Wait, So All Drummers Aren't White?
As a woman of mixed heritage, I've often wondered how to promote diversity in our home when most of my toddler's toys and clothes feature white folks--you know, because all farmers, ballerinas and musicians are white. Right.
That's why I love the multi-culti selection of tees at Foco Loco. This family-run business
touts itself as "the garish orange life vest saving you from drowning in the sea of pastels." Garish? Hardly. Their designs are fun, fresh, and represent folks of color without succumbing to lame stereotypes. Check out the diverse band members or very charming mermaids.
All the shirts are 100% cotton and sweatshop free. If you're feeling extra PC, Foco Loco offers organic cotton tees as well. It's a stylin' way to show your kids (and the world) that our planet is a colorful place.
Thank goodness for that. -Kristen
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With the cold weather upon us, my son's cutie pie cheeks are getting chapped. Do you have any suggestions for moisture sticks? -Lisa
Nothing's worse than dry baby cheeks, so you might want to check out TruKid's Hero Stick. It's great for cuts and scrapes, but also works on chapped skin as well and is made with all natural ingredients.
Also, the Cheeky Baby Butter from Baby Bear Shop works well on moms and babies. It's doesn't come in stick form, but it's definitely thicker than a cream or lotion.
Here's Something Cool
Check out the "Sizzling" Hot Topics Parenting Lecture Series at the Pump Station and Nurtury in Santa Monica, CA. Check out their site for details.
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With melamine making the news over the last few weeks, our friends at Safemama have a great crash course on what it is and what we need to be concerned about. And make sure to check out their Safer Dishware cheat sheet for great kids' dish and silverware options.
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Australian Miatom is offering a raffle for a custom $180 ipod with any purchase of their cute tees.
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Lucky Duckies in the NYC area: Princess Katie & Racer Steve's Halloween shows are a-boo-t to start. Their Harvest Festival is October 19th, quickly followed by a Central Park Pumpkin Patch on the 25th and a Halloween Night event. Check out their website for details.
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If you have a few free minutes in your day and would like to spend them laughing, check out the irreverent online sitcom The Motherhoodlum portrays parenting via a performance artist who found herself thrust into motherhood after a J-Date one-night stand.
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Attention all junior artists: Help Kideko design their next line of cool kids bedding and win some cool stuff, including possibly the first produced work for a design portfolio. All the details here.
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