Instead of buying pack after pack of brown paper lunch bags, consider a reusable lunch bag for back to school. Reusable lunch bags, like Cool Tote Lunch Sacks ($17), are better than brown bagging it. Food stays fresher, lunch doesn’t leak through, and they are good for the environment and your budget. My daughter’s tot-chic […]
Packs for Pint-Sized People
Oompa Toys isn’t just a great boutique for playthings. They also have a fabulous Back-to-School section full of educational goodies! Check out the bold and blocky, but still adorable critters on the Dante Beatrix Little Kids Backpacks ($36). For my little Leo, I’m fond of the charming Lion design. Each of the animals is stitched […]
Maternity Clothing for the Classically Chic Mama
Boob Maternity & Nursing Wear was founded on the principle that it should be every mother’s right to nurse in comfort and in style. Amen to that! Boob founder Mia Seipel’s sympathy for her sister, who exposed her midrift to the icy Northern winds of Stockholm to nurse her newborn baby in the park. […]
Functionally Smart, Beautifully Styled Bags for Moms
Amidst the baby weight and the spit-up, it can be hard to maintain your sense of style once you have a baby. You’ve probably switched from high heels to sensible flats, flip flops or sneakers. And all those hip purses you used to carry have probably been replaced with diaper bags. At Mamanista, we’re determined to bring […]
Babies R Us Coupon Code (Deal of the Day)
Now you can save $5 at one of the most popular destinations for baby gear and more with this Babies R Us discount code for August 2008. This mega-retailer now has a section of Natural & Organic Products for Baby and BPA-Free Bottles, Sippy Cups, and other Feeding Products for Baby. Click HERE to Save $5 on any $25 or more baby purchase with this […]
Belli Pregnancy Skin Care 30% Off (Deal of the Day)
Ever since I started using Belli Pregnancy Safe Acne Wash on the advice of Mama-To-Be, I’ve been a fan of Belli Maternity Care. The products are on the pricier side but I find that the quality and peace of mind are worth it–plus, their tubes and jars of creams, lotions, and cleansers go a long […]
Freedom’s Just Another Word for Toddler
Sandbox Threads captures the carefree spirit of kids everywhere. The designs bring a retro graphic sensibility to hip baby onesies, and clever toddler, and children’s t-shirts. And now they’ve added tank dresses to their options! When the Stay-at-Home-Dad owner of Sandbox Threads created his first tee, there were few options beyond the usual, traditional baby […]
Keep Crayons and Art Supplies Organized with Doodlebugz
My daughter enjoys drawing, carrying her things in bags, organizing her toys (must have gotten that from Daddy). Doodlebugz offers Crayon Keepers, DoodleBags, Crayon Aprons and Toolbelts, and Crayon Purses and Duffle Bags that allow her to do all three. These licensed Crayola products, available at Princess Linens, allow your little artist to keep supplies […]
How I’m Fighting the Frump
I’m addicted the Fussypant’s Fight the Frump columns– even Oprah got into the frump-fighting act. I often suffer from what Fussy calls “Baby Woke Up at 5am Hair.” After a long night, my frizzy hair gets pulled into a haphazard ponytail. Want a sense of how bad this looks? After a recent haircut, I ran into an acquaintance in […]
Hollywood Mamas Basq in Pregnancy Glow
The healthier and more beautiful you feel, the better you look. Pregnant women glow–but maybe you don’t always feel that way when you look in the mirror. If you would like a little extra beauty boost during pregnancy, but are concerned about the chemicals in ordinary cosmetics, Basq offers a completely maternity-safe and breast-feeding safe […]
