I absolutely love these night lights, and I've been planning on buying one for a long time, but just never can seem to get around to doing it. I think these are the prettiest night lights I've seen so far. The colors are so vibrant, and since they are handmade with recicled bottles, they are really art. Just keep in mind, that it's very fragile since it's made with glass, so don't let a small baby get to it.
that, and they can drive their little toys around in it and take them for walks outside. And it's only $24.99.
These solar powered string lights is a great gift idea for anyone with a deck, a front, or a back yard. They look good, save you money, and are good for the planet. The glass is very durable, but keep in mind that they light up a creamy off-white, and not the bluish-purple colors that they appear during the day.
This tie by Bach Tie a beautiful and useful gift for that maestro on your list. I absolutely love its color, the somewhat creamy, off-white silk, which resembles old paper, and would perfectly complement any suit, tuxedo, or a tail-coat. The notes are printed to imitate the handwriting of Johan Sebastian Bach. I really like their small and busy print, which ate the same time looks very clean, neat, and elegant. And the notes seem to be alive and float, like you can actually hear the music (but maybe it's just my musical childhood that makes me hear music through notes).
the one I will be getting (haven't yet decided on the color though ;)
mini blanket, and it's soft and cuddly, and best of all: all natural.
Finally, it's time to solve the financial crisis. At least we can start solving it by playing an anti-monopoly game, and once we master the game, we can apply its principles to real life. Check out the Anti-Monopoly Board Game. This is what Uncommon Goods has to say about the game:
me that almost looks invisible. And it's only $100!!!
It's nice taking a toy for a ride outside, and it's even nicer when it's a blanket. Blankets are warm, soft, chewy, and they smell like home and comfort. This makes the Noo Noo Natural Comfort mini Blanket a perfect companion. It has all these textured pieces to chew on, it's small, so not a burden to carry, and it's only $12.00.
Personally, I am not a fan of baby bathtubs. I have an expensive Primo Euro Bath, and I can't say it's worth the price jump from any cheaper generic version. In fact, it barely got any use with Zoe, and now I'm trying to get rid of it. So my advice is to save your money, but if do you need a baby bathtub, get the LATTSAM Baby Bath from IKEA for only $7.99. It's light, deep, and convenient, and the price tag definitely makes it a winner.
rice tag). Still, I wanted to share this wonderful find with you all.
Oscar & Belle carries some beautiful baby clothes, such as this reversible and stylish cuff pant or the natural pigment dress and bloomer. Check out what else they have, but these pants are definitely going on my baby registry ;-)
ppreciate it :)
inting contain lead. But that should not be an issue, unless the paint chips.
ake your home absolutely unique and seem new again.
For those of us who really care about keep our dairy, meat, fish, and vegetable separate, this set of cutting boards is the perfect gift. These four cutting boards are designed to look like a filing system, they are very neat, don't take much space, and you will always know which board you are to use to cut your food. And when your mother comes over, she won't be using your "vegetable cutting board" to cut meat. The negatives about these cutting boards is their small size and the fact that they are very overpriced. I'd say they are a very nice gift for someone with a very small kitchen, who prefers to use small cutting boards. But if you have space for normal size cutting board, get a nice large bamboo board.
I know how important it is to have a night light in a baby's home. So I spent a lot of time looking for the perfect night light. This maple leaf night light is absolutely gorgeous, and gives your room a very soft, natural, and warm feel. The only negative about it is that it is very fragile, so you need to make sure it is out of baby's reach. Also it would be nice to have a beautiful night light with a motion sensor, I'll let you know when I find one. For now if you need a beautiful night light, you might be very happy with this one.
A year ago I got very lucky and found amazing goose down blankets on smartbargains.com for the family bed and the guest bed. I have been getting compliments on these blankets from every person fortunate enough to sleep over in the past year. These blankets are incredibly light, but also very warm, and they feel very nice. I even got a crib size blanket for Zoe. And my friend Zhanna got two as well, since she liked mine so much. Today I saw very similar down blankets on a super sale at smartbargains.com, at $34.99 a piece, while their original price is $109.99. I am going to order a couple for my family as gifts.
AChildsCloset.com, one of my favorite baby stores, is having an amazing sale on Submarine swimsuits for girls. Many of their swimsuits are being sold for $29.99, which is more than 50% OFF. Check it out and get yours while they still have your little girl's size. This is the cheapest I've seen them since the incredible Garnet Hill Sale I blogged about previously. And don't forget that they run small, so get a size up to be on the safe side.
I have plenty of bare walls in my house, so I am always looking for interesting, beautiful, and cool wall decor. I just love these spirit-lifting geckos from Overstock.com. They are small in size and very colorful, which makes them a perfect little accessory in "empty" places like the kitchen or the hallway. My guests always notice them 
when they come into my house. And what I like most about them is the feel of the sunny, cheerful and colorful Latin America, reminding me of Mexico where I spent part of my childhood. And since these geckos are very affordable, it's a perfect way to accessorize your walls without spending a fortune. Just keep in mind that the paint contains lead. I did my research before getting them, and it appears that most paintings contains some lead, and that it isn't particularly harmful. Still, I'll probably discard them if they ever begin to chip, just to be on the safe side.
Last week I told you about the absolutely amazing Add Down Baby snowsuits. Well, yesterday I was walking around the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood in Brooklyn and walked into RASCALS, a kids store on Sheepshead bay Road. I was excited to see Add Down Baby snowsuits at an amazing 25% OFF. Their original price is $280. The store carries these snowsuits in many different sizes and colors. I'd say the savings are absolutely worth the trip to Brooklyn. Besides, if you are going to go down there, what will make your trip even more pleasant is having lunch at my favorite Tete-a-Tete Cafe, and taking a stroll down the Canal or walking an extra ten minutes across the Canal to the beautiful Manhattan Beach and enjoying their amazing playground with your little ones. And don't hesitate giving RA
SCALS a call, they just might ship your purchase to you.
These pre-walker baby booties are absolutely adorable. They come in sizes 1, 2 and 3 and in four gorgeous colors: blue, pink, purple, and tan. I only wish they made them in more sizes, so I could get a pair for my Zoe. These Frye Harness Booties are an absolute fashion statement for your little ones. Click on the pictures to get a better look at them.
Over the course of the next month I will be posting many cool gifts for this holiday season. Today I found this awesome playhouse for the little princess in your life. Actually this playhouse is for her to build. She gets cardboard walls, roof and an art case, which will keep her busy making her own little home and decorating it. It doesn't get any more fun that that! Check it out an Neiman Marcus.
My brother Filipp just got me the best winter boots you can imagine, and I just want nothing more than keep bragging about them. These are the best mommy winter boots for the cold climate, and I want to pass this treasure along to all of you. So what makes the North Face Nuptse Knee High Boots so perfect for the winter, besides for making my feet feel weightless and as if I'm getting foot spa treatment while walking? Well, they are incredibly warm, insulated with 550-down fill, and have a faux fur lining on the inside for extra warmth and comfort. Being down-fill insulated gives these boots a slender appear
ance and also makes them incredibly light (they only weigh fourteen ounces!). They are waterproof, so neither rain nor snow can stop you from doing whatever it is you need to do. And they have anti-slip and shock absorbing soles, which makes you feel like you are walking on air. The boots have a very stylish look, and for those of you who have wide calfs, beside for being wide they also stretch and have a rear zipper. However, even though the boots are wide, my skinny calfs still look elegant, stylish, and not big at all. I honestly have nothing negative to say about them and I can't wait to wear them. They come in three colors: black with yellow, white with red, and brown with orange. All colors are absolutely gorgeous. I got mine in white (with red soles and red faux fur lining). My brother got them at NORDSTROM, who have free shipping on orders over $100 with promo code HOLIDAY09. And you can also get them from www.onlineshoes.com, who have free shipping, free exchanges, 365 day returns, and right now they are giving you $20.00 off a $125.00 purchase with promo code: 9GOBBLE.
chance ruining it.
If you follow the link, you will be able to see more pictures and how low that zipper actually is. This season's colors are very nice, and I can't help but love the slight boy and girl variations, such as the pockets on the boy suit and the bell sleeves and ruffles on the girl suit.
I know I am supposed to be blogging about snowsuits right now, but I couldn't resist once I found out that Serena & Lily are giving 25% off bedding, fabric, accessories, and gifts!! This is a five day only sale, November 12-16. Just enter FALLFRIENDS25 at checkout. They have some amazing items, like the Gypsy Tote I already told you about. I've also purchased the Maggie Three Piece Crib Set (featured to the left here), and it is absolutely gorgeous. I know it's incredibly pricey, but I also got lucky and got it on sale, and I could not dream of better bedding for my wonderful Zoe. I can't wait to get the Dylan Three Piece Set once I have a boy :-) Or maybe the Wren Collection (naturally on sale only). They also carry the Evolution Bunting Bag, which is incredibly warm and grows with your child, though I've read reviews where people report that the zipper and the drawstring fasteners are not very durable. I myself have not tried this product, so I cannot share my own experience with it, but if you were planning on getting this bunting bag, then this is the chance to save $50.00 on it. I also love the White Moroccan Leather Pouf and their amazingly elegant Sparrow Chair.
ERGObabyThis is the ultimate baby carrier. It is incredibly comfortable to use and doesn't put pressure on your back or shoulders, so you can carry your baby for hours without feeling strained. You can wear your baby in the front, as well as on the back. You can nurse in it, and it has a sleeping hood to cover the baby when asleep. Durable enough to carry up to 90 lbs, it is also very comfortable for the baby and puts no pressure on their thighs and buttocks. The carrier comes in a wide selection of organic fabrics.
Baby K'tan
Parent invented. Voted the best baby carrier for men. This is a wonderful carrier. It comes in wearable practical colors, which includes an organic option. It has eight different positions which are very easy to use, and it provides great back support. You can easily nurse in it, as well as carry a child of up to 42 pounds. Instructional videos are available online. It is also suitable for twins.
The downside: with this carrier you best make double sure you get the right size, otherwise it will be uncomfortable. Mark, my husband, happens to be between sizes. The small is tight on him and leaves no space for Zoe, while the medium is too loose, so he is uncomfortable carrying her in it. My friends, Alena and Zhanna, who fall under the small category, found that the x-small is actually more comfortable for them. There is some period of adjustment, and I still cannot figure out the back carrying position. I don't think you can put the baby on your back without someone else's help, at least I can't. I am afraid to drop her while putting her in the carrier and that she might fall out while on my back.
The verdict: this carrier is for you if you need a carrier that isn't bulky, which you can put in your bag when not in use. It is practical, good for running errands, and perfect for a toddler who likes being on the move, and often gets in and out of the carrier (like my Zoe). It is quite easy to nurse in, and good for both cold and warm climates. This carrier is for the mom on the go.
Price range: $57.75 - $68.25
New Native Baby Carrier
An amazing carrier for warmer climates or summer months. Incredibly easy to use and very light, the carrier is just one piece with a pouch that you put over your shoulder. It is very wide, giving you good back support. Included is an instructional DVD to illustrate all the available carrying positions. The carrier comes in many beautiful colors in 100% cotton and some beautiful organic fabrics. Very easy to nurse in and just about ideal for newborns up to 35 pounds. And when not in use it takes up almost no space at all; just tuck it away on the bottom of your purse and fish it out when you need it. The carrier looks quite beautiful, and I often get complimented on the street when I wear it. Also suitable for twins.
DIDYMOS
This is a woven baby wrap. It is made with organic cotton and comes in many beautiful prints. You can use it for as long as you want. It has many different positions, and can double as a hammock, a blanket, or a shawl. The only thing is that you need to practice a lot to learn to use is, but once you learn, it’s a great baby carrier. It is also suitable for twins.
Ring Baby Carriers: Maya Wrap or Sakura Bloom
Easy to use adjustable baby carrier. Comes in many colors and fabrics, including cotton, silk and an organic fabric option. The carrier is easy to nurse in and holds up to 35 lbs.
The downside: this carrier puts pressure on your back and shoulders, so it may not be a good option for those with back problems. You need to learn how to use the ring in order to adjust the carrier. My friend Jen swear by this carrier and she is very good at explaining how to use it, but I have met girls who could not figure out on their own the proper way to adjust this sling. However, once you learn it is actually very easy to use. The Maya Wrap offers a padded version, but I wouldn't recommend getting it, because it is just extra fabric to carry and really doesn't make wearing the baby any more comfortable for either mommy or baby.
The verdict: this carrier is for you if you have a strong back, and preferably live in a warm climate. The easiest two positions of this carrier are the sleeping/nursing position, and the hip position. It is one size fits all, so even if you and your husband are different sizes and shapes, you only need one carrier, which you can easily share with other friends and relatives as well. Sakura Bloom offers some incredible fabric and color options that include silks and organics that look very fancy, beautiful and elegant. It can run incredibly pricey, but they also have affordable options, offering a great selection and customization. This is the urban mom carrier.
Price range: $50 - $540
So, there you have it - my top five favorite carriers. I actually have three of them, but now that I have written this post, I want all five. I bet Mark will be very happy to hear that ;-) Feel free to share your experience with these and other carriers right here on my blog, and please write to me if you have any questions. Also, if you have any specific issues or concerns, I will be happy to help you find the best carrier for you.
with all my love,
Catamini Spirit Couleur Yellow Short Set Used to be $74.00, NOW $24.99
Catamini Petrouchka Hot Pink Puff Parka Used to Be $127.60 NOW $89.99
Mimi and Maggie Vintage Kimono Flowers Jean Used to Be $58.95, NOW $44.99
Kenzo Isba des Bois Ivory Blouse, Used to Be $77.00, NOW $53.99
Best of Chums Pirate Boy Booties $26.95
Deux par Deux Oiseau de Paradis Cropped Sweater, Used to Be $54.95, NOW $43.99
Jottum Silvy Floral Layered Dress, Used to Be $304.95, NOW $182.97
Catamini Urban Fille Tiered Tank/Short Set, Used to Be $79.00, NOW $24.99
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