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Got A Stellar Nursery Decor Goin' On at Your Crib? 2008-04-16 10:58:00 We want to see it! We have something exciting in the works for the direction of this blog...we want to bring you not only the latest in fashion and accessories, toys and games, fun stuff to do - but we want to bring you the latest in decor ideas too (starting with your kidos rooms of course - something you're all interested in)!So come on...dust off those photos of the nursery/young child's room that you spent months agonizing over the choice for the wall paint, and the perfect letters you found to spell out babycakes name with...or maybe you spent countless hours making something really special to hang in the nursery, got some really cool bedding made, a funky paint technique....whatever it is.....we want to see it!!!! So send 'em in.We will select the "best in class" (which could be all Read more:Stellar
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BEACH BABY! 2008-04-15 11:25:00 Can we say summer vacation?!?! We're dreaming of the beach and while our summer trip is still a few months away - we went ahead and started looking for the perfect beach tote. We found one at Bella Boutique Creations and had to post it here for you all to see. SOOOOOOO STINKING CUTE! Bella Boutique Creations also has other great items like diaper bags, vintage chic bags, and burpies and bibs. They have some super fun fabrics and extremely reasonable prices - believe us ---- we know!
Giveaway: Hair Bow Trio 2008-04-14 11:21:00 We've featured Uniquely U boutique before - but we just wanted to pass along a giveaway we just found out about. Uniquely U boutique has a monthly giveaway and the above pictured hairbow trio is April's giveaway. We have one of each of these oh so very unique bows and I cannot tell you how many compliments our daughter has received while wearing them! Here is the link that tells you what you need to do to enter the giveaway. These bows are definitely Unconventional, Unexpected, & Unforgettable!
Chores Got Your Little One in the Dumps? 2008-04-09 10:00:00 Why not make tracking chores more fun with this chore tracker created by the fun people over at My Reward Board.So how does it work? From the My Reward Site:The My Reward Board program emphasizes a positive approach for encouraging kids to complete their chores, achieve their goals, improve their behavior, and save their money.New chores and goals can be added at any time, and kids mark off their own work using a cast ofengaging happy face characters. Parents can configure the program to conform to their own parenting style, controlling how frequently rewards are earned and which rewards are available. Achievement certificates - suitable for framing, or at least hanging on the refrigerator - are printed at the end of each week, and an animated piggy bank squeals in delight when allowance Read more:Chores
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Say GOODBYE to Grocery Store Madness 2008-04-08 10:00:00 In and Out is the name of this game! You can get a free trial of this software - Aisle by Aisle - which claims to save you tons of time and even money by allowing you to:1. Print aisle-by-aisle grocery list for any store2. Compare prices between stores3. Go coupon crazy4. Integrate recipe ingredients with shopping lists5. Simplify meal planning6. Reduce impulse buying - stretch your pennies7. Email grocery lists to friends (or husbands) - so they can shop on their way homeLet us know if you try this one and how it works for you --- we haven't tested this one and are very curious to know if it does save time and money!!! Read more:Grocery
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Mother Goose Time 2008-04-07 10:00:00 Someone recently asked us what they could use to make learning fun for their 3 year old who is not yet enrolled in a traditional preschool class. So we got to work scouring the internet looking for something that was prepackaged and would include several different fun learning oriented activities....so here it is.....and please note that we haven't actually seen this product first hand.Ever have those days where you just don't know what to do with your 2 1/2 to 5 year old? We do! You've been to the park 5 times this week, you've been to the mall play area, you've even had a lunch date with baby cakes best little friend, and all baby cakes toys have been played with to exhaustion.....so now what? Why not try out a month's curriculum from Mother Goose Time? They offer a planned preschool cu
BlaBla Kids 2008-04-03 11:18:00 CUTE, CUTE, & SUPER CUTE! You've got to check out these adorable little hats and booties from BlaBla Kids - we're thinking ditch the blue/pink universal stripped cap the hospital hands out and put your little newborn in some of these adorable duds! BlaBla Kids has 16 different choices - from cute animals to funky flower hats. And don't forget to grab some of the matching booties! FUN FUN FUN!
Cow-A-Bunga Baby! 2008-04-02 11:20:00 We didn't intend this post to be about all cowprint....we went to this site, The Piggy Story, to check out their traveling crayon kit - and started finding more and more cowprint cuties....so make sure to check out their site because they are definitely more than just cowprint! And on a side note - to celebrate our 100th post --- I stayed up late and gave The Trendy Mommy a makeover....like our new look? We can give you one too :) Check out our site TrendyMommy Blog Design.
All the Sweetness without the Guilt! 2008-04-01 11:43:00 This post has nothing to do w/ April Fools ~ it's full of yummy goodness! We must admit that we did not find Posie and Me on our own, our friends over at the Sassy Pink Boutique Blog found these great products and we're jumping on in with our own post about their adorable products! OHHHHH they are just so cute, we could EAT them up! We will definitely be ordering some of these for our own little chef to play with!Straight from the site: Made by hand with wool felt and floss and beads only, no glue. These cookies will last and measuring two inches across, they are the perfect size for little hands to feel a little bigger.This batch of six cookies, Ginger Bread Girl, Wooden Rolling Pin and real Cookie Cutter comes in the beautiful Gift Box shown here and she will love putting her play felt Read more:Sweetness
Feed Me! Change Me! 2008-03-31 11:44:00 I feel like boutique bibs are all over the internet and in every swanky baby boutique in the country....so I usually refrain from posting about them....however, I must say that I have fallen in love with these. Not sure if it's the patterns that SweetDarlin Ranch uses or just the fact that they come with a matching changing pad or the ribbon that they use to tie up the changing pad...not sure - but I think they make an adorable gift to give a new mom or mommy to be....so here I am posting about them! Check out their etsy shop to see tons of fun patterns. Read more:Change
The Weekend Edition: Dallas Trendy Moms 2008-03-27 12:36:00 What: Pictures in the Wildflowers (a professional photographer will provide photos in the wildflowers free of charge), bounce house, plant your own flowers, make a birdfeeder, and more!Where: Plano Community Garden (4030 W. Plano Parkway, Plano TX)When: Saturday, March 29th 1-3pmCost: FREE Read more:Weekend
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Starta Food Fight 2008-03-25 09:40:00 We recently ran across this super fun site, StartaFoodFight.com. They carry unique little tees and onesies for your babies and toddlers alike. They are a super creative company and have categorized their products in a fun way - 'When I Grow Up'. So do you have a little Veterinarian or Superhero on your hands ~~ if so then you've gotta check out the shirts that suit them perfectly. These are just a few of their many many fun designs....so check 'em out! Oh and we've heard that they gift wrap in a fun hotdog container ;)
Bring on the Pedicures... 2008-03-24 10:54:00 Ok...so not really....at least we hope your 8 year old doesn't care if they miss their pedicure this year ;) We've been really impressed lately with the selection of footware that Skechers has to offer. Here are some of our summer favorites for your little ones.
The Weekend Edition: Dallas Trendy Moms 2008-03-20 06:08:00 What: FUN FUN & MORE FUN for kids - Inflatables, games, crafts, & egg hunts!Where/When: SATURDAY - multiple times & locations...Get this there are 6 LOCATIONS - so find one close to you and ENJOY!1. Warren Sports Complex—Frisco (2pm-3:30pm)2. Shawnee Trails Pavilion—Frisco (10am-11:30pm)3. Preston Meadow Park Pavilion—Plano (3pm-4:30pm)4. Castle Hills—Lake Avalon (10am-11:30pm)5. Foncine Settlement Park—Frisco(Near Eldorado Parkway & Custer Road) (10am-11:30pm)6. Downtown Celina Square (2pm-3:30pm) Cost: FREENeed More Info: Read more:Weekend
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For Mommies (part 2) 2008-03-19 11:56:00 Found this site, Invisibelt, they provide a solution to that weird look that you sometimes get when your jeans stick out and you get a funky lump under your shirt...check it out ;)
For Mommies 2008-03-18 02:01:00 We haven't featured a product to help moms out in quite some time...so here it is...The Strapper.Sounds uninteresting - but we promise it is a useful find! No more unruly bra straps hanging out there for the world to see.
Birth Announcements! 2008-03-17 10:27:00 We absolutely LOVE these door hangers! Cara over at Oh So Spoiled is so talented! She creates these one-of-a-kind door hangers that include all the important stats of your little one's entrance into the amazing world. You can even give her a picture of your nursery and she can create something that matches perfectly to your walls or bedding. We are definitely getting one of these for our next little one ~ whenever that may be!
The Weekend Edition: Dallas Trendy Moms 2008-03-13 12:48:00 What: You’re in for an exciting adventure when you enter the 400+ acre park set amidst the oak thickets, limestone outcroppings and the splendor of the beautiful Arbuckle Mountains, whether you are in your own car or aboard the Safari bus. Throughout your visit, there’s natural beauty… and there is also the beast – with literally hundreds of wild, exotic and rare animals – most roaming freely in habitats similar to their own.Where: Approx. ½ way between Dallas
& Oklahoma City, Off I – 35, Davis, OK. Take exit 51 off I-35, Follow Arbucklewilderness Access Road sign. ¼ miles off I-35When: Any day - opens at 9amCost: adults (12-54) $14.99 children (3-11) $12.99 seniors (55+) $13.99 children under 3 free Need More Info: Read more:Weekend
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Vinyl Sticker Books 2008-03-12 02:12:00 We absolutely love these vinyl sticker books for boys and girls - just $11 at They also have lots of fun paper products for mommies too :) Click on the link for Letters By Design to get to their super fun products page. So many neat things to choose from - we also love their accordian organizers - just $9.50. Read more:Vinyl
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No More Lost Socks! 2008-03-11 09:00:00 Does your baby kick his/her socks off in the night and leave their toes feeling a little nippy? This fun mom-owned company, Snapdragon Baby Socks
- has invented a clever little solution to this problem. Snap-on Socks - Socks that snap onto babies clothing.....never lose another sock - until your baby figures out how to unsnap that is ;)
Tiny McSmall 2008-03-10 04:00:00 Tiny McSmall is a funky little company that offers unique gifts and room decor items for all those tiny. We think their storage options are pretty nifty.We also really dig their dresses for girls 2-6. The flower eyelet dress (pictured above) is one of our favs.
The Weekend Edition: Dallas Trendy Moms 2008-03-06 10:36:00 What: LakeShore Learning Free Craft - Each weekend the store features a different free craft for kids ages 3 and over. Their website is very informative and even has a picture of the crafts that will be made by week for the next two months...so you can plan your trip based on whichever craft your child would like the best....or if you have a real craft lover you could go to all of them!Where: LakeShore Learning Center, 13846 N. Dallas
ParkwayDallas, TX 75240When: Every Saturday from 11-3 (pop in/pop out)Cost: FreeNeed More Info: 972-934-8866 or Read more:Weekend
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CRAFT: Easter Egg Sidewalk Chalk 2008-03-05 10:29:00 Fill up that Easter
basket with some egg shaped sidewalk chalk this year. The kids will think the shape is fun and you'll finally get them outside playing! We found a carton of 6 multicolored chalk eggs HERE for only $1.99. Read more:Sidewalk
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Pampering Beki 2008-03-04 09:59:00 This bracelet rocks! How fun and funky is this?!?!? Check out PamperingBeki
The Weekend Edition: Dallas Trendy Moms 2008-04-17 12:02:00 We have two fun events to fill your families weekend calendar with.What: Ft. Worth's Main Street Arts Festival (TONS of amazing artists showcasing their wonderful works, fun stuff for the kids to do, great food, live entertainment, nice weather - we're crossing our fingers on this one)When: April 17- 20th -- 10am to duskWhere: Downtown Ft. Worth - around Main Street --- there will be signs this is a HUGE event!Cost: Free (sorta - guess it depends on if you purchase any artwork or food)Need More Info: : Trinkets 2 Treasures (HUGE new & gently used furniture, babywares, clothing, electronics, office supplies, toys, you name it sale - proceeds from the sale benefit local charititable organizations)When: Saturday, April 19th 8am-3pmWhere: Plano Centre - 2000 E. Spring Creek ParkwayCost: 8a Read more:Edition
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Giveaway: Tuthillo Lost Tooth Companion 2008-04-21 10:44:00 Oh boy, you are going to LOVE this giveaway!The super cool people over at Tuthillo, have given us one of their ever popular Lost ToothCompanion
s to give away to one of our readers! We are really excited about this product!So excited in fact, that we thought about keeping it for ourselves....but we wanted to share it with all of you even more - because it is so fun! It is really soft and our little tester went absolutely CRAZY over it! You can't help but fall in love with this goofy little thing!So you might be asking what is a Lost Tooth Companion? It's a lifesaver for all you parents out there who have almost gotten 'caught' sneaking into your child's room at night pretending to be the Tooth Fairy. This new twist on the old tooth pillow is super fun and sure to make your child giggle. It
Berry Baby Boutique 2008-04-22 09:39:00 We absolutely love the reversible crayon apron found at Berry
Baby! It is really cute and a little sassy - we also love that it's reversible (so it is useful for cooking too).We also think the 24*7*365=MOM t-shirts are very fun! and oh so appropriate!!!! Read more:Boutique
The Weekend Edition: Dallas Trendy Moms 2008-04-23 22:28:00 What: Frisco's Annual Fair in the Square {Midway rides, food, games and other attractions} Where: Frisco Square Blvd & Coleman BlvdWhen: Wednesday, April 23d through Sunday, April 27th -- Times vary so check the website for detailed info. on times. Friday 5pm-midnight, Saturday 11am-midnight, Sunday noon-11pm --- other nights open till 10pmCost: Free General Admission - ride tickets are $1 each and food variesNeed More Info: Read more:Weekend
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Giveaway: Show Me Your Trendy Room Decor 2008-04-23 10:04:00 We have something fun in store for The Trendy
Mommy - and we need your help!So send us a pic of your oh so trendy nurseries or little munchkins rooms. We want to feature other Trendy Mommies out there who have a fun and fresh sense of style. We'll select our favorites to put up on our site in our new Decor
section when it's launched...and of course - we're giving something away to 3 lucky winners deemed by us to have the trendiest room decor!We're giving away a choice of the following (the winners will need to rank their choices 1st, 2nd, 3rd - first winner to respond gets first choice and so on - but you won't need to worry about that until you win!). And the giveaways are:$10 iTunes Gift CardInfantino Cart Tunes Musical Cart Bar Cover (value $19.99)Prince Lionheart Ultimate Wipes Warmer
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