Archive for April, 2008:
potty training update: tossing out the pull ups
April 22nd, 2008 / No Comments » / by S. Elie
It’s been 5 days since her last potty accident and I couldn’t be more proud of my daughter. She is on her way to becoming pull up free! It was a long road to success. We tried everything, rewards, potty charts, potty books, potty DVD’s but nothing seemed to work for her.
Until one day it just clicked. She still gets Skittles as a reward (when she remembers) for using the potty to encourage her to keep up the good work. The best part is that she’s moved up to the next room at the day care with all her girlfriends. She was picking up the worst boy habits from the other room. She’s given up the dinosaurs and pirate faces and traded them in for dancing and princess dresses.
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tea collection casting call
April 22nd, 2008 / 1 Comment » / by S. Elie
WHO:
Bay Area volunteers needed for photo shoot for San Francisco-based designer children’s apparel company:
boys and girls wearing size 18 months
boys and girls wearing size 3T
WHAT:
If you are flexible, patient, interested in the photo shoot experience, and have a camera-friendly child who fits into one of the above size ranges, please consider sending us a very recent photo. We traditionally compensate with a gift certificate for our website (www.teacollection.com) along with a CD containing pictures of your child. For professional printing services, we recommend taking your complimentary photo CD to Robyn Color in San Francisco.
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video friday: how did he get in there?
April 18th, 2008 / No Comments » / by S. Elie
mother’s day gifts for mom-to-be
April 15th, 2008 / No Comments » / by S. Elie
With Mother’s Day around the corner it’s time to start thinking about what to get the Mom-to-Be or even a new Mommy in your life. LaLaBabyBoutique.com has a wide selection of unique products that will be perfect for Mother’s Day.
The Chic & Cozy Blanket Bag
It’s a bag. It’s a blanket! It’s the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. The perfect accessory for mom, she can pack up the baby’s toys and gear in the bag and when she arrives are her destination, she can pull the bag open and give a baby a safe and clean place to play. Best of all there is a pocket for mom’s mobile phone a pacifier!
The Chic & Cozy Blanket Bag can morph into a bag, baby blanket, playmate, and changing mat in seconds! And best of all, its machine washable.
Check out the latest styles of the Chic & Cozy Blanket at LaLaBabyBoutique.com.
Burp Armor Organic Burp Cloths
I can’t say enough about these amazing super absorbent burp cloths. If want to impress mom then you have to invest in the Burp Armor burp cloths. The Burp Armor is contoured to the shape of your neck line so they stay put no mater what you are doing. I have two of them myself and I don’t leave home with out at least one.
[bump] sponsors baby celebration maternity fashion show
April 14th, 2008 / No Comments » / by S. Elie
If you’re pregnant nothing is more frustrating then finding something cute and comfortable to wear. Designed by Renae Plant [bump] maternity t shirts keep you feeling sexy all pregnancy long. I wore the original [bump] tee throughout my last pregnancy and it kept its crisp black color throughout the entire 40 weeks. Mother’s Day is just around the corner so get a [bump] tee for the mom-to-be in your life.
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out in la: baby celebration
April 13th, 2008 / No Comments » / by S. Elie
With family in tow, we spent a day at Baby Celebration at the Los Angeles Convention Center, this weekend. A mommy or mom-to-be’s paradise, isles of fun and hip products for mom, baby and trendy tots.
The event didn’t stop at hip and trendy there was also plenty of healthy and green products available at the show. My 2 year old daughter had the opportunity to sample Tasty Baby, frozen organic food for babies and toddlers. “Mommy I love it,” she says. With her stamp of approval I will defiantly be buying some at Whole Foods next week.
Hot Mom’s Club was at the event promoting their new website, if you haven’t checked it out. It’s an absolute must! Register and have some fun talking with other Hot Mamas. I walked away with a cute baby tank, “My mom is hotter than your mom!”
I’m crossing my fingers to be the winner of the YogiPoof ultimate Bean Bag!
If you haven’t joined Hot Moms Club, you should check out their site, www.hotmomsclub.com.
week 2: potty training
April 6th, 2008 / No Comments » / by S. Elie
After a week of trial and error I think we have finally discovered our daughter’s potty pattern. This Sunday we decided to put her on the potty every 1 ½ hours and it worked! She no longer struggles with us about going on the potty she sits happily awaiting her Skittle reward. So far the only downside I’ve noticed is around bed time. It is extremely hard for to go to sleep after eating a couple skittles. Last night she tossed and turned until about 10pm!
I’m so proud of her and happy they will be transferring her into the “big kid” room where all her girlfriends are.
what’s on your vision board?
April 2nd, 2008 / No Comments » / by S. Elie
While I was on maternity leave this winter I was able to watch a very inspiring Oprah show. I’m sure everyone has now heard of the book, “The Secret.” Being as busy as I am I watched the DVD. Have you also heard of a vision board?
I bought one for myself and for dear hubby last month and we are just starting to put them to use. Which got me to thinking what are other people putting on their vision boards?
I’ll tell you what’s on mine, in no particular order of importance.
5 dvd’s to help get back in shape after baby
April 2nd, 2008 / 1 Comment » / by S. Elie
My son will be 16 weeks old tomorrow, time sure does fly by. Too bad the pounds don’t drop just as fast! Sure the pounds just fell off the first month but now I’m teetering on 15lbs over what I would like to be. So before I give up and just call Final Inches, I decided that I would take it up a notch and do a little bit more than the thirty on the treadmill everyday.
58% of normal-weight women who gain the recommended amount of weight during their pregnancy retain 4 pounds or less. - Pregnancy Magazine
Here are just a few DVD’s I found that may just melt those last pounds away.
Fit + Giggles ($27)
fit+giggles was born to meet the challenge of new Moms juggling the duties of caring for a new baby with the need to get back into pre-baby shape. As a Mom your body is required to move in new and different ways, causing stress and strain on your joints and muscles. As two new Moms ourselves, we’ve experienced the same pain and understand how a sore and tired body can make caring for a new baby more challenging. The functional exercises we’ve included in this postnatal workout helped alleviate our pain while increasing our energy level and we wanted to share them with you. Uniquely designed to incorporate your precious new baby into the workout, you’ll see how exercise time becomes bonding time.
Yoga Ma Baby Ga - Mama & Me Postnatal Yoga ($21.99)
“Yoga Ma Baby Ga” is an interactive mom and baby yoga experience; unique picture-in-picture format allows mom to follow postnatal yoga routine in lower corner of screen AT THE SAME TIME baby participates or watches engaging images and enriching music by her side.
Leisa Hart’s FitMama: Postnatal Workout / FitMama & Me ($9.98)
Busy moms will love these 5 and 10 minute time saving segments. Leisa Hart along with other moms, offers intensity variations so that you can start out light and work your way up to a challenge when you’re ready. This innovative method helped Leisa get back in top shape after both her pregnancies. FitMama Postnatal Workout follows the guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists.
Lindsay Brin’s Postnatal Boot Camp with Moms Into Fitness ($18.95)
AS SEEN IN PREGNANCY and PREGNANCY & NEWBORN. The only DVD of its kind with over 2 hours of exercises including 10-10 minute weight loss workouts! Choose from the 10 minute Quickstart menu, 6 core workouts or Lindsay’s 12 week program. Reshape your body, flatten your tummy and get your energy back with Pilates, Cardio, Core, Kickboxing, Plyometrics, Yoga, Mom/Baby Core Strength, Toning and more! If you are tired of doing the same routine, this DVD will continually boost your metabolism and challenge your body! You will lose inches in your core almost immediately with the 6 core workouts Lindsay designed specifically for the postnatal mom.
Almost 40% of women who gain more than the recommended amount during their pregnancy hang on to at least 9 pounds. - Pregnancy Magazine
Sara Holliday’s Stroller Workout for Moms ($30)
Fitness expert Sara Holliday has designed a complete 60 minute workout to re-shape, and define your body. Her innovative stroller workout combines intervals of cardio and toning exercises that will get you fit while enjoying the freedom of being outdoors with your baby.
She will lead you through fun and effective exercise to tone and strengthen your body from head to toe. She’ll finish by calming your mind, body, and spirit with relaxing yoga stretches.
Have you tried any of these videos and how did they work out for you?
