Shopping Guide

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Crayon Rocks

What: Some of the most delightful artisan-crafted toys and wares from around the world.
Why We Love It: Without having to spend time researching, you can know that these toys are going to be safe and fun for your children.  Their products are beautiful, imaginative, long-lasting and made from natural and sustainable materials.
Shop Here For: Charming wooden figures and farmhouses by Ostheimer, cloth and wood play food (no matter how you slice it, every child loves play food!), unique craft supplies and fun room décor.
Our Favorites: No child should be without the store’s most popular item, Crayon Rocks ($7). So simple, yet so cool.  And the new wool and cotton dolls by Viola Studio ($38-$56) are as funky as they are adorable (you can even order a custom doll to look like your child!). Don’t miss the tiny felt baby shoes ($32)… how can you not want a pair in every style?

I’m addicted to dessert-scented bath and body products so you can imagine how my jaw dropped when I saw the list of over 80 scents at TheBodyBakery.com. Reading the list of “flavors,” I am not ashamed to admit that I started drooling. Click to continue reading »

Classic Bendable Gumby

KitesTailsToys.com
What: An online toy store specializing in every kind of toy imaginable including hard-to-find classics from mom and dad’s childhood.
Why We Love It: If you are shopping only for Made in the U.S.A. toys these days, there is a filter you can use to make your browsing easier (you can search for toys Made in Germany as well). Also, local customers can stop by the facility to pick items up and save on shipping.
Shop Here For: Classics from your childhood like Gumby and Friends ($5-$10) or Pink Panther ($8.99) and more modern baubles like Melissa & Doug ($9.99-$129.99) or Baby Einstein ($7-$20).
Our Favorites: Not that we are encouraging you to you buy these for your kids, but we haven’t seen candy cigarettes ($10) in years! Also, these awesome Water Balloon Launchers ($10-$16) make us wish we were ten again.
CBB Deal: Save $10 off any Schleich order over $50 when you use code Schleich50 (expires June 30, 2009). Free UPS Ground shipping is always offered for orders over $100 (within the continental US).

ShopBabyTrends.com
What: All your favorite designer duds for babies and kids at one cool site.
Why We Love It: It’s like a one-stop shop for all the fashions celebrity babies are wearing! Plus, with free priority shipping on all orders, free returns, and a price-match guarantee, you really can’t go wrong.
Shop Here For: The lines you love — from sizes 0-6. Biscotti, Ed Hardy, Juicy Couture, Ooh La La Couture, Splendid Littles, and Original Penguin.
Our Favorites: Adorable swimwear from Kate Mack, Flowers by Zoe, and Melissa Odabash will dazzle on the beach this year. Gift sets from Serena and Lily ($68 ) and Bambini ($74) are perfect for new moms. And we love that they have all kinds of amazing denim — 7 for all mankind, True Religion, Earnest Sewn, and Joe’s Jeans — for girls and (yay!) boys.
CBB Deal: Save 20% on all purchases when you use the code CBB20 (expires February 28, 2009).

WebUndies.com
What: Fun pj’s, undies and t-shirts adorned with everyone’s favorite superheros, TV characters and tween idols.
Why We Love It: Officially licensed loungewear at least 30% off the retail price? What’s not to love?!
Shop Here For: Pajamas and underwear for every season in styles for kids, mom and dad too.
Our Favorites: Really hard-to-find selections like Curious George pajamas for girls and Dark Knight themed pajamas (which come as a three-piece set). Also, who doesn’t have a tween in their life who would appreciate the I’m Crushing on Nick Jonas tee.
Deal: Free shipping on all purchases $75 and over.

Stephen Joseph Hippo Nap Mat ($48)

Sugarplum Dreams
What: A chic boutique with an extensive selection of everything from new baby gifts to big kid bedding, and just about everything in between.
Why We Love It: Treats every customer like a celebrity mom by catering to their every whim. Whether you need custom linens, a handmade bow or — if you’re lucky enough to live near the flagship store in San Antonio, Texas — personalized nursery design services, the staff will do their very best to make your experience one-of-a-kind. Be sure to take advantage of the gift wrapping service ($5), as well; the designer papers and organza ribbons are so gorgeous, it almost feels wrong to unwrap!
Shop Here For: Anything and everything for baby’s room. Customized wall decor by Drooz Studio ($96-$169), cribs by Stanley Young ($629+), bedding by Whistle and Wink and clocks by Goodnite Moon ($64) will get you started in your quest to create the nursery of your dreams.
Our Favorites: Hats by Beba Bean ($17) are understated cool, eco-friendly toys by Green Toys ($28) make a great birthday gift, baby booties by Blabla ($28) wrap tiny toes in warm, fuzzy comfort, bath supplies by Michel ($11-$28) are perfect for sensitive skin, and nap mats by Stephen Joseph ($48) are so cute, your toddler just might ask you for an afternoon snooze.
CBB Deal: Save 15% on all purchases of $50 or more when you use the code celebrity15 (expires January 15, 2009).

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After the turkey is finished and the dishes are cleared, our minds turn to one thing: Shopping! That’s right, Black Friday is tomorrow, and we have some information on the hottest sales around, both online and in-store.

At toy giant Toys "R" Us, save up to 60% on more than 100 items online. In-store, there will be doorbusters from 5 a.m.-1 p.m., plus special mystery savings, previously unadvertised.

At department store Kohl’s, online savings start at 1am, while stores open at 4am. For every $50 spent, shoppers receive $10 in Kohl’s cash.

Target’s two-day sale, beginning Friday at 6am, features deep discounts on everything from electronics and DVDs to toys and clothing.

Macy’s is offering all sorts of deals for shoppers — price slashes on more than 25,000 items online, free shipping on purchases of $99 or more (with code GOBBLE) and in-store savings passes, which can be printed from macys.com.

Click ‘More’ for details on additional sales!

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Little Capers Red Star Hero Cape Tee

Black Wagon
What: A funky (mixed with vintage vibe) got-it-all site with clothing, bedding, furniture, diaper bags, toys, books and more.
Why We Love It: There’s something for every style—modern, rock-n-roll, old school—in a huge assortment of threads and housewares.
Shop Here For: Small Paul, Appaman, Lucky Wang, fun graphic tees, Vans, DwellStudio, Oeuf furniture, decor, baby carriers and the Black Wagon Signature Line.
Our Favorites: Do they publish a Baby Vogue? This Kit + Lili Joni Dress ($70) could be on the cover. This Kit + Lili Clover Romper ($54) screams My Baby is Cooler than Your Baby. Appaman’s Mod Denim Jumper ($52) reminds us of something we wore as a girl in the 1970s. Did we say that?! We meant 1980s. The Fooey Storm Clouds Sundress ($32) has a delightfully random print. It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s Little Capers’ Red Star Hero Cape Tee ($42), the shirt your son will never want to take off!

Small Paul’s Clancy Puppet Hoodie

Oliebollen
What: Oliebollen’s tagline pretty much sums it up: "Cool things for cool kids." The clothing, toys, books, bags, tableware, modern furniture selection are cool—and sweet.
Why We Love It: Prices run from high-end to downright affordable, but don’t sacrifice "coolness." Also, as part of their Olie-Aid, the site donates a percentage of net sales to children’s causes from around the world. 100% of the sales from their Olie Blanket ($25) benefits Afghan war orphans.
Shop Here For: Splendid Littles, Levi’s, Petit Bateau, Morgan + Milo, Manhattan Toy, Zutano Baby and Tea Collection.
Favorites: The Reversible Bat/Spider Cape ($29.95) is perfect for little boys who can’t decide which hero to be today. Euro Play Cases Nested Country Cottages are a fun way to carry toys and dolls ($36). How funny is this Imoga’s Tux Tee ($42)? Small Paul’s Clancy Puppet Hoodie ($49.95) comes with two puppets that Velcro onto the sleeves!

Chronicle Books
What: Parenting, children’s, crafts, art, design, photography, food, drink, fiction, travel, pop culture, and humor books and gifts.
Why We Love It: Uh oh!  Forgot your babysitter’s birthday?  Your best friend’s baby is due tomorrow? Got three kids bday parties to wrap presents for in the next week? Chronicle Books is bound to have something for everyone on your list. Plus, they’ve got an awesome blog.
What To Buy: Great gifts and award winning titles include Doodles, Scribbles, Ivy and Bean, Little Pea, Little Hoot, An Egg is Quiet, Mom’s Ultimate Family Organizer, The Pregnancy Journal, The Fertility Journal, Nursery Style, and Porn for New Moms. And save on their web-exclusive gift packs, available only on their website.
Celeb Fans: People magazine reported that Lisa Kudrow gave Courteney Cox-Arquette a copy of The Three-Martini Playdate, Anna Getty has I Was A Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids and Dirty Little Secrets From Otherwise Perfect Moms. Julianne Moore made sure her daughter, Liv, had a copy of Ivy and Bean. Tori Spelling relied on Nursery Style when decorating her new daughter Stella’s first room.
CBB Deal: Save 25% and get free ground shipping when you use coupon code CELEBBABY (expires Dec. 31, 2008).