It's time to start thinking about Halloween!

Some favorite halloween costumes year after year are monkeys, pigs, bumble bees, lady bugs and cows. If you're little one is dressing up as one of these classics this year, coordinate their costume with one of our adorable pair of hand painted shoes!

Hand Sanitizer

A couple of days ago, I went in to the other room where my boys were playing, to find that they had gotten into a travel size bottle of hand sanitizer. By the time I saw them, the 2 oz bottle was completely empty. I found a tiny puddle on the floor, but I could not find the rest. I'm convinced that between the two of them they ate the remaining amount. I immediately panicked and wondered if I should rush them to the doctors office or wait to see if anything seems wrong . I decided to wait, not letting them leave my side, until I knew that they were alright. All I kept thinking about, however, was that e-mail that was circulating recently about a kid who licked his hand (which had sanitizer on it) and had to have his stomach pumped! Luckily, everything turned out okay.
It sure is scary being a parent!

The Waiting Band

We've found the perfect ring! The Waiting Band™ is a open-ended sterling silver ring engraved with one of four personal messages on the inside (little one, always, miracle, and one love, for life). Designed to fit throughout your entire pregnancy, this ring will expand to fit mommy's growing finger. Buy one at craftybabies.com for $115.00 (Plus FREE SHIPPING): The Waiting Band

Warning! This blog post is graphic!

I was in working in my office when I heard the boys wake up from their nap. Since they weren't fussing, I let them stay in there for a bit while a finished up a few things. When I went to go get them, I found that Zachary had his diaper off and had pooped. As if that wasn't bad enough, he then proceeded to take the poop and literally "finger paint" with it. It was everywhere. It was all over him, all over his sheets, sides of the crib, toys, etc. I stood there in shock for a couple of seconds and then thought to myself... "I can either get really upset or go and get the camera." I figured it was too priceless to not "capture the moment." So, here are the very graphic pictures that I have to share with you. Doesn't my son look so innocent?

Look for our necklaces at these fine retailers!

We are thrilled to announce that our mommy necklace line has been picked up by some other online retailers. Currently, our line of mommy necklaces can also be purchased on forgetmenotkids.com and minimebabygear.com. We are also working with some additional retailers who are interested in carrying our line!

Be careful what you teach your children. They may remember it forever!

A couple days ago, I was making toast and we were at the end of the loaf of bread. My husband offered to take the heel claiming that the heel is where all the vitamins and "good stuff" is. After thinking about what he said, I thought, "this doesn't make sense... a loaf of bread is baked from a single piece of dough. How could the heel have more vitamins?" After saying this to him, he said, "I guess you're right. It doesn't make sense. That's just what my mom use to always tell me."

It's funny how even as an adult, you can carry things that your parents told you on through to your adulthood. I'm sure my mother-in-law told him this, simply so the heel would be eaten and wouldn't go to waste! And, after all these years, my husband still remembers what his mom taught him.

Poop Stories

Mommieswithstyle.com is one of my favorite websites. Right now, they are having a hilarious contest. Share one of your poopy diaper stories and be entered to win one of 5 Skip Hop Diaper Bags! Click Here for details.

Here's the story the I submitted:

I had put my twins down for their daily nap. 2 hours later, I heard that they were awake, but hadn't gone in to get them up yet. When I finally go to get them, I hear one of my boys saying "mine" outside the door. I walk in to find that one of my son's had pooped, taken off his diaper and had handed a poop nugget over to his brother in the crib next to him. He was yelling "mine" at him in order to get the poop back. When I told my husband about what happened, his response was "he's right, it was his." Men.

New Sesame Street Episodes

Turning on Sesame Street in the morning is the only (uninterrupted) way that I am able to get myself ready in the morning. After watching every episode over and over, I was thrilled this morning when I turned on the TV and there was a new episode! I just did an online search to find out more. Apparently, yesterday was the premiere of Sesame Street's 38th season.

Being a mom, these are the things that excite me these days :)

Another Toy Recall!

This is getting ridiculous...

Mattel recalled 9 million Chinese-made toys, including Polly Pocket play sets and Batman action figures, because of dangers to children from lead paint or tiny magnets that could be swallowed. Read Entire Article

Mei Tai Baby Carriers

We've added some new styles to our line of mei tai carriers. To see our entire line, visit our website, mei tai carriers. Some things to know about Mei Tai Baby Carriers...

• The wider seat base of a mei tai baby carrier means that your baby is seated inside the baby carrier, not hanging down with legs dangling.
• Wider, lightly padded shoulder straps provide excellent two-shouldered weight distribution.
• Mei tai baby carriers are extremely versatile! Carry your baby on front, on back, and on your hip.
• Mei tai baby carriers are long-lived! Use your mei tai baby carrier with a newborn as easily as with a 2-year-old.
• Discreet breastfeeding is possible in the baby carrier.

OC Parenting Event

If you live in the OC area, stop by The Block at Orange on Saturday, August 11th for the Parenting and Kids Expo. The event is from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

The hottest family products and services will be on display. Plus, the Parenting Expo will offer fun, crafts and entertainment for the entire family, like clowns, face painting, magic, story times and giveaways.

Look for our postcard (shown above) in the free goodie bags that will be given away at the event!

Accidental Buzz Cut

To help save a little money, I've always been the boy's hair dresser. Tonight, as I went to give them a hair cut, I accidentally gave Ryan a buzz cut. The boys were playing with the razor attachments and I thought I grabbed the biggest attachment, but apparently I didn't. After one buzzed stripe down the middle, I had to finish what I started. He still looks cute, but I was certainly shocked. I was laughing so hard, I apparently didn't finish. Looks like I need to touch up the sides a little bit tomorrow.

Fisher-Price Recall

Fisher-Price is recalling 83 types of Chinese-made toys - including the popular Big Bird, Elmo, Dora and Diego characters - because their paint contains excessive amounts of lead. Read entire article here (also includes a complete list of recalled items).

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