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MayPam Style Twitter party

Pregnancy Awareness Month’s Style Twitter Party
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
7-8pm (PST) or 10-11pm (EST)
Hosted by Pregnancy Awareness Month – #MayPAM
Sponsored by Josie Maran CosmeticsThyme MaternityBecoStokke, and Lolli Living.

On Tuesday, May 21st we will be chatting on the theme Style, in honor of Nurture Week. Our Expert Guest and Co-Host Andrea Fellman @savvysassymoms (savvysassymoms.com).

We will have 6 GIVEAWAYS during this party:

During the Twitter party there will be 6 giveaways. Every 15 minutes we will ask a question and randomly select a winner from those who are participating in the party.  The giveaways will include the following:

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1) Josie Maran Cosmetics @Josie_Maran

Full size Argan Oil and Cheek Gelee

Josie Maran’s signature ingredient, Argan Oil is a legendary, lightweight oil rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids. Use it as a fast absorbing daily moisturizer, or to heal and condition everything from stretch marks to split ends. Plus it is 100% organic! Housed in a recyclable glass bottle.1.7 fl oz./50ml.

Josie Maran Cheek Gelee is a buildable, blendable blush hybrid providing the natural look of a cream blush with the long-lasting 14-hour hydrating color of a gel stain. Infused with 50% pure Coconut Water, it instantly hydrates while nourishing with the powerful benefits of Vitamin E-rich Argan Oil.

Retail Value: $70

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2) Thyme Maternity @thymematernity

Thyme Maternity Gift Bag

Thyme Maternity is an international maternity and nursing fashion brand whose family of experts is dedicated to ensuring you look and feel your absolute best throughout your entire pregnancy and after your little one is born. Every garment is specifically designed with the pregnant body in mind, offering you comfort where you need it most.

Retail Value: $100

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3) Stokke @StokkeBaby

Tripp Trapp Highchair

Created in 1972, the Tripp Trapp® chair  is still unique. It’s designed to take a child from baby to adult, while keeping him/her secure, comfortable and fashionable all the way.

Retail Value: $250

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4) Beco Baby Carrier @becobaby

Two Beco Baby Soleil Carriers

Beco Baby’s Soleil Carrier offers parents the world’s most advanced baby carrier system. With its amazing easy-to-use features, improved ergonomics, elegant and intuitive design, the Soleil Baby Carrier System gives modern parents all they are looking for.

Retail Value: $130 each

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5) Lolli Living @LivingTextiles

Softie Doll, bookends and a matching Sleep Sak.

Retail Value: $125

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6) Kissy Kissy @kissykissybrand

Two Kissy Kissy outfits of your choice, sold by The Pump Station.

Estimated Retail Value: $70

 

 

 

 

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It finally hit 70 degrees here in Minnesota! We were so anxious to shed our Winter coats, hats and boots and hit the stores for for new Spring and Summer fashions. We filled bags with dresses, shorts, tank tops and sandals. We are so ready to get some sun.

The pools will be open in the next few weeks, so it’s also time to grab a few swimsuits to get us ready for pool, beach and sun!

Let me just say right now that I am not a prude, nor do I have an issue with a bikini on a young girl or tween girl.  I say you need to buy, and your girls should wear what you all are comfortable wearing. I always wore a bikini as a little girl and I sometimes wear one know. However, my daughters have never expressed an interest in them as I think they are more comfortable with a suit that doesn’t have ties and covers a little more so they don’t spend time pulling at it to keep covered or watching their top come off after a dive off the board.

There are some great bikinis that I found that don’t have tie straps that both my daughters tried on this year, but they both ended up wanting tankinis again as I think they are just more comfortable in them when they don’t have to worry about it coming off or messing with lots of ties…and a tankini still has the convenience of being a two-piece suit for easy bathroom visits and changing on the run!

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This Gap neon chevron strip tankini has beading at the ties, cute ruffles, and a great halter style. Justice red polka-dot tankini. I Love the retro styling and cute dot pattern. Neon, patterns, disco and funky can only describe this awesome suit from P.S. Aeropostale. No wonder my 8 year old loves it. I also love the look of this surf suit from Mini Boden, also available at Nordstroms. The boy shorts provide a little more coverage and comfort and awesome style.

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Gap assemetrical off the shouler one piece has great colors, style and floral pattern. A little more grown-up with more coverage. I love the rainbow colors and animal print of this standard one piece from P.S. Aeropostale. I love the stripes and halter style of this Limeapple one piece suit at Nordstroms. You cannot go wrong with a limited edition suit from Diane Von Furstenberg for Gap. I love her exclusive collection and the price is sure right!

What style swimsuit do you love – are you a bikini, tankini, surf suit or one piece girl?

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Valco Baby is a family owned and operated Australian business that have been manufacturing and distributing baby products for over 30 years. Valco Baby strives to create innovative baby products that are “Made to Fit Your Life.” With functionality, durability, style and safety in mind Valco Baby is at the top of the baby product industry.

Valco Baby introduced the Snap 4 stroller in Spring of 2013, the Snap 4 stroller created for busy parents on the go. The sleek looking Snap 4 stroller is ultralight and is under 15 lbs and raises the bar for comfort, durability and ease of use in compact strollers.

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What is unique about the Snap 4 stroller is that is is ultra light and compact and offers designablity with the Vogue Hood additional options. Just imagine having the ability to change up the colors of your stroller whenever you felt like it with the Vogue Hood colorful options. 

Features of the Snap 4:

The Vogue Hood option – allows parents to add color to their stroller. The designability parents have over the Snap 4 is very appealing. Pick up a Vogue Hood in every color, each color to match your outfit for the day!

Lightweight and Compact – allows an incredible about of ease of use in a stroller. I have never been so impressed with a stroller as I have with the Snap 4. It is light, it is easy to fold and it fits in the truck of my car easily without taking up too much space.

Safety – the Snap 4 stroller features a 5-point harness system, bumper bar and Tilt-Loc brake system.

Tubeless Tires – no fears of a flat tire, the tubeless 10′ back wheels and 8′ front wheels allow for extreme maneuverability on any terrain.

Storage – the over-sized undercarriage basket is ginormous. I can fit my huge diaper bag in it without trouble.

Portability with full features – unlike other compact strollers, the Snap 4 is lightweight, easy to fold and yet carries all of the full features as other strollers. Such as a peek a boo window, roll up pockets with extra airflow and a carry handle & shoulder strap for easy traveling.

Additional accessories – from cup holders to hitchhikers for the older siblings  Valco Baby has everything you need to accessorize your stroller perfectly.

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Log on to Valco Baby now for more information about the Snap 4 stroller.

A Snap 4 stroller was provided for review purposes. All opinions are my own. 

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The birth of our second baby is rapidly approaching, and I’ve been scouring the internet to find special birth announcements to help introduce our newest family member to the world. While looking around, I knew that I didn’t want any ho-hum announcement. I wanted something that can convey our personality while remaining on-trend and beautiful.

A birth announcement is your own personal way of showing off your precious new bundle, and as always, Etsy did not disappoint in helping me to find tons of great announcements. I knew that I could turn to Etsy to find birth announcements that not only were unique, trendy and chic, but also wouldn’t completely destroy my wallet. With the birth of a new baby, you have a lot of other expenses going on, and the expense of birth announcements can seem quite unnecessary. Luckily Etsy has several options that can work for you and your budget.

Are you expecting a sweet little girl? Preparing for a handsome baby boy? I found amazing birth announcements for both genders that lucky recipients will be overjoyed to display on their fridge ;) Another bonus is that most of these announcements have the option of either being sent to you as a digital file for you to print out yourself, or they can also be printed out by the shop owner. Take a look below at my favourite birth announcement finds from Etsy.

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1. “Creamsicle” Baby Girl Birth AnnouncementKM Thomas designs 2. Argyle Printable AnnouncementCharis Design 3. “I’m Here” Birth AnnouncementInk & Elm 4. Stripes and Bloom Birth AnnouncementBig Day Invitations 5. Baby Girl Birth Announcementkimberly j design 6. Modern Chalkboard Birth AnnouncementDesignbug Studio 7. Chevron Baby Girl Birth Announcementconfetti colored day designs 8. Colorful Double-Sided Birth Announcementpemberton prints 9. “Hi I’m” Birth AnnouncementKatiedid Designs 10. Baby Boy Birth Announcementcardcandy

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May is Pregnancy Awareness Month and not only am I an advisor but this year the founders Anna Getty and Alisa Donner asked me to put on a special Style Suite section for the kick-off event that took place on Sunday, May 5th in Santa Monica, CA. I was thrilled to curate a this section by enlisting not only some of my favorite brands but partnering with some of my favorite websites as well.  Everything right down to the carpet and the sweet treats in the Oh Baby! Style Suite were carefully selected.

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FLOR sponsored the amazing carpet tiles which were bold and beautiful making the Oh Baby! style suite a popular stop for the attendees throughout the day. And if you notice, they match the Savvy Sassy Moms logo almost perfectly;)  These carpet tiles were so easy to install and are perfect for any nursery, kids room or even a home office. You can customize your own style and order to fit the needs of any room demention.

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Right Start showcased many of the products they carry at their stores both online and at their seven locations around the county. On display was Baby Jogger, Peg Perego, Moonlight Slumber, 4 Moms mamaroo, and a few Recaro car seats. They also teamed up with Project Nursery for a special Nursery section. On display was a favorite crib of mine, the BabyLetto Hudson 3-in-1 Crib with the matching Babyletto Hudson Changer, a Moonlight Slumber Mattress and my latest crush on baby crib bedding, Lolli Living!

Savvy Sassy Discount:

SAVE 15% at Right Start
Use discount code: “PAM15″ through May 31st to save 15% on your entire order!

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Melisa Fluhr and Pam Ginocchio, founders of Project Nursery were there to give onsite Nursery Consultations to expecting parents. Not only is their website the top design source for nursery design but they just recently launch Project Junior for when your child grows out of that crib and toddler bed.  With over 45,000 Pinterest followers these ladies can help you make a dream room a reality.

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Beco Baby and Ergo Baby were both in the suite together to provide the best baby wearing advice for both new moms and dads.  Both of these exceptional carriers provide safe and stylish ways to support your baby. They each have many unique features including inserts making it more comfortable for baby and accessories that even provide a place for keys, cellphones for an extra diaper for on the go.

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I have to say, there could not be an Oh Baby! Style Suite without Stokke. One of the most innovative and stylish strollers on the market and a Savvy Sassy Moms favorite.  With the release of two new Stokke strollers, the light weight and more compact Scoot and the Crusi.  The Crusi is the first double stroller from Stokke and this sharp sophisticated black melaange fabric was a real show stopper. Everyone did a double take and stopped to check it out. Also on display was the popular Tripp Trapp highchair and the Stokke MyCarrier.

IMG_3706 IMG_3708A special Thank you to UnReal Candy and Lucy’s Cookies for providing us some unjunked candy and cookies through out the day.  Both are natural and contain no artificial ingredients, no hydrogenated oils, corn syrup or preservatives.  The peanut butter cups from UnReal are literally UNREAL.  You will not be able to stop at just one.  Lucy’s cookies are vegan and gluten free but still taste like an actual cookie!  Both are safe for expecting moms and the entire family.

Special Pregnancy Awareness Month Discount Code

Save 15% over at Right Start until May 31st “PAM15″

 

 

 

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Last Thursday I had the pleasure of attending the taping of the Ellen Show!  This was not just any ol’ regular show, but the uber popular Mother’s Day episode. This show is special because they fill the entire audience with first time expecting moms and the women are gifted some pretty amazing swag. It’s a hot ticket to hold and one that many pregnant mom-to-be’s would die for.

Seen On Ellen JP Lizzy I was invited by the founder, designer and owner of JP Lizzy diaper bags, Wendy Berry. Her beautiful bags were featured on the show as the must have stylish diaper bag for new moms!  I was under very strict orders to keep it hush hush until the airing of the actual show. Which was very hard for me to do.  Not only was I excited for Wendy but I was also excited to see what other products would be featured that day!

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When we arrived at Warner Brother’s Studios the place was swarming with pregnant women, there were big bellies everywhere! All of the expecting moms were so cute and super stylish. I couldn’t help but snap some stylish bump shots. How adorable are these girls?

During the taping of the show we were in the green room with many of the other brands that were featured on the show.  While watching the show I thought, why not bring a little piece of the Ellen show home to Savvy Sassy Moms and do a great big baby gear giveaway right here! So, if you were not lucky enough to score a ticket here is your chance to WIN some of the products featured on the Ellen Show!

The Great Baby Gear Giveaway!

One winner will WIN all of these fabulous products….

Ellen Show Giveaway!

J P Lizzy Diaper Bag $78.00
JP Lizzy bags are both sophisticated and functional for the mom that doesn’t want to sacrifice her daily style.  The  JP Lizzy satchel allows for easy access to all your changing necessitous, has plenty of interior pockets to keep you organized and includes a changing pad. The faux leather and the interior fabric are easy to wipe clean so your bag will always look shiny and new! www.jplizzy.com

Bella Bundles Towel Hoodies  $52.00
Some of your baby’s precious moments come from baby’s bath time.  Bella Bundles are adorable hooded towels made with a 100% luxury cotton shell, plush terry cloth lining and a hood that is lined in velour. Not only are our hooded bath towels plush, soft and ultra-absorbent; they also feature a snap closure to keep towels on and children warm and dry. All of the Bella Bundels products are designed with function and comfort in mind.  www.bbundles.com

BOB B Safe Infant Car Seat $199.99
While out and about with baby, get safety and style with the BOB B-SAFE Infant Car Seat by BRITAX. The safety of BRITAX is now available in fabrics designed to match BOB strollers (select colors). Install the infant car seat onto the BRITAX Infant Car Seat Adapter (sold separately) and convert your BOB stroller into a coordinating travel system.

Britax Pavilion 70-G3 Convertible Car Seat $254.99
Look no further for revolutionary safety in a car seat with the Britax Pavilion 70-G3 Convertible Car Seat. With a host of safety features including the SafeCell HUGS technology, the EZ-Entry Buckle System, the energy-absorbing Versa-Tether strap, the Click & Safe Snug Harness indicator, the Side Impact Protection technology and an anti-slip base with a premium lower LATCH system, the Britax Pavilion 70-G3 Convertible Car Seat is designed to reduce the forward movement of your child’s head to prevent injuries in the event of an accident.

BOB Motion Stroller $349.00
The BOB Motion stroller is a light-weight stroller that has an easy one hand quick fold for parents on the go.  With the included CLICK & GO adapters, the Motion instantly becomes a complete travel system with matching BOB B-SAFE Infant Car Seats or any BRITAX Infant Car Seat using CLICK & GO (infant car seats sold separately). Also compatible with other major infant car seat brands when used with BRITAX Infant Car Seat Adapter Frame (sold separately).

Blooming Bath $39.99
The blooming bath baby bath tub is the cutest bath tub on the planet!  This soft, plush flower insert fits perfectly into any sink for a safe and comfortable bath-time experience. Not only will your baby sit safe and comfortably but the fabric is super easy to clean & dry.  www.bloomingbath.com

Svan Signet Complete High Chair $249.95
The award-winning Svan High Chair is designed to grow with every stage of a child’s life. Bringing infants as young as six months up to the kitchen or dining table, this family-friendly chair will fit in with any household. Sturdy yet elegant bentwood design provides superior comfort, safety and ergonomic support. The epitome of true Scandinavian style, the sleek lines and natural finish of the Svan High Chair are right at home in the most sophisticated décor. www.svan.com

ErgoBaby Organic Carrier $134.99
Made from 100% certified organic cotton twill and sateen, the ergonomic and comfortable ERGObaby Organic Baby Carrier is cozy for baby and lightweight for parents. With a design that supports a natural sitting position for baby, the ERGObaby Organic Baby Carrier eliminates compression of the spine and hips that can be caused by unsupported suspension. Plus, the ERGObaby Organic Baby Carrier balances baby’s weight onto parents’ hips and shoulders, and alleviates physical stress for the parent.

4 Moms mamaroo $239.99
The mamaRoo is the high-tech, high-end baby swing like no other on the market. It bounces and sways simultaneously like parents do to calm their babies. With 5 unique motions like “car ride” and “kangaroo”, and a hookup for mp3 players, it is one of the hottest baby products on the market today. More information at www.4moms.com/mamaRoo

4 Moms Breeze $299.99
Introducing the world’s easiest play yard ever from 4moms, the makers of the mamaRoo and Origami. The 4moms Breeze (www.4moms.com/breeze) is easy. It opens or closes in one step. The Breeze is in stores and online now, and comes with a bassinet, changing pad, and travel bag all for $299.99. For a quick 37 second demo, please visit - http://youtu.be/J5v0HTu5j0Q

Follow them on Twitter: @svanbaby @Britax @4Moms @bellabundle @JPLizzy @Bloomingbath  @ErgoBaby

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When my son was born, he hated being in the carrier and in turn, I hated wearing it. Grant it we had a cheap knock off from a bargain brand store, so that probably had something to do with it.

This time around, I am determined to have my infant enjoy and stay in a baby carrier. I’ve done a lot of research and my heart now belongs to Beco. I mean, just look at these – they are totally stylish, but are built for comfort. I’m talking real comfort for both parent and baby. The key is even weight distribution, so you never feel overloaded. And the carriers grow with your baby.

There are two versions of the Beco baby carrier – the Soleil and the Gemini – both of which offer a complete array of features to fit your needs.

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The Gemini is a no nonsense carrier that grows with your baby and has front-facing in, front-facing out, in-hip carry or back- carry configurations. Yes, that’s a 4-1 carrier. Since it fits babies up to 35 pounds, there’s no need to get a new carrier as you transition from infant to toddler.

Beco Baby Soleil

The Soleil takes it one step further with all the form and function of the Gemini with some added bells and whistles. It’s perfect for those moms who are looking to use their baby carriers every single day, not just on outings or walks. The roomy pocket on the waist belt and the added key and toy ring, rounds out the features. It is adaptable with a variety of add-ons with their accessory pack, which includes an infant insert, a large sleep hood and organic drooling pads.

All of them come in a variety of stylish colors and designs that are bright, cheerful and totally modern. It makes choosing a seemingly ordinary piece of baby equipment fun. Plus all fabrics are 100 percent organic cotton, and washable.

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I can totally see my hubby using this carrier as well. He never felt quite comfortable using a sling or our old carrier with our first son. He felt the need to hold on to him, which totally defeated the purpose of being “hands free.” I can already tell that the added padding, and secure harness straps will add a whole other layer of security to the mix. He’s going to feel right at ease.

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Over the last couple of weeks I have been putting a lot of thought into what items I want to include on our baby registry. When I was expecting Tatum, I didn’t look into products as much as I do now, and a lot of the bath products, toys etc. were made with ingredients that I would consider to be toxic to infants and children. For this baby, we’ve really made sure that most of our items are eco-friendly and natural.

I stumbled upon The Ultimate Green Store and saw that they have a green baby registry, which I thought was a genius idea. It can be really time-consuming to wade through the products on other online stores to find what you’re looking for. If you can narrow your search and know that the majority of all of the products on the website are eco-friendly and toxin-free, then creating your natural baby registry will be a lot less stressful and much more enjoyable.

After finding The Ultimate Green Store, I began to browse around for more websites that were primarily natural/eco-friendly and offered baby registries, and found a bunch of great ones! If you desire to have a natural baby registry but don’t want to spend hours searching through products you won’t use, take a look at these sites that offer gift registry for natural baby items:

 

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The Ultimate Green Store

The Ultimate Green Store has a gigantic selection of eco-friendly/natural baby products to choose from. You can choose from items like organic bedding, air filters for baby, green baby toys, natural skincare and more. You can also search by brand, so if you have a brand or a product in mind, it makes it that easier to add to your registry.

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This website is full of beautiful, luxurious natural products to add to your baby registry. Choose from organic baby clothes and diaper bags as well as natural items for expecting and new mothers. There’s also eco-friendly school supplies and baby-safe cleaning products.

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BabyEarth

This website has a section dedicated to eco-friendly/natural baby items that you can add to a baby registry (bedding, skincare, clothing, etc.). You can choose from a great selection of cloth diapers, natural baby bedding, eco-friendly nursery furniture and more. Everything you need to create a toxin-free start for your baby.

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Etsy! As you all know, I am the ultimate Etsy shopper. Now Etsy offers gift registry! Oh happy days! Not only can you register for weddings, but you can create a unique, handmade and natural baby registry for your new little bundle. This registry requires a bit more searching time, but I think it totally makes up for it in the amount of amazing and unique gifts/baby items you will find.

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I really like the idea behind BabyList. With BabyList, you can “pin” any item you find on any website to your BabyList registry. Instead of being stuck with registering on certain sites, you can combine all of your favourite products from various sites around the web and create an ultimate natural baby registry.

Want to take a little bit more of the guesswork out of creating a natural baby registry? Here are my top five items you should make sure you buy organic/natural if you plan on buying them:

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1. Teething Rings 2. Cloth Diapers 3. Disposable Diapers 4. BPA-Free Bottles 5. Baby Care Products

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Adorable Baby Crib Bedding from Lolli Living

I have discovered a delightful new line of crib bedding called Lolli Living.  Well, they’re actually not new at all, they have been around for many years but way down under in Australia.  Living Textiles Baby was established back in 1963 and is the #1 baby bedding & accessories company over in Australia.  They opened up a USA division in early 2008 and are sold in small boutiques around the country as well as online retailers such as Right Start.  I was actually shocked I had never stumbled upon them until now!

Truth be told, they found me. They offered to send me some samples of their adorable products and while I don’t accept many things or need any crib bedding, I said yes because I really wanted to see these products up close and personal. I had a good feeling that they were even cuter in person.  Guess what….I was right!  The online photos of these products just don’t do them justice.  The designs have an old world charm yet a whimsical sweetness to them. Not only are they cute and unique but totally affordable!

The 4 -piece crib set by Lolli Living includes a plush blanket, cozy quilt, fitted crib sheet and the crib dust ruffle.  You can purchase the bumpers directly from the Lolli Living website.  The entire collection is made to mix and matched.  All of the nursery accessories, doll and blankets have just the right amount of personality.  I love the owl bookends and the animal toys that come with a small security blanket.  All of these unique items make great baby shower gifts that you won’t find anywhere else!

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Lolli Living Robot Lamp Base $59.99

Lolli Living Mobile

Lolli Living Musical Mobile $59.99

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Lolli Living Knit Blanket & Rattle

Lolli Living Knit Blanket and Rattle $49.99

Lolli Living Robot Play Mat
Lolli Living Play Mats $49.99

 

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It’s that time of year folks – time for first birthday parties galore. It seems everywhere I turn lately someone is turning the big O-N-E. So what exactly do you get a one-year old? Luckily the adorable online shop AlexandAlexa has got you covered. Seriously, I’m just lucky I didn’t know about this shop when my daughter was turning one! They have an extensive and unique collection of toys, and – one of my favorites – lots of wooden toys that I haven’t seen elsewhere. So, let’s get shopping for that special birthday boy or girl!

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1. DIY Truck - This clever and adorable truck has three things that one-year olds will love: wheels, fake tools, and a string to pull the whole thing along while crawling or walking.

2. Ladybird Ride On Cart - This makes a perfect gift for a one-year old because it will last them forever. They can push it while they’re younger, ride it when they’re older, and everything else in between. Plus, it’s easy on the eyes for the parents who probably already have too much kiddie-looking stuff littering their living room.

3. Crochet Deer Pull-Along - Seriously, how precious is this?! I know I wouldn’t mind having this little cutie sitting in the corner of my living room. And toddlers at this age love anything they can pull-along while walking steadily or learning how to walk.

4. Rocking Rabbit - A whimsical take on the classic rocking horse, this cheerful rabbit is sure to delight kids and parents alike.

5. White Mini Wooden Piano – Start the musical leanings early! This lovely and vintage-looking miniature piano will definitely elicit squeals of delight from any little girl.

6. Wooden Flora Sorting Board - Colorful, playful and wooden, this sorting toy will encourage cognitive thinking and develop hand-eye coordination – and hopefully buy Mom or Dad half an hour of free time!

7. Whizzy Wheels My First London Bus Book - Tots will love this charming book that doubles as a toy that drives around. Read it to them at bedtime, and watch them roll it along during the day.

8. iWood Shape Sorting House - This wooden toy really packs a big punch in a small package. There’s eight shapes that toddlers can sort into the corresponding holes, a clock face on one side of the house, a little tray to hold all of the pieces, and a handle so they can carry it around the house. This is sure to become a favorite toy for any one-year old.

9. Musical Baby-Walker - Walkers are huge with the one-year old set. My daughter still loves to play with hers a year later. This particular walker is especially special since it also has a full xylophone attached to it that toddlers can play with as they reveal their inner rock star.

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