These labels are perfect for school age kids. Especially for those who have to label all the drinks in their lunchbox at pre-school or daycare. They are available in a variety of colors and are also great for multi kid families. They are $12.95 for a package of 4 and they are customizable. They go on my favorite kids cups/thermos’ made by Foogo. Keeps drinks cold, holds a lot of liquid and is great for kids moving from Sippy Cups to Straw Cups.
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Without a doubt the best cart cover we have found is from Kozy Pal Cart Cover! They have both ready to ship cart covers as well as made to order. Another great feature is they have single and double cart covers. This is great for twins but also for families with multiple children close in age. They are great at stores like Costco where carts are wider. But I have to say my favorite part about these covers is that they are so soft and cushy and handmade by moms! Right now they have a coupon on regular priced item for 20% off. Just use code: SANTA2008.

With the economy in the condition it is many times we are forced to cut costs on things we might normally like to purchase but this year I bought my boys these outsandingly soft shaggy lined zip sweatshirts. They were $42 retail but with a current 11% off coupon they are $37.38 and you receive free shipping and returns. Its still a bit on the pricey side but my kids don’t love to wear their coats in the fall and this is a great and warm alternative to the fall chills.
You can buy directly from Boden USA. They have a fantastic boys section and with this current coupon it makes buying easy for grandma and grandpa too.

I found this fantastic product today I wanted to share. Leggings are a dime a dozen out there for moms looking for crawling, wardrobe and more however these ToodleBugz ROCK! They are so soft and come in 3 sizes, Infant, Toddler and Youth. Many competitors have one size saying they fit all but really its quite a stretch. Toodlebugz come in a variety of sweet colors and can even be worn by boys, mom, etc. Check them out! MSRP is $12.00, for the quality…that is quite a deal! Buy at Beach Bummies.com.

The hottest product for your little guy or girl this fall could possibly be these adorable Nix All-Star Socks by Nix Baby. They come in 16 different colors and are equally cute for boy or girl. Also, they fit sizes 2-7. Adorable with a onzie or even with a cute little jeans and top combo. These adorable socks are $16 for 2 pair. Visit http://www.nixbaby.com and will soon be available at Bugs & Blossoms.

It appears that Angelina Joile has given birth!….NOT. ET put out a story stating that Angelina Joile and her boyfriend Brad Pitt had welcomed twin girls to the world on Friday from reportedly a source who was in the delivery room. They had also announced the girls names in a report from another web site source. Turns out this was indeed not the case! The babies are due in August and as far as speculation is concerned we do not know the sex of the babies yet.

Brad Pitt was supposedly seen at a sporting even this past weekend which would be a strange place for a new father of premature baby girls to be. Especially a father who is so involved in their children’s care and deeply passionate about them. Seems like a trick was played on ET.

Looks like the tabloids are getting a bite taken out of their credibility. It doesn’t seem to be keeping fans from delving into the latest news about the babies though. I’m sure this will be one of the biggest celebrity baby stories this year. Even Clay Aiken’s baby story can’t beat this one, as strange and disturbing as it may be to many.

Often our blog posts are about products or fun little boutiques but today we find ourselves posting about what we deeply care about….our children.

It’s not often that we share troubles that our children have or we have for that matter because we often want society to look at us as mother’s or parents as perfect or at least doing very well. I’ve learned through observation that the illusion of perfection can damage our children more through control and trying to make things appear perfect. Life isn’t perfect and while our kids don’t need to know every facet of the pains of life they do need to learn about dissapointment in an age appropriate way so when the become adults they don’t wonder what happened to their lives.

As a family we just discovered that one our children has Asperger’s syndrome. It’s on the autism spectrum however these children do not have cognitive delays. Its has more to do with Social Skills development which can be lacking. With a society now that communicates based on networking, reading people and social interaction it won’t be as easy for him as it once might have been. While most of our family has been supportive we all have one or two who are ignorant or incapable of dealing with these situations. So how do we teach our children that sometimes dissapointment is OK because it strenghten’s us and makes us better people? I say we start with kindess and most of all awareness. Children with these issues are on the human spectrum. They are living breathing miracles in our lives.

The one thing that disturbs me most is the lack of commraderie that mother’s have with each other. We are not all part of a constant competition to see who does better. Our children are not markers or prizes of our acheivements, they are simply children. Growing beautiful gifts from whatever God we choose to believe in. While my post today may be controversial I think it’s important to end with something Ellen Degeneres said on her most recent show with John McCain. “Many of us are operating under the illusion that we are not all the same. We are all the same.” It’s as simple as that folks. Let’s all look at each other as what we are, human beings. Every human being want’s compassion, Every human being want’s love and Every human being needs acceptance.

I wish you and your beautiful children the blessing of peace. I’m not a strongly religious person but I am spiritual. I believe that awareness opens the doors. Let’s be aware of those around us and be kind. We may find ourselves in the position where someone else’s kindness helps save a life.

The debate about using plastic bottles is in full force with some moms reverting to glass and other’s using disposables. I don’t know about any of you out there but glass in my home isn’t going to work and disposable aren’t good for the environment. So how do we keep our babies safe and still allow ourselves to have the convenience that plastic baby bottles provide?

Green to Grow has the solution. Their baby bottles are made from PES plastic, which gives them a natural golden color. They are free of phthalates and free of bisphenol A – a suspected hormone-disrupting chemical used in polycarbonate plastic, from which most baby bottles are made. This is a fabulous organic alternative and a great way to keep baby safe without sacrificing mom and dad’s great need to have convenience! You can purchase these at Green to Grow.com, prices start at $7.49-$10.49.

I received a Beethoven’s Gift Basket sent by a vendor and it was simply exquisite to say the least. Included was the vendor’s unique product, a luxury soap, bath salts, gourmet white chocolate popcorn, salted pretzle sticks as well as lovely plates and napkins. Not to mention the beautiful tub that came along with it. A fantastic promotional tool I must say!

Many gift baskets come along with items that are barely edible or too unusual to be widely enjoyed. This basket was truly unique and simply gorgeous to say the very least. You can customize your baskets and their new website is coming soon to assist customers in choosing baskets that make your loved one or family member feel like you picked every detail of their gift. In the meantime they can customize one over the phone. To be honest I was never a fan of gift baskets at all, however Beethoven Wraps Baskets has completely changed my mind!! Call 610-995-9550 or visit them at Beethoven Wraps Baskets.

Without a doubt the best Fondant cookies I have ever tasted are from Flour Pot Cookies. Margie and Abbey Greenberg are the mother-daughter team that started The Flour Pot, a cookie decorating company based in Ambler, PA. Margie’s love for design and sweets, plus Abbey’s stellar business skills have helped The Flour Pot grow into a thriving business with customers like Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue and The Omni Hotels. The Flour Pot has garnered praise and well-deserved attention since its inception, and has been featured in countless national magazines as well as on The Food Network and Entertainment Tonight.

The best part of these cookies was captured by Al Roker from the Today show “…These cookies taste as good as they look.” Grab a box for Dad this Father’s day and watch the entire family smile.
Gift boxes from the Flour Pot start from $22-$90. Buy one today and they’ll ship it later!