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We Have a Winner! And a Special Discount to Life+Kids Readers

December 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment

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ninetimesthreeoutfitpants.jpg Congratulations to Anne, the winner of the Neunmaldrei maternity collection giveaway.  Anne said, “This collection is elegant and fashionable. It seems designed to make the difficult task of dressing well while your body is changing so much easier!  How wonderful that this designer has put her own experiences and her artistic eye to productive use for others. So many maternity collections out there seem impractical and bulky, but not this one!”

For those of you who didn’t win, I have a wonderful consolation prize.  Mira is offering a discount of $75 off to Life+Kids readers.  So, the three piece collection would be $295 plus tax. Contact Mira at info@ninetimesthree.com and let her know you heard about her collection on Life+Kids and would like the discount.  This offer expires on January 31, 2008.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Online Shopping 

Crazy 8 (new sibling to Gymboree)

November 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Baby Cheapskate (love that blog) says Gymboree’s parent company has launched Crazy 8, a less expensive baby and kids clothing store along the lines of Old Navy.

No stores near here, but the online store is offering free shipping, so take a look!

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Online Shopping 

Zoe & Sprout: A Locally Owned Online Store With Adorable Kids Tshirts and Onesies

September 24, 2007 | 3 Comments

I just learned about Zoe & Sprout, a locally owned online store of cute (and irreverent) t-shirts and onesies with slogans like:

  • I Can’t Read
  • Backseat Driver
  • Eat Sleep Poop
  • Hello My Name is No No
  • My Mommy is Hotter Than Your Mommy
  • Sleep All Day Party All Night

These would make great gifts for newborns and toddlers with an attitude.  Be sure not to miss Zoe & Sprout’s holiday collection.  I’m partial to the “Not an Elf” one myself.

The online shop was recently started by Amanda Zylowski of Bella Vista.

Special to All Sides of Life Readers:  use the code NWA at check out and get free shipping within Northwest Arkansas for all your Zoe&Sprout purchases!

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Online Shopping 

Teething Necklace for Mom

February 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Mommas_jewelsAs babies, my boys were always grabbing at any necklace or earrings I wore.  I was always scared that small pieces would break off, or that I would lose an earring, so I stopped wearing jewelry altogether for a while.  Then, when we were out, teething rings and other playthings inevitably were dropped (or thrown) on a dirty floor.  This clever line of necklaces called Mommas Jewels would help those problems.  The necklaces are designed to be played with and chewed on by your baby.  They are not cheap, but I think one of the necklaces would make a great gift for a new mom or grandmother.

I saw this first at Cool Moms Picks, a great site that points out cool kid related items online.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Online Shopping 

Bebenique Sale

February 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment

According to Baby Chic 101, the online baby boutique Bebenique is going out of business and selling all of its stock at huge markdowns.  Adorable clothes, great prices.  Check out the sale here.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Online Shopping 

Easily Find Discounts on Amazon.com

February 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Amazon always has tons of deals and discounts, but it is very difficult to find those deals without spending hours surfing around the site.  Brand-name-coupons.com allows you to search Amazon by category and percentage of discount.  For example, in one click you can search for toys and games marked 90% off, or 50% off, etc.  Check it out here.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Online Shopping 

Are You Buried in Stuffed Animals?

February 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Trio_main_1 I love this practical, modern bag for storing stuffed animals that doubles as a bean bag type chair.  The bag comes in three sizes with colors ranging from the triple sized orange for $99, a single sized pink or green for $60, and a double sized blue for $90.  From Boon.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Online Shopping 

Lullabies Getting You Down?

February 3, 2007 | 2 Comments

Several companies are now remixing classic songs as instrumental lullabies.  The resulting CDs would make great baby shower gifts or additions to your own kid-friendly music collection.

Finally, if you are looking for recommendations of good music for kids, check out (Sm)all Ages, a blog about music that everyone in the family can enjoy.  As (Sm)all Ages says:  Because No One Should Have to Listen to the Wiggles.  Ever.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Online Shopping 

Valentine’s Day is Just Around the Corner

February 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Here are a few ideas for Valentine’s Day:

Legacy_left Do you send out Valentine’s cards?  Why not add a customized photo stamp to the envelope?  Or, Hog fans can add Razorback stamps — which are red, of course — to their cards.  One sheet with 20 stamps costs $18.  Available here.

Vincentval_2Keep your little girl in red, all the way down to her toes, with these Mary Janes from Vincent Shoes.  Available here.  Price $49.95.  Via Boutique Mom.

Caldecott_flotsam_2The 2007 Caldecott Award winner, Flotsam, would be a great addition to any child’s library.  From the Caldecott site:  Flotsam is a cinematic unfolding of discovery. A vintage camera washed up on the beach provides a young boy with a surprising view of fantastical images from the bottom of the sea. From fish-eye to lens-eye, readers see a frame-by-frame narrative of lush marinescapes ebbing and flowing from the real to the surreal.  “Telling tales through imagery is what storytellers have done through the ages. Wiesner’s wordless tale resonates with visual images that tell his story with clever wit and lively humor,” said Caldecott Medal Committee Chair Janice Del Negro.  You can purchase the book online here.  Or, go to Nightbird Books in Fayetteville to support your local independent booksellers.

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Is A Diaper Bag Too Much? Try a Diaper Clutch.

January 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment

DiaperclutchWhen my kids were toddlers, I never wanted to carry around a huge diaper bag.  So, I would stuff a diaper or two and some wipes in my backpack and go.  If only I had known about this diaper clutch by Bella Fiore Couture.  It holds everything you need for a diaper change, and comes in a great selection of colors and patterns as well.  What’s more, it converts into a changing mat for quick changes on the go.  Does anyone know of stores in Northwest Arkansas that sell similar items? Thanks, Style Dash!

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Online Shopping 

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