Mommy FTW

The post I did on Cute Winter Hats from Etsy has been one of the most viewed on the blog so far – so I decided to do another one, and this time I’ve also included some adorable mittens too since I got an email from a visitor asking for some recommendations.   Here we go – each picture links to the product on Etsy:

The Weekender - flannel lined fedora

This baby fedora is for my friend Tiffany, and her son Jax who is currently rocking a Kangol inspired cap.  I think this one is right up their alley!

Angora Infant Wool Pilot Cap- Argyle Deer, size 12 months and up

I’m a sucker for Argyle, so I instantly loved this hat.  Plus the tie string makes sure it will stay put!

Winter Newsboy cap and Fingerless Gloves Set

Love the newsboy cap, but this is more about the fingerless gloves – genius!  (You can get the gloves separately if you like).

Super Chic Adorable Arm Wamers

Still on the Arm Warmers tip – these are so long they stand a good chance of staying on!  Pull them down low for some finger coverage….

boy knit hat with fire truck applique

Cameron is totally into fire trucks, so this might be our next purchase….

baby or child's knit mittens. You choose color

….and why not get some mittens (from the same seller).  Thumb less, for easy usage.  You pick the color!

FYI, from the first post I bought Cameron both the Baby Bear Beanie as well as a Little Lids Cars hat (not pictured in the first post, but other designs from this shop were featured).  I am loving them both, and we get tons of compliments!

Melissa and Doug is having another sale at the Mini Social. They’ve got all new toys for the Holiday Season.  So help Santa get an early start on things and check it out!

If you aren’t a member of the Mini Social yet, sign up using my link!

We recently had a few people over for Cameron’s first Birthday and our Great Wall was certainly one of the popular conversation topics.

Cameron VS the Great Wall

In our living room against a wall sits my computer desk – something which is extremely enticing to Cameron (cords, LED lights, and fans, oh my!) – and also something that really can’t be moved to any other section of the house.  Because of this, we fence it off with what we call the Great Wall.  I got it from Amazon – It can be used to create an enclosed space, or to block off an area.  And although it is admittedly very ugly (I think one of the reviews on Amazon compared it to a “dog crate,”) it is also very sturdy and gets the job done.  It folds up when not in use -we hide ours behind a door.  If you need more panels, they can also be purchased.  If you’ve got an area in your house which can’t be made baby friendly, no matter how hard you try – consider getting yourself a Great Wall

Thanksgiving is almost here, so the deals are in abundance!  It also means that Black Friday is coming, so I will keep a special look out for things posted about that day.  Let’s start with some new discounts:

Polo Ralph Lauren Holiday Shopping Event – 25% off

November 24th – December 7th

Code: HOL2009 or Printable

Gardener’s Supply Company coupon – 20% off online orders over $75

Coupon Code: XNET8319
Expiration Date: 11/26/2009

H20 + coupon – $25 off any purchase of $100

Coupon Code: gifts
Expiration Date: 11/30/2009

The Children’s Place 20% or 15% off

For 20% off – shop early, expires today 11/25 – use code EARLYBIRD9

For 15% off – shop thru 12/6 – use code HHHA9

Barnes and Noble – Save 15% off one single item

Coupon Code: B3U9U7U
Valid 11/30-12/8

Lord & Taylor coupon – 15% off sitewide

Coupon Code: THANKS
Expiration Date: 11/30/09

And now the Buzz.

Apple has been saying that they will be doing some sort of Black Friday sale.  No info yet, just a teaser.  Stay tuned!  Check out more on the rumors here.

Oh apple, what are you up to?!

And, although not shopping related, still some good news from ING Direct – they are going to have a special savings rate for Black Friday.  I will most likely sign up for a new CD (or whatever they offer).  We got Cameron a Savings account with ING because they have the best rate around.  Be sure to check them out on Friday to see what the rate is!

I got this idea for a breakfast treat from another mom who was feeding it to her 14 month old daughter:

Whole wheat toast with a little butter, and then some peanut butter.  The butter helps it not be quite so thick and sticky.  The warm toast melts the peanut butter nicely.

Cameron really enjoys it – and it’s a nice break from the morning waffle rut we had fallen into.

I LOVE me some Kiehls, so this code deserves its own post:

Kiehls Friends and Family – 20% off in store, and 20% off and free shipping over 30$

Coupon code: FAMILY – in store click and print here
Valid: 11/27-12/1

Kiehls has some of the best Diaper Cream out there.  Also, we get Cameron’s baby lotion from there, and mom has been a fan of their products (for her!) for years!

It’s hard to believe it – but tomorrow is Cameron’s first Birthday!  The grandparents are in town, and there’s lots to do to prepare…. so I’ll be on break for a little bit.  Have a great weekend.  See you on Monday!

Lately Cameron has really been digging Applegate Farms Chicken Nuggets that I have been ordering from Fresh Direct.  I know it’s not the healthiest thing on the planet, but at least the chicken has no Antibiotics, so I can feel a little bit good about that.  Plus he is getting some protein!  They are easy for him to mash up in his mouth, and easy for me to make.  I throw a few in the microwave to defrost for a couple seconds (usually with some sweet potato fries) and then finish them off in the toaster oven.

Yummy Chicken Nuggets

It never ends… and that’s a good thing!

The Children’s Place – 15% off

Coupon Code: HHHA9
Expiration Date: 12/6/09

Lord & Taylor coupon – 15% off regular prices, 20% off sale & Clearance

Coupon Code: BIG
Expiration Date: 11/22/2009

Solutions coupon – 15% off purchases + free shipping

Coupon Code: 13466
Expiration Date: 11/20/2009

Gap coupon – 25% off purchases

Coupon Code: GIFT123
Expiration Date: 11/22/2009

Here are some more Friends and Family sales that are going on now, or are about to start:

J. Crew Friends and Family – 20% off orders over $150

Coupon Code: INSIDER
Expiration Date: 11/18/2009

Origins Friends and Family – 25% off your order

Coupon Code: NovFF
Expiration Date: 11/19/2009

Land’s End Friends and Family – 25% off regularly-priced items + free shipping

Coupon Code: promotion code “SAVE25″ and PIN “00004002″
Expiration Date: ?

Ann Taylor & LOFT Friends and Family – 30% off

Coupon Code: FRIENDS
Valid Dates: 11/17-11/22/2009