The Best of 2011 for Moms, Babies & Kids

Here’s a recap of Mommy Kudos favorite finds in 2011 for moms, babies and kids.
FOR MOMS
 
Bluum is latest and greatest for mom + baby! Bluum sends out a box of deluxe size samples for mom and baby each month. A perfect gift for a new mom!

Mama Mio Omega Body Buff.  This stuff ROCKS!

 

I really like Lands’ End Canvas clothing and accessories. They are modern and stylish, great quality and comfy too! I think Lands’ End Canvas is so great for moms who want to look nice easily without too much fuss. Be sure to check out their amazing sale prices too (like jeans for $16.99!!)!


Mint is a genius little robot that sweeps and mops your floors so that bare feet are always welcome in your home.  It is smart enough to know where it’s already been and where it still needs to clean.   Just put on a reusable microfiber or a disposable cleaning cloth, turn it on and watch it go to work while you instantly gain an extra hour or two.  Pretty amazing eh?! 

NewLeaf Clean safe cleaners to use with and around kids.

FOR BABIES

 Zuzii shoes.


Stainless steel Kleynamils

I seriously love these SweetSeats! Have you ever seen such an great booster seat? They are so cute and actually add to your decor unlike unsightly booster seats with hard to clean straps and buckles. SweetSeats are covered in a child-safe, food-friendly laminated cotton (a.k.a easy to clean).

I recently came across Kathe Kruse toys and dolls and cannot get over how adorable they are. It is so hard to pick just one of them.


FOR KIDS

Allergy Riders.  baking cups and flags that you can use to let party guests know which treats they can safely eat. They are brightly colored and clearly marked for specific allergies including gluten free, dairy and gluten free, egg free, dairy and egg free, dairy free, vegan, nut free.

Here’s a great book suggestion for the kids in your life: Bugs by the Numbers. This book tells you all about bugs with numeric facts. It is a clever and eye-catching way to learn about bugs.

 My kids Love the LeapPad Explorer!  There are so many ways to use it and it makes learning so much fun!

These are just a few favorites.  I look forward to many more great finds for moms, babies and kids in 2012.

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Uses for Q-tips & a Chance to Win Up to $1,000

Have you seen the new Q-tips® Precision Tips™?  I got to try some of these out and have been thinking of all the ways I could use the special precision tip.  I used them to apply my eye liner and was very impressed how I was able to get a perfect line.  Once I apply it I can then use the Q-tip to blend it.

I could see using the Q-tips® Precision Tips™ for painting tiny details on Christmas ornaments or Crafts.  There are many other ways to use Q-tips and here are some of my favorite ideas:


  • Q-tips® cotton swabs and Q-tips® Precision Tips™ are great for applying glue to models and arts and crafts projects. Use one tip to apply the glue and the other to remove any excess before it dries.
  • Q-tips® cotton swabs are great for applying medications and ointments to minor cuts and bruises – they are convenient, clean and disposable.
  • To fix makeup mistakes, just dip a dot of makeup remover on a Q-tips® cotton swab or Q-tips® Precision Tip™ – to erase it! Perfect for fixing a smudge without having to re-do your whole look.
  • Give yourself an at-home manicure and pedicure with Q-tips® Precision Tips™ by lightly moistening the end with nail polish remover to create your own “magic wand” that instantly erases unwanted mistakes.
  • Use Q-tips® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ to touch-up paint on cabinets or walls. Apply wood stain to cover scratches in furniture or floors.

Check out Q-tips Facebook page for more tips and to submit your tip for a chance to win* a $100 gift card of a grand prize worth $1,000.  Be sure to enter by 12/15.

Disclosure: I  was provided with Q-tips cotton swabs® and information about the product by RocketXL. Allopinions are 100% my own.

Only $10 for $20 to Spend at Old Navy!!

Right now at Groupon you can get a fantastic deal for Old Navy!  Pay only $10 for $20 to spend at Old Navy. That’s 50% off everything! Once you purchase the Groupon you can use it starting tomorrow 11/26. Valid from 11/26-12/24/11 at US Old Navy Stores only.  Buy 1 for your self and 1 as a gift.

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Mommy Kudos Gift Guide Day 15

 
Day 15
Welcome to day 15 of the Mommy Kudos Gift Guide.  I hope you have been getting some good gift ideas.  If you missed the previous days you can find them here.
 
Moms

  Sometimes you are just not sure what the perfect gift is even after lots of searching. For times like these I like to use Giftcertificates.com.  You can order gift certificates from hundreds of popular merchants like Gap, Ann Taylor, Barnes & Noble, TJMaxx, Crate & Barrel and more.  Then have them mailed out to yourself or the gift recipient.  They even have e-gift certificates to stores like Zappos, Overstock.com and more.


Babies

These books by Sara Gillingham are really cute with animals that are telling about each of their homes.  Each of the animals is a finger puppet that you see all throughout the book.  The stories are sweet and babies love interacting with the finger puppets.

Kids

I have long been a fan of Pottery Barn Kids.  They have such cute stuff for kids rooms!  I really like that they are now taking popular characters like Batman, Spider-man, Star Wars, and Curious George and incorporating them into their designs.  I like being able to give some more practical gifts for Christmas (like room decor) that my kids don’t necessarily see as practical because they have their favorite characters on them.   They also have great backpacks, lunch boxes, sleeping bags and more that would make great gifts. Check out their gift suggestions here.

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