Reusable Name Labels

Do you hate writing your child's name on his or her cute bottles, sippy cups or sports bottles or labels that peel off

after washing?

These strechy pre-printed name bands are perfect

and are less than $10 for 4 bands. Check out http://www.inchbug.com/ for details!

Euro-kid

If you like the European look and feel of toys and products, check out http://www.moolka.com/. They have the most adorable plush toys and other items. While the prices might be much higher than you usually pay, the toys are so unique that they will be some of your favorites. Check out the backpacks and bags as well. And, the best news is, that this site avoids any international shipping costs, so the prices are lower than you would usually pay.

Take a Seat!!!

Check out this Combi Zeus rotating car seat! This is a back and time saver for parents and so comfortable for kids. The seat rotates to face you for easy buckling in and unbuckling. The seat can face forward or rear.

It retails for $299.00 and comes in grey or green accent colors.

Watch the demo video at http://www.toysrus.com/

No Matter How You Slice it...

If you are looking for cool baby products ranging from safety to food to clothing items. Check out http://www.onestepahead.com/. Definately sign up for their catalogue if you dont already get them. One thing I found is the Babysteps Multi-slicer which makes cutting up bites sized fruits and foods a breeze. If that's not your thing, check out their other products.

A Week to Remember

Getting kids dressed for school or daycare can be enormously stressful on even the best of mornings. A great solution to keep your kids organized and help get them on their way is a Weekday Organizer from Lillian Vernon (http://www.lillianvernon.com/) that hangs in their closet. In the morning when you are bleery-eyed, you don't even have to think about what the kids are going to wear for the day. I also put school work and things to remember in the organizer and it works like magic.

It comes in pink pastel or blue and sells for around $19.00

Pop Culture

For those of you who are always looking at the cutting edge of fashion for your kids, go no further than http://www.babywit.com/. They have amazing pop culture and artist designed T's and fabulous unique gift ideas. Cute statment T's can be picked up for around $20.00.

With Summer upon us, flip flops are the thing to wear. Havaianas are great for kids. They are soft and easy to wear, especially for the first time flip flop wearer. Another comfortable alternative for kid are Reefs. You can get both online or at stores like Nordstroms. They run about $16 and although they are a bit more expensive than their counterparts, the comfort for your kids will ensure that they dont end up in the back of the closet. And they come in super cute colors and patterns. For babies, the Havaianas come with straps in the back.

Cereal Killers

So, your kids are begging you for Fruit Loops but you dont want to give them all of that sugar. What do you do? Barbara's Organic Wild Puffs can help you solve the problem of colorful cereal that looks fun without all of the extras. Made with organic cane juice, kids can have their cereal and eat it, too! You can find this brand at Whole Foods, Central Market and in the Organic aisles of your local grocery store. It runs around $3.00 a box.

Yummy Yummy... I Have Love in My Tummy

Looking for a great snack that won't ruin dinner or their health? Brother's All Natural has Apple and Pear crisps that are availible in bulk at COSTCO. These are freeze dried fruits that are low in calories and taste great! One bag of Crips is equivilant to 2 servings of fruit. Another bonus, because they desolve in your mouth, they are ideal for little kids.

Green Clean Machine

If you have kids who like to help you clean around the house and chemicals make you nervous, I have found Clorox Green Works to be a great option. The products are made of all natural products that arent harmful. It does the job and kids can help clean.

Shoe Fetish

Lelli Kelly's are amazing colorful shoes that are beaded and come in many different styles. The high-tops, while they have laces in the front, actually have zippers on the side for easy-on-easy-off. As for the price, they are super expensive at most retail stores, I suggest checking out Ebay or Amazon to get a deal on these shoes. They will become your daughters favorite shoes.

For those of you who havent heard of it, or tried it, Ian's frozen food is a fantastic option for your little one. Ians is all natural, antibiotic and hormone free food for you or your child. When you are in a pinch, or let's face it, just tired, pop these in the oven or microwave and feel guilt free! You can find this brand at Whole Foods or other alternative food markets. And best of all, the it tastes good. Now, if Ian's could just do your laundry or clean your house....

Sir Poops-A-Lot

Looking for a diaper solution that wont clog up landfills or make you feel guilty about harming the earth? G Diapers are a great solution. These flushable diapers with stylish covers are beginning to be all the rage. I found they work best for the youngest ones (before they get too messy) especially when you are changing wet diapers every 5 mintues. Check them out at http://www.gdiapers.com/

They Pail in Comparison...

Wondering how to store your kids things and still have them look cute? I found that buckets are a great option. Check out these Pottery Barn Kids buckets that you can have personalized and then hang on the wall. They hang well on the wall with a J hook that you can get from any hardware store. I used mine for the bathrooms, personalized with the kids names. Each is filled with their own bath toys and when it is time for a wash down, I just pull the bucket off the wall. Easy clean up and cute to boot!

Uniform Sales!

So, for those of you who have kids going to school this year for the first time or returning, its uniform sale time! Check out Gymboree for a few uniforms that just were marked down. They have great plain collared shirts that you can have embroidered on the collar or chest for a personal touch. Update- Gymboree has sold out of uniform clothes, but check ou tthe GAP- there are lots of styles on sale

So, everyone is worried about bisphenol A, otherwise known at BPA, which is found in many plastic water bottles. One trendy solution is to switch to the SIGG water bottles which are environmentally friendly and chemical free. Found them the other day while wandering around at Whole Foods. You can get lots of different colors and styles and they make sippy cups out of the same material. For a greater range than what they have at the store, check them out at http://www.mysigg.com/. They run between $15 to $20. Super cute for kids and hey, they give you peace of mind, too!