Kids Cove at Bellevue Square – although it is in Bellevue instead of Seattle, this incredible play area is well worth the trip. Ideal for infants to preschoolers, it has numerous climbing structures (all well-padded) and a fun and playful theme throughout. It is a huge space that is walled in with seating all around the outside for parents, stroller parking and an unbelievable array of climbing structures and play equipment. There is a children’s barbershop next door and a Gymboree facing it. Combined with the fact that it is located in one of the nicest malls in the US, this place is a winner on all counts.
REI – located on the second floor, the original REI offers a huge indoor tree house/climbing gym complete with slide as well as some options for babies and toddlers.
Swanson's Nursery - This highend plant nursery offers lots of fun things to do with kids. Outside there is a chicken coop and playhouse while inside they have a Koi pond with Koi the size of salmon and seasonal activities including a maze made out of haystacks (Fall) and Santa's Reindeer which come to visit from November through December.
Family Works - offering free drop-in playgroups for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, this Wallingford non-profit offers free CPR and other parenting support classes as well. They even offer specialized playgroups for Spanish and Japanese speaking playgroups as well as one for children adopted from China.
Southcenter Mall Exploratorium - a large play space with a rainforest theme gives kids a great outlet on rainy days.
Redmond Town Center's Sensory Garden - ok, this one is outside but covered. This place is all about the rain and how it impacts are environment with lots of options for exploration ranging from musical instrucments on.
Alderwood Mall's Steven's Hospital Play Area - the mall offers a unique health themed 1,200 square foot play area.
Beacon Hill Library - offers a bilingual kaleidoscope play & learn group for children 2-5 years old on Wednesdays at 10 am.
Broadview Libary - offers a kaleidoscope play and learn group for children 18 months to 5 years old Wednesdays at 10:30 am.
Columbia Libary - 0ffers a spanish kaleidoscope play & learn group for children birth to 5 years old on Thursdays at 11:00 am.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Free Story Times! (Updated Sept 2010)
Seattle offers a wide array of story times 6 days a week (Monday - Saturday) that are appropriate for babies and toddlers:
Land of Nod - University Village, Seattle – Thursdays @ 11:00 am
University Bookstore – Tuesdays and Saturdays @11:00 am
Tugboat Story time - The Center for Wooden Boats – the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month @ 11:00 am
Polly-Glot Tots – this language school offers free Spanish, French , Japanese and Mandarin story times in various locations once a month. Check out their website for times and locations.
Seattle Public Libraries –offering dozens of story times at their locations 6 days a week (yes – Saturday too!), Seattle public libraries offer baby, preschool, family and even toddler story times. In addition, the offer pajama story time and even story times in Vietnamese, Chinese and Spanish!
Soundbridge (Seattle Symphony) – the Seattle Symphony offers a musical story time every Monday at the Seattle Central Library at 10:30 am and at Benaroya Hall on Fridays at 1:30 pm.
Third Place Books – this wonderful used/new bookstore and Café in Ravenna offers a weekly story time on Saturdays at 11:00 am.
Mockingbird Books – this Greenlake bookstore and café offers story time 6 DAYS A WEEK!!! Yes that’s right folks! Monday through Saturday you can go to story time at 11:00 am at this charming bookstore.
Serendipity Café – although it’s named a café, they offer a full restaurant menu as well. This play café offers a weekly story time in Magnolia at 10 am on Tuesdays.
Little Book Worms Story Time - this new story time is located on the 2nd level of the Bravern Wednesdays at 11:00 am in Bellevue.
Izilla Toys - storytimes fluctuate so check out the website for upcoming times at this fun and highend toy store. In September 2010, their story times are Sept 13 & Sept 27th at their Wallingford branch from 10:30 am - 11:30 am; and Sept 21st at 10:30 am at their Capital Hill location.
Land of Nod - University Village, Seattle – Thursdays @ 11:00 am
University Bookstore – Tuesdays and Saturdays @11:00 am
Tugboat Story time - The Center for Wooden Boats – the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month @ 11:00 am
Polly-Glot Tots – this language school offers free Spanish, French , Japanese and Mandarin story times in various locations once a month. Check out their website for times and locations.
Seattle Public Libraries –offering dozens of story times at their locations 6 days a week (yes – Saturday too!), Seattle public libraries offer baby, preschool, family and even toddler story times. In addition, the offer pajama story time and even story times in Vietnamese, Chinese and Spanish!
Soundbridge (Seattle Symphony) – the Seattle Symphony offers a musical story time every Monday at the Seattle Central Library at 10:30 am and at Benaroya Hall on Fridays at 1:30 pm.
Third Place Books – this wonderful used/new bookstore and Café in Ravenna offers a weekly story time on Saturdays at 11:00 am.
Mockingbird Books – this Greenlake bookstore and café offers story time 6 DAYS A WEEK!!! Yes that’s right folks! Monday through Saturday you can go to story time at 11:00 am at this charming bookstore.
Serendipity Café – although it’s named a café, they offer a full restaurant menu as well. This play café offers a weekly story time in Magnolia at 10 am on Tuesdays.
Little Book Worms Story Time - this new story time is located on the 2nd level of the Bravern Wednesdays at 11:00 am in Bellevue.
Izilla Toys - storytimes fluctuate so check out the website for upcoming times at this fun and highend toy store. In September 2010, their story times are Sept 13 & Sept 27th at their Wallingford branch from 10:30 am - 11:30 am; and Sept 21st at 10:30 am at their Capital Hill location.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Wonderful Children's Consignment Stores in Seattle (Updated Sept 2010)
Offering a plethora of toys, clothes, maternity wear, baby gear and more; Seattle is awash with children's consignment stores offering great variety and value. These stores provide a true public service. While they make little to know money on the used goods, they offer a place for Seattleites to buy and sell everything you could every need for a baby and toddler. Don't miss them!
Sugarlump - The best way to describe this place is probably in terms of the deals I've gotten there. This is not the place to go for used books or toys (check out Me 'n Moms or Kids on 45th for those) but this is THE place to go to find beautiful boutique children's clothing. I personally have found things like a Burberry dress for $15, a D&G Baby snowsuit for $50 (originally over $300), Oilily pants for $10, Mulberry Bush Coveralls for $7. All looked brand new and were in mint condition. You will not be disappointed.
Kids on 45th - This store looks very small from the outside. So small, in fact, that for several months I drove past it on my way to Me 'n Moms because I couldn't imagine it could have that much inventory. I was wrong. This is the best used toy store I've found for used toys. While Me 'n Moms has a larger selection, this store has the best prices I've ever seen! They are very smart about the lay-out and offer a good number of toys. I found a wonderful large wooden play cube that looked brand new and retails for $80 for only $15 here. I have also bought my daughter shoes for $4-$6 that were in excellent condition and in brands like Stride-rite and Umi. They have a good selection of books as well which are also well priced 0.99 - $3.99. The front half of the store offers new toys so you have a wide array of things to choose from. Something that shouldn't be missed is the hair barrettes made by one of the employees here. They are georgeous, well made and really well priced (around $5).
Childish Things - Wow! Wow! Wow! This place has a large amount of clothing for babies-preschoolers. Everything is in immaculate condition. They are VERY choosy! I found many hard to find brands for my toddler including Deux Par Deux, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Laura Ashley, Hanna Andersson and more! The also have lots of gear from strollers to bath gear, bouncy chairs, jumperoos and lots and lots of baby toys. They also have some great books - although the books are a little more expensive than other used children's books (they are half off the cover price of the book).
Me 'n Mom - This store is amazing and serves such an important function in Seattle. The inventory changes daily. Their selection of toys is HUGE! It has been a huge cost saver for us with a baby/toddler. I have purchased so many beautiful wooden toys there for between $10-$15 (wooden riding toy, wooden croc push bench) and I've purchased lots of great baby toys for under $5-$10 that would be $30 or more at a toy store. They also have a good collection of used books. If you are looking for baby gear there is nothing you won't find here from slings to baby seats to high chairs to cribs to strollers. If you can think of it, you can find it here. They also offer a huge amount of children's clothing. The biggest piece of advice I'd give is give yourself at least an hour to browse this store!
Paron's Closet - a newbie to the consignment scene, this store is located in the Wallingford Shopping Center just down from Izilla Toys. It is the smallest of the stores listed here and tends to focus more on clothes than toys or gear. A nice find!
smallclothes - located in West Seattle, this store offering a surprising breadth of used goods along with locally produced items. You will not be disappointed by the wealth of choices here!
Sweet Pea's - located in Columbia City, this small consignment store offers a nice array of used clothes, shoes, stroller and gear. I don't have a website for them but they are located at: 4822 Rainier Ave, Seattle, WA (206) 722-1031.
Le Petit Shoppe - located in Laurelhurst, this store has prices a little higher than some of the others but that goes hand in hand with the quality of the merchandise. You can pick up a Hanna Andersson, Ralph Lauren and more along with goods from local merchants. I haven't found a website for them so here is their info: 3432 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA (206) 525-0619.
Retroactive Kids - Another Columbia City find, this small store offers both consigned and home-made clothes along with gently used toys and gear. The thing that really sets this store apart is its "Retro" offerings - running from clothing to toys. Their stock can be low illustrating just how popular this place is.
Alphabet Soup - Over half of this store's inventory is made up of used hardcover children's books. Their books are in beautiful condition - often virtually brand new. They have a wonderful selection that is constantly changing and updating. The prices are reasonable when compared to buying used books on Amazon or at other used book stores. There is such a large selection that you should give yourself plenty of time to look. It is divided up nicely inside into categories including "Caldecott winners, board books, books about holidays, books about your body, books about growing up, getting a little sibling, manners, etc." The store itself is very cute from the sign outside to the cozy feel inside.
Bootyland - this Capital Hill boutique sets itself apart by offering not only gently used children's clothes but also high quality vintage and locally made garments. If you are looking for unique but affordable ways to mix up your child's wardrobe, don't miss this spot.
Buggy - although it is a little difficult to find, this Madrona store (only two blocks from the Madrona playground) is beautifully laid out with lots of clothing, toys and even a play area.
Sugarlump - The best way to describe this place is probably in terms of the deals I've gotten there. This is not the place to go for used books or toys (check out Me 'n Moms or Kids on 45th for those) but this is THE place to go to find beautiful boutique children's clothing. I personally have found things like a Burberry dress for $15, a D&G Baby snowsuit for $50 (originally over $300), Oilily pants for $10, Mulberry Bush Coveralls for $7. All looked brand new and were in mint condition. You will not be disappointed.
Kids on 45th - This store looks very small from the outside. So small, in fact, that for several months I drove past it on my way to Me 'n Moms because I couldn't imagine it could have that much inventory. I was wrong. This is the best used toy store I've found for used toys. While Me 'n Moms has a larger selection, this store has the best prices I've ever seen! They are very smart about the lay-out and offer a good number of toys. I found a wonderful large wooden play cube that looked brand new and retails for $80 for only $15 here. I have also bought my daughter shoes for $4-$6 that were in excellent condition and in brands like Stride-rite and Umi. They have a good selection of books as well which are also well priced 0.99 - $3.99. The front half of the store offers new toys so you have a wide array of things to choose from. Something that shouldn't be missed is the hair barrettes made by one of the employees here. They are georgeous, well made and really well priced (around $5).
Childish Things - Wow! Wow! Wow! This place has a large amount of clothing for babies-preschoolers. Everything is in immaculate condition. They are VERY choosy! I found many hard to find brands for my toddler including Deux Par Deux, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Laura Ashley, Hanna Andersson and more! The also have lots of gear from strollers to bath gear, bouncy chairs, jumperoos and lots and lots of baby toys. They also have some great books - although the books are a little more expensive than other used children's books (they are half off the cover price of the book).
Me 'n Mom - This store is amazing and serves such an important function in Seattle. The inventory changes daily. Their selection of toys is HUGE! It has been a huge cost saver for us with a baby/toddler. I have purchased so many beautiful wooden toys there for between $10-$15 (wooden riding toy, wooden croc push bench) and I've purchased lots of great baby toys for under $5-$10 that would be $30 or more at a toy store. They also have a good collection of used books. If you are looking for baby gear there is nothing you won't find here from slings to baby seats to high chairs to cribs to strollers. If you can think of it, you can find it here. They also offer a huge amount of children's clothing. The biggest piece of advice I'd give is give yourself at least an hour to browse this store!
Paron's Closet - a newbie to the consignment scene, this store is located in the Wallingford Shopping Center just down from Izilla Toys. It is the smallest of the stores listed here and tends to focus more on clothes than toys or gear. A nice find!
smallclothes - located in West Seattle, this store offering a surprising breadth of used goods along with locally produced items. You will not be disappointed by the wealth of choices here!
Sweet Pea's - located in Columbia City, this small consignment store offers a nice array of used clothes, shoes, stroller and gear. I don't have a website for them but they are located at: 4822 Rainier Ave, Seattle, WA (206) 722-1031.
Le Petit Shoppe - located in Laurelhurst, this store has prices a little higher than some of the others but that goes hand in hand with the quality of the merchandise. You can pick up a Hanna Andersson, Ralph Lauren and more along with goods from local merchants. I haven't found a website for them so here is their info: 3432 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA (206) 525-0619.
Retroactive Kids - Another Columbia City find, this small store offers both consigned and home-made clothes along with gently used toys and gear. The thing that really sets this store apart is its "Retro" offerings - running from clothing to toys. Their stock can be low illustrating just how popular this place is.
Alphabet Soup - Over half of this store's inventory is made up of used hardcover children's books. Their books are in beautiful condition - often virtually brand new. They have a wonderful selection that is constantly changing and updating. The prices are reasonable when compared to buying used books on Amazon or at other used book stores. There is such a large selection that you should give yourself plenty of time to look. It is divided up nicely inside into categories including "Caldecott winners, board books, books about holidays, books about your body, books about growing up, getting a little sibling, manners, etc." The store itself is very cute from the sign outside to the cozy feel inside.
Bootyland - this Capital Hill boutique sets itself apart by offering not only gently used children's clothes but also high quality vintage and locally made garments. If you are looking for unique but affordable ways to mix up your child's wardrobe, don't miss this spot.
Buggy - although it is a little difficult to find, this Madrona store (only two blocks from the Madrona playground) is beautifully laid out with lots of clothing, toys and even a play area.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
What's Happening This Week for Babies & Toddlers (Aug 23-29, 2010)
The Mark Whitman Band (Music in the Park Series)
Magnolia Playfield
Wednesday, August 25th 6pm
These family friendly summer concerts are a great option for a weekday picnic and give children the option of playing at one of the most toddler friendly parks in Seattle.
Dizzy Bus Stop’s 1st Annual Carnival
Saturday, August 28th, 10am - 3pm
Entry fee is $0.50! For that kids can enjoy pony rides, a bouncy house, the tumblebus, a trampoline, clowns, games, face painting and more!
Big Day of Play at Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way NE
Saturday, August 28th, 9:30 am – 5pm
Free! Options for little ones include learning about healthy foods and live music
Tracks & Trains Week at KidsQuest Museum
August 23rd – 28th
If your child is into trains, this is the place to be!
Dinner & a Show with the Brian Waite Band at KidsQuest Museum
Saturday, August 28th, 5:30 pm – 8 pm
Come listen to a fund children’s band and enjoy pizza and lemonade. The cost is $10 plus $3 for food & drink.
Magnolia Playfield
Wednesday, August 25th 6pm
These family friendly summer concerts are a great option for a weekday picnic and give children the option of playing at one of the most toddler friendly parks in Seattle.
Dizzy Bus Stop’s 1st Annual Carnival
Saturday, August 28th, 10am - 3pm
Entry fee is $0.50! For that kids can enjoy pony rides, a bouncy house, the tumblebus, a trampoline, clowns, games, face painting and more!
Big Day of Play at Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way NE
Saturday, August 28th, 9:30 am – 5pm
Free! Options for little ones include learning about healthy foods and live music
Tracks & Trains Week at KidsQuest Museum
August 23rd – 28th
If your child is into trains, this is the place to be!
Dinner & a Show with the Brian Waite Band at KidsQuest Museum
Saturday, August 28th, 5:30 pm – 8 pm
Come listen to a fund children’s band and enjoy pizza and lemonade. The cost is $10 plus $3 for food & drink.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Favorite Playgrounds for Babies & Toddlers
There are soooo many great playgrounds in Seattle but not all are really ideal for babies and toddlers. Parks with baby swings and/or smaller toddler-size climbing apparatuses can be challenging to find. Unfortunately Seattle Park's webpage doesn't indicate which parks are best for the two and under crowd so I wanted to post a list of the parks I've found so far:
East Queen Anne Playfield - a cozy neighborhood playfield with a wonderful wading pool that is just the right size for toddlers and infants. There are benches all around the wading area so you can sit and watch your children play. There is also plenty of shade in summer in the water area but the play equipment can get pretty hot.
West Queen Anne Playfield - this park offers both a full sized play area with slides and climbing areas as well as a separate toddler sized one. There is a sandbox, baby and regular swings and a merry-go-round. The ground is soft and bouncy so it is a very safe place for new walkers. This park was recently remodeled and is an exceptional spot to come with babies and toddlers.
Magnolia Playground - Located in one of the safest areas in Seattle, this park offers endless options for babies and toddlers, ranging from toddler sized play equipment, regular sized play equipment, baby & toddler swings, spinning chairs, a sandbox and more. In summer it is not unusual for different children's performers to give free concerts in the park.
Green Lake Playground - this very popular park offers lots of options for toddlers, babies and older children and is close to the community center which offers an indoor play room for infants as well. It offers climbing structures, swings, and a wading pool with views of the lake. Set alongside of beautiful Green Lake, this park is very popular and can get a little crowded. However, with lovely walks around Green Lake, an nearby indoor play area, tons of coffee shops and ice cream parlors and great people watching, this is a great playground to keep both children and parents entertained.
Madison Park Playground - What's not to love about a playground with a zip line, tons of slides that are easily accessible by toddlers (it's amazing how many playgrounds make getting to the slides necessitate walking across ropeways or worse) and lots of play gyms. Located along Lake Washington on a gentle hill by numerous shops and restaurants, you can take a lovely walk to the beach, check out the latest fashions at one of the many baby boutiques or simply enjoy the stunning views of Lake Washington and Mt. Rainier.
Ella Bailey Park - hidden in the middle of a neighborhood, this park offers breathtaking views of Seattle that give Kerry Park a run of its money. It is a great spot for a picnic and while it lacks swings, it offers great play equipment for both older children and toddlers.
Webster Playground - located in Sunset Hill (Ballard), this park offers swings, climbing structures, slides, and sand play.
Magnuson Park's Junior League Playground - with a 20,000 square foot playground, you can find climbing structures, a sandbox, slides, swings and more.
Wallingford Playfield - another park offering play structures for babies, toddlers and older children, this park offers rubber ground areas that are great for new walkers, slides, swings, a merry-go-round and a wading pool. My only hesitation with listing this park is the apparent increase in crime lately in and around the park.
There are a few parks I haven't gotten the chance to see yet. If anyone has any feedback on these or other parks good for the two and under crowd, please let me know: Montlake Playfield ("Tot Lot"); Rogers Playground (Eastlake);
East Queen Anne Playfield - a cozy neighborhood playfield with a wonderful wading pool that is just the right size for toddlers and infants. There are benches all around the wading area so you can sit and watch your children play. There is also plenty of shade in summer in the water area but the play equipment can get pretty hot.
West Queen Anne Playfield - this park offers both a full sized play area with slides and climbing areas as well as a separate toddler sized one. There is a sandbox, baby and regular swings and a merry-go-round. The ground is soft and bouncy so it is a very safe place for new walkers. This park was recently remodeled and is an exceptional spot to come with babies and toddlers.
Magnolia Playground - Located in one of the safest areas in Seattle, this park offers endless options for babies and toddlers, ranging from toddler sized play equipment, regular sized play equipment, baby & toddler swings, spinning chairs, a sandbox and more. In summer it is not unusual for different children's performers to give free concerts in the park.
Green Lake Playground - this very popular park offers lots of options for toddlers, babies and older children and is close to the community center which offers an indoor play room for infants as well. It offers climbing structures, swings, and a wading pool with views of the lake. Set alongside of beautiful Green Lake, this park is very popular and can get a little crowded. However, with lovely walks around Green Lake, an nearby indoor play area, tons of coffee shops and ice cream parlors and great people watching, this is a great playground to keep both children and parents entertained.
Madison Park Playground - What's not to love about a playground with a zip line, tons of slides that are easily accessible by toddlers (it's amazing how many playgrounds make getting to the slides necessitate walking across ropeways or worse) and lots of play gyms. Located along Lake Washington on a gentle hill by numerous shops and restaurants, you can take a lovely walk to the beach, check out the latest fashions at one of the many baby boutiques or simply enjoy the stunning views of Lake Washington and Mt. Rainier.
Ella Bailey Park - hidden in the middle of a neighborhood, this park offers breathtaking views of Seattle that give Kerry Park a run of its money. It is a great spot for a picnic and while it lacks swings, it offers great play equipment for both older children and toddlers.
Webster Playground - located in Sunset Hill (Ballard), this park offers swings, climbing structures, slides, and sand play.
Magnuson Park's Junior League Playground - with a 20,000 square foot playground, you can find climbing structures, a sandbox, slides, swings and more.
Wallingford Playfield - another park offering play structures for babies, toddlers and older children, this park offers rubber ground areas that are great for new walkers, slides, swings, a merry-go-round and a wading pool. My only hesitation with listing this park is the apparent increase in crime lately in and around the park.
There are a few parks I haven't gotten the chance to see yet. If anyone has any feedback on these or other parks good for the two and under crowd, please let me know: Montlake Playfield ("Tot Lot"); Rogers Playground (Eastlake);
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Private Deisgner Sample Websites for Parents
A relatively recent phenomena, private online shopping clubs offer both access to hard to find products as well as significant discounts on high quality products. I have found everything from an Italian line (that I’ve still not found anywhere else) to 40-70% discounts on everything from Tea to Melissa & Doug. The sales generally last between 36 to 60 hours and can introduce you to a wide variety of designers.
Private Designer Sample Shopping Websites
TheMiniSocial.com – this is my favorite. They offer samples of designer baby and maternity goods including Tea, Maclaren, Ciocilli, Melissa & Doug and more. The founders are two Moms from Los Angeles with backgrounds in the fashion industry. Everything on their website is the height of quality and they offer some amazing deals. They generally have 5 active sales at a time and the sales usually last a couple of days. As an example, today they have baby/toddler polo shirts by EGG for $17 that are regularly $38 and dresses by Cupcake & Pastries at $32 that are regularly $64.
HauteLook.com – with sales for Women, Men, Beauty, Home and Kids, they generally offer about 3 children’s sales at a time. As an example, today they are offering Men’s Diaper Bags by DadGear at $49 that are regularly $80 and toddler dresses by Hudson Threads at $30 that are regularly $83.
Gilt.com – this website offers designer sample sales for Women, Men, Home, and Children. Their children’s offerings are usually limited (1-3 designers at a time) but their quality is excellent. As an example, today they are offering Kicky Pants romper and blanket sets at $34 that are regularly $68.
Totsy.com - offering around 5 sales a day, Totsy's sales last 48-72 hours and are up to 70% off. Items tend to be focused on children 0-7 years of age. Today they have Lillebaby Carriers for $72 that are regularly $120 and onesies from Soy Babies Pukies for $7.20 that are normally $12.
Zulili.com – with the largest selection of sales, they offer approximately 17 designers at a time. Their sales last 72 hours and they have news sales every day. An example of their sales is dresses from La Fete for $29.99 that are regularly $58, Teutonia Car Seats for $129 that are regularly $225, and baby shoes by ShooFoo for $11.99 that are regularly $20.
RueLaLa.com - this website offers a mix of Home, Women, Men and Kids designers. They don’t always offer children’s products but they are worth checking out.
Groupon.com – for Seattle Moms, Groupon offers daily local sales which can be everything to $50 of food and drink from a local restaurant for $25 to entrance to the Seattle Challenge for $25 (when the value is $70).
Websites Offering Daily Deals on Baby and Children's Products
Babysteals.com & KidSteals.com– offers daily maternity, baby and kid products for sale at 50-80% off. Sales open at 9am and last until everything is gone. Today they had Boogaloo bottle packs at $9.99 that are regularly $20.
Mamabargains.com – sales are 40-80% off retail. They offer one deal at a time. When one sells out, another begins so there can be anything from 1 to 10 sales in a 24 hour period. Their products cover maternity to 10 years of age and you can follow them on Twitter or Facebook to stay up to date. As an example, today they offered Be Loved Maternity Bras for $12.50 that are regularly $25.
Oliviaplace.com – baby and children goods are 40-80% off. They offer several products at once. An example is today they offered a Tomat Organic Onesie for $10.80 that is regularly $27 and Weesqueak baby shoes for $10.98 that are regularly $21.95
KidsWoot.com – offering new deals every day at midnight Central Time, they offer one item at a time and when it’s gone, it’s gone. Today they offered Elenco Skin ‘n Bones Dinosaurs for $9.99 that can run around $31.
BabyHalfOff.com – New products are posted Monday-Saturday, at 8 am MST. Most products are focused at children under 10. Today they offered Bumkin Diaper Clutches at $10 that are regularly $20.
Private Designer Sample Shopping Websites
TheMiniSocial.com – this is my favorite. They offer samples of designer baby and maternity goods including Tea, Maclaren, Ciocilli, Melissa & Doug and more. The founders are two Moms from Los Angeles with backgrounds in the fashion industry. Everything on their website is the height of quality and they offer some amazing deals. They generally have 5 active sales at a time and the sales usually last a couple of days. As an example, today they have baby/toddler polo shirts by EGG for $17 that are regularly $38 and dresses by Cupcake & Pastries at $32 that are regularly $64.
HauteLook.com – with sales for Women, Men, Beauty, Home and Kids, they generally offer about 3 children’s sales at a time. As an example, today they are offering Men’s Diaper Bags by DadGear at $49 that are regularly $80 and toddler dresses by Hudson Threads at $30 that are regularly $83.
Gilt.com – this website offers designer sample sales for Women, Men, Home, and Children. Their children’s offerings are usually limited (1-3 designers at a time) but their quality is excellent. As an example, today they are offering Kicky Pants romper and blanket sets at $34 that are regularly $68.
Totsy.com - offering around 5 sales a day, Totsy's sales last 48-72 hours and are up to 70% off. Items tend to be focused on children 0-7 years of age. Today they have Lillebaby Carriers for $72 that are regularly $120 and onesies from Soy Babies Pukies for $7.20 that are normally $12.
Zulili.com – with the largest selection of sales, they offer approximately 17 designers at a time. Their sales last 72 hours and they have news sales every day. An example of their sales is dresses from La Fete for $29.99 that are regularly $58, Teutonia Car Seats for $129 that are regularly $225, and baby shoes by ShooFoo for $11.99 that are regularly $20.
RueLaLa.com - this website offers a mix of Home, Women, Men and Kids designers. They don’t always offer children’s products but they are worth checking out.
Groupon.com – for Seattle Moms, Groupon offers daily local sales which can be everything to $50 of food and drink from a local restaurant for $25 to entrance to the Seattle Challenge for $25 (when the value is $70).
Websites Offering Daily Deals on Baby and Children's Products
Babysteals.com & KidSteals.com– offers daily maternity, baby and kid products for sale at 50-80% off. Sales open at 9am and last until everything is gone. Today they had Boogaloo bottle packs at $9.99 that are regularly $20.
Mamabargains.com – sales are 40-80% off retail. They offer one deal at a time. When one sells out, another begins so there can be anything from 1 to 10 sales in a 24 hour period. Their products cover maternity to 10 years of age and you can follow them on Twitter or Facebook to stay up to date. As an example, today they offered Be Loved Maternity Bras for $12.50 that are regularly $25.
Oliviaplace.com – baby and children goods are 40-80% off. They offer several products at once. An example is today they offered a Tomat Organic Onesie for $10.80 that is regularly $27 and Weesqueak baby shoes for $10.98 that are regularly $21.95
KidsWoot.com – offering new deals every day at midnight Central Time, they offer one item at a time and when it’s gone, it’s gone. Today they offered Elenco Skin ‘n Bones Dinosaurs for $9.99 that can run around $31.
BabyHalfOff.com – New products are posted Monday-Saturday, at 8 am MST. Most products are focused at children under 10. Today they offered Bumkin Diaper Clutches at $10 that are regularly $20.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
The Diaper Bin Trials....Is There Any Way to Stop that Stinky Bin?
Whether you go with the Diaper Dekor, Diaper Genie II, the Diaper Champ or the $320 Vipp 15 Kitchen Bin, chances are – eventually – you’ll begin the battle of the diaper bin stench. For the first six months you’ll probably be sure you chose the perfect pail – no smell, no problem. Then you’ll move on to solid food and you’ll gradually notice that your “oh so fresh” pail isn’t quite so fresh anymore. Here is a list of great solutions I’ve picked up that hopefully will help you with your own diaper bin woes. As for myself, after 9 months of mighty battle, I surrendered today and bought a new pail.
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