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7 Days of Dad: Can You Picture This?

JeanneSager — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:01:00 GMT

He ponied up for Mother's Day, so now it's time to get cracking on how to make Dad's day. Lucky for you, we were wondering too. So we're offering up seven days of what we'll be giving the guy who reads bedtime stories and changes stinky diapers.

Pictures of his little munchkins always make Dad's day, but do you think he really wants another t-shirt he'll have to shove to the back of the closet? Another coffee mug with their mug?

Greet him on Father's Day morning with a giant canvas made from his favorite pic. The folks at Shutterfly take art-worthy shots to the next level of presentation with high quality prints wrapped around immense wooden canvases (my husband's only words? "wow, just wow" when he saw a pic I picked of our daughter remade as a 20 x 30 shot for our wall). They'll take dad's appreciation for art to another level too.

A few tips:- depending on what size canvas you're going for, pre-crop your images so you get exactly what you want. Remember: a lot of today's digital SLRs do not take a standard size photo, so you can leave it up to Shutterfly, but they will have to do some adjusting to make it fit the canvas. Also, key in on the focus in your pictures - at 20 x 30, mistakes show up big time! You want to pick a picture that reprepesents the best of your kids' scrapbook.

The canvas prints are on sale until June 16. At $50 off, now's the time to get one, so check them out at Shutterfly.

Want to save a little dough and still go the photo route? Shutterfly's 252-piece puzzles give him something to do WITH the kids. Their photo is superimposed on a sturdy cardboard sheet, then cut to make a game for the whole family. At $24.99, it's easy on the pocketbook and did we say it gives them something to do? That's priceless!

A few tips: choose a photo that's VERY colorful. Monochromatic photos or those with a lot of one color in the background make for a major puzzle challenge. The pieces are small, so this is for your older kids (age four at the minimum - although it depends on your child's puzzle skills).

Check out more gifts for Dad this week on the 7 Days of Dad.

Big Deal/Sale: Old Navy Flip-Flops For $1

Lisa Estall — Thu, 21 May 2009 20:22:00 GMT

It's time to buy flip-flops for those hot summer days out!

Old Navy is offering $1 adult and kids solid flip-flops this Saturday, May 23rd only! Click to see a blue flip-flop...

With that offer, everyone can afford to get a few pairs.

We're Cuckoo for Kokopax

JeanneSager — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:30:00 GMT

It helps that the Kokopax logo feeds right into my monkey obsession, but the real reason I'm bananas for their new line of totes? They look like something I would have carried around town before the kid came along!

Makers of the hot new tot carriers, Kokopax's line of totes come in canvas designs to match. But they stand on their own as gorgeous carriers for everything besides the baby.

With a slot for a bottle (theirs or yours) just inside, a generously-sized zippered compartment, three more sectioned-off mesh compartments and an extra removable zippered pouch, there's room to spare for everything you need when you're on the go. Or you can leave the baby and their gear at home, and tote this bag for a day out on the town, just you.

The totes are $79.99 apiece, but we've got a special discount for Babble readers. Enter bbbllee at checkout to receive 10 percent off anything from Kokopax.

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Freebie of the Week: Foxy Book Label

JeanneSager — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:35:00 GMT

We're big fans of the public library, but the "friends" library is just as loaded. Ready to pile up some of your favorites to take along on a playdate? Don't go anywhere without these labels.

Designed by Helen Dardik, they're up for free at her blog, Orange You Lucky, with the foxy little girl and a tiger-ific tot for boys. Yes, I said free! The retro labels are available in high resolution over at Orange, where you can download and print. If you're having trouble, she's even got her e-mail address for troubleshooting.

Their favorite tomes will never roam too far from home again.

Big Deal: Old Navy Swimsuits for $8

SunnyChanel — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:14:00 GMT

I just spent $23 on a swimsuit for my girl. If I had waited, I could have saved $15 of my hard earned bucks and gotten one of the adorable swimsuit offerings from Old Navy for just $8. During their current swimwear sale you can pick up goodies like the above Printed Ruffle Swimsuit for eight bucks. You can check out their selection of $8 and $10 suits here.

Big Deal: 20% off Dyson Vacuums

Heather Kuldell — Tue, 05 May 2009 23:34:00 GMT

I am not posting this sale notice on vacuums for Mother’s Day: I’m posting because I know a bunch of parents covet the much-talked about cleaning power of a Dyson.

Target’s offering 20 percent off most Dyson products through Saturday. That means the DC25 All Floors vac with onboard tools, which normally sells for $499, is a full $100 off. As my son can tell you from watching the commercial, “it turns on a dime!” Now a vac like that could be a great gift ... but only if the mom in your life knows that she is far more than the family maid.

Big Deal: notNeutral BB2 Twin Bed With Free Night Stand Ends Today

Chris Ford — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:30:00 GMT

I'm a big fan of the children's furniture by notNeutral. The stuff they make looks great and as I can personally attest, it's really quite functional. The BB2 bed is one of my favorites, not the least of which because it's a children's bed that fits a twin sized mattress. So here's a great deal you should know about - right now at Design Public, if you get the bb2 Twin Bed at it's regular price they'll throw in the matching night stand for free.

The deal ends today, so jump on it now.

notNeutral BB2 Twin Bed, $960. Night Stand FREE (regularly $140) with Free Shipping at DesignPublic.com (put the bed in your shopping cart, and the nightstand will show up there for free).

Big Deal: Grab a Tiny Piece of World Peace

JeanneSager — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:24:00 GMT

When a company named Tiny Revolutionary comes out with a t-shirt that makes a bid for peace, you know the world has come full circle.

The latest in organic cotton baby and toddler tees from the company that preaches thinking big for little kids, Peace sports origami cranes taking flight off in rainbow colors that will light up their world.

And while you're teaching your little revolutionary to make love, not war, the moms behind Tiny Revolutionary are sending $1 from every shirt sold to Doctors Without Borders and Infant Crisis Services so you can spread the peace around the world.

Check out how they screenprint the tees to make non-toxic wearable art for kids!

Get the Peace tee at Tiny Revolutionary and enter BABROCKS at checkout for 15 percent off anything in the line and viva la revolution! The Peace tee goes for $26.

Big Deal: Protect A Bub Swimsuits for 70% Off

JeanneSager — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:01:00 GMT

Who doesn't love a closeout sale? It's the end of the line for the Protect a Bub line of UPF 50 swimwear, and we've got the ticket to get you 70 percent off.

Who loves you bub?

Yes, that would be us. Because the Protect a Bub swimsuits generally retail for $24 to $28.95, and with our code, you'll get them for $9 apiece. Swim tops are also being closed out - which means they're dropping from $18.99 for water-ready tees to the same $9 price. Shipping is $5 for the first time, $1 for each additional.

Want the deal? E-mail info@protectabub.com with the subject line "swimsuit," give them your name, shipping address and what you'd like to order. They'll get back to you with details and arrange for payment via credit card, Paypal or check.

Big Deal: Gymboree Candy Dress for $7.99!

SunnyChanel — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:00:00 GMT

I want candy! And not the kind crafted from sugar. I’m talking about the Candy Dress by Gymboree. We've covered this collection before, but now getting this cotton A-line frock just got a lot easier. This candy decorated dress, which originally was sold for $29.50, is now on sale for just $7.99 here. A delicious price for a sweet sweet dress.

Big Deal: Kicks that Fit Their Feet

JeanneSager — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:02:00 GMT

Ever feel like your kids pull a Goldilocks between the shoe store and the house? At the store they're a little big - just right to grow into - but by the time you get home they're too small.

Fisher-Price is making shoes just right for kids with their new Fit Zone line, sneakers and sandals for little feet that are big on comfort and make a tiny dent on your wallet.

Turn the shoes over, and each one has three bands across the tip of the sole, one of "too big," one for "too small" and one for "fit zone" (not quite the same ring as "just right," but we'll let them go with the name of the shoe). Place your kid's heel against the "place heel here" marker at the other end of the shoe (natch), and see where their toes fall for fail-safe sizing.

They're fail-safe in the morning too - the Abby (above) isn't the only one in the line to slip on and slip off, so kids can play "me do it" and still get out the door in the morning.

The shoes are only available through Kmart, which is holding a sale through Sunday, the 12th, so get over there to get 'em while they're just right.

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Big Deal: 50% Nurseryworks Mini Sleepytime Rocker

Heather Kuldell — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

If you were lusting after Nurseryworks Mini Sleepytime Rocker for a toddler’s room, Modern Nursery has many colors on sale. Normally, these child-size rockers sell for $325, but are marked down to $162.50. The mini perch stool, also on sale, is sold separately.

It's a Fair Trade Out on the Soccer Field

JeanneSager — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Big news! My daughter's finally old enough for us to sign her up for soccer (yes, my baby's growing up).

Bigger news! I found her a soccer ball that's eco-friendly and made by folks who practice fair trade.

Fair Trade Sports stocks soccer, basketball and footballs made by workers who get a fair wage, and their after-tax profits go straight to children's charities. The Fair Trade soccer ball we picked up for our daughter to start kicking around the pitch was eco-made of synthetic leather, so vegan kids can eat her dirt when she leaves 'em in her dust on the field!

With sizes for the under seven kids, the eight- to eleven-year-olds and the twelve and ups, they're the right size for kids regulation games, so you can stock the team bag with eco-friendliness.

Buy two and get free shipping! Enter FAIRSHIP at checkout at Fair Trade Sports.

Or get them from Amazon: size three, size four or size five.

Big Deal: 20% of Converse Today Only!

Heather Kuldell — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:32:00 GMT

Rather than a joke for April Fool's Day, Converse is offering 20 percent off today until midnight, Eastern time. What's on sale?

Just about everything on the site, for grups or kids. I'm digging the sweet pair of toddler-size Chuck Taylor All Star Monster shoes, normally $35 but now $28. No coupon codes necessary: Just add items the cart and the discount comes off automatically.

Amazon Deal Alert: Epson Perfection V300 Scanner On Sale

Chris Ford — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Saving digital memories is a job for parents that (either thankfully or not) our parents never had to deal with. But what's the best way to save those non-digital memories, digitally? The Epson Perfection V300 Scanner is the same scanner I've used to convert many photos and negatives of my family's memories with great success - and it's on sale now at Amazon.com.

The Epson Perfection V300 Scanner is a basic flat-bed scanner that will scan any flat piece of paper (photo, kids' artwork, written document) as well as photo negatives and slides. It also comes with Epson's software that will take your scanned image, correct the color and remove dust and other imperfections. The software suite you get also comes with something called "optical character recognition" software, making any documents you scan readable and (more importantly perhaps) searchable by your computer.

In my experience it worked very well under all conditions. I was able to scan many, many negatives as well as photos without hardly any hiccup.

But the most important thing about this blog post is that it's available now from Amazon.com for only $93.24, which is 33% off the regular price. So if you've been putting off this chore, now might be the right time to start archiving. (Oh, and once you do, don't forget to back up your hard work - but that's another blog post.)

Epson Perfection V300 Photo Color Scanner, $93.24 from Amazon.com.

Big Deal: 20% Off iFrogz Tadpole Set With Headphones

Heather Kuldell — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:32:00 GMT

Au courant Apple addicts have long since moved onto the iPhone, but anyone with kids and an iPod Classic (or the old-school video iPod) should check out the iFrogz Tadpole set. The set includes child-size headphones and a silicone case with sturdy handles, and screen and wheel-protecters that help keep the iPod drop-resistant and fingerprint-free. A few years ago, the set would have cost you $34.99. Now, the set starts at $14.99, but for a limited time you can get an additional 20 percent off.

Big Deal: 40% Off All Styles At Baby Capes

Lisa Estall — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:30:00 GMT

Take advantage of the current sale at Baby Capes. The material is soft and these capes will last your child for a few years. They are designed to grow with your child from newborn age through pre-school. Whether it be in the stroller, the car seat or just sitting around at home, this cape is a real breeze to put on.

It has an open back and can be slipped over the head in seconds. The cape is a great way to keep your child warm when jumping into a cold car. They are made in the U.S.A.

Visit babycapesonline.com.

Big Deal: Fauna Clothing And Pillows On Sale

Chris Ford — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:04:00 GMT

Fauna is the NYC-based company that makes pillows and clothing with animal prints that use photos of actual animals. They're kind of one of those things you either love or hate, and for those that fall into the former category, I just discovered a bunch of their products on sale over at Design Public.

You can get some of the Fauna pillows for as low as $31, but my favorite are the Baby Onesies and Kids T-Shirts. The Cat T-Shirt is $10 off the regular price as well as the Cat Onesie. But there are also bunnies, squirrels and even pigeons to choose from too. All are perfect for your little hipster this spring.

Check out products from Fauna, on sale now at DesignPublic.com

Amazon Deal Alert: Elmo Live 32% Off

Chris Ford — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Elmo Live (or as my two-year-old calls him, "Hard Elmo" because he's not squishy), is a big hit in my house. He talks, sings, dances and is one of those toys that as a child I imagined toys would be like in the future. Well, if you didn't find Elmo Live under the tree a couple of months ago, now is definitely the time to pick one up. Elmo Live is available at Amazon.com for $44.99 - that's $21.00 off the regular price.

Fisher-Price Elmo Live, $44.99 from Amazon.com

Big Deal: Kids Konserve Squiggle Bottle Only $9

Heather Kuldell — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:57:00 GMT

By now, you may have noticed the flaw of reusable bottles: If you lose them, you can not use them. Even though they need to be periodically replaced, I still prefer aluminum bottles, particularly if I can get them on sale. To celebrate Earth Day, which is still a month away, Kids Konserve is selling its 16-ounce Squiggle Bottles for $9 (regularly $13), and they’ll throw in an aluminum name tag.

Big Deal: Estella's March Treats Sale

Lisa Estall — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:43:00 GMT

Estella, an online and New York City baby clothing store, is having a big March sale.

Boys shirts by the Evisu Bonsai Collection are 75% off and Album Di Damiglia baby rompers are now half price!

The sale starts March 4 and ends on March 18th. Online shoppers get free domestic shipping on clothing, footwear & accessory purchases over $100.

Visit www.estella-nyc.com.

Big Deal: 25% Off Mountain Aven Dresses

elizabeth leach — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Is this the cutest dress you've ever seen? I'm in love. This dress by Mountain Aven Baby is reversible with a gorgeous brown leaf pattern on the other side. For a limited time, Mountain Aven is offering 25% off their reversible dresses. See more modern and fun dresses after the jump...

The above Animalia Organic Dress is now $32. The below Black and White Urushi Dress has big black polka dots with a white background on the reverse. This dress is also now $32. I'm in love again!

Below is a close-up of the lovely pearl snaps used on both sides of the dresses. This is the Morning Glory Lotus Dress with a fun, orange flower print on the other side. This dress is also on sale for $32.

Sizes and quantities are limited. A selection of adorable lounge sets and tee shirts are also on sale. Shop Mountain Aven Baby here.

Read my last review of Mountain Aven Baby here.

Big Deal: Free Shipping at Garnet Hill

elizabeth leach — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:30:00 GMT

From now until March 24, get free shipping on all kids' orders over $50 (get the code after the jump). Check out what's new for spring at Garnet Hill...

These canvas Mary Janes by Naturino are so much fun! With flexible soles and leather interiors for comfort. Available in sizes 5-12. ($49)

Leggings are my favorite staple for my little girl's wardrobe. These Knit Boot Cut Pants look so cute and comfortable with a simple tee shirt. Your little girl can start wearing them right now. In toddler and little girl sizes. ($22)

This Lightning Bolt Polo Shirt is way cool. For little boys and toddlers. ($36)

Shop Garnet Hill with code: KID50FREE and look forward to warmer days!

Big Deal: 15% on Spring 2009 Collections at Small Concept

Heather Kuldell — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:33:00 GMT

You have though tomorrow to take advantage of Small Concept’s President’s Day sale. The shop’s offering 15% off the new spring line, including items from Deux par Deux or Appaman. The Appaman Bluet Digger Shirt (normally $36) is a great transition piece, whether the lil man will be helping you dig out of a few inches of snow or tilling a new garden. Use coupon code PRES2009 at checkout, and if you spend more than $100, shipping is free.

Big Deal: 40% Off Seriously Cute Clothes at Old Navy

elizabeth leach — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Old Navy is having a massive sale on spring clothes for babies and kids, so stock up now and dream about warmer days! I love this dress for babies and it's only $9.90. (And it's also available in red.) If only I could dress myself for this little. (Actually, maybe I can. There's 40% off maternity clothes, too!) After the jump see more of my favorites...

The above Rain Slicker for baby boys (or girls) is only $12.00. The below Button Collar Top is $8.00 and is available in a red flower print and a navy flower print.

Shop Old Navy's kids and baby sale here.