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best classic halloween masks wishlist

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I know, we’re all going a little over the top with Halloween costumes right? It’s every parent’s perogative to go nuts around every holiday. But every time my head is grinding it’s gears thinking of all the head-to-toe possibilities, I’ll suddenly remember I live in the great white North. You know, where the chances of [...]

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better baby shoes

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This post started with one gorgeous pair of green moccasin mary janes, handmade in Australia by Rose Anne Russell. These green leather baby moccasin shoes, $25 are made with one piece of leather, no really, just one! Combine the moccasin details with my favorite bright green hue and I’m smitten. But then they reminded me [...]

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milk & soda: could be better than cookies

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The online boutique Mlik & Soda is awesome. The name makes me think of snack time – either the goody two shoes moments of milk (and the promise of cookies) – or the weekend grandeur of soda at a restaurant with your ‘rents. While the products make me fairly certain that Australia is ten times cooler [...]

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DIY style maven stringing beads toy & wooden necklace

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Being a semi-fashioanble designer momma, it seemed important that Birdie’s quick-and-dirty-do-it-yourself stringing bead toy could be more. In fact, it could actually be a rather lovely little girl’s necklace. I mean, why not?! It’s a simple trip to your local craft store for two ingredients. Then your kidlet does all of the work. Can’t get [...]

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a dose of fairy charm

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We had a lovely – though rather warm – afternoon at our local Renaissance Festival this weekend. My oldest nephew even found the King and became a knight! Oh Sir Pierce, in your glistening paper crown, you are so worthy. Meanwhile, Birdie managed to get dirtier than all three of her cousins (all boys, mind [...]

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coolest kid accessories: little purses

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I’m in the mood for a little fanciful frippery. Something about our cooler weather – which hit with the flip of September’s switch – has me craving brightly colored bits of fluff. I think it’s a last-ditch effort to cling to summer’s happy colors and slower attitude. Maybe I’ll be ready for cozy fall  trends [...]

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lego heart necklaces

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One day our nanny came over sporting the most awesomeness necklace on the face of the planet: a Lego heart necklace. Knowing that Birdie loves her Legos, and so do her parents, what could I do but immediately head over to our local handmade goods boutique, I Like You, and nab a perfectly blue lego [...]

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kids tees with some attitude

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It’s so rough to find T-shirts that aren’t silly, or covered in bows, or yet another image of trucks and trains. Well, Kid Inc’s new line of irreverent T-shirts may be just what you’re looking for. They’re updated riffs off of the classic Mr. Men and Little Miss series are hilarious. But I also love [...]

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get your storage on: best kids backpacks

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My little precious Birdie is starting preschool this fall. Sigh. Big long drawn-out bittersweet proud momma sigh. We’re madly prepping over here with labels, extra potty training underwear (oh boy.), “indoor shoes”, and fall fashions that can withstand hours of playtime. But unlike labels and underwear, I can actually get excited about some of it [...]

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fall clothes: mexican to a tea

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I’ve always loved Tea Collection’s approach to kids clothes. With their rich palettes, comfortable silhouettes, and slightly sophisticated prints, they find a lovely combo of adult and kid and roll it all together. But this fall’s collection is by far my favorite. I’ve been loving the Mexican, ethnic-y vibe showing up over the last couple [...]

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american apparel kids = awesome sauce

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A brand as hip as American Apparel Kids needs a hip word, something cool, something like awesome sauce. Yep. A little over-the-top, a little uber-trend, makes your head tilt just a wee bit. But it’s worthy I promise. Just look at all this cuteness. I keep forgetting to check out American Apparel for anything beyond [...]

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keepin it snug: snug studio

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Snug Studio snagged me with the perfect bit of bait: a beautiful wooden bird mobile. We unknowingly started a little bird-love avalanche around our house the moment we chose to name our daughter after a bird! And this beaute would be awesome in her room. But then I took a look around Snug Studio’s equally [...]

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friends with you toys and goodies

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Friends with You is a little indie brand I’ve loved for years. Birdie spent several months helping Malfi (that’s him above!) wear lots of necklaces. She liked to call him Ga-ga, because she thinks he’s a member-at-large of Yo Gabba Gabba. My friends think Malfi’s a chicken. I think he’s a big pile of adorable [...]

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shop belle giveaway (closed)

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I always like an excuse for a little giveaway. The best reason I’ve got this week – it’s my birthday! Let’s celebrate together shall we? I’m positively thrilled you could join us! Shop Belle is a lovely online boutique filled with well-edited style finds for kids ages 6 months to 6 years. Everything has a [...]

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worth 1000 words: Opus clothing

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These striking photos of babies and wigs are thanks to Opus, who’s tagline reads: Clothing for Droll Babies. Yep, I’d agree with that. See the modern yet ruffled collection  (some higher prices than my usual selections, but so original) on the Opus website and buy some Opus baby clothing here. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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