MumsTheWurdUnique finds for hip parents and cool kids

We have a long standing love affair with Boon.  It started with the Potty Bench and the Frog Pod, but they’ve expanded their line quite extensively since then!  Now they’ve got a sweet little Layette line for the wee ones.  Lennon has this DNA Bodysuit, which was perfect for Summer.  Now that we’re into the colder months, how about a Coverall & Hat set in Pacifier?

You might have noticed on Boon’s website, that they now offer a complete line of ergonomic cups, cutlery, and dishware, ALL of which are BpA, Phthalate, and PVC free.  Does your baby need a place to sit while dining, while using all of this state-of-the-art dishware?  Very soon, you will see my guest post on one of  ZRecommends awesome network of blogs, Polliwogged, discussing our newest love, and excellent addition to the Boon family of products, the Flair Highchair.  I’ll let you know as soon as it’s posted…and until then, help yourself to ALL of Boon’s products!

P.S. This would look pretty great next to the Frog Pod.  Do I need a little girl to go with it though?

There are so many new and exciting things going on over at Bee Simple (formerly Flip Flop Mamma’s Place).

I have started dabbling in children’s tees [$22] and have a couple of rockin’ designs, with a couple more taking shelter in my head for the time being. Currently the Little Monkey tee is only in pink, but will be coming in other trendy colors soon. Don’t ever be afraid of requesting a custom order!!

November is Prematurity Awareness Month and Bee Simple is donating 20% of all sales to Project X, a project that brings food and gifts to parents with babies in the NICU during the holidays.

We’ve introduced Shea Butter into our Bee Good To Your Body Butter, Bee Good To Your Body Lotion bar, Deodorants and Bee Good To Your Baby Butter. Shea Butter makes it so rich and creamy, your skin will beg you for it.

Right now all Fall/Winter scents are on sale in our Lotion bars and Lip Balms!! Don’t miss this chance to stock up for the winter. Yummy peppermint, Coffee and more!

If you would like to recieve Bee Simple Newsletters to keep up with anything new happening, Contact me flipflopmamma(at)gmail(dot)com with Subscribe in the subject box.

Not all genders are created equal when it comes to kids clothes.  I don’t know any actual statistics, but there are far more cool clothes out there for girls than there are boys.  Thank goodness for places like Georgie World that cater to the boys that need cool duds!  The current collection contains items like the unbelievably adorable Holiday Outfit and the super hip Birthday Party Outfit.  Noel, like any good child in our family, is proudly sporting his Tiki Shirt.  Georgie has t-shirts, button downs, pants & trousers, even swimwear you’ll flip over. Shop till you drop for your boys and get the Georgie goodness!

If you haven’t heard of smartbargains.com you’ve totally been missing out! This website is awesome, and is your link to brand name shopping at amazing prices. Smart Bargains has you covered, from kids toys to men’s clothing to women’s shoes to bedding. You name it and you can probably find it there, and at a discounted price.

I just purchased these amazing low wedges by Steve Madden, in purple, and my feet have never been happier (seriously, I think this is the first pair of name brand shoes I’ve ever owned!).

The site is so user friendly that even your tech-unsavvy grandma could order from it. And you know I was skeptical. Was I really getting a deal? I had to look into it, so I went to the actual Steve Madden website to check it out. I was so happy to find out that I actually did save money at Smart Bargains!

I know you don’t want me to bring it up this early, but Christmas is just around the corner. Keep smartbargains.com in mind this holiday season!

Win it!

Want a $50 coupon code to Smart Bargains? Enter here and tell us your must-have from the site! Winner will be chosen randomly Monday November 10th and contacted via email.

Sugarplum Dreams is a very lovely online boutique offering everything you could think of for your little one. From Lotions and Potions to Baby and Children’s furniture they’re bound to be a boutique that you have bookmarked. At Sugarplum Dreams you’ll be able to outfit and decorate your baby and your nursery. But don’t stop there! Have older children? Sugarplum Dreams hasn’t left them out. There are tons of imagination building, educational and just plain fun toys!

Not only do they have an extremely wide selection of items for your baby, but they are all about building relationships. They Strive for excellent customer service and welcome all inquiries, from questions about your purchase to potty training, they want to be there to support you in your motherhood journey.

Don’t miss out! Right now through December 31st get 15% off all purchases $50 or more using the code: MUMS15.

U*neaks are such a cute idea for a kids shoe!  It brings me back to the early days of the 80s, when I wore my Roos, except these are actually cool.  U*Neaks are a simple sneaker, but then you add the darling, dual sided socks, and voila!  They turn into a different pair of shoes with every change of socks!  They are soooooo cute!  

Noel’s little Camel Revs are so adorable, with or without the super cute socks.  Roo’s got a pair too, but she refuses to wear the socks. However, these socks totally liven up the shoe-Change the Sock, Change the Shoe!  Fun, huh?  The socks aren’t dull either-find Skulls & Extreme Sportsfor boys, or Zebras & Leopards for girls.  There are many selections of shoes and socks for both boys and girls.  

Interested in livening up your child’s shoe & sock collection?

Win it!

Enter here and tell us how you enjoy getting exercise with your kids! Winner will be selected randomly, and contacted via email. Contest ends November 3rd at 10pm (CST).

I have a 2 year old girl, and with that girl came a lot of pink. I mean A LOT of pink. Don’t get me wrong, I love pink, pink is my friend, but after a while I kind of get tired of seeing so much of it. Now that my daughter is almost 3, she’s starting to pick what she wants to wear in the morning. Guess what? She picks everything pink.

Enter Playdate N.Y.C. A lifesaver for all those Mama’s out there fretting over more pink (or baby blue!). These hand designed children’s clothes bring the pink back to life. You’re son or daughter will be the hit of the playdate with these rockin’ tees and thermals. Let them strut their stuff in an initial Varsity Letter Baseball Jersey [$30], where you get to pick the jersey, the felt color and the stitching! Besides the Varsity Letter, there are so many stellar designs to chose from including guitars, peace signs, spiders, ballet slippers and tons more. There’s sure to be something to suit your and your little one’s taste.

Hurry! Purchase an item this (October) month and 20% of all pink and purple shirt sales are being donated to the Susan G Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Research and Awareness. Sizes range from 3 months up to a children’s 10.

We are sad to announce that Fooey USA will be closing it’s virtual doors.  However, they are having a closeout sale that you won’t want to miss!  It’s all rad stuff, and it’s super cheap!  My mom got these shorts for Noel & Lennon (they won’t fit Noel next summer) for $8.99!  They are SOOOOO CUTE.  Fooey’s also got the best collection of shirts for kids and infants.  Some are as low as $3.99, people, but they won’t last!  Get over there, and say goodbye to one of the best stores out there.  Fooey, we are sorry to see you go!

On a sunnier note, Ashlee has come up with a new name for her store!  Nonny & Boo, formerly Nest Baby Sling, now offers even more great items, like wraps (that are the coolest EVER), hoodies, and plushies!  As usual, Ashlee’s wares are quite simply the coolest!  Pictured here, are Steph and Ivy in nonny & boo’s bamboo sling.  We have this sling, and Elliott and I share it.  We love it.  The fabric is light, but very strong, and it works well going out in the Texas heat.  We just heart the lady over at nonny & boo, and you will too.

I recently got my hands on a gorgeous little dress from Gimos Kidswear, an online boutique.  You’ll find adorable clothes of excellent quality for girls and boys alike.

Of course, the girl clothes and accessories are to die for but the boy clothes are just as cute.  If I had a boy, I would definitely spend some time at Gimos checking out all of the unique apparel.

They have an exceptional line of clothing and accessories to get you read for Fall.  Like these socks:

Their apparel runs from size 3 mos. to 14 yrs., with a newborn line debuting soon.

Stop by Gimos Kidswear and browse around a bit, I’m willing to be you’ll find something you like!

Once again, we’re taking you back in time and re-introducing an old friend of MumsTheWurd!  Handpicked Pumpkin is one of our favorite custom baby clothiers.  Cozy, comfortable, and always fashionable, Allison’s clothes are sure to make your little guy or gal one happy explorer.  

I summed up Handpicked Pumpkin last year, and had this to say:

Fashionable clothes do not always equate to comfortable clothes, especially for the littler guys. They are exploring on the floor, and learning to walk, and while we want them to look cute, they also need to have the ability to move around without limitations that I often find with pants and jeans. That is why I am so glad to have discovered Hand Picked Pumpkin! Allison put together her love for unique style hand in hand with this concept, and this amazing children’s clothing line was born!

Here, Noel is sporting his Grady Overall Shorts. This is a perfect summer outfit! It’s comfortable, lightweight, and absolutely adorable. This is one of Allison’s ready-made creations, but you can also custom design ANYTHING in hershop! Whether you’re looking for a signature outfit, comfy bottoms, a gift set for a friend, you’re bound to find something perfect! There are great patterns and colors to choose from, especially if your heart belongs in the 50s and 60s! Polka dots and stripes are the name of the game at Hand Picked Pumpkin, where you’ll find many satisfied customers!

Allison also proudly donates 5% of her end of year profits to several fine charities-if you have one that’s close to your heart, you can email her to nominate your organization!

First of all, when was Noel ever that small???  You better believe I saved those adorable Grady overalls, and I’m already itching for Lennon to fit into them!  Handpicked Pumpkin has also ventured into the realm of toddler clothing too!  Ahhh…now the toddlers can look adorable and be comfy too! 

Allison joined us last night for our weekly MumsCast, and was informing us that not only has she kept all of her manufacturing in the USA, but she’s also kept it local-all Handpicked Pumpkin items are made right in the Chicago area!  

Allison and Handpicked Pumpkin are both awesome!  Be sure to head over and get some duds!