MiGi: Fun and Funky Crib Bedding at Affordable Prices

Many expectant moms find themselves gazing at hose amazing nurseries in the baby magazines and thinking "I wish I could afford that." The gorgeous new bedding line by Migi flawlessly combines magazine ready style with real-life mom prices.

Launched last year, MiGi's first collection "Sweet" which features a subtle shades of pinks, reds, and greens quickly became a favorite amongst celebrity moms. Fans of the Sweet collection include Brooke Shields, Jennifer Garner, Jennie Garth, and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Now the minds behind the popular girls' collection have turned their creative juices to designing a collection for the boys. Their latest addition is the "Splash" collection comprised of a collection of underwater designs in shades of blues and greens. Splash has already garnered its own fans in Heidi Klum, Tori Spelling, and Jaime Pressley.

The best part of the MiGi collection is that its designed for every mom that wants that designer look for her nursery on a budget. Available at Target, the six-piece crib sets retail for $179.99 with coordinating accessories ranging from $14.99 - $39.99.

My favorite pieces in the two collections are the Splash harlequin knit blanket and the Sweet crochet blanket which have the style of handcrafted items without the time it takes to make a handmade treasure.

Admiral Road: Turning a Child's Blanket into a Prized Possession

Kids are big fans of stuff that has their name on it. The added personalization takes a blanket from being just a regular blanket to a cherished treasure that needs to go everywhere with them.

The hand-made, personalized baby blankets by Admiral Road will definitely become a child's prized possession. Admiral Road has taken the standard fleece blanket to a whole new level by adding creative designs in themes that children love like animals, flowers, and spaceships. You can choose to have the blanket personalized with your child's name or a treasured phrase.

These blankets are designed to be used and are constructed out of high quality fleece that doesn't pill, shrink, or fade. The best part for mom -- they are completely machine washable!

Available at Admiral Road for $44 - $64 depending on size and personalization.

Admiral Road is quickly becoming a celebrity favorite -- Julia Roberts, Teri Hatcher, Sarah McLachlan, and Debra Messing have all sent the company personal thank yous! They have also been gifted to Denise Richards, Kate Hudson, Christy Turlington, and Reese Witherspoon.

Swaddle Designs: Swaddling Baby in Luxury

Newborn babies love to be swaddled. The process of swaddling gives the baby a sense of comfort and reminds them of being in the womb. Swaddling has also been deemed healthier for baby with studies showing that infants sleep better when swaddled and have few awakenings. Swaddling has also been shown to reduce colic and fussiness and decrease the risk of SIDS.

The Ultimate Receiving Blanket by Swaddle Designs is the perfect blanket for swaddling an infant. The square shape and size of the blanket are designed specifically for the tucks and folds needed to properly swaddle.

Some parents find the effort of swaddling frustrating and confusing. Swaddle Designs takes away the confusion by including easy to follow instructions included directly on a tag on the blanket. When not being used for swaddling, the light-weight blanket is perfect for laying on the floor as a playmat.

Designed by an RN and a mother, the Swaddle Designs receiving blanket deserves a place on every new mom's "must have" list.

Available at select retailers and online at babystyle.

Tori Spelling reportedly requested a bunch of Swaddle Designs prodcuts on her baby registry and Gwyneth Paltrow was photographed out using her blanket when Apple was a baby.

P'kolino: Adorable Clothes Trees that Combine Room Art and Storage

I'm always on the lookout for unique ideas on ways to stash all the "stuff" that comes with having young children.

The folks at P'kolino have unveiled these colorful clothes trees wich are an adorable combination of room art and utilitarian storage.

At just under four feet tall, they are the perfect size for kids to take charge of hanging up their toys and clothing or to use in their playtime as a prop for their imaginations.

The trees are made of birch and are available in green, natural, and brown.

Baby Dagny: Organic Bamboo Products for Your Babe

Who would have thought that bamboo would make incredibly soft bathrobes, hooded towels, washclothes and bibs? I admit when I first read about the Timboo products available at Baby Dagny, I wasn't so sure. Much to my surprise, I was delighted with the softness of the fabric.

Right now bamboo products are all the rage due to their "green" appeal. Bamboo is gaining popularity due to its status as the world's most sustainable resource, organically replenishable, naturally biogradable, and completely pesticide-free. The big bonus is that the cloth made from this natural resource is incredibly soft and super-aborbent.

Available exclusively at babydagny.com, checkout Timboo products as an alternative to traditional cotton products and help make a little impact on our environment.

Liam McDermott Sports New for Baby

Liam McDermott was recently photographed out with parents Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott sporting an adorable outfit made by New for Baby.

New for Baby specializes in creating comfortable and hip baby clothing that is perfect for newborns. Their mix-and-match collection are a great wardrobe starter for any new mom.

Read our review of this incredible line here.

Get Liam's full ensemble here.

Tuni and G: Don't Ya Wish Your Mommy Had a Tee Like Me

Looking for a special gift for Mother's Day? One of the hottest new brands on the Celebrity Mom circuit is Tuni & G which create fun and funky "Mommy and Me" tees, tanks, and hoodie sets.

Their adorable interactive sets combine timely sayings and stylish comfort that both you and your child can enjoy.

Their hotseller is the fun "Don't ya wish your mommy was hot like mine?"/ "Don't ya?" that was just purchased by Britney Spears. Other selections include "Attitude / Attitude in Training", "Queen / Prince or Princess", and "Boys Mama / Mama's Boy".

Think about the fun and smiles it will bring to both mom and child to have their own special set to sport on Mother's Day! If you don't want to purchase a complete set, their styles are also available in both adult and childrens sizes.

This hot line was selected to participate in the 2007 Pre-Oscar Hollywood Baby Breakfast Club Gift Baskets and has been gifted to celebrities Tori Spelling, Trista "The Bachelorette" Sutter, and Felicity Huffman.

Available online at www.TuniandG.com

Angelic Genius: Honoring Your Own Adorable Idol

Hooked on American Idol? Now your kids can share the fun with their very own "Adorable Idol" t-shirts from Angelic Genius.

This super soft light blue cotton tee is sure to be a conversation starter and make your child the star of the playground. Available in sizes from 3 months - 6T.

Read our review of Angelic Genius' sassy children's designs here.

Blirt Organic Tees: Fun Wordplay with a Modern Twist

When you have a child you quickly find out how silly some of the everyday figures of speech we use really are.

Blirt has introduced a line of t's that introduces a feeling of playfullness about some of the oddities of the English language. Their tees use offbeat interpretations of figures of speech that children can easily relate to such as "fish out of water", and "bull in a china shop". The whole line is unisex in cut and color.

All of their clothing is made of 100% organic cotton using low impact designs making Blirt both kid friendly and earth friendly. Each tee comes with a booklet that will playfully teach your child the derivations and definitions of each of the quirky sayings.

The modern designs were a huge hit with my boys who each have very different, unique tastes when it comes to both clothing and artwork. They typically can't agree on anything, but all were delighted with the blirt creations! Each tee brought giggles, questions, and fun for all!

Check out the complete line at Blirtshirt - I can't wait for their "bookworm" shirt to come out in May!

Hand Picked Pumpkin: Ready for Summer

I decided it was time to visit some of my favorite websites that we've previously reviewed to see what they have in line for Spring / Summer.

First up is Handpicked Pumpkin, which creates custom designed, hand sewn baby clothing. The best part of Handpicked Pumpkin is that they allow mom or dad to select color combinations or specific fabrics themselves for a completely customized look for your little.

Up for Spring are 9 new styles ready for the upcoming warm weather. The new spring styles are perfect for mixing and matcing in today's popular color combos full of pinks, blues, and browns. All of the pieces are constructed with 100% cotton fabrics so they are designed to be played in, machine washed and played in again. Perfect for everyday wear!

See our review of Handpicked Pumpkin here.

The Scoop on Tori Spelling's Modern Nursery

We've gotten a bunch of questions on Tori Spelling's nursery for her son Liam so here's the details...

Tori and husband Dean McDermott wanted to design a nursery that fits their modern tastes. To help them design the nursery, they turned to the online boutique Nursery Couture.

"Because Tori and Dean (McDermott, her husband) are ultra-modern, funky people, they wanted to stick with the same theme for their nursery," Spelling's designer Katy Mimari says.

Nursery Couture helped the couple design a parent-friendly, design-conscious nursery.

Tori had some specific requests for her nursery. She wanted a brown, blue, and lime color scheme filled with modern furniture, darkwood, and bubble motifs. The biggest request was the inclusion of a zebra rug by Jonathan Adler she already owned from her LA home.

"She previously purchased it," Mimari says. "She said, 'I know I want a modern nursery. I know I want to use Caden Lane bedding. But I'm in love with this rug, and I don't know how it's going to work.'"

The rug fits the modern styled nursery perfectly And yet it fit perfectly with the ultra-modern Aerial Crib by Nurseryworks and matching changing table with the white-on-white circle designs, as well as the mini library by Oeuf.

"The library has all these cubbies, so it was a fun place to put little accents like picture frames and stacks of blankets," Mimari says. "It made it a little more eclectic, which is cool, because it opens the door to more mommies who maybe aren't in the mix of things in New York or L.A. to go, 'Well, maybe I can be more modern and not have it stand out from the rest of my home.' "

Can't afford Tori's stuff yourself? Here's some affordable options:

Argington Sahara Crib

Offi Bebe Changing Table

Sara Bear Diaper Caddies: Containing Diaper Change Clutter

When I had my first child, I decked myself out with a fully stocked changing table. I even created my own custom cover for the changing pad itself. I used it once. After that, I realized it was just easier to keep a basket with all my essentials and just change the boys on a blankie on the floor.

The minute I saw the diaper caddies by Sara Bear, I had changing basket envy.

The baskets have a central storage area to hold bigger items like diaper wipe containers, toys, and blankets. Five sturdy fabric designers hold smaller items in place.
Their collection of adorable liners make it easy to fit your nursery decor.

The sturdy design of the basket itself makes it perfect to tote from nursery to living room to playroom and back again.

The Sara Bear diaper caddies make it high on my list for baby shower gifts this season! Stock one up with some baby supplies and it will be a sure audience pleaser.

Gifted Grasshopper: Fostering Kids Love of Reading

Looking for a gift that both you and your child will love. The Gifted Grasshopper has the solution - gift bags packed with children's book appropriate for their age and the specific occassion.

Each gift bag includes a canvas tote bag emroidered with their grasshopper logo. Each child's tote is filled with books based on the child's reading level. Select baby, toddler, preschool, K-1, 2-3, or even have them create a custom bag just for you based on your child's interests.

The gift bags range in price from $29.99-$74.99 and include a bookmark, plush toy, and Gifted Grasshopper play reading glasses.

The perfect gift for fostering your child's love of reading today!

Brooke Shields' Daughter Grier Wearing Isabooties!

Isabooties are one of our favorite baby shoe collections and apparently Brooke Shields loves them too!

Brooke was recently photographed carrying daughter Grier wearing Isabooties "Chocolate Fleurs" design.

Isabooties are perfect for early walkers designed using super-soft, breathable Ultrasuede fabric and a strong non-slip, durable Toughteck soles. Baby's feet are subtly protected while they take those first precious steps.

Design Her Gals: Create Your Own Onlkine Mini Me

It was love at first click when I found the "Design Her Gals" website. Three of my great passions combined in one spot - cool computer graphics, shopping for stylish clothes for my online self, and raising funds for breast cancer treatment.

Design Her Gals is an innovative site that lets you customize a gal in your likeness (or your mom, sister, best friend's likeness) and print your "gal" out on your own customized stationery, t-shirt, business card, or more. You select the body type, hair color, eye color, and outfit and just watch as the site created your very own mini-me.

As much fun as it is to create your gal, the purpose of the site is much bigger. Design Her Gals was created as a fun way to raise funds and awareness for Stage 4 breast cancer patients. The founders are attempting to raise $1 million dollars over the next 3 years to raise the funds which will go toward fulfilling wishes for Stage 4 breast cancer patients and their families. In addition, funds are being used to sponsor and support a nationwide website dedicated to this important segment of the breast cancer community. Five percent of every sale goes directly to the Gal to Gal Foundation to raise funds for this great cause.

One of the founders of Design Her Gals, Jean Fitzmaurice, was recently selected as one of the 2007 Yoplait Champions. She was selected by Yoplait, Susan G. Komen and Self Magazine as one of 25 ordinary women and men doing extraordinary things in their communities to help in the fight against breast cancer.

You can even get your own free gal to use on your website -- all you need to do is sign up as an affiliate and link back to designhergals.com to bring them more traffic towards their $1million goal!!

Also for those of you who want to know what I look like, it's pretty close to my personal "gal"!

Introducing the New Dress Collection by Michael Stars

Michael Stars has long been a celebrity favorite for their comfy t-shirt collection. Now they've introduced a brand new collection of dresses that are designed with simple feminine silhouettes.

The dresses have captured the characteristics that make their t-shirts a must-have. Ultra comfortable fabrics combined with flattering flowy style that will compliment just about every body type.

Perfect for a summer day at the office or a weekend wedding, Michael Stars dresses are perfect for the upcoming summer months.

Check them out today at MichaelStars.com

Patagonia: Creating Tee Shirts You Can Recycle

You recycle your cans and those cardboard boxes your soda comes in why not recycle your t-shirts? The t-shirts by Patagonia are created with the true spirit of conservation at heart. Each shirt is constructed with 100% organic cotton and are garment-washed for extra softness.

Even though they are built to last with taped shoulder seams and double-stitched sleeves and hem -- they are meant to be recycled when their time is up.

With their unique Common Threads Garment Recycling Program, customers are able to return their used organic cotton t-shirts to Patagoni to help maximize the clothes useful life.

Piperlime: Shoes that Combine Form and Function

Summer is quickly approaching and I'm on the hunt for a great pair of sandals.

For moms, shoes often become a combination of form and function. I like to wear a cute pair of shoes, but they also have to be functional so I can run after a couple of active three year olds.

The shoes by Piperlime are perfect for my busy mom lifestyle. Not only are they cute, but their comfy sandals are perfect for my mommy afternoons at the pool.

Check out their complete collection of shoes for moms, dads, kids, and everyone in between at Piperlime today!

Easter Adorable: Chillin' With My Peeps Rompers and Onesies

Easter is a holiday designed for "cute". Cute bunnies, cute eggs, cute kiddies, and even cute onesies and tees abound everywhere.

One of the standard staples of the day are the eternal "peeps" candy. Easter morning brings a collection of the marshmallow flavored candy in a variety of colors including pink, lavender, blue, green, and yellow. Now they even come in cocoa and -sugar-free varieties.

Rather than just consuming the treats in a flurry of Easter morning sugar rush, now your little guy can sport his own "peeps" inspired fashions.

Look for your own "Chillin' with my Peeps" onesies and rompers from Babesta in grass green, cherry blossom, and asphalt. Available at $20 apiece, they are a piece of peeps fashion that can be enjoyed year round.

Twinkle Kids: Cakes Designed for Rainy Day Distractions

Spring is a time where you often want to be outside, but the weather just won't let you. Kids and moms alike find themselves without major spring fever and in need of some inside distractions.

Twinkle Kids has a fabulous project that is designed to keep kids busy for hours. Each kit comes with a three tiered faux "cake" and a collection of felt embellishments that kids can attach, unattach to create a custom one-of-a-kind cake that is sure to leave them brimming with pride.

You can even purchase extra add-on decorations to give your kids even more design options.

If you want something smaller, they have introduced a new collection of"mini-cakes" perfect for smaller kids.

Check out these perfect rainy day distractions at Twinkle Kids today!

Moms of triplets -- check out their new rock, paper, scissors tees -- too cute!

Mothers Day Sale at Made By Angie

Easter is upon us and it's time to start looking forward to Mothers Day!

To honor the season, Made by Angie is offering 15% off all purchases at Made by Angie through Mother's Day. Place your order by May 2nd to ensure delivery by Mother's Day.

Their baby wipe containers are the perfect gift for all of those fabulous moms and moms-to-be you know on this special holiday.

See our review of Made by Angie here.

Clearance Time at Coco-Bebe

I love this time of year when the weather starts to warm up and the stores all get ready to bring in the new Spring styles.

Coco-bebe is having a winter clearance sale on all of their vintage inspired blankets and diaper bags. For a limited time only you can receive 30% off the total price of you order.

Look for great new Spring styles coming out soon!

Kung Fu Bambini: Semi-annual Sample Sale

I love cute clothes for kids. I especially love it when those clothes are designed especially for everyday wear including all the playing, running, and spilling that comes with real kids.

Kung Fu Bambini is a brand that embraces the true spirit of children and all that comes with them. Whether its a lounge set, a bib, a blankie, or some playwear you'll find something for your little one.

Right now they are having their end-of-season sample sale. Shop now to receive 50% - 85% off it time for our semi-annual online sample sale.

Harajuku Lover's Hello Kiddie Collection

Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lover’s collection is quickly becoming a new hip Hollywood mommy favorite for their stylin' tots.

Kate Beckinsale is the latest celebrity mom to embrace the brand when she and daughter Lily were spotted out earlier this week. Lily was stylishly sporting the Harajuku Lover's "Hello Kiddie" hoddie sweathirt Check out the matching sweats too.

Get yours today at Babesta

Baby Kaed: Diaper Bags to Fit Your Style

Some mommies go ga-ga over the cute baby clothes, for me my weakness is a really great diaper bag. As a mom who works from home, I often need to tote my bag with me as I shuffle between drop-offs, meetings, pick-ups, practices, and the in between starbucks work sessions and I need a bag that can go with me.

Baby Kaed has embraced this utilitarian lifestyle with a stylish line of diaper bags that is both functional and fashionable. Each bag even come stocked with all of the accessories that you often need to add on to some of the high-end bags including a
changing mat, a drawstring bag for dirty clothes, a zippered cosmetics pouch, cell phone holder, pacifier purse, and wipes case. There's also plenty of pockets - 5 interior and 2 side pockets for all the stuff you need to carry with you.

Available in several styles to fit the individual mom's unique personal style from suburban mom on the go to city girl urban chic.

Available online at Baby Kaed or select retailers.

Babycakes of Scottsdale: Shower Gifts with a Definite Wow Factor

This is truly a gift that will take the cake at your next baby shower.

Babycakes of Scottsdale custom creates 1, 2 and 3 tiers of show-stopping "cakes" packed with cleverly rolled exquisite baby garments and playtime toys. Decorated with flowers and accessories, they will definitely be the "Wow" gift at your next baby shower.

Each cake is custom designed with a collection of onsies, pacifiers, socks, hats, sleepers, blankets, wash cloths and more.

Recent recipients of babycakes include: Marcia Cross, Amanda Peet, Katie Holmes, and Jeremy London.

Max Daniel: Ultra Plush Rosebuds and Satin Blankets

We've seen a bunch of photos lately of Jennifer Garner and Violet out with her favorite lavender blankie.

The blanket is created by the celebrity favorite, Max Daniel. Their amazing rosebuds and satin ultraplush blanket with satin trim is ultra plush and the ultimate in baby luxury. Part of the signature collection, these blankets are one of the softest ones I've come across.

Sized at 32" x 26" they make the perfect on the go blanket while we transition through the milder temperatures of Spring.

Other celebrities that have received Max Daniel blankets include: Heidi Klum, Britney Spears, and Denise Richards.

Available at a growing list of select retailers.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Reported Shopping List

It was recently reported that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes went on a boy inspired shopping trip at Petit Tresor in Los Angeles. Here's some of what they bought:

Handpainted Crib:



Playtime Armoire:



Kaloo Happy Patchwork Bear:



Silver Pursuit Pedal Plane:

Baby Pure Me: Natural Baby Powder in a Puff

So many of the products on the market that we put on our precious baby's skin are full of chemicals and dyes. As a mom who is allergic to too many things to list on a single page, I try to limit my guys' exposure to these chemicals as much as possible. One of the few products that I have recently stumbled upon is the natural Presssed Puff by Baby Pure Me.

The Pressed Puff is a modern take on old-fashioned baby powder. The Pressed Puff compresses the mommy essential baby powder and reduces it down to the size of a convential makeup compact. The powder itself is hypoallergic and talc free. Blended with natural extracts, aromatherapy oils, and minerals to maintain that subtle "baby scent" that comes with traditional baby powder.

Available online at Baby Pure Me or select retailers.

Time Out Spots: Reinforcing the Time Out Technique

If your frustrated by time outs or they've turned into a game of catch and relase, you need to try Time Out Spots to help your child learn about discipline at an early age.

Created by teacher turned mom, Heather Sievers, Time Out Spots are a solution to unsuccessful time outs. It is quite simply a small round rug on which your child needs to sit for their time outs due to bad behavior.

The technique recommended is that you should give the child one warning, if they disobey they are sent to their "Time Out Spot". For the time-out, it is recommended that the child needs to sit for one minute for each year of the child's age.

The time out spot has made a difference with one of the twins for whom all discipline was fun and game time. With the use of the spot, it gives him something immediately recognizable and finite to enforce the household rules of behavior. He knows if he's headed for the spot, he's in big trouble. It only took a few frustrating attempts before he understood it and now just needs to be told to sit in his spot without arguing.

Priced at $22 -- "time out spots" get mommy's recommendation for mothers of fiesty toddlers.

Purchase your own time out spot here.

Bedhead PJ's: Hollywood Embraced Bedtime Comfort

Ever wonder where Grace Adler got those cute pjs on Will and Grace? Many came from the celebrity favorite brand, Bedhead PJs.

Bedhead PJs are made from high-quality 100% cotton fabrics with excellent tailoring and piping details. Available at fine retailers everywhere.

Their exquisite pjs have been featured as an Oprah must-have and seen on numerous TV shows and magazines (Rachel Ray was recently photographed wearing a pair on the cover of her magazine).

They have just introduced their new Spring and Summer fabrics so check them out for a comfy bedtime splurge.

Starbucks New Yummy Cupcakes

I hate cake. I really do. This is a big dilemma for the boys around my birthday time. We finally came to the agreement that they can either buy an ice cream version or make me cupcakes. So I was very pleasantly surprised that I really liked the new cupcakes available at Starbucks.

I typically prefer chocolate anything, but in this case it's the vanilla that I have fallen for. The frosting in great, the cake is well... cake but with the frosting I don't hate it. Until it gets warm enough for the frozen drinks that are my vice during the summer, their cupcakes will be my weekly starbucks treat.