A Clever Parents reader tipped us off to this fabulous find: Fabkins, the brainchild of two friends and moms who wanted to offer kids a fun and easy way to be a part of saving the environment.
Joyce Raffo and Paige Rodgers had a hard time finding cloth napkins that weren’t too formal or too big for their childrens’ lunchboxes, so they created super cute cloth napkins with fun embroidered designs to make lunchboxes fun and paper-free! Read the rest »
By Kris on 02/20/08 in Gear, Food, Featured, Main Feature, Editor Picks, Online Boutique of the Week, Cooking For Kids, The Ecospot, 2008 Business Spotlights
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why not pick up a little something for your littlest Valentine in the form of a hand sewn heart appliqué on a cute little baby tee or onesie? We found just the thing for you at Little Uni.
Little Uni, the collaboration of longtime friends Julie Crosson and Andrea Needleman, carries a hip line of baby tees, onesies, pants and hats adorned with hand sewn appliqués. Read the rest »
By Kris on 01/29/08 in Parentrepreneur, Featured, Stylish Children, Main Feature, Holidays, Online Boutique of the Week, 2008 Business Spotlights
Creating a cute photo bag for yourself or someone you love is a snap with Snaptotes.
Perfect as a grandparent gift idea or for a cute way to tote your gear on the beach, to the gym or around town, Snaptotes handbags are fun, functional and easy to design. Read the rest »
By Kris on 01/29/08 in Gear, Featured, Main Feature, Online Boutique of the Week
Where there are toddlers and food, a mess is not far behind. Sometimes the potential mess is enough to discourage parents from sitting their children down to meals at the table, opting instead for a counter or a children’s eating area. Yet, eating family meals at the table can be a treat for everyone - especially when the potential for mess is controlled. Read the rest »
By Kris on 01/16/08 in Gear, Parents, Food, Featured, Main Feature, Online Boutique of the Week
A trip to visit Santa is typically something that typically plays out better in your mind’s eye than in reality. Between mall traffic, long lines, screaming kids and coughing patrons the trip can be more stressful than sweet. What’s more, your child senses your own stress and anticipation and often will act out or decide that the big burly bearded fellow with the not so white gloves is a little more scary than jolly. Read the rest »
By Kris on 12/20/07 in Parentrepreneur, Parents, Featured, Editor Picks, Holidays, 2007 Business Spotlights, Online Boutique of the Week
“The day you were born was a dream come true. It began the lifetime adventure of incredible YOU.” So starts the fun, sentimental, custom keepsake book titled The First Adventures of Incredible You. Through beautiful illustrations and a story that is a joy to read with its rhyming words and gentle cadence, you and your child will fall in love with this book. Read the rest »
By Kris on 11/29/07 in Parentrepreneur, Parents, Featured, Books, Editor Picks, Clever Reading, Holidays, 2007 Business Spotlights, Online Boutique of the Week
When you have young children, one challenge every parent faces is the task of having to lug around a lot of stuff and not having enough hands to do it. As we are entering the Christmas season and looking forward to Black Friday, how can you make a shopping outing a little easier? Try the Mommy Hook.
The Mommy Hook is a stroller hanger made from heavy duty aluminum that easily hooks to stroller bars without sliding or breaking like the cheap plastic ones have a tendency to do. Read the rest »
By Kris on 11/21/07 in Gear, Parentrepreneur, Featured, Online Boutique of the Week