Alloy Fall Preview

I just received the latest ALLOY catalog in the mail. I love their shoes and tees. Here are just a few of my faves:

(I love the fact that these are called the Trophy Wife Wedge)

Those who know me will understand my desire to remain a tomboy (with the tees) but my need to act my age (hence the sexy stilettos).

I Dare You!

This morning, I logged in to Twitter (isn't that what we all do while the coffee's brewing?) and noticed a post by @lilfootsmommy that said simply, "Challenge me."

I was intrigued. I felt like I was back in junior high and someone across from me just chose Dare during a round of Truth or Dare.

So, I challenged her. Alright, so this isn't exactly a crazy, off-the-wall feat that I've challenged her with but knowing how I felt about running - before I actually started running - I thought this was a good idea. I challenged her to buy a pair of ishoes (big sacrifice, I know) and run her little butt off (she mentioned wanting to lose weight).

Since I felt it only fair, I also mentioned that I'd take on this challenge myself to see how much weight I could drop before my Las Vegas trip next month. Not that I am in a competition with her, mind you, I just want to have a running buddy - so to speak - to keep me motivated and to help inspire me with her tales of success.

But wait --- What if Lil Foots Mommy is a marathon runner? What if she's reading my response right now and rolling her eyes at my "challenge?" God, I totally feel like I'm in junior high again...

I'm picking up a pair of ishoes for myself, either way. Ever since I heard @guykawasaki talk about them I've been meaning to purchase a pair. It's on my to-do list for the weekend. Oh, and since Guy spoke at Stanford, I thought too about purchasing a bike since I grew pretty attached to the one I rented for my 8 days on campus - another challenge to be made!

Gotta run...

Growing Up With Garnet Hill

Timer
(Happy Healthy Hip Parenting does not promote the use of Time-Outs)
$24.00


Hanger Organizer
$9.00


Rafters Surfer's Beach Flip-Flops
$5.00


Hoshi Dragon T-Shirt
$14.00


Zip Fleece Top
$24.00


Blocks Percale Sheets
$14.00


Camper Fall Appliqué Mary Jane
$54.00

In Good Company

Shop CompanyKids®

Foldable Floor Tray Table


Kids' Beach Chair


Skull Hearts and Tattoo Heart Bean Bag Covers


Chooka Rainboots
(They DO come in my size!)


Canvas Cargo Storage Bench and Ottoman


Natural Storage Units

L.A. Baby

I spent this last weekend in Los Angeles during one of the warmest weekends of the year (so far). Inside the convention center, hundreds of exhibitors crowded the hall for Baby Celebration L.A. as parents with babies and toddlers, moms-to-be, new dads and grandparents walked the aisles, no doubt just as overwhelmed as I was.

Here are several of the companies that were there with products or displays that caught my eye:

Yoga Hub

Obli Organics

Chicks-N-Chickens

Ochanga

Blueberry Diapers

Baby Butter Clothing


Blessence Maternity


Manny & Simon



Baby Cha-Cha


Sassabies

Heritage Makers: Stories From the Heart

Mixed Baby Greens

Lollypop Ink


Urban Youngster


Seada: Children's Footwear

Snobby Babies

Pomme bebe

Paper Mama

Hot Moms Club

Hugablocks

Summersky

ChicaBoo

Innovative Baby

Baby Swags

Nabi Baby

Zoobies

Sticks 'n Stones

Bella mama

Cricket & Monkey

Baby Jakes

new


Cat Bird Baby

L'oved baby

LAF

Sweet Shoes

Slick Sugar


Sandbox Rebel



Baby Spare Wear


Chez Shea Baby

Modern Me

These were just a few! More to come...

Hip, Hot Products for Babies & Tots

bebe POD From Prince Lionheart



Designer Baby Booties From Baby Bella Maya

Birthday Tees from Madison Rose, Inc.



Steal of the Day:
Stan by Vincent

Fun Dinner Spoons by Juvenile Solutions




Independent by Tomat Kids