Kids are naturally curious and inquisitive. They can shoot off a million questions about just one object that strikes their fancy. They are also natural explorers once their curiosity is piqued by an interesting idea. No wonder Dora the Explorer and Adventure Time are popular, these shows feature protagonists – namely Dora and Finn – who love adventure and exploration.
This charming explorer kit by MOULIN ROTY contains everything a kid explorer will need. Forget about Dora’s talking backpack, this set includes an adorable khaki messenger bag and a survival kit – water bottle, compass, carboard binoculars (which actually works!), a string (and knotting guide cards), and a pen and pad – so your little Columbus can discover lands of his own.
The case is a sturdy cardboard with metal clasps and handles, to ensure the safety of your mini Robinson Crusoe’s treasures.
MOULIN ROTY Explorer Case – AU$109.95
I just can’t get enough of toy food, especially dessert! LARK produced these sweet things in knitted form, doubling that saccharine goodness one would just wish everything was edible. In pastel colors and little details such as colored sprinkles and frosting, any one – kid or not – will love these knitted loot from Lark. Sweettooths and dieters can rest assure, these are calorie-free!
Knitted Cupcakes | Knitted Teacakes | Knitted Ice Cream | Knitted Doughnuts
Random stuff on our Babyroo store for a random surprise for your kiddie (or for any kids-at-heart). It’s always nice to receive gifts during one’s birthday, but it’s spectacular when one receives a gift out of the blue. So let’s celebrate randomness for an equally random reason with random finds from the Babyroo store, starting off for our mini-me’s!
Zzzoolights Night Light and Lamp Gatto to keep the big bad monster under the bed – or the bedbugs really – from biting. Also available in Mucca (Cow), Elefante (Elephant), Gatto (Cat), Giraffa (Giraffe). AU$119.95
Elodie Details Stroller Bag Rockabilly Dot to keep any infant warm and cozy in his or her pram. AU$111.75
Purebaby Grey Melange Knitted Dress made of soft cotton for the mini fashionista. AU$59.95
Trunki Kids Suitcase Trunkisaurus Rox for the little Gulliver who loves to trot around town. AU$84.95 $67.95
Alimrose Penguin Toy Rattle to keep little months-old hands amused and to fill your house with cheerful jingles. Other designs available. AU$19.95
My Little Legs Critter Hat Monkey a fun beanie to keep the little head warm and protected. Also available in owl design. AU$19.95
Jellycat Bashful Fox a loyal friend for an adventurous kid like yours. Also available in Bunny Beige, Owl, Blossom Bunny, and Bunny Cream. AU$27.95
We all deserve – and need – rest and a handful of TLC’s. This Mother’s Day it’s your momma’s obligatory turn at the receiving end, not that you can’t do this any other day, but that day is just special and it should be all about her.
There are a handful of ways to show her she’s special this Mother’s Day. It can be as simple as letting her have the remote control for the whole day and not giving her the obligation to man the kitchen. Here’s a list of the most popular ideas:
- Prepare a candle-lit dinner for her on the garden/veranda/rooftop. If your family is musically endowed then perhaps you can also include a serenade portion. This is particularly sweet when done by Dad.
- Take her out on a shopping spree! Forget about money woes, your Mom has prepared your meals and ran/looked after you since you were a little squirt, no price tag can justify that.
- Bring her somewhere beautiful that she haven’t been to yet. A hidden cove, a magical lake, a beach with a majestic sunset view, untouched islands…anywhere relaxing and breathtaking.
- Treat her to a movie or to a spa treatment for that well-deserved pampering.
Number 4 can be easily done at home, and above are the items you need to give your Mom her personal spa. So bring in the rose petals and fill the tub with fragrant bath balls. Set the scented candles and line up these ammo for your Mother’s Day Project Pamper. Don’t forget to play her favorite soothing song.
Body Custard Coconut and Lime AU$19.95 | Island Kiss Sugar Body Scrub AU$19.95 | Healing Hand and Nail Cream AU$18.14 | L’Eau Rose Hydrating Mist AU$18.14 | Macadamia Face Cream AU$27.23 | Pink Clay Exfoliating Mask AU$31.77 | Relax Me Bath Milk AU$17.23 | Sisal Shower Glove AU$7.23 | Soy Travel Candle Vanilla Bean & Sicilian Orange AU$13.59 | Relax Me Bath and Massage Oil AU$19.95 | Hand and Body Lotion Lavender AU$18.14
As lovely as tulips and as fragrant as roses, mothers are the most amazing and beautiful people in the world. Cherish her endless beauty with a little help from these organic cosmetics that are guaranteed to never lay a harmful hand on her delicate skin.
La Clinica Anti-Aging Kit – age is just a number. Help her keep her youthful beauty with this absolutely fab gift. $157.00
Inika Mineral Bronzer – for that sun-kissed dewy look, give her this bronzer that will instantly turn her tired skin into a fun glowing one. $45.00
Inika Vegan Kabuki Brush – gentle on the skin and promising a wider and better coverage, this brush will get those powder particles on the right spots. $49.95
Ere Perez Natural Waterproof Mascara – frame those bright eyes with lashes that are rich and lush, rain or shine. $28.95
La Mav Antioxidant Rich Nightly Repair Nectar – poof goes those fine lines and wrinkles! Give your mom the gift of smoother skin with this nectar. $69.95
A’kin Rose and Geranium Pure Creamy Cleanser and Toner – after a day of jetsetting across the metro, a portion of this will clean her makeup and tone her skin to a healthy glow. $29.95
Pure and Green Organics Hydrate Moisture Lotion with Citrus – this light lotion will rehydrate and nourish her delicate skin to preserve that youthful look. $39.95
Inika Lip Whip and Lipstick Colour Set – color those luscious lips red…well actually there are four color sets to choose from, which is way more fun than the usual red. $45.00
At one point in our lives we uttered “my Mom’s cooking is the best”, and it is entirely true. No gourmet meal can ever match a hearty meal courtesy of our moms’ hardworking hands…and tastebuds. This Mothers’ Day give her unique or pretty kitchen objects to adorn her household realm. Offering to wash the dishes after meals would also be very much appreciated, we can presume.
Magnetic Spice Container – get rid of the conventional salt-and-pepper-shaker style condiment container. Show your spices of pride in this polished attention-grabber. AU$140.00
Fruit Loop – it’s all about sparkling steel nowadays. “Steel” her heart away in this chromed steel fruit “basket” worthy of being a sculptural piece in itself. AU$69.95
The Teapot of Life – if the fountain of youth was real then it should definitely be kept in this appropriately named teapot of life, for more refreshing years ahead. AU$39.95
Tangerine Trivetz – keep the plates in place in style and color. Along with the fruit loop, your dining table will look like a museum of utilitarian art pieces. Not bad at all. AU$19.95
Tapestry Serving Spoons – these floral servers add a pop of color and pattern to the table. No more boring utensils, liven up the dining experience with this pair. AU$19.95
Four Seasons Plates – the plates of all seasons! No more worrying about matching your plates with the weather. And the intricate prints on this set of 4 is just amazing, all thanks to Rob Ryan. AU$59.95
Women will always be women, and as such we just need to pamper ourselves once in a while and make ourselves feel and look beautiful.
The nails may not be the most noticeable part of the body, but clean and pretty nails instantly give that feeling of…well aside from cleanliness it does give confidence. It’s easier to wear open toed sandals and flipflops with pedicured nails. It’s a joy to shake hands and show off those perfectly manicured hands. These may be in vain, but self-confidence can be vain sometimes.
BUTTER LONDON is a famous brand which produces nail polishes that are toluene-, formaldehyde-, and paraben-free. For that the polishes were called 3 Free. Butter London was also the first to introduce non-toxic nail lacquers in the US. Talk about healthy nails! Aside from its yummy name, Butter London promises an equally yummy – and I bet calorie-free and exoskeletally healthy – nails for those who just can’t live without a spot of color on their scratchers.
Here are select shades that are perfect for Fall. Brown and nude hues are chic and can be worn with any outfit, for any occasion, and in any season. My personal favorite would have to be Tea With The Queen, it’s such a perfect pink nude – in the bottle, that is. I did hear the Victoria Beckham loves this color. What about you?
GOOD NEWS, LADIES! Skincare Store is giving away a Butter London Nail Foundation Flawless Basecoat for FREE for a purchase of 5 Butter London nail polishes. There’s a lot to select from in their rack so go check it out.
Kids nowadays, they just love dressing up. Not to mention moms that love dressing up their little girls. Fashion consultants and icons on television shows always remind us that wearing accessories can instantly glamorize an otherwise boring outfit. Well apparently this also applies to our little girls!
With the vintage and ultra-sweet trend still raging these pretty little pieces from BABYCAKE will turn an ordinary girl’s getup whimsical.
From L-R, top to bottom row:
Red Rose Footless Socks -$23.90 $15.90 – pair these with a sweet pastel-colored dress and mini mary-janes to wrap your little princess in floral fragrance
Rose Pop Headband -$24.95 $19.96 – why, a jewel-studded crown is no match for this hair accessory! Sweet girls bloom, you know, not just sparkle.
Crochet Headband -$24.95 $19.96 – knits and crochets are classics. Your mini doppelganger will be classy in this crochet hair accessory.
Pindot Footless Socks -$23.90 $19.12 – warm her dainty little legs in style! The lace just adds the right amount of cutesy-patootsie-ness.
French Crochet Headband -$24.95 $19.96 – your baby girl may be too young for a fascinator a-la Welsh royalties, but this headband will give those fancy hats a run for their money!
French Lace Frock -$69.95 $55.96 – lace frocks exude the right amount of sweet on a darling cutie pie. Pair this with a dainty cardigan for the cold days.
Country Girl Top -$49.95 $39.96 – aaaand she goes country – sans boots and the daisy dukes! This top says “I’m way sweeter than Taylor Swift.”
Pink Lace Footless Socks-$23.90 $19.12 – put lace and the color pink together and what do you get? Cotton candy, marshmallows, daisies, and rainbows, just like these socks.
Parties should be fun and cute. Whoever saw a party that’s all boring and plain? Don’t give your child a generic party, get involved in the planning and designing stage. This way, you, as the parent, will get to see how your money will be spent and where the money will go. There’s the security that you know exactly your invested money’s worth.
One idea for a cute and chic party is to go vintage, and BELLE & BOO has the party range for that! The classic drawings reminiscent of mod years fill the banners, cups, and invites. Marching kids with party hats and balloons bring in the festivities in these pieces with a nostalgic flair. Illustrations are by artist Mandy Sutcliffe.
CAKE FRILL & TOPPER AU$24.95
Tired of purple dinosaurs and backpacking kids speaking Spanish on your kid’s birthday cake? This little marching band will bring the pied piper right in followed by fun and joy and celebration. Oops, made a sweet mistake on your homemade cake? Frill it on! The little marching band is here to save your child’s special day. Don’t forget to pop the confetti.
BIRTHDAY BANNER AU$22.50
What is a party without a banner? Belle & Boo has a unique banner for your little kid’s party. Instead of the usual little flags or cutout letters spelling “Happy Birthday”, cutout figures of Mandy Sutcliffe’s illustrations will fill your walls and ceiling on a classic red ric rac ribbon.
PARTY BAGS AU$12.50
Put your party favors in these clean white party bags. The set contains 8 party bags and 8 name stickers. Of course the little marching band is ever present to bring the festivities right to the guests’ houses. A little suggestion would be wrapping your candies in simple colors to complement the bag’s stark white. Let the illustrations pop.
PARTY INVITES AU$27.95
What’s a party without guests? Be your own pied piper and lead your young guests to the land far faraway…which is actually the party. Belle & Boo’s clean and cute vintage party invites are not like the usual bright cards. With soft muted colors, the guests will surely feel like this is a party to never forget.
Of course, the roster would not be complete without plates, platters, cups, cupcake wrappers, centerpieces, and games.
February has always been about hearts, love, the color red, and chocolates. Sweetness is in the air and everyone looks through rose-colored glasses….and through rose petals that was given to them.
And who says you can’t bring chocolates in your nursery? Let your kiddo feel the loooove with these chocolate-colored items – chocolate in color, but made sweet by a parent’s love.
a Morstor Ava Paper Rope Cube $24.95 – Sugar, spice, and everything nice. Keep it all sweet and sound in this very chocolatey cube.
b Dwellstudio Chocolate Dots Storage Bin Large $134.95 – Kids are messy eaters. Chocolates are messy to eat. Put “chocolate-messed” clothes in here.
c KidKraft Toy Caddy – Chocolate $49.00 – Dips and dots and little tinker toys and tough tools belong in this caddy.
d Pediped Grip n Go Isabella Choc Brown $54.95 $40.95 – Every step is as sweet as chocolate with this little mary janes for your little girl.
e Hilo Kid’s Chair – Chocolate/Espresso $399.00 – Surely, this chocolate-colored high chair will bring your baby to cloud nine while eating his favorite treat.
f Oobi Eek! The Chocolate Mouse $35.95 – Not all mice love cheese. Some like it sweet and brown, not salty and yellow.
