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Complimentary product was provided in exchange for a written review. This in no way affects our opinions or thoughts about the Friendship Bags, even though we consider it a privilege to receive free products.

I found Daisy Cook’s website while doing some research and contacted her regarding writing a review about her Friendship Bags. She generously provided a Butterfly Victorian Pink Style. This is just in time for Valentine’s Day! I think most young girls will love these Friendship Bags.

As you can see in the picture the Victorian Pink is pink with pink flowers trimmed with purple. It has silver rhinestones and a pink/purple/tourquoise paisley background. It opens via a magnetic clasp, which is a very easy clasp for even very young girls.

The unique thing about the Friendship Bags is the fact that it is actually a two-in-one bag. It is detachable so that it may be shared and interchanged with friends or sisters who have a Friendship Bag. Each purse also has an inner pocket to store their lip balm or lip gloss depending upon their age.

www.FriendshipBags.com

The Friendship Bag held a delightful little surprise that created quite a stir in the curiosity of my girls. Inside each Friendship Bag is a plastic card saying to look for your secret code. The secret code is actually sewn into a tag along the inside seam within the both Friendship Bags, so my girls each got their own secret codes. It has to be cut out, so for young fingers it is probably best for a parent to cut it out so the purse doesn’t accidentally get snipped in the process.

Then armed with the secret code you visit Rebelle Friendship Bags’ website www.FriendshipBags.com and click “Sign Up”. There you will be required to enter your name, email address, parent’s email address for those under the age of 12 and your secret code.

Once sign up is complete, your secret code leads you to the Design Studio! This is an interactive area where girls get to have fun designing clothes for the Rebelle Girlz. There is also an area where they can create their own patterns, save their creations to their portfolio or even email the owner of Rebelle, Daisy Cook, for her to consider their creations for future Rebelle projects. Our girls really loved this! It is such a wonderful tool to get girls involved in creating their own brand of fashion.

A+ for Rebelle Friendship Bags

My two youngest girls really like their new purses!

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Do any of you do your own sewing? I have to admit to not having time lately to do anything but emergency mending. I try to take my mending on road trips to catch up on it. It has been a couple of years since I made matching outfits for my girls and I so I was online at one of my favorite online fabric stores Fabric.com. Guess what I found? I actually found Wow Wow Wubbzy fabric! I know Sarah has talked alot about Wow Wow Wubbzy so I thought I would share it with all of you. You may follow this link to see a whole page of a variety of cute fabric prints of Wow Wow Wubbzy.

Here are a couple of samples:

If your children are a Wow Wow Wubbzy fan, sewing items like a pillow, a blanket or even pjs is a fun way to surprise your kids with a brand name item especially made by you.

Jo-Ann Fabrics is another favorite of ours, especially when they have some great coupons in their ads. You do have to sign up to receive their “members” ads which usually include additional discounts. But you don’t want to shop online at Jo-Ann’s during their peak season, like the day after Thanksgiving because their website could not handle the amount of traffic they were receiving this past Thanksgiving (2009). Plus they usually run out of promotional items fast.

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When I opened an email this week, it was interesting to learn of natural art supplies for kids at Clementine Art . To be honest we have used the same ol’ same ol’ for years because they are products we love and can trust, without any thought given to what ingredients are in these favorite products. As more and more consumers become more aware of how things are being made it is creating a new market for products like Clementine Art, which has three products – All Natural Markers, Paint and Modeling Dough.

All Natural Markers $6.79

All Natural Paint $11.99

All Natural Modeling Dough $8.99

Editor’s Note: Each of the products listed do contain a list of ingredients in their product descriptions. I really appreciate the full disclosure and not having to hunt for that info. The markers do contain propylene glycol. Since other marker products do not include their ingredients, I never really thought much about what they might contain. Propylene glycol has had a history of being controversial in certain products claiming to be all natural because I remember listening to an audio recording discussing the potentially harmful ingredients in shampoos etc. and propylene glycol was one of them even though it is an “organic compound”.

As with anything, we need to be careful when looking at all natural products. The popular organic brand Tom’s of Maine lists that propylene glycol is a natural gas from the earth and can be found in products made by Tom’s of Maine. You’d be surprised at what other products contain this ingredient! There is another article listed below that seems to give a good representation of this topic as well. All this to just say to do your research and come to your own conclusions based on you findings.

More Resources:

http://www.naturalnews.com/023138_propylene_glycol_food_health.html

http://clementineboulder.blogspot.com/

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I don’t know about you, but I find it pretty easy to buy for young children, it’s when they get older that it gets a bit more challenging, especially for nieces and nephews. In light of that, do you need ideas for some birthday gifts for the upcoming year or are you looking for a variety of personalized gifts? Frecklebox.com is another website with some cute stuff! They carry things from personalized journals, stickers, coloring books and placemats to personalized puzzles, storybooks and growth charts. Their interactive website allows you to flip through the pages of the storybooks and coloring books.

Frecklebox is on a mission to educate and entertain. So we conceived this here web-based business to offer truly unique, personalized gifts for children at affordable prices. The site makes it quick and easy to customize each item so it prominently features the name of the child who will receive the gift. Our entertaining selection of personalized books, posters, growth charts, journal books, coloring books, stickers, placemats, puzzles, and other personalized items, are designed to delight your children and friends.

Believe it or not, two dads are behind these cute products! Kid-inspired, but Dad made. To see more of their products and to learn more about Frecklebox visit their website www.Frecklebox.com

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Valentine’s Day coming up and I thought that if you get your kids a wee gift that these hair clips would make a special gift for all the young princesses in your life. Each of the following hair clips are from CreativeClipsbyColleen.com.

Colleen Connon, mother of two from Arizona, started Creative Clips after an unsuccessful search for fun hair accessories for her daughter’s fine hair. She began making her own cute and unique clips, and it wasn’t long before they became wildly popular. Now Creative Clips can be found in boutiques and department stores not only across the US, but also in Canada, the UK, Spain, Japan, United Arab Emirates and New Zealand. People across the globe know that Creative Clips are FUN FOR ALL AGES! Creative Clips feature Velcro to prevent the clip from slipping in fine hair

What do Halle Berry, Nicole Richie, Denise Richards and Jessica Alba all have in common? Each of their daughters have been spotted wearing hair accessories from Creative Clips by Colleen! Celebrities are in the groove about what’s fashionably acceptable for their babies and tots.

If you would like to look at the full line of hair clips and accessories, please visit www.CreativeClipsByColleen.com Most of the hair clips are in the $8-9 range.

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I have been to alerted to a hair styling product just for babies, children and anyone with sensitive skin. Le Baby hair gel is hypoallergenic, contains no parabens, no harsh chemicals, no sulfates, and is not tested on animals. Le Baby, Inc. says their product tames the frizzies and the fly-aways, thickens baby-fine hair, moisturizes, and softly holds curls. This is the product to keep your child’s hairstyles in place and never leaves hair stiff or sticky. I hope to get my hands on some sooner or later, but if any of you try Le Baby hair gel before I get to, please drop us a line ok?

“Today’s fashionable parents think of their children as extensions of themselves,” says Tami Dimmerman, mother of two and creator of Le Baby Inc., a hypoallergenic hair gel designed especially for babies, kids and anyone with sensitive skin. “Today’s modern kids need to look just as fashionable and stylish as their cool moms and dads. Hairstyles have become a way of self-expression for kids and remind others that they have their own personalities.”

Meet the Creator – Tami Dimmerman

Tami searched for a product that would tame and style her daughter Chloe’s fly-away hair without aggravating her eczema or irritating her sensitive skin. She hoped to find a safe, gentle and effective gel without harsh chemicals or potentially harmful ingredients. Unwilling to settle for what was in the marketplace, Tami spent months experimenting with different all-natural formulas until, through animal-free testing, she found the perfect combination and solution.

Tami continues, “The children’s haircare market has become a big industry. Where once a baby care routine involved a simple bath and powdering, parents and caretakers are now looking for products that pamper babies both physically and mentally. I wanted to create a worry-free product that helped moms and dads create fun hairstyles; and keep their kids groomed while feeling good about it. ”

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I received several free products from Child to Cherish but am not being compensated in any way for my review. My review is my personal opinion and observations.

Child to Cherish has many different products that would make wonderful gifts for babies and children. The products I received from Child to Cherish include: The
Little Baker” Suitcase, three plush baby rattles and a Plant a Christmas Tree.

The “Little Baker” Suitcase Collection

My three year old really liked this little baker’s set, as did all my other little bakers who are excited to do some Christmas baking! This is a very “sweet” gift idea. The suitcase is like the old tin lunch boxes, but only bigger. It states that it is a food grade tin, so it can double up as a way to carry all the cookies we are going to bake! It measures approximately 8″L x 11″W x 4″H. It came wrapped in plastic, but had a pretty ribbon tied to the handle with a teddy bear cookie cutter. Inside there is a neatly wrapped apron for the aspiring young baker to wear while baking the five delicious recipes contained within Cookie Recipe book that is also included in this little baker’s suitcase. There are also three mini cookie cutters – a gingerbread man, star and heart- perfect for little fingers, a small wooden children’s rolling pin and wooden spoon.

The suitcase comes in the choice of pink and blue.

This Little Baker Suitcase costs $42.99 at Child to Cherish.

Plush Baby Rattles from the Buttermilk Farm

These are cute little baby rattles. They are a soft plush toy with a very quiet sound. These products as well as the suitcase all come with a darling little gift tag already attached. Our suitcase has a tag with a mama and baby bear baking cookies. The rattles each tags with a whimsical country farm, probably Buttermilk Farm. The tags are large enough to write a quick note if you managed the writing space well. There is a carrot, pea pod and corn cob.

These Buttermilk Farm rattles may be purchased at Child to Cherish for $4.99.

Plant a Christmas Tree

This simple little gift came in a plastic cylinder container that not only serves as a gift package but is also the little green house in which to grow a Christmas Tree. It contained soil, pebbles and several Christmas Tree seeds. We planted a couple of our seeds and are now waiting for them to grow.

The green house does have two holes in the bottom, so we placed a yogurt lid beneath it to catch the excess water that drains out. There were basic instructions on the label but no written instructions, so this might pose a problem for those who have never planted anything before. However, the process is quite easy. First, you put the pebbles in for drainage, then add the soil and water and finally 2-3 seeds. Voila! The tree is planted.

Plant a Christmas Tree retails for $6.99 at Child to Cherish.

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Gifts range from babies to toddlers, birthdays, holidays, personalized, and so much more! A boutique featuring brands such as Crocodile Creek mixed with brilliant designers {see some of the best selling images included}, makes for a unique and productive shopping trip {online}. They have some great looking stuff!

The best part is they are offering you 10% off with the code PR10 now through the end of the year AND Free Shipping on all orders over $50!!

3 Best Sellers from The Tots

Baby Bib and Burp Set – Boy Zoo

This is an adorable bib and burp cloth gift set! Perfect as a baby shower present for your friends close by or far away! The Tots Take Me Out Bib & Burp Set includes a blue zoo theme 100% cotton bib, burp cloth and a super soft blue cuddly hippo cozy. Every mom will adore this present and you’ll love how easy it was to give a gift.
Baby Boy Bib and Burp Set: Adorable Baby Boy zoo theme newborn gift set with cozy hippo. Packaged for gift giving and perfect for a unique baby shower present.
$22.00

Handmade Monkey Layette

Fall in love with this monkey baby layette set just like we did! Green Valley Kids designs are all handmade and have pants with an adorable matching design on it. They are 100 % cotton baby rib long sleeve bodysuits with comfy lounge pants. You will love to send this as a gift as well as purchase it for your own baby!

Available in sizes : 3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24 months. This item is made to order and will arrive within 1-2 weeks. Other items ordered with your purchase will be shipped separately. $42.00

Crocodile Creek Children’s Dishes

This is a great gift for any occasion for children of all ages! We love these melamine dishes from Crocodile Creek and even our own kids have them! They withstand lots of use and are dishwasher safe! When they arrive they will be all wrapped up and come with a special gift to keep your little ones busy while dinner is underway. Each place setting has different garden themes and they are assorted. The one shown is a sample of the garden designs in the collection. Be sure to check out the dishes for boys too!

The Tots Recommends : Perfect Gift Giving for birthdays and Christmas Presents. $25.00

About Alexis and her company:

The Tots was created by a stay at home mom of two who loves to shop for gifts and discover new talents. Our goal at The Tots was to make giving a children’s gift easy and fun no matter the occasion! It is our passion to find and help stay at home moms and indie designers get their handmade items into the hearts and homes of the moms and children everywhere!

In most cases we feature their designs alongside bigger popular companies and books that you know and trust therefore giving them great exposure as well as a unique gift box you will not find anywhere else!

Shop now at The Tots.

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When it comes to kids’ fashion, Dinosoles are one of the hottest up-and-coming brands, as seen on none other than Maddox Jolie-Pitt. Thankfully, you don’t have to have the riches of Brangelina just to be able to afford these stylish sneaks.

Today (Wed.) through Friday only, Shopflick.com is featuring a fabulous deal on Dinosoles velcro sneakers. For this limited-time only, you can purchase one of four different styles of Dinosoles for just $9.99 (reduced from $24.99) or $13.99 ($34.99). Featuring snazzy detailing such as 3D raptors, red-flashing eyes, and dinosaur-tread soles, these sneakers are truly one-of-a-kind. So snatch a pair up before this exclusive sale becomes extinct!

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We’re giving away the full line of Kiss My Face Kid’s Collection products to 1 lucky winner!

The Kiss My Face Kid’s Collection is free of artificial colors, fragrances and SLS. They are full of natural and beneficial ingredients. The brightly packaged and kid-friendly graphics are sure to be a big hit with the little ones. The price range is $5.95 – $9.95 and are found in stores such as Target and Whole Foods.

1 lucky winner will receive:

• Self Foaming Shampoo & Body Wash
• Toothpaste without Fluoride
• Toothpaste with Fluoride
• 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner
• Self Foaming Hand Wash
• Bubble Wash
• Detangler Creme
• Lip Balm Duo Pack, Orange & Grape
• A Whale of a Soap

I picked this awesome collection to giveaway because I personally love and use these products in my own home. Kiss My Face makes excellent products that are all natural and yet totally affordable. These are products you can feel good about giving to your kids. Instead of wondering what’s in the ingredient list, you can enjoy knowing that your little ones are getting the very best.

My daughter is almost 2 so she doesn’t use the Kiss My Face Kids Toothpaste yet, but she really enjoys washing her hands with the Self Foaming Hand Wash. The pump bottle is really easy for her little hands to operate and this makes getting clean a lot more fun!

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All you have to do is enter your name and valid email address in the contest box below for a chance to win!

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Winner will be chosen randomly and notified via e-mail on or before May 16th. Contest open to residents of the USA and Canada! Must be 18 or older to enter.

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