MomDot had a great idea yesterday - asking readers to link to one post from their blog. That inspired me to do something similar.
Here's what I'd like to hear from you:
Wondertime listed their 13 favorite toys of all time. Oh, the nostalgia within these pages! My brother and I had all of them.
These are the classics. The kind of toys that can get dropped, beaten up, chewed on and still encourage creative play.
Especially with all the toy safety issues of late, there's definitely something to be said for tried and true!
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Photos: Mr Potatohead by silverbelly. CCL. Mid-1970's Lincoln Log Cabin by Patrick Q. CCL.
There are enough baby clothes out there that say things like "mommy's little angel." Don't get me wrong, it's cute - wishful thinking - but cute. On the other hand, there is also enough (too many) people who complain about their kids as if they were house guests who'd overstayed their welcome.
Can we celebrate these little bundles of joy without deifying - or demonizing - them? Absolutely. And there are plenty of people who are realistic about their kids' propensity to do whatever it is they're not supposed to - and still love them. The problem is there are not a lot of baby clothes that go along with this line of thinking. Enter Fam Fare.
Fam Fare is the newest line of designs I've created for my gift and t-shirt business, Bold Avenue. It's all about loving your family and laughing at life. Right now we're focusing on baby clothes, but we will definitely be expanding our designs and product offerings (look for cards, diaper bags and "big people" clothes before too long).
So check it out - and keep Fam Fare in mind for unique baby gifts!
The inside of our car actually got that hot the other day. I bring that up, not to complain about the heat (it's only supposed to be 103 today), but to demonstrate why I think this is an ingenious product.
The Cold Seat. Basically, it's a cover with ice packs in it that you use to pre-cool the car seat before putting your child in it. You can roll the whole thing up and stick it in the freezer. And they're cute. Here's their website. (The woman who came up with this idea lives in Arizona. Just thought I'd point that out.) Am I biased because I think wipe warmers are useless, but this is a must-have? Maybe.
People who have never lived where it gets really hot might have trouble appreciating the value of something like the Cold Seat, but you also probably don't need one, so it's ok.
Photo 1: Temperature reading from inside our car.
Photo 2: Cold Seat cover on a car seat.
However, I'm definitely a fan of these hands-free baby carriers by Sleek Mama. The fabrics are gorgeous and you can go with the sling option shown here (a "pouch") or this other style that's a cross between an apron and a backpack made to hold a baby (called a "mei tai." If you still can't picture it, go here.). I'm not sure what the pros and cons are of each style, but I plan to try some on and investigate. Stay tuned!
Photo used by permission. This is a pouch with the Stephanie fabric option. (Nice name, huh?! ;) )
