Sunday, August 30, 2009

Come Fly With Me


When you are traveling with an infant lap child it's hard not to wonder about their safety if something were to happen or if you hit turbulence. B'Air Flight Vest® is a great way to ensure the safety of your infant without constraining them so much that they are uncomfortable. The vest attaches you to your baby by strapping it to your lap belt. You can find this product for $29.95 at www.familytravelgear.com

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Back to School Gifts


Germany has a sweet tradition to celebrate a child's first day of school. Parents give their child a Schultüte, a giant paper cone filled with school supplies and small gifts-- and http://www.chasing-fireflies.com/ has reinvented that sweet tradition with these wonderful back to school cones. This is a sweet gift to give your child on that first day, which can be so nerve-wracking. They cost $65.00 and come in boy or girl colors.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Ride in Style


We are struggling with teaching our six year old how to ride a bike without training wheels. I wish I would have known about the strider bike a few years ago! This neat bike allows children to learn to ride initially by using their feet and then coasting on two wheels, when they get uncomfortable, they just put their feet down for balance. Eventually, they learn to ride on just two wheels. The great thing is that you can ride on any surface and they come in many colors! Made for ages 2-5, this is a definite win. You can find them at http://www.theportablebaby.com/ and they are priced around $95.00.

Clothing Marker


Summer is disssapearing and it is time for school once again. Last year at this time, I blogged about labels and this year I found another great way to mark your kids clothes. Check out this clothing marker from http://www.personalcreations.com/. It's a stamp that marks your clothes and the insignia wont wash or fall off. It cost 19.95

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Polka Dot Designs


Last year for my daughter's birthday, I was in a bind. Work was hectic and there was no way I could drag myself to the invitation shop to order her party invites... lo and behold that is when I stumbled upon http://www.polkadotdesigns.com/. The invitation selections are outstanding (as is the stationary) PLUS, I saved on time and gas (totally eco friendly). Check them out, you wont be disappointed. And for those of you who like to procrastinate, they have super express service available.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Car Seat Covers


So, I had never purchased a car seat cover becuase I always felt they were more decorative than useful, until my hip hooligan got very sick in her seat. We tried to pull apart the seat to wash it but after frustrating hours, we never we able to get it disassembled. A that point, I heavily regretted no car seat cover. We ended up buying a new car seat altogether. And on top of that, I had just met the owner of Tatr Tots on a flight who had just told me about her company and great car seat covers. I took all of this as a sign from above- its time for a blog post. Anyhow, to save you buying a second car seat, check out http://www.tatrtots.com/ and look at the beautiful car seat covers. They run around $96.00-11.00 for infant or toddler seat covers and trust me, its worth it!