huge sale at sckoon organics!

i cannot tell you how many pairs of the above flared organic cotton knit pants we have purchased since my son's birth 2 years ago...4? 5?  we even bought some for him to grow into.  they are so adorable on! anywhoo, sckoon organics makes 'em ($10 right now!), and the site has a great sale going on....up to 65% off!

finally a hooter hider that's subtle, sophisticated, and doesn't cook the baby in this heat.

as any of my friends can tell you, i am no hooter hider.

that came out wrong.

what i'm trying to say is that when i nurse my son, i do not feel compelled to hide my breast.  i'm not sure if it's my breastfeeding-activist-in-training side coming out or just a lack of embarrassment since my breasts can hardly been seen by the naked eye anyway.

if you ARE a hooter hider, rejoice!   there is finally a hooter hider cover up that does not resemble a tent with a print that lady miss kier would've worn in the "groove is in the heart" video....that all the while traps heat like a locked car in the summer.

baby bond has created a beautiful, minimal cotton jersey hooter hider in chic solids (charcoal, chocolate, black, navy $35) that comfortably crosses your chest like a simple baby sling with a small opening for your breast.   they have 3 different styles, one of which (see photo above) can cover your breasts for top of shirt nursing or can cover your post baby belly for those who prefer to lift their shirt to nurse (see photo below. your own shirt covers your breasts in this set up).

check them all out here.

beau-tee-ful organic fashion for mom.

just when i thought i might have to gag myself with a spoon at the sight of all the current barfarama 80's inspired fashion, a lovely friend (thanks, melissa!) shared the most refreshing and amazing organic line of clothing with me recently.   it's called mika organic, and you can gaze upon it here.

you too can be a walking billboard.

best $24 bucks i've spent lately.  they even have organic tees.

click here for all boycott bp tees in adult, baby, toddler, and dog sizes.

j. crew is rocking the mommy bikini universe!

j. crew (pics above and below) got wise to a mother's needs in the bikini department...

land's end has some pretty cute mom swim separates too!

stretch marks bikini

not only is this a beautiful, vintage style sexy bikini, but it covers some areas that may need it after baby!  you can find it at anthropologie for $176, and it comes in turquoise or black.

to go along with your paci...

....trust me,  you're going to want to buy a clip-on pacifier bungee---when the round natural pacis hit the floor, they roll for miles sometimes!  babies love to chew on these bungees, so you may want to buy an organic one.  binkee bungee makes the only organic one i've ever been able to find.  works great...you may want to buy 2.

need an enchanting and unique heirloom baby girl gift?

these dreamy kathleen whitaker bonnets made of heirloom hankies are meant to be worn by a baby girl during her infancy, then used later as her "something old" on her wedding day.  so pretty.  i love them.

wait until you see how beautiful these handmade bonnets are.

please click here to see her entire collection online.

sckoon organics on sale!

great baby and kids organic clothing site, sckoon, has a ton of cute stuff on sale and is offering free shipping until this sunday, dec 6th.

my son lives in the striped pants in every color.  the quality is awesome!

free shipping code is SCKOON2112.  expires this sunday dec 6th.

great soft-soled shoes for new walkers...

this line of shoes from pediped is perfect as it is the next best thing to barefoot walking.  babies that are just learning to walk are encouraged by doctors to do it barefoot or in soft leather sole shoes.  pediped was created by a couple in 2004 that saw a hole in the marketplace.  check out all of the cute styles here.  sizes start at newborn.  they also have a line for older kids with rubber soles that are "a smart choice for parents concerned about the long term development of their children's feet."

we've recently resorted to buying shoes for the first time for our one-year-old as they are the only way to keep him from pulling his socks off----plus, barefoot doesn't work so well in the winter....

UPDATE : save 15% with promo code DEC09 until december 31st.

baby registry : the one layette item that we couldn't have lived without

certainly everyone would have their own particular item here.  and honestly, i guess the true answer would have been diapers (though there is a school of parents that think babies shouldn't wear diapers...um, ok)....i digress....

baby gowns!  baby gowns is my answer!  my son wore them from day one until they were thread bare around the 4 month mark when we finally moved on from them.

the fact of the matter is that you are going to change a bajillion diapers in those first few months and the gown has the quickest and easiest access.   the snaps on onesies add extra work and pants are no easy feat.  plus, this way, dressing the baby becomes a much more pleasurable and quick experience for everyone.

additionally, they are great for baby to sleep in because they are like having a built in blankie.  they are also womblike and allow baby to feel his own limbs/legs as he gets to know his body.

if you can find a convertible gown, it will certainly come in handy too as it can transition into a pants onesie.

cutest organic clothing! on sale!

i love me some kate quinn organics.  she has the most adorable line of organic clothing that has fantastic vibrant colors and stylely styles for babies and kids.  right now, she is having a great sale.  here are details:

$20 off orders over $100--coupon code 20SSS09
$50 off orders over $200--coupon code 50SSS09

the best unique handmade baby gifts on etsy!

how dang cute are these little booties?  etsy has the most incredible assortment of handmade items for babies and kids.  it's a great site to check out when you want something extra special.

here are some of the artists (click on photo to link to etsy artist):