Mr. Maple Tree by hitree on Etsy

Well, now you have no reason not to with these adorable felt plush trees! Tina Rodas, hitree artist, designs and fabricats woodland creatures and trees out of felt.  Who hasn’t felt better after a full day frolicking among leaves or the outdoors?  These trees are sure to delight young and old and are likely to inspire intense feelings of happiness. read more »

homeSpun vintage

Woohoo!  homeSpun vintage has opened their online store!  And this momma is Happy!  I stumbled upon this tasty little clothing line quite by accident and have been drooling ever since.  Now, they have opened an online store and you can find their one of a kind pieces here. read more »

SewnNatural Organic Sheep Baby Blanket

I love a good find.  Enter SewnNatural on Etsy. SewnNatural makes sustainably stylish gear using materials that are mostly organic, reclaimed vintage, repurposed or recycled.  If you are looking for a mod vintage-inspired styling, then this is your haven.  I absolutely love the simple modern lines, the choice of fabrics with mod patterns and the colors – Oh, the colors!

From children’s apparel to blankets to toys and more, SewnNatural is simply a delicious little shop to find that unique gift or treat for yourself.

So many things to love, it is impossible for me to pick just one – here are a few of my favorites. But please check out their entire line here.

SewnNatural Chevron Girls Dress

SewnNatural Organic Duck Rattle

SewnNatural Marimekko Picnic Blanket

Large Mac Monkey, available at www.everythingmonkeys.com

There are some kiddo nicknames that seem someone universal. Peanut. Princess. Monkey…

My husband and I will admit to using one (or all) of these in any given day, with a particular fondness for “monkey”. It just seems to describe our baby girl perfectly. Especially these days now that she has discovered how to use her crib slats like a ladder and “walk” the perimeter of her sleeping space while lying on her side. You can imagine how thrilled I was to come across the Everything Monkeys website and store.

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Baby Jar Burpies in Lavendar

If you are in the market for a great baby shower gift, look no further.  Baby Jar Burpies have put a fashionable twist on the always needed burp cloth.  So often as a mom, you grab the closest thing to you – your shirt, a sock, underwear, but with these, you’ll be prepared and eager to read more »

Loving the Happy Blankie - papasan cushion combo!

A few weeks ago, I won a raffle at an Appel & Frank Babes and Babies Shopping Event. So exciting! I rarely win these kinds of things. I was even more excited when I brought home the raffle prize…a Happy Blankie (size large). Haven’t heard of the Happy Blankie? Well, keep reading…

The brainchild of a 7 year old David Holdridge, the Happy Blankie combines two kiddo faves: a stuffed animal and a blanket. Different from Zoobies, the Happy Blankie definitely leans much more towards the blanket part of the equation…but with a super cute animal face. We won “Tumble the Happy Bear” and have been using it as a (super soft!) play mat. Incidentally, it is a PERFECT fit for the Pier 1 Papasan Cushion we bought for our 4 month old to play on (she outgrew her Boppy Newborn Lounger already!). And she totally digs the set-up. So much so that she took a 2 hour nap on Tumble’s face the first day we set it up.

As an added bonus, if you purchase a Happy Blankie, an identical blanket is given to a child in a hospital, orphanage, or distressed situation around the world (ONE to Love, ONE to Share is the core philosophy of Happy Blankie).  And YOU get to choose where you want the second blanket donated by visiting the Happy Blankie website, entering the ID# that comes with each purchased blanket, and selecting your giving destination. We chose the Ronald McDonald House in Rochester, NY.

By the way, what a neat parent-child activity…reading about various giving destinations and choosing one to receive an identical blanket?!?

Recently a neighbor of mine declared the fourth corner of the crib sheet worthy of consideration for the Ironman Marathon.  So right she is.  It is a nightmare, isn’t it?  Not only is it a real stretch to get the fitted crib sheet on the mattress completely, odds are it is in some awkward location requiring you to balance on one foot, engage your core beyond it’s now stretched out capacity and whistle a showtune.

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Gioia giving her eazzwrap all-in-one blanket a thumbs up!

It is so eaz-z to love these All-In-One baby blankets from eazzwraps.

Made from all organic fibers, these fabulous blankets satisfy a number of wants and needs for you and your babe. The larger size (45″ by 45″) makes the blankets perfect for nursing and playtime. The tags on the blanket are fun for your kiddo to play with. They also help the blanket easily attach to your stroller and are a great place to hook a pacifier or favorite toy (and not worry about losing it!).

Eazzwraps All-In-One blankets are made in the USA and are machine washable for easy care. You can purchase the All-In-One blankets for $59.99 each here. My daughter has one in Ari Sateen and gives it a big thumbs up!