issue 11. H A L L O W E E N edition. muuuhahaha.

BOO. i know i scared you because it has been so long. we have been so busy with the end of summer. family birthday parties. family vacation. weddings. woooh. we are definitely ready for halloween, are you!

 pumpkin knits.

aw. when you see this, you can't help but smile and smell the baby lotion on that new born babe. this cute fall ensemble is hand made by MAMA ROSA'S KNITS. made with love, this is the perf outfit to dress your newborn in for taking big bro or big sis out for trick or treating. yup. then of course your babe can still wear this sweet little punkin' outfit through thanksgiving. i can already see it with a white little onsie. makes my heart melt. come on..this is a must have for the newest addition. mama rosa sells these and more cute sets on her etsy site.  check out more kicks and caps here for yer lil' punkin! 

costumes.

you can't go wrong with some of these unique and adorable costumes by NotTheKitchenSink. you know you want to be the parents at the party with the best costume. i know how you think..

scary spider

noodle bowl

 
sushi

 

babylegs.

you know I love me some BABY LEGS. here are some great lil' halloween nuggets for costume ideas! Click the pic to order yers!!

Issue 10 :: Hello. My name is summer.

hello. my name is summer.

sorry for the delay. i had an amazing blog that i was going to send out, but somehow it got erased. ugh. now, i have even jucier nuggets to show you because i have been saving up! my next issue will not take this long to get out to you. promise. fingers crossed.

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MY NAME IS...THE KETTCAR
Holy Moly! You know your tot will love riding on this peddal 4-Wheeler! This is the Kettcar. It is a peddal 4-wheeler that is great for ages 4-7 yrs. Come on...you know you secretly would have one if they made them for adults! This ride has an adjustable racing seat (in case you have a shorty!) and a handbrake that will stop both wheels on a dime (and great for spin-outs!)! It is also made out of non-toxic, fade-resistant, non-scratch paint! You def need that in case you have a bruiser on yer hands!
BE COOL AND GET YER KETTCAR HERE!

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MY NAME IS...NESKAT (she makes the cutest hairbows ever!)

Its hot ouside! Get the hairs out of yer babes face with these cute handmade hair clips by Neskat! Neskat is a Grandma, Momma, & Daughter team, who handmake these hairbows with love...and we love them! When she keeps them in her hair...my babe, Taylor, struts these hairbows! Right now she is offering a SALE from 7.21.09 - 7.31.09 for her daughter's birthday! Buy 4 clips and you will get a FREE HAIR CLIP + FREE SHIPPING! You can't beat that!! Thanks Neskat & Happy Birthday to you!
GET ONE FOR YOUR BABE HERE!!

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MY NAME IS...JUMP JUMP!

I don't know if you have seen this COMBI car line, but we are obsessed! We wanted the Combi Car Walker when Taylor was itty bitty, but they were on back order! Well folks, they have now come out with the Combi Car Jumpers! Whewhoo! They come in fun colors like yellow, pink, and black! It not only bounces, but it has a honking horn, cruising music, and toys that attach to the car. It also has a saftey lock feature to ensure your tot's saftey! Let yer babe take the drivers seat! Beep! Beep!

BOUNCE ON OVER HERE TO GET A COMBI ACTIVITY JUMPER

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MY NAME IS...I'M STARTING A TERRARIUM

Have fun with your kids and show them how the grass isn't always greener...hee hee! Moss grows on the forest floor attached to bark, under trees in nature. Now you can have a terrarium in your home that mimics this. It is a fun little project for kids and can teach responsibilty since they have to take care of it and water it to make it grow! Greenbriar makes these cute ones, or you can make your own with the directions below.

HOW TO MAKE A TERRARIUM

Step 1

Select a glass container. Large jars, compotes or aquariums are all excellent choices for building a terrarium. Make sure to clean it well with hot, soapy water before you start.

Step 2

Next you want to create the terrarium's drainage layer. Layer about an inch of large pea gravel in the bottom of the container. If the container has a narrow opening, create a funnel with the paper, then pour the gravel through the funnel and use a chopstick to move the gravel into place. Add a ½-inch layer of ground charcoal over the gravel.

Step 3



Pour 2 to 3 inches of fresh potting soil over the drainage layer. Use a sterilized soil mix. The soil and drainage layer should take up about 1/4 of the terrarium container's space.

Step 4

Select small plants that all require the same type of care. For example, use all tropical sun-loving or all drought-tolerant plants. Never mix plants with different growing requirements.

Step 5

Think about how you want to place the plants within the container. Taller plants should go in the back of the jar and shorter ones in the front. Dig planting holes in the soil with a chopstick or your hand if it fits through the container's opening.

Step 6

Remove the plants from their containers. Trim off any yellow or brown foliage. Remove any extra soil from around the roots, then tease the roots apart gently, and place the plants into the planting holes. Cover the roots with soil and gently firm the soil around each plant.

Step 7

Water the terrarium after all the plants are in place. Use a funnel to wash the sides of the terrarium as you water.
Step 8
If you created a tropical terrarium, you have the option of covering the jar with a lid or glass dish. This step will seal the environment and create a miniature rain forest. Just be aware that sealed terrariums are at risk of overheating if placed near a sunny window. Skip this step if you used drought tolerant plants, such as cacti and succulents, as it will create too humid of an environment for them.

ORDER YER TOT A GREENBRIAR TERRARIUM HERE

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MY NAME IS...BABY'S ONLY DHA SUPPLEMENT
This is a product that our friend Kevin & Cristina recommended after giving it to their babes! Thanks guys! Its called Baby's Only DHA. It is an organic product that comes in powder form and is used to add nutrients to a sippy cup of milk (or juice!). This is used when your baby is done breastfeeding or drinking formula and is transitioning to drinking whole milk. This will help continue to give your tot the nutrients and fatty acids that the babes was getting while breastfeeding or formula feeding. Per their website "DHA & ARA long chain fatty acids are important for infant development. These fats are known to concentrate in the gray matter of the baby’s brain and eye retina starting in the third trimester of pregnancy. Breast milk continues to provide an abundance of these fatty acids once a baby is born. If breast milk is not available, then a baby requires a dietary source of these fats, either by synthesizing them from precursor fats (linolenic/alpha linoleic fatty acids) as found in Baby’s Only Organic pediatric formulas; or by supplementing with Baby’s Only DHA & ARA".
They have been happy with the results, and so have we!
YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE INFO ON BABY's ONLY HERE

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MY NAME IS...THE SAFE SIPPY 2
I just bought this for my daughter and I really like it! Its called The Safe Sippy 2 by Kidbasix! It is a sippy cup or a straw cup, depending on which one you want to use! Taylor has been really into straws lately, so this is what I found for her to use and she loves it! She is still learning the whole straw thing, but this cup is great, because you can switch it back to the sippy cup if you need to! It keeps the drink really cold and it is eco-friendly and BPA FREE! They have a bottle version for babies as well as a sports bottle for yer older kids!
GET MORE INFO ON YER SAFE SIPPY 2 HERE

FOR THE BABES:: Issue 9

april showers, bring may flowers...

ok. ok. i know its almost june. sorry for the late may issue, but i still have some great little nuggets to share with you...

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THE DAISY COOKER

Ok...come on now! I think this is one of my favorite items I have found so far! SO PRESH! I can't wait til my babes gets a little older, because she will def be getting one of these! Its designed in France, beautiful wooden play kitchen by Djeco. This little cooker also comes with adorable accessories!

Contents:
⋅ 1 pot lid
⋅ 1 dish cloth
⋅ 1 salt shaker
⋅ 1 pepper shaker
⋅ 2 pots
⋅ 2 cooking utensils

Everything you need for a good wooden meal! Yummy!

GO HERE TO ORDER YER LIL DAISY COOKER!

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SUNSCREEN SLING! - THE MOBY WRAP

If you have a summer baby and want to get outside, this is such a unique tool to have! Its a sunscreen sling! This wrap is made with Raylosan technology, which helps create the sunscreen fabric. Think of the Rayosan™ process as an invisible dye. It acts like a mirror and will deflect the harmful UVA and UVB rays off the fabric. These rays are bounced back and prevented from going through the fabric and harming baby’s delicate skin. Although it is a chemical process, it was tested and passed the certification process, which ensures us that it was tested for harmful substances - and passed. We share It is an environmentally sound processes and you can rest assured that the product you have will not harm you or your child. The only thing is the dye is considered to be durable for the life or the garment, but will start to gradually wash out after 30 washes or so.

GO HERE TO CHECK THEM OUT!

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WEE SQUEEK.

These shoes are perfect for your beginner walkers, or if you just want to know what your little one is up to!! There is no more sneaky sneakerson for them! They have adorable shoes to choose from...OF COURSE the girlie girl selection is better then boys...but what do you expect...us girls have a shoe fetish and it starts early. So there. Love them. Also they donate 5% of their sales to Half The Sky (nuturing care for China's orphaned children) & The Luekemia & Lymphoma Society. Love them more. Now go get some shoes and be a good-doer.

TO SQUEEK, CLICK HERE!

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I PITY THE DROOL

Need I say more? Its Mr. T! On a onesie! This is a must have. This is made by a designer named Bambinamia and is available on the Etsy website! You can get in a onsie or a t-shirt, just be specific when you order. Bravo! We heart.

GET YER OWN MR.T HERE

HAPPY EARTH DAY!

FOR THE BABES:: Issue 8

happy earth day...

Here are some great things to keep you GREEN...

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Stubby Pencil Studio

Great online store for eco-friendly products. They have a lot of great things from toys, art supplies, do-it-yourself kits, birthday party favors, etc. This cute jungle backpack for your kids is durable, eco-coated, cotton backpacks made with an acrylic (not plastic or PVC) coating that makes them permanently water and soil resistant. Easy to wipe clean or machine wash, they have adjustable straps, a sturdy zipper, a loop for hanging, and are roomy inside. Choose from Flora Blue, Hybrid Cars, or Jungle...This is one of the items that was my fave, but I have more. You should definitely check out their other products! You can't go wrong being eco-aware!

Click here to go to the Stubby Pencil Studio site

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RECYCLE

Start recyling at your home! Your lil babes will appreciate it in the future! You can start by labeling trash cans in your house for recylcing products! Here are some recycling decals to get you started!! You get 9 circle decals and you can choose your background color, and the arrows are white. They are about 3 inches wide/tall & custom sizes and amounts are available! Teach your tot to be earth friendly!

Go here to check them out!

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Neat Solutions - Table topper

Ok Ok...I can't tell you how much I love the products of this company. I use the table topper the most! It is such a saver when you go to a restaurant and you want to be able to use the table to feed your child. It has adheasive strips on the top and the bottom so you can easily apply it to the table! I do have to say, my little one likes to pull it off when she is done, but for the most part it is sticky enough to keep it on druing meal time! The BIG PLUS is the placemats and packaging is bio-degradable and eco-friendly! Don't worry, it won't bio-degrade until you dispose of the item...so the shelf life is never a concern! WE LOVE THIS PRODUCT!! They have more products that I think you will love too - changing table covers, disposable bibs, etc. They are availabe at Babies R Us, Target, and other local vendors.

Check Neat Solutions out here!

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