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Nowali Moccasins Discount Code

October 26, 2010 Baby care, Children's fashion, Coupon codes One comment

nowali2 I finally got my very own pair of Nowali moccasins, a Swedish-made soft-soled slipper sock that are a must-have for surviving Scandinavian winters.

I don’t live in Scandinavia, but I dig the practical yet artful design, and the high-quality craftsmanship.

Nowali materials meet the Öko-Tex Standard 100, which means they contain no ecologically harmful dyes or substances.

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Nowali moccasins have non-skid, soft leather soles, making them ideal for beginning walkers, but they come in a wide range of kids sizes and fun designs.

NowaliSnowMan These cute Snowman Moccasins are available in sizes 6M, 12M, 18M, and 2Y, and I really like the Color Stripe designs available in sizes up to 6Y.

Nowali also has Big Kid Sizes that fit kids between 8 and 10 years, and adult sizes, too!

Keep their toes warm this fall!

USE DISCOUNT CODE MT13 to get 10% off your purchase at Nowali.com.

This coupon is valid from today until November 2, 2010.

OshKosh B’Gosh South Shore Plaza

October 8, 2010 Children's fashion, Reviews No comments

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On Saturday, October 9th, OshKosh B’gosh is inviting parents and kids of all ages to come to the Grand Opening Celebration of the brand new OshKosh store at the South Shore Plaza.

Onsite activities include:

• Denim Drive with Cradles to Crayons Charity: Donate gently- worn jeans or overalls of any size and receive a new pair of OshKosh B’gosh jeans for only $7

• Face Painting

• Kids can be stars on the “OshKosh B’gosh Blabber Cam” and receive a special prize Magic 106.7 will also broadcast live from the event and award one lucky shopper with a $250 shopping spree!

On Friday, MMT correspondent Amy attended the soft opening of the Osh Kosh B’Gosh store in the South Shore Plaza in Braintree, MA.

Her experience is as follows:

I found way more than the overalls of my childhood…AND everything was at least 40% off!

The store’s offerings range from infants up to kids size 10, with anything you can imagine inside.

In the store, boy’s stuff is to the left, girl’s to the right (because we are always right, am I right?).

accessories There were shoes, socks, more accessories than even I need–they even had leggings in the funnest colors and patterns ever!

There was sleepwear, snuggly slippers, and even winter coats. My favorite section was the holiday picture section toward the front of the store.

They have taken to pre-thinking your holiday picture needs and selecting holiday-esque attire for your little ones to mix and match and still coordinate with each other.

overalls Even if you like it matchy-matchy (I’m not judging, I’m observing), they’ve got all the sizes from your biggest to the smallest member of your family. And they did have quite the selection of their tried and true overalls…a wall of overalls, to be exact.

So many styles, I had a hard time choosing.

I’m actually headed back on Saturday, October 9th, to make a few more purchases since it’s their big Grand Opening Official opening day.

More on sale and to boot, they are accepting old denim for Cradles to Crayons Charity, and in return, giving you any pair of denim (overalls included) for $7.00!

EllShirt I did purchase a few things for my one-year-old  little Miss Ellery Viola, so here are a couple of her modeling her new Osh Kosh look.

Super styling in "skinny cords" $8, a frilly plaid top much like one I own from Urban Outfitters for $12 and little patent mary janes for $7. Sweet!

The OshKosh brand is a favorite of ours because of it’s durability as well as the style, although I will say that the fit runs a bit small compared to other brands. Knowing that, I think you’ll be able to find what you need in the adjusted size and get lots of wear for the price.

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WHEN: Saturday, October 9, 2010

11 AM – 2 PM

WHERE: OshKosh B’gosh Store New Nordstrom’s Wing – Upper level South Shore Plaza 250 Granite St. Braintree, MA 02184

Airport Casual

August 16, 2010 Air travel, CanCan, Children's fashion 4 comments

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While I don’t go to airports seeking fashion inspiration, GOOD GRIEF, AMERICA!

People go about in clothing that they have no business leaving the house in!

Seriously, if I wasn’t home alone, I would even put on a robe over some of the “outfits” my fellow flyers wear in the name of “comfort”.

This is something I am particularly sensitive to as a Westerner having spent time in Southeast Asia.

I can understand a fair amount of Thai and Lao, and I can hear their impressions of the disgustingly “casual” western tourist.

The phrase “falaang kee nok” sums it up: it means, uh, “bird dookie Westerner.” Yeah. Wash your hair, you nasty backpacker!

But back to air travel fashion faux paux. The most common offense: sweat suits. The airport is not a fitness club.

CIMG2293I promise that you will not be on a treadmill at any point during your flight.

Even worse: sweat suit in which the jacket is the only top to the ensemble. Are you seriously naked under that jacket? Have you no shame?

There is a lot of area that exists between “formal wear” and “should only be sold in the sleepwear section”.

Yeah, I said it.

You can in fact dress both comfortably AND presentably.

CIMG1968That way, fellow travelers don’t have to look away hurriedly to avoid embarrassment.

I even dress my children presentably to fly. I feel that it shows respect to those around us, plus if you dress like a hobo, you aren’t going to get to upgrade to business class.

Keys for airport casual dressing success:

Consider the ways you will be moving: sitting, bending to pick up luggage, walking to your gate.
Choose a top and bottom that covers your muffin top and butt crack in all of these positions, at all times.

Think of clothing that can give you that “sweat pants feeling” without the “sweat pants look”.

Ladies, how about a loose top or short dress over leggings or a below-the-knee knit skirt? This will do way more for your figure than a velour sweat suit or yoga pants.

Inspiration: Wandermom’s first foray away from the world of flying in yoga pants.

Men, you are not off the hook. Step away from the track pants. Get some trousers that fit properly. Is there enough fabric in the butt region to hold a sizeable load? Yeah. That means they are too big.

Footwear can meet all of these requirements without being crocs or uggs:
(Seriously) Easy-on, easy-off, comfortable to walk in, and looks awesome.
As an expat I missed the whole Ugg boots trend and am truly horrified to see them paired with…well, anything, except a dog sledding uniform.
Consider the climate change. And I don’t mean global warming.
I’m talking about when the cabin is too hot to breathe before take off, and a frozen tundra two hours later.
Solutions: a structured blazer, a cardigan sweater, a fashionable scarf.
Not solutions: knitted afghan, nylon jacket, ski coat.
Accessories are important.
Consider: is this going to set off the metal detector? Is this bag big enough for my travel documents and snacks, yet small enough to be my carry-on?
Don’t forget sunglasses for when you are leaving the airport. I hate hailing a cab when I can’t see.

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Guiding questions for selecting clothing to wear on an airplane:

-Would I normally wear this in daylight? Or is this outfit better for watching movies by myself on my futon?

-There will be people in the airport. Do I want people do see me while wearing this?

-When I wear this, does any part of my body hang out in an inappropriate way, in any position I might expect to have to maneuver?

-Might people assume that I am on my way to the gym or track meet?

-Will this look inspire airport and flight personnel to treat me with respect? Or disdain?

-Could these clothes be considered culturally or morally offensive at my destination?

Your assignment: next time you travel, look smart! Share your triumph with me.

Get inspiration from real people for whom fashion is effortless. Captured via The SartoriaList, these ensembles are usually quite practical.

Secret Agents Only

August 15, 2010 Children's fashion, Reviews, Toys One comment

CIMG2212 My 5-year-old is very much into the world of high adventure, good guys vs. bad guys, and super secret stuff.

He carries around a “Super Spy Book” and a “Dr. (Indiana) Jones Journal” at all times.

CIMG2213He loves his new Aeromax Jr. Secret Agent costume.

It comes with a cardboard briefcase, three stick-on mustaches, dark sunglasses with special mirrored lenses that allows you to see who is sneaking up behind you, a trench coat, fedora and plastic handcuffs.

The Secret Agent costumes is available in two youth sizes: one for ages 5-8 and one for ages 9-12. The child’s sizes retail for $41.95, but mom and dad can get in on the action with an adult-sized Secret Agent costume for $54.95.

I love the play value of costumes and dress-ups.

I teach preschool, and the most popular features in my classroom are the dress-ups basket, the fake food, and the big plastic parking garage. In that order.

My First Career If you have a preschooler who loves to play pretend, Aeromax has a series called My 1st Career Gear, designed for Ages 3-6.

These costumes are basically over shirts (or in this case, a vest), which makes it easy for a preschooler to get in and out of without assistance.

Deeds got the Road Crew dress-up from the My 1st Career series. It retails for $10.95, and the printed yellow road stripes, construction logos and a make-pretend cell phone graphic mesh well with his current devotion to all things vehicle-related.

Check out all of the fun dress ups and costumes for every day play at http://www.aeromaxtoys.com/ !

Thank you, Aeromax, for sending me samples of the products mentioned in this review.

Batman Rain Gear!

April 15, 2010 Children's fashion, Reviews 2 comments

Holy condensation!

New this season, and available at Nordstroms:

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BatmanCapeThe most Bat-tastic rain gear you ever laid eyes on!

A Gotham City umbrella, fabulous Bat boots, and, the pièce de résistance, a hooded rain slicker with removable cape!

The Batman Raincoat retails for $44.95 at Nordstrom and is available in sizes 2T to 6X.

Minerva: "You can’t get the full value from a mineral spa fully dressed."
Batman: "Our boots, leotards, gauntlets, capes, cowls, and even our utility belts are more permeable than you might think. Shall we start?"

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These Batman rainboots are made from rubber, with a synthetic lining.

Sizes range from child’s size 5-13 and youth sizes 1-4.

What is Batman without his sweet boots? I don’t even want to think about it.

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The Batman Umbrella is sized for children, and has safe plastic caps on the ends of each…prong?…to protect from painful pokes.

The catch and release are easy to activate, so a child of about 5 years should be able to open and close it independently.

This Batman Raingear is a product of Western Chief Kids, a division of Washington Shoe Company.

 

 

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These items were provided for review by Team Mom via Warner Brothers Consumer Products and Washington Shoe Company. Awesomesauce!

Puddlegear For Rainy Day Play

March 10, 2010 Children's fashion, Green, Reviews, Safety 2 comments

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You have been cooped up all winter, and now here come those April showers!

Are you going to force your kids to stay indoors, or can you gear them up for rainy day fun?

We decided to go carless this year, which means, rain or shine, we will be bicycling in the elements.

Puddlegear is our choice for keeping our little passengers dry and happy. Because worse than a wet preschooler would be a whiney, or later, sick preschooler.

Puddlegear is free of PVC and Phthalates, and has even been certified by oko – tex to be free of over 100 harmful chemicals.

This is a HUGE deal! It means no off-gassing, and no system-disrupting chemicals.

anton-jacket-felix-pants Puddlegear is made of ATEC, which is soft and pleasant to wear, blocks wind and rain, is tear resistant, and isn’t stinky like vinyl rain wear.

Deeds is a fire fighter enthusiast (he wants to be a “cheep”…chief), and is proud to wear his Anton Jacket and matching Felix Pants.

The "model" on this blog post is actually my niece, 5 months younger and smaller than Deeds.

All of the kids envy Deeds’s cool Puddlegear, so I think will be buying another set for Jojo!

The closures on the clothing are high quality "poppers"; this suit looks like it will last way beyond the time it will take Deeds to outgrow it.

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B2 The suspenders in the pants are adjustable for growth, and the reflective strips are wonderful for night time visibility.

Puddlegear is available in other cool styles and a range of baby, toddler, and children’s sizes.

You can even custom order an adult size. I am seriously considering, my friends.

I love Puddlegear! Seize the puddle!

I follow @PuddlegearAlex on Twitter.

Thank you, Puddlegear, for providing a sample for Deeds to enjoy.

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Kidorable Giveaway

February 27, 2010 Children's fashion, Giveaways, Reviews 102 comments

RainCoatDeeds got the most precious pirate themed child’s raincoat from Kidorable!

It has a cute eye patch that Velcro’s into the hood, and the detailing on the pockets fits right in with the theme.

Plus, the hood itself is a pirate hat! Yar!

It came with a sturdy wooden pirate clothes hanger for storage.

On this day, we actually did see a few raindrops.

Both boys put on their Kidorable gear and ran outside to enjoy it.

They had to show off their cool rain clothes to our babysitter as soon as she arrived.

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Rainy season is about to begin in earnest, and since we are committing to be car-free this year, I wanted to make sure we were covered in the rain gear department.

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To share the booty, Jojo got the pirate rain boots that coordinate with Deeds’s pirate rain coat.

They have a jaggedy pirate-esque top and are adorned with a parrot, a treasure map, an anchor, and a boy pirate.

A little yellow tag with a Jolly Roger on it sticks out of the back of each boot.

Nothing could be better for a young pirate to wear in stormy weather!

The pirate umbrella is so much fun; it has a sword handle, and a Jolly Roger flat and sword tip sticking out of the top. I hide the umbrella from them so they don’t fight over it! It is too cool!

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Kidorable is sponsoring a giveaway for one Mom Most Traveled reader to win the Kidorable Child’s Umbrella of his or her choice!

1.) To enter to win, go check out the Kids Umbrellas at Kidorable and leave a comment here with which design you would like to win!

One winner will be chosen at random.

2.) Email subscribers get an extra entry for as long as their subscription is active.

Already a subscriber? Leave me a separate comment on this post to let me know you’re interested in this giveaway.

Want to subscribe? Just click here:  Subscribe to Mom Most Traveled by Email (Only verified subscriptions are entered for all the giveaways.)

3.) Twitter about this giveaway (include a link to this post, @Kidorable and @MomMostTraveled ) and comment here with your Twitter name. (once daily)

4.) Become a fan of Kidorable on Facebook, and let me know you did so!

5.) Blog about this giveaway, including a link to this post. Leave me a comment with the link so I can check your post!

This giveaway is open to those with a US mailing address.

This contest will close on March 6, 2010, a midnight CST.

Winners will be notified by email and have 72 hours to respond.

Nowali Spring Styles Giveaway

February 13, 2010 Baby care, Children's fashion, Giveaways, Reviews 95 comments

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It has been quite cold lately, what with freak blizzards and record snowfalls.

Nowali is making sure little feet are protected with four new styles of their award-winning Swedish moccasins.

The four new styles are inspired by spring and include a flower, frog, dot and boat style.

Nowali materials meet the Öko-Tex Standard 100, an ‘eco’ standard which ensures they contain no harmful dyes or substances.

The four new styles are:
Dots & Stripes- Sizes 6M-2Y (Available in Pink or Red)
Frogs-Sizes 6M-2Y (Available in Blue or Brown)
Sailboat-Sizes 6M-2Y
Spring Flowers-Sizes 6M-4Y

Nowali1Deeds got the Frog style in blue, and was busy hopping around being a frog in them instead of properly modeling.

The moccasins are stitched together by hand using traditional Swedish techniques!

Nowali moccasins are comfortable, soft, and available in lots of colorful designs.

Nowali moccasins have non-skid leather soles so you don’t have to worry about slips and falls on hardwood and tile floors.
The soft soles make Nowali moccasins ideal for beginning walkers, but lucky for every one else, they come in a wide range of kids sizes!

I want my own pair one of these days.

Nowali is giving away one winner’s choice of the four new spring styles!

1.) To enter to win, leave me a comment with which style you would choose as your prize!

Please don’t just comment with “Enter me” or “Sounds great”. That totally annoys me. Those entries are not eligible to win.

One winner will be chosen by random number generator.

This giveaway is open to those with a US mailing address.

2.) Email subscribers get an extra entry for as long as their subscription is active.

Already a subscriber? Leave me a separate comment on this post to let me know you’re interested in this giveaway.

Want to subscribe? Just click here:  Subscribe to Mom Most Traveled by Email (Only verified subscriptions are entered for all the giveaways.)

3.) Twitter about this giveaway (include a link to this page and@MomMostTraveled ) and comment here with your Twitter name.

4.) Blog about this giveaway, including a link to this post. Leave me a comment with the link so I can check your post!

This giveaway will close on February 22, 2010, 11:59 pm EST.

Contest closed! View winner announcement here!

U*Neak Sneaks

February 10, 2010 Children's fashion, Giveaways, Reviews 197 comments

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Jojo got some cool new shoes called U*Neaks.

What makes these shoes special is that they have a clear “window” on the outside of the foot so that you can show off your cool socks!

The result is a new look every time you change your socks. UNeaks3How cool is that?

Jojo’s U*Neaks are tan, suede skate shoes and are good quality.

I kind of expected the shoes to be flimsy because of the gimmick, but these are actually good shoes! Jojo calls them “sports shoes”.

The real surprise is that Jojo, who is not a sock fan, REALLY loves the cool U*Neaks socks!

Of course you can exhibit any of the cool socks in your collection, but U*Neaks has some great options ranging from cute to funky. Plus the U*Neaks socks have designs on two sides, which allows you to maximize variety.

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I’m really impressed with U*Neaks! A cool concept, a good look, and a great quality shoe. They are even eco-friendly!

U*Neaks are available in children’s sizes 8 to 3.

Enter to win a pair of U*Neaks and two pairs of U*Neaks socks!

1.) To enter to win, visit the U*Neaks shop and tell me which pair of shoes and socks you want to win! If you are the winner, that will be your prize!

Please don’t just comment with “Enter me” or “Sounds great”. That totally annoys me. Those entries are not eligible to win.

One winner will be chosen by random number generator.

This giveaway is open to those with a US mailing address.

2.) Email subscribers get an extra entry for as long as their subscription is active.

Already a subscriber? Leave me a separate comment on this post to let me know you’re interested in this giveaway.

Want to subscribe? Just click here:  Subscribe to Mom Most Traveled by Email (Only verified subscriptions are entered for all the giveaways.)

3.) Twitter about this giveaway (include a link to this post and@MomMostTraveled ) and comment here with your Twitter name. (once daily)

4.) Blog about this giveaway, including a link to this post. Leave me a comment with the link so I can check your post!

5.) Become a friend of U*neaks on Facebook! Leave me a comment and let me know you did so.

This giveaway will close on February 21, 2010, 11:59 pm EST.

Contest closed! View winner announcement here!

Admiral Road Designs

November 27, 2009 Children's fashion, Giveaways, Reviews 115 comments

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Admiral Road Designs has a plethora of whimsical textiles with lots of kid appeal.

Their Aardvark Scarves come in lots of different styles; you are sure to find one that fits your child’s personality (or maybe you want one for yourself!).

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The Aardvark Collection from Admiral Road also includes the innovative Treasure Tees; cute, long-sleeved T-shirts featuring themed designs around a tiny 3-D toy securely sewn in a clear pocket.

Despite the fancy addition of the toy, these Tees can be washed and dried in the machine!

The Treasure Tees are $20 and available in sizes 4, 6, and 8. I saw a ballerina design, so you might want to check them out for gifts!

Admiral Road’s singature product is their Personalized Blankets. I think the Space Blanket is distinctive and an exciting piece of bedding for a space enthusiast ages 4 to 10!

Admiral Road has put together a generous giveaway prize of 6 of their adorable scarves! This prize pack is worth $72 and will be a great addition to your winter wardrobe or gift closet!

1.) To enter to win, visit the Aardvark Collection and tell me your favorite scarf or Treasure Tee design.

Please don’t just comment with “Enter me” or “Sounds great”. That totally annoys me. Those entries are not eligible to win.

One winner will be chosen by random number generator.

This giveaway is open to those with a continental US (sorry Alaska and Hawaii!) or Canadian mailing address.

2.) Email subscribers get an extra entry for as long as their subscription is active.

Already a subscriber? Leave me a separate comment on this post to let me know you’re interested in this giveaway.

Want to subscribe? Just click here:  Subscribe to Mom Most Traveled by Email (Only verified subscriptions are entered for all the giveaways.)

3.) Twitter about this giveaway (include a link to this page, @AdmiralRoad and @MomMostTraveled ) and comment here with your Twitter name.

4.) Blog about this giveaway, including a link to this post. Leave me a comment with the link so I can check your post!

5.) Become a fan of Admiral Road on Facebook and leave a comment letting me know how to find you there!

This giveaway will close on December 5, 2009, 11:59 pm EST.

We are grateful to Admiral Road Designs for sending us a sampling of their Aardvark scarves! We love them!


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