This just in; Mamas & Papas of UK is now available for purchase in the USA. For those of you who remember when I posted this über sleek stroller, and actually followed the link to its' producers - I'm sure you can't forget some of the fabulously functional gear featured there. Well, Great Britians #1 baby brand has landed, but unfortunately they only brought with them a selection of items... Available at their US website, currently for pre-order at Babies R' Us, and coming to other select stores shortly. Too bad the Mylo and the Morph didn't make it over...
Also, in case you are one shipment-savvy mama who handles business overseas... check out the M&P summer sale going on now.
All Joy and No Fun, Why Parents Hate Parenting.
I wanted to share this article with you. It was written by Jennifer Senior for the New York Times, and though I found it rather depressing, it definitely has some aspects of truth in the parenthood. Take a look through the eyes of the many women who feel they love their kids but hate their lives. I feel truly blessed that Judaism gives us an undeniable sense of purpose when it comes to procreation. This purpose should lend itself to pride, and provide some peace-of-mind when it comes to the many trials and troubles that can manage, no doubt, to taint the years of child-rearing - should we live those years without thinking and remembering our purpose.
A good read, that will feel both familiar and educational.
Here's one of our new favorites, The Elephant Song by Eric Herman and the Invisible Band. Kudos to this wonderfully silly, and incredibly simplistic graphical creation - artistic and creative perfection on all fronts, Mr. Herman!
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And for all you totally-tech-savvy mama's, get the beloved iPhone app here.
Even Huggie's Denim has got nothing on these potty pants!
It seems Pampers has teamed up with Cynthia Rowley in a collaboration-concept that has never been seen before: designer does disposable. Pampers by Cynthia Rowley will be available in 11 colorful styles (for boys and girls) beginning mid July at Target stores and on Target.com. The diaper collection will be available in pastel designs including madras, stripes and printed ruffles. Rowley was quoted as having said "As a mom, I wanted other moms and dads to have more options in every part of their lives -- even diapers. It's the first piece of clothing your baby will ever wear, and it should be special."
Well, I'm down with that. Come to think of it - as much as I do love the furry little guy - it is high time that Elmo stops being the first thing to greet me in the morning - at the changing table... Diaper-duty just got a whole lot more fun.
Here's a sneek peek at some of the girl/boy designs.
I'm all for the joys of Crayola - they never cease to amaze me! Here's my latest favorite find: Sidewalk Crayons. Super creamy (almost as smooth as wet sidewalk chalk), bright and vibrant; these are perfect for the little guys who can't press down hard enough to extract any amount of pigment from the classic pastel sidewalk chalk. Freida loves them!! It's our latest "before dinner" activity. After getting dinner in the oven we go outside and hit the pavement with a bag of these crayons for some end-of-day outdoor fun with the neighbors...
Crayola Sidewalk Crayons $6.99
