Holiday Project 2006: Good Shepherd

Holiday Project: stride rite is one of the many companies that participated in our 2006 Holiday Project.  In lieu of payment for this ad, they sent over $450 of their products to Good Shepherd Services, a leading youth development and family service agency that serves over 18,000 clients a year.

This summer, it is all about color like Scuba, Jade, Beach Glass and Fiesta bright colors. Look for colorful details such as flowers and butterflies, gem and patent leather accents for shine  and  sandals are for any occasion, the park, the beach or a party whether it be thong sandal or closed toe sandal.  There are no rules this season when it comes to color.   And with the summer heat, keep in mind when you are shopping for shoes for your little ones make sure they are flexible, comfortable and made with breathable fabrics to keep your child’s foot cool and blister free.

Celebrity moms like Jennifer Garner, Brooke Burke and Angelina Jolie adore stride rite’s fun styles for their comfort-conscious playful designs, fashion-forward details plus they are flexible and designed for every stage of their child’s growing foot.

stride rite has styles for every milestone this summer from the beach to the playground. Check out some of the cutest and hottest styles celeb moms love for their little ones: 

Argo- The perfect fusion of sneaker and sandal — a traditional athletic-style sandal with a closed toe. Plus his big brother can get a matching pair as this style ranges from baby to youth. 

Pebbles – This sandal is perfect for a tea party or at the playground, as Violet Affleck enjoys wearing them at the park.  

Sweet Tooth – Prewalkers never looked so sweet! Heaven Rain Charvet is already dressing to impress with these prefect prewalkers for tiny growing feet. 

Del Mar – Perfect for the pool, the beach or splashing through puddles. This quick dry collection is designed to get wet.
 

And now is the perfect time to grab these summer fashions for yourlittle ones. For a limited time, stride rite is offering FREE SHIPPINGon purchases over $75 until May 29!

Holiday Project: Princess Katie & Racer Steve donated their concert to Good Shepherd by performing at the social work agency’s annual holiday party for their clients.  Good Shepherd is a leading youth development and family service agency that serves over 18,000 clients a year.

"Don’t let the name fool you — this Manhattan-based musical duo stirs up some seriously rockin’ music."
        – Publishers Weekly 

Princess Katie & Racer Steve’s debut CD, Songs For the Coolest Kids, whips up ultra-cool royal rock, reggae, country, pop and dance music for kids and their most noble parental units!  Rock out as Princess Katie, Racer Steve, Judo Champ Billy and Super Chef Jeff stir up hip, catchy music with cool lyrics that tackle issues many children face every day — bullying, telling the truth, managing feelings, and more.

Princess Katie and Racer Steve began working with children by volunteering at hospitals dressed as popular kids’ TV and movie characters.  Soon after, they decided to "step it up" and entertain the kids with music and so, the characters of Princess Katie and Racer Steve were born!  Princess Katie & Racer Steve perform high-energy shows of original music that both kids and their parents can enjoy together!   

To listen to music clips and purchase “Songs For The Coolest Kids” go to: www.princessracer.com.

Check out the Princess Katie & Racer Steve review on the Celebrity Baby Blog Reviews.

Click Continue Reading to see photos and videos from Princess Katie & Racer Steve’s performance at Good Shepherd’s holiday party.

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Holiday Project: Maclaren is one of the many companies participating in our Holiday Project.  In lieu of payment for this ad, they have sent a 2006 Techno XLR and Universal Organizer to Good Shepherd, a leading youth development and family service agency that serves over 18,000 clients a year. The following review was originally posted on our Reviews site on October 31st.

We have former airline pilot and aeronautical engineer Owen Maclaren to thank for the umbrella-fold baby stroller, liberating us from the bulky pram.  Now, 40 years later, Maclaren, is innovating once again with a new stroller designed for the larger child.  Based on their bestseller, the Techno XT, the Techno XLR offers a higher weight and width accommodation. The XLR is a full-feature stroller that can hold up to 65 pounds of kid- that’s 10 pounds more than the Techno XT, and more than any other stroller currently on the market- and is 10% wider than the Techno XT. 

This stroller is not meant for your sixth grader, though!  Responding to the requests of parents with larger children, Maclaren has met a need that is becoming more prevalent.  A recent US government study showed that more than 23% of children ages 2 through 5 are currently overweight, and a recent study published in Pediatrics estimates that more than 280,000 children in the US are too big for the standard car seat.

The Techno XLR can be used from birth, all the way up to when they weigh 65 pounds.  It will accommodate major manufacturers’ infant car seats with the included adaptor bar.  Retailing for $350, the Techno XLR will be available beginning in December 2006.

Kiersten from New York City and mom to 15 month old Finn, took the Techno XLR for a test drive.  Here’s what she told us:

We’ve been running around in our new XLR for a few days now and it’s 
really terrific. The biggest plus is  obviously the size. At 15 months, Finn is over 30 pounds, over 33" and getting bigger by the day, so 
he’s starting to overflow his Bugaboo Frog and Maclaren Techno. This new XLR is super 
spacious.  Unlike our other Maclaren stroller, Finn’s body doesn’t overhang.  Not only is the seat deeper and wider, it has a nice big basket, tall, adjustable handlebars, 
reflective trim, 2 pockets on the back of the hood and big wheels. It 
handles well, even over curbs and bumpy, broken sidewalks. Despite 
the fact that it’s larger, it’s still compact enough for running 
errands in the city or for stowing in the trunk or our apartment. The 
canopy is especially nice. It has great coverage, unzips for even 
more coverage and has a viewing window on top, so I can actually see 
what he’s doing. The grey color is not the most exciting, but the 2007 model 
will offer more choices. It comes with a reversible seat pad and 
shoulder strap covers, an infant head support and a car seat adapter. 
I personally would prefer a boot since I probably won’t use a car 
seat, but it is nice that the adapter is included. There are snaps 
for the boot, but one was not included with this model. Overall, it’s 
a great, functional stroller that will easily take you from birth 
until you no longer need a stroller.

Holiday Project: Doody Baby is one of the many companies participating in our Holiday Project.  In lieu of payment for this ad, they have sent over $450 of their products to Good Shepherd, a leading youth development and family service agency that serves over 18,000 clients a year.

Doody Baby is your one-stop children’s boutique shop where you will find hip clothing, celebrity baby style, unique baby gifts, designer diaper bags, nursery decor, crib bedding and much more. Featuring hip designers like Flowers by Zoe, Kate Mack, Little Mass, Inky Dink, Knuckleheads and much more, there’s no wonder why Doody Baby is the online boutique to shop for all your fashion needs.

If you want the same style as your favorite celebrity mom, Doody Baby is the place for you.  Shop Doody Baby’s Celebrity Style section, which features clothing, shoes, and accessories that have been seen on your favorite celebrity kids.

Doody Baby is proud to support Good Shepherd Services by donating popular items amongst celebrity parents such as blankets, tees, onesies, and plush chenille bibs.

Just for Celebrity Baby Blog Readers: Use coupon CBB10 and save 10% off your order of $100 or more.

Holiday Project: euro-baby is one of the many companies participating in our Holiday Project.  In lieu of payment for this ad, they have sent over $450 of their products to Good Shepherd, a leading youth development and family service agency that serves over 18,000 clients a year.   You can help Good Shepherd too by becoming a Family Santa.

Want the best baby products from Europe? euro-baby is proud to be the exclusive North American distributor for the Micralite stroller, Geuther high chair and the Red Castle Carrier. Haven’t heard of them? You soon will as these products are being featured in Pregnancy and Newborn, Pregnancy, American Baby and Fit Pregnancy, not to mention numerous blogs and quality sites like this.

Micralite Fastfold and Newborn system
Top sellers to date have been the Micralite Fastfold and Newborn system (pictured left), agguably one of the most unique, Upscale coach systems on the market today. With its patented Fast Fold, the Micralite stands upright when folded and weighs a mere 13.8 lbs. Its unique design makes this stroller so easy to maneuver, and the adjustable handles allow parents of all sizes to be comfortable. Car seat adapters are available for Maxi-Cosi, and will be available for Graco Snug Ride and SafeFit seats in January. One very unique feature is that the Micralite strollers come with a Limited Lifetime Warranty for the original purchasers…   

Red Castle Sport Baby Carrier – Cuddle your Baby in Comfort!
If you are looking for a baby carrier that offers a safe, secure, comfortable fit for both parent and baby… wide, ergonomic, well padded shoulder strap and waist belt for Mom or Dad; and one that transfers babies weight to hips vs. back and neck… look no further. The international award-winning Red Castle Sport Carrier is all those things and more… unique, innovative, and versatile …it evolves as baby grows, and allows the wearer complete freedom of movement. The Red Castle Carrier is the only model that provides multiple positions to carry your baby in comfort.  You never have to remove baby to change positions… and its large hood and easy maneuverability allows for discreet breastfeeding.

Watch for celebrity sightings featuring these and other euro-baby products soon!

Holiday Project: Skip Hop is one of the many companies participating in our Holiday Project.  Inlieu of payment for this ad, they have sent over $450 of their products to Good Shepherd, a leading youthdevelopment and family service agency that serves over 18,000 clients ayear.   

Skip Hop, the original innovators of the Duo diaper bag, is taking parenting products into a new age by redefining key baby care items. Their new Home and Nursery Essentials line features three products The Splash, Chow and Toolbox. The essentials are iconic in design as well as extremely functional.  These are everyday objects that beautify the living space, reflecting the joy parents feel when welcoming their new baby while remaining harmonious with the contemporary home.

Splash is a modern bottle drying rack that is the perfect addition to any kitchen.Chow is a contemporary baby food organizer and is the ideal accessory for the kitchen or pantry. Toolbox is the answer to clutter in the baby’s room.

Most recently two Raspberry Toolboxes were gifted to Kim Porter and Sean "Diddy" Combs at their pink baby shower—they loved them!

Celebs are big fans of the Skip Hop family of products. Courteney Cox can be seen toting her Duo in blue camouflage. Rachel Weisz carries her black Expo out and about in NYC. Elizabeth Shue is a proud owner of the Dash in chocolate with pink trim.A perfect gift for the holiday is Skip Hop’s newest addition, the Duo Glam.Skip Hop "glams" up the Duo up with a great mod patterned cottoncanvas and beautiful hardware and details.

For more information, please visit: www.skiphop.com.

Holiday Project: Bumble Bags is one of the many companies participating in our Holiday Project.  Inlieu of payment for this ad, they have sent over $450 of their products to Good Shepherd, a leading youthdevelopment and family service agency that serves over 18,000 clients ayear.   You can help Good Shepherd too by becoming a Family Santa.

The Bumble Bags® collection caters to fashion savvy mommies who are looking for stylish and chic accessories. Our team of experienced designers and talented graphic artists work together in developing our trend setting products to bring moms the latest in fashion from around the globe.

Bumble Bags are carried by some of Hollywood’s hottest talent including Jennifer Garner (Jessica Mocha Stripe), Reese Witherspoon (Jessica Pink Pucci), Britney Spears (Jessica Blue Latte), Melania Trump (Kimberly Blue Latte), Mariska Hargitay (Jessica Blue Latte) and most recently new mom-to-be Amanda Peet (Kimberly Lemon Lime Dot).

Bumble Bags have been featured on numerous television shows including NBC show "Extra," E Entertainment and most recently The Style Network’s show "Style Her Famous." 

The Bumble Bags diaper bag collection consists of 3 diaper bags- Jessica Messenger/Backpack (pictured left in Pink Paisley), Kimberly or Kimberly Tote Bag, Madeline or Madeline Hanging Stroller/Backpack (pictured below). Each style is available in a wide array of exclusive prints designed especially for our stylish moms by Bumble Bags. All diaper bags are water resistant and features our signature stain-resistant coating, making them not only beautiful to look at, but even easier to care for.

The Bumble Bags car seat cover collection features an Infant and Toddler size cover or accessories to complement our diaper bags. Each car seat cover is machine washable, stain-resistant, water-resistant and fits most standard car seats. 

Our most popular bag is the Jessica Messenger/Backpack due to it’s spacious design, multiple pockets and ability to be worn 4 different ways including on the stroller and as a backpack. 

Our new Madeline Hanging Stroller/Backpack has been increasingly popular thanks to it’s streamlined backpack design and it’s pop out stroller straps that allow it to be hung neatly from the stroller handle bars. 

For more information or to find a store near you, please visit www.bumblebags.com.

Holiday Project: Lil’ Dipper is one of the many companies participating in our Holiday Project.  Inlieu of payment for this ad, they have sent over $350 of their products to Good Shepherd, a leading youthdevelopment and family service agency that serves over 18,000 clients ayear.   You can help Good Shepherd too by becoming a Family Santa.

A favorite of celebrity and in-the-know parents, Lil’ Dipper®skincare has been gifted to Tom & Katie, Angelina & Brad, Madonna & Guy, and many, many more.  But we are most thrilled at the opportunity to give our Essentials Gift Set and brand-new Lil’StarterSet™ to benefit Good Shepherd Services.  Now some of the most deserving families can enjoy the same products that used daily by Reese Witherspoon, Marie Louise Parker, and discerning parents across the country.

Lovingly formulated and extensively tested, Lil’ Dipper baby & infant skin care products are packed with nature’s own therapies, including aloe, lavender & chamomile extracts, and vitamins A, B, D & E.  Dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic, the products do not contain alcohol, mineral oil, petrolatum, DEA, MEA, TEA or dyes.  Of course, the products are never tested on animals.

Media darlings since their launch, Lil’ Dipper products have been featured in Child Magazine, Parents-Baby Magazine, Fit Pregnancy, UrbanBabyDaily, Us Weekly, Womens Wear Daily, Life & Style, and more!

You can find Lil’ Dipper products at select boutiques, spas and online retailers across the country, including at SkinCareLab, SkinCareLab.com, the SoHo, NY spa owned by celebrity dermatologist Dr. Brad Katchen.

Holiday Project: These Two Girls/Woobee is one of the many companies participating in our Holiday Project.  Inlieu of payment for this ad, they have sent over $450 of their products to Good Shepherd, a leading youthdevelopment and family service agency that serves over 18,000 clients ayear.   

These Two Girls owner and designer Heather Correa wanted her own two children to be stylishly swaddled and protected from wet & breezy conditions, so she designed the amazing All Weather Woobee Blanket, Woobee Bib and Woobee Burp.

Heather’s focus is locally sewn, hip and luxurious products durable enough for parents to use every day.  Style is important to parents and the Woobee collection has it in spades with 3 fabric choice in 10 different color combinations including a smokin’ hot leopard print, blueberry plush Woobee Plush Blueberry Blanket, and turquoise velvets. All Woobee Products have a nylon backing with a DWR (durable weather resistant) coating that acts as a protective barrier for your child, while the minky-soft front fabrics create a wonderful surface to lie on or snuggle. 

What makes a Woobee Blanket so special?  It’s not just the amazing materials, but the innovative tie design allows you to attach your Woobee Blanket to strollers, front packs, infant car seats, slings, or anything else you can imagine. Check out our Woobee Guide for just a few examples. Whether you are going to an outdoor event, the beach, for a walk, or just from the house to the car, grab your Woobee Blanket to keep your child cozy and comfortable in any season.

These Two Girls Woobee Bibs have established quite a following (especially with parents of drooling babies). Specially designed to look great and be highly effective, the nylon backing keeps babies/children clean and dry while the front pocket design catches messy spill and excess drool. The adorable Woobee leopard print bib is a best seller!

Keep an eye out for new spring colors with some lighter tones and we now offer made-to-order Luxe Woobee’s (38" x 56") and DeLuxe Woobee’s (56" x 72").

Holiday Project: Little Me is one of the many companies participating in our Holiday Project.  Inlieu of payment for this ad, they have sent over $450 of their products to Good Shepherd, a leading youthdevelopment and family service agency that serves over 18,000 clients ayear. 

At the heart of Little Me is discoverhood, those first fleeting years when newborns transform into young toddlers.  We have been creating unique clothing for over nine decades that celebrates this magical time; products that let little ones be little. Little Me has an array of innovative baby layette, apparel and acessories that nuture.  We never use tweed, leather or any grown-up material.   We use fabrics like soft cotton, terrycloth and velour.  We believe babies should always be compfortable, snuggly and safe–free to do what they do best: play, sleep, eat and thrive. Let them-and yourself-enjoy the wonder while it lasts.   

Visit us at http://www.littleme.com.