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Mia Bossi Diaper Bags Are On Hautelook Today!

29 Dec posted by renee

Attention mamas! Are you looking for a cool diaper bag (yes, I said those words in the same sentence) that will fit everything you need and match your style? Well then you’re in luck! Hautelook is running a sale on Mia Bossi diaper bags today that you seriously don’t want to miss.

I was gifted one of these fabulous bags six years ago by Hello Little One’s main lady, Jenny, and two other awesome friends and it is still in use today. They’re well-made, sturdy, stylish, functional and can be used as a great carry on once your gear-toting baby days are behind you. Prices through the Hautelook sale are over 60% off so grab yours before they’re gone!

1. Maria Diaper Bag ($150) 2. Reese Diaper Bag ($140) 3. Lyndsey Diaper Bag ($140) 4. Caryn Diaper Bag ($150)

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Organic Baby Food (in a Pouch!)

1 Feb posted by jenny

I just had my second baby boy in May ’10 and it’s amazing how many different products have jumped on the market since my first son was born. The biggest difference to me is how readily available organic baby food is. I no longer have to make the trek to the specialty grocers… it’s right on the shelf front and center with all the other jarred mainstays. And, there are a ton of different brands too! Three of my favs happen to be Plum Organics, Happy Baby and Bella Baby:

Plum Organics is the first ‘pouch’ I tried, and baby Nate loves every combo. I like the generous portion size of 4.22 oz which is a bit more than your average stage two jar. Plum also sells a spoon you can pop right on the end of the pouch for super portable feeding.

Happy Baby’s pouches are similar to Plum, and I really love some of their combos like banana, blueberry and beets (my toddler actually grabbed one and ate it right out of the pouch and wouldn’t give it back!). I like Happy Baby as a company too — they partner with Project Peanut Butter to feed malnourished children in Malawi. They have excellent toddler food as well.

Bella Baby is actually a frozen baby food product, which takes a bit more time to prepare, but it means there’s no ascorbic acid to preserve the food — a huge plus for babies with that kind of sensitivity. Each pouch has only one type of food, so you can mix and match, which I think is a great idea for creating variety. The pouches are also great for teething babies: you can open the top, wrap the bottom in a paper towel and allow them to suck on the frozen food.

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Filed Under: Baby Business, Baby Food, Dairy-Free, Mommy-hood

Gwen Stefani Designed Custom Bugaboo Stroller

1 Dec posted by jenny

Gwen Stefani’s designs seem to be everywhere these days, and her latest stamp of personality is on a one-of-a-kind Bugaboo Cameleon stroller that will be auctioned off on Ebay. 100% of the proceeds going to the Global Fund in honor of World AIDS Day. The auction starts today and will run through December 5th. I am so curious what the winning bid will be, aren’t you?

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Lovedtwice.org: Donating your gently used newborn clothes to a great cause

3 Aug posted by jenny

I recently read about a charity organization based out of California called "Loved Twice." Started in 2005, Loved Twice is the brainchild of Lisa Klein, who started her mission by sending newborn clothing she had collected from her friends to a church in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. Loved Twice has donated over 20,000 pounds of recycled baby clothing to more than 3,000 newborns in need. I love this idea and am planning on sending some clothing their way… especially since my boys seem to wear a onesie only once before they grow out of it. They also take tax deductible cash donations.

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Favorite Gift Idea: A is for Abigail, D is for Desmond, L is for Leonardo, …

21 Jan posted by jenny

One of my favorite presents to give new parents is a book. I worked in the education field for 23 years and firmly believe, the key to a good education and a promising future is the ability to read and reading comprehension. So naturally, giving books feels so right to me. I know that others may do the same, as giving books to newborns is something that has always been done. However, I do try to make it a little more meaningful. Before purchasing the book, I find out the name of the baby and buy a book with the baby’s name in the title. Here are a few examples of baby’s names and books available:

Desmond – “Desmond and the Naughty Bugs”
Vincent – “Vincent’s Colors” (a beautiful book introducing colors through Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings)
Lily – “Miss Lily’s Fabulous Pink Feather Boa”
David – “Oh, David!”
Tyler – “Tyler & His Solve-a-Matic Machine”
Abigail – “A is for Abigail”
and for my grandson Leonardo, “Leonardo, Beautiful Dreamer” (the story of Leonardo DaVinci)

These make wonderful gifts and create special memories. This gift idea also works so well for birthdays and other important events in a child’s life. I have found the easiest way to find these special books is through amazon.com. Type in the child’s name and search under “children’s books”. Give the gift of reading!