More giveaways are trickling in for the August New and Expectant Moms event. Today, we received 6 pairs of shoes from pediped (http://www.pedipedbabyshoes.com/Home/Home.aspx). The shoes are so adorable. The leather soles are really soft and flexible and the designs are super cute (especially the girl designs). Following are the styles that will be given away....
We're having a New and Expectant Moms event in August with All AroundU. I received one of the raffle prizes, a L’ovedbaby™ 4-in-1 Nursing Shawl, yesterday. The shawl itself is really nice and the packaging is soooo cute. Personally, I didn't nurse in public, but I don't see how anyone could get upset with a mom nursing with this shawl. Learn more at http://www.lovedbaby.com/index.html.
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-Bugaboo strollers
-Mustela skincare, especially Dermo-Pediatrics
-Bumbleride Strollers
-Stokke Kinderzeat
-Bratt Decor Dick Crib
-Trumpette Mary Jane Socks (Babies & Toddler's now in stock!)
-Petunia Picklebottom Diaper Bags
-Oeuf Cribs and Changers
-Barefoot Dreams Blanket and Robes
-Beca Diaper Bags
Source: www.babyandmeboutique.com
For Mother’s Day, I received (upon request) a really great book How to Really Love Your Child by M.D. D. Ross Campbell.
In the book, Dr. Campbell teaches parents how to practically express their love to their children. The chapter that challenged me the most was “How to Show Love Through Eye Contact”. As I read, I realized that the main times that I’m focused on my son having eye contact with me is when I’m trying to make sure that he’s listening to what I’m telling him to do (or moreso what not to do.) I think that different moms will be challenged by different chapters. I’ve already lent my book out to another mom friend (who also loves it and has been helped by it). Although the book is written from a Christian perspective, I think that it can give practical advice to any mom. Put it on hold at your local library or you can buy it at a variety of places, including www.amazon.com .
There is a mom out there selling space on her (very cute) son. I'm not quite sure why this doesn't feel right to me, but it doesn't. Although it seems like the mom is doing it with the right intentions, there's just something off (to me) about branding your child. It also turns out that there are women out there selling advertising space on their pregnant bellies. I know that pregnancy and babies are "hot" right now, but I think that these types of actions are taking things a bit far. Personally I would run away from any advertiser who would put their temporary tattoo on a kid's head or a pregnant stomach for marketing purposes...but that's just me.
For a more in-depth article on this subject vist AlterNet at http://www.alternet.org/blogs/themix/37952/
Broadway Under the Stars Broadway Under the Stars will kick-off the outdoor concert season at 8pm on Monday, June 26th on Central Park's Great Lawn with a free evening of all-star entertainment featuring songs from the productions of legendary director and producer Harold Prince whose work includes Cabaret, Damn Yankees, Evita, Fiddler on the Roof, The Pajama Game, Sweeney Todd, The Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story. Performances by Michael Cerveris, John Cullum, Christine Ebersole, Sutton Foster, Shuler Hensley, Brian d'Arcy James, Jane Krakowski, Rebecca Luker, Bebe Neuwirth, the cast of this year's Tony Award-winning "Jersey Boys" and more. Broadway Under the Stars will be directed by Tony nominated Jeff Calhoun, choreographed by Chase Brock and the live orchestra will be led by Music Director Phil Reno. A fireworks finale will follow the performance. Produced by NYC & Company and The League of American Theatres and Producers, Inc. and presented by Target.
(Note: Public can enter the park from West 81st Street at Central Park West or East 79th Street at Fifth Avenue. Persons with disabilities seating area entrance: East 84th Street at Fifth Avenue.)
In the event of rain or wet lawn conditions, the performance may be forced to cancel. Please check www.nycvisit.com day-of for more information. All bags and packages are subject to random security check.
courtesy of NYC.gov News
I heard about a great new show, Kid Fitness, from the Licensing 2006 International trade show at the Javits. It's a (somewhat) new series based on an exercise video of the same title made by fitness trainer Paul Neville in 2003. It is aimed at kids ages 2-8, and has been picked up by several local PBS affiliates.
With concerns about childhood obesity rising, this show is one way to help parents get their kids active. Kid Fitness' goal is "to educate, entertain, and get children moving by mimicking animals exercising." For more information, visit http://www.kidfitnesstv.com/home.html
On a side-note, an even better way to get children moving is to cut off the tv/computer games, etc. and actually go outside and move. There's so many free things to enjoy outside this summer, all (okay most) parents are without an excuse!
"When you're walking down the street holding your daughter's hand, it makes you feel good when she looks good. It's like having the right car or the right handbag."
Boutique owner Jaye Hersh, who says moms who are on top of trends believe their kids' appearance reflects on them, Daily Breeze (Torrance, CA) | 5.16.06
P&G has made me a customer for life! Previously, I had requested some baby care products for the Mom in the City giftbags and they sent me 20 packages of Kandoo flushable wipes (which was really nice). Last week, a messenger came and said that he had a package for me from P&G, but he couldn't deliver it because it was too big. He came back today and delivered over one hundred boxes of Kandoo wipes! Suffice it to say, that Kandoo products will be in every goody bag for the next 6 months or so...
Learn more about P&G's Kandoo line at http://www.kidskandoo.com/en_US/products.do
There is a great article regarding summer activity ideas in the Pocomo Record. It mentions the two schools of thought regarding making the most of the summer (structured activities including educational ones versus unstructured activities) and advocates striking a balance.
The article also includes activities to keep kids busy including a link to the U.S. Department of Education's "Summertime Funtime Activities" calendar for each day of the summer (www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content2/summertime.fun.html)
For the full article, visit http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060615/NEWS01/606150303
6/11/06
You may begin to notice that I write about laundry services fairly often. That is because as a Manhattanite, I didn't do my own laundry for four years. Now that there's a laundry in my building, I've run out of excuses (and it turns out that I actually enjoy getting out stains!). For those who still have a reason (or the extra funds) to send their laundry out, I recommend Flat Rate Cleaners (https://flatratecleaners.com/). Not only do they have (relatively) reasonable rates, but they also pick up baby items for donation to Room to Grow (www.roomtogrow.org) ... one of my favorite charities!
I love this art company for children. Formed in 1999, the company’s collection has over 600 works of art. They offer stretched canvas art along withframed art, nightlights, placemats, growth charts, door décor and canvas mural banners. View their art at http://www.oopsydaisy.com/home.htm
4/25/06
The annual number of kids prescribed anti-psychotic drugs jumped five-fold between 1995 and 2002, to an estimated 2.5 million. That's an increase from 8.6 out of every 1,000 kids in the mid-'90s to nearly 40 out of 1,000.AP 3.17.06
4/25/06
Agent Provocateur has launched a range of maternity and post-natal lingerie. Famous for their beautiful bras and panties, Agent Provocateur has teamed up with maternity expert Dr Gowri Motha to create the line, which both looks great and is also functional. Find out more at http://www.agentprovocateur.com/maternity.php
4/25/06
Manhattan parents of non-Chinese children are encouraging their children to practice Mandarin, China’s official language. In growing numbers, New Yorkers are enrolling their children in Mandarin classes and hiring Chinese-speaking nannies who can double as language tutors. Read more at: http://www.newsday.com/news/local/newyork/ny-nynann0424,0,1046380.story?coll=ny-homepage-mezz
