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When my husband and I recently planned a few trips that involved flying with our daughter, we knew that we needed to find a way to lug our Britax car seat through the airport. After an extensive search, we came across the Pac Back at One Step Ahead. What a fabulous product! This clever backpack carrier holds your car seat securely on your back, leaving your hands free for your toddler.
Like most mommies, my days of long, luxurious bubble baths have gone the way of sleeping in, ultra low-rise jeans and vehicles that seat less than a sports team.
I definitely could have used one of these when I was pregnant with my son. We all know that stage - the "I can't be comfortable if my button my pants but I don't want to buy maternity clothes" stage. It lasts a couple weeks. (Also known as the "I'm starting to show but I probably just look like I'm fat" stage.) 

Dress your infant for the prom early (the preschool prom, perhaps?) in one of these cute tuxedo onesies made by Little Bones and for sale at the Tot Shop. They come in black or blue, or get the pink one (the "formal dress") for your girl. They go up to 24m.
Slings rank up there with strollers and diaper bags as something that really comes down to personal preference. Every Mom has specific needs when it comes to a sling - although the basics are the same: something that makes it easy to breastfeed hands free and something that makes it comfortable and easy for you to wear your baby, making them feel comfortable and secure.
Looking for a way to motivate your child to stay active and eat healthy? Well, I've got the DVD for you!
My aunt recently sent Jacob the My ABC Bag, a soft book has twenty-six pillow toys corresponding to each letter of the alphabet that sit in their own pockets. The book zips up and is extremely portable, making it a great toy for the car or plane.
Just Kiddin' Furniture sells hand-painted one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture for your babies' and children's rooms. They offer some exquisite pieces, or you can custom order any theme.
The canopy never seems sufficient to me on most strollers I see today -- especially when you're out for a walk and dealing with sunglare.
I'll give all the credit, and appreciation, to Whitney for this find. We were playing at her house the other day, and my 6 month old attached himself to a GREAT baby toy. He's hardly put it down since... seriously, I had to take it away so that I could feed him this afternoon.
I don't know about you, but my mommy to-do list does not include a weekly trip to the spa. It's all quite unfortunate, since I've somehow reached a point in time when I am getting zits and wrinkles at the same time (how's that for cosmically unfair?), and my skin can use all the help it can get! But, since neither my budget nor my day planner will afford me the luxury of frequenting that lovely haven of fluffy white robes and cucumber eye masks, I've had to explore other options.
There are some adorable girls clothes for sale on Ismodern.com. The designs are modern and full of fun bold colors and make me wish I had a girl to dress.
3J Workshop creations are a mix of classic, casual cool and eclectic style. Paired with denim from Joe's Jeans or Seven Jeans, this Foert D' Elans top is both elegant and simple! 

Simple happy. Isn't that the best there is in life? And doesn't it describe the innocence and love of a baby?
Julie and I were recently at a children's show in NYC. In all my years of "traditional working," I had never been to a show at the Javits Center. Those of you who have been already know - it's overwhelming.
True to form for a Minnesota March, there is ten inches of snow covering the patch of land I vaguely remember to be my lawn. Call me an optimist, but I still have hope that sunny spring days are on the way! That means short sleeves and open necklines ... leaving bare arms and necks just begging to be adorned with a bit of prettiness.
Strollers are like diaper bags in that every Mom I know seems to be on the never-ending search to find the "perfect" one. With strollers, it's always something - it doesn't recline enough; there's not enough space; it pivots too easily; it doesn't pivot; it doesn't have enough storage, and a million other complaints I've heard and experienced. It's why I rarely review strollers, I'm particular as I know many other Moms are.
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Those were the first words my husband said to me when he came home from work yesterday and saw me wearing my new baseball raglan tee from Mommy Go Round. Believe me my husband has been very supportive of my pregnancy and my 3rd trimester moans and groans about how big and uncomfortable I am, but he usually doesn’t refer to my maternity clothes as something he likes! Actually I was just lamenting to my friends the other day how I went shopping for some new maternity clothes and I couldn’t find a single thing in ANY of the maternity shops. The 3rd trimester is just SO hard to get through when you see this big, pregnant belly on yourself. You just want your body back & you yearn for clothes that make you feel good again.
Moncalin celebrity gifting suite was the hit spot at the pre-MTV award on March 3rd suite hosted by Celebrity Style insider Jayneoni. Among avid lovers of the Moncalin collection, Kimberly Elise (CBS's Close To Home and Diary of a Mad Black Woman) got a Moncalin super soft Star Shape Blankee for a 7 year Butterfly. Angela Bassett was gifted a set of Moncalin Stuffed Animal and Blanket for her upcoming twins!
Okay, so think about your favorite mommy girlfriends. Like the one who somehow manages to look chic all the time, even in the God-awful early rush of pre-school drop off, wearing jeans and a juice-stained hoodie. Or the funny one. Who can make you laugh, even when your toddler and hers are locked in a to-the-death battle over the last red megablock. Imagine the three of you got together over a nice bottle of merlot (yeah, I know, I never have time to meet anyone over a nice bottle of merlot either, but I said imagine) and decided to design some T-shirts for all the other fabulous mommies you knew. Are you imagining?
My pink "nobody likes a potty mouth" shirt is a sure-fire candidate for a gym and run-around wardrobe staple for me. I love the super-soft cotton, and although I usually don't like the fit of scoop neck tees (I'm a V-neck girl!) I like these a lot.
I've always thought this was a really cute site. They have funky bags, diaper bags, clothing and more.
Turtle Papers sells modern design one-of-a-kind stationary, onesies and baby tees. Their unique designs are fun and different. (My favorite tees are the Hippo and the "I'm Kissasble" ones)
Your kids can visit the world at their fingertips or drive a dump truck, feed the elephants, have tea with the Queen, practice ballet, and when they are done, they can just fold up the fun and take it with them! With Play Scenes kids can use their imaginations to provide themselves with endless hours of entertainment wherever they go! Each sticker set has more than 50 reusable vinyl stickers to arrange and rearrange for ever-changing adventures. The colorful and sturdy background boards fold up like a book and come complete with a carrying handle. No road trip should be without one!
Here's a great game that is for ages 3 and up. However, I was amazed at how well my 2 1/2 year old caught on instantly and now loves playing and beating me! She concentrates so hard and is so excited when we play! It is a great way to help toddlers develop visual discrimination and matching skills.
I don't know about your husbands, but mine has never been thrilled with my diaper bag choices. Call it crazy, but somehow carrying a pink diaper bag doesn't exactly make my husband feel masculine. And I know my husband isn't the only one to complain. 
A nifty little organizer to keep you and your family in check is the BusyBodyBook. It's a great family planner for multi-kid families: it's designed with five columns on the right hand side of the book, meant to be a column for each child and parent.
Whatever the season, Jingle Baby jewelry will bring a bit of good cheer to anyone who wears it. Beautifully crafted from sterling silver, each piece sports an adorable heart charm, and tiny bells that jingle with motion. The selection includes children's anklets and bracelets, as well as teen and mommy anklets (the child's anklet may also be worn as an adult bracelet). Appropriate for little boys and girls, similar styles have graced the ankles of celeb tots such as Maddox Jolie-Pitt.
3 Girls and Us makes infant and toddler tees with some sassy sayings. "Warning: I might puke at any moment" is appropriate on a newborn, of course, and "I like it straight from the bottle" are two witty examples.
Imagine sitting around an Irish pub, swinging a beer in your hand, and singing out loud. Now... imagine the kids are there. Clearly, if you're able to do this, you must be listening to The Hollow Trees.
This shirt is so toddler appropriate, I love it. Time Out Spots is now offering toddler tees that come in various colors and funny sayings.
But we all have our limits, and the dreaded shopping cart (bacteria breeding ground that it is) is without a doubt mine. Two of my children are thumb suckers, and more orally fixated than a couple of chain smokers. They've never met a seat buckle that they didn't want to suck on, or a handle they didn't want to lick. Yuck! And of course, a nice box of animal crackers can always make the Target trip run a little smoother ... but who wants to feed their child in a place where countless other ones have slurped, sneezed and slobbered all over?
This is where shopping cart covers by LillyAnneMe come in. They come to the rescue with both form and function, in a huge variety of posh fabrics. Mine came in a gorgeous Asian-printed red silk, and it drew oohs and ahhs wherever we shopped. I honestly do not know how I did without this thing for my six plus years of mommyhood. The last time I shopped, I must have looked down at my toddler in the seat five times, ready to freak out at her mouth on the cart or the buckle, when I realized I didn't have to. The cover (complete with its own buckle) kept the germy surfaces away. The covers also work on those icky restaurant highchairs. So those brave (or crazy!) enough to dine out with their toddlers can rest assured that their child's noshing will be done in a place that is not only sanitary, but stylish as well.
LillyAnneMe also makes chic carseat covers (for infants and toddlers), and fabulous blankets. The patterns of all these items match, for that ultra-pulled together look. Cart and carseat covers range from $85 to $90. Blankets are $40. Take advantage of this special offer: buy and infant cover and a blanket and receive $10 off your order.

The Pink Bow features adorable bows and barrettes for your princess! You can choose from over 60 solid colors, stripes, dots, toile, hearts, flowers, denim, flag, reversibles, gingham, bandana, and the list goes on and on. I love how you can customize you own bows and barrettes especially if you would like to match a specific outfit. You can pick which clip style you like, the type of bow and the ribbon color and if you want to add a special touch you can choose to have a Swarovski Crystal Rhinestone put in the center of the bow. You can request ribbon samples so that you are sure to choose the perfect color! All of the hair
bows are made with the finest quality grosgrain ribbon, clips and barrettes. The most amazing part of these bows is the 'no slip' material that is attached to the inside of every clip. Baby fine or thin hair? No problem! These hairbows really do stay stay in!
My daughter just got a Prissy Poof, and oh my gosh, is it CUTE! If you have a little girl who loves to play dress-up, check these out. The new little black dress of pretend play, it's sure to become your daughter's preferred attire for everything from hosting tea parties to starring in ballets.
So there are some gorgeous, unique items to be found at Arte Bebe. I don't have a girl, but I'm just drooling over some of the items for sale like this wildflower dress, and this poncho which will make your little queen look very in style!
Happy Friday! Here's a gold mine of special offers, all valid through March 13, 2006. Give your lingerie drawer a welcome face lift, and shop for everything that our friends at Victoria's Secret are known for ... from sleepwear to swimwear.
My daughter's blankie has magical powers. We are sure of it. When it's near, the world is always a bit more bearable ... a little brighter.
I was recently introduced to Toddler Treads, unique and cool-looking, yet flexible and soft shoes made in Poland.
Just in time for the spring holidays, use code S2E136 to save 15% off your purchase by March 26.
So this hat came in the mail, I opened it up, my son grabbed it and ran away. And he's seriously been wearing it ever since, which is a feat as he normally doesn't wear hats. And not that I'm biased, of course, but I have to say it looks adorable on him.
Jujube diaper bags, Peanut Shell Slings, Oinkbaby, Fleurville, Grobag and more are some of the brands you can find for sale online at The Wee Boutique.