R Stemmler!
“Pasadena, CA”
I hope you enjoy the Rose Parade tomorrow!
R Stemmler won this Kaloo 123 Blue Chubby Bear by answering last week’s Freebie Friday question: Where do the Rose Bowl and the Rose Parade take place?
Come back in the New Year (January 2, 2009) for another chance to win more baby toys!
Add this to your list of New Year’s resolutions: Get organized! That includes the nursery. Help encourage your children to keep a tidy and organized nursery with these rolling canvas bins from Pottery Barn Kids. The rolling trays are sold separately, but if you don’t feel like spending the extra cash, I think the bins alone will still look great in the nursery and will still help make some much needed extra space.
Rolling Low Tray Storage: $29 Now: $19.99 for the tray/ $44 for the bins
Find at Smarter.com: Shop for more nursery storage.
Breastfeeding in public has been a controversial issue. Technically, women have breasts for that exact purpose…to feed their child. But, bare breasts are also seen as sexual or pornographic. Women don’t get boob jobs so they have more room in their breasts for milk (ha). Some people would rather not have to see a woman’s bare breasts in public, while mothers simply view public breastfeeding as a natural process of motherhood that should be seen as a social norm.
Facebook recently removed photos of breastfeeding mothers which were posted on their personal Facebook accounts. Some angry mothers stood in front of Facebook’s headquarters protesting. The pictures that were taken down were only those which showed the mothers areola (nipples). Facebook’s spokesman insists this was only a safety precaution.
A boob is a BOOB. People are pervs! If a women who is not a mother flashes her breasts, it’s considered indecent exposure.
What do you think about this?
Click here to read the full story.
Image Source: iParenting.com
It’s Freebie Friday! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!
You could win this Kaloo 123 Blue Chubby Bear which one of many baby toys available at PetitBaby.com. You should also check out their unique baby shower gifts for the next new arrival in your life.
Answer the following question in the comments section: Where do the Rose Bowl and the Rose Parade take place?
If you don’t know the exactly city and state, we will accept the general area (county) or just the state.
Answer correctly and you will be entered into the drawing. Due to another wonderful holiday, we will pick a winner on Wednesday, December 31st, 2008.
*Be sure to include your email address in the appropriate field so we can contact you if you are the winner. You must be able to provide a U.S. address for shipment.
We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy your quality time with family and friends!
I’m sure most of you are finished with your Christmas shopping by now, so I thought I’d feature some cute vintage Christmas cards featuring babies and kids in the most adorable little winter outfits just for fun:
The caption on the first one says “There ain’t no Santa Claus.”
Image Source:VintageHolidayCrafts.com, Flikr.com
Find at Smarter.com: Shop for greeting cards.
Foursquare has recalls Hooded Youth Jackets with Drawstrings due to “strangulation hazard.”
“Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact Foursquare for a full refund.”
Click here to read the full press release.
Munire has recalled “Newport Rubbed Black” Cribs and matching furniture due to “violation of lead paint standard.”
“Consumers should immediately stop using the products and contact Munire Furniture to receive a replacement coupon which will entitle consumers to exchange the products for another product free of charge.”
Click here to read the full press release.
Woodstock Percussion Inc. has recalled their Calypso Steel Drums due to “violation of lead paint standard.”
“Consumers should immediately take the recalled steel drum away from children and return it to Woodstock Percussion for a replacement drum and a $5 credit or payment.”
Jenna!
“I love that movie….his name was Flick.”
Jenna won this set of Haba Cordoba Building Blocks by answering last week’s Freebie Friday question: What was the name of the kid who got his tongue stuck on the flagpole in “A Christmas Story”?
Thanks to everyone who participated! Come back the day after Christmas to answer another question for a chance to win more free baby toys!
Here in Southern California it’s been raining on and off. On the news this morning, they reported on the many flight delays due to the weather. Generally speaking, born and raised So. Cal kids hate rainy and cold weather due to having been spoiled by summer/spring weather year round! So, for So. Cal kids and those of you who who actually are able to enjoy all four seasons, here are some fashionable and warm rain coats and rain jackets found on Smarter.com:
This first style I love! It’s a waterproof pea coat with a back tie and a removable hood.
Little Girls’ Rain Pea Coat: $59.50
This slicker has a hoodie with a visor that helps keep the rain out of their eyes (good for kids with glasses).
Toddler Solid Rain Slicker: $35.50 Now: $26.99
These rain slickers also have a hood with a visor and comes in two other bright multi-dot patterns.
Land’s End Toddler Kids’ Print Rain Slicker: $45.50 Now: $39.50
This jacket is perfect for boys and girls. It comes in many different patters. You can also find matching rain boots and umbrellas for some of the cute patterns.
New Blue Stripe by PluiePluie: $ 44.95
Boots: $32.95 Umbrella: $23.95
Marmot - Boy’s Precip Jacket: $54.97 Now: $38.48
Petit Bateau Rain Jacket: $94 Now: $82
This set is perfect for aspiring fire fighters. They will feel like they are one small step closer to fulfilling their dreams.
Western Chief Kids FDUSA Coat/Umbrella Set: $55
And last but not least, check out this adorable Hello Kitty rain jacket with matching umbrella! You can’t tell by the picture, but this jacket also has a hoodie to protect their head from wet weather.
Western Chief Kids Hello Kitty Rain Set: $63
Find at Smarter.com: Shop for more girls’ rain coats.
Discounts on boys’ rain coats.
Weary Parent shows us 14 Fun Winter Outdoor Activities.
Single Mom Seeking asks Britney to cancel her ‘Circus’ tour. Do you think she should?
Thingamababy shows us a video of a little girl dancing to Beyonce’s Single Ladies song just like she does in the music video. Cute or Disturbing?
This week on Smarter Babies and Kids:
We showed you were you can get MSNBC’s picks for the best toy trends for affordable prices.
Check out some fun Christmas craft ideas for kids.
We found some holiday themed and colored baby and kids’ clothing on sale!
Check out a news story about a couple who named their poor kid Adolf Hitler.
Answer this week’s Freebie Friday question for a chance to win more free baby toys: What was the name of the kid who got his tongue stuck on the flagpole in “A Christmas Story”?
