ages ranging from 3-10. For the younger end of that age range check out Bunny Hop and Crazy Creatures. Bunny Hop is a color "memory" type of game that will keep kids on their toes waiting for the bunnies to hop out of their holes, very fun! Crazy Creatures is a super fun game focusing on animal sounds, you roll a die and move the farmer around the board. Depending on where he lands and the sound you hear, you get a different "part" of an animal. Hear an "oink" pick up a pig head or rear. Add it to your "middle" even if it's a cow or a horse. The first person with a complete animal is the winner. Even if it's a "shig" or a "cowse."

Mr. Scrambles is a must have! Another 3-10 year age range (even though adults will love it too), Mr. Scrambles is a friendly interactive egg, yes, I said egg, that can play 7 interactive games. He comes with a large spoon and an even larger personality. Play "Mr. Scrambles Says" or "Pass the Egg" or "Egg Hunt" and you'll have as much fun as the kids! I promise.

Freeze Up is my new favorite family game. The "technical" age range is 8-99, but my 6 year old loves it, so I'd say the range could go a little lower depending on the child. What I love about freeze up is that it's a great family game and a great party game too. This category countdown game forces players to be on their toes and not "Freeze Up." The electronic device gives you a category and you have only a short time to answer. An example, "name a state, letter A." Answer quickly and you stay in the game. Freeze Up and you're out! With over 170 categories and two modes of play, family and friends will have a blast competing for first place! The game can electronically keep score for 2-8 players. FUN, FUN, FUN!

Some other toys I love are the Talking Clever Clock, a great way to teach your child how to tell time, and the Jump and Jam Jungle, a super fun electronic mat with adorable graphics that lets kids get the wiggles out while learning about shapes, colors, and animal sounds.

All Learning Resource toys are high quality and built to last. Their website is easy to navigate and you can shop by subject, category, theme, or brand.

P.S. Santa will love this site too!

For a limited time, Learning Resources is offering a LOW shipping rate of $4.95 on orders over $65. So, shop away and pay less than $5 for shipping. Just use the code FSWEB07 at checkout.

Saturday, December 08, 2007

Perfect Present Alert: Olive Kids Personalized Place Mats


Looking for a quick and easy holiday gift that will make any little one smile? Check out Olive Kids for their personalized holiday place mats. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, Olive Kids has got you covered.

Also, check out their new personalized name tags, a great stocking stuffer! perfect for backpacks, overnight bags and luggage.


Stocking Stuffer Alert: PEPPERMINT PEEPS!



Santa always likes to stick a few special treats in the stocking and this year some favorites are from the super fantastic candy company Just Born. You know, the makers of Peeps! You've GOT to try the new Peppermint Peeps, yummy white marshmallow stars with flecks of peppermint candy cane on them. If you're not a Peeps fan, I ask you to open your mind, because these are truly YUMMY! They're sure to make little ones smile and mom and dad will enjoy sharing them too. Oh, and just for kicks, visit the Peeps website, yes, there is a whole site dedicated to Peeps. You must check out the recipes and crafts section. There are some really cute ideas. I mean a Peep Snowman on a stick in a cup of hot chocolate? Come on, so cute!

AND, Keep your eye out for the new flavor of Mike & Ike's coming Summer 2008. Lemonade Blends! I've always loved the original Mike & Ike's, but I've also always loved lemonade. I was recently lucky enough to try some out at the All Candy & Snack Expo in Chicago, and they are super delicious. They also benefit a great cause, Alex's Lemonade Stand.

Warm up the Holidays with a Slanket!


Looking for a great way to keep your little ones warm during the holidays? Check out the new Slanket for kids! This is a miniature version of the adult Slanket which is quite possibly the greatest thing you never knew you needed! A giant over sized, super soft, fleece blanket with sleeves that allow you to read, surf channels, snack, and whatever else you may need to do with your hands while trying to stay warm. Unfortunately nose picking is usually what my three year old chooses to do with his hands free warmth. The Slanket is a great gift, I purchased 5 of them this holiday season and I am actually having them embroidered with the recipient's names to make them a super special gift. When we received our Slanket for review, my boys immediately started fighting over it. Needless to say, everyone in the family has their own Slanket now. The Slanket has been a HOT holiday seller, so unfortunately, the adult versions are sold out through the holidays. However, the kid versions are still available. AND trust me, any kid that gets a Slanket will LOVE it. Keep checking the Slanket site, as they are hoping to add more adult inventory. You know it's a great item if they can't keep them in stock. So, bookmark the home of the best blanket in the world and check back often. With this kind of popularity, we may very well see Slanketeering become a sport in the Winter Olympics!

For more info, visit http://www.theslanket.com/

Tuesday, December 04, 2007

Little Marmara

Photography by Yalcin Erhan

Little Marmara is a beautiful line of organic clothing and accessories for kids! All their products are tagless and made with 100% organic Turkish cotton and low impact dyes. They reflect the designer’s Turkish heritage and are unisex styles. Now you can dress your kids in something hip that you feel good about for the environment and they feel comfortable wearing!

Visit www.LittleMarmara.com


Monday, December 03, 2007

Make your Holidays Colorful with CRAYOLA!




There's nothing better than a box of pointy, shiny, never been used new crayons! EXCEPT, 150 pointy, shiny, never been used crayons. Crayola, the best of the best in crayons, and the ONLY brand I use, has come out with the ultimate coloring experience. You must check out the Crayola Telescoping Crayon Tower. The tower comes with 150 crayons: 118 Regular Crayons, 16 Metallic FX Crayons, and 16 Glitter Crayons. The circular unit stores flat, but with a little pull and twist, two layers pop up and create the beautiful tower of color fantasticness. My boys are in love with the crayon tower and I have to say, I am too. It's genius! There is even a built in crayon sharpener. Look no longer for the perfect gift, pick up a Crayon Tower, a couple of coloring books, and you're set!

Crayola has tons of other great holiday gift ideas and everything can be purchased from the online Crayola Store. Visit today to check out some super fun new items like the Color Explosion Glow Board and Crayola's new Model Magic Fusion. AND, for little ones, check out the new Beginnings line. Being a former teacher, I have used tons of different art supplies. Nothing compares to Crayola, it's the only brand we use!

Most items ship in one business day and tell Santa that Crayola has lots of great stocking stuffers too!

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Swanky Stocking Stuffer Alert: ChicBuds



Looking for a super swanky way to listen to music? Want to put a little sparkle into your phone conversations? ChicBuds makes fantastically beautiful retractable ear phones adorned with Swarovski crystals. Choose from black or white earphones and then have a grand ol' time picking out what color crystals you want. From blueberry to sour apple, your taste buds will easily find a flavor to suit their needs. The ear phones can be used with iPods, computers, and MP3 players. They also work on portable DVD players and airplane connectors! What I love about ChicBuds (second to how sparkly and adorable they are) is the design of the retractable cable. No more tangled wires and the clip helps keep them in place so the dangling annoyance is gone!

And, so you can talk in style, ChicBabies are also available. These super cute ear phones are retractable and feature a Swarovski embelished ear bud and an inline microphone. They expand from 4" to 30."

Visit ChicBuds today and Stock Up on your Stocking Stuffers!

Sunday, November 25, 2007

In Motion Books: A Great Holiday Gift for Baby


I LOVE to give books as gifts, especially to new babies in my life. Who needs another onesie or rattle, right? Books are gifts that keep on giving, plus, I love to write or have my boys write, a little message to the recipient on the inside cover. In Motion Books makes a fabulous new board book for little ones called "Every Day Signs for the Newborn Baby." This charming book features beautiful multicultural illustrations with "lift the flap" interactive pages. You and your child can learn 16 different ASL motions together to facilitate communication while speech develops and emerges. I really wish I had this beautiful book when my oldest was a baby. Being 2 months premature, he was delayed globally, including his speech. We started basic signing with him when we realized his speech was delayed, but this was not until he was about 15 months old. This book would have been a great tool from day one!

"Everyday Signs for the Newborn Baby" is available on amazon.com AND if you're shopping for a pregnant friend, Tuni & G is offering an adorable gift set that includes the book & a super cute long sleeved maternity tee featuring the "baby" sign illustration from the cover of the book. This would also make a FANTASTIC "Congrats, your pregnant gift!"

For more information please visit http://www.inmotionbooks.com/ You can also take a peek at the other fun books they have in the works!

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Get Crafty This Holiday Season: Kookle Nesting Dolls


Looking for a super fun project to do with the kids this holiday season? Check out Kookle Gifts and pick up one of their great Nesting Doll kits. The kits come with five wooden nesting "dolls," acrylic paints, two paint brushes, and a color mixing chart. What I love about the set is that the possibilities for creative expression are endless. The hardest part of the project is deciding what to paint.

My boys decided on a "pirate" set of nesting dolls. The brain storming to figure out what we'd paint was so much fun. My 3 year old wanted to paint monsters, my 5 year old wanted robots, I wanted a holiday set. Wouldn't it be adorable to do a snowman, reindeer, Santa, Christmas tree, & wrapped present set? Or even a family of snowmen? However, we compromised on pirates...

A finished Kookle set would make such a memorable gift. Just imagine grandma's face when she opens hers, something to treasure forever!

The Kookle Nesting Doll Kit is an all around perfect gift. Perfect for giving, perfect for getting.

Visit the Kookle site today and get started on your holiday crafting!

Bella Tunno

Bella Tunna carries an amazing collection of fresh and funky products for babies and tots! I love the laminated bibs! They are the perfect size for toddlers learning to feed themselves and super easy to keep clean, just wipe and go. They are also machine washable for those really messy meals. As you can see, Bella Tunno's bibs are super stylish! I love the grosgrain ribbon closure, it just adds a touch of flair to these adorable bibs! Check out their other swanky designs!

Another favorite is the Diaper Ditty. It is a chic little diaper clutch. It holds 2-3 diapers and has an outer pocket for moms’ essentials. The Diaper Ditty also has a loop so you can fold it up and hang it on your stroller or diaper bag. You can be fashionable and functional with Bella Tunno! Check out their other wonderful products including the Binkers, Butties, Burpies and Smocks!

Visit www.BellaTunno.com

Monday, November 19, 2007

Vincent Shoes: Happy Feet for the Holidays!




Unfortunately, those shiny new school shoes from September have put some playground miles on them in the last few months. Now that the holidays are here, it's time for parties, pictures, and lookin' good! Vincent shoes allows you to do just that. High quality, high fashion, and high function combine to make the perfect shoes for the perfect feet in your life.

What I love about Vincent shoes is that they can be dressed up or down. They are stylish enough for a holiday soiree, but they hold their own on the playground too. We recently received Vincent's Herman shoes and I can't tell you how many people compliment my boys. The shoes look great (the colors are fantastic) and they are super comfy. My favorite feature, they look like they have laces, but they don't! Even my three year old can put his on by himself, one less thing for me to do in the morning routine is fantastic!

Visit Vincent today and peruse their amazing selection. I also love their Jump tennis shoes, perfect for boys and girls, easy to put on and stylish too! For little girls, the Betty shoes are too cute and if you need something for a fancy schmancy event, check out the "party" selection.

I promise, you can't go wrong with Vincent!

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Sok-O: A Swanky New Buddy for the Holidays





Looking to put a new buddy under the tree for your little ones this holiday season? Check out Sok-o: unique, adorable, and 100% handmade. Sok-o is a line of funny friends, each with their own personality. There are 8 Sok-o characters with fun & funky names and stories. From Trumbo the elephant to Moonie the grump and Bu-Lou the daydreamer, you're sure to find a perfect match for your little one's personality.

No two Sok-o "pets" are alike, they start as a pair of socks and are transformed into a super cute new best friend that will be treasured for a life time. Although I am not a huge stuffed animal fan, (How many boring teddy bears does one kids need?) I am definitely a Sok-o fan. These whimsical creatures will be sure to put a smile on the face of anyone. They're soft, cuddly and ready to love. My favorite feature are the unique personalities of each Sok-o doll. I'd have no problem finding a friend that matches each one.

Visit the Sok-o site today and find your perfect match!

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Gater Tots: One Stop Holiday Shopping


This holiday season, be sure to visit Gator Tots. This wonderfully unique site was founded by a teacher turned mom who wanted to create a one stop shopping experience that would allow parents to purchase high quality educational toys and books. Mission accomplished! Gator Tots has amazing products and the site is very well organized. You can shop by age, brand, or even price range. The customer service is fantastic and shipping costs are minimal (free if you spend over $75).

Another great feature of Gator Tots is that all items on the site are "in stock" so no waiting for other companies to drop ship. You order, they send!

One of my favorite products at Gator Tots are their beautiful embossed wooden alphabet blocks. I've seen my fair share of blocks and these are by far superior! They remind me of vintage blocks, old fashioned, simple, and endless play possibilities. These alphabet blocks encourage infants to practice motor skills by stacking and develop cognitive skills through sorting, and for older kids, they're great for letter and number recognition practice.

Made in the USA, the 27-piece set of 1 3/4 inch cubes is made from basswood with bright, child-safe inks. Embossed letters, numbers, and animals provide 4 complete alphabets, 3 sets of numerals, and 27 different animal pictures.

Also check out their fun tees and onesies! Visit Gator Tots today, you may even want to share the site with Santa....

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Epson Stylus CX8400

If you are looking to buy a printer, the Epson Stylus All-in-One CX8400 is the way to go! I love the sleek and swanky design, definitely a nice additional to any workspace. With the Epson Stylus CX8400, you can print, scan and copy with ease. You can even print beautiful photos without the need of a computer, just insert your memory card from your camera and you can view the photos on the 2.5 inch LCD and print instantly! The Epson Stylus CX8400 prints, scans and copies super fast and there is no more waiting for the ink to dry, this printer uses instant drying DURABrite® Ultra Ink! It also automatically adjusts the print quality based on the type of paper you select! The Epson Stylus CX8400 by far exceeds my expectations and is available for under $100! Here are some of the amazing features of this fabulous printer:

  • 2.5-inch tilt LCD to copy and print, PC-free
  • Black and color text up to 32 ppm
  • 4" x 6" photos in as fast as 26 seconds
  • Easy color restoration of faded photos
  • One standard ink set for all your prints
  • Multipurpose card slots to print PC-free%
  • Individual ink cartridges
  • One-touch copying, high quality scanning
  • Smudge resistant documents
  • Reductions/enlargements 25 – 400 %
  • Auto Photo Correction

To get your Epson Stylus CX8400, visit http://www.epson.com/

Baby Angel Bug

I received two extraordinary products from Baby Angel Bug! Both products are amazing and, in my opinion, an essential for your new baby!

The Protect n Play Change Pad is a physician invented change pad which makes changing baby’s diaper super easy! No more trying to distract baby and worrying about baby getting into the mess. The Protect n Play Change Pad keeps baby secure and hands busy and away from the diaper changing process! This handy pad closes up and has 3 pockets and a carrying handle, so you can just change and go! Such a wonderful invention! The Protect n Play Change Pad comes in 2 stylish patterns, Moo Moo Buck-a-roo and Bella Boo!

The Kick and Grow Tummy Zone Development Mat is another physician invented product which encourages Tummy Time, which is very important for baby's development. The Kick and Grow Tummy Zone supports baby’s core while promoting hand/eye coordination as baby plays with the interactive monkey and self recognition with the mirror. There is also a Kick Stabilizer which encourages baby’s natural instinct to push which helps leg development and strength. What a wonderful interactive development toy for baby!

To find out more on these great products and pre-order with their amazing introductory prices, visit http://babyangelbug.com


Monday, November 12, 2007

Swanky Holiday Gift Giving: I LOVE Brag A Little A LOT



The holidays are just around the corner and Brag A Little has A LOT to make you smile. Whether you're looking for grandmas, aunts, uncles, best friends, moms, dads, or even yourself, you're sure to find something amazing that will show off your favorite photos. Brag A Little's photo lockets are elegant sterling silver squares that display a picture of your choice. The photo is simply e-mailed over and Brag A Little does the rest. You choose between sepia, black & white or color and the photo is sized to fit the locket which is a 3/4 inch square with beautiful scrolled details around the frame. You can choose from various necklace styles and lengths or you can buy "a la carte." There are also beautiful bracelet sets that allow you to display multiple photos. And, for the men in your life, the key chains are amazing! There's even a golf bag clip set. Oh, and one of my favorite things, if you decide you'd like to show off a different photo, Brag A Little will change it out for you!

I wear my Brag necklace daily and get tons of compliments. I love that the necklace shows of my little ones, but it's also a fabulous piece of jewelry. The quality is impeccable, the style is unique, and it's my favorite part of getting dressed!

Visit Brag A Little today, you may even want to forward the site address to your hubby!

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Turkey Time with Olive Kids!


It's almost time to gobble up the yummiest meal of the year! This Thanksgiving, decorate your table with the most adorable place mats around. Olive Kids' personalized place mats will perk up your table and put smiles on the faces of guests of all ages. I say order them for everyone who will be there or at least for those sitting at the "kid's table."

For more information visit www.olivekids.com


Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Cascade Complete

Cascade Complete does all the work for you and there is no need to pre-wash your dishes anymore! This new formula dissolves tough food particles and leaves your dishes sparkly clean! To make sure your Cascade Complete works to its maximum effect, always fill all your detergent cups with Cascade Complete (and even overflow if you have hard water) and make sure your rinse aids are full. For more Dishwasher Tips, visit:

http://www.cascadeclean.com/sites/en_US/cascade/tips/index.shtml

Cascade Complete is available in Fresh Scent, Citrus Breeze Scent®, and Melon Blossom and can be purchased at your local grocery store, Amazon.com or Drugstore.com.

Visit www.CascadeClean.com

Hedvig Bourbon

I have the Fuschia Lucas diaper bag and it is absolutely gorgeous! Not only is it chic and stylish but very functional. The Lucas is a generous sized diaper bag (16” x 13” x 3.75”) with 3 external pockets, 3 interior pockets, pacifier/key clip and a cell phone pocket (very handy)! Also, included is a stain resistant matching changing pad. The Lucas is stroller tote with a cool strap system that can instantly be converted to into a shoulder bag! How cool! Each bag is handmade in New York City and is available in several funky fabrics! Hedvig Bourbon also has a line of stroller liners, diaper & wipes pouches, and changing pad clutches!

All Swanky Moms receive 20% discount on any diaper bags & accessories until
Dec. 31, 2007. Will be applied after the purchase, email sales@hedvigbourbon.com and mention coupon code "swankymom".

Visit www.hedvigbourbon.com

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Simply Silhouettes, Simply Unique, Simply the Best


Ok, I am self professed "bag" a holic. I have tons of bags, purses, diaper bags, messenger bags, I love them. However, since I received my messenger bag from Simply Silhouettes, nothing else has left my closet. If you're looking for a way to wow a family member this holiday season, perhaps even evoke tears of joy (that's how beautiful the products at Simply Silhouettes are), you must visit their site and browse all of their amazing products. The messenger bag I have features two silhouettes, both of my little guys facing each other. What is fantastic, is how easy the whole process was. I Simply had the boys turn to their side, snapped a photo, noticed how large their heads are, and then e-mailed the photos over! I received a proof in just a few days. It was AMAZING how detailed the silhouettes were. I mean, completely obvious that it was my boys. Everything from the shapes of their noses to wisps of hair. When my bag arrived, I couldn't wait to show it off. Everywhere I go, people ask me about it. I'm telling you though, there are so many fabulous items on the site, it's hard to choose. I'm also in love with the jewelry and I think the room canvases would make unbelievable decor in a child's bedroom or playroom.

Oh... and just in time for the holidays, Simply Silhouettes has a new line of beautiful cards. The cost of the cards includes 4 silhouettes (you can pay a little extra for more than four if you need to). You can even include your pets, how fun is that? AND it doesn't stop there, check out the Christmas ornaments, think Grandma, she'll FLIP for these!

Visit Simply Silhouettes and make it your main holiday shopping stop, you will love the quality and the memory that it preserves is just priceless. I thing I may have to make the ornament a yearly tradition!

For more info, visit www.simplysilhouettes.com