little dictators

some of my friends have accused me of dressing like a 12-year-old. they are not entirely wrong. maybe this is why i have such affection for cute toddler clothes.

at the park the other day, i was literally chasing a little girl around trying to find out where she got her "cupcakes are the new black" shirt. fortunately…, i am a mom myself and apparently was not scary-looking enough with my toddler in tow for anyone to call the police. i did, however, find out where the shirt came from.

loyal army is a san-francisco based clothing company that makes super cute clothes for you and your tot. based in the japanese "kawaii" trend, their cartoony drawings and illustrations will keep your little one stylish and comfortable. cartoon skulls with bows? check! "future dj" illustrated tee? check! smiley rain cloud patterned onesie? double check!

added bonus? reasonable prices, a wide variety of styles to choose from (hoodies! onesies! kimono tops! t-shirts!) and the warm fuzzy feeling of supporting a small local business means extra cuteness for you and your little dictator.

click on the "small fries" link on the left side of their homepage to access the clothes that i would wear if i were a toddler.Подробнее

First Years Take & Toss Variety Pack!

last weekend, we finally took our 2 year old on an out of town trip. it made me realize something: toddlers need a lot of crap. i mean, a LOT. there's no more "quick throwing a bag together" factor. instead it's more like a "let's see how much crap we can fit in our car to keep …our child entertained, fed and at least mildly happy" factor.

if, like me, the mere thought of this has kept you from taking a vacation with your kid, then fear no more! the first years take & toss variety pack is filled with enough disposable, bpa-free plastic spoons, forks, bowls with lids and sippy cups to keep even the hungriest toddler satiated.

the rainbow-colored dishes are sturdy enough to stand up to your dishwasher or, let's say, being thrown from a high chair, yet at less than $15 for the entire set, you won't feel guilty about losing them.

now you're finally free to take that dream trip you always wanted! because i'm sure your ideal vacation is full of plasticware, toy trucks and children under 5.

*note: picture below is actually for a similar set. stupid fb won't let me put up the right photo. also available from amazon.com.Подробнее

Inchbug Bumpy Name Labels!

if, like me, you're currently personalizing your child's sippy cup in giant permanent marker, then, like me, you're probably searching for a less ghetto alternative. (not that my child's name written sideways in dirty pen isn't fashionable....)

inchbug bumpy name labels are custom printed stre…tchy rubber bands that fit snugly around your child's sippy or snack cup. they're dishwasher safe and are less likely to rub off than, say, giant black "permanent" marker. no more sticky label residue or smudgy black hands for you, savvy parent!

finally, a classy way to say to other kids, "hey! get your grubby mitts off my kid's snack cup!" this time, at least, you can say it with subtlety. and save the fisticuffs for next time.Подробнее