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Glop & Glam

2009-11-05T16:01:00.006-06:00

I'm so glad there is a wide variety of safe and eco-friendly shampoos and bath gels for children. But if you have a child with naturally curly hair like my daughter or a son with longer hair and want to create texture like me, it's tricky to find safe hair care products...until now! Glop & Glam are here to help! Each of their products is free from harmful alcohol, parabens and formaldehyde.

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Stella McCartney for GapKids

2009-11-03T06:40:00.002-06:00

I am in love, love, LOVE with the Stella McCartney line at GapKids! And apparently, I'm not the only one as many items are already selling out. The color pallet is sophisticated and calming and the photos make me want to reach through the screen to touch the fabrics...they look so soft! The band jacket is a must have for my kids...if I can find one! And I love the sneakers! I'm actually hoping

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Fight the Flu

2009-10-29T11:31:00.009-05:00

So, the day after I had announced my family was finally healthy, my son woke up with a fever of 104.3°...of course. The pediatrician says that he has the dreaded H1N1 Swine Flu since it started with a cough and fever (and minor sore throat).So for the last two and a half days I've been battling my son's body temperature that at one reading yesterday was over 105°...forcing him to say he was

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I'm back!

2009-10-27T14:32:00.003-05:00

Wow, it feels like a l-o-n-g time since I've written anything for Ugga Mugga...and it's only been a week or so. But in that week I've had three sick children and one sick self. We've had fevers, sore throats, missed school, many canceled play dates and parties, coughs, aches, and tears. My daughter Martha, who it seems nothing can bring down, actually said in the saddest, sickest voice last

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Monster Houses

2009-10-20T06:01:00.001-05:00

My kids love making gingerbread houses! So I thought I'd try to find similar activities for other holidays and stumbled upon these adorably scary monster houses at Make and Takes...a site worth spending some time on! Aren't they sweet, in a horrific kind of way?!Haunted houses would be another fun thing to make and I can see the ghost-shaped Peeps playing a major roll! To make your graham

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Plain Mary: Breast Cancer Awareness

2009-10-19T10:30:00.007-05:00

I wrote about Plain Mary's amazing Kensington Baby Play Mats last year. And for Hazel's first 9 months of life, not a day went by that she wasn't on her amazingly soft and quilted mat. And despite the spills and spit up it encountered in it's daily use, there is not a stain on it. Everything washed right out! The fabric is practically bullet-proof...while being the softest thing in the house!

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Made Here, Baby!

2009-10-18T18:09:00.004-05:00

With all of the chemicals found in products made overseas, and with the unfortunate shape of the United States economy, it's nice to purchase products made right here in America. That is why Bruce H. Wolk wrote Made Here, Baby!: The Essential Guide to Finding the Best American-Made Products for Your Kids. Made Here, Baby! is a helpful and much-needed resource for parents who are determined to

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Wii

2009-10-13T19:35:00.005-05:00

I had an Intellivision growing up...Pitfall was my favorite game to play. When my brother and I got a bit older, our parents purchased a Nintendo and I proudly mastered Super Mario Bros. Oh, what an accomplishment. Still, to this day, I can sit down and without thinking, breeze through the boards...it's like riding a bike. I have a bit of a mathematical mind which is why video games have

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Lonny Magazine

2009-10-12T10:58:00.006-05:00

I was so sad when I found out Cookie magazine was closing up shop two weeks ago. I'll miss receiving it in the mail and paging through the perfectly styled houses where I know children reside...but where I see none of the messes that frequent my own home. Now where will I find a balance of high-end and affordable products to make my house a home? Oh, wait! Lonny!Lonny is a new online magazine

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giggle Think Pink Fleece Blanket

2009-10-07T14:44:00.004-05:00

My mother is a breast cancer survivor so I appreciate all of the donations made in the month of October. And giggle's donation of 10% of their proceeds from the sales of this Think Pink Fleece Blanket are no exception! The money will be donated to the Young Survival Coalition in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This blanket is not only stylish, but it's also eco-friendly! It's made from

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Oatmeal-Raisin Squares

2009-10-07T14:25:00.004-05:00

My son was responsible for bringing the morning snack to school today so last night we made these Oatmeal-Raisin Squares I found on Martha Stewart's site, of course. They really turned out well! My only tips are to prepare the oat mixture first so that the butter* can soak into the oats prior to baking...and press the oat mixture firmly into the pan so they don't crumble when cool.And note that

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Mama's Mood Lifters

2009-10-06T17:29:00.004-05:00

Look, I'll be the first to admit that there are certainly difficult days when you're a parent. Just today I exchanged emails with a friend whose son was in a funk like mine due to the dreary weather and minor cold. And we all know that once something or someone is off, the days usually snowball. When you're in the middle, beginning, or end of one of those moments or days, reach for a deck of

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A Walk in the Woods

2009-10-05T18:47:00.004-05:00

Getting your family outdoors is never a bad things...you're never going to have bag memories when there's fresh air involved and natural scenery. And this time of year offers some of the best nature has to offer!My children and I have been collecting all sorts of leaves, nuts, and sticks on walks lately. We've been crafting with them and pressing leaves for future projects. So when I saw this

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Grégoire Ganter

2009-10-05T18:38:00.006-05:00

I love unique art pieces...especially for a child's nursery. I recently stumbled upon Grégoire Ganter's color collages and really loved the urban feel and boldness of them.Each piece is printed in editions of only 100. Currently the colors available are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, pink, black & white, and multicolor. They're educational, colorful, graphic and fun...can't get much better

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Pottery Barn Kids Treat Bags

2009-10-04T08:27:00.003-05:00

There are a few special things I've purchased for my two older children that I've needed to purchase in the last year for baby Hazel...who turns one next month! These sentimental items include a matching baby journal, Waterford Crystal first Christmas bottle ornament, Longaberger Easter basket, Garnet Hill embroidered beach towel, and now, her Pottery Barn Kids personalized treat bag. I first

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I Am Thankful Tee

2009-10-03T18:37:00.005-05:00

It's now October and Thanksgiving will be around the corner. I recently stumbled upon this I Am Thankful Tee on Chasing Fireflies and thought it was worth sharing. Teaching children gratitude will not only make your day-to-day life more enjoyable, but it truly will have a lasting impact on those around them. I figure a shirt that calls out personal reasons to be thankful can't hurt! I'm

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Boden Menswear

2009-10-01T14:23:00.006-05:00

You love to see your children in Mini Boden's fun styles. You yourself enjoy Boden's stylish yet practical pieces for women...along with the compliments that come your way due to them! So why not give the father of your children that same pleasure? Boden has some amazing stuff for men too!Through the month of October, all Boden menswear is 15% off plus FREE shipping and returns (the rest of

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Graze Organic

2009-09-30T15:15:00.005-05:00

With three children, you can imagine the number of snacks I need to pack for trips to Costco, play dates, school and for the baby to eat during her older brother and sisters' activities! And I truly believe that every bag matters. So you can imagine how excited I was when my set of reusable sandwich and snack bags arrived from Graze Organic!I must admit that although I am a fan of reusable bags

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Oliebollen Halloween Fun

2009-09-29T21:23:00.004-05:00

Oliebollen has done it again! They've added some great new FREE downloads on their site, this time for Halloween.If you're planning a party for next month, you won't want to miss their adorable invitations! There are even iron-on decals with the cute illustrations for your child to wear!And to keep your children busy until the party, Oliebollen created a Dress the Candycorn game where kids can

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500 Pieces of Prudent Advice

2009-09-28T21:19:00.007-05:00

I think every parent has an ongoing list of things they want to tell their children...hopes and dreams for their future. I know I do. And so does Jaime, the mother writing the blog 500 Pieces of Prudent Advice for My Baby Daughter.The site is full of thoughtful advice on makeup application, charity work, money issues, future dating, must-see movies, fashion trends, how to keep a home, etc.

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Paper Dolls

2009-09-26T08:19:00.005-05:00

My son was gifted with a paper cut art gift yesterday reminiscent of paper snowflakes by a girl in his class. He's actually been receiving a gift a week thus far from little girls...what a lady's man! But I digress... Back to the paper crafts...So when we arrived home yesterday, we began cutting out our own projects, which reminded me of paper dolls...which was how we ended up spending our

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Innate

2009-09-23T19:53:00.006-05:00

I recently discovered Innate, the maker of some stainless steel products I don't know how I lived without. There are three in particular I'd like to bring to your attention.First up is the Me-Me ($17 CAD). These sippy cups come in three colors: Gurly Pink, Puff Blue and Whirled Peas Green. It has an amazing shape that is spill resistant due to the silicone valve. It's easy for your little

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Mum-Mum

2009-09-22T19:14:00.003-05:00

Sorry for yet another baby snack idea this week, but I've been giving Hazel more snacks since she's teething up a storm (not to mention breakfasts are rushed with getting August to school and it's nice for Hazel to eat something on the walk each day). So snacks are on my mind and I figure there's a good chance they may be on yours too!One of Hazel's very favorite things are Mum-Mum rice rusks

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Boden Sweater Sale

2009-09-21T21:01:00.003-05:00

I was excited to receive the Boden sweater sale offer this morning because the weather is cooling down in Wisconsin and I'm getting dressed in a hurry so I can take my son to school. A good cardigan or pull over sweater can make me look put together. I thought I'd pass along the offer in case you were in the same boat...because it's a doozy!Boden's women's sweaters are now 20% off...this is in

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Belle's Biscuits

2009-09-20T19:13:00.003-05:00

My little Hazel is developing new teeth as well as an appetite for good flavors. So when some Belle's Biscuits arrived last week, she was all over them! These organic teething biscuits are delicious (I know, I tried them myself), and are substantial enough to hold up to an hour of nonstop gnawing! The unique heart shape is easy for her pudgy little hands to hold and they're wrapped in packages

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