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Check out these great deals on PJs, Bibs & The Kangaroo Towel.

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It’s baby shower season and time to stock up on award winning baby gear! With waterproof bibs at only $5* and soft cotton PJs at *$11 it’s a sale not to be missed!!

The award winning Kangaroo Towel is on sale for only $30, an amazing deal! Make bath time a breeze. For mom it means no more trying to find a spot in the bathroom to lay down a towel or running to the change table with a naked baby.It means no longer needing an extra set of hands during bath time. In the Kangaroo Towel™ the baby gets coddled as soon as they come out of the bath

The Kangaroo Towel™ is a luxurious baby towel with a pouch for your precious baby. You wear the Kangaroo Towel™ while bathing the baby in order to keep you dry. When bath time is over, simply lift your baby out of the tub and place them into the hooded Kangaroo Towel. The towel comes equipped with a hoodie to make sure every inch of them stays warm on their trip to the change table. It’s for you, but really it’s all about them.

It’s all about practicality. Or is it all about being the hippest baby on the block? With these PJs, it’s about both. Choose these fantastic 2 piece pajamas made from the softest 100% cotton. As well, you can add a matching bib for $5!

Finest Expressions - Designer Gifts & Gift baskets specializes in unique and beautiful handcrafted baby gifts. Gifts to suit every budget and theme include:

  • Finest Blossoms: Beautiful arrangement of baby clothing presented in a bouquet style. Contents include baby layette sets, blankets and towels.
  • Baby Blooms: These are incredibly delightful baby sock bouquets presented in long stem roses’ style, complete with baby’s breath and flower box.
  • Diaper Cakes: Baby cakes are non-edible delights made out of premium brand name diapers. Special baby treats include baby clothing, toys, blankets and baby toiletries.
  • Candy Bouquets: Give these delicious treats as a new baby or birthday gift. Better yet, have them as centrepieces at your next baby shower or special event!

Finest Expressions also custom designs gifts using your theme and budget! Special Offer: For limited time only; 10% off all custom designed diaper cakes.  Just mention York Region Parent when you order.
Also available are DIY Baby Shower Favour Kits.

When we saw Shains last month we became big fans right away. Shains are a very cool gift for tweens and teens or anyone who has something to say!   Shains manufactures bracelets, necklaces, pet collars, hair bands, key chains, and much more all designed to work with Shains interchangeable icons and letters.

Here are the things we love about Shainsware

 

  • they are dedicated to producing eco-friendly products that are useful and empowering. 
  • they donate a percentage of net profits to environmental organizations. 
  • Shains products are made of recycled and recyclable parts and everything Shains produces is certified lead free. 
  • Shains packaging is also recycled and recylable. 
And on top of bringing you good karma for supporting a great small business, with great business ethics, you’ll be sporting a very cool accessory.
You’ll also love the prices, which are more than reasonable and you can shop from a few places around here, Toronto or Port Perry, or order online.

We have had a few emails from parents asking for some ideas for their tweens and teens for Christmas presents.  You can check out our Holiday Gift Showcase, but we also found a new and local company that creates custom graphic gear for outdoor sports. 

You can customize graphics to make you ski or snowboard all your own.  It’s an inexpensive way to get a totally custom and fresh look on your gear.

FreshFace is a great way to give your board (or skis) a brand new look without the high expense. Many times we’ve heard that our customers enjoy their boards (or skis) but would like to bring the style into this century. A FreshFace is the way to go! Our FreshFaces are temporary (you can update them as often as you wish), but they also last - for as long as 2 seasons.

To sum it up, The FreshPow! FreshFaceTM”  is a graphic that is applied to the top of snowboards, skateboards and other lifestyle sports equipment.  A great way to score points with your kids this Christmas.

Enter the code “YRPGift” during checkout, you’ll receive a 10% discount.

There is only one company who I trust to make our birthday invites and Christmas cards each year, and luckily for our readers they are based in York Region. 

Grace Announcements is the place to get your cards for the upcoming holidays. Mom of 2 and owner/designer, Lindsay loves creating custom photo cards and stationery for all your life’s moments.  

She has a complete line of professionally printed photo birth and adoption announcements, invitations, holiday cards, note cards, call me cards and more.

I am so excited that I just got the proof of our Christmas card yesterday and can’t wait to send it out!  I can’t share it here, because I want it to be a surprise for my friends and family!  But take a look at this great card, that also is a birth announcement and go to the gallery to view all the spectacular designs!

Are you looking for inexpensive Christmas gift ideas this season?

Rather than buying a Christmas gift for your cousin, a gift for her husband and a gift for each of their three children, why not give one gift to the five of them that they can enjoy as a family? You’ll be amazed how much money you can save by giving one inexpensive family gift rather than several individual gifts.

Let your friends and family know in advance that you’ve decided to create special gifts for families this year, so you don’t have to worry about anyone feeling awkward when it comes time to exchange gifts. Hopefully everyone will like the idea of saving money and jump on the bandwagon.

Here are some ideas for inexpensive gifts for families:

* A gift card to your local video store. Combine the passes with some microwave popcorn or candy. The entire family will appreciate the idea of a movie night together.

* A book of passes to the movie theater. For an added treat, throw in a homemade coupon good for a night of babysitting so Mom and Dad can enjoy a show without the kids.

* Board games make great gifts for families. Choose a few to cater to different ability levels. Don’t forget classic card games like Uno and Old Maid.

* A gift certificate to a nice, family-friendly restaurant. Mom and Dad will appreciate the opportunity to avoid cooking and doing dishes.

* A donation in their family’s name to a charity that’s important to them. Most organizations have cards that can be mailed when gift contributions are made. Did a hospice help them in their time of need? If so, the donation on their behalf will be appreciated more than another gift under the tree.

Giving family gifts is an effective way to cut back on Christmas spending and can often be more personal than your run of the mill gift. Here’s to making your holiday less stressful, inexpensive and more fun!

Article by:

Nicole Dean is the mostly-sane mom and owner of www.ShowMomTheMoney.com - a fun and informative site to help moms achieve success working from home. She invites you to learn more money-saving tricks atwww.showmomthemoney.com/TimeSavers.asp

 

StinkyKids is a fresh & fun line of kids clothes with a motto moms can get behind:  “Always be a leader of good”.  

With multicultural designs you’ll most likely find a StinkyKid design that looks like your child, and as a bonus they even have sizes for moms!

We like the fact that StinkyKids are regular kids that make good choices. As we start teaching our preschooler about telling the truth and reminding him about the manners we expect we like the fact that the designs at StinkyKids capture the most treasured moments of childhood. Whether it’s a princess, a golfer, a ballerina, or kid in a bathing suit, each one captures a moment of childhood. As StinkyKids says, “a little sentiment and a lot of spunk are a part of each and every StinkyKid!”

Coupon for our readers: just enter TEN (in caps) and receive 10% all on line orders now until December 31, 2008.  

 

Check out some of the best products for babies, toddlers & kids all invented by Canadian Mom Entrepreneurs.  Some good ideas to add to your holiday lists.

Mom Knows Best…

 

Holiday Gift Ideas Inspired By Canadian Kids, Created By Canadian Moms! 

 

When 6 Canadian moms found themselves wanting for solutions to typical parenting challenges, they got down to business and developed 6 creative and successful products.  Here are some of the most exciting new children’s products developed by moms, just in time for the holidays… 

Smart & Fun

Teach My Toddler is the award-winning all-in-one learning system for toddlers. The toddler tote has 17 teaching tools to help toddlers master the basics; alphabet, numbers, shapes and colours. Each section is fully-coordinated with a total of 5 puzzles, 4 board books, 4 posters and 4 sets of flashcards, all in one handy carrying case. The aim of Teach My Toddler is to give toddlers a head start and to encourage one-on-one time between toddlers and their parents. Just 20 minutes a day will make a difference! 18 months+, $39.99, www.teach-my.com

Fit & Active

Snow, Rain or Shine – Be Active All the Time! DreamGYM Indoor Jungle Gyms allow children to stay physically active all year long right in your home: a kids’ room, basement, or a spare bedroom.  Children have a blast climbing ladders, scaling monkey bars, swinging on a trapeze bar, doing flips on gym rings or relaxing in hammocks right inside their homes. Jungle gyms can be as small as just a climbing wall or you can design your own. 3 years+, accessories $15+, jungle gyms $175+,www.KidsDreamGym.com

 Warm & Relaxing

A Spa Baby tub is the most relaxing bath for your baby.  Spa Baby is a European style bath that allows your baby to bathe in a natural upright position, much like the way they spent their very first nine months.  Babies love a Spa Baby bath and settle immediately while staying warm.  Spa Baby is non-toxic, recyclable, BPA and PVC free.  It is safe, easy to use and comes in a beautiful translucent sea green that makes a fabulous baby gift.  So relax during bathtime with the tub babies love.  Newborn – 10 months, $39.99, www.spababytubs.com   

Promotes Safety
Safety and fun go hand in hand with Tail Wags’ adorable helmet covers for bike, skate, ski, snowboard, toboggan, and equestrian helmets. Designed to make it exciting for kids (and adults!) to wear their helmets, Tail Wags Helmet Covers increase the visibility of the wearer on bike trails, skating rinks and ski slopes. Tickle your child’s fancy with over 35 different animal characters to adorn their helmet including Tipsy Turtle, Lucky Lady the Ladybug, The Big Cat Lion and Pink Cottontail! All Ages, Animal helmet covers: $40.00 - $45.00 & Basic helmet covers: $30.00 - $35.00 www.tail-wags.com

Well-Mannered

The Chatterbox is an innovative game suitable for all ages designed to get families chattering. Players can be sitting at the table over dinner, around the fireplace or in the car. The forum is not what’s important here, but rather the discussion that results from the game. The Chatterbox was created to help families communicate and learn important life skills, such as money skills, people skills, character education and goal setting, in a fun and interesting way. Remember truth or dare? It’s like the truth part but with cards and questions like: “Do you ever hear your parents using words you are not allowed to use?” or for the younger set, “Have you ever spilled your drink and said someone else did it?” You can ask about favourite activities and family experiences as well. This game empowers busy families to sit down and discuss life instead of letting it pass us by too quickly.  Makes a great hostess gift! 3 age ranges in one box - Age 3-6, 6-11, 12+, $29.99 www.chatterboxgames.com  

Well-Written

The ‘Signature’ stamps from The Little Stamp Company allow children to stamp, trace and learn to print in an engaging and interactive way.  Little ones will enjoy learning to print their own names with the large connect the dot letters and funky ink colours.  Children easily trace their names on colouring pages, thank you, birthday and holiday cards, artwork and more - no more boring worksheets!  The customized all-in-one stamps provide mess free fun while parents are assured with the eco-friendly and child safe ink. These stamps are fun, useful and educational - makes a great holiday gift! Ages 3 - 6, $24.95, www.littlestamp.com

 

 

I really can’t tell you how much I love everything about Ladybugs & Lullabies, makers of amazingly unqiue hair clips and accessories for babies & toddlers. As my little one’s hair is starting to get longer I have really gotten in this accessorizing clips with outfits. I did infact just place another order including Strawberry Fields (too cute)as well as some ladybug clips.

This Canadian mom-run company excels at providing excellent customer service for their handmade products. My favourite clips are the alligator clips, that stay in my 9 months hair all-day. (I mean all day!) I do also like the fact that no matter how much hair your baby has, even if it’s peach fuzz the clip will stay in.


These hair clips aren’t just hair clips - they are works of art!

Save 25% of your order when you enter “YRP25″ when checking out!

Alli’s Originals is one of our favourite companies that we have had the pleasure of dealing with. Based in Toronto, Alli creates personalized sterling silver jewellery with hand stamped necklaces, bracelets, charms and keyrings. Two years ago we got my Mother In Law the darling discs for Mother’s Day and we loved everything about our experience, from the ordering process, price and the gift itself!

With our family now happily complete myself and my husband (yes, she does men’s jewellery) both now have mementos of our children on our necklaces.

I have the wonderful darling discs with my little ones names and my husband has two hand cut bars with the kids names and birth days on them.

If you are looking for a very hip and stylish gift for a new dad check out Alli’s Originals.