Here we are at the end of our holiday missions. Hopefully you have found some inspiration in these missions and your holiday season is just a tad bit less stressful! If you have not finished your shopping, hopefully your list is not too great. If you are finished, stay away from the malls and the temptation to buy more!! This week we will be focusing on cleaning, organizing, relaxing, and enjoying this wonderful time of the year!

When I say cleaning, I do not mean that this is the week to deep clean anything! You merely want things presentable…not perfect!! This is certainly not the time to start a project. Do your laundry mid week and press any clothes (if needed) WAY before they are actually needed! Stock your fridge with milk and other necessities, buy plenty of bread, diapers, batteries, blank videotapes, Tylenol (for you and the kids), and anything else that you won’t want to be running out for at the last minute!! Read the rest »

• Tookie’s: Holiday Shoppers Want to Know - What Holiday Toys Won’t Cool Off?
• Magneatos: Jumbo Size Magnetic Construction for the Toddler Set
• Sculpting material that never dries out: Play Foam
• Rock, spin, hide under, peek through, fill with water, wear as a shell or as a hat. Bilibo
• Dado Cubes: A New Twist on Classic Building Blocks
• Smithsonian Chemistry Set — On Sale!
• Li’l DaVinci Art Frames: Children’s Artwork Storage & Display in a Beautiful Frame
• Help your preschooler learn and have fun at the same time. My True Learning

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If you haven’t already done so, it’s not too late to pick up a few, thoughtful goodies for the new mama on the block, and we’re pretty sure that these stocking stuffers will make her jingle all the way. Read the rest »

Wall Candy Arts Toki Doki Hearts and Crossbones will style-up any kids’ bedroom walls! Create a unique look with the ease of peel and stick application. You’ll love how easy they are to use and re-use!

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Clever Parents love love love Vincent Shoes and you’ll be hearing more about them very soon, but we just couldn’t let this *screaming* deal go by without sharing the news with all of you.

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with the K’NEX Industries and BRIO AB, of Sweden, today announced a voluntary recall of about 5,550 BRIO Bell Rattles, according to the CPSC.

“The small bell positioned between the wood slats can break and allow access to small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children,” according to the CPSC. (No injuries or incidents have been reported.)

“This recall involves wooden rattles with six-multi-colored slats used to connect the two, red round ends. A metal bell is contained within the slats. The rattles measure 2 1/2-inches in diameter by 2 1/2-inches in height. The name BRIO appears on one of the wooden sides.” Read the rest »

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with See Kai Run, of Woodinville, Washington, today announced a voluntary recall of about 6,500 “Ellis” children’s boots sold in pre-walk and toddler sizes 3 through 9, according to the CPSC. “Metals snaps on the side closure of the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children,” says the CPSC.

There has been one report of a child starting to choke on a detached snap from the Ellis children’s boot, a black boot with white stitching with either leather or faux fur lining. ““See Kai Run” is written on the sole and insole of the boots. “Ellis – FF” or “Ellis – L” is written on the side of the shoe box under the Style heading. No other styles or models are included in this recall.” Read the rest »