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 7

yer lucky...

THAT I HAVE SO MUCH NEWS TO SHARE...

ONE...I changed our logo! Come on...you know I got to keep it fresh!!

TWO...FOR THE BABES is now on TWITTER! I will be posting cool stuff that won't be on the blog, so sign up now!!

THREE...Make sure you get your friends to sign up for the email list...the more the merrier!

FOUR...TA DA!

WE ARE NOW ON THE WEB! Don't worry, the email list comes out first! Also when you are on the email list, you will be updated on cool events in your area. The blog won't have the events, just the FOR THE BABES blog! Check it... www.forthebabes.blogspot.com

CHECK US OUT ON TWITTER HERE!

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yer lucky...THAT I'M A SOFTIE!This is a great little book I found on Etsy! The book is called SOFTIES ONLY A MOTHER COULD LOVE: LOVABLE FRIENDS YOU CAN SEW, KNIT, OR CROCHET. Now I can't sew, knit, or crochet but I am told that even if you don't know how its super easy to do! This how-to book is written by some creative babes named Jess Redman and Meg Leder! Thanks gals! There are going to be a lot of happy kiddos! (mine might be a little warped, but that is why only mothers love them, right!?)

PURCHASE YOUR SOFTIE BOOK HERE!

MAKE YER OWN SOFTIE HERE!!!

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yer lucky...THAT I FOUND A WAY TO SPORT YER BABES AGE!Okay Okay...This is one of my new fave mom designers, Jen Renee! Jen Renee, can you hear us!? We love you at FOR THE BABES!! Jen designs cute little tshirts for yer babe's birthdays, or she can also design custom tshirts! All you do is click the link below, browse what she can do, and order! Just contact her for custom orders!! Yer tot will be stylin' and profilin' at his/her birthday...or no occassion at all, except just being cute!

ORDER ONESIES OR TWOSIES OF JEN'S DESIGNS HERE

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yer lucky...THAT THIS MAN-BABY WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH!HA HA! If you haven't seen this commercial yet, here it is! I was crying! If only....

WATCH HERE!

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yer lucky...THAT YOU CAN ORDER YER FREE CHILD SAFTEY KIT!What do you have to lose? No gimmicks here! Sponsored by the Polly Klaas Foundations. You want your child to be safe. The saftey kit is FREE. Um, any questions?

CLICK HERE TO ORDER YER CHILD SAFTEY KIT!

FOR THE BABES::Now on the web!

Hey babes! For The Babes is now finally on the web! Whew...took us long enough, right!? Of course we are a fairly new blog for all of you newbies out there, but we are going strong. Make sure you sign up on our email list, so you will get the emails first before it is on the blog and we will also update you on events in your area that won't be listed on the blog!

www.forthebabes.blogspot.com

We are still running the contest til April on who refers the most people to sign up for the email list. You can win some of the products that For The Babes has featured!! so get on it, babes!

We are also now on TWITTER so sign up! You can get real time info on cool items and events!

Holla at yer gal!
-jenn