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….

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There are tons of parenting sites online.  One new website that I really like is
http://www.momready.com/.   The web magazine offers tips and topics for busy (like there is any other type) parents.  I also like that with just one click you can read the site’s content in Spanish.  

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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 

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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 .

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One of the companies that I like working with, HAPPYBABY (www.happybabyfood.com) has expanded to Key Foods in Brooklyn Heights. Look for their organic baby meals in the frozen foods cases.

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How to save $$ on single day admission to Sesame Place:

Bring any Pepsi product to ticket window.
$4 off Friday - Monday now through September 4, 2006
$8 off Tuesday - Thursday through August 31, 2006
$10 off weekends only September 9th - October 28, 2006.
Each Pepsi product is valid on up to 6 admissions. www.sesameplace.com

(This information comes directly from Sesame Place’s marketing director)

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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/

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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

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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!

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