Category Archives: Fun stuff for parents

Gelaskins

GelaskinsThese are so fun! I recently received a robot laptop skin and a cute ‘Backwoods’ iPhone skin.  For those of us who go to Starbucks to get out of the house and get some work done a few days a week, Gelaskins are a real conversation starter.  I may have an older laptop than some of the ‘hip’ kids at Starbucks buy I sure have a cooler one than they do!  Ha ha.

Gelaskins offer protection and added style for your favorite devices including your iPod, iPhone, MacBook, or PC laptop.

These make a great gift for teenagers, computer geeks, and for those who just need a little extra pizaz!

Where to buy: Gelaskins

Franklin Covey – Totes and Binders for mom

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Who said Mom’s can’t be organized?   I did.. a long time ago. When I was introduced to Franklin Covey’s planning systems, binders, and totes and my thoughts on organization have changed.

I absolutely fell in love with the Bellissima Business Tote the first time I saw it. This
luxurious calfskin tote featuring full-grain leather is divided into two large
compartments and lined in supple suede. Toting my laptop around has never been easier, or more stylish. Much better than my vinyl laptop bag. 

The Bellissima Business Tote ensures that I am comfortable and stylish while toting all of my necessities. If need be, I can carry my laptop, a few diapers, a travel wipe case, diaper cream, and even a few office accessories in this tote.
The interior pockets are spacious enough to hold my PDA, cell phone, iPod, pens, and other everyday necessities.

Click here to learn more about the Bellissima Business Tote and Binder and then click here to enter to win this matching tote, binder and 2008 planning pages to go in the binder!

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If you desire a more casual handbag and binder solution, Franklin Covey’s got you covered with their Her Point of View totes and binders.

This line of totes features a magnetic closure, an 11" drop strap, and a spacious interior boasting perfectly sized pockets for carrying your much needed pens, cell phone, and personal items.   The Her Point of View tote is available in several classic colors great for every season.

I am very impressed with the silky soft leather and the flexibility of the Her Point of View tote.  I can’t stand lugging around a stiff handbag.  The brass accents add a touch of style and it doesn’t stop there. The style is brought into the interior of the handbag with a beautiful flower print and a coordinating detachable wristlet.

So what do these totes have to do with organization? Their matching binders of course!  These are the binders we dream of. Soft leather, lots of pockets/storage space, sturdy, room for a lot of planning pages and more. For the moms who might not have an obsessively organized tote, there is the zipper closer and for those who aren’t worried about their tote contents snagging on, attaching themselves to, or leaking on their binder, there is the magnetic closure.  The Bellissima binder is available with a magnetic or zipper closure and the Her Point of View collection features a magnetic closure.

Franklin Covey’s totes and binders are items that will last a lifetime and most of their designs won’t go out of style when the trends change.

Click here to learn more about the Her Point of View Tote, Binder, and planning pages and then click here to enter to win this matching tote and binder and 2008 planning pages to go in the binder!

WEBSITE: Franklin Covey

Bright and Beyond Idea Cards

BrightandbeyondThese are the best idea since Goldfish.. the snack kids love! 

Like a lot of parents, I sometimes feel like I’m not interacting enough with Madelyn (18 months).   I just don’t know what to do.  I can only sit on the floor and make ‘oink oink’ sounds so long before I get bored.  Bright and Beyond Idea Cards have helped me come up with things to do with Madelyn and I referred to them at least two or three times a day for the last week.
One of my favorite idea cards is the masking tape card. This card explains how we can use masking tape on our floor to make fences and race tracks and even inspired me to make a masking tape computer on our kitchen floor! That was fun. 

These idea cards make learning fun and interactive for kids of all ages. Bright and Beyond Idea Cards are sold in decks for age ranges 0 to 9 with age appropriate activities and challenges in each deck.

WEBSITE: Bright and Beyond

Cookie Magazine

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All the best for your family.  That is what Cookie is all about. The best tips, articles, shopping resources, and ideas.. for parents.

The cover of the December issue of Cookie dons a photograph of super-model Christy Turlington and her two children. What is really great about the photograph and the magazine in general is that it appeals to ‘real parents’, like you and I.

A couple of examples of how real Cookie are two of this month’s headlines. My favorite headline in this month’s issue is "61 gifts from just $5", then there is the "Get back in the mood" headline which is VERY appealing to most moms as we seem to have a hard time with ‘the mood’.

I know you will find Cookie very entertaining, useful, and fun like I have.  Besides giving parenting advice and tips, Cookie introduces us to the cutest baby clothes, toys, maternity wear and more that we might not have learned about otherwise.

The accompanying website CookieMag.com features great resources
including contests, gear and goodies, food and parties, and many more.

Cookie Subscription$24/2 years (savings of $60!)

WEBSITE: Cookie Mag website

Mom and new baby calendars from Pulp Factory

A New Mom’s Life record book/calendar/journal

Document the first year with your baby, your new body, and your new life.
Featuring an undated, two-pages per month calendar, and stickers to
mark those funny and sweet events of year one, this record book is a
must have for new moms.   The stickers are super cute with statements
like ‘dodging the pee’, and ‘facing the scale’ to keep track of these
‘special’ times.  🙂

A New Baby’s Life book/calendar/journal

Keep
track of the milestones of his/her’s first year with the ‘A New Baby’s
Life’ record book. This book has two pocket folders to store items like
baby’s hospital tag, birth certificate, footprints or locks of hair and
plenty of room to fill in the first year ‘favorites’ and ‘firsts’. Like
the ‘A New Mom’s Life’ record book, this one comes with stickers to
mark those important first year events: First Words, New Tooth, Play
Dates, Dr.’s Appointments and more!

Both books measure 8"x8"
and are black wire-bound which makes them the perfect size and sturdy
enough for toting in your favorite diaper bag.

While you are on the Pulp Factory Calendars website check out their Party Favor Packs, and other goodies!

 

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WEBSITE: Pulp Factory Calendars

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