Looks Good - Bugslock Bands

I saw these on one of the local websites that I frequent often, Charlotte Monkey Creations, they peeked my interest, so I decided to do some research and check them out.

Bugslock Bands are these adjustable wristbands that are made from 100% natural materials that repel mosquitoes. You can wear them on your wrists, ankles, even put them on your stroller to help keep the bugs away. They give off an aroma which supposedly the insect does not like. It is safe and can be used on infants as it is non-toxic and deet free. They come in a variety of colours and each band lasts about 240 hrs if you put it back in its bag when you are not using it. (That's 10 days!)

I have ordered a few to give them a try and will hopefully be taking them with me when I head up north in just over a week. I will post more about them once I have had a chance to try them out!

You can read more about Buglock Bands at www.bugslockthailand.com or you can purchase some from Charlotte Monkey Creations by visiting her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/#!/CharlotteMonkeyCreations

First Year Favourites = Sleep Sheep

Andrea had shared this product with me (and you) awhile ago, but after now having one myself I thought I would write about it again. Basically the sleep sheep is this plush toy that plays 4 music selections (water dripping, ocean waves, whales and something else I cannot remember). You can set it to play continuously for twenty something or forty something minutes. The one I have is the smaller on the go version that has a velcro strap so that you can attach it to cribs, strollers, car seats, etc.

Right now, we have it strapped to Ps crib and we use it at night time to help settle her back to sleep after feedings (she's not ready for the mobile yet). My favourite music selections are the water dripping and the ocean waves (both remind me somewhat of a white noise machine). When she was still sleeping in our room in the bassinet, I even found the music soothing and relaxing. :)

I purchased mine from chapters.ca but have seen them sold at a variety of stores including Serenity Birth Studio and Toys R Us. The cost approximately $30.

I also think that this is a great gift idea as it is probably something that a mom would not go out and purchase for herself as it is not a "necessity".

First Year Favourites - Fisher Price Mobile

In preparation for Hs arrival we had purchased a whole nursery set to go with our underwater theme. It came with the bedding, valence, wall art and two mobiles. One that just hung there that we put over our change table and one wind up mobile that we used on the crib. I thought that this would be sufficient to keep the little one happy and content in his/her crib.

My girlfriend, Dawn, had told me about this great mobile that she used, but I was convinced that what I had was enough. Little did I know that she was right. The wind up mobile that came with the set was cute, but after winding it up it only lasted a few minutes and then you had to sneak back in and noisily wind it up again. Not the most ideal situation. After a few weeks of doing this, we decided to ask Dawn if we could borrow her mobile to see if it was as good as she said it was. IT WAS BETTER!

This mobile was the "bomb"! It had lights (which projected onto the ceiling), music (4 or 5 selections) and movement, it was battery operated (no more winding), it played for a lot longer and the best part - it came with a remote so that you could restart it from the hallway if you needed to.

H loved this mobile and we were so happy with it that we went out and purchased our own from Toys R Us (for about $50). It is very colourful (and maybe not fitting with all decors) but it does come in a variety of themes: Ocean Wonder, Precious Planet, LuvUZoo - so you should be able to make it fit somehow with your nursery.

We don't have the mobile up yet for little P, but I know that as soon as she is ready she is going to love it too!

Little Girl Favourites - Rufflebutts

OK, I never thought I would be this woman - but after having a little girl I am now obsessed with anything girlie! To go along with this new obsession I have now made a new category - Little Girl Favourites. I feel awful that I never did a Little Boy Favourites with just having H, so I am also going to go through all of my old blog entries and label any that are just for boys to also create a Little Boy Favourites category.

So, another cute company that I have come across since having a little girl is Rufflebutts. They make these absolutely adorable pants,bloomers, one pieces, swimwear, etc. that have - you guessed it - ruffles on the bum!

I just love the little pair of denim jeans with ruffles on the bum pictured above. The personalized bloomers are also very cute!

You can either purchase their products online from their website or try to find them from other online stores (I have tried with no luck yet!)

Check them out at www.rufflebutts.com

Just for Moms - Coffee

With having a newborn again, I find myself constantly drinking coffee. It's like I crave it - need it! In the morning, I drink it hot, in the afternoon I drink it cold and in the afternoon (if I need it) I drink it hot again!

When I am out on the go the two places I frequent often are Neighbours and (don't laugh) McDonald's.

From Neighbours, I live for their cafe latte. Their large is like an extra-large and for a gas station coffee bar - it is amazing! What I really like about Neighbours is their price - my large latte with a shot of flavour costs no more than $3 compared to Starbucks where it would cost at least twice that. If you haven't tried Neighbours yet I suggest you do - they are located in many Petro gas stations.

From McDonald's, I like their ice coffee with vanilla. Again, a funny place to get a coffee but trust me it is yummy! Right now, all summer, McDonald's has their ice coffee (and pop) any size on for $1. When we are out and about shopping, I cannot resist picking one up for the drive home!

So there you have it - I am a coffee addict and these two places are my weaknesses.

The funny thing is, just as I was writing this, H came over and accidentally spilled my coffee all over the kitchen table where I was working. I am not sure which I am more upset about - the spilled coffee or him wrecking many of Ps birth announcements which were ready to be mailed out? :)

Favourite Updates - Little Monkey Doodles

I have written about this Ontario company twice already (I had ordered a door sign for Hs room) - but am sooo happy with their customer service and products that I need to write about them a third time!

I just ordered P a door sign for her room and one also for our front door for nap time. I had looked through the options on the their page on etsy and liked many but wanted to make a few changes to suit our taste. I was able to totally customize the art to what I wanted and am so happy with the final products. The artist and I emailed back and forth about what I was looking for and she even sent me some proofs to look at before she actually made the final signs. She even made some suggestions to me about font and I extremely appreciated her opinion.

What I learned about this company this time around is that every piece of artwork that they create is done entirely by them: from the cutting down of the tree, the sawing of the lumber and to the actual creation of the artwork. So cool!

I cannot say enough good things about them - you just have to check them out yourselves at www.etsy.com/people/LittleMonkeyDoodles

I know that you won't be disappointed!

First Year Favourite - Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe

When H was born we mastered the swaddle using receiving blankets - so I never saw the need to use the Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe that I had purchased beforehand. We also stopped swaddling him very early and moved him into a sleepsack.

With P, the swaddling with the receiving blankets just wasn't working for us, so one night I decided to try the "pink" swaddleme that a friend had lent us. Wow! I was amazed at how well it worked! I liked how it had Velcro in a few places so it really held together well - instead of just tucking the blanket in and hoping it held. I also liked the sizing - the one we are currently using is a small and fits P perfectly. They come in a variety of sizes and we have the next size ready and waiting if we need it. She doesn't seem ready for the sleepsack like H was, so I anticipate using these for a bit longer.

They sell at ToysRUs for just $14.99 and are often on sale! I think I may have seen them at Walmart as well. Like I said earlier, they come in a variety of sizes, but also come in different fabrics (e.g., cotton, fleece, organic) and colours.

I also tried the Woombie - which she HATED because it zips right up to their necks locking their arms in, whereas the swaddleme has more of an opening at the top where I let her hands poke out of so she has some movement.

If you have a newborn and are currently just using receiving blankets to swaddle them I would suggest you try the Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe - you just may be surprised (like me) at how well it works!

Favourite Updates - Small Potatoes and Pish Posh Mommy

I wanted to tell you a bit more about two companies that I have recently purchased from.

The first one is Small Potatoes. Like my earlier post on them said, they are a Canadian company based out of Manitoba. From them I had purchased a really cute sun hat for H and a diaper clutch for myself. I just LOVE the hat and so does H. It is well made and is in a cool black and grey guitar print that he just loves. The diaper clutch was nice, but in my opinion not quite big enough to hold a few of his size 4 diapers and a small plastic wipe holder. It kept opening up inside of my purse because it was stretched to hold everything. Needless to say I am not using it anymore and have moved on to using something else (see below).

The second company is Pish Posh Mommy. I have been eyeing their carryalls for quite some time now and finally purchased one (the quickzip model) at half price from one of my baby discount websites. I just LOVE this item! It holds a few diapers for both H and P, wipes and a change pad. It has many little pockets to hold other items as well and it fits nicely into my diaper bag or purse and makes using either with the kids very simple. Just today at the doctors office I only took in the carryall instead of lugging in the whole diaper bag. It keeps things organized and easily accesible. If you are looking for something like this I would high suggest picking up one of these!

Check out either of their websites at:
www.small-potatoes.ca
www.pishposhmommy.com

Other Favourites - Picture Perfect Photography

When P was just one week old we had a photographer come in to the house to take some pics. She was suggested to me by my sister-in-law (who knew her from teachers college) and her company is called Picture Perfect Photography.

I was so impressed with her pictures online that I booked her way before P was even born, even before I had a section date.

On picture day, Dana arrived with props, backgrounds, flooring, blankets - galore! It was so great as I really didn't have much "girlie" stuff to put P in. She even came with a portable heater to keep P warm as she was naked for most of the pics - talk about being prepared!

She took pictures of just P, just H and some family shots too! Unfortunately, H wasn't really into smiling that day- but she still got some cute ones of him. I don't normally post pics of my kids, but above are just two of my faves that she took.

Yesterday, I received my edited pictures and I am sooo happy with them! We got all the prints in colour and in black and white, plus a DVD of the pictures as well.

If you live in the Barrie area, I would highly recommend Picture Perfect Photography. She is quite reasonable compared to many photographers and what I really like about her is that you get all of your photos on disk so you can print them wherever you want at your own cost. She also comes to you - which is definitely nice with a newborn!

Dana will also be in Thunder Bay at the end of July and is looking to do some mini-sessions there as well.

If you are interested in Picture Perfect Photography and would like more details, don't hesitate to contact me.

Her Facebook page is:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Picture-Perfect-Photography/133464325863
and her website is:
http://www.wix.com/pictureperfectdana/pictureperfectmain

Check her out!

Other Favourites - Babytrend Sit N Stand

My Sit N Stand stroller is the one thing that I have been using the most since bringing little P home two weeks ago. At least once I day we are out and about and using it - either in the yard or out for walks. H just loves his "big boy" seat and it is so easy for him to get in and out of quickly. We also use it just in the front yard for P to sit in and then when an impromptu walk down the path hits us - we are ready to go. On Monday, I took it to the local zoo and it was easy to get in and out of the vehicle (for Dawn as I am not allowed to lift anything yet) and it was also easy to maneuver around!

I can't imagine what I would do without it and I look forward to all of the other places that we can use it. Next month I will be heading to TBay to visit my family and I know that it will make life with two kids (and just myself) much easier in the airport.

If you are expecting your second and your first is extremely mobile I would HIGHLY suggest you pick yourselves us one of these!

First Year Favourites - Snuggin Go

I spend a lot of time worrying about my little ones - do you? One worry that I had with H and I feel it coming up again with P, is about flat head with them spending so much time on their backs or favouring one side over the other. With H I was constantly sneaking into his room and turning his head from one side to the other and each night putting his head at a different end of his crib. Already I see P liking to turn her head one way over the other and I find myself obsessing over it. (I know I am crazy!)

Then, today, I remembered this cool product I saw on www.babysteals.com last week. It is called the Snuggin Go. Basically this is a device that keeps your baby properly positioned and breathing right in their carseat, stroller, swing, baby seat, etc. It stops their heads from slumping by keeping their heads up and facing forward.

The Snuggin Go is made for children 4 to 30lbs (birth to a 1 year) and another model is also available, the Snuggin Go Too, for older children. The neck and shoulder support is adjustable and it also has leg support for slouching and dangling legs. They come in a variety of colours and are machine washable.

They sell online on their site for $34.95, but their shipping is outrageous (another $19) so I opted to look for them elsewhere. I found one online store, in Alberta, that sells them for $39.95, but only charges $5 for shipping. The store is called Bumblebee Baby and Kids (www.bumblebeebaby.ca). When I visited this online store it said that the Snuggin Go was out of stock, but when I emailed the company I was told that more are on their way but that they sell out very quickly. I have prepaid for a black one and will be anxiously awaiting its arrival. Bumblebee Baby and Kids also sells a variety of other unique baby items so be sure to check out their website!

Check out the Snuggin Go website to learn more about their product at www.snuggingo.com

Favourite Websites - Bargainmoose.ca

Bargainmoose is a website devoted to posting printable coupons, sales, freebies and deals in Canada. Every day many deals are posted for you with amazing savings for all kinds of products. They do the legwork for you - all you need to do is read a bit about the deal and then follow the link to the mentioned website. For example, the past few posts were for sales at Photobooks, ToysRUs, American Apparel and Puma.

I would suggest you subscribe to it so that every time they update the site an email with the deal is sent to you. I "follow" it through blogger.com and the updates are then posted under the "Blogs I Am Following" section. I believe they also have a Facebook page that you could like and follow as well.

If you are an avid online shopper like me, you will find this website absolutely addicting!

Check it out at www.bargainmoose.ca!

Other Favourites - Name Your Design

I came across this company while searching another company's site and fell in love with the photo wall art that they sell. Basically, you upload a baby pic of yours and then they customize the picture with your child's name, birthdate, weight and length. It is a great keepsake and a neat addition to your nursery.

Right now the company is offering 20% off through to August with the code "itzy20". The wall art originally sells for $20.00 but with the coupon code they are on sale for $16.00. (This is the price for an 8 x 10, other sizes are also available for a different price.)

They also sell items like lunch boxes, placemats, growth charts, notepads and more!

The only downfall right now is that they do not ship to Canada. I have contacted the company and am hoping that they will get back to me with news that this has or will be changing. I would love to order one for each of my kids, even though H is now 2, it would be a great keepsake!

As soon as I hear back from them I will post more!

** Update: July 7th: Well, I am totally annoyed. I have emailed this company twice now inquiring about shipping and have not heard one thing back from them. Too bad, I really like their products, but the customer service has totally turned me off! **

Check them out at www.nameyourdesign.com

Canadian Favourites - Tutu Sweet

A girl I know here in Barrie has started up her own company called Tutu Sweet. She makes homemade and custom tutu's.

Her prices are as follows:

Sweet Infant- $15
Sweet Toddler- $20
Sweet Child (and up) - $22

If you are interested in having a "tutu sweet" of your own, please contact schivers@smcdsb.on.ca. Free delivery in the Barrie area ;)

Also, check out her facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tutu-Sweet/197540046965357?sk=info

Toddler Favourite - Leapfrog Fridge Phonics Magnetic Alphabet Set

I remember how much my niece loved this toy when she was younger - so when H was born this was one toy that I asked specifically for. For the first two years H liked to push the buttons and listen to the music but it is just recently that he is recognizing the letters and singing the song and the sounds with each letter. He loves to dance around the kitchen and is so proud of himself when he can sing along with it. It is not only a fun toy but a great educational toy as well that helps children learn their letters and the sounds they make.

You can purchase this toy from many stores like Walmart and ToysRUs and it sells for about $19.99 (often on sale at ToysRUS). We have the older model,the sun, but the newer version is a puppy. We also have an accompanying video that goes over the same concepts made by LeapFrog.

If your little one is starting to show some interest in letters then I would highly recommend getting this toy.

First Year Favourites - Newborn Diapers

Now that I am back in newborn mode I decided to try out the top two brands of newborn diapers - Pampers and Huggies. With H I only used the Pampers Swaddlers, but with the issues I had with their DryMax diapers I was hesitant to use these, but I had a pack of both left over.

I must say that I prefer the Huggies diapers. What I like about them the most is the cut out they have for the umbilical cord. With the Pampers you have to fold down the top to keep it away from the cord. Both also have that yellow line that turns blue when the diaper is wet - love that (and didn't know about it until this pregnancy!) I have also heard that Huggies are good for girls as they are unscented.

If you are trying to decide between which brand to use for your newborn, I would definitely suggest Huggies instead of Pampers.

Just Gabbing - Having A Baby

Hello Everyone! Well, we are having a baby tomorrow! YEAH!!! and AAAHHH!!!

I cannot believe how quickly it came!

Give me about a week and then I will be up and posting again!

Would love any favourites that you could send me so I can stockpile them and save myself some work - think about it!

Thanks!

Favourite Books - I'm a Big Brother

With our little one arriving in just two short days - I was reminded of this book that my mother-in-law bought H that he just loves - "I'm a Big Brother".

It is a great book for those parents who don't know what they are having as the baby in the story is gender neutral and just referred to as "Baby" instead of he or she. H loves to listen to the story and it is a great opportunity for us to discuss what it is going to be like once his baby arrives.

If you are expecting and you already have a little boy then I would highly recommend picking up this book to share with your little guy about the upcoming arrival of your new baby.

The author Ronne Randall has also written a girl version, I'm a Big Sister.

Looks Good - Book: Simplicity Parenting

This is a book that I have seen on a few mommy sites and it comes highly recommended.

The writeup on Chapters.ca says:

"Today's busier, faster society is waging an undeclared war on childhood. With too much stuff, too many choices, and too little time, children can become anxious, have trouble with friends and school, or even be diagnosed with behavioral problems. Now internationally renowned family consultant Kim John Payne helps parents reclaim for their children the space and freedom that all kids need for their attention to deepen and their individuality to flourish. Simplicity Parenting offers inspiration, ideas, and a blueprint for change:

• Streamline your home environment. Reduce the amount of toys, books, and clutter-as well as the lights, sounds, and general sensory overload.
• Establish rhythms and rituals. Discover ways to ease daily tensions, create battle-free mealtimes and bedtimes, and tell if your child is overwhelmed.
• Schedule a break in the schedule. Establish intervals of calm and connection in your child's daily torrent of constant doing.
• Scale back on media and parental involvement. Manage your children's "screen time" to limit the endless deluge of information and stimulation.

A manifesto for protecting the grace of childhood, Simplicity Parenting is an eloquent guide to bringing new rhythms to bear on the lifelong art of raising children."

All sites that I have visited about this book have given it a good review. Like any parenting book they say there are parts of it that you will use and parts that you just don't agree with. Basically it is about slowing down and doing less and just letting kids be kids. Sounds like good ol' relaxed parenting to me.

It sells for about $12(paperback). I am going to try to pick up this book over the summer and give it a read. I have seen it at Chapters and Serenity Birth Studio here in Barrie. I will post more on it, once I have read it.

Here are a few reviews about the book:

http://newhomeeconomics.wordpress.com/2010/02/07/book-review-simplicity-parenting/

http://joyfultoddlers.blogspot.com/2010/09/book-review-simplicity-parenting.html

There is even a facebook page for the book:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Simplicity-Parenting/257701525127

Other Favourites - Little Monkey Doodles

Awhile back I mentioned a door sign that I had purchased for Hs room off of Etsy - Little Monkey Doodles. I just realized now that I had not written an update on how I felt about the final product.

I LOVE IT! More than I even expected! It is exactly the way I imagined it. We had the first car done in red with the number 22 (to match his red race car bed and his birthday) and then we had the second car done in blue with the number 17 (blue just because I liked it and 17 because that is my section date for the new baby this month).

I cannot wait to see what baby #2 is so that I can order another one for his/her room!

Little Monkey Doodles is a Canadian company down here in Southern Ontario! I love to support local artists/companies and am so happy with everything.

For $12 it was a great purchase and one that I highly recommend to all!

Firts Year Favourites - Ergobaby Baby Carrier

Tamara shares one last favourite, her Ergobaby baby carrier:

"The Ergobaby baby carrier is by far my favourite. It is so easy to use and so comfy for both mum and baby. My back is never sore and it is comfy to wear even in this heat. The baby bjorn carrier sux big time compared to this. I cannot emphasize enough...get this!"

I have heard a lot of good things about the Ergo. It is rated as one of the top baby carriers right now. It can be worn on the front, hip or back and allows parents to be hands free. It supports a natural sitting position for babies, eliminating compression of the spine and hips that can be caused by unsupported suspension. A separate infant insert can also be purchased so you can use your carrier with your newborn.

It can be purchased from many baby stores for $115-$160 depending on the style.

Right now, Ergobaby has combined with Petunia Pickle Bottom and has some really nice prints available with matching diaper bags and such.

You can check out all of their styles at www.ergobabycarrier.com

Looks Good - RoSK Organic UPF 30 Sun Cover

Here again is another product that I have seen being sold on one of my discount sites. RoSK Organic UPF 30 Sun Cover. (Rain or Shine Kids)

This is a lightweight blanket made from breathable organic cotton. It is UPF 30+ that keeps baby safe from harmful UV rays. It is ideal for babies, 0-6 months old, who are not supposed to wear sunblock. It can tie to strollers, car seats, and carriers to provide all day sun protection.

The blankets are white but come with different coloured trims: pink, blue, orange or brown. They sell online on their website for $30, but are often up on those discount sites for half price.

RoSK also sells items like rain gear, burp pads and bibs.

Check out their products at www.rainorshinekids.com

I don't have one of these yet, as I have the Buggy Bubble for my new arrival, but I am considering getting one of these as well!

Summer Favourites - Rash Guards

I don't know about you, but we are outside all day now that the warmer weather is here - and for those days when you are in and out of the water and need to dry off quickly I just love rash guards for my little guy!

They are light and dry quickly and also help protect him from the sun. I have found two sites that sell rash guards that state that they are UPF 50+. I especially like the SwimZip ones as they have a front zipper that makes putting them on and taking them off much easier. So far, this is the only company that I have been able to find that sells them with the zipper.

I have not yet purchased any from either site, but I have used ones last year from Old Navy and Bonnie Togs. Just make sure that they are UPF and not just a t-shirt.

Check out the rash guards at the following four stores:

BabyBands - http://www.banzworld.com/products/category/swimwear

SwimZip - http://shop.swimzip.com

iPlay - http://iplaybabywear.com/index.php/iplay/swim-sun.html

Old Navy - http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/category.do?cid=50121

Pregnancy Favourites - BOLA Musical Pregnancy Pendant

I wish that I would have seen these earlier - it would have been something neat for myself and a great gift for my currently pregnant friends. The BOLA Musical Pregnancy Pendant is a necklace worn by expectant moms that rests low on the belly and makes a soft chime as you walk. Baby is able to hear the chime at about 20 weeks and it is said that it will help relax baby both before and after birth. Some moms say they are also great for nursing as it keeps the baby occupied.

The pendants come in a variety of designs and they hang on a 60' unbreakable cord that is adjustable. They are also made in Canada by a company called Baby's Best Designs. They sell for about $35.99 depending on which site you are on.

These pendants are available on many online sites but you can start to check them out on their company's site at www.babysbestdesigns.com.

Baby's Best Designs also sells items like Baby Legs, Peppa Bonding Dolls, and Teething Bling

Favourite Books - My Bedtime Favourites

I usually do the book reading before bed and H and I read two books each night - he picks one book and I pick the other. Both of us seem to have found some favourites and about a month ago I posted some of his most recent ones. Here are a few of my mine:

(Book Write-Ups Come From Chapters.ca)

1. It's Time to Sleep- Nancy Tillman: As children prepare for bed, the world around them is also settling down for the night. Animals who live in the jungle, the forest, the sea-all whisper to their babies a soft refrain: It's time to sleep, my love. As comforting as a soft blanket and warm as a goodnight hug, Eric Metaxas''s lullaby is lovingly brought to life by bestselling artist Nancy Tillman (On the Night You Were Born) , whose illustrations celebrate the wonders of the natural world, and the bonds of family.

2. Snuggle Up, Sleepy Ones- Claire Freedman: The sun paints the sky a warm, glowing red. It''s time to stop playing, it''s time for bed."
All of the animals, from the bold leopard to the shy antelope, snuggle down for the night, ready to sleep, in this charming book. The baby hippo cuddles up close for a big hippo hug while the porcupines curl up together in one spiky ball.
This soothing rhyme, illustrated with glowing pastels, is the perfect bedtime story for a child worn out by a busy day.

3. How Many Kisses Do You Want Tonight?- Varsha Baja: "How many kisses do you want tonight?" the animals ask, snuggling critters tight. This adorable counting bedtime book celebrates the special ritual of goodnight kisses. Cozy up with your little one for a goodnight kiss-or two, or three...

4. Mommy's Best Kisses- Margaret Anastas: Every mother knows that the sweetest way to say "I love you" is with a kiss. This loving book shows that animals know all about a mother's love, too.

5. Who Will Tuck Me In Tonight?- Carol Roth: It''s bedtime, but Woolly the little lamb can''t find his mother. Who will tuck him in? "I will, I will," said Mrs. Cow. "Don''t you worry. I know how. Everything will be all right. I''ll tuck you in real snug and tight." But Mrs. Cow wraps poor Woolly up so tight that he can''t move. "STOP!" cries Woolly. "That''s not right! Oh, who will tuck me in tonight?" Mrs. Cat, Mrs. Horse, Mrs. Pig, and Mrs. Duck all try, but their efforts prove disastrous, and Woolly grows more and more desperate. Mother Sheep returns at last and tucks her little one in just right--"as only a mother can. From the team who created the best-selling "Little Bunny''s Sleepless Night comes another comic, yet sweet and satisfying, bedtime story.

Looks Good - Bugalug

Finding unique boys items is very difficult! There isn't much of a selection out there and really what accessories can boys wear besides hats, ties and belts - that gets to be a bit boring.

Awhile back I found this online company, Bugalug, that makes some cute cinch belts and arm cuffs for boys. They come in a few different designs: flames, skulls, caution and checks and also different sizes.

The belts sell for $18.00 and the cuffs sell for $10.00.

The company also sells items for girls and moms.

If you are looking for something different for your little guy, check their stuff out at www.bugalugbaby.com.