We’re all a part of this great big planet called earth. And bioME 5 encourages us to share the world’s wonders with its newest residents. Each of the designs features a letter from the alphabet, a vibrant monochromatic portrait of an alliterative animal, and the name of the animal printed from a wearer’s-eye angle. The […]
Tea Collection and The Global Fund for Children
With the recent events in China and Myanmar, from May 19th to May 21, Tea Collection is donating 20% of all sales to The Global Fund for Children. Tea Collection creates fashion for babies and children with an international flair and is a responsible global citizen. The Global Fund for Children is an organization providing […]
A Baby Gift With a Personal Touch: Custom, Hand-Painted Onesies
I’m always on the lookout for unique baby gifts. After Baby Mwah was born, I received a hand-painted, personalized onesie from www.SweetandSpunky.com. Sweet & Spunky sells custom onesies in a variety of lettering styles, paint colors, and cute little graphics. Onesies can be personalized with a baby’s name, nickname, or whatever witty saying you can think up. There are four lettering […]
Thanks, Teach!
When I was a teacher, I never expected a gift at the end of the year. And I always tell my friends that the nicest present you can give a teacher is a handwritten thank you note (photocopy it and send it to the principal and the school board for an extra treat). A number […]
An Animal Safari With Meerkat
Toddlers and young children love animals and guessing games, so Meerkat’s Safari is a natural winner. Our friend, the Meerkat, leads us on an adventure to meet some of the other animals of Africa. Each mini riddle starts with animal tracks and a rhyming clue. Turn the page and the reader learns the identity of […]
Don’t Miss the Sale at Finn & Thatcher!
Finn & Thatcher Children’s Emporium is having a moving sale and is offering 40% off anything in the online catalog (excluding already reduced merchandise) for two days only, May 15th & 16th. You’ll get nearly wholesale prices on all their hip children’s clothing (including Zutano, Under the Nile, Kate Quinn, Cabana Life, and more) eco-friendly […]
Three Steps to Better Skin
I learned from my mom that there are three steps to healthy skin. Wash with a cleanser specifically designed for the face, exfoliate with a toner (clarifying lotion), and moisturize. With my mom’s advice, I’ve been using Clinique’s 3-Step Skin Care since I was a teen. Even the driest skin benefits from a gentle toner […]
Go Wild With Organic Clothing and Natural Toys
I’ve been searching for organic clothing for my little one on the way. And at every new store, I discover one or two brands to add to my layette wish list. Then I browsed the selection of organic children’s clothing at Wild Dill and found all my favorites plus some new discoveries in one spot! […]
Win a $100 Shopping Spree at Natural Pod!
Eco-chic, organic, and imaginative play options abound at Natural Pod, a Canadian-based toy and gift store. And how can you not adore a store that has a section entitle Fairies & Gnomes? Natural Pod has charming wooden appliances, cookware, and food for house play; sweet organic waldorf-style dolls; magical silks, stands and accessories to inspire […]
Two Day Sale at Finn & Thatcher — Amazing Deals on Designer Clothing, Toys and Gifts for Children!
Finn & Thatcher Children’s Emporium of Charlottesville, Virginia is closing its brick and mortar store and moving to a web-only business. But getting there means moving lots of goodies from the current location to their swanky new warehouse. To help reduce the back breaking work, Finn & Thatcher is offering Mamanista readers (and Mamanista readers’ […]
