What the Nook?!

Everyone seems to be going gaga over this crib mattress - the Pebble by Sleep Nook. Yes, the colors are hotness, and the design is superfluously eye-pleasing. But just read the write-up and weep... (It sounds like we are raising aliens: "The removable surface layer of the Nook Pebble mattress employs a patented asymmetrical design and nano-level technology to maximize breathability. Air flows in valleys between pebbles creating an oxygen-rich crib environment while surface fibers with nano-technology prevent liquids from seeping into the mattress for easy-wipe clean up." Nano what what?)

I happen to be one to cave for excessive features and bells and whistles... but this? Yeah, I loosened the baby budget belt a bit and went for an all-organic-fiber crib mattress (allergies are genetic!), but seriously who markets a mattress for $550? It's a mattress. And all that funky design (I'll give credit where it's due) will be covered up by the crib sheet!

P.S. If you're still feeling the love - buy the pebble wrap and cover your own baby mattress. : )

In Daddyland

Happy Sunday everyone, hope your Fathers Day is full of love and laughter... and good eats (we all know that's what matters to 'em)!

I posted a great recipe for Challah French Toast on the FreidaFroo Facebook Page. (If you're a reader and not yet a fan, just letting you in - I often post things (links, videos, snippets etc.)  there that I don't post here on the blog... so join the party and "like" it!) If you're skipping the late brunch and you're more of a dinner family, check out some of the other wonderful recipes on the Epicurious Fathers Day Menu.

On a side note, the kiddos are bound to be super stoked for Toy Story 3 this weekend... The reviews were fabulous, check them here. I'll tell you this; if Freida was of age we'd be joining the throngs at the movies today, kudos to Pixar (and Disney, I suppose). Maybe my man and I will see it on date-night - I won't deny we're kid-movie-lovers! : )

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Co-Sleeping Compliance

Well, here we finally it folks; a beautiful contemporary co-sleeping option - that is actually on the market! The Bed Nest, available to order February 19, 2010, is the next (if not the) best thing to the Culla Belly. Sleek, modern, natural, ergonomic, and comfortable - this bassinet offers all the benefits of co-sleeping without the inconvenience (and dangers) of sharing a bed, providing mom and baby with close-proximity availability, enabling you to feed and hush your baby back to sleep without getting out of bed at all! Apparantly it's super compact and travel-savvy, to boot!

Brand Spankin' New - Kids Line!!

This past Sunday Jonathan Adler launched "Jonathan Adler Junior" at the New York International Gift Fair. His new line features lots of his cult objects (that we all love so much!!!) shrunk down into kid size accessories, and his signature furniture pieces in mini! This line will be available in stores and online at JonathanAdler.com in a few weeks... I'm totally going nuts over this!!! Here's a sneak peek:

(Photos from ATDC, thanks!)

In the News... iPad Unveiling

Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled Apple's new gizmo: the iPad. At $499 this device allows us to surf the Web, read e-books, watch movies/tv shows, download apps, etc. all while on the go. Jobs gushed about it being "magical", and I may just have to agree... I know there is a whole lot of talk circulating the "need" of such a gadget, but I think this is a mom's dream invention (can't stop thinking of ways this would make our job easier!), I mean most people buy laptops (hiked up way higher than $500) and use them for four things only: internet, music, movies, and pictures! So I don't see the iPad as "ridiculous" at all (okay, aside from it's awkward name - I was rooting for iTab), in fact I must admit that I can definitely see this becoming the next big thing - owned by people the world over...  Read more about it here.