Looking for an excellent educational toy? Take a ride on the alphabet train. With the VTech sit-to-stand alphabet train, Chilo is her own learning conductor. Thanks to its interactive activities, colorful two-sided learning blocks and grow-with-me features, the alphabet train ranks as one of my all time favorite toys. Here’s why: The toy is packed with learning tools. Each activity on the train is connected by motion sensors that are designed to teach kids about cause and effect. It includes
I really love my…
Not Rated Women’s Parliament Boots The edgy boot blends this season’s tough girl look with a touch of glam. Bold silver spikes and studs wrap around the ankle of the boot. A layer of carefully placed sequins breaks up the utilitarian look topped off with a belt (to add extra polish). I rock these boots with everything! To play up the dark nature of the boot, I love wearing girly, frilly dresses. The contrast between the two makes me feel like
Happy birthday to…
I begrudgingly acknowledged my birthday over the weekend and it got me to thinking about someone else’s big birthday. Looking back at some of my older blog posts I realized that I never posted an entry about the extravaganza that was Chilo’s birthday. Chilo turned one on November 11, 2011. To celebrate the major milestone, we had not one, but TWO birthday parties fit for the princess. The first party was a family affair, a small intimate gathering with Chy’s
Presidents’ Day sales
My niece is getting bigger and bigger every day so it’s time to stock up. The 3-day holiday weekend means big sales are everywhere. Here are the stores I plan to check out this weekend (both online and in stores): Children stores Carter’s: Entire store is buy one get one free except for clearance items. The Children’s Place: 30%-50% off already reduced items + an extra 15% off savings pass. Gymboree: Take an extra 25% off clearance items BabiesRUs: Various products,
Getting silly over zulily
Daily deals website blends unique finds with cutesy fashions. Let zulily.com be your tour guide into a world of fun fashions that will make your little cutie standout from the crowd. Sure cookie cutter stores like the Gap and Old Navy are great when you’re looking for solid basics like denim or khaki, but there’s just something exciting about purchasing an item that’s far from mainstream. And admit it, don’t you just love it when someone sees your daughter all
Lovely in leopard print
Leopard prints are making the leap from the runway to the playpen. And I for one am thrilled. Its edgy old school glamour is fun for the big girls and extremely chic for the little ones. When it’s worn right, leopard print amps up any look for day or night. But when it’s worn wrong it can be downright scary. So how do you incorporate the uber classic print into your little girl’s wardrobe without crossing the tacky line? It’s
Welcome back aunt tees!
So… about a month ago I decided to retire all of Chilo’s aunt tees. My reasons were valid and I really planned on sticking with it until I saw this… Come on! I had to buy it. It’s the truth! Tweet
Cha-ching: jcpenney is rolling out new prices
It’s a novel approach. Sell items for the sales price all the time. Don’t markup clothes to later mark them down. Don’t force us to have to print coupons or keep track of inserts. Don’t have a sale that runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and then make us pay full price at 1:01 p.m. because we had to wait in a long line to make our purchase. If you make it easy on consumers we’ll come to you,
