Outgrowth with a Frameable Family Tree
Choosing, printing, and gluing pictures to this frameable family tree (which fits in an IKEA Ribba) is so much more fun than just scribbling in the names.
From our friends at Miso Souper
Family Style Camping
Camping isn’t always easy with children. Having the right gear and supplies make a world of difference. When tent camping, make sure to have plenty of space. Models with several rooms are a good choice. The family tent shown here has a room large enough to set up a pack ‘n play for babies or toddlers to sleep in. You can also use one of the “rooms” as a closet to keep your clothing and other gear organized and easily accessed.
Experience camping without the stress. When camping for the first time with little ones try to stay close home. You’ll have the option of bailing if the weather turns bad or the kids decide they need their own bed.
Mommy Insider’s Tips for Organizing Family Photos
Moms, did you know that you can organize and enjoy our family photographs?
If you’re anything like me, you have hundreds of photographs stored on your computer and about 5 in frames and maybe a few more than that in a scrapbook or album. I feel terrible because I have a great scrapbook for my 9 year old and a tiny little album for my 3 year old. With the tools shown here, you can finally organize, store, print, and share your most cherished photographs!
The Picture Keeper is a flash drive with embedded software that you don’t have to download to your hard drive–you just plug it in and it finds and copies all of your image files, even your desktop! You can even use the same Picture Keeper for multiple computers, including a Mac and a PC! When all of your photographs are on the Picture Keeper, unplug it and store it in a safe place. If you have a digital photo frame, plug the Picture Keeper in for an instant slide show. Or take your Picture Keeper to the drug store to select and print photos from a kiosk. Every time you take new photos and download to your computer, just plug in the Picture Keeper and it will find the new or modified files and add only those!
CVS/pharmacy in-store photo books are ten pages long and can feature up to 72 photos, with up to ten additional pages available for purchase. The photo pages are printed on premium Kodak paper in one of three sizes, and can be designed in minutes at any in-store Photo Center. Customers bring digital media such as a memory card, CD or USB flash drive (Picture Keeper!) to their local CVS/pharmacy’s photo kiosk and select the “photo book” option, which automatically populates a book template with the selected photos. The pages are customizable by rearranging the pictures, changing the size of the photos, adding text and choosing from a variety of available backgrounds. Find your local CVS or visit the CVS Photo website to learn more.
4” x 6” holds 36 pictures – $5.99
6” x 8” holds 54 pictures – $12.99
8” x 10” holds 72 pictures – $14.99
I forgot to print photographs or just didn’t because it seemed like a hassle but when I got a photo printer that changed. My photo printer (HP) goes with me on vacations because I know that if I don’t print an exciting photo right away, it might never be printed and will get lost in the mix until I come across it on the computer a couple of years later. Photo printers are available for every budget and in lots of sizes including convenient travel sizes.
Now you can enjoy your photographs for years to come whether you print them with a photo printer, transfer them from computer to computer with a Picture Keeper, show them off in a CVS Photo Book, or share them on a digital photo frame.
From our friends at The Mommy Insider
Brighten Up With Colorful Summer Travel Accesories
Summertime is a busy time of year for most of us. We have family trips planned, maybe business trips, and if we are lucky a vacation to a far away place. Whether you are traveling to an exotic country this Summer or hitting the closest city for work, we think these fun finds will make your next trip a bit more cheerful.
The Large Colorful Zipper Totes are made of recycled Trade Show Carpet Remnants by Thomas Bates. His Trade Show Carpet Bag beauties are environmentally friendly, fashion-wise and super sturdy. The large totes are $68 and smaller pouches are available for $24.
Trade Show Carpet Bags-$22-28
These exotic handbags are hand made in Indian following the Fair Trade practices. They are made of cotton and we think they are the perfect size for a passport and the necessities when traveling overseas this Summer.
If you have not ungraded your luggage to a fun or bold color and you are stuck with a simple black suitcase, we think adding a colorful and fun luggage tag will help you find your bag and put a smile on your face when you need it most (after sitting in an airplane or airport for hours).
Fun Luggage Tags (pack of 6)- $10.
From our friends at Mommie 911
Best Dressed Lists’ Go To Designer! Deibe Rondon
- By The Devil Wears Marc Jacobs
For two weeks in a row now, I am still in the process of moving. Dragging my extremely large wardrobe from one city to another is a workout. Not only is it a hassle, its eye-opening to realize your closet is in need of something fabulous, something original, one of a kind really! Well, after unearthing Manhattan’s in the know secret that is Deibe Rondon, I felt rejuvenated- like I finally found what was missing! Sophisticated, minimalist, and chic, are three words I would use to describe Venezuelan born designer Deibe Rondon’s collections, season after season.
Rondon began designing his first collection in 2005, after graduating from FIT, while interning with Douglas Hannant Couture Atelier.
His extensive training has paid off, making this twenty seven year old, Gael Garcia Bernal look alike, one hot designer! His pieces can be found in specialty boutiques in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Madrid. You can also purchase pieces from his S/S 2009 collection here, online.
This wunderkind was introduced to fashion at an early age. His mother taught for UNITE, and designed for Bill Blass. It only makes sense, that he would follow in her stylish footsteps, and design himself!
Here are a few items from his S/S 2009 collection..
Dalia Ruffle Top and Anna Pleated Skirt- Blair Waldorf is drooling over this top…
Caroline Pleated Pocket Dress – I love how the neckline shimmers like leather, but the entire dress is 100% silk!
Ruffle Dress- arrives in stores Fall 2009, put this one at the top of your must buy for Fall fashion list! Nude- ruffles = best dressed gal in the place.
To learn more about Deibe, his current and upcoming collections, or where to find his clothes, go to deiberondon.com.
From our friends at BrandHabit
Natural Instant Hand Sanitizer and Healthy Hand Wash
Noodle and Boo's Instant Hand Sanitizer for $5.50 and Healthy Hand Wash for $16.00
These days clean, sanitary hands are so important. But lets face it, hand sanitizers and anti-bacterial soaps can really dry out your skin in a hurry! One solution is to try Noodle & Boo’s all-natural hand sanitizer developed from grain-based ethanol and vegetable glycerin. Kills 99.99% of a broad spectrum of microorganisms in 15 seconds without soap and water. Hydrates skin with natural glycerin and is clinically proven to be non-irritating, even in frequent use environments. 60% grain-based ethanol, a renewable natural resource, leaves hands feeling clean and refreshed without the strong smell of alcohol. Combine that with their Healthy Hand Wash that cleanses without stripping natural moisture to keep your family safe and germ free. This soap-free formula fortified with vitamins A, C and E is the perfect way to keep your skin soft even in frequent wash environments. Phthalate-, sulfate- and paraben-free.
Browse our selection of HAND SANITIZERS
From our friends at DealHippie
Twinkle Toes – Trumpette Socks for Stylish Tots
Looking for a wonderful gift for the little princess or prince in your life?
These “GIRL” or “BOY” gift sets are perfect! Girl Set includes a white Girl Schlepp Bag, six pairs of Original Maryjanes Pastel baby socks in a gift box, new “GIRL” Pastel socks in a gift box, and a pair of Baby Tracks shoes in metallic silver with pink laces!
BOY gift set includes a hip white Boy Schlepp Bag, six pairs of timeless Johnny baby socks in a gift box, six pairs of “BOY” Pastel socks in a gift box, and a pair of Baby Tracks shoes in metallic silver with blue laces! These cute sets and the fun socks and tights below are all from a company called Trumpette, based in California.
All socks come in boxed sets with several color selections, usually six pairs to a box. These are a darling alternative to putting shoes on tiny babes but with these cute socks and tights babies don’t look like they are missing an essential part of their wardrobe … i.e. the shoes. We love the little cowboy and cowgirl socks and the ballerina tights. Be sure to check out the entire collection www.trumpette.com. And for more cute and stylish kids finds go to www.ZiggityZoom.com
From our friends at Ziggity Zoom
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From our friends at The Mommy Insider
Lunchtime Goes Green (and Stylish!) with Lunch Skins
We've found the perfect substitute for the plastic baggie that most kids
have in their lunch boxes. Lunch Skins are reusable little bags that can be
washed in the dishwasher. They are durable, fun to use bags to pop into the
lunchbox. The bags easily open and close with velcro.
Created by 3GreenMoms, the Lunch Skins, of
course, are a great way to go green. At $12 for a set of two bags, you will
quickly recoup your money when you don't have to keep buying all those
little baggies that seem to disappear. A perfect Earth Day purchase!
Why not do your part and help to stop the 800 million sandwich bags that go
into landfills every day from school lunches. We can all make a difference
through small changes. We think it is time for parents to stop buying
baggies and switch to safer, greener, eco-friendly options. And hey they
are even stylish- even for us grown ups to use!
Check out the green reusable bags at www.3greenmoms.com and for other ideas on how to make
small changes to Save Money, Water, Energy and Minimize Your Waste-check out
the Go Green Section at www.ZiggityZoom.com. Small Steps can make a big
difference to Protecting the Planet.
From our friends at ZiggityZoom
Milk Factory ’s Hot Kids Active Wear and Vintage Inspired Tees
We love the Vintage Trike Tees by Shirt Seed at Milk Factory . We love
that the shirts are fun, stylish and even offer sun protection!
If you are looking for Active Wear for your kids on those Summer outing,
Milk Factory has a great line of clothing hat is perfect for Summer or
anytime of year.
It is durable, fast drying, and has an *SPF 40 *in all of the active wear
clothing.
They have *shirts, shorts, pants and bodysuits in girl and boy
colors. This cool line is perfect to wear as a set or pair the top
with board shorts or a swimsuit or the shorts with a stylish graphic tee.
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Check out all of the great Kids' Active Wear Clothing and other great
They even have Spill Proof Blankets that are great for the outdoors or From our friends at Mommie911
short sleeve shirt and shorts in the color and size of your choosing.
The clothing line is made in Canada by this great Canadian Company.
products at:
*www.milkfactory.com*
inside the house.
