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 […]
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 […]
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’ […]
Be a Ballerina Every Day with Tu for Tee
I adore girls’ clothing that is a little bit sweet and a little bit saucy. Tu for Tee makes t-shirt tutus for babies, toddlers, and children, 6-12 months through size 10. They even make tutu tees for your furry friends! Fun clothing like this can spark imaginative play and encourage children to develop an individual […]
Win a Joovy Ultralight Caboose from StrollerDepot.com!
StrollerDepot.com is giving away an Joovy Ultralight Caboose! This is the lightweight,”stand on” stroller in sage green (one of my personal favorite colors). You can enter each and every week from now until June 1st at midnight. If you need one right away, don’t hesitate to purchase and still enter–StrollerDepot.com will credit you back the […]
