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Best Disney Gifts for Girls 2007-11-17 23:17:00 My daughter Isabella is 7, and a hardcore High School Musical and Hannah Montana fan. Sometimes this big time fan action makes me wish we didn't have the cable, or even a TV, but she just loves dancing, and I don't mind her practising her moves - even if it is in the front of TV with Gabriella and Troy. I was looking for some Disney
gift ideas, since I don't think I'll get away without getting anything Troy or Hannah. And besides, we have already gone through with the recall-talk with my kids, and they know Santa ain't shopping any Mattel toys this year, so since Barbie isn't going to show up at our house this Christmas, I might consider some of the Disney characters. High School Musical: Sing It Bundle with Microphone (59.99$) is an interactive game/karaoke and singing with the High School Musical stars. It is available both as a Playstation and a Nintendo Wii versions. We don't have either one, and probably never will, but I have to say the Nintendo Wii looks like a lot of fun Read more:Gifts
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Christmas Card finds from Etsy 2007-11-16 19:59:00 It's time to start thinking sending Holiday cards! Here are some modern, beautiful and all equally unique, handmade Holiday card finds from Etsy. 6 card set from In-vita Paper Studio, 11$. 8 cards by Turtle Papers, 10$.20 for 28$ from Your Every Whim12 Bird Tree Holiday cards by Just Another Day, 12$. Subscribe Read more:Christmas
Holiday Gift Guide 2007 Round Up 2007-11-25 21:58:00 Need more ideas for gifts for your family this year...? Here are some of my favorite Gift Guide
s for the Holiday
2007! I'm not just saying because I did our Gift Guide... but it really is a pretty comprehensive guide, it has a lot of products for every family member, and in different price ranges too. Also, I am still updating it! I think it has over 200 gift ideas, but who's counting. My gift ideas are for modern families and I've collected the favorite stores with discounts in the Shopping Guide and check out also special MONDAY ONLY discounts.Pinks and Blues Girls have a fantastic gift guide. Their focus is finds from indie designers and small family owned companies (thank you for remembering us, you girls rock!). They have organized the gift guide with personalities, like "Artsy Mama" or "Posh Mama" and have the biggest idea bank of gifts for pets! They also feature a discount page.Mama Speaks has a cool gift guide with many organic ideas and organic products - great guide for
On the third day of Christmas Shopping... 2007-11-25 13:15:00 On the third
day of Christmas
,my favorite aunt sent to meThree warm scarves,Two Owl shoes,And an Eiffel tower in a pink dress.Some deals of today - prices valid only Sunday, November 25th. Edenstar Merino Wool Scarf, was 29$, now on sale 14$.Also in grey-black for boys. Lola et Moi Pom Pom Scarf, normally 45$, today on sale for 22$.Read more about the 12 days of Christmas Shopping
huge sale event, and how you can win 200$ shopping spree! Subscribe Read more:Christmas Shopping
Best Sales on Cyber Monday 2007-11-24 12:59:00 Cyber Monday
is the biggest online shopping day of the year. Here are some great discounts and sales going on on this Monday November 26th, 2007. Skimbaco.com offers over 40 products on sale, up to -65% off! Including some of your favorite children's clothing brands, like Tea Collection. Cool gift ideas for moms and dads too and Daily Deals until Deecember 4th! On Cyber Monday, get free shipping, use code FREESHIP. Amazon.com is one of my one-quick-stop for everything. I started buying books from them years ago, and now I get everything else from them too. The thing is that they offer a great selling tool for many smaller companies, and I am actually purchasing from small independent companies, who have just joined together with Amazon. They even let me to do my "own" Amazon store - with all my favorite gift items. Check out the Skimbaco - The Lifestyle Blog Gift Store! I'd be extremely happy if my Santa shopped only at Shoes.com. They have the best selection of shoe brands I like ( Read more:Sales
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GIFTS FOR PETS 2007-11-24 10:24:00 We shall not forget about the man's best friend. Here are some cool gift ideas for your pet this Holiday season!Snoggy Dog Towel makes it easier to clean up after coming inside from rainy day walks, or dry out after baths. 22$ at Amazon, also available in blue.Just a little something for your cat... This adorable double bowl is only 5.60$ at Amazon.Two kitties? Pamper them with this dual hammock, 20,79$ from Amazon.Jax and Bones Mood Indigo Dog Beds - stylish and comfortable. 85-145$ depending on the size atChimp FeetWoof Dog Bone Treat Jar by Ore Originals - fill it with dog treats! See matching bowls too. Jar 33$ at Chimp FeetThis All Natural Paw Rub is formulated to protect, heal, and moisturize. It is made with human-grade ingredients that are safe if ingested. It is great for dry/chafed elbows, sun-burnt noses and cracked pads. 18$ at Amazon, also available in blue.And this one is for you - to show your love for your dog. The dog breed bag comes in 26 different pictures of diffe
On the second day of Christmas Shopping.. 2007-11-24 09:58:00 On the second day of Christmas
,my daddy sent to meTwo Owl shoes,And an Eiffel tower in a pink dress.Some deals of today - prices valid only Saturday, November 24th. Tea Collection Buho Owl Shirt, normally 30$, now on sale for 10$.Tea Collection White Corduroy Trousers, normally 47$, today on sale for 20$.Livie & Luca Hoots Owl Shoes, normally 39,50$, now on sale for 29$Read more about the 12 days of Christmas Shopping
huge sale event, and how you can win 200$ shopping spree! Subscribe Read more:Christmas Shopping
We've got snow & the bunny slope is open! 2007-11-23 16:50:00 Yay! We have officially started the ski season, even before the Durango Mountain Resort opened. Durango Mountain Resort is scheduled to open December 1st and we, like many other locals have been fearing, whether they are going to make it or not. It has been a perfect fall weather here, sunny, warm and no rain or snow. Well, perfect if you like it like that, but most of us locals have been waiting for the snow. And finally last night, we've got our first snow fall this year! It was great! After celebrating Thanksgiving yesterday, and then waking up for the white all around us, it felt like Christmas this morning. Kids actually got up at the crack of dawn, and started asking when we can go out and play in the snow. We were outside the whole morning, and even took our skis out and skied in our front yard! I don't think it even qualifies as a bunny hill as a technical ski language point of view, but it literally is a bunny hill - we have a family of white cottontails living in the bushes
On the first day of Christmas Shopping.. 2007-11-23 00:06:00 On the first day of Christmas
,my mommy sent to mean Eiffel tower in a pink dress.12 Days of Christmas Shopping
Event starts today! Read more about the event and how you can win 200$ shopping spree.Some deals of today - prices valid only Friday, November 23rd. Lola et Moi Paris Bracelet, was 38$, today 20$Lola et Moi Paris Wool Dress, was 115$, now 60$Tea Collection basic tees, starting 10$. See all items on sale today Subscribe Read more:Christmas Shopping
Happy Thanksgiving! 2007-11-22 19:34:00 I'm just sneaking in really quickly between dinner and dessert to wish everyone HappyThanksgiving
!We are having a very relaxed, down to earth Thanksgiving, just five of us. Matt wore jeans and a t-shirt, I didn't even put lipstick to make it more festive. We had a tablecloth, but I was too lazy to iron it... You got the picture. This fall has been so busy with moving, the business, and everything else, that I really appreciate this stress-free Thanksgiving. I'm almost taking a day off.. People in Europe don't celebrate Thanksgiving, so this was only my 9th Thanksgiving. I remember the first Thanksgiving with Matt... He was still in Flight School and they didn't really get many days off to go back home (to their parents) to celebrate Thanksgiving. So, Matt invited all single guys in his flight school class to spend Thanksgiving with us. Matt told me that Thanksgiving was the most important holiday in the US, and taught me to fix the turkey and dressing (which I hated the first ti
Oh, I'm Enchanted 2007-11-21 22:10:00 Don't read if you want the movie Enchanted
to surprise you!My Prince Charming took me and our two princesses, and the little prince with golden coins in his pocket to see the new Disney movie Enchanted tonight. The movie starts as an animated film, with a girl Giselle and Prince Edward, who fall in love and are about to get married in Andalasia. Of course there is an evil step-mom, who wants to prevent the wedding and sends Giselle (played by Amy Adams), to a place where there are no happy endings. Giselle turns into a real woman, and turns up in New York City. No happy endings in NYC?Giselle literally falls into arms of a handsome divorce lawyer Robert (played by Patrick Dempsey), and during the course of movie finds out that there actually might be a happy ending for her fairytale - in NYC, with Rob. Half of America's women are swooning over McDreamy, so great casting for a man who wins the Prince Edward in the battle of charming Giselle. The movie has talking chipmunks, and a clea
Win 200$ Children's Boutique Gift Certificate! 2007-11-20 18:21:00 My Dear Fellow Bloggers and Site Owners,I am hosting a HUGE 12 day long sale event called 12 Days of Christmas Shopping at Skimbaco.com, starting this Friday November 23rd. Daily deals, lowest prices of the season!Read more. It is going to be fun, fabulous and best of all: the prices of children's designer clothing and accessories will be the lowest ever, right on time for the Holidays. Convenient shopping from your home - any busy mom would appreciate that. We offer products also for women and men. WIN 200$ GIFT CERTIFICATEFor my blogger-friends I am hosting a 200$ Gift certificate Giveaway - raffled among everyone who writes about the 12 Days of Christmas Shopping Event between November 21st and November 30th. ONE ENTRY PER ONE POST - post everyday and get 10 entries to win! ENTER TO WIN:Write your post between November 21st and November 30th. The post has to have a link to www.skimbaco.com and one photo - of a product you like and/or a banner. Sign up the Mr. Linky here - use the Read more:Children
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On the ninth day of Christmas... free socks! 2007-12-01 09:19:00 On the ninth day of Christmas
Shopping,my Brother gave to meNine frogs a-leaping,Eight shirts a-stunning,Seven cakes a-baking,Six coats a-warming,Five golden coins,Four buzzing bees,Three warm scarves,Two Owl shoes,And an Eiffel tower in a pink dress.Some deals of today - prices valid only Saturday 1st of December.Get FREE Leap Frog Socks (value 6$) when you order Monkey-Toes Leap Frog Tennis Shoes or Mary Janes!Leap frog Tennis Shoes, 25$Leap Frog Mary Janes, 25$. All Monkey-Toes shoes are handpainted to order, and they make a wonderful and speacial gift - these shoes come in sizes 1-10, and make also a great baby gift!SEE ALL DAILY DEALS- children's designer clothing up to 65% off! Subscribe
Hollywood Star Daeg Faerch shops at Skimbaco 2007-11-30 09:16:00 Movie star Daeg Faerch shopped at Skimbaco this fall and his Mom sent us this photo of Daeg wearing a Lore Dragon tee and Riiminka Design skull cap (and he also got the Riiminka Design coin purse, which works great for iPod). Daeg has gotten such a great reviews on his role as a young Micheal Myers in the horror movie Halloween, which came out his fall. After that Daeg has been busy and has filmed 5 other movies! This kid has it going on! I can't wait that the movie John Hancock comes out, in which Daeg is acting with Will Smith and Charlize Theron. Shop now for Daeg's style:Lore Dragon tee.Skull AccessoriesSkull fitted scarf - fits even adults Subscribe Read more:Hollywood
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Last chance to Win!!! 2007-11-30 09:15:00 TODAY is the last chance
to win a Marimekko Duvet Cover at Boston Mamas or 200$ Skimbaco Gift Certificate here.More great giveaways...Mamanista.Pinks & Blues Gift GuideDesign MomAnd lots of more can be found at:Prizey Subscribe
On the eighth day of Christmas - all the shirts and sweaters on sale! 2007-11-30 09:04:00 See all sale items On the eighth day of Christmas
,my Daddy gave to meEight shirts a-stunning,Seven cakes a-baking,Six coats a-warming,Five golden coins,Four buzzing bees,Three warm scarves,Two Owl shoes,And an Eiffel tower in a pink dress.From front page sweaters to cool tees - tons of tops on sale just today! Warm for boy or a girl, this Tea Collection Ades Intarsia Hooded Sweater is a must have this winter. Was 69$, today 35$.For a stylish boy - Tea Collection Vest was 40$, today 15$.Ain't no mountain high enough... he'll be cute and ready to take on anything in this Tea Collection Mountain Tee, was 28$, today 15$. Subscribe
On the seventh day of Christmas - you must have some gingerbread! 2007-11-29 10:51:00 See all sale items On the seventh
day of Christmas
,my Auntie sent to meSeven cakes a-baking,Six coats a-warming,Five golden coins,Four buzzing bees,Three warm scarves,Two Owl shoes,And an Eiffel tower in a pink dress.TODAY ONLY: Twinkle-Kids Felt Cakes 20% off use code: TWINKLEYou have probably seen Twinkle-Kids felt cakes on TV or on magazines. They were even picked for the CBS's Early Show as one of top ten toys to give this Holiday! Everyone knows about the toy recalls - make sure you know what is safe, what not, this Holiday season! Twinkle-Kids felt cakes are my number one toy gift tip this Holiday season. Non-toxic, safe and handmade in the United States of high quality felt from Holland. Me and kids likey!Twinkle twinkle little... Cake! Small Pink Confetti Felt Cake, was 18$, today 14.40$ with the coupon. Gingerbread House Felt Cake was 55$, today 44$ with coupon. See all Twinkle-Kids Felt Cakes. And speaking of gingerbread... I couldn't resit but sneak in another great Ging
On the sixth day of Christmas Shopping.. 2007-11-28 11:49:00 Read more about the 12 days of ChristmasShopping
huge sale event, and how you can win 200$ shopping spree! Thank you for all who have already given us a shout out! A special thanks to Design Mom, Tot Trends Weekly Magazine and Kids Trends Weekly and of course Christine at Dates to Diapers. I really appreciate you all spreading the word of our sale event. We are a small family-owned (read: one-woman-show) company and don't have a huge budget to advertise. And even if we did - I would probably donate that money to children's charities! On the sixth day of Christmas Shopping
,my Granny sent to meSix coats a-warming,Five golden coins,Four buzzing bees,Three warm scarves,Two Owl shoes,And an Eiffel tower in a pink dress.Some deals of today - prices valid only Wednesday, November 28th. TODAY ONLY: FREE SHIPPING: use code: FREESHIPLola et Moi Garden Corduroy Jacket, was 155$, today 79$. Tea Collection Sakura Vest was 42$, today 20$. Get your Riiminka Design clothing and accessories before
On the fifth day of Christmas shopping... 2007-11-27 07:44:00 On the fifth day of Christmas
Shopping,my brother sent to meFive golden coins,Four buzzing bees,Three warm scarves,Two Owl shoes,And an Eiffel tower in a pink dress.Some deals of today - prices valid only Tuesday, November 27th. TODAY ONLY: All Magical Fable & Lore clothing 50% off!There is a pouch of golden coins in the pocket of David corduroy pants, was 70$, today 35$. Also available in caramel. Peter velvet jacket isn't just fancy, it's warm too for the Holiday season, normally 94$, today only 47$. The embroidery and patches change color in the sun light!And sister will love this soft and luxurious Red Velvet Peggy Coat, normally 104$, today 52$. The embroidery changes color in the sun light!SEE ALL DAILY DEALS- children's designer clothing up to 65% off!Read more:Read an interview with the designer of Fable & Lore clothing. Read more about the 12 days of Christmas Shopping huge sale event, and how you can win 200$ shopping spree! Subscribe
Mugwaz Giveaway Winner - enter to win 200$! 2007-11-26 10:45:00 Congratulations! Mugwaz Giveaway winner is Lesha. Congratulations Lesha! Vist Mugwaz for cute DIY accessories for girls. Remember to enter
to win 200$ Gift Certifcate to skimbaco.com. Subscribe
On the Biggest Sale Day of the year 2007-11-26 11:37:00 On the fourth day of Christmas Shopping,my Mommy bought to meFour buzzing bees,Three warm scarves,Two Owl shoes,And an Eiffel tower in a pink dress.Some deals of today - prices valid only Monday, November 26th. FREE SHIPPING: Use Code FREESHIPGet FREE Buzzy Bees Socks (value 6$) when you order Monkey-Toes Buzzy Bees Tennis Shoes or Mary Janes!Buzzy Bees Tennis Shoes, 25$Buzzy Bees Mary Janes, 25$. All Monkey-Toes shoes are handpainted to order, and they make a wonderful and speacial gift - these shoes come in sizes 1-10, and make also a great baby gift!SEE ALL DAILY DEALS- children's designer clothing up to 65% off!Read more about the 12 days of Christmas Shopping huge sale event, and how you can win 200$ shopping spree! Subscribe
Gotta love Lotta - Scandinavian Modern Design 2007-12-07 18:07:00 My mother always had a calendar towel, and the yearly towels still bring back such childhood memories. I bet my mom still has the towels from years 1975, 1978 and 1981, years, when me and my sisters were born. The fabric calendars are a dear Scandinavian
tradition and this Lotta Jansdotter 2008 Fabric Calendar reminded me of my childhood, and I am adding it to my wish list for the Holidays!Lotta Jansdotter is one of my favorite designers with a very Scandinavian background. She spent her childhood summers in the island called Ahvenanmaa between Sweden and Finland - I spent my childhood summers sailing between Ahvenanmaa and Finland. No wonder Lotta's designs bring back so many memories and feel like home to me. Beautiful, simplistic designs, just like home in Scandinavia. Here are some of my favorites from Lotta Jansdotter, these I found from Design Public. Herringbone Owl, 18$Tyckte Tote, 29$Chick Wool Zipper Bag, 22$Redig Kitchen Towel & Pot Holder Set, 32$Tang Wool Tote, 58$Ps. Enj Read more:Gotta
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Small is the new Big 2007-12-07 18:03:00 Have you noticed a trend this year..? Everything Etsy is in. Handmade is in. Mom-made is trendy and buying from small companies and independent designer is so hip. Mass market is so out, and even my daughter knows it. "Two girls had a same shirt on today" she said and rolled her eyes, for a 7 year old fashionista and a trendsetter of her own that sounded like it was a criminal act to wear something everybody has. Right on time for the Holidays comes the Small
Magazine Winter fashion edition. Check it out for wonderful photos and for big style on small people fashions. Could I suggest a few items in the spirit of Small...?Tree, by HerzensartOutfit by WatiHavins Originals teesEdenstar clothingWillarie DressI was so happy to see Edenstar & Imoga clothing in the Small magazine, as well as my favorite Etsy seller's Syko's products! Subscribe
Mom Finds a great gift and giveaway! 2007-12-05 19:46:00 Oh yeah, this Mom just found what she wants for Christmas. How about this Luca Glider from Monte? A good book, a very venti vanilla Latte and I could just sit in this chair for hours. Maybe even occasionally take my laptop and do some work. Aaw, my kids could climb up too and we could read all the Pippi Longstocking books they love. I might even share it with my husband, and let him sometimes take an afternoon nap on this luxurious glider... This modern glider would be just the gift I need for the moment of relaxation, and a joy to my eyes, since it sure is a beauty. Modern design with function - even with three children I could take the stone colored one (above), the fabric is water repellent and stain resistant suede. Sure it would be the perfect piece for a nursery, and any nursing mom would love this, but since my babies are past that age, I would put this baby in my living room! I know, you are asking, where did I find this amazing modern glider! It is made by Monte, but I found o
On the twelfth day of Christmas.... we got busy! 2007-12-05 14:33:00 On our twelfth day Christmas
Shopping Event, I was so busy that I didn't have time to update the blog!We still have several items on sale, some of them until they sell out or until Christmas!Craft tip of today: Check out the FamilyFun.com - a great resource for easy crafts and recipes to make with the kids. Like the Goodie Baskets in the photo. Cute Holiday find: this Snowman is a gret tree topper or just a deco on your table top. On sale at Pottery Barn for 12,99$. Subscribe
On the eleventh day of Christmas... the prices are the lowest! 2007-12-03 12:19:00 Today's selection of the DAILY DEALS is the BIGGEST EVER. We are doubling the fun even lowering the prices of some products that do a double duty. On the eleventh day of Christmas
Shopping,my sister gifted meEleven products a-doubling,Ten minutes a-crafting,Nine frogs a-leaping,Eight shirts a-stunning,Seven cakes a-baking,Six coats a-warming,Five golden coins,Four buzzing bees,Three warm scarves,Two Owl shoes,And an Eiffel tower in a pink dress. MAKE A SPLASH STEP STOOLWAS 195$ TODAY: 175$(FREE SHIPPING)NAUGHTY OR NICE...?With three kids of my own I sometimes look for parenting advice even on TV's Supernanny show! She uses "Naughty Stool" as a time out. Read how the "Naughty Stool" works.This adorable Bubbles Decor handpainted step stool works in the bathroom, in the playroom - or even as a "Naughty Stool"! REVERSIBLE HEADBANDS WAS: 14$TODAY: 7$TWO FOR ONE My girls love accessories and their favorite: the Reversible Headbands. Two looks - one headband - read more. These handmade head
200$ Gift Certificate Winner! 2007-12-02 23:50:00 My daughter picked up a number from the Mr Linky... and the winner of the 200$ Gift Certificate
is number 22 - Christine from Dates to Diapers. Congrats and thanks for everyone participating, I really appreciate it! Subscribe Read more:Gift Certificate
On the tenth day of Christmas - you'll get Parents magazine 2007-12-02 11:54:00 On the tenth day of Christmas
Shopping,my kids asked from meTen minutes a-crafting,Nine frogs a-leaping,Eight shirts a-stunning,Seven cakes a-baking,Six coats a-warming,Five golden coins,Four buzzing bees,Three warm scarves,Two Owl shoes,And an Eiffel tower in a pink dress.It's time to start thinking about Holiday crafts and baking with kids! This idea is from Parents
-magazine, I like how easy their craft ideas always are. So... Today's DAILY DEAL:Get one year subscription of Parents magazine for free with your order over 100$!Unfortunately this is only for our customers within the US and it might take up to 6 weeks to receive the first of 12 issues. SEE ALL DAILY DEALS- children's designer clothing up to 65% off! Subscribe
Alvin and the Chipmunks Soundtrack is a Must Have 2007-12-16 20:26:00 So, my daughter's birthday wish was today to go and see Alvin
and the Chipmunks, and eat at her favorite restaurant. The movie was hilarious, and I'm not even going to say another word - You.Must.Go.See.It.Oh, and Santa, please bring the Alvin and the Chipmunks Soundtrack
, I would be happy to listen to these tunes for a while... Subscribe
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