Thursday, April 30, 2009

Ding Dong




It never fails...you finally get your child to sleep and then the dreaded "DING DONG"! It's happened to all of us but now there is a solution...the Bell Blocker! It's simply a doorbell cover with a small sliding door that either gives visitors access to the doorbell or covers it up with with a message of "Please Knock Thank You".
This little contraption will save you so much frustration
and it's only 6 bucks at http://www.babiesrus.com/

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Sprout Baby


While in the grocery store today, I noticed this novel new way to package baby food. Sprout has taken their organic baby food and placed it in a pouch which makes it extraordinarily convenient for travel or when you are simply on-the-go. No more bulky glass containers. The Sprout packages are made with eco-friendly materials that are safe for baby. The food is organic and comes in different stages for your child. Check it out and find your supplier at http://www.sproutbabyfood.com/

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Wet-N-Wild


This is a great way for your hip hooligans to beat the heat this summer. It's a big beach ball sprinkler! It's only $29.00 at http://www.potterybarnkids.com/ and this item has no shipping fees!

Friday, April 24, 2009

Reusable Sandwich Bags


Once you start packing lunch and snacks for your little hip hooligan, you go through hundreds of plastic baggies a year. Why not go for a more eco friendly route? At http://www.snacktaxi.com/, you can find reusable sandwich and snack bags made of adorable materials all for about $8.00. The inside of the snack taxi is made from waterproof materials to protect the food and the cute bag.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Rock On



If you love listening to your i pod while you walk or jog, this innovative product is for you....and your hip hooligan! For less than $30.00 you can listen to your favorite music on speakers that attach to your stroller. Why not share the music with your little one? The Stroll -A -Tune also comes with a carrier for your
i pod/MP3 I found it at www.buy.com for $24.95---Rock on!

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Can It


Ok- so who ever thought that Crayon, Inc would make a drink and that it would be good for kids? I often drink out of cans and my kids always want a sip which is a big no-no in my household at their age. Most of the novelty comes from drinking from cans, so I was really happy to find these drinks. The girls love them and I don't feel guilty about the contents. Below is the manufacturer's description of what's inside:

At Crayons, our refreshing beverages are made with 33% fewer sugar grams while retaining a nice sweetness level that kids love today. Crayons® Fruit Drinks also combine the world’s first SugarGuard™ Protection System to help control the rate of sugar absorption within the body. Combine these benefits with no high fructose corn syrup, only 90 calories per serving, 30% real fruit juice and 25% RDI of Vitamins A, D and E, 100% RDI of Vitamin C, 12% RDI of Fiber and 10% RDI of Calcium, you have a real winner. Crayons® comes in five bold flavors: Outrageous Orange Mango™, Tickled Pink Lemonade™, Wild Watermelon & Berries™, Redder-Than-Ever Fruit Punch™ and Kiwi Strawberry.
Check out the website www.drinkcrayons.com to find out where the drinks are sold.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Make a Wish-o-saurus

What a way to add some spark to a birthday cake! This Wishosaurus is only $6.00 at www.amazon.com and is too cute for a little boy or someone who is as old as a dino!

Friday, April 17, 2009

Potty Caddy


If you are looking for something to inspire your child to use the potty, check out the "Potty Caddy". This caddy comes with a toilet paper roll, magazines for reading on the potty including "Vanity Fairy" and "BQ" Babies Quarterly as well as targets and everything your child needs to take this important step. Written by an M.D. for a child's perspective, the caddy also has materials that answer your child's important potty questions and makes it a process they can understand. You can find it at http://www.target.com/ for around $10.00

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Do It Up!


My Hip Hooligan Sports Spikey Do's So Little Sprout Hair Products Totally Excite Me!
These Styling Aids Are Made For All Hair Types... Products Contain Organic Rosemary to Help Repel Lice & Insects, They Are Made With Natural & Organic Ingredients, Are Free of Fragrance & Soy & Just When You Think It Can't Get Any Better...The Company Does Not Test On Animals! Products Vary In Price & Can Be Found At www.originalsprout.com

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Rookie Moms


I just stumbed across the book "The Rookie Mom's Handbook: 250 Activities to Do with (and Without!) Your Baby" and I wish I would have had it when I had my first newborn. There are simple tools and things to do that can help you through the tough transition of raising a newborn. You can find the book at a great website http://www.rookiemoms.com/ for under $10.00. The book is also a great gift for babyshowers.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Pull 'em Into Town



Who thinks of these things? No, it's not a toy...it's luggage! This piece of luggage has a hard exterior, 4 wheels and a multipurpose strap that can be used to pull ’riders’ or for parents to shoulder carry. I don't know about you but I think this product solves the problem of little legs in big airports. This hip gear can be found at www.luggagepoint.com for just under $50.00

Friday, April 10, 2009

Reading Readiness


Part of reading includes sounding out words, but another huge piece is memorizing sight words. Preschool Prep Series is a series of animated DVDs specifically designed to help with learning sight words. Before you know it, your child will have the basic sight words memorized and will be reading ready! You can find the series by the name of "Meet the Sight Words" at http://www.amazon.com/ for around $10.00. This series has won numerous awards and has been reviewed highly by other parents.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Chickin Feed



This is a brilliant idea to keep your hip hooligans eating well. Chickin Feed is a magnetic board that you put on your fridge to help you keep up with what your family is eating. One side is what your kids need and the other identifies what they have had. Using this super cute board, I could see little ones loving to participate and making it into a daily game. http://www.chickinfeed.com/ offers these tracking boards for about $30.00 and has other items that promote healthy eating habits as well!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Make a Wise Purchase


I stumbled across this Buddha night light while milling around Border's Books and thought it was super cute. Then I saw it lit up in a friend's house and adored the way it calmed her child's room, looked whimsical but not gaudy. These Buddha night lights are just over 8 inches hightand you can choose from six different Buddha child poses. They can be bought for $29.95 from http://www.buddhabuddahlife.com/ or at Borders and they also make banks in the same poses. It's a sure way to light up your little Hip Hooligan's life

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Judge This Book By Its Cover

Every mom must read this one! I had to buy it for the title alone...I WAS A REALLY GOOD MOM before I HAD KIDS--- then after reading it I was pleasantly surprised when the book itself was fantastic. Written by best friends who are mothers, this book contains conversations/interviews with moms all over the country and is a hilarious reminder that we all have similar thoughts, challenges and realities!
$18.95 at www.chroniclebooks.com

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Tame Your Little St. Bernard


A friend of mine at work raved about the Baby Bjorn bib and of course raves like that deserve a post. He stated that this bib was a life-saver for him and his wife who have a super-drooling baby (I have been there and know there is nothing like washing sopping shirt after sopping shirt). It costs a less than $10.00 and you can find it at http://www.diapers.com/