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Saturday Deal Round-Up: 11/21
Don't miss Oeuf's Baby sale. Spring and Fall designs are 40-50% off. My pick? The reversible hoodie. Time for Toys! Target has the popular 7in-1 Maximus Bakugan for $34.99 Tees are 30% savings at Planet Mom! That's right, EVERYTHING IS ON SALE at www.PlanetMomTShirts.com through the end of November. Maybe "I'm a tweetheart?" Totsy.com --moms best resource for baby gear and fashions at deep discounts. Weekend sales include Hape toys at 40% off and Nomie Baby car seat covers at 40%. Tori Spelling's new line, Little Maven goes up on Monday. Not a member yet? Join here. Fat Brain Toys--Through Monday, November 23rd, get $5.00 OFF your next purchase of at least $25. Use promotion code NP-8238 during checkout to take advantage of this special offer. Don't forget the flowers this Thanksgiving! FREE Thanksgiving Centerpiece Upgrade from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM  Momtrends Great Holiday Gifts #8
The fabric tents from Lucy & Michael are simply awesome. Children can completely loose themselves in play when tucked inside this roomy hideout. Having a play space that is chic as well as inspiring--that's something the whole family can celebrate. Now I'm all for pillow forts and kid nests built under the dining room table, but there's something to be said about a tent that can stay erected day in and day out. Set this up and it'll serve as a clubhouse for your children. If you ever desire, you can tie it back up for storage (but why would you want to do that?) We got this tent about two years ago for a Babble.com article I wrote. Get ready, the price is $320, but I've got to tell you it still looks fabulous and we still use it every week. We have concerts, meetings, giggle fits and story time in ours. For all you doting grandparents, or for moms who want to splurge on a big gift this year, I promise the Lucy & Michael tents will be a hit. The tents are handmade in Houston, TX and are 5 feet square and stand 5 feet tall when open; when closed they stand 6 feet tall.  Friday Food: Tatsoi
This summer we spotted Tatsoi at our local market. I was stumped about the leafy green and did some research. Turns out this sweet vegetable is related to Bok Choy. Once I found that out, I decided to make an Asian stir-fry. Now it is a regular side dish on our table. Ingredients 1 bunch Tatsoi cleaned and trimmed of stalks at the bottom 1 clove crushed garlic 1 tsp seasame oil 2 tsp. soy sauce 2 tsp grated ginger Directions Boil a large pot of water. When water is at a rapid boil, add cleaned tatsoi greens for about 2 minutes. Blanch (drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process). Set aside. 
Heat oil, add garlic and stir for abt. 1 minute. Add ginger, stir 30 seconds. Add greens, stir about 5 minutes. Add soy sauce. Remove from heat. This is an excellent pairing with salmon or another fatty, meaty fish. Enjoy!  Momtrends Great Holiday Gifts #7
Thanks to a series of movies the penguin is now one of the hottest animals around. From plush toys to animated series, these waddling little fellows are everywhere. For me, I'd pick this clever pop-up toys as a favorite. This Percy Penguin Jack in the Box from Jack Rabbit Creations is old school in its construction, but trendy in its design. This toy is made of wonderfully vintage materials (not a ton of plastic--horray!) and is a smile-inducing find. The plush penguin will be a new best friend in your house. Percy Penguin plays "Puttin' on the Ritz"when you spin the dial. Ages 18 mos.+ ($32). And you guessed it...no batteries required. Jack Rabbit Creations did not pay for this post.
 Trendy Thursday: Stella McCartney for Gap Kids
Yesterday Momtrends braved the crowds on 5th Avenue in NYC to check out the hottest new designer + big brand marketing event: Stella McCartney for Gap Kids. Yes indeed there was excitement in the store. The display was wrecked as trendy NYC moms sorted through the offerings. The line was done in muted tones: gray, shell pink and soft green. Most of the special pieces were well on the way to being sold out. Overall I'd say the line was strongest when it came to embellished tees and knit sweaters. For boys, the Sgt. Pepper jacket looks great--but be warned it runs small and has a very snug fit (probably not for the playground).  What did I buy? The corduroy short ($48) which I will layer with the tights we already have, and a "necklace tee" that is now soldout online and in store.
What did I notice? Tons of petite moms snapping up the boys and girls cloes in size XL to wear themselves. I also noticed some of the fabrics were itchy and there were tons of loose threads--not the best quality, but definitely high style. Overall I give the debut collection a solid B. And I wish there were more embellished tees..maybe the next go round. Want more? Check out this Wordless Wednesday Post.  More Recent Articles |
