Swimming Strides

A friend of mine who taught swimming classes for many years emailed me about http://www.warmbelly.com/. This site sells wetsuits for children that keep them nice and warm while they are learning how to swim. According to my friend, being cold is the #1 reason children have trouble learining to swim. If they cold, they also get distracted. WarmBelly helps avoid the chills it they are swimming in anything colder than 98.6 degrees. Your child will love the suit as it won't interfere with swimming. They come in all sizes and run about $32.00 not including shipping.

Personlized Gifts for Kids

Check out http://www.frecklebox.com/ for a wide array of personalized gifts for kids. Ranging from books to journals, you can find and personalize anything for your child or as a gift. You can even personalize books about becoming an older sibling which can ease the transition of your child into welcoming a new one. Reasonably priced at around $10.00 these books and journals can help engage your kids in reading and coloring. Also, this site offers personalized decor as well.

Fabulous Favors

Having a party and have no idea what to give as a unique party favor? Check out www.beau-coup.com. They specialize in party favors from kids parties to holiday gatherings. I picked out a sample Fall party favor ($3.95 each) that you can personlize with any name including your Hip Hooligan's. Take time to check out some of their other ideas. I especially loved the mini gum ball machines for a child's party.

Rain, Rain Come and Stay

The season's have changed and they are predicting a lot of rain this Fall. Why not adapt your little fashionista to the El Nino? Check out these cool rain boots by http://www.chooka.com/. They are a little pricier but if you are looking for something different and hip when it comes to rain fashion, this site has it for you.

Snap Caps

For the last few months, I have been following the buzz of Snap Cap necklaces around our city. Made by two young Dallas sisters, Snap Caps are bottle cap designed in hundreds different colors, patterns and sayings that snap onto a necklace with a magnet. They are interchangeable and girls can swap them with friends or just based on their mood. I purchased one a few weeks ago for my daughter and special-ordered a Snap Cap with my daughter's school logo. They go for a little under $15.00 and if you go to the website you can find out where to purchase in your city. (http://www.m3girldesigns.com/). If you don't live near a city, just contact the designers via the website and you are on your way!