Cement Mixer.$16.99 {via Lego} How is it that I’ve never had Lego’s in my home? Honestly, I must be the last person in the civilized world to have not realized the beauty of these itty bitty plastic toys before now. C recently turned 4, and when I asked my older {and much wiser} girlfriends what toy did I have to get him for his birthday? what toys did their kids love when they were little? It was universal, LEGO‘S! I…
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pumpkin perfection in a pillowcase, from Martha Stewart Halloween will be upon us. For your little ones, this is a big deal. Which means for mommies, finding or creating a stellar costume is a big deal. Making costumes this year? Better get crackin’! Here’s a roundup of some really adorable/super-cool costume tricks sure to result in plenty of treats. (I couldn’t resist). sweetest spider, from Martha Stewart (this could probably be adapted for a boy) a just-right witch from Family…
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Seven years ago today my little Miss P was not quite 2 years old. The news coverage surrounding the horrid events of the morning in New York on September 11th, 2001 were too much for me to bear while contemplating what the future might hold for my little child. I was terrified, horrified, and shattered. For myself, for the victims, for their families, for the future of my children, for the future of my country. And here we are seven…
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P has wanted a lunch box for a while, but she isn’t much of a character fan and none of the lunch boxes we’ve seen fit her personality. So we decided to make one. I’ve spelled it out for you in case any of you want to go do the same. You could do the same thing for a recipe box, memory keeper, etc. Step 1: Go to Roberts Crafts & pick up a metal tin box {it didn’t cost…
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I love Circle of Friends for their range of bath & body products for kids as well as their philanthropic adventures. They are “…strongly committed to fostering understanding and tolerance through engaging educational programs…and support children’s educational and charitable organizations…”. One of you delightful readers will win a lunch box full of Circle of Friends goodies for one of your kidlets valued at $18. Giveaway details below. Colorful insulated lunch bag includes: Leilani’s Halakahiki Lotion (8oz)Chehn’s Mandarin Orange Sudsy Sponge…
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And giveaway number three….three copies of the cleverly told ‘moral of the story is kindness’ book Sikulu Harambe. 3 copies of the book with accompanying character stuffed animals are up for grabs, {each valued at $30}. Yay! Giveaway details below. Giveaway Guidelines: Leave a comment on this post between now and Wednesday September 10th {Midnight MDT}. Leave only one comment please. Anonymous comments will be deleted. Three winners will be chosen and announced Thursday September 11th on Petit Elefant. If…
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Remember the darling flower clips I wrote about here from C.C. Baby Inc.? How about a $20 gift card to use any way you’d like in C.C. Baby Inc.’s Etsy shop? See giveaway details below. Giveaway Guidelines: Leave a comment on this post between now and Wednesday September 10th {Midnight MDT}. Leave only one comment please. Anonymous comments will be deleted. A winner will be chosen and announced Thursday September 11th on Petit Elefant. If I don’t hear from you…
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Let’s switch gears for a minute here and talk about C’s disgusting habit. I’ll go ahead and divulge the fact that I’m a little {a lot} O.C.D. and C leans a little bit that way & has some less than positive quirks. I’ve never bitten my nails, but I do crack my knuckles on a regular basis and maybe C has translated that to mean that it’s okay to bite his nails everysecondofeveryday. So, I’m putting it out there to…
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My little one really enjoys flash cards–we’re working on the ABCs right now. While I love the idea (a great learning tool!), I’ve often wished the images had more significance to him. Enter Goosie Cards, created by clever mom Jennifer Marchetti to enrich her own baby’s learning process. They are large, colorful, and sturdy, having thus far withstood the hands of my monster, I mean toddler. The best part: you can custom design your own cards with your very own photos….
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