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Ballerina in A Box
$48.00
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Cool Baby Kid Holiday Edition
- The Grandparent Gift Co. When began as a mother's poem has become a lovely online boutique of unique gifts for family members called The Grandparent Gift Co. For a sentimental fool like myself it is a goldmine of treasures. Perfect for the upcoming holiday season, gifts like the Ultrasound Frame/Ornament (pictured) or Smiles for Great-Grandma Brag Book are ones they will treasure forever. Not only do I love that the company is family owned with many of the products produced in the USA, but I also find it easy to navigate with categories ranging from product types to family members or occasions. The Grandparent Gift Co. is a perfect place to pick up gifts for any family member this Holiday season!Cool Giveaways: One lucky winner will receive a $30.00 gift certificate to start shopping early this holiday by leaving a comment on this post with your favorite Grandparent Gift Co. item. Since it's launch week, we're giving away a second great prize. Also enter for a chance to win the Grandparent's Memory Book. Filled with question like "What activities did you play in high school, it is something a child will have for years to come. To enter, just leave a comment on this post with your favorite Grandparent Gift Co. item. Click here to find out how to increase your chances. Contest ends 12/3/08. Contest rules apply. Cool Tip: Use code "CUST09" and receive a free Grandparents' Little Idea Book, a $9.95 retail value, with your purchase! (Exp. 12/31/08)
- Peek-a-boo Paperie Holiday Photo Cards It's official. I will never order from the major online photo card sites again. After thoughtful outfit decisions, multiple shopping trips and countless takes (how do you get a baby and toddler to both look at you at the same time anyway?) we want holiday cards that are as individualized as our kiddos. And why not have fun making them while you're at it? I created three different Peek-a-boo Paperie holiday photo cards when one would have been sufficient, but they were all so cute I couldn't resist playing around with different cards and pictures. I will warn you though...if you're a busy mom or dad and an indecisive Libra, like myself, set aside a few minutes to explore their site because you won't want to leave! Baby on the way? Check out their photo birth announcements too.Cool Giveaway: Why can't I win my own giveaways? Who wouldn't want 40 Peek-a-boo Paperie cards just in time for the holidays? To enter, just check out their site and come back to comment about your favorite design. Click here to find out how to increase your chances. An email address is needed to contact the winner. Contest ends 11/13/08. Contest rules apply.
- Baby Legs Make Great Stocking Stuffers I'm getting nostalgic as we approach Cool Baby Kid's one year anniversary this month. I began blogging about my favorite baby products and one product, Baby Legs, continues to be top on my list! As my daughter is now a toddler and still wearing her Baby Legs leg warmers with onesies or under a skirt, a cool alternative to traditional stockings. I can barely keep up with the cute new designs like the new Pink Ribbon warmers, with ten percent of the proceeds from this new style being donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. From seasonal designs like Flurry to classic styles perfect for every outfit, the biggest challenge with Baby Legs is deciding which pair to purchase. My daughter's most worn warmers...Jelly Bean!Cool Giveaway: Two pairs of Baby Legs are up for grabs. To enter, visit their website and choose your favorite seasonal and non-seasonal design and come back to comment about both. One luck winner will receive both choices! Click here to find out how to increase your chances. An email address is needed to contact the winner. Contest ends 11/21/08. Contest rules apply.Cool Tip: Buy Baby Legs at Mom4Life and receive free shipping!
- Prima Princessa DVD & Giveaway Having fond memories of my own years as a "ballerina," I couldn't wait to get my own little girl in a tutu. Coincidentally, the same week that the Prima Princessa DVD arrived, my daughter received a tutu as a gift from a family member, and so naturally we put both on together to prepare for her first ballet lesson. Created by two moms and combining the Paris Opera Ballet and Students from School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center, the Prima Princessa DVD is a must-have gift for any ballerina in training. Cool Giveaway: Visit Tutu Zone, the Prima Princessa blog, for your chance to win all of the following in their holiday giveaway: a children's ballet DVD, Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake; super soft plush swan; beautiful white and silver sparkle wings; elegant white feather & faux pearl tiara plus an adorable white tutu.
- Princess Gifts at My Princess Closet Every girl is a princess at some point, whether that means dressing up like one or putting themselves in the shoes of a real princess, like Cinderella. And when I discovered My Princess Closet I knew we were a match made in heaven. An online boutique catering to little princesses, they have an entire section devoted to dress up like the Ballerina in A Box (pictured) which includes everything a buddy ballerina needs to transform into a fairy princess. From clothes and accessories to tiaras and tutus, My Princess Closet has your little princess covered from head to toe this holiday. Cool Tip: Enter code "CBK 15" for 15% off your My Princess Closet order.
- Perfect Gift For Family Members: GeeZees Canvas GeeZees Canvas was exactly what I was looking for when recently trying to find something unique for a bare wall. The wall are combines pictures and words on a customized canvas and is so reasonably priced I plan to order more as Christmas gifts. Our canvas includes a picture of the two kids with their names and words we associate with them such as their birth months and their nicknames. As GeeZees website mentions, they can be designed for sports teams, birth announcements, anniversaries, wedding vows, favorite lyric, photos...you name it. I'm a huge fan and am so excited to share this great find with everyone because I know you'll love GeeZees canvas creations as much as I do. Cool Giveaway: GeeZees canvas has generously offered to design a custom 11X17 canvas for one lucky Cool Baby Kid reader. To enter, just check out their site and come back to comment about your favorite design. Click here to find out how to increase your chances. An email address is needed to contact the winner. Contest ends 11/10/08. Contest rules apply.
- Hohobbers Holiday Giveaway! I first discovered Hohobbers when looking for a toddler towel for my daughter immediately impressed me with their large selection, much of it personalizable, which is great for gifts. Reading about the company I found they actually got started with their Junior Director's Chair, a really neat product, and now they are giving one away! To enter, just leave a comment on this post about another Hohobber product you love. Click here to find out how to increase your chances. An email address is needed to contact the winner. Contest ended. Congratulations Ann!Cool Tip: Use code "Fall08" for 15% your order at Hohobbers.
- These Shoes Are On My Kids' Christmas List! See Kai Run ShoesI just added See Kai Run shoes to my kids' Wishpot Christmas list in an effort to reduce the amount of toys overflowing into the living room and increase their wardrobe with cool, hip clothing and accessories. See Kai Run are in my Top 5 Favs for good reason. First, take a look at their collection. Cute, right? Second, butter soft sheepskin leather, rubber soles for indoor and outdoor play, flexible soles, easy on/off Velcro closures...they have all the features! Third, See Kai Run also accommodates little baby feet with their Smaller collection making it a true one stop shoe shop for the kids. As if you need more reasons to love See Kai Run, it's a mom created business who gives back to children in need of footwear. My daugher is wearing the Stella shoes as I write this review, and they are simply adorable! Cool Giveaway: Now this is a giveaway...five pairs of See Kai Run shoes to five lucky winners. To enter, comment on this post with your child's gender and shoe size. Click here to find out how to increase your chances. An email address is needed to contact the winner. Contest ends 11/7/08. Contest rules apply.
- Talk About Cool Gifts... Sweet Peas GiftWe all love boutiques because they offer something special and unique that you can't find at your local mall. The problem? Cha-ching. As always, Cool Baby Kid is on the lookout for ways to make your little one stand out from the crowd without going broke...and here's one way to do it: shop at Sweet Peas Gift. They have the most amazing sales ever! My recent order included a pair of Beautiful in Pink shoes, a Monogrammed Art Smock and Monogrammed Headband (love it!) as well as some other goodies, and I couldn't have been happier with the quick service, cute packaging, and my favorite--customized products. Bookmark this site and check back often for their super sales. For the holidays I have my eye on this Monogrammed Dress. I'm such a sucker for personalization...Cool Giveaway: One lucky winner will receive a special Sweet Peas Prize Pack with all of the following included: 1 monogrammed solid color apron, 1 monogrammed art smock (natural with orange border), 1monogrammed white diaper cover and 1 pair size 5 Flower Powershoes. Click here to find out how to increase your chances. An email address is needed to contact the winner. Contest ends 11/4/08. Contest rules apply.Cool Tip: Use code "25off" for 25% off your entire order! Expires 12/13/08.
- Holiday Photo Cards: Stand Out From the Crowd Doodlebug Dezigns Photo CardsWhen my son was born I began an intensive search for something different than the standard photo announcements. The scrolling designs on their homepage caught my eye, and from start to finish Doodlebug Dezigns worked with me to create the perfect, unique photo birth announcement. So when it comes to holiday cards, you may be able to purchase photo cards with other well-known sites for a bit less, but if you want yours to stand out from the crowd, Doodlebug Dezigns holiday card collection is where it's at!Cool Giveaways: Two great giveaways!! Win 25 free Doodlebug photo cards including free shipping by leaving a comment on this post with your favorite holiday card design. (Exp. 11/3). If you order a photo card don't forget to enter Cool Baby Kid Doodlebug Dezign Cutie Contest! Just comment on this post with your mom status (pregnant, number of kids, ages, etc.) and email me your card proof. I will choose one winner to be feature on the holiday site who will also win a surprise gift from the Cool Baby Kid giveaway closet!! Contest ends 12/1/08. Contest rules apply.
Inhabitots
- Cheekeyes Wooden Artistic Toys In Japanese animation, the bigger the eyes, the cuter the character. But in the hands of Dutch designer Rogier van Zijp, characters can be just as cute even if you don’t see their eyes at all. Cheekeyes, van Zijp’s latest creation, is a collection of handmade animal characters. With their closed eyes and blushing cheeks, [...]
- Petit Collage: Animal Alphabet Sustainable Screenprints Petit Collage’s screenprint posters provide eco-friendly decor for your kid’s room that also serves as a stylish lesson in learning their ABC’s and animals. The lively Animal Alphabet shown above, is a three color screenprint which is hand-pulled and printed on uncoated, 100% post-consumer recycled paper. In the case of Petit Collage, “M” is for [...]
- JELLIO LED Gummi Bear Lamps! How cute are these gigantic Gummi Bear LED Lamps? By day these oversized JELLIO rubber Gummi Bears make great room decor for your tot, and in the evening, they do double-duty as nightlights when illuminated by the LED lights in their butts!
- Eco-friendly Handpump Penguin Night Light! What’s black and yellow and green all over? Why the hand-pump penguin flashlight of course! We recently spotted this adorable eco-friendly flashlight on Babygadget, and we were super excited to read about its environmentally sustainable elements. In addition to being extremely cute, this hand-pump penguin light is batteryless, which means it will [...]
- Xeko Pals Organic Plush Toys Every tot deserves to have a furry friend as a cuddly toy, but what to do when fluffy pals made of synthetic fibers begin to populate a playroom intended as a non-toxic, safe zone? Add to this, the fact that endangered species are on the verge of extinction every day, and it is no surprise [...]
- MOTRIN BASHES BABYWEARING? Here’s something I never thought I’d be writing about on Inhabitots…..I just spotted my favorite brand of pain reliever bashing babywearing in a totally thoughtless and tone-deaf commercial for Motrin. See the commercial here >
- SECONDHAND KIDS SHOPPING Last Economy’s Trash = This Economy’s Treasure Once thought of as a case strictly for charity, reusing clothing items has become an integral and environmentally savvy facet of green parenting. Now that Goodwill clothing is ‘hip’ (the D.C. stores have a Goodwill Fashionista on their payroll), and we are witnessing the advent of the ‘frugal teen’, [...]
- Warm Feet, Small Footprint: Patagonia’s Tadpole Boots Soaking socks plus chilly ankles do not equal a fun time. Especially when those wet feet belong to a pint-sized, snowbound adventurer. Patagonia, a company with unquestionable environmental ethics, offers boots for kids that serve to snuggly wrap eco-friendly feet in sustainable materials that stay warm even in freezing temperatures.
- LITTLE LARK: Eco Chic Kids Clothes Here’s a bird’s eye view into Little Lark, a company featuring adorable one-of-a-kind, eco-modern clothing for kids, and boasting environmentally conscious practices as well. At Inhabitots, we are birds of a feather who flock together with folks we believe are doing their part to create sustainable, compelling wares which both decorate and preserve our planet. [...]
- Petit Collage: Adorable, Sustainable Kids Art Petit Collage wall art is a refreshing departure from typical child’s room decor. Original concepts and limited edition availability elevate these adorable pieces high above wallflower status. Petit Collage’s pleasing array of eco-minded art pieces will enliven your tot’s surroundings with whimsical flairs of nature. We love their handmade wooden collages created from vintage and [...]
Nested
- The Saddest and/or Greatest Costume Ever! We know that in a couple years we're not going to have much say in what costume Penelope wants to wear for Halloween. Sure, we're going to outlaw baby Lolita garb and will offer help in the form of sewing...
- Help Kids. Get a Finger Puppet! Nested is participating in DonorsChoose.org's Blogger Challenge 2008. For those unfamiliar with DonorsChoose.org, it's a great organization that helps teachers (mostly from low-income communities) find donors to help fund school projects. When you donate, you'll hear back from the schools...
- Saddest Halloween Costumes Ever! It's late August so you know what that means!Yes, stores have moved onto their next fun holiday (Labor Day doesn't count) and Halloween merchandise and decor is popping up everywhere. We've been casually looking for costumes for the little one...
- Are You Afraid of the Dark? We can't think of a better sentiment for a child's glow-in-the-dark tee than this one available at Threadless. In light, the message allows your little one to assert his or her toughness. In the dark, however, the directive is clear.These...
- San Francisco's Peapod Fabrics Just when we were getting pretty fed up with the selection at chain fabric stores (though you have to give Beverly's Fabrics credit for carrying Amy Butler) we've discovered a sweet little gem in San Francisco's Inner Sunset. Peapod Fabrics...
- Frances England Rocks Even if you're the type of parent who dresses their baby in a Folsom Prison Blues onesie, you'll eventually realize that one day you're going to actually purchase and play children's music for your children. If you're like us, then...
- On this Day: Disneyland! Fifty-three years ago, today, Disneyland opened its doors to the world and began its reign as The Happiest Place on Earth. We couldn't think of a better way commemorate this date than by celebrating the work of frequent Disney artist...
- On this Day: Secret Agents & Spies! Today (well, yesterday) marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ian Fleming, literary father to 007 a.k.a Bond, James, Bond. It may be a while before your kids are wondering why people snicker at the various Bond girl names,...
- Custom Oil Paintings of your Wee Ones If you have ever considered commissioning a custom oil painting of your child, you may have been discouraged by either the price or by the process. And because there are hundreds of custom oil painting services online -- with many...
- On this Day: Modern Marvels! On this day in the 1930s two manmade landmarks officially opened to the public. May 27th, 1930 saw the completion and opening of the 1,046 foot Chrysler Building in New York City. And on this same day in 1937, San...
Cool Baby Kid
- The Baby Kid Blogs Are Born! It's been one year since the birth of Cool Baby Kid. To celebrate, I'd like to announce two new Baby Kid Blogs today! Smart Baby Kid, like it's mama blog, reviews products and resources for youngsters. And while cool products are fun to find, educational ones deserve their very own site. Finally I'm able to utilize my expertise as an educator to help you sift through the toys, books, DVDs and other educational products on the market. Ask Baby Kid, the baby sister of the bunch, grew out of the many questions from friends and Cool Baby kid readers on topics ranging from parenting tips to all about blogging. Busy moms and parents want real, quick answers about where to find packing lists for family travel or how to start and maintain a blog. You can Ask Baby Kid a question and find your answer in an simple, referenceable answer. So why the birthing analogy? Gisele Jaquenod, the designer of all three sites, has worked nearly as hard creating these blogs as I did giving birth to my two children! OK, maybe not so painful. But she has worked relentlessly over the last few weeks to perfect every aspect of the new blogs; I can't thank her enough for all she's done. In just the last two weeks I counted over 100 emails back and forth (no kidding) and the adorable designs you see on the new blogs and re-design of Cool Baby Kid are the result. Gisele offers spectacular free blog templates for the brand new blogger and her Birdie Says shop has the cutest original designs you've ever seen. I would be eternally grateful if you's stop by her site and tell Gisele what a wonderful job she's done!I have a round of other thank you's for those people who helped make the Baby Kid Blog launch a success starting with my husband who dealt with the laptop in the bedroom for the last few weeks and me complaining about the lack of sleep because of it. Thanks also to my mom, sister and friends who put up with multiple frantic "please visit my blog" emails last November when I first got started and had very little idea about how to gain blog readership. Finally, I would like to give a special thank you to the following launch partners who have helped get the word out today about the new Baby Kid Blogs. Blogging is a wonderful community and some of these ladies are not just blogging partners but friends as well. Bridgette and Erin, for instance, have gone out of their way to help me promote this launch, and I appreciate it so much!Bridgette @ The Not-So-Blog BlogErin @ The Mom Buzz Deb @ Just a Mom's Take on Things...Emily @ Props & PansDawn @ Nursery Murals & MoreKristina @ Mama DivasJanelle @ Brimful CuriositiesLaura @ Work It: A Blog for Working MomsCourtney @ Mom Giveaways Heather @ The Domestic DivaStop by all three blogs to enter to win a unique launch prize pack on each one. Subscribe to the Baby Kid Blogs, become a Follower, grab a logo or banner, ask a question, apply to become a featured blog, join me on Twitter or Facebook, and I promise to continue to deliver the coolest, smartest products and resources for moms, babies and kids with tips, picks, and of course giveaways. This post will remain sticky all week!Extra Cool Giveaway: Each of the Baby kid Blogs is giving away it's own special launch Prize Pack! Here, on Cool Baby Kid, you can enter to win the "Baby Launch Prize Pack" which includes all of the baby items listed below by leaving a comment on this post. Click here to find out how to increase your chances. Contest ends 12/2/08. Contest rules apply. A big thank you to the following launch sponsors for supplying these great giveaway gifts!Grobag Egg Room Thermometer from Keen DistributionBaby Faces from Begin Smart BooksWallace Luxury Baby Blanket from Simply Baby BlanketsUltrasound Frame/Ornament from The Grandparent Gift Co. (Upcoming Review)Cooshee Changer from Baby Smart (Upcoming Review)
- Customized Stickers & Stamps for Kids: Karate Kate Graphics Customization time! CBK readers know I'm a fan. I have the perfect stocking stuffer idea, also great for party favors, school stuff or letters too: Karate Kate Graphics personalized stickers. I put ones with my daughter's name, "Bear" as she's known on the blog, on every book she owns. The personalized stamps also make great gifts and can be used on anything from party invites to thank you notes. Another holiday idea...send cards with these personalized "With Love" stamps. Cute! Search the site by design (winter holiday, sports, etc.) or product (stickers, postage, even Keds shoes). Now if I could stop writing about all of these neat gifts and start actually buying I mau actually avoid the last-minute shopping crowd.Cool Giveaways: Win some Karate Kate Designs stocking suffers by commenting on this post about your favorite design. Three winners will receive a set of customized stickers and a fourth a set of 20 stamps. Winner chooses the design for each. Click here to find out how to increase your chances. Contest ends 12/4/08. Contest rules apply. Cool Tip: Use code "STMPHOLIDAYS" for free shipping on all stamps. (Exp. 12/31)Like this post? You may enjoy this too...
- Just for Nonnie: The Grandparent Gift Co. When began as a mother's poem has become a lovely online boutique of unique gifts for family members called The Grandparent Gift Co. For a sentimental fool like myself it is a goldmine of treasures. Perfect for the upcoming holiday season, gifts like the Ultrasound Frame/Ornament (pictured) or Smiles for Great-Grandma Brag Book are ones they will treasure forever. Not only do I love that the company is family owned with many of the products produced in the USA, but I also find it easy to navigate with categories ranging from product types to family members or occasions. The Grandparent Gift Co. will be a destination of mine for the holidays for family member gifts and maybe even a keepsake for my own too.Cool Giveaway: Perfect as a gift for Grandma or Grandpa (or Nonnie to my daughter), enter for a chance to win the Grandparent's Memory Book. Filled with question like "What activities did you play in high school, it is something a child will have for years to come. Click here to find out how to increase your chances. Contest ends 12/3/08. Contest rules apply.Cool Tip: Use code "CUST09" and receive a free Grandparents' Little Idea Book, a $9.95 retail value, with your purchase! (Exp. 12/31/08)
- Wipeable, Washable Bibs: Bella Tunno You can thank me for this find by coming back often and checking out my other picks and tips. And I know you'll want to thank me because this is the find of the century. Bella Tunno has somehow done the impossible...created a wipeable, laminated bib that is also machine washable! That was not a typo. After searching high and low I've actually discovered a laminated bib with patterns as cute as any you've ever seen such as Sweet Tooth (pictured) Seeing Spots. When a few weeks go by beyond what wiping can fix, you just toss it in the washer. No wonder Courtney Cox and a slew of other celebrities love Bella Tunno too. And their Blinkers, a fashionable pacifier clip, makes me wish my son took a pacifier. But sadly he's a thumb sucker which I have no experience with (daughter didn't like either) but I hear can be a problem. Maybe as a thank you for finding the coolest bibs ever ever you can tip me off on to wean from the thumb?Cool Giveaway: Enter to win the mother of Bella Tunno's bib collection, the bib bundle, by checking out their website and coming back to comment on your favorite. Click here to find out how to increase your chances. An email address is needed to contact the winner. Contest ends 12/1/08. Contest rules apply.Cool Tip: Use code "COOLBABY20" for 20% off your Bella Tunno order. (exp. 12/1)Cool Announcement: Tomorrow is the big day. For Cool Baby Kid's 1 year Blogaversary a BIG announcement is one it's way...just one more day...
- Cool Baby Kid's Holiday Gift Guide Everyone has one; it's the bloggy thing to do. Cool Baby Kid is so psyched about the upcoming holidays, there's an entire blog edition devoted to helping you choose the coolest gifts for babies and kids. The Cool Baby Kid: Holiday Edition blog highlights some of my favorites with easy to navigate categories based on who you're buying for, price ranges, great for gift certificates, coupon codes and more. There's even a section for "holiday prep" helping you prepare for the upcoming season. Don't miss the exclusive giveaways too like the Hoohobbers Rocking Chair, a spectacular gift for stylish little ones. Personally I've been checking out every holiday guide I can get my hands on With so many great picks we can get our shopping done early this year! That's the goal anyway...Cool Tip: For standout photo cards this holiday, check out Doodlebug Dezigns and Peek-a-boo Paperie; both are better options than your standard, run of the mill photo cards stores!
- Truly Personalized Books: Peeka Stories With a variety of personalized books on the market, what sets Peeka Stories apart is the level of customization. Not only can you insert your child's name but also hairstyle, skin tone and eye color to give the story a truly customized feel. With the ability to dedicate and sign the book as well, a Peeka story is perfect for the upcoming gift giving season. It's rare you find a money back guarantee on a personalized item, but Peeka Stories does just that, allowing you to feel even more confident with your purchase and another reason to choose Peeka for your custom book order. Cool Tip: Use code "coolbaby15" for 15% off your Peeka book order. Like this post? You may enjoy this too...
- Cute, Clean Designs: Bugalug Hair Accessories Once upon a time I made my own bows. This was pre-son and pre-blog. I'm not terribly upset about having to purchase hair accessories for my daughter for two reasons. First, I'm not super crafty to begin with and didn't enjoy making bows all that much. Second, her barrettes and bows looked like everyone else's. Now that I've devoted my spare time to finding the coolest baby and kid products on Cool Baby Kid, I've had to pleasure to discover companies like Bugalug. Their hair accessories don't cost and arm and a leg, look different than your standard barrette and don't take more than a few minutes to choose, click and purchase. Pick from styles like argyle for the preppy girl, brown multistripes for the urban toddler or berry flowers for the dainty baby. Each one stays put thanks to a special silicon gel grip. All new to Bugalug are their adjustable headbands which can even be worn by mom since they adjust from infant to adult. No glue gun required.Cool Tip: For a unique holiday gift Bugalug offers a "Clip of the Month Club" package. For $40.00 members receive a new clip every month for one year including new and exclusive styles.Cool Announcement: Stay tuned for Cool Baby Kid's huge 1 Year Blogaversary announcement next week. It's a BIG one!Like this post? You may enjoy this too...
- Unique Customized Canvas Wall Art GeeZees CanvasWhen I recently decided to spruce up a bare wall with something different and creative, I knew I was in trouble, mainly because I'm not very creative. I found a cool project on the Little Window Shoppe but was skeptical I could pull it off. Miraculously, that same week I discovered GeeZees Canvas which was exactly what I was looking for. The wall art combines pictures and words on a customized canvas and is so reasonably priced I plan to order more as Christmas gifts. Our canvas includes a picture of the two kids with their names and words we associate with them such as their birth months and their nicknames. As GeeZees website mentions, they can be designed for sports teams, birth announcements, anniversaries, wedding vows, favorite lyric, photos...you name it. I'm a huge fan and am so excited to share this great find with everyone because I know you'll love GeeZees canvas creations as much as I do. Cool Giveaway: GeeZees canvas has generously offered to design a custom 11X17 canvas for one lucky Cool Baby Kid reader. To enter, just check out their site and come back to comment about your favorite design. Click here to find out how to increase your chances. An email address is needed to contact the winner. Congratulations Kel F.Cool Tip: Use the code "CBK2008" to receive 10% off your GeeZees canvas order!Like this post? You may enjoy this too...
- Preparing for Baby: Baby Lists by Elaine Farber Not to be confused with Ferber--a moment of quiet reverence for the man who helped both of my children to sleep through the night-- Elaine Farber's book, Baby Lists, is another must-have in the "preparing for baby" book department. Actually, I think both Ferber and Farber's books will be the ones I'll give to expecting friends or family members from now on. Baby Lists is the only "what to do and what to get" resource you'll need to prepare for the new addition. From buying and packing a diaper bag to travelling accessories and safety products, it's not only comprehensive but easy to read. Forgoing lengthy chapters and long articles, the book is presented in short paragraphs and lists as a reference for when you need it. Highlight your favorites and take it to register; Baby Lists does everything but put the kids to bed for you!Cool Giveaway: Win a copy of Baby Lists by Elaine Farber for yourself or as a gift for an expecting mom! Leave a comment on this post with either a "preparing for baby" question or your best new baby tip. Click here to find out how to increase your chances. An email address is needed to contact the winner. Contest ended. Congratulations Jayme!Cool Tip: Buy Baby Lists at the CBK Amazon Store.
- Photo Gifts for Family & Friends Coture invito: Photo Notepads and More...My #1 favorite product? Customized anything. Cool Baby Kid readers already know my soft spot for personalized gifts, so you can imagine how excited I was to receive a notpad with my two kiddos pictured on it from Couture invito. Their custom photo notepads come in black and white or color (pictured) making a perfect gift for mom, dad or grandparents. Want some other cool picks from Couture invito? Kid art stationery includes your child's artwork on the back for a truly couture gift for the teacher who helps your little one create the masterpiece. Also, the new baby photo jewelry caught my eye; super cute pieces for pretty reasonable prices. What are your favorite customized products?Cool Tip: Use the code "BLOG10" to receive 10% off your Couture Invito order. (Exp. 11/20)
Baby Cheapskate
- Hot Holiday Deals: LeapFrog TAG Reading System The LeapFrog TAG reading system is priced at $49.99 across the board. Books are around $13.99. Look for coupon codes and get-a-book-free deals like the one below to help you save.Best deals right now:Right now at The Scholastic Store, you can save $9.99 on the LeapFrog TAG Reading System with code SSTOYS. Shipping is $3.95. There's a code for free shipping (SSNFS), but you'll do better with the $9.95 off.At Leapfrog.com, buy three books and get the fourth free with code HY8NTG. Free shipping on TAG gift packs.
- Store Brand Diaper Review: Publix A big thank you to reader Amanda Morris for submitting this thorough review of "improved" Publix-brand diapers. This is my first-ever generic diaper experience. My 26 lb. 14-month-old outgrew the "absorbency" on size 4 diapers way before she outgrew the weight (who knew such a thing could happen) and a mere 26 diapers in a jumbo pack was what pushed me over the edge.I am a fan of all things Publix. I buy their generics with confidence. I have steered clear of their diapers however because the review on Baby Cheapskate was less than favorable.On a recent shopping trip however I was delighted to discover they had supposedly "improved" their previous product. The box claimed promises of "accordian stretch" and a new "dry lock layer." I may have still refrained from temptation if it were not for the fact that between an Advantage Buy coupon and a Publix Baby Club coupon I took home a box of 64 size 5 diapers for $10.99.My first impression was "Wow, these are big!!!" When placed next to a size 5 pampers they are actually almost equal in length, yet the shapelessness of the Publix diaper makes it look especially long. The design was simple - and quite cute, in my opinion. The leg gathers did not seem very elastic (but bear in mind I have spoiled myself with Pampers, the seeming Cadillac of diapers, for the last 14 months). I do not notice any particular smell, but I have never really been phased one way or another by this characteristic. The waist band tabs are very similar in material as the tabs on Huggies, but with the limited stretch of Luvs. They are large though - and therefore easy to work with. They stick better than Huggies and are easy to remove and re-stick. The diapers are thick like a Huggies Natural Fit, yet they have that non-cloth-like feel of Luvs.I was very nervous about my first "trial run" with this diaper. I have a fair-skinned red-headed baby who seems to be sensitive to EVERYTHING. They fit great. The legs didn't seem to gather tightly around her chubby little thighs yet their seemed to be such an abundance of coverage in general that I felt confident already. It seems I was right. We have used these diapers hard core for the last week and I am beyond impressed. They don't seem to absorb and "pull" waste away as the magical Pampers do, but they cover so much area that everything stays inside (safely tucked away). We have had no mishaps what so ever. I do change them more often than I would a Premium diaper because I do have concern that the waste is touching her skin. Yet there are no irritations to date.All in all, I would definitely buy these diapers again. Only if I had coupons, however, because the price doesn't really justify going against my personal favorite. The box of 64 would have been $18 had I not combined the two coupon offers.They are for all intents and purposes a very dependable diaper. I am curious to know how much their "changes" affected my experience versus the prior Publix review on Baby Cheapskate, but hopefully they did make a legitimate attempt at bettering their product.See more store brand diaper reviews.
- Hot Holiday Deals: Want Ergo? Check eBay. How do you find a deal on an item whose price is controlled by the manufacturer? Take the Ergo Baby Carrier. It's always the same price. Period. Currently it's $105, and unless you do one of the following, that's what you're going to pay:Wait for authorized sales and close outs. Look for coupon codes offered by stores that let you save a percentage off your purchase price.Rebates. Apple laptops, for example, are price controlled, but I got a rebate on mine last year when I ordered it from Amazon.BOGO sales: You may find a deal where you get a free accessory, case, etc. when you buy the item itself.Buy it used or on eBay. When buying on eBay, make sure shipping doesn't kill the deal.If you really want to pick up an Ergo this holiday season, I suggest eBaby. It seems to be the best option right now. For example, there's a new-in-box camel-colored Ergo for $99 (Buy it Now price) with free shipping. You can check out eBay's Ergo options here.Do you know of any other ways to beat Ergo's $105 price?
- One Day Sale at Babies R Us This Saturday Yup. Babies R Us is doing a one-day sale this Saturday. Download the flyer to find out what to expect, including HALO Sleep Sacks BOGO 50% off.
- Hot Holiday Deals Update: Clipo, Radian 65, Chicco Polly Two of the Hot Holiday Deals items that I'm tracking have dropped in price.Playskool Clipo Creativity Table is now $19.99 at Amazon. That's 43% off. Last time I told you about it, it was $24.99. It's regularly $34.99. Eligible for free Super Saver shipping.Sunshine Kids Radian65 Convertible Car Seat has dropped from $195 to $189.The Chicco Polly high chair has dropped to $99 at Amazon. That's 29% off with free shipping.
- Cloth Diaper Reviews and Giveaway Jen at Rolling Through Looneyville (love the blog name!) reviewed seven popular cloth diapers and took some great photos (like this one) of each of them inaction. If you're checking into cloth diapering options, go check out her piece AND enter her BumWear giveaway.
- Frugal Childproofing There's a don't-miss guest article today over at Almost Frugal: Childproofing Your House - The Frugal Way. Check it out!
- A Week's Worth of Kid-Friendly Meals for $35 This guest post is from Erin of $5 Dinners. Just the names of these dishes would convince my picky preschooler to eat them. I can't wait to try some of Erin's recipes!Ever have one of those afternoons when you walk up to the fridge and wonder what in the world you're going to make for your family for dinner? A healthy AND inexpensive dinner? I'm here to help! At $5 Dinners, I am making dinner for my family every night for $5 or less. I've got 2 little boys and a husband to feed every night, and I don't break the bank doing it! I'd like to offer you a week's worth of toddler and kid friendly meals!Monday: Provolone Wrapped ChickenBake some chicken tenderloin or breasts. Right as they come out of the oven, wrap them with a slice or half slice of provolone cheese. The cheese will melt around the chicken. What kid doesn't like chicken and cheese?Tuesday: Homemade Mac and CheeseI love to make homemade macaroni and cheese for my guys. It's an easy way to sneak in some vegetables without altering the taste or color! Butternut or acorn squash can be easily hidden into homemade cheese sauce. To make the cheese sauce, I use butter, a little flour, evaporated milk, and a cup of shredded cheese. I sneak in some mashed squash and whip it all together. Add to your favorite pasta and feed to your hungry brood!Wednesday: Pizza BoatsNeed a pizza…quick!?! Faster than Domino's! Grab some hamburger buns or homemade buns, set them out on a baking sheet open faced. Add some pizza or spaghetti sauce, cheese and favorite toppings. Everyone gets their own little pizza and you can "custom make" with different toppings for you each kid!Thursday: TX Cowboy's PieA great way to use up some leftover beef roast! This is a twist on the traditional "shepherd's pie", using beef roast, potatoes and cheese. Yum!Friday: Bacon and Egg QuesadillasThis one is pretty self explanatory and a great alternative to "breakfast tacos"! Whip up some bacon and eggs, add to an open tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, place another tortilla on top. Bake 10 minutes so cheese can melt. Serve with sour cream or salsa! A delicious "breakfast for dinner"!Saturday: Mexican Chicken CasseroleToss together some ground beef, taco seasoning, rice, tomato sauce and top with cheese. Easy and delicious!Sunday: Tuna Melts Add some cheese to the traditional tuna sandwich and toast them on the griddle. Serve with some carrots and fruit for a well balanced meal!Treats: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins and Zucchini Pineapple BreadFor the complete cost breakdown and more extensive directions for each dinner, click on the link to the meal you think your family would enjoy. And for many more frugal dinner ideas, be sure to come by $5 Dinners!
- Hot Holiday Deals: EyeClops I have to admit that I find this toy really cool, and I can't wait until my son's old enough to play with toys like this. I checked prices a couple of weeks ago and nary a deal was to be found. Now, prices are really starting to come down on several of the Eyeclops toys. These are two really good deals on Eyeclops--far better than anything else I'm seeing:EyeClops Bionic Eye Multizoom (top) is 33% off at Amazon right now. It's $29.99 (reg. $44.99). Free shipping.EyeClops BioniCam (right) is 37% off right now at $49.99 at Amazon. It's regularly $79.99. Free shipping.See more posts in BC's Hot Holiday Deals series.What are you looking for? To submit a wish list item, leave a comment at this post.
- Big Discounts at Fleurville Seconds Sale Fleurville's clearing out their warehouse and offering big discounts on "seconds" of their trendy bags. Seconds are described as"functional bags with all of their components that have cosmetic blemishes which could include but are not limited to: fabric flaws, stains on the fabric, wrinkles, cloudy TPU, and lamination issues. All seconds sales are non-refundable, non-returnable."You can pick up a Sling Tote for $36 and a Mothership for $38.The sale ends tomorrow (Thursday), so don't wait. Thanks goes to Hilary for the tip.
Babygadget
- Animals coat rack What you see before you is not only an endearing piece of interior design; it's part of a project to create sustainable goods that can be mass-produced despite their eco-credentials. Carl Clarkin is part of the .TEN design team, who set themselves this apparently arduous project: this coat-rack, his contribution, is named 'The Animals of Whittling Wood'. This, and other responses to the design challenge, are being merchandised on TwentyTwentyOne; enquiries by email only, and no price given. Somehow, I doubt it comes cheap, but there's only one way to find out.
- Leililaloo ribbons Let's get one thing straight, much as I love and love to write about handmade things, I don't sew. But so inspired was I when I saw these adorable ribbons from Leililaloo that I almost started! Hand painted by Amsterdam-based designer and mom Dana Komjaty, each sweet, cotton ribbon is truly one-of-a-kind. Perfect for customizing clothing, cards, hair clips, ornaments, gifts... the list goes on. I'm truly inspired! Once I master simple ribbon adornments, I may have to move on to more ambitious sewing projects, because Leililaloo's hand printed fabric is absolutely fabulous too. I love these bistro chairs!
- Wall-mounted changing table For those really looking to economize on space or who prefer a truly minimalist aesthetic comes this ultra-trim wall-mounted changing table from designer Bo Ekstrom. At first glance the sleek bent plywood exterior is quite pleasing, but immediately my mind leaps to the question of safety. So I was reassured to read that the table passed a rigorous inspection process by the Independent Technical Research Institute of Sweden. (That certainly sounds respectable.) Each table and convenient matching diaper holder is manufactured in a small Belgium factory using local FSC certified woods. All sounds great so far, but then you get to the price, nearly $800! I'm all for paying a little extra for elegant design. But for that much, I'd like to walk away with an actual piece of furniture! ...Still it is really great, and if you can't resist, Spunky Sprout is taking pre-orders for December delivery now.
- For aspiring rockstars - bi-coloured tights I must admit that these bi-coloured tights from Pop-up Shop [PDF] immediately reminded me of something Freddie Mercury from Queen would wear: indeed, did he not have a jumpsuit patterned just the same way, half black, half white? As I recall, it had the strange effect of making one of his legs looks much narrower than the other, rather unsettlingly. Freddie Mercury and your young child have one thing in common: a lack of inhibition. So, heck, why not embrace it while you can, and if your child - male or female - likes this look, go for it! Never again will they have the freedom to walk down the street wearing anything half so ludicrous or frivolous.
- Jacqueline Wilson chinaware For many girls of a certain age (think 'tweenie'), Tracy Beaker will be a very familiar character: created by writer Jacqueline Wilson and illustrator Nick Sharratt, she is a feisty heroine, battling against the odds of life in a children's home. Not only is she the star of three books, but also a very popular TV programme. Now the Portmeirion factory has made an unlikely bid for your daughters' pocket money (or indeed, pester power) with a special Tracy Beaker line, perfect for " a sleepover treat". Hmm, I don't know about that, but I do know that Sharratt's cartoony style may appeal to both parents and kids.
- Short Hat coupon code for babygadget readers The Short Hat Company is a charming, family-owned business from Colorado who designs hats featuring classic and functional headwear for kids ages 2-6. Sourcing organic and renewable fibers whenever possible, the company also makes use of recycled materials in their visors and collateral material. Their knit hats are handmade in Argentina using the softest of yarns, while the caps are made here in the USA using a variety of unique fabrics. I think you'll agree that the hats also look smashing! Through January 31, 2009, all Babygadget readers will get free shipping and 20% off the winter hat collection to 48 states. Enter coupon code: babygadget20% Thanks Short Hat!
- Stitch your own donkey It is the green mane and tail that add the finishing touch to this idiosyncratic stitch your own donkey kit, and they echo the product's green eco-credentials, too. So low-impact is this gift that the box it comes in is used to make a trough for the donkey - plus, by encouraging crafting and sewing skills, you're instilling good sustainable habits for life. £9.99; delivery worldwide.
- Lucky Jade makes for a lucky baby! Ok, ok, I'll admit that I always thought that people who bought cashmere clothes for their babies were totally ridiculous. I mean, honestly, what baby needs cashmere? But a cashmere cotton blend? Maybe I could get on board with that - especially if the clothes came in such delightful designs like these from Lucky Jade. Available at Design Public.
- Derby Critters from Wisteria How cute are these little Derby Critters from Wisteria? I found them while browsing through one of the thousands of seasonal catalogs clogging up our mailbox these days. Finds as adorable as these are rare, between the plethora of gaudy golden garlands and super-sequined tree skirts! Though a little delicate and not intended for young children, they might make a nice toy for an older tot.
- Rosie Goa tunics - global fashion Snowbirding this winter or already dreaming of spring? Me too, which is why these gorgeous tunics by Rosie Goa caught my eye. Combining breezy 100% cotton prints with classic cuts from around the world, it's clear that this Australian native who now divides her time between Paris, France and Goa, India, takes here inspiration from her travels. Each piece is amply cut for active little ones and features lovely details like contrast piping. Can't wait for spring to adorn your child in such beautiful clothes? Me neither, that's why I'm layering them now!
Project Nursery
- Featured Giveaway: Skip Hop’s Cool Hare! This is brilliant! A way to get your tot to sit still and be involved during what I call the morning hair brushing show-down (it’s like an old western movie at my house as my daughter stands across the room with her hands on her hips and stares me down. I stand on the other [...]
- My (Kitchen) Art Gallery I’ll never forget my son’s first masterpiece. As a recent member of the preschool “Mommy & Me” circuit, I was thrilled when my son made his first art collage. I jumped for joy at the mostly mommy manufactured piece of art. Heck! I even had it framed to cherish this memory. But what I really [...]
- Hush Little Baby…. My husband and I are always trying to come up with the right formula for putting the kids to bed. Just when we think we have a winning formula one of the kids gets sick, sprouts a tooth or just doesn’t want to cooperate and what is supposed to take 15 minutes takes hours. One [...]
- Make It Personal Congrats to my sister-in-law and brother-in-law for bringing a big, healthy, beautiful baby boy into the world last night! His name is Braydon Matthew. I waited 9 months to find out if I needed to buy pink or blue gifts and then another 24 hours to learn if Braydon was to be spelled with an [...]
- Classic Gifts For The Holidays San Francisco can be a strange city. I’m not talking about the drum circles in Golden Gate Park. I’m referring to the weather. It was a gorgeous 88 degrees here this past weekend and our SF “summer” seemed to be chugging along. So, with this balmy weather in mind it just seemed odd that holiday [...]
- Calling All Cooks! Just when I thought I would buy the super fun Step 2 kitchen with all the bells and whistle that I know my toddler will love, I continue to find even more fabulous looking kitchens that will beautifully compliment my own kitchen. After all, adding a play kitchen is big time playroom decor. I am [...]
- Modern-Vintage (On A Budget) The title of my post is a complete contradiction, yet after discovering this charming inspiration board that uses Ikea accessories, retro chairs and vintage elephant framed art, it makes perfect sense! Jenny created this beautiful inspiration board to inspire her dear friend Anna. Anna recently moved into a new home and needed to come up with [...]
- Canvas Keepsake Goes Chic I haven’t found the right playful picture of the kids to have blown up on canvas but I really love the idea. Now, I have even more reason to find that perfect picture to convert into a piece of artwork. Chic Canvas has teamed up with our friend and stationary guru Erin Condren to introduce [...]
- DIY: Penache For Pennies Hey Gossip Girl…Get your friends talking with this awesome DIY project! I know, I oodle over those cute, girly custom tufted headboards but sometimes they are just a little spendy for a kid-room-makeover-budget. Plus doing this yourself will allow you to splurge for that must have bedding you have been eyeing for you little chicky [...]
- Get Inspired: A Baby’s Nest Cassie is a seasoned blogger, Etsy shop owner, graphic designer and crafter who officially added the title of Mom last week as she and her family welcomed Perry Avery into the world! Cassie’s nesting time was well spent creating a soothing, bird inspired nursery. “For the baby’s room, we decided to keep it understated, clean [...]
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- Editor Picks: Maternity - Childish GP Jean & Giveaway My endless search for maternity jeans that don’t fall down and/or make me feel like my stomach is being cut in half has ended with the GP jeans from Childish. These soft and stretchy jeans (minus the big blue band that seems to come standard with all maternity pants) almost make me feel normal. You know, if not for the ginormous bump atop the frayed waist. Childish is the LA-based maternity and baby wear company created by Skye Hoppus, wife of Mark (Blink 182) and a former MTV exec. So naturally these boot leg, three-snap sassy pants are also celebrity-ready, as they are named after iconic mom, Gwyneth Paltrow. And no matter how you feel about Duets, these jeans are in tune with your butt. For real, these are the jeans you slip on for your trip home from the hospital while telling everyone, “Wow, I can’t believe I fit into my pre-pregnancy jeans, already!” They’ll totally buy it. – April PeveteauxWe have a Nicole shirt from Childish to give away! Send a note to babblecontest@gmail.com with the subject Childish to win.
- Robot Chest of Drawers is Truly (Wait for It...) Out of this world! Seriously, though, if I were a robot-crazed kid (and spoke French), I'd be all over Mom and Dad to order this one for my room.Commode robot rouge avec tablette (€89, or around $112 U.S.) from Robopolis.
- More Than Just A Giraffe Puzzle From KId-O My daughter is really into creating and recognizing patterns, and if you've got a young one in your life who is similar, you'll probably want to check this out. The "Noticing Differences - Giraffes" puzzle shows kids the subtle differences between the giraffes. So what's so special?But the cool thing is it's no ordinary puzzle either. The backgrounds (color background and a puzzle outline) are removable which will vary the degree of difficulty. Noticing Differences - Giraffes, $19.00 from Kid-O
- House Puzzle, Furniture Included I love toys that do double duty. This play house and furniture set is a clever combo. As its name suggests, The All-in-One House, $49.95, is an ingenious solid play set and puzzle in one. Made of alder wood, this German-designed cool casa will not only build spatial relation skills but also help nurture an interest in interior design.
- Warholesque Wall Art from Your child's Snapshot You can turn your child's beautiful face into a Warhol like personalized artwork. You just have to submit the picture to All Pop Art, and they transform it into this beautiful piece of work. This will definitely stand out from the standard wall art. This print can also be placed on sign-in boards and invitations of your choice of colors and size. The Warholesque Portraits from allpopart.com start at $120.00.
- Big Deal: 10-30% Off Kate Quinn Organics Remember that cute Kate Quinn bunting that I loved that a user said looked a bit like a baby Christmas costume (I'll give 'em that)? It's now on sale, along with other winter favorites at Kate Quinn. Originally $62, the organic sherpa baby bunting is now $55.80. You've gotta click around the site for the deals, but other good ones are the sweater pants, originally $52, now $36, and this sweater vest, originally$52, now $36.40.
- 5 Perfect Presents for Bronx Mowgli Wentz On November 20th, Pete Wentz of the pop-punk band Fall Out Boy and pop star Ashlee Simpson welcomed their brand new baby boy. The name? Bronx Mowgli Wentz. As you ponder the name choice, you may also be wondering what kind of coming home present should welcome little Bronxy home? Well here are five tips for the family, friends and/or fans of the couple.BMW Toy CarTo honor baby Bronx’s initials, which are BMW, this Cabrio EL Toy Car BMW 3351 which is a replica of the real thing. Yeah, he won’t be able to drive it till he’s three but hey, it’s something he’ll grow into. $650Disney The Jungle Book 12” Baloo and 8” Mowgli Plush Doll SetYeah, we know that Baby Bronx will probably have a nursery full of Jungle Book dolls, but the more the merrier right? It’s Baloo and who doesn’t love Baloo? $18.99 here.Map of Manhattan and Bronx, New YorkA perfect wall hanging for the nursery, so Bronx can know how to get around himself. $19.99 from All PostersBronx Infant BodysuitYes, this may celebrate the Godfather more than The Jungle Book but still it will tell the world who he is. $16.99 here.Boogie Down BronxSince both parents are in the music biz, you know there’s gonna be some loud and raucous tunes blasting in that crib. For dinner and dancing, this Boogie Down Bronx bib is more a command than simply a food catcher. $11.99 here.
- Toys"R"Us Leaks Doorbusters for Next Week's Black Friday Sale If you're holding out for the perfect deal on a new PS2, you might want to wait until next Friday. As part of Toys"R"Us' mammoth Black Friday "Doorbusters" event, you can score 6 free games, a free 21 DVD and a free PS2 DVD Remote when you buy the core system shown here. Of course, this is just one of the 150 Doorbusters Toys"R"Us has planned for Black Friday -- and that's not counting the 50-plus unadvertised "Mystery Doorbusters" the truly hardcore shoppers among us will discover at midnight on Nov. 26. From Toys"R"Us' recent press release, here's a sampling of the Doorbusters available during the regular Black Friday sale -- make sure you're an early riser, though, 'cause these are only valid while supplies last from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28: * FREE Play Station 2 Deal – 6 FREE Games, FREE “21” DVD and FREE Play Station 2 DVD Remote with the purchase of the Play Station 2 System * FREE $50 Toys“R”Us Gift Card with the purchase of a Black 16GB iPod nano® * FREE Nintendo® DS™ accessory with the purchase of Nintendo® DS™ Brain Age Bundle or Nintendo® DS™ Super Mario Bros. Bundle * More than 80% off Xbox 360 Wired Guitar Hero Game Controller * 60% off TOYMAX EyeClops® from JAKKS Pacific® * 60% off Disney® High School Musical 2 Figures 3-Pack * More than 50% off Littlest Pet Shop VIP Plush Pets from Hasbro® * Up to 50% off Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Bundle for Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 * 50% off Little Tikes® Diggers * 50% off Jumbo Talking Elmo from Fisher-Price® * 50% off Huffy® Scooters (Power Rangers and Cinderella, sold separately) * 33% off V-Tech® Learning Laptop * More than 30% off Thomas & Friends® Train Sets (Thomas & Percy Wooden Starter Set and Great Race Take Along Set, sold separately) * $60 off iHome® Portable iPod® Docking Station (iPod® sold separately) * $50 off Sony® 7.2MP Pink Cybershot Digital Camera If you'd rather sleep in, Toys"R"Us is also having a ton of sales Friday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 29, during which more than 150 additional items will be added to the list of bargains. From the same press release, here's just a sample of those deals: * FREE Smart Animals 2-Pack with the purchase of Smart Animals Scanopedia from Discovery Kids® * FREE Spiral Train Set with the purchase of Arch Train Table from Imaginarium® * More than 70% off Nick® Scene It? and Pirates of the Caribbean Scene It? * More than 65% off Dance Dance Revolution DVD Game and Twister® DVD Game * Up to 55% off Select Hasbro® Games * 50% off Star Wars 10” Transformers Millennium Falcon from Hasbro® * 50% off Barbie® Princess 2-Pack Dolls from Mattel® * 50% off Infrared Mini R/C Helicopter from Fast Lane * 50% off iPod® Dock & Clock Radio (iPod® sold separately) * $9.99 Sale on ALL Skateboards, Helmet & Pads from Channel One® * $20 off Disney® High School Musical Alarm Clock with iPod® Dock (iPod® sold separately) * More than $40 off Electric Guitar Pack from First Act® * $70 off Woodland Climber from Step 2® * $80 off Picnic on the Patio Playhouse from Little Tikes® * $500 off Easton 7-foot 2-in-1 Swivel Combo Table [BusinessWire via Gizmodo]
- Indoor Fun: Gator Golf Outside of the orange (?) alligator, Playskool's new edition of Gator Golf should be familiar to those of us who remember the original version's commercial from our pre-kid days. "What could be greater than playing a game of golf with a gator?" went the old jingle, and this game should have new-school kiddoes singing a similar tune. The old-school Gator Golf ad -- ah, memories... This version of the game plays exactly the same way as its green-colored cousin: Putt your ball into the motorized alligator's mouth, and the gator flicks the ball back to you with its tail. Tack it onto the Safari Adventure Mini-Golf Set that Lisa covered earlier this week, and you've got a perfect 18th (well, fifth, but who's counting?) hole. $14.24 (regularly $20) from Amazon.
- Big Deal: Special Sale at Kumquat Kumquat wants to let Droolicious readers in on a special sale at its website. So, from now until the end of the month, get 25 percent off anything and everything when you enter the code "babble." My pick for babies is the above kittensuit, already reduced to $22.10, with code just $16.57.
A Life More Interesting
- Taggies Sale - 60% Off All Taggies Apparel! I just got news of Taggies “Overstock Apparel Clearance Sale”. By entering the coupon code “TAGGIESGOSAVE”, you save 60% off all apparel! Bibs are not included in the sale though. A great chance to get some Christmas presents for the baby at a good price! The sale ends November 11th, so there’s no time to lose! Stop by Taggies [...]
- The Winner Of The My Favourite Animals Giveaway! The winners of the My Favourite Animals giveaway are…. 1st prize (50-pound gift voucher) goes to Robert Baird and Louisa, whose favorite animal is the bear. 2nd prize (20-pound gift voucher) goes to Harry Snook, whose favorite animal is the tiger. Congratulations! My Favourite Animals will contact the winners directly.
- Win a Custom Made Wooden Rocking Horse The GiggleBrush Designs store is filled with beautiful furniture, bedding and decor for the children’s bedroom. They carry beautiful products by Bebe Chic, DwellStudio and Caden Lane, amongst others, but what caught my eye, when I stopped by the website, were all the cute custom made products they offer for children. They have a great selection [...]
- Atypyk Super Hero Hat A little Christmas gift idea to keep the kids warm: Atypyks new Super Hero hat! It’s made in black polar fleece and comes in size 6-10 years old. Buy the Super Hero hat in Atypyks online store for 14.00 EURO or 19.60 USD.
- Teach Your Pet Goldfish Tricks! Fish are not exactly known for being the most interacting pets, but it looks like we might have been underestimating our little swimming friends. With the The R2 Fish School it’s supposed to be possible to teach your goldfish tricks! Have a look at the video… I’m not sure if it’s just a fish having [...]
- The Teethifier The Teethifier is a new kind of pacifier that reaches the sore gums in the back of the mouth. It looks like something that would work pretty well for sore gums, and something the baby will instantly know how to use, as it still looks like the familiar pacifier. The Teethifier costs $4.50 and can be [...]