July 10th, 2009 Comments(0)
When we started reading through Tessa Kiros’s new cookbook Falling Cloudberries:A World Of Family Recipes we needed to stop, put it down and make a yummy snack. The recipes and gorgeous photos of her pastas, breads and Greek dinners made our tummy grumble. Falling Cloudberries is a journey through Tessa’s culinary adventures and upbringing. She has such a diverse background, with a Finnish mom and Greek-Cypriot dad, and having been raised in South Africa. You can just imagine all the wonderful flavors and recipes she shares with us. The very approachable dishes are from Finland, Greece, Italy, and South Africa. Love how descriptive Tessa is when telling us where the recipe is from and why it means so much to her. You can feel her love for food and family, which makes the “mom” in us adore this cook book even more. We’ve made quite a few of her recipes since receiving the book and we just have to rave about her Grandfather’s Fried Potatoes with Artichoke Bottoms (just divine, and very easy to make). We also made the Lemon & Oregano Chicken and can report that our very picky 3 year old asked for seconds (this never happens, so we will be making this dish a lot). The garlic bread recipe is classic and very quick to make, but ohh so much more yummy than any you’ve ever had before. Next on our list to tackle is the Ricotta Tart with Chocolate Crust. After all this food talk we need another snack…Gwyneth Paltrow and her new cleanse be dammed.
The lovely folks at Andrews MacMeel Publishing want you to cook like Tessa too. Email us at celebritybabyclothescontest@gmail.com and tell us the name of Tessa’s first cookbook and you will win Falling Cloudberries. One winner at random will be chosen at midnight July 20th/09. Bonne Chance mamas!
July 09th, 2009 Comments(0)
Now that the sun is finally shining on the east coast (a month of rain will make most mommies crazy) it’s time to get the kids outside and stay outside. We often have a difficult time dressing our tots for all the changes and challenges of the day. We want breathable, sun protective, comfy and stylish clothes for our children….impossible? Not if you know where to shop, and we always do. We have a crush on Agoo clothing and keep going back for more. An addiction is the best way to describe it. Their toddler skort and tank are perfect for days at the playground and water park. The super fabulous material they use wicks away moisture, keeps the sun from burning them, and is stain resistant (bring on the grape juice and spaghetti). The skort acts like shorts (keeps everything covered) but looks like a hip little skirt, so swing sets and slides are not off limits. Love the cut and modern look of the tank…and the shades are sophisticated enough for mommy, and snazzy enough for your picky toddler as well. We went with the maroon, just in case our tot took “stain resistant” to the next level. Now if we could only convince Agoo to start making active wear for mommy too…
July 04th, 2009 Comments(0)
Looking for fresh new patterns in kids clothes has been our obsession lately. We’re searching for new ways to be original and fabulous. The other day we stumbled upon the clever and uber funky designs at Kuki Kids. The clothing style is classic with collared shirts, simple jackets and sweet dresses. It’s the patterns that will grab everyones attention. Love the Bullseye Orange dress and the Pop Pop Red skirt the most. They’re both made of really durable cotton canvas, so they will stand up to all the adventures your little one takes you on. We also went with one of their cool bibs…to protect the gorgeous new clothes we just got from Kuki Kids. These bibs are modern and full of attitude…bold and perfect for dinner out with the fam. Want to hear one more reason we think Kuki rocks? Their brilliant patterned clothes hide all the little messes of the day. It’s more difficult to find a chocolate milk stain or a dribble of mustard on a stylish pair of striped pants than it is on a muted boring old pair of tan khakis. We rest our case.
June 30th, 2009 Comments(0)
When it comes to keeping track of baby’s possessions you want to make sure that you use a label that will last. We can’t tell you how many label companies we have tested out only to be left very disappointed. Well thank goodness we found Oliver’s Labels just as our wee one was about to start preschool. Our favorite product has to be the Stick-eeze Clothing Labels. You just peel and stick….no hassle. Perfect for clothes that you can’t iron, such as jackets and gloves. Oliver’s Labels sets itself apart from everyone else with their fab “Found It’ system. If someone finds the hat you lost, they simply go to the website listed on the tag, enter the code on your label and presto….Oliver’s will email you and your hat will no longer be lost. Even though you were always told that looks shouldn’t matter, we don’t mind telling you that sometimes they do. Shallow…yes, but we’re not perfect. The designs at Oliver’s are very stylish and posh. Sure you can get trains, butterflies and flower labels, but it’s the Pucci and Missioni inspired labels that caught our eye. So fabulous! Even more fab? Enter discount code oliversfriends for 10%off (good till July 31st)
Oliver’s wants to give you a chance to win a $20 gift card toward your next purchase. Tell us your three fave designs by July,7th/09 at midnight and you just may win. Our contest email address is celebritybabyclothescontest@gmail.com
June 28th, 2009 Comments(0)
What could be more American than blue jeans and baseball tees? It’s almost the Fourth Of July mommy, and dressing up your tot in some patriotic threads for the celebration is definitely the hip thing to do. We went to a Celeb Baby Clothes tried and true fave, The Childrens Place to infuse some American flare to our wee ones closet and went a little crazy over their jeans…only because we know they last forever and hold up to all the playground fun we have. Our taste tends to run toward the darker denim and bootcut style, however they have a variety of choices if lighter shades and classic cuts are your thing. To add a little Star Spangled oomph, we went with their Americana line of tee’s. So incredibly affordable and hip. Love the crisp white girls American Flag tee with it’s glittery butterflies, hearts and stars. It looks very cool when paired with their Dark Demin Sash Shorts. So momma, go bake some apple pie, crank the Bruce Springsteen tunes and celebrate this Fourth in affordable style.
June 26th, 2009 Comments(0)
When trying to find the perfect gift for your next baby shower or birthday, forget pink or blue and think green. All babies need to be squeaky clean, and why not use the most natural products you can on babes soft skin? We’ve been testing out a few companies of late and we finally came to the conclusion that Green Elly wins our vote for most fabulous bath and body products for baby. This mommy owned company makes lotions, washes,creams and massage gels that are full of all natural ingredients such as lavender, essential oils (orange and vanilla) and shea butter. Their line is free of unnecessary and quite harmful chemicals like parabens and phthalates. What’s our favorite from this fab company? Has to be the Cutie’s Patootie Paste, a really absorbent diaper balm that works wonders on chafed skin. We hear that Green Elly is gracing the nurseries of some very posh families as it was gifted to Jennifer Garner, Gwen Stefani and Nicole Richie….we’ll have to have them over for a playdate and see how they like the line.
Green Elly wants to offer our brilliant Celeb Baby Clothes readers a deal. The promo code “STAR” has been created for all our US readers (sorry Canada…we’ll have some treats for you soon) through July 31, 2009. Enjoy a 10% discount on your order. You’re Welcome.
June 22nd, 2009 Comments(0)
Just a quick little note to let you in on the most fabulous thing ever. Polarn O.Pyret, you know, that really cool & hip European line of kids clothes is finally available here. You can cancel that plane ticket to Stockholm and check out their brilliant line from the comfort of your home. We just received our parcel of goodies from them (squeal!) and we’ll be writing about this celeb favorite line very soon. Oh, almost forgot…they are having a fantastic sale at the moment. Enjoy.
June 21st, 2009 Comments(0)
We went shopping recently and we didn’t put on a stitch of makeup, change our clothes or even brush our teeth (eww, we know…too much info). All we did was turn on our trusty laptop and click on over to Lux For Sprouts, a fantastic online shop that carries the very best of everything for baby and toddler. They sell coveted celeb worthy lines such as Rowdy Sprout (think cheeky tees and hip dresses) and Neige (classic, clean lines). We added a little Roxy to our shopping cart and found resisting the No Added Sugar very difficult. We love taking our wee ones to the shops, however sometimes it’s really nice to sit back, latte in hand, curled up in bed and shop to your hearts content. No car seats to mess with and (hopefully) no one wets their pants. What’s on our must have list for our next little escape to Lux ? Well, the Eco Tots storage units are so modern and necessary, while the Lavish Lamb bedding is calling our name. What’s a stylish momma to do?
Contest Time! Tell us three of your favorite brands that Lux For Sprouts carries and they’ll send you a $200 gift card towards the No Added Sugar clothing line carried by Lux. One winner, at random will be chosen on June, 27th/09 at midnight. Email us your faves at: celebritybabyclothescontest@gmail.com
June 14th, 2009 Comments(0)
Sometimes maternity clothes just make you want to be pregnant again…really truely they do if they are as fabulous and beautiful as the threads at Isabella Oliver. We must admit to feeling a little “broody” after looking at Isabella’s current line of maternity wear. What caught our stylish and slightly high maintainance eye? Their Due Ruched V Tank. It is unbelievably versatile and gorgeous. We love the fact that it’s reversible (two tops in one!) and that the shoulder straps are wide enough to hide your maternity bra. The ruched sides will flatter your changing shape during and after baby arrives, so don’t pack it away when you get home from the hospital. Isabella Oliver has been a celebrity mom favorite of Angelina, Minnie and Naomi…can’t get much more A List than that, can you? Check out their classy and modern take on maternity apparel and let us know your favorites too.
June 13th, 2009 Comments(0)
Vincent Shoes is having a humongous sale and we’re invited. Best shoes ever. We mean it.
Vincent’s annual Summer Sale has started, with up to 75% off on as many as 50 different styles!
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