Listen up, because I'm about to rave like a crazy lunatic about something as minor as diaper rash cream. Of all the products I've reviewed in the past three years, Pinxav Diaper Rash Cream is one I've written about a number of times. (I even named it as one of my top 10 products for 2006) Because it's that good.
And once again, Pinxav came to my baby's (butt's) rescue.
Last week we were in diaper rash hell - the kind of diaper rash I hadn't seen ever before. At almost 11 months old, the baby was having one of those poop-every-hour weeks and as a result ended up with the most horrible diaper rash. It was raw, red and looked like it was about to bleed in spots. He would cry every time I even came hear him with a wipe.
I had been using various creams we have in the nursery: Balmex, Butt Paste and Pinxav. I took him to the pediatrician and she told me to use whatever we had with the most zinc oxide in it. So I went home and here's the low down from my nursery:
I went straight for the Pinxav as desperate times call for desperate measures. I spent 24 hours literally loading him up with it and within that 24 hours, I'm happy to report that he was almost 100% improved. Seriously - that much. I don't even know how skin that red and raw goes back to being pink and normal looking in such a short time, but it did.
So Pinxav smells great (it's a pink paste that actually has a very pleasant smell) and works amazingly well. And your baby's butt will thank you. Enter mommieswithstyle as the coupon code and you'll receive a free tube (4 oz) with purchase.
*For the sake of accurate reporting, I looked up Desitin, which I didn't have a tube of in my house. It has 40% zinc oxide. I hope we don't have another need for rash cream but if we do, I'll have to test that one again as I haven't yet used it on baby #2.
Expecting moms, the time has come to be Stylish, Sexy & Pregnant. Let’s celebrate your pregnancy in a fashion forward way with Love My Belly fashion lessons.
Maternity Shopping 101:
* Follow celebrities to keep up with the latest fashion trends. Love My Belly is a favorite amongst celebrities like Salma Hayek, Jaime Pressly, and other celebrity moms.
* Buy maternity clothes before you "need" to. It will save you time and emotional breakdown when your regular clothes don't fit anymore. Enjoy the Love My Belly SALE exclusive for Mommies with Style readers, Free Shipping & 30%OFF everything in their website. Coupon code: STYLE
* Buy maternity clothes that will fit you throughout your pregnancy. Love My Belly has a ONE SIZE HUGS ALL fit for the 9 months.
* Put an end to the question, "when is your baby due?" Love My Belly allows you to announce the due date by wearing the ZODIAC SIGN of your baby in style! Horoscope tees are available for mommies and babies.
* If you like to dress alike with your baby in matching tees, check out Mommy & Me; it's twice the fashion, twice the fun
With the cooler months not too far away, a TUCKler is what you need to keep your baby snuggly and warm all day! The TUCKler, which can be used as a traditional blanket, has an adjustable elastic bottom edge that transforms the blanket into a baby cover for use on infant car seats, strollers, and front pack carriers. You can even use it as a nursing cover! It fastens securely with fleece tabs, which means no more blankets falling off and no more little feet being exposed to the cold! The length can be adjusted and the two layers of fleece are reversible. It is easily removable for temperature control without disturbing your sleeping baby since overheating is dangerous. The TUCKler does not interfere with the infant restraint systems – it is placed over the harnessed baby. Using padding behind a baby’s back in a car seat can reduce the effectiveness of the harness.
Check out the iParenting Media award winning TUCKler now, before the cold weather is amongst us!
FREE socks from Robeez! Plus! A preview of new shoes
Who says you can't get anything for free? For a limited time, Robeez is offering free matching socks with select Robeez soft-soled shoes. Just as adorable as the matching shoe, continue the theme to warm up the little one's feet with Robeez FREE scocks. They'll be free until they're gone, so grab a pair now!
As always, Robeez has too-cute designs for baby's too-cute feet. My little guy is getting a kick out of their rockin' new collection: Robeez Rocks, which feature some edgier designs. Coming to stores and online in October, your baby will rock with fire-hot guitars, a mean bulldog, tattoo'd feet and a dangerous little devil. I'm sure you'll agree that the detail on these is fantastic. I love the bright mix of colors and the fine cuts.
Wesley's Rockin' Robeez are the pair with guitars on the black shoe. Now, you all know what a soft-soled shoe fan I am, but, now that he is in school I have to admit that I've been buying more rubber-soled shoes. Today, Wes discovered this pair of Robeez in his room and there was no question what he'd be wearing today. We even went rainboot shopping and he refused to try on anything else. He was SO excited... showed everyone his new shoes andkept admiring the design and the colors. What's more, we went to a park for a playdate. He didn't just wear them, he climbed more comfortably than ever before. He was up ladders, running through fields, jumping, sliding down the slides without getting stuck, playing in the sand... you name it. Even at 2, we remain devoted to soft-soles!
Baby Briefcase asks on their website, "what weighs more at birth, the baby or the paperwork?" The answer may be a toss up. From the birth certificate, to social security information, hospital discharge papers to other medical papers, there's all sorts of papers flying around that are important to save.
So Baby Briefcase is a cool little plastic carryall that solves your paper organization problem. It comes with folders for all sorts of items, those I've listed above, as well as things such as photos, birth announcement and more. Inside you'll find preprinted folder category tabs, a thank you note tracker, baby info cards for your wallet and a photo pocket.
Use coupon code coolmom to receive 5% off your order and free shipping.
It's not just pregnant women, but all women, who want to to be stylish and look fabulous while maintaining their comfort. This is why Inca Mama is such a wonderful line of sweaters. Inca Mama fashions are designed by Carmela Pinillos, a mother herself, who has taken many beautiful fabrics and color inspirations from her native country of Peru.
Peru is home to one of the best wools in the world made from native Alpacas. Since 2003, Inca Textiles has sold ponchos, capes, ruanas, sweaters, scarves, hats and gloves in the United States. Their products are hand-loomed by Peruvian artisans using Alpaca and other blends making them silky-soft and comfortable to wear.
The fashion forward Inca Mama line of sweaters helps women feel comfortable and beautiful, pregnant or not. These styles and fabrics are so versatile that they can literally be worn during any season. Not only every season of the year, but also every season of life. You will certainly be making a great fashion investment for years of wear with these timeless sweaters. The uses and style combinations are endless.
Go to Inca Mama to read Carmela's commitment to help provide food and education for the poor children of Peru.
"Toys and children's necklaces made in China were recalled Wednesday, including five more items from the popular Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway product line, because they contain dangerous levels of lead." ABC News
I love MollyAnna's tees. I've been a fan for a while. Their slogan is Bold, Sassy, Preggo. These funky tees make pregnancy a little more fun! Some of their slogans (printed on tanks, long sleeve tees/raglans, light thermals, and short sleeves) are "Body by Baby", "I Can Grow People", the adorable "Coming Soon", and "Epidural..yes please!". Click here to see more slogans. They even have funny tees for baby and daddy. My honey would look cute in the "Pickles and Ice Cream Fetcher" tee ($34).
Owner Molly Britt says on her site, "During my third trimester, while looking in the mirror at my ever-changing body, I exclaimed to my husband, "birth control is for sissies!" We both got hysterical, so I promptly had that printed on one of his undershirts. Wearing the shirt around town became just as entertaining. People constantly stopped me in the street to inquire about my tank". A business was born!
We saw the funny "Rock Star" tank top, in black with a glitter icon of a rocking chair. Hysterical! The one size fits all tank is on sale for $26 and also comes in pink with fuchsia glitter and light blue with sapphire glitter.
The new organic line just launched and is just as cute. We checked out the organic supima cotton "Another reason to care about our world" tee ($38). It was super-soft in a delicate shell pink color with chocolate brown writing. $1 out of every shirt sold goes to CARE.org.
Mollyanna's stroller bags are something else! I'm lusting after the Copper Lust bag ($68)! Let's face it, when you go out, you need a cute bag to store the myriad of things you need for your babe, why not one snatch up one of Mollyanna's? It snaps right onto your stroller and they have many so many colors and patterns to choose from.
Lily on the Fly: great meals and quick organization
Time is my enemy. I have to wonder if there was ever truly a moment in my life when I was bored, or if that's just a crazy dream I once had. These days, I'm racing here and there constantly. Someone always has preschool, a doctor's appointment, a swim lesson or a music class. Or I'm picking up dry cleaning. Or going grocery shopping. You guys get the picture. Stretched about a million different ways, I never seem to get anything done to 100% satisfaction.
I'm beginning to realize that disorganization is definitely one of my time bandits. Often times, I'll forget something at the grocery store and have to go back twice in a week - which definitely eats up a good chunk of time. Getting organized is something I feel like I can at least maintain a bit of control over.
Meal planning is a start for me. Julie and I have talked a lot about those dinner planning services - she did one for awhile and seemed to be happy with it. I've always wanted to try one, so I was excited to get a chance to try some of the recipe and meal planner cards from Lilyonthefly.com.
Lily on the Fly sells meal cards. The front of each meal card has a picture of the dinner, and instructions on how to prepare it. (and time - day before/day of instructions) But what I really appreciated too was the back of the cards, which organizes and lists each ingredient based on the section you'd find it in the grocery store. (Produce/meat/dairy) This was helpful when I was in the actual store. I grabbed 3 Lily cards as I was running out the door one day and tossed them into my purse. So while I was at the store, I flipped the three cards over and lined them up - I then I had a list of what I needed from each aisle, and by the time I was done shopping, I had 3 full meals in my cart.
And of the three recipes I cooked, everything was easy. (I'm no Martha Stewart - recipes have to be easy for me to get them right and these were just fine and good!)
Could I open up one of my cookbooks and do this all myself? Sure. But the reality is that I don't. Which is why I love products like these: ones that are simple that make a Mom's life easier.
Use coupon code MWS for a 15% discount. The starter pack (36 meals) comes with a 7-slot magnetic holder that you can put on your fridge, allowing you to plan the full week's meals ahead.
Last Christmas, my parents gave everyone in the family a web cam. I always had a stigma with web cams (JenniCam still comes to mind) and never looked into getting one. But with the whole family having one, I installed it and was actually sold pretty quickly on the virtues of having one. With parents who live in Florida, and two boys that seemingly get bigger by the day, having a web cam has proven to be a fun way of keeping in touch and letting my parents see us "live" and in-person as best as we can without involving a plane flight.
So I was psyched to find this product to review, the Hue webcam from Clique communications, because I think having a webcam is a great feature for anyone with extended family who lives far away, and I just love the size and cuteness of the Hue cam. You can get it on Amazon and you can use it to capture live streaming video or still images. It comes with a cute little base that it'll click into, but if you are using a notebook you can detach it from the base and clip it straight to the laptop and move it about. The design's pretty simple and small (I love small electronics - less space to take up on my desk) and it comes in a variety of colors including: white, black, pink, red, green & blue.
Hey all - I was offline for a few days, which is rare for me. And since I wasn't online, I wasn't able to post a reminder about last week's Vincent Shoes giveaway ending. So, I'm extending it another 24 hours from today so anyone else who wants in can get in.
Fall arrived early here in Southern California. It rolled in with the cool morning mist a couple of weeks ago. But it's fickle, because it tends to warm up by noon. This presents some unique dressing challenges for my kids. If I send them to school in a longsleeve tee, and pants they are miserable by lunchtime. They still want to wear short sleeves, shorts and skorts but I can't bear to see all that bare skin every a.m. when my own teeth are chattering.
Huggalugs to the rescue! I am just loving these cosy, soft and stretchy Australian-made leg and arm warmers for all three of my kids. They keep their arms and legs cosy without adding on unwanted extra clothing. My kids love all the fun patterns (choose from stars, stripes, dots, skulls, flowers and argyle) which add a little funk to their daily ensembles. Kudos to MWS-member owned store Bediboo for bringing these to my attention. I actually prefer the fit on these to other leg and arm-warmers that I have tried.
Huggalugs are just the thing for potty training tots and crawlers, keeping their legs warm and protected from hard flooring without the hassle of pants. And they are somewhat addictive. Once you start collecting them, it is difficult to stop. I've even borrowed them from the kids for myself. They make excellent foot warmers with flip flops when you head out for a pedicure!
Bediboo is offering Mommies With Style readers 15% off their order with the code mws15. And if you spend over $50 you will get a free gift with your order!
They say that hope springs eternal, and I am a perfect example. All through my first pregnancy I hoped I would not get stretchmarks. I did not actually DO much to prevent them, but my mom didn't get them, so I hoped real hard. And for the first 39 weeks I was good. It was week 40 that did me in. Days, mere hours before birthing my baby - they bloomed.
You'd think I would have learned by the second time, but no. Once again I hoped. And every once in a while I used a little random lotion on my belly. Ha ha. The stretchmarks got me again. Those last two weeks.
Well I've learned my lesson. And this time around I am still hoping not to get stretchmarks on what's left of my belly. But I am also doing something about it sooner rather than later. I am using Tummy Honey religiously. Every day. It smells great and is nice to rub on and Gwyneth Paltrow used it too which I find somehow reassuring. But it's not hope alone that has me using the Tummy Honey every day. I actually do think the product has helped fade some of my old stretchmarks.
There is more to Bella B for pregnant and new moms than just the Tummy Honey though. I'm loving the entire Bella B body care line. These products are made without parabens, mineral oil, petroleum or lanolin and are safe and gentle for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
At the end of a long day there is nothing more soothing than their Tummy to Toes cooling leg and foot lotion. After showering I love their all over Silk and Honey body moisturizer with shea butter and mango. And while their Body Buzz firming anti cellulite lotion may not make me ten pounds thinner in the thighs, it does make me a little less jiggly. Additional products in the line assist with common preggo problems such as pregnancy mask and undereye circles. I am sure I will be checking out their Nipple Nurture cream and cleansing pads once I start breastfeeding.
Purchase the Bella B. line at BabiesRUs and qualify for a free umbrella stroller when you spend $75 or more. Click here for a list of retailers to find a store near you.
35 Weeks Pregnant - Boob Maternity keeps up your style.
From award winning Swedish designer Mia Seipel comes Boob, a high fashion and high quality line of maternity and nursing wear to complete any mom-to-be or nursing mom's wardrobe.
Mia understands that expectant moms want to look good, be comfortable, and have clothes that will last longer than nine months. Boob Maternity wear features wraparounds and adjustable linings that can be folded up or down based on comfort. All of the materials are very soft and comfortable with the ability to expand with your growing belly. Boob definitely has everything your wardrobe needs to keep you in style throughout your pregnancy and well into nursing.
All of the nursing tops and dresses feature a double layer of fabric over the bust in order to form an overlapping opening. The opening can be pulled open to making nursing comfortable and discreet while still sheltering you from the cold. Thanks to Boob comfort and style can actually co-exist quite nicely!
My much younger and way hipper babysitter turned me onto Threadless.com. And my oldest actually noticed first. One day before she was due to arrive, he said to me, "I wonder what t-shirt Christina will be wearing today?" And I realized, hey, she does wear some cool t-shirts. I asked her about it when she arrived (in a cool tee with balloons) and she said she regularly orders from Threadless.com.
I took a visit over and fell in love with some of their tee designs. They have men's, women's and kids designs. What's cool too is that anyone can submit a design to possibly be printed on a t-shirt. So the tees you find there are done by all sorts of designers all over the place. Check it out - they have all sorts of fun sayings and designs. A lot of the designs (for both women and kids) have a bit of an edge so this might not be the place to shop for more conservative Moms.
They don't do promo codes but my babysitter tells me they often run specials so check back often.
Breastaurant Baby: Pro-nursing Tees for the Little Ones
Nursing mamas will love this line of The Breastaurant t-shirts, onesies and bibs. Owner/Designer/New mom Michelle "Elle" Mendenhall felt like she was a 24- 7 restaurant for her child. Not that she minded - but it seems like her baby always wanted to nurse! During her sleep -deprived state, she created her "Breastaurant Logo" and put it on a tee for her baby to wear.
Elle says on her website, "It was an instant hit with friends and strangers alike! I began getting requests for tees and soon I found my post-pardom self at the screenprinters ordering more tees. It has been fun watching people smile after reading the shirt and I love the fact that it has some of my formula-feeder friends thinking about breastfeeding their next baby!"
The graphics were clear and crisp and the colors of the logo were bright. I think that Elle could go farther with this, she could do different colors and keep going with the theme. How about a menu logo with available meals - ie. 1. Mommy's milk, 2. Mommy's milk, 3. Mommy's milk?
We look forward to seeing what she comes up with!!
You can even post your pictures of your little cutie wearing their Breastaurant shirt or onesie on their flicker page - http://www.flickr.com/photos/breastaurant/. The bibs are $14, the baby onesie is $20- but reduced to $16 for MWS Readers (sizes 6 mos, 12 mos, and 18 mos) and the tee is $16 (sizes 6 mos, 12 mos, 18 mos, and 24 mos). You can also get the Combo #2, which is the onesie and the tee for $30 (in sizes 6 mos, 12 mos and 18 mos).
The shirts are available on her website.
Exclusive discount for MWS Readers: For the baby onesies - MWS Readers can take $4 off to make the onesie $16! To order, go to http://www.thebreastaurant.com/.
I love the fall. I love the smell, the cool crisp freshness in the air. I love being outside in the fall. And I am going to love wrapping myself up in my new zebra print pashmina from The Pashmina Store. It's perfect when it's not so cold you need a jacket but you still want a little something on for added warmth. They are stylish, soft, warm, luxurious and versatile. What could be more fun to wear? The pashmina's at The Pashmina Store are available in 3 sizes, scarves, wraps, or shawls, they even have blankets. They're great, you can look just as fashionable throwing one on over a tee shirt and jeans as over a cute little dress. The one I chose is a black and white zebra print. They are offered in so many fabulous colors as well as in the ever popular animal prints. You can definitely find something to match any outfit. I was also impressed by the quality of these pashimas.
The Pashmina Store is offering Mommies With Style readers 15% off orders $75 or more. Use code MSG15. So wrap yourself up this fall and add some flair to your outfit, casual or dressy.
I recently came across KooKoo Bear Kids which is a website/catalog that offers hundreds of fabulous unique products ranging from adorable room accessories to beautiful clothing for kids! I was thrilled to find this pretty Dandelion Swing Set on sale for more than half off of the retail price. I love the details of the fabric: fresh posies, pinstripes on the ruffle trim and the beautiful decorative butterfly on the front. It is available in infant and toddler sizes.
They also have a large selection of sale merchandise that has been heavily reduced for great savings! For your little Ballerina, check out the Ballerina Hand Towel available in blonde or brunette. It is so cute! You can even have it personalized for an additional fee. I know my daughter would love it for her bathroom! Now if I could just resist giving it to her now instead of saving it for the holidays!
Here's something we could all use a little more of: simple, plain and easy to match clothes for our kids.
Cotton Seed Clothing sells plain colored tees and onesies. I find that those plain items in my boys wardrobes never go unused; I'm always trying to match a plaid or checkered pair of pants and can never seem to find the solid tee choice at the time.
Cotton Seed items are made of 100% cotton and have many color selections available. Order $45 worth of product and receive free shipping. And use coupon code mwsfall07 for 15% off your order. You can't go wrong with a solid colored shirt.
We got an email from Princess Katie, one half of Princess Katie and Racer Steve, a musical duo that was recently chosen as Parenting Magazine's Pick For Best Music CD. They're hosting a concert in NYC at the Helen Mills Theatre (26th St. b/t 6th and 7th) at 11am on September 29th. She has extra tickets and is giving 20 tickets away to Mommies with Style readers who are interested in attending.
You can email princesskatie@princessracer.com with your name and how many people are in your family who would be attending the concert. They’ll be music, dancing, tattoos, water from Hint Water and other surprises.
This site has some fun little gifts available for purchase, including stationary, bags and baby clothes. The illustrations are precious and you have to visit the creative designs page to appreciate all the fun options they have available on their products. You can pick whatever design you'd like printed on each product.
So if you want a green frog with your little girl's name on it, on a onesie, you can select all of that at checkout. The same is true for notecards, kids wear, tote bags and more.
Be sure to place all orders by October 15th, they are shutting down temporarily beginning in November to update their stationary line. Use coupon code mds2 for 15% off your order.
PREgo Rules are a new line of shirts by mom Rosie Hernandez that retail for $45. PREgo stands for Postpartum Resolutions Expected. I found these shirts very cute and funny (meaning don't take it so seriously!!) . The one I saw had a graphic of a cupcake and said, below the PREgo Rules, "Better than healthy salad...just for now." Being that I have actually being craving salad (and okay, lots of genoa salami) instead of cupcakes, the shirt made me smile. And the shirt fit wonderfully!!
Rose has several categories of shirts. The "Girls Night Out" has graphics of martinis, margaritas, and cosmos, and the words "...coming back soon". The "Coffee Lover" - with pictures of of a cofee cup and a latte, and the words, "I'll catch up with you.. shortly". Unlike the cupcakes, I have not been able to stay away from my daily cuppa joe. You try running after a 2 year old without at least 6 oz of caffeine - and my doctor said 1 cup a day was fine. Luckily, at 24 weeks, I'm actually still fitting in my favorite shoes (not like my first pregnancy - I went up a size). So, the "Shoemaniac" line of shirts with graphics of shoes, saying "I'll be back in my favorite shoes" wasn't for me. Neither was the beach babe line, with a graphic of a bikini saying, "I'll be back on my two pieces". I haven't wore a bikini since 2000!!! I loved the "Back on a diet" line - since I am always on a diet anyway. Rosie's Food line has shirts with graphics of ice cream, pancakes and donuts (I already mentioned the cupcake one).
I enjoyed seeing Rosie's site and thought the shirts were funny. No, not every pregnant mama gives up her bikini, shoes or healthy foods (but I would hope the alcohol would go). I'm not really a drinker, but you missing your wine is allowed. Just like I miss my second cup of coffee per day! So celebrate the "PREgo Rules!!"
Want to grab a PREgo Rules shirt for yourself of a buddy, go to pregorules.com. Rosie is offering free shipping.
In case anyone doubted my dedication to finding cool products to review, let me tell you how I found Maya Moon Bags. I was shopping at a textile show when a women walked by me with a gorgeous leather bag unlike anything I'd ever seen. It had a bottle pocket, and she had a baby, so I knew it was a diaper bag. But by the time I recovered from my rubbernecking, she'd headed into the next aisle. Of course I did the sensible thing, I dropped everything that I was looking at in booth I was in and ran after her. This is how I dicovered the Gigi Diaper bag and met Maya Bauer, the designer behind Maya Moon Designs.
What really impressed me immediately about Maya's bag was that it seemed to blur the line between hip handbag and diaper tote so seamlessly and effortlessly. As if the two were meant to be one and the same. Although the bag was optimally designed to tote baby necessities, it was not at all a bag that you would relegate to that one task. The elasticized pockets on the back are just as handy for a cell phone and keys, as they are for a baby's bottle. Multiple inner pockets and the generously roomy interior are perfect for anyone on the go, not just a busy mom. Maya ought to know about a mom's needs however, as she is herself the mom to two young sons. In addition to the beauty and utility of the Gigi bags, these are extremely comfortable to wear, with that "just right" strap drop and hobo shape that conforms easily to your body.
But of course the pure utility is not what won me over. It was the craftsmanship. To really appreciate the bags, you must realize that every single one is a handmade creation and as such, one of a kind. In a world of mass produced everything, the artistry and workmanship of these bags has me in awe. Every detail on these bags is exquisite. From the beautiful print interiors, exotic skins, carefully coordinated trim details on the flaps, and high quality hardware - you cannot help but know you are holding a true labor of love. It puts these bags into a league of their own. This is truly a couture item for a special mom, and you will always feel pampered and one of a kind yourself if you are lucky enough to own one. Not to mention, that strangers may chase you down to ask you about them. Which makes them a bag that you will treasure and carry for years, well past the diaper days.
If you are interested in purchasing a Maya Moon bag for yourself, you should contact Maya Moon Designs about colors and leather styles that are currently available. I've seen pictures and samples of the GiGi bag done in an exotic giraffe-like yellow patent, a smoky gray leather and the original lichen green and haircalf version that stopped me dead in my tracks.
Mommies With Style Readers save 15% with coupon code:123123 when you place your order within the next month.
Arghhh. Ahoy scalliwags! I bet yer thinking I'm about three steps from walkin' the plank for typin' away like this. But then you'd have forgotten that today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, wouldn't ya? So quit swabbin'the decks and listen up. I've got real treasure fer ya.
Ok I give. I can't keep that up throughout this whole piece. But I still am really excited to share with you a simply spectacular product. It's called Mr.McGroovy's Box Rivets and what they are is a simple fastening device that allows you to turn ordinary, humble cardboard boxes, into the coolest, rockin'est, most see-worthy life sized pirate ships, spaceships, lemonade stands and castles. Think you are not crafty enough? All you need to be able to do is cut with a box cutter, and poke a hole in a box with a screwdriver. My grandma could build a pirate ship with these plans and these rivets. In fact my son's 78 yr old grandma went out and got some of the boxes we used to build the polka dot pirate ship that was the centerpiece of his birthday party. For a mere $6.95 you've got a world of possiblilties. Order up some of these rivets and set aside for a rainy day impromptu playhouse. You won't be sorry. Or, I should say: set sail to McGroovy's and stock up on these jewels, lest ye be a scurvy rivetless dog!
I'm not one of those lucky gals who gets pregnant and wonders what the word "morning sickness" really means. For me, throughout my last pregnancy and well into this one, morning sickness is full on, all day, 24-7 sickness. As a result, friends and family are always recommending remedies to me. And believe me, from ginger (in every form) to accupressure,to bland food, to sniffing mint/lemon/lavender essential oils, and even prescription meds, I have tried them all!
While no one thing has cured me completely as yet, one product has consistantly come through in a pinch for me. Preggie Pops. Preggie Pops lollipops and drops come in many flavors like ginger, citrus, mint, herbal and sour fruits. They are carefully formulated and flavored pure ingredients and essential oils that relieve symptoms of nausea, while delivering a quick burst of energy. They are even kosher. My favorite flavor is the sour green apple. I've found that as long as I am sucking on one of these, the nausea recedes. At this point I never leave home without a few lollipops or drops in my bag. I've stocked up so well that months from now, when I am no longer pregnant, I am going to be finding these candies in my coat pockets and the glove compartment. Which is ok, because they actually taste pretty good. I have to hide them from the kids!
Now that the kiddos have headed back to school, do you find yourself missing their sunny little faces all day long?
Maybe the little pick me up you need is a custom piece of jewelry from In the Pink Designs. This Florida based company works with you to turn your favorite photos into one of a kind heirloom pieces. Because the photos are sealed and UV protected, you can wear the jewelry in the shower and and to the beach without fear of damage or yellowing. Choose from necklaces, ring, bracelets or even a keychain for dad.
Mommies With Style get free shipping when you place an order and email the company with the code PinkShip.
My oldest never quite got the hang of the sippy cup thing, not until well after he had mastered the art of using a cup with a straw. In fact, it was straight from the bottle to the straw cups, and it was only months later that he was able to figure how out to use the sippy cup. It was a couple of frustrating months.
At 10 months old, I'm trying to transition the baby to learning how to use a sippy cup, and like his brother, he had been resistant. My friend Rachael told me to try these Nuby sippy cups, I had definitely seen them around but never tried them with my kids. So when we were then at a friend's house who had these Nuby gripper cups, I decided to give it a try.
The baby took right to it. Another friend told me that they are great transition bottles for breastfed babies because the tops are so soft and pliable. Whatever it is, I'm happy he's learning how to use something and thought I would make a mention here since it's working so well for us.
I got ours in-store at Babies R Us. I've also seen them at Wal-mart, or you can get them on Amazon. Spend $25 or more on baby products or more on Amazon and you'll receive a free one year subscription to Cookie Magazine.
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I couldn't help myself. I have two boys, and I'm not really much of a girly-girl. I've never really been one of those Moms with boys who look longingly at the pink I'd love to buy for my kids. But then this cute hat came from Maggie's Rose, obviously for a girl, but I couldn't restrain myself from trying it on the baby. He was even wearing a green tee that day, which matched the green hand-crotched Maggie's Rose hat that came.
He's no worse for the wear, and until one of his girlfriends finds this in 17 years, I figure he won't mind. All in the name of "product testing," right?
So the hats from Maggie's Rose are hand-crocheted and very soft. I couldn't help myself from running my hand over the crocheted part of the hat a couple of times. I wouldn't even know where you go about finding such soft yarn. And of course the addition of the flower-bling spices the hat right up.
They come in all sizes (baby to adult) and definitely stretch. The one on the baby also fit on my 10 year old niece (although we had to stretch it a little more than it was probably intended). They also make headbands and hair clips, also adorned with flowers.
Listen up, because I'm about to rave like a crazy lunatic about something as minor as diaper rash cream. Of all the products I've reviewed in the past three years, Pinxav Diaper Rash Cream is one I've written about a number of times. (I even named it as one of my top 10 products for 2006) Because it's that good.
With the cooler months not too far away, a 
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It's not just pregnant women, but all women, who want to to be stylish and look fabulous while maintaining their comfort. This is why 
Fall arrived early here in Southern California. It rolled in with the cool morning mist a couple of weeks ago. But it's fickle, because it tends to warm up by noon. This presents some unique dressing challenges for my kids. If I send them to school in a longsleeve tee, and pants they are miserable by lunchtime. They still want to wear short sleeves, shorts and skorts but I can't bear to see all that bare skin every a.m. when my own teeth are chattering.
You'd think I would have learned by the second time, but no. Once again I hoped. And every once in a while I used a little random lotion on my belly. Ha ha. The stretchmarks got me again. Those last two weeks.
From award winning Swedish designer Mia Seipel comes 
I recently came across 
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But of course the pure utility is not what won me over. It was the craftsmanship. To really appreciate the bags, you must realize that every single one is a handmade creation and as such, one of a kind. In a world of mass produced everything, the artistry and workmanship of these bags has me in awe. Every detail on these bags is exquisite. From the beautiful print interiors, exotic skins, carefully coordinated trim details on the flaps, and high quality hardware - you cannot help but know you are holding a true labor of love. It puts these bags into a league of their own. This is truly a couture item for a special mom, and you will always feel pampered and one of a kind yourself if you are lucky enough to own one. Not to mention, that strangers may chase you down to ask you about them. Which makes them a bag that you will treasure and carry for years, well past the diaper days. 
Ok I give. I can't keep that up throughout this whole piece. But I still am really excited to share with you a simply spectacular product. It's called
While no one thing has cured me completely as yet, one product has consistantly come through in a pinch for me. 
Now that the kiddos have headed back to school, do you find yourself missing their sunny little faces all day long? 
