Vincent Shoes, one of our favorite designers of hip and playful European shoes for children and toddlers, is having a big Octoberfest shoe sale on select styles now through Friday October 24th. Mamanista readers can get 40% off on the following 20 styles using our exclusive coupon code: MA-OKTFEST-08. There are limited quantities available, so get […]
Celeb Babywearing Sighting: Angelina Jolie in Belle Baby Carrier
Angelina Jolie has been spotted wearing the Belle Baby Carrier in Organic Black Cotton in W Magazine. We brought this hip baby carrier to you first. The Belle is a celeb favorite…and I love it too. Click here for our full review of the Belle Baby Carrier. Want One For Yourself? The Belle is available for $89.95-$99.95 at www.bellebabycarriers.com and […]
Election 2008 Shopping Guide
Presidential elections are a great way to teach your children about the democratic process and U.S. history. The first presidential election I remember was in 1984. I had just turned six, and my parents brought my brother and me with them to the polls. My father let me help him pull the lever to cast his […]
Beauty After Baby: Mamanista’s Best Beauty Buys and Favorite Products
I’ve never been a fan of Desperate Housewives, but my mother persuaded me to watch the season premiere with her. For the first time, I could identify with one of the characters. Gabby, the former model, now has two children and a matching frumpy mom-style. Her old frenemy Edie is shocked by her new appearance, leading to […]
Tea Collection Coupon Code (Deal of the Day)
If you frequent this site, you know I’m a fan of Tea–both the beverage and the children’s clothing collection. Tea Collection always comes up with classically beautiful baby and kids’ clothing with a little modern twist and this winter’s line, inspired by Norway, is no exception. These luxe clothes are just a little out of […]
Babywearing with Sarah Palin
Politics aside, Sarah Palin’s candidacy has brought motherhood issues to public attention: special needs babies, teenage pregnancy, and breastfeeding and babywearing. Sara Palin has been spotted wearing baby Trig in a Ingrid (Reversible) Baby Pouch Sling from Hotslings. What a hip baby carrier! The Ingrid is cream with abstract red flowers that read as organic […]
Dress to the Nines in Childish Maternity
More than pickles and ice cream, mamas-to-be crave droolworthy clothing that’s fashionable and figure flattering. Your body may be changing, but your style doesn’t have to! Hip celeb moms like Heidi Klum, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jessica Alba are fans of Childish Clothing, which is designed by Skye Hoppus (wife of Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus and author of Rock […]
Babywearing Halloween Costumes
Trick or Treating with your kiddo in a sling, mei tai, wrap or carrier? Make your babywearing part of the costume. Here are a few suggestions from us here at Mamanista: Kangaroo – Forward Facing Okay, a marsupial may be an obvious choice…but still adorable! Dress in tan, get yourself a pair of brown floppy […]
Animal Planet Baby and Toddler Costumes
What’s cuter than cute? Baby animals. Even cuter? Your baby dressed up as a baby animal for Halloween. Check out these Animal Planet™ Infant and Toddler Costumes, available in Meerkat, Monkey, Lemur, White Tiger, and Sea Otter. My favorite is the Animal Planet Collector’s Edition Meerkat Infant Costume (also available as the Meerkat Toddler Costume). […]
Now I Don’t Look So Sleep Deprived
Even though I look more frumpy than fabulous on the average day, one of my vices is reading beauty magazines. I saw that the Prescriptives Site Unseen Brightening Concealer (SPF 15) won an InStyle Best Beauty Buy Award. Since I really need some help for my undereye circles, I ordered this product online. (I already […]
