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Tuesday, September 30, 2008

One, Two, Buckle my Shoe - sparkle shoe that is!

Shoes with a little sparkle for your sassy girl. We think these Pink Diamond Newborn Shoes from Luca Bleu are fabulously trendy. How adorable would your little girl be in these?!?!?

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Monday, September 29, 2008

Time-Out Missy

This adorable time-out animal will help your child transition through the rough two or three minutes of being in Time-Out. They have a bear, a lamb, a frog, and this adorable little puppy. If you're not a fan of time-outs you can also use these adorable little buddies for time-up (we didn't know what this was either), but it's setting the timer for activities such as cleaning up the playroom, etc. It could even be used in a school classroom for keeping track of when to switch centers at center time.


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Friday, September 26, 2008

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Thursday, September 25, 2008

Combining Fun & Functionality at Mealtime

We are so excited about our next feature! Trebimbi has one super cute line of mealtime essentials. How fun are these cupes, plates, and silverware sets? Seriously your child will enjoy mealtime when he/she gets to use one of the several amazing products in the Trebimbi product line.

Each item in the line is made wonderfully bright and colorful. The smiley cups and cutlery make even the grumpiest of littlest eaters smile.

New for 2008 is the Trebimbi Party Set - which includes a brightly colored kidney shaped bowl, smiley cup & cheery cutlery. {pictured above in pink} Yes, even the knives have smiles etched on them! How fun is that?? And did you notice that the cutlery snaps into place on the cups/plates/other pieces of cutlery? Talk about fun and functional! The Trendy Mommy absolutely LOVES these and we know you will too!

So where can you find these awesome little sets? Visit Nini and Loli to find the best selection. They are offering readers of TM a 10% discount on any Trebimbi order - enter code: tre10off @ checkout to take advantage of this awesome offer!


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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Spotlight: Cooking for Monkeys

The Trendy Mommy recently found this amazing website - Cooking for Monkeys. Pam Galenkamp, creator of Cooking for Monkeys dreams up & makes these simply fabulous toddler lunches! Visit Pam's site and soak up her great ideas and techniques to make your own very special lunches for your toddler.

HOW DID COOKING FOR MONKEYS BEGIN?Pam asked herself, "How do I get my toddler to eat different foods? How do I keep myself interested in making him new and exciting foods? Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a sucker for presentation. I love good food, but I love looking at pretty food almost as much. And I love nicely packaged pretty food most of all. When I saw these I could not resist."

To read more of our feature on Cooking for Monkeys visit TheTrendyMommy.com.

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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Spotlight: Project Nursery

Recently we interviewed Pam Ginocchio & Melisa Fluhr, founders of Project Nursery, and they provided us with some fabulous tips to share with all you trendy mommies out there on the current decorating trends as well as some other nursery design tips. We'll share a few with you here on the blog - but you'll have to go to the actual interview on our site to see the rest and to see some of their fabulous room photographs!

1. Start small. Designing a nursery can be overwhelming. Start with a favorite piece of anything as your inspiration or jumping off point and design around it. Whether it be your ideal crib bedding or something as small and as simple as a meaningful piece of art.

2. Always add an area rug to finish the room even if the room has wall to wall carpet. Nothing is sweeter than a small, fluffy, white sheepskin rug for tummy time.

3. Complete the room with proper window treatments. While a little valance is cute, try window panels. It will add a bold design presence and make the room look and feel taller.

Project Nursery has one MEGA BIG GIVEAWAY going on right now - they recently launched a new forum where you can get ideas & advice from tons of other moms/designers out there regarding your design delimenas. Go check out their new 'share forum' and get entered for a chance to win $1,000 in design goodies! Gotta appreciate that opportunity to win BIG! So go check 'em out! and while you're there take a minute to browse around - they have tons of great ideas to share with you!

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Monday, September 22, 2008

It's Tea Time

Take some time out to enjoy an afternoon tea party with your daughter. Take advantage of the cooler weather and set up your tea party in the backyard. We absolutely love this adorable tea set. It can be purchased online at Oompa Toys. While you're visiting Oompa's check out all their other fabulous toys! They've got some really fun soft block sets for your tiny ones!

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Friday, September 19, 2008

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Now Open: Mod Memento: Modern Heirlooms on Paper

Ashley, our very own Trendy Mommy NYC Metro City Editor, found this awesome new online shop called "MOD MEMENTO" ! The lovely Bri, owner of Mod Memento, has used her creative excellence and trendy style to create colorful, personalized prints and modern artwork for your home or children's room. She creates the most adorable birth story prints, documenting the name, place, time, birth stats, and parents names in a custom creation using trendy fonts, unique style, and customized colors to match your little one's nursery.



This is merely an example of the prints she can design for you. Her expert design skills range from mod monogram prints to genealogy prints. Please check out her MOD MEMENTO SHOP at Etsy to get a closer look!


Bri hopes that "these custom prints become cherished artwork for your home and make you smile for years to come." She will design your truely unique print from her home in Charlotte, NC and will work with you to define the look that you desire. For more details, please visit her Mod MEMENTO shop by clicking HERE!

What's New with Mod Memento: GIVEAWAY TIME! Win a Mod Monogram Print if you comment on her BLOG between now and Thursday! She'll choose a winner Friday, September 19th!

Don't forget to check out TheTrendyMommy.com to see the listing of all the winners of this weeks 8 fabulous Launch Party giveaways!

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Launch Party: Giveaway #8


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YEA! Go visit our new site! It's up!!! Our final giveaway to celebrate the launch of our new site {TODAY} is a fabulously trendy Birth Necklace, created by Julian & Co. Julian & Co. is a great jeweler specializing in making jewelry about love for families. You can see this theme reflected in each one of their signature pieces. They have items for moms, dads, babies, and kids - so your entire family is able to share in owning some of this beautiful jewelry. One lucky reader will win a Birth Necklace! Visit Julian & Co and see the other great pieces they have!

To enter this contest, visit our new site ~ www.thetrendymommy.com ~ take a look around and sign up for our newsletter! {newsletter sign up is in the gold box on the home page} Don't worry we won't sell your information to anyone and you can unsubscribe at any time should you not like what The Trendy Mommy has to say. Each person that signs up for the newsletter will have a chance to win!

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Launch Party: Giveaway #7


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Our seventh giveaway to celebrate the new site launch is a great tee from 25 Cloth. We absolutely LOVE this company - for every tee that is purchased this quarter 25 Cloth is giving a family in India a chicken. A chicken might not sound like much to you or I ~ but to the families in need this single chicken will provide them with nourishment (eggs) and income (selling of surplus eggs). This truly can change lives! So - go check out 25 Cloth -- and consider purchasing one of their SUPER COOL tees - how many other shirts do you have that you can say you changed a life(s) by purchasing?? and of course, one lucky reader will win a tee from 25 Cloth.


To enter this contest, visit our new site ~ www.thetrendymommy.com ~ take a look around and sign up for our newsletter! {newsletter sign up is in the gold box on the home page} Don't worry we won't sell your information to anyone and you can unsubscribe at any time should you not like what The Trendy Mommy has to say. Each person that signs up for the newsletter will have a chance to win!




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Launch Party: Giveaway #6

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For our sixth giveaway, one lucky reader will get one of the signature dolls from The Stork's Cradle, where a whimsical childhood begins. Located in Wheaton, IL this children's boutique has it all! If you don't live in the area - don't fret - The Stork's Cradle has an online boutique where you can find many of their great items. We especially love the Spunky Frog Chenille Quit - ADORABLE! The signature dolls are so special - you get to select your own hair and dress color and The Stork's Cradle will even monogram your child's name on the dress for you. These great dolls are super soft and oh so loveable!

To enter this contest, visit our new site ~ www.thetrendymommy.com ~ take a look around and sign up for our newsletter! {newsletter sign up is in the gold box on the home page} Don't worry we won't sell your information to anyone and you can unsubscribe at any time should you not like what The Trendy Mommy has to say. Each person that signs up for the newsletter will have a chance to win!


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Monday, September 15, 2008

Launch Party: Giveaway #5

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Our fifth giveaway to celebrate the launch of our new site is a wonderful giftset valued at $27.99. The Gifted Grasshopper is such a wonderful idea - a great way to get your little ones excited about reading. Reading is one of the most important early learning skillsets your child will acquire - why not do everything you can to make it memorable and exciting for them!

The Gifted Grasshopper was started by two former first grade teachers turned moms, Jen & Laura. The Gifted Grasshopper is the result of their lifetime love of children's literature. They have made it so easy to shop their great online store. You can browse according to age group - which we all know makes a big difference in reading material selection.

Each set of books comes with a great tote, grasshopper glasses & bookmark, and Griffen the Gifted Grasshopper plush. Please do take a moment to check out this wonderful shop and definitely consider the gift of reading for your own children!

To enter this giveaway - leave a comment telling us the following: Your favorite children's book & what book(s) you currently have on your nightstand.

Don't forget to check out the other launch party giveaways: {9.11, 9.12, 9.13, 9.14, today, tuesday, & wednesday} - everyday we'll post something new for you to ooooohhh & ahhhh over. You can still enter the first four giveaways! All winners will be selected on Wednesday, September 17th at midnight and will be announced on the new site on Thursday the 18th.



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Sunday, September 14, 2008

Launch Party: Giveaway #4


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Simply A Boy is sponsoring our 4th giveaway of the Launch Party. We featured Simply A Boy last week and have found even more items since that feature that we absolutely LOVE! Take this adorable Peek A Boo Dish Set for example - love it! Stephanie over at Simply A Boy has offered to give one lucky reader a $50 gift certificate to her wonderful shop! How cool is that? You will get to pick out your own prize for winning this one!

So you're probably wondering how you can get in on these awesome giveaways!!! Right??? Each day {9.11, 9.12, 9.13, today, monday, tuesday, & wednesday} - we'll post something new for you to ooooohhh & ahhhh over. You can still enter the first three giveaways! All winners will be selected on Wednesday, September 17th at midnight and will be announced on the new site on Thursday the 18th.

To enter this one, please visit Simply A Boy and let us know what you would spend your $50 gift certificate on should you win. Check back tomorrow for the next giveaway announcement! and don't forget there's still time to enter the first three giveaways!


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Saturday, September 13, 2008

Launch Party: Giveaway #3

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Our third giveaway to celebrate the new site launch next TUESDAY is sponsored by A Babe is Born, hair bows and clips for little divas. They are giving one lucky Trendy Mommy reader some very cute hair clips.

A Babe is Born has some great clips and even offers to make custom clips for you should you not find exactly what you're looking for. WOW! Talk about great service. Stop by and check them out.

So you're probably wondering how you can get in on these awesome giveaways!!! Right??? Each day {9.11, 9.12, today, sunday, monday, tuesday, & wednesday} - we'll post something new for you to ooooohhh & ahhhh over. You can still enter the first two giveaways! All winners will be selected on Wednesday, September 17th at midnight and will be announced on the new site on Thursday the 18th.

To enter today's giveaway you need to leave us a comment telling us something that made you SMILE today. Check back tomorrow for the next giveaway announcement! and don't forget there's still time to enter the first two giveaways!


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Friday, September 12, 2008

Launch Party: Giveaway #2


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Our second giveaway to celebrate the new site launch next TUESDAY is this fabulous infant hat from Kensington Baby, stylish baby hats for hip boys and girls.

The Football Hat for Boys is absolutely adorable! Should we ever have a little boy, we are definitely going to have to order one of these!

Claire, owner and designer, of Kensington Baby is a stay at home mom of two, a boy and a girl. When her daughter was born Claire wanted to create the ultimate accent to for her daughters outfits. Since she wasn’t able to find what she was looking for she created a line of hats that would meet that need. Her son is obsessed with all things boy {tractors, excavators, etc.} so for him she created the boy’s line that incorporated all things "boy" into a stylish and hip hat.

All Kensington Baby Hats fit 0-18 months and are made of 100% combed cotton baby rib --- SO SO SOFT!

So you're probably wondering how you can get in on these awesome giveaways!!! Right??? Each day {yesterday, today, saturday, sunday, monday, tuesday, & wednesday} - we'll post something new for you to ooooohhh & ahhhh over. You can still enter yesterday's giveaway! All winners will be selected on Wednesday, September 17th at midnight and will be announced on the new site on Thursday the 18th.

To enter today's giveaway you need to visit Kensington Baby and then leave us a comment telling us which hat caught your eye. Check back tomorrow for the next giveaway announcement! and don't forget there's still time to enter yesterday's giveaway!

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Thursday, September 11, 2008

Launch Party: Giveaway #1


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Our first giveaway to celebrate the new site launch next TUESDAY is this fabulous maternity shirt from Spegg Wear, for the funky urban mom-to-be. The Equation Tee is a really hot seller and we can definitely see why - IT IS SO SOFT! and has an amazing band around the bottom that adds just the right amount of protection and comfort so your baby belly isn't hanging out there for the world to see!

We seriously love Spegg Wear - they have lots of great tees & tanks for mommies, daddies, and even babies. So please do pay them a visit - they were nice enough to sponsor this giveaway - so be nice enough to check them out!

So you're probably wondering how you can get in on this awesome giveaway!!! Right???
Each day {today, friday, saturday, sunday, monday, tuesday, & wednesday} - we'll post something new for you to ooooohhh & ahhhh over. And we'll tell you what you need to do to enter. All winners will be selected on Wednesday, September 17th at midnight and will be announced on the new site on Thursday the 18th.
To enter today's giveaway you need to leave us a comment telling us who is your favorite online retailer - a link to the retailer is appreciated! That's it - nothing else - pretty easy, huh?? So enter away and check back tomorrow for the next giveaway announcement!
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

See Kai Run



Check out the new fall line from See Kai Run. Adorable shoes for your little one. We absolutely love the flexible rubber soles and the wide toe box of these shoes. Great for wiggly growing little feet. See Kai Run makes shoes to fit 'em all - infant to 8 years - so check them out, with tons of great styles you are sure to find something that suits your little one. Our favorite baby boy shoe is the Peter. For girls we love the Melody. Reasonably priced starting at $28.



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Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Arrrgh! Matey - it's a Pirate Party!



Just a little sneak peak of what we've got going on over at the new site, http://thetrendymommy.com/! Stay tuned for the site launch on September 16th! We've got a Trendy Soiree section with some fabulous party ideas that we know you'll want to check out!



The Launch Party Giveaways will start this Thursday! So check back here for details! FUN FUN - we're so excited!



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