Ada Ada Is Way To Cool
We’ll admit it…we actually like getting the kids ready in the morning for school. We said it…and we can’t take it back. It’s fun when you can pick out cool outfits together and get it ready the night before. Keeps the drama and tears to a minimum. We love it when we pick out something super hip like the threads from Ada Ada. If you’re tired of traditional pinks and blues for your little ones then this is the collection for you. Gorgeous designs and muted tones set the stage for clothes that look great anywhere from a casual playdate to a fancy party. Love their new tights for girls and the moon hoodie for boys. They wear well and are totally functional in addition to being sophisticated and full of originality. We think the moon hoodie and tee would also look sweet paired with a skirt and fancy tall boots for your little girl. In fact, we think this line is very “Jolie-Pitts”…worldly yet completely approachable. Wouldn’t be too surprised if little Shiloh or Maddox were snapped sporting the designs. Ada Ada’s current F/W 11-12 collection, inspired by Nights & Shining Armour, encourages imagination and dreaming…two things all children should do.
Comfort + Style = Pediped
When buying clothes and shoes for your child, it’s always smart to stick to styles that are timeless. You’ll be avoiding the fads and ensuring that you can pass the items down to other siblings. This why we love the shoes and boots from Pediped. Always fashionable, but always classy and totally wearable too. Our current obsession from Pediped’s Flex line is the Naomi Black Boots…so beautiful, and perfect for this cold weather. The quilted upper adds real style to the boot while the Flex Fit insoles provide extended weariblity. Love the simple side bow and the shiny foot too. These details make the boots perfect for anything from a fancy Christmas party to a dressed down day at the playground. So versatile. If you’re looking for something besides boots, Pediped has plenty of gorgeous shoes just made for the upcoming holidays with lots of metallic, patent leather, glitz and a wee bit of glam thrown in for extra measure. They really are our “go to” place for our kid’s footwear. Stay up to date on all their sales, promos and latest additions by becoming a fan of their FB page like us.
Win a classy pair of Naomi boots for your little girl by commenting on our FB page about Pediped. Tell us what your favorite shoe is from their collection. Contest ends November 30th. Good Luck mommies!
What’s Black & White & Hip All Over?
Simple & classy with a little edge thrown in for fun is what you’ll get when your baby wears threads from Rock Star Baby. This very hip and totally addictive line is from the very talented Tico Torres. Yes…that Tico…the rocker from Bon Jovi. The reason behind his extra curricular activities as a fashion designer for children is simple. He wanted some cool clothes for his own child when he couldn’t find what he was looking for. Sounds like a lot of the hard working mom entrepreneurs we know and write about on this site. Rock Star Baby is a major collection that includes shoes, accessories, newborn & kids clothes and even some very hip blankets. The black, white and gray color scheme works well not only because it looks modern and stylish, but it will match just about anything you already have in your baby’s wardrobe. Also, being a parent makes you appreciate black tee shirts on a whole different level…they wash like a dream and are nearly impossible to ruin. What’s our favorite piece from the collection? We’re absolutely head over heels with the Flower and Skulls dress…sweet with a little drama thrown in for good measure. For newborns we are super into their essential starter sets. Perfect for an impressive baby shower gift as they include all the little things you need to get through a day with a new baby. It even comes gift wrapped in a very posh little black box. Too fabulous.
Get ahead start on all your Christmas shopping with this coupon code from the brilliant folks at Rock Star Baby. Just enter CBC15 for 15% off entire purchase site wide at the checkout. Thanks Tico!
Get Carried Away
As a family, we love taking long hikes through the national parks, local green spaces and beach front trails. With the right carrier, you can keep up with an active outdoor lifestyle even with a busy baby. We have been using Phil & Teds Escape carrier all Fall and have to say, it just might be the most fabulous baby carrier we’ve had the pleasure of using. The Escape has all the features we need and appreciate as parents, like it’s sturdy base, and relatively compact size. It’s not small, but compared to other carriers out there it really takes up less precious space in our car and when we store it away. Love the comfort that our baby has in the carrier, while remaining safely and securely strapped in, and the added foot stirrups for better circulation are an extra treat ( they also help keep the mud off mommy’s coat!). Nothing worse then a wiggly unhappy baby half way through your family hike but with the Escape, we’ve had nothing but a content little tot. So content and comfy that she falls asleep on our long walks. If you are looking for a carrier and are new to the baby game, keep in mind Phil & Teds solid reputation and loyal following. They know their baby gear.
Eco + Chic = Wean Green
There is one thing all mommies can’t wait for…baby’s first solid meal. Dare you to go on Facebook and look through any new mommy’s photos and NOT find a pic of baby with rice cereal happily all over his face. With this in mind, it only makes sense that while feeding your baby his meals that you use a dish and container that is safe and functional. BPA’s or not, plastic just doesn’t cut it when it comes to baby’s meals and snacks. Since we were going to great lengths to make healthy meals for our baby (with the occasional jar of baby food here and there) we wanted the dishes and containers to reflect our hard work and dedication. That’s why we went with the eco friendly Wean Green feeding cubes. Made of strong tempered glass with a super durable silicone seal, these cubes and containers are perfect for anything from pureed squash to chopped up finger foods for your growing toddler. Love the vibrant kid and mom friendly colors of the easy to remove lids. Especially the raspberry one. Can we confess that we’ve been stealing the sandwich size one from our kindergartener? Well…she has two , and it fits our afternoon snack so well, and it’s just too much fun to pull out while we’re sitting in the park. The best thing about Wean Green is that it really is made for the whole family. Perfectly made, eco friendly containers that make lunch and snacks more fun and earth friendly for each member of the team. The only problem so far is the “Who get’s to use the pink one…” argument at 7am. Try ‘em…you’ll never buy ziplocks again. We swear.
No Babysitter? No Problem.
Once you have a baby, you quickly realize that things are going to change around the house. Your new responsibilities leave you less time to do the things you used to do. Don’t get us wrong…it’s all worth it…but you still need to take some time to do the things that make you happy. For us, it’s going to the movies. Getting a babysitter and staying up late to catch a movie with friends or your honey is really difficult with a new bambino. Arranging feeding schedules so you can make the opening credits to a late show is almost impossible. No need to miss out though, because Empire Theaters has this fabulous program for busy parents so that they don’t miss out on all the fun and new movies too. It’s called Reel Babies and 2 times a month you can see a new release movie in a super baby friendly setting. Just how baby friendly is it? Well, the volume of the movie is lower, the lights are semi dimmed and they provide bottle warmers, change stations, play mats, baby swings and exersaucers so that you can enjoy the movie to it’s fullest. We also love that it’s a totally breast feeding friendly event. Many places are these days, but there is something extra friendly about it when you are in a room full of new mommies that are feeding their babies too. We also think it’s pretty cool that you get to vote on what movie your theater will play. The Reel Babies web site is very easy to navigate and voting is a cinch once you register ( we just voted on Footloose for next week…fingers crossed!). So what are you waiting for mamma? No need to get dressed up. Just check out your local listing s on the web site, call up some mommy friends, pack up your diaper bag and sit back and relax at the movies.
Want to win a double pass for you and a friend to experience Reel Babies? Leave a comment on our Facebook page telling us what movie you want to see with your baby. It’s that simple. We’ll end the contest November,1/2011 with 2 random draws. Open to Canadian readers only. Good luck mommies!
Disclosure – I am participating in the Empire Reel Babies program by Mom Central Canada on behalf of Empire Theaters. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. The opinions on this blog are my own.
The Perfect Tote
Little Uni, a Celebrity Baby Clothes favorite for many years, has been adding some really cool creations to their already super fun line. We just received one of their new all natural cotton tote bags and we are smitten. It’s strong and sturdy enough for groceries, and fancy and stylish enough for a day at the farmers market. We went for the Crown Tote and had it personalized with our wee one’s name just to make it even more special. Love the regal purple crown…with all the currant fuss over the Royals it would make a perfect gift for just about any monarch supporter/Kate & William fan in your life. We think it makes a great alternative to a paper gift bag or wrapping paper, as these totes are reusable, washable and a gift in itself. There’s lots of original designs to choose from…even one for doggie lovers, and a sweet truck tote for that toddler in your life with a huge collection of dinkies looking for a home.
Gorgeous Hair Clips
Our obsession with hair clips just never ends! Our latest hunt brought us to Couture Clips, created by two mommies who know what we’re all looking for when it comes to hair accessories for little girls. Their handmade designs passed all our rigorous “testing”…the clips and headbands stayed put after some serious playground fun and running around…not once did our wee one complain about the headband hurting her head…and the colors and styles are modern and super stylish. Perfect for snazzing up a plain tee and jeans outfit or for adding the finishing touch to party threads. Our must haves are the sequined Lauren bow clippy and the feather headband. Both make a really classy and modern impression. We hear that Jessica Alba and Jen Gardiner are fans too. Great mommies think alike.
Waddler : Beautiful & Inspiring
We were hooked on this amazing clothing line just by reading their “About” page on their intoxicating web site. A story about a mommy and daddy ditching the London lifestyle and heading to South America with their 1 year old to make a new and exciting life. Along the way they designed and created a natural and fair trade children’s clothing line. Sounds fantastic, right? Waddler’s line (baby-size 5) includes gorgeous baby Alpaca knits, hand made in Bolivia. We were fortunate enough to get to see first hand how soft and luxurious their wool clothes are…and can we just say that we have never felt anything so cozy in our lives. We have the patch jumper with suede elbow patches and coconut buttons. Our wee one looks super sweet and stylish wearing it and Read More
Natural & Cosy Baby Sleepwear
Celebrity moms always seem to be in the know about what’s fabulous in the world of baby gear and clothes. No wonder Miranda Kerr and Maggie Gyllenhaal are big fans and supporters of New Zealand’s Nature Baby, a gorgeous line of baby clothes and lifestyle products that are chemical free and safer for your child. We fell for their all natural and organic sleepwear line with our first two babies and now with the third, we’re even more keen on their synthetic free and super breathable clothes. Our favorite has to be the Read More
