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Housekeeper Cards in English & Spanish with action picture icons are the ultimate communication tool. You simply set them out for your staff, nanny or housekeeper to communicate a list of things to do. The cards end frustration for both parties. And, allow your helper to communicate to you about supplies needed or ask which cleaning product to use. Anyone you are directing always appreciates some guidance as they want to do a good job. These communication cards finally make that possible, even if you're not home. The inventor of bilingual communication cards, Frances Moore-Jones, developed these cards out of sheer need. With two kids, a husband, a demanding job, and a busy schedule, she needed help, but was never home to provide any guidance. In the third-week of using the test set, she forgot to leave them out for the housekeeper -- who promptly asked her husband "where are the cards?". What a relief! The housekeeper loved them as much as she did -- finally, she knew which chores were high priority. The 60-card box set has you & your house covered at just $14.95. Simply having a ready list of household chores alone is worth it, but the graphics make these cards so easy to use. You'll want a set for yourself and more as gifts. The box set is sold at www.translatedphrase.com and retail stores. For a list of retailers, please see the website, as it's growing all the time.
If you’re a mom you’re always looking for great resources. A friend from my Bellaire Young Mother’s Group found a FANTASTIC website to help moms navigate the web to find excellent baby gear, clothing, toys, books, gift ideas, recipes, products for mothers, and much more.
This is one of my favorite kid’s stores. You can really get some amazing bargains! Print off the coupon below and go shopping!!!
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If you’re a chic mom like me and likes to shop online, have I found the website for you! From baby blankets and bibs to nap mats and monogrammed items, Princess and Frogs offers private label designs made right here in the USA! Start your shopping by going to www.shopprincessandfrogs.com
Planning a baby shower anytime soon? If so, check out my new favorite website: www.la-babycakes.com
L.A. BabyCakes are 1, 2 or 3 tier cakes made for 2 legged or 4 legged “babies”. Each cake is a special and unique gift for that new mom and “baby”, or as a show stopping centerpiece at showers and parties! Each cake is a carefully handmade creation beautifully decorated and filled with products and treats to delight each recipient.
L.A. Babycakes can be for many occasions, we make the following types of cakes:
• BabyCakes
• PuppyCakes
• ToddlerSpa
• DoggieSpa
The Summer Book: A Guide to Houston Day Camps and Classes for Kids and Teens is a comprehensive guide to hundreds of Houston organizations offering summer day camps and classes for children four years old and up that was published for the first time in 2003 and is now out each year by March 1st. Camps are divided into the categories of “arts”, “sports”, “religious”, “special needs” and “educational” and each camp is listed individually with contact information and other necessary details, such as dress code, scholarship information and cost. Camps are also broken down by age group, by length (full day or half day), by indoor or outdoor facilities and by camp dates. Parents no longer have to miss out on summer fun for their children simply because they weren't "in the know"! The directory is $12.95 ($14.00 with tax) and can be ordered online or purchased at retailers listed on the website. www.thesummerbook.com.
Mommy Labels is a great website that offers labels, bag tags, stickers and more. Any mom knows that when their little one heads off to school or camp, EVERYTHING needs to be labeled. This is the best resource to get everything you need to make sure your child’s things have his or her name on it. Labels come in all different styles as well as colors and themes. Trust me, they do work and work on cups, bottles and clothing. How do I know? Because I’ve ordered several for my son and I even got some for myself. Hey, mommies need mommy labels too! Check out my new favorite website at www.mommylabels.com.
Listen up if you’re looking to redecorate your kids room, have I found the source for you. Check out www.olivekids.com. This company/brand has the cutest things to decorate your kids’ room!
From bedding to accessories, Olive Kids has anything and everything you could possibly need or want for that matter!
Ok, there is a baby boom going on! It seems like everybody I know is having a baby! If you or someone you know needs anything and everything for a baby or baby on-the-way, check out one of my all time favorite stores Doodles in the Rice Village. Don’t worry if you don’t live in Houston, you can shop online. For more on this adorable baby boutique, that carries everything from furniture to clothing go to www.doodlesbaby.com
717 W. 17th St Houston, TX 77008
713.863.7576
Fax 713.861.6802
www.laddphotography.com
Enchanted Friends
Little girls love being princesses. If you or someone you know has a little princess and you’re not quite sure what to do for their upcoming birthday, I found a Houston company that creates princess birthday parties! That’s right check out www.enchantedfriends.org. Now I haven’t hired them since I have a little prince, however the company comes highly recommended!
Southern Grace Boutique is one of my new favorite websites to order adorable monogrammed clothing for kids. In fact, I have not one but two train T-Shirts for my son. Every time he wears them, he gets tons of compliments. But you can get T-shirts for both girls and boys, bibs, pillows, pillowcases and even ponytail holders. Just log on for yourself, and I guarantee you’ll start shopping! www.southerngraceboutique.net.
BumpyName Orbit?
BumpyName Orbit Labels is an innovative way to label baby bottles, sippy cups, and sport bottles with your child’s name on it! They are non-adhesive and reusable! The product has received the national iParenting Media Award for “Best Products – Feeding Category”. So be sure to visit their Web site at www.BumpyName.com
The Monogram Shop
If you’re looking to personalize a baby or child’s gift, The Monogram Shop is the place to go. Whether it’s for a gift for a baby shower, birthday party, a holiday, you can find a variety of gifts to monogram. For babies, the Monogram Shop offers bibs, towels and diaper bags. For kids, I just love the backpacks, sleep mats, duffle bags and towels. Go to www.monogramshophouston.com and start shopping or if you live in the Houston area stop by at 5606 San Felipe.
Jackson Clay is a Southern California casual boy’s apparel company, which I just love. The Jackson Clay brand is a great mix of classic and trendy looks. I especially like the quality. We all know little boys can be rough on clothing and Jackson Clay’s pants, shorts and shirts are made extremely well. The styles are like the beaches; cool, crisp and clean. Clothing ranges in size from 12-months to 10 years. To see more of the collection go to www.jacksonclay.com
If your little one has just turned two or is about too, boy is your life about to change. Lots of parents, including me, are finding that their kids no longer want to sleep in a crib or toddler bed. You know the one, you bought before they were even born and the sale’s associate assured you they would sleep in it until they were at least three. Oh, no. Now, they’re ready for a big bed. It happens to the best of us, the key here is don’t panic just plan. For a simple and cost effective way to transform your child’s nursery into a toddler room all you need are good ideas, resources and a little time. For our project, I enlisted the help of interior decorator Leigh Ann Cloutier. She’s got great ideas and can keep you on budget. If you need help on your child’s room or any room in your house for that matter, call Leigh Ann at 713.562.3784.
The Baby Bunch
All my friends keep having babies so I’m constantly looking for newborn gifts. You must check out www.thebabybunch.com. Here you’ll find precious soft clothing boutiques for baby boys and girls. Each bunch comes with one bib, one T-shirt, one hat and socks sizes 0-6 months. The presentation is precious and everything in the bunch is so useful!
Easter is right around the corner. Now is the perfect time to get an adorable portrait of your child (or children) with a cute little bunny and spring flowers. Lauren Eagle is a wonderful photographer who I highly recommend. For information on Easter portraits just go to her website at www.laureneaglephotography.com.
Cookies in Bloom
Looking for the perfect "welcome" baby gift? If so, look no further than Cookies In Bloom. Owner, Kelly Lawrence can create the most adorable cookie arrangements and the parents love them. After lots of sleepless nights, parents could use a little sugar. Plus, they not only look good they taste good. The good news is if you can't get to the hospital or house right away to say congratulations, Cookies In Bloom delivers! YEAH! To check out the cute baby cookies go to www.cookiesinbloom.com
Baby Sophia Gifts
All mothers know that you can never have too many burp cloths and bibs. Only the most daring (or forgetful!) would even think to leave the house without both. Now you can clean up those inevitable messes in style - with our simple yet classy designer burp cloths and bibs thanks to Baby Sophia Gifts. Plus, you can have your burp cloths and bibs monogrammed. Check out www.babysophiagifts.com to order your today.
Recently, I discovered Heather Perry Designs while shopping online. This hot, hip and happening mom from San Diego makes fashionable, functional and fun clothing for babies, toddlers, children and even moms, too. Check out her site!
