Yoga Fun for EVERYONE!

I recently received a WONDERFUL set from Jenn Macris jmacris@hotmail.com of Barefoot Books. The set included The book My Daddy is a Pretzel, Yoga Pretzels, and Mr. Pretzel. This set is so much fun for the whole family. The book, by Baron Baptise, has been featured on Good Morning America. It is great book that allows kids and adults to explore yoga together. The story links yoga poses with things from everyday life. Its colorful illustrations show you exactly how to do the different poses. Yoga Pretzels, is a set of 50 fun yoga activities printed on cards with wonderful illustrations, designed for both kids and grown-ups. Mr. Pretzel is a super cute "bendy" figure of the dad featured in the story. He comes with a little yoga mat and you can bend him into all of the different poses. This is truly a fun and educational set. It promotes healthy living, achieving your full potential, and having fun! To purchase any of the beautiful books published by Barefoot Books please contact Jenn at jmacris@hotmail.com . This "Yoga" set makes a great gift that everyone in the family will enjoy!

On a side note, I recently started taking hot yoga (90 minutes of yoga in a 90 degree room). It is truly amazing. My 4 year old was so curious about it and was asking lots of questions. When the set arrived, I was so excited that I could show him what yoga was. His first response was, "Mom, do you have a yoga mat with pretzels on it?"

Rosie Jane Cosmetics

I have just discovered the BEST line of cosmetics. It is called "Rosie Jane Cosmetics". They offer a simple and "back to basic" approach to makeup. There are four fabulous products that you simply must have!
Eye Hints in 3 great colors that add a subtle hint of color
Lip Dew in 3 highly moisturizing flavors ( and they smell devine!)
Cheek Gloss in 3 easy to blend colors. It is made to enhance the natural glow of your skin.
Eye Define also in 3 colors. Made with a slanted top for easy defining to make your eyes pop!

The creator of Rosie Jane Cosmetics, Rosie Johnston is completely adorable! Check out her profile at the link below. What a success!

For more information and where to purchase, please visit Rosie Jane Cosmetics!

P.S. They offer really great service, too!

Bumbo Seat

The Bumbo Seat is a revolutionary new product with world wide patent rights that is loved by moms and babies everywhere. The Bumbo's unique design positions babies comfortably while enabling them to sit up and interact with their surroundings in ways they never could before. Bumbo babies can sit upright all by themselves from as soon as they can hold their head up.

Why you must have a Bumbo Seat:

- The Bumbo Seat's key feature is that it places your baby's bottom at a lower level than the leg openings. This seating position provides excellent support for the lumbar area of the vertebral column
- The Bumbo is lightweight (only about 3 pounds) so it can easily go to grandma's house or anywhere you travel.
- Hygenic coating wipes clean in seconds.
- The front support keeps your baby from sliding forward.
- The Bumbo is soft and comfortable for your baby.
- No straps or fasteners required.
- The Bumbo is made of environmentally friendly polyurethane foam.
- The Bumbo can be used on any solid, level suface.
- Bumbo has a favorable orthopedic effect to assist in the correct spinal development of an infant.

To buy your bumbo seat, visit www.stylishlyprotected.com

Gorgeous Beaded Charm Ring

When I first saw this ring, I fell in love with it. What fun! It is created on a hand-crafted sterling silver band using vintage, lucite flower beads in peach and garnet. What style! This gorgeous piece is a great way to get your wardrobe ready for the summer. How Unique! This one- of-a-kind ring has slightly loose beads so they can be arranged each time you wear it. Priced at $34, this extrordianary piece is a real find! Design by Pink*Papillon Jewels.

Visit Hot Mama Beauty and Style to see this piece and others like it.

Nursing Pillows

Blessed Nest has created a nursing pillow that is not only very stylish but also comfortable! It is made with organic buckwheat hull filling, it is has a removeable slipcover which is 100% cotton and machine washable! The Blessed Nest's Nesting Pillow is the most versatile pillow available.

• Buckwheat filling allows pillow to be repositioned like a beanbag, then holds its shape
• Provides stable body support for baby while nursing
• Quarter moon shape fits every size mom and baby
• Helps to avoid painful contact with cesarean incisions
• Supports belly and back during pregnancy and labor

Blessed Nest products are available through Lactation Consultants, Hospitals and
at fine Children’s stores nationwide. PhotoBugBaby Boutique carries 4 designs which are EXCLUSIVE to their store and these patterns cannot be found anywhere else!

To check out these fabulous pillows, check out www.photobugbabyboutique.com

Something to Brag About

This bracelet was designed just for me by Becci @ Something To Brag About! It is an absolutely stunning sterling silver bracelet with beautiful lavender Austrian crystal stones! I just adore it and have received SO many compliments on it! It also has a matching ring!

To see more of Becci's beautiful jewelry, please visit www.Something2BragAbout.com !

Toddler Change Pad

A beautiful roll up change pad made by Pineapple Cove. This change pad is absolutely gorgeous! It is made with sophisticated prints and trims and is nicely padded to cushion your toddler during a diaper change. The toddler change pad measures 34 x 13 inches and has a zippered clear pocket at the bottom to hold diapers, wipes, cream, etc. The inside is a made with a silky waterproof, wipe clean fabric. This is a definetly a very chic, upscale product that I would highly recommend to all the Swanky Moms out there!


Visit www.pineapplecove.com today!

See Kai Run shoes

Want to have the swankiest shoes for your little one? We found these fabulous shoes for little feet at Happy Healthy Baby. Our little guy has just began walking, and he is all over the place. These cute shoes are made of soft leather for brand new walkers and come in the most adorable styles. If I could, I would buy the "Eleanor" style for myself! A must have for any swanky baby.

The Snack Trap: Smashed Cheerios BE GONE!

You know the awful sound, that crunch that turns one small Cheerio into a thousand little pieces? Well, worry no more! The Snack Trap provides a GREAT solution to spilled snacks. Perfect for babies and older children too (my 4 year old likes it as much as my 2 year old)! Snack Traps have a unique design that allows hands to go in, yet they keep the snacks from spilling out. The soft plastic lid does not scratch little hands and they are dishwasher safe too. The Snack Trap comes in many colors and designs. I purchased the elephant and the giraffe at a local Babies R Us for $4.99 each. You can also buy online directly from the manufacturer.

A Great New File

Having the right beauty tools can make all the difference in your beauty routine! This ergonomically curved nail file looks cool and works great. It has two layers of honeycomb medal so you can shape and smooth edges in one step. It is washable and won't dull quickly like paper files do. Look for the Revlon Expert Effect Curved Nail File at drugstore.com and other drugstores for less than $6.

Chic Diaper Bag!

This diaper bag is so chic! Carry your baby belongings in style! It is very roomy and features one pocket and a sippy cup holder. You can even get the matching wipes case and change pad ~ all 3 items for under $50!!

Visit www.thedelightedchild.com today!

Daddy Needs a Time Out Too!

Even Daddy needs a time out once in a while! Time Out Spots now has tees for dad too! They are made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton which makes them super comfy! Available in Grey, Olive, Navy and Chocolate!

To buy your hubby a time out tee visit www.timeoutspots.com!

Frog Pod

Scoop, Rinse, Store!

The Frog Pod is a wonderful and modern solution to keep toys organized and clean! You can scoop up the toys after playtime, rinse them off and put them on the Frog Pod base which attaches to any bathtub wall! It can also be screw-mounted to any wall if you prefer. The Frog Pod also has a built in shelf to store your tot's baby shampoo and body wash and the frog's fingers and toes can put used to hang bath accessories! A very hip way to keep those bath toys free of yucky mildew!

Visit Boon Inc today!

Bling Baby!

This is a "must have" for every Swanky Baby out there! This blinged out pacifier is made with authentic Swarovski© crystals and comes in a variety of different colors and designs. Bling Baby also has jeans, tees, onesies, hats and burp cloths all embellished with Swarovski© crystals!



Pop by and get your baby some bling @www.bling-baby.com

Beautify Your Baby Bjorn!

Baby Bella Maya makes beautiful covers for front baby carriers including the Baby Bjorn. They use gorgeous fabrics and come in a variety of prints. Fabrics range from Asian silkies to fabulous "Mink." They even have camo versions in both blue and green for when Daddy's wearing. This great product turns an ordinary carrier into an extraordinary accessory!

Patemm Pads

What a fabulous idea! So stylish and practical! A round change pad with pockets for diapers, wipes, or even a change of clothes. The Patemm Pad comes in 2 sizes, (24 and 30 inches) and a variety of stylish oilcloth prints! It also has 4 outside handles allowing you to fold and unfold it with one hand! The oilcloth material makes it so sensible and easy to keep clean. This is definetly not your average change pad! The Patemm is truly a great product and very high quality. Take your baby off those cold, unsanitary change stations and put them on a Patemm! A "must have" for the diaper bag of every Swanky Mom!



To buy your Patemm Pad, visit www.patemm.com today!!

Swanky Belts

These belts are fabulous! They are so stylish and very study! My sons have used other boutique belts and they were nothing like these! Swanky Baby Belts are made with funky fabrics and have an inner belt lining to make the belt very strong and not flimsy! They are custom made and come in 2 sizes, Small/Medium (25”) & Large (30”). Your Swanky Baby will be SO stylish and envied with one of these belts! A "must have" for every Swanky Baby and Toddler!



Visit Swanky Baby @ www.swankybaby.com

Make 'Change' A Little Easier

Changing your baby while you are out and about can be a stressful moment.
You have to worry about the cleanliness of the 'table', is there a sink nearby because I am out of wipes?, is there even a change table or a big enough counter in this washroom to change a baby?
Pick yourself, and your baby, up a 'Change Wallet' from Great Expectations. Unzip a padded change mat, equipped with pockets to hold all of your essentials, and change your baby wherever you feel fit. The Change Wallet conveniently snaps right on to your stroller's handle, so you will never be caught without a safe place to change again!
Available online and through a selection of retailers worldwide.

Be the Artist of Yourself!

"UdefineU is a video program that brings together top fashion and style consultants to share the essential elements of poise, posture, voice and speech, etiquette and style, to make the woman vibrant, modern and fully in control of her message to the world." (from UdefineU site)
Sounds great to me! Check it out for yourself!

Celebrate

Check out this great site, Eva's Parties they carry tonnes of fabulous items for the home, personalized baby gifts and children's items!

- Each item shipped directly to the customer!
- Free personalization
- 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee

Visit Eva's Parties today!

Simple, yet Elegant

Heidi J. Hale handcrafts these beautiful pieces of jewelry upon order. She uses sterling silver wire and a variety of unique gem stones. She offers a large selection of necklaces, rings, bracelets and more. Perfect for the mom that is simple, yet elegant.

Tired of the boring Band-Aid?

Looking for some fun and funky bandages for the whole family? Archie McPhee can help you out. They offer a wide variety of fun bandages that can make boo boos feel better and look great too! They come in "old fashioned" metal tins and cost $4.95. Most styles come with 25 bandages and a free toy! The bandages can be purchased online. You have to check out the different varieties. They have Boo Boo Kisses, Sushi, Cowboy, Pirate, Tiki, and even strips of Bacon and more! Sure to put a smile on the face of someone with an ouchie.

Growing Like A Weed

Children's growth is quite rapid during their first year, then slows until their second birthday. From year 2 until puberty, a typical growth pattern of a child is in the area of 2.5 inches per year.
At this rate, it feels like your child will end up a giant! We, as parents, tend to take an occasional moment to cherish our babies' baby-ness, realizing that they do grow so fast.
Recording your child's growth will forever keep their baby-ness in your memory. Hip growth charts from Dolce Mia are sure to add a little flair to baby's room, too! From trucks and farms to butterflies and cowboys, Dolce Mia's collection will keep 'em growing in style. Each Growth Chart comes equipped with all the growing essentials, such as 20 stickers to mark special occasions. Geez, they do grow fast!
Source: Rieser P, Underwood L. Growing Children: A Parents Guide. 5th edition, Genentech Inc., 2002.

Vintage Jewelry

Angel Court offers a wide variety of vintage jewelry ~ they have beautiful brooches, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more! There is something for every style from punk to classic and everything in between!


Pop by and check them out at www.angelcourt.com

For Your Little Athlete

For your brave little athlete, the winner of the little league game, comes an ice pack that they won't be embarrased to use on the field.
The Boo Boo Buddy Cold Pack-Sports is the big kid version of the Boo Boo Bunny. A 30 minute frozen gel pack in the form of a football, baseball or basketball, the Boo Boo Buddy remains flexible when frozen, and is non-toxic. Fever Buddy is a headband version which fits onto your child's forehead with a soft elastic strap. Perfect for this cold and flu season!
Boo Boo Buddy products are available at a great selection of locations, for little athletes everywhere.

Make Brushing Easy: The Fire Fly Tooth Brush

The Fire Fly Tooth Brush by Dr. Fresh is pure genius! We just picked one up at Target for under $1.00 and my son thinks it's the best thing on Earth! The Fire Fly Tooth Brush lights up (with blinking lights) for 60 seconds when you push the bottom of it. It flashes for 60 seconds and then automatically shuts off. This helps teach little ones, and big ones too, how long they need to brush. You can start with one minute, and then move on to longer amounts as your child gets older. The goal is to brush for 3 minutes. The Fire Fly comes in 6 different colors and for under a dollar, you can afford buy one of each! You will love this! This product is available in most chain type stores, however I found them online for a great deal too. Visit http://www.dentist.net/fire-fly-toothbrush.asp and get 2 for only $1.75 plus shipping!

Birthday Suit Body Butter

This is body butter is awesome! It smells absolutely delicious too, sort of like angel food cake! Mmmmmm!!! It is so rich and creamy and not at all greasy. Body Suit Body Butter is spiked with Shea Butter for moisturizing and Jojoba oil to maintain hydration. It also has little Vita Burst beads which dissolve and release Tricolsan and Vitamin E.

I would definitely recommend Body Suit Body Butter to all my fellow Swanky Moms!

Visit www.raw-beauty.com to re-hydrate your birthday suit!

Be Remembered With Style

Are you a busy mom who fumbles through diaper bags and purses to find a pen and paper to give out your number for carpool or playdates? For those people you meet on a casual basis, coco-pink has created these hip calling cards. Hand them out and be remembered with style. A variety of styles are available at coco-pink.

Almost Too Cute to Eat!

Too bad Valentine's Day is only a few days away, as these would've been a great little item to pass out to loved ones! These adorable photo cookies by Mrs. Beasley's are almost too cute to eat. The cookies come in a variety of shapes, including a circle, rectangle, and even a heart! Any scanned photo can be used and you upload right on their site. The cookies can be shipped anywhere and have a long shelf life as well. If you have a store near you, they can be ordered online and picked up at the shop. This would make a SUPER CUTE birth announcement or you could even send one wrapped in cello with pretty ribbon along with a birthday, anniversary, engagement, or shower invitation. SO CUTE!

A Must Have for Pregnant Women!

This great new product is called Bella Band. It is a fashion accessory that all pregnant women must have! Bella Band is a seemless knit band that you wear at your waistline. Use it over your unbuttoned pre-pregnancy pants or over slightly big maternity pants (no one will have a clue that your pants don't fit!). Wear it to keep your belly covered when your maternity shirt rises or is just to short at the end of pregnancy. It gives a cute layered look to your tops. If Bella Band was out when I was pregnant, I would have had one in each of the 7 great colors!

Snuggle Heart Comfy

This is the perfect Valentine's Gift for any child! This blanket is absolutely gorgeous and it is SO soft! They are made with soft minky chenille fabric and backed with silky satin and in the shape of a heart! These blankets come in three beautiful colors. Tots and Tails Designs also make a similar blanket for boys the shape of a cowboy boot for the little cowboy in your life! Very unique and so swanky!!

Visit www.totsandtailsdesigns.com and check out their swanky products!

Valentine Lingerie Sale

I know it is getting late in the game to order your lingerie online for ValentinesDay but these deals are great! Besides, EVERY night should be romantic, right? Who needs a special day to look great going to bed?! Check out the deals at Bare Necessities! I especially love this J.Lo Chiffon Babydoll, reduced 50% to $23.99!

Baby's First Seat

New! from Prince Lionheart, comes the ergonomic bébéPOD™ . Providing baby with optimal support, this seat is perfect for propping baby up to watch their favorite Baby Einstein video while you get dinner started. Baby's own weight ensures a comfortable position, without the need for straps and belts. Wipable, non-toxic, and available in 3 spring-ish colors!

Traveling With An Infant: The Essentials

You drag enough around in your diaper bag on a normal day out, but when you are traveling-even if it is just for one night-you end up with a suitcase full. It is amazing what you need to pack for your little ones...a huge supply of snacks, a mega size pack of wipes and cloths, 2 thousand diapers, 8 outfits (per day, unless you also pack laundry soap to do 3 loads of laundry per day)...the list goes on.
Sassy Baby makes your travelling life a little easier with disposable changing pads, colorful utensils, and the On-The-Go Feeding Set.
TravelingWithKids.com offers some helpful tips on airplane travel, road trips, and around town adventures with children. With a huge assortment of such travel accessories as the 4-in-1 Germ Protector table bib, TravelingWithKids.com is one site you should not leave home without!

Love the Artwork, Hate the Clutter?

Ever since my son started preschool, I've had a wonderful collection of artwork to display. We used the fridge until the clutter started driving me crazy! I have found the perfect solution for fridge clutter. Pottery Barn makes a "card holder" that can be used to display photos, artwork, etc. neatly anywhere in the house. We installed ours in the kitchen and can now proudly display all of the treasures from school. This item is worth every penny. It looks great and serves a great purpose as well. Also, during the holidays, it will be a perfect place to display cards! Order one today--I'm not sure if it is seasonal, but Pottery barn tends to cycle through their products pretty regularly.

Tarte the Toolbox

A brow box with every tool you'd ever want! Powder, brush, tweezer, pencil, gel-all stowed in a mini matchbook-size kit. Very Swanky! Visit Tarte Cosmetics for more information.

Luxurious Blankets

Every baby loves to hold and cuddle something! Cutie Petutie Originals makes an awesome and very swanky blanket! They also make a mini version, the travel silky! They are so luxurious! I want one for myself! Both my sons have one and absolutely LOVE them! Most children get attached to their blankets and want to bring them everywhere, so why not have something fabulous to tote around!

Visit Cutie Petutie Originals today! They have many beautiful blankets to choose from!

Snug As A Bug

Sending your child off on their first sleepover may be almost as scary, for parents, as their first day of kindergarten. Send them off prepared with the comforts of home! Simply Baby is the creation of one mom who has a feel for comfortable and cozy. From the Lavender scented bed warmers, to the fleecy outfits and snuggly pillows, Simply Baby will keep them snug as a bug all night.
From their 'Siblings Line', the PJ's in a Bag includes a Bed Warmer, 100% cotton flannel pj bottoms, a white tee, all tucked into a drawstring bag with a pocket for their sleep pal.
Be sure to check out Simply Baby's line for babies and moms, too!
Simply divine.