These Vapur® water "bottles" are apparently the hottest thing since Sigg's. Actually, they are way hotter than Sigg's - taking up no room when empty! Their makers brag them to be: reusable, attachable, identifiable, freezable, cleanable, and foldable. Made from ultra-durable BPA-Free polymer, these foldable canteens are dishwasher and freezer safe. They stand up straight when full, and fold up teeny-tiny when empty; providing us all with a super-convenient way to stay just a bit greener... Mom's are bound to love these lil' liquid gadgets - perfect for stashing in diaper bags, glove compartments, lunch boxes, strollers, clutches, evening bags etc. Don't you just love when people go out of their way to make our lives easier?? : )
Stay hydrated this summer and keep the fluids flowing!
You can get some on their website for $8.95.
(Also, check out this totally efficient way to keep it cool.)
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
Just wanted to share some summertime inspiration via Yo Gabba Gabba. : )
Awesome illustrations by Joel Trussell - they are copyrighted and coded, so it prohibits embedding. Just click here and enjoy the simple definition of summer through a kids eyes.
"From their world, for their world". Fantastical kids illustrations brought to life in these plush versions. Just like childrens drawings ought to be, these stuffed Aminals are not limited to the correct colors, shapes, or sizes - they are imaginative, fun, and lovable. Well, at least I know I love 'em. And Freida would go positively nuts for them! But be forewarned, if your kid is a perfectionist of any sort - steer clear of these misspelled, misshaped, and severely misunderstood creatures. : )
Made from 100% organic cotton - inside and out! (I'm especially fond of that "Dady doll"...)
Aminal Dolls $24.99
So after much thought over Freida's first little pair of kicks, we went for her "first shoe fitting" at Nordstroms a while ago, only to find out that her feet were too small to wear a regular shoe (she is under size 3). There went the saltwaters, the converse, and any other cute supportive baby options! I got her another pair of 'softies' and left the store quite anguished about my little girls tiny body. Again. : )
(Before she was born I bought a few adorable layette outfits I planned on taking the newborn baby home in, but little Freida came into this world weighing in a mere 4.7 lbs!! She went home in a hospital t-shirt over her arms and legs and a tightly swaddled blanket.)
My sister (thanks Shterni!) recently found a great pair of sneakers at Nordstrom Rack that she swore would fit Freida's itty-bitty feet. I had my doubts, but she was right - they were a perfect fit, and remained faithful through many trips to the park. Thankful for having found those teeny sneakers, I continued my quest for a lightweight shoe that could go beyond the playground. That's how Freida got her first pair of ballet slippers - the Baby Blochs. They are all their makers claim them to be. The leather is soft and buttery, and they fit like a good ol' glove - without leaving behind a mark on her fat little baby foot. She is a bit obsessed with them (or the concept of them - the word "ballet" makes her breath grow rapid!). I even caught her tip-toeing in silent concentration around her room in them... They are a fabulous buy, going great with everything from frilly dresses to boyfriend jeans, and would make a perfect baby gift as well. We picked hers up at Kitson, but if you search around a bit, I'm sure there are quite a few baby boutiques that carry this lovely Australian line.
