The Perfect Halloween Tee!

Looking for a 100% super cool Halloween tee? Check out the new "Trick or Treat" design at Nursery Rhyme Tease. The shirt comes in both Midnight Black and Tangerine and features a "ghostly" trick-or-treater heading off for a candy filled night. The shirt comes paired with an adorable Halloween story book. All purchases are shipped via Priority Mail, so order today and your little ones will get plenty of wear before Halloween hits. Oh, and just so you know, the ink on the tee glows in the dark, SO FUN!

Visit www.nurseryrhymetease.com & use the code "literacyiscool" for 10% off.

Sponsor: JuJu Beanz

Fun & Fashionable Children's Clothing & Accessories! Handmade clothing by MammaMade, LoopyDesign, Green Little Beans. Funky clothing by Inky Dink, Calico Closet, MimiPi, Mimmi & Maggie, Nano, and lots more! Great gifts from The Piggy Story, Handmade Crocheted Baby Blankets by Nonna Maria, Handpainted sneakers by Snanimals, Diaper Bags by BabyKaed and GORGEOUS Tutu's by Lillyanna! Come Shop with us & ENJOY!

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PEEK A BOO, I LOVE YOU!

I haven't been this excited about a new product in a long time! The Peek A Boo Bag is a genius new toy that every toddler should have. Simple, yet complex, the Peek A Boo Bag is a fabric "pouch" with a clear window. Inside are plastic white beads mixed with several small treasures. A removable fabric tag snaps to the corner to let you know what to "find." The Peek A Boo Bag is designed for ages 3 and up and comes in 3 versions: boy, girl, and ABC. This is the perfect travel toy, it's small, soft, and provides little ones with a QUIET and intriguing activity. Older children can read the tag to find the hidden items. Younger children can just take a peek to find hidden treasures or you can call out items for them to find. The construction is flawless and after LOTS AND LOTS of use, neither of my boys have been able to bust any seams!

The minute I saw the Peek A Boo Bag, the teacher in me went crazy. This is such a fantastic learning tool. The ABC bag can be used for letter recognition, "find the letter C, what sound does a C make, what is a word that starts with C?" Also, it can be used as a spelling activity. Have your child find their name or school spelling words. Another great activity would be to use the boy/girl bags as story or poem starters. Have the child close their eyes, shake up the bag, then open their eyes. The first item they see would be the topic of the story or poem. Do it again and the next item would have to be used in the next sentence.

The Peek A Boo Bag would make a fantastic gift. Visit the Peek A Boo Stuff site today to find out where you can get your own Peek A Boo Bag. Remember, the Holidays are quickly approaching, you may want to tell Santa that Peek A Boo Bags fit in stockings....

http://www.peekaboostuff.com/

Babyville Boutique

Babyville Boutique is a trendy online boutique with a luxurious line of gifts! They have everything from grandpa tees to a fabulous line of diaper cakes, called “Glamourcakes”! Another cute item is the washcloth lollipops! They are so cute! All the items at Babyville are very unique and oh so chic! You will be proud to give a gift from Babyville!

Visit www.babyvilleboutique.com

Add Some Dazzle to Your Gift Wrap!

Want to have the most spectacular looking present on the gift table? Put your gift in some DazzleWrap, and you will! DazzleWrap is an amazing new creation that lets you bring gift giving to the next level of coolness. DazzleWrap's concept was inspired by paper lanterns, and seriously, it's better than a gift bag. It takes less than 30 seconds to wrap a gift (insert gift, & seal the edge). There's no tape, tissue, or other supplies involved, and the best part of all, the recipient can't peek into the bag until present opening time! DazzleWrap has sturdy handles and comes in over 15 patterns. Each pattern comes in 4 different sizes. Whether it's a holiday, birthday, baby, or "just because" occasion, you are sure to find the perfect fit for your gift. Another must have is the DazzleLite! It's a super cool light that you stick inside the package that makes your gift glow! We recently took a birthday gift to a party that was wrapped in the white DazzleWrap with the DazzleLite inside. It was the talk of the party. Everyone wanted to know what the "mysterious glowing package" was as it changed from blue, to green, to red. SO MUCH FUN! Visit the DazzleWrap site today and take advantage of their sampler packages. Remember, the holidays are right around the corner, I think some glowing packages under the tree might be in order!

Check out DazzleWrap at It’s A Wrap Creations www.wrapcreations.com

TUCKler all-carrier blanket by Nika

With the upcoming Fall Season Nika has a wonderful iParenting Award winning product which will be a “must have” if you have a new baby. The TUCKler is a multi-functional blanket that can be used as a traditional blanket, nursing cover, infant carseat blanket, stroller blanket and carrier blanket! The TUCKler is made with a cozy fleece which is reversible and has fleece tabs at the top and an elasticized edge so it can tuck nicely around a carseat or stroller and not allow any drafts or fall off baby. Keep your baby nice and cozy on those chilly family outings with a TUCKler!

Visit www.babynika.com

Daddy's Girl

Do you have a little Daddy's Girl? Well, show it proud with Pumpkin Noodle's gorgeous line of Daddy's Girl Sets! Available in either fig or raspberry! So adorable! Perfect for special occasions and photos!


Visit www.PumpkinNoodle.com

Citrus Silver

I love my new necklace from Citrus Silver! It is SO beautiful and has my two boys names engraved on it! It is such an amazing piece of jewelry that can go with anything, from the most formal of occasions to everyday wear! Very chic and stylish! You choose the pendant, chain style and then your personalization! Each letter is individually stamped with steel hand stamps, producing a clear impression on the front of each pendant. All of the pendants from Citrus Silver are sterling silver and made in Canada with high quality materials. Stamp the names or birth dates of children, grandchildren, special family members or even pets! Perfect gift for a new mom/dad, anniversary gift or wedding gift! What a beautiful and meaningful gift for someone you love! Make an impression with Citrus Silver!

Visit www.CitrusSilver.com

Baby Star

Check out Baby Star’s newest design of blankets, the Star Swaddler Blanket! It is so soft and luxurious with a waffle weave and a decorative star in corner. So cuddly and adorable! Baby Star also carries an amazing line of bibs, burp clothes, bedding and more! So stylish and made with wonderful textures and colors that you and baby will love! Make your baby a star with his/her very own Baby Star blanket!

Visit www.babystar.com

Back to School with Oliver's Labels

Looking for a great way to keep track of "kid" stuff? Oliver's Labels are the perfect solution. Cute designs, high quality, easy to use, and they are the ONLY labels with a unique tracking system. If someone finds something with an Oliver's Label on it, they visit the web address on the label and type in the tracking number that is there as well. You will be notified via e-mail by Oliver's Labels and the person who found your item does not receive your personal info. Very cool! There are tons of designs to chose from. We have the "Outer Space" pattern and they are already on my son's pencils, markers, pencil case, and backpack (the bag tags are a MUST HAVE for back packs). Oliver's Labels also makes clothing labels. Don't let that favorite sweater become an item in the abyss of the school lost and found! Visit Oliver's Labels today and prepare your little ones with their "School Pack." Everything you need to keep track of clothes, shoes, back packs, lunch boxes, school supplies, and more! My son may get lost on the way to his new class, but at least his supplies will be safe and sound. (ha ha....)

School starts in a few days, but no need to worry, Oliver's Labels ship super fast!

S'mores and a Movie, the Perfect Campout!

Summer's grand finale was a family and friend filled camping trip to Mammoth Lakes, CA. The Sierras, so beautiful during the day, there's hiking, biking, fishing, etc. But when night time rolls around, there's the campfire, s'mores and well, that's about it... Not anymore! We actually brought our Epson MovieMate camping with us. We plugged the power into a friend's motorhome and played the movie on the side of another friend's camper! It was so much fun to watch a movie under the stars. The kids were in awe, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, larger than life, a campfire, and s'mores. I think half of the campground joined us and maybe even a bear or two.

The Epson MoiveMate is a portable high quality projector that can turn any wall into a SIMPLE "real life" movie theater experience. Set up is so easy! You literally plug the cord into the system and plug it into an outlet. Voila! With two simple steps, you have your very own portable cinema. What is truly amazing about the MovieMate is that you can adjust the picture size and level with a simple turn of a dial. The picture can adjust from 80" to a gigantic 12 foot image. This means the movie will look great just about anywhere.

Don't have a camping trip planned for the near future? No worries, the Epson MovieMate works just as easily in your backyard. Set up the tent, make some "microwave" s'mores and enjoy!

Visit the Epson site today, and take advantage of their free shipping offer. If you'd rather pick one up in person, they have a store finder too.

Back to Preschool with Doodledoo Designs

Looking for some adorable back to school wear for your little one? Visit Doodledoo Designs for some fun and functional wear. My 3 year old will start school next week for the first time and everyone will know what he wants to be when he grows up thanks to his "Super Hero in Training" raglan tee. I also love the "Rise and Whine" design, so often the case around here! Doodledoo Designs are printed on high quality tees and come in sizes 3-6 months through 6 years. You'll love their fun designs! Visit today to take advantage of their 10% off sale (no discount code required).

LotusPad Kids Yoga Mats

Monkey see Monkey do! Now your child can learn the art of healthy living and use his/her own yoga mat which is made especially for kids! These mats are very high quality and Lotus Pad is now offering free shipping until Labor Day!! These mats are the perfect size for kids and you can get funky straps for easy carrying. Here are just a few of the wonderful qualities of a Lotuspad Eco Yoga Mat for Kids:

• Non-toxic – Most kids’ sticky mats are made with PVC, which leaves a heavy mark both on the environment and on our bodies.
• Safe – The mat provides excellent traction for maximum safety.
• Supportive – The mat’s structure gives great support because it doesn’t bottom-out on hard studio floors like many mats do.
• Hygienic – Closed cell construction doesn’t absorb sweat and prevents bacterial and fungal growth.
• Lightweight – Its size and composition make it easy for even the smallest children to carry with ease.
• Decomposable – Unlike mats made of PVC, the Lotuspad won’t still be around when your children’s grandchildren go off to college! Over time, the Lotuspad will break down into harmless water and carbon dioxide, but not before providing years of good use.
• Attractive – Your kids aren’t boring, why should their yoga mat be? Our yoga mats have elegant dual-sided colors and surface patterns.

To get your mat, http://lotuspadyogamats.com/

Happy Panda

Big is beautiful and that is why Happy Panda exists! Happy Panda is the brand for bigger babies! What a great concept – sometimes when you buy baby clothing, they seem so small, so this is great site for our voluptuous babies! The Happy Panda design system will help customers find a better fit when shopping by age and all their products are tag-less for added comfort! Happy Panda has tees for the whole family, even mom and dad!

Visit www.happypandababy.com/

Enter Coupon Code SWM0917 for FREE shipping and gift wrap on orders of $25 or more!!

Mommy Trends

Wear your bump in style with Mommy Trends! These one-size fits all tees are so soft and stretchy and not to mention, very hip. It will be just like wearing your favorite tshirt pre-pregnancy! From barely showing through to the ninth month, you can wear a comfortable, stylish tee. All of the tees are custom made in the USA and are made with 92% cotton and 8% spandex so they will naturally expand with your growing belly!

To get your trendy tees, www.mommytrendsonline.com

Swanky Summertime Fun: READ!

Well, it's the final countdown. Summer is almost over, depending on your school district, you may have 2 weeks, a few days or maybe, you're already back in school! Regardless, it's still August, which means still Summer. A great way to spend some quality time with your little ones is to spend it together reading. Curl up for bedtime stories, or turn off the TV and pick up a good book. Visit Charlesbridge Publishers for some of the greatest children's titles on the market. They have everything from picture books, to favorite Nursery Rhyme Board books to Art History Books written for children. You can search titles by age range to find the perfect book. Check out their book First Day Jitters. It's a great back to school story and it's currently 25% off!

On a side note, I LOVE to give books at baby showers, Charlesbridge has some FANTASTIC books for moms to be. Take a peek at Global Babies it's a beautiful board book that features amazing photos of babies from around the world. If you know a mommy about to have twins, check out The Baby Shower by Eve Bunting. So Cute!

All books can be purchased directly from Charlesbridge.

Flee Bags

Get your stylish and functional products from Flee Bags for “on the fly’ women! I have the Cool-It Flee which is perfect for a carrying a few cold ones for mom and the kids! You can bring it to the beach, baseball game, or wherever and your stuff will stay cool and protected in this lightweight, durable and water-repellant tote! They also have lots of other oilcloth products including laptop bags, placemats and tablecloths, cosmetic pouches, mini hand bags and more! Flee in style!

To get your flee bag, visit www.FleeBags.com

CharlesBridge Books

Check out Charles Bridge Books for your reading needs! With Back to School just around the corner, it is time to stock up on good reading materials. They also have 25% off “First Day Jitters” to help you prepare you new student for back to school! Tonnes of great quality books for all ages!

Charles Bridge Books also has a K-8 School Division where you will find exceptional school instructional materials for reading, writing, math, science, reading fluency software, and literature collections for all curricular areas.

Visit www.charlesbridge.com

Snobby Babies Gift Baskets

Snobby Babies is THE place to shop for designer inspired clothing and accessories for your baby! I love their products! They also have a new line of chic Gift Baskets! Inside the shower bliss basket is the following:

• 3 Couture Baby Bibs
• Wipe N Go (holds wipe case and a few diapers)
• 2 Custom bottles with covers
• Flower Hat (great for photos)
• Burp Cloth
• Trendy Saying Onesie (specify size below)
• Pacifier Bling Keepsake

This reusable nursery basket arrives packaged with hand tied ribbon and ready for gift giving.

Visit Snobby Babies

Look but Please Do Not Touch!

If you have a baby with health issues and are sick of strangers touching him/her while fast asleep in his/her carseat while out and about, you need to get a sign from Healthly Little Ones!

HLO offers professional quality signs (Healthy Little Ones "On The Go!") that politely say "Do Not Touch The Baby". The signs are cute, friendly and simply attach to your baby's infant car seat carrier handle (or stroller, carrier, diaper bag, etc.) with a special Velcro strap. Let the signs do the talking for you and your baby!

They also provide signs for the home that let everyone know hand washing is a MUST before touching the baby so there are no awkward moments when visitors come to see the baby!


Visit www.healthylittleones.com