It is now time for my not-so-little one to graduate onto a booster seat. Because of the research I have done, as well as a heartbreaking blog I did last year (LINK), I decided to go with a Britax 5 point restraint booster seat. Of course the prices are always sky high!
Well...I was pleasantly surprised to see that the Britax Frontier is now on sale for $229.99 (regularly $279.99). I have been told this is a temporary price reduction. Bonus, I used a coupon at buybuy Baby and bought the item for $184.00 + tax.
If you don't have a current coupon for buybuy Baby, you can use a Bed, Bath & Beyond 20% coupon. Note, the coupon must NOT be expired and be sure to read the fine print at
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Posted by: Kim in Products, Nursery Know It All on
Oct 08, 2008
I just wanted to let everyone know about a great event being hosted by Daisy Baby.
Join Daisy Baby in hosting baby planner Kimberly Shore Levin of NURSERY KNOW-IT-ALL (www.nurseryknowitall.com) and professional organizer Rachel Rosenthal of ROSEY'S (www.roseysurbanstyle.com) in an open house to discuss everything organization.
Each hour Rachel and I will give a brief overview of getting ready and organizing for baby as well as tips for organizing once your baby/ies arrive. We will also be available throughout the day for individual questions and answers.
Rachel will be discussing pre-baby and post-baby organization including:
** Organizing and Preparing for baby (or babies)
** Time management
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Posted by: Lisa in Workout Mommy, Products on
Sep 30, 2008
A few months back I did a post about the Bisphenol A (BPA) in water bottles and the potential for side effects. BPA is an estrogen-like chemical that can leach into your drink. It may be linked to health problems, including breast cancer and early puberty. Canada is considering banning the use of it altogether.
My own water bottles were not the only issue though. I realized that most of my kid's sippy cups also contain BPA! Why on earth do they manufacture children's cups with toxic chemicals?!
Thankfully, I was able to find the Safe Sippy Cup. It is a non-leaching stainless steel cup with a hard plastic, angled spout, removable plastic handles, and a cool rubber-like plastic sheath.
According
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Under the category of "Too Cute", I introduce to you Handmade Creatures by Angela Lee. I stumbled onto this website while surfing the net. Wow...these little critters are adorable! Plus unlike mass produced soft animals and toys these one of a kind creatures are made with love and pure artist creativity. You don't find that everyday!
Each of Angela Lee's Handmade Creatures is designed to customer specifications. Angela, a graphic designer, reports that she loves inventing these little characters and bringing them to life. Selling her mini size masterpieces is just an excuse for her to make more. One of Angela's greatest joys is seeing their new parents fall in love with them.
So...
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I've found it! The cure to "Mommy Brain." Well, maybe not the cure, but a definite way to help.
Jooners, an online organizational tool, was founded by a mother of two who wanted to help moms stay on top of all of the scheduling and coordination that comes with having kids. How does it work? The website offers a host of ready-made "people planners" for anything from Carpool to Snack Duty to Organizing Volunteers. If you're like me and often on the coordinating end of these types of tasks, Jooners will be a lifesaver. All you need to do is click on the planner you want to use, fill in any missing details if necessary, and send it to your list of contacts with a personal note. Jooners will even
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Posted by: Teia in Products, Capitol Moms on
Sep 06, 2008
Let me tell you about a fabulous product created by local Rockville mamas that I love for my Zenora, The Kids Busy Box - Deluxe Edition. It is a craft box with instructions and everything (and I mean everything) that your little artist needs to be able to create fun stuff.
The first thing we made was the little royalty crown. It occupied my daughter for 45 minutes as she put little stars on a crown and watched the glue dry. It was crazy easy and a very precious gift to a busy mama -- time. We laughed, took pics and watched her talk about colors and shapes while building another great memory.
I recommend that every house have at least one of these kits; it's a lifesafer and a great present
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We were so lucky to get Leapfrog's TAG Touch Learning System to try out! Chatterbox is just starting to get into electronic toys so the timing was perfect. The TAG is actually a "pen" that a child can run over the words of a book with and have the story read to them. It's a great idea that encourages kids to learn to read. The TAG System comes with a storybook and there is a whole library of additional stories that you can purchase that work with the system. In addition to that, the system connects to the Leapfrog Learning Path that connects the TAG reader to your computer and allows you to track your child's learning progress.
The manufacturer's recommended age for the TAG System is 4 - 8
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Posted by: Amanda in Products, Amanda Carroll on
Aug 18, 2008
Saw this tonight while surfing around for some baby gear at BabiesRUs.com. I was looking for a backpack/sling to carry enough stuff for 2 kids instead of just one, and I stumbled upon this new product. The Daddy Diaper Vest! Here's what the website said about it:
"DadGear introduces the Diaper Vest. This wearable diaper bag is the hottest innovation in parenting gear since the diaper bag itself. Our revolutionary twist on the traditional diaper bag sets the standard for our "hands free" line. Combining comfort and style, you can change, feed, and entertain your child with ease and no one will be able to tell you are wearing your diaper bag. We have strategically placed pockets for all of
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The fine folks at Burger King sent me their new Fresh Apple Fries (and a fly lunchbag!) to try out and I must say, they were a hit with Chatterbox and Giggles. The "fries" (fresh apples cut into fry shapes) were fresh, crunchy and sweet - so much so, that the girls didn't even bother with the low-fat caramel dipping sauce that came with them. I did try the sauce though and it was quite yummy.
It's about time that moms were offered an alternative to boring, fatty french fries for their kids' meals. In fact, it's gotten so that Chatterbox doesn't even eat the french fries anymore. Of course, a lot of the popular fast food restaurants do offer some substitutions, but I think these BK Fresh
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Posted by: Teia in Products, Capitol Moms on
Jul 31, 2008
As I have said before, I love a good sale and I've made a decision about my wardrobe. Let go of the sentimental attachment and only wear things that make me feel and look fabulous -- like a hip mama without the curse of "mommy jeans".
That being said, one of my favorite haunts for great basics is Harold's. I discovered them while I was in Dallas and was pleasantly surprised to find one at Tyson's II.
Right now, is their pre-season sale. You can find great pieces at up to $75 off -- now that's a good deal.
Cross posted on http://capitolmoms.blogspot.com/.
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Posted by: Claudine in Products, DC Metro Mommy, Baby on
Jul 30, 2008
Cravings proudly announces the launch of baby tees that are the latest in mini-chic: cute, practical and stylish. These brand new t-shirts that will surely become the latest must-have for every baby who knows that any meal tastes better once they've splattered it all over themselves.
Check out the website that plays host clothing for adults as well. Too
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Even though my daughter is only 2 years old, it appears that her mates are already adopting DIVA taste in shoes. In all fairness our neighbor who turned me onto Lelli Kelly shoes has a very posh 4.5 year old. Who knew preschoolers were so tied into to fashion? I am suddenly realizing the virtues of a Catholic School education that comes complete with a uniform. If the need to be stylish starts at the age of 4...I am going to have to take out a home equity loan to dress my daughter throughout grade school and high school.
Idle gripes about the cost of fashion aside, Lelli Kelley are absolutely adorable shoes that come the most vibrant collection of colors and designs. It is easy to see
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Ok, I have to tell y'all about the cutest online gift boutique: Ginger Snaps Baby. What's unique about this boutique is that its products are inspired by children of color, which is so great, because chic baby items made especially for brown babies are rare! No matter what the color of your bambino though, you are sure to find something precious at Ginger Snaps Baby. The owner, Michele Duger, was gracious enough to send me some samples of her products, and they.are.adorable! Really. I'm in love with the Bag ID tags personalized with my girls' names. They are just darling. And, I'm a sucker for stationery, so I was tickled pink to receive some personalized notecards in a pretty and stylish
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Posted by: Emily in Veralana, Products on
Jul 21, 2008
I know that many of my clients have been eagerly anticipating the announcement of my holiday special, so without further delay, here it is! As my July special, I am offering clients who schedule and prepay their holiday portrait package this month a complementary session fee, 25 custom-designed holiday cards, and 2 free digital images on CD (along with the rights to reprint them up up 8x10 in size). That's a $430 value, just for planning ahead!
Holiday sessions can be scheduled in September, October, or November.
This year's holiday packages are:
The Holly Package includes one 10x20 storyboard, one 11x14 traditional print, and a $600 print credit
The Mistletoe Package includes one 16x20
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Posted by: Claudine in Tip, Products, DC Metro Mommy on
Jul 13, 2008
The debate regarding the true detriment of the industrial chemical BPA (Bisphenol A) used in bottles, pacifiers and sippy cups, appears to be a moot point. Mothers have spoken and industry leaders such as Avent, Dr. Browns, Nuby and Playtex have given in to the mounting pressure by parents and major suppliers like Babies R Us and Toys R Us.
As of today, almost all of the major players in the baby business have converted to a BPA FREE product assortment for consumers. This comes as welcome news to parents who had the fear of God thrust on them in recent months over the BPA debate. Again, the jury is still out as to the true negative effects of BPA products. But it seems the mere
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