The Tutu and the little girl

As young girls we used to dream of dressing up in our Mom’s clothes and jewelry and dancing around the room, others were a bit less flamboyant and fantasized of being a ballerina with a beautiful big tutu. Whether you were dressing up with jewels or putting on netted pettiskirts to pretend to be on the big stage, we all wanted a tutu to be the "ballerina”.

It has been said that the Tutu makes a magic circle around the Ballerina. I think most would agree that something magical happens when a little little puts on a tutu and transforms into a princess. "Swirling and Twirling, Pigtails and bows...the picture of grace from her head to her toes."

Today the tutu isn’t just for dancers or ballerinas, it is for any little girl and can be worn anywhere. Even a trip to the local grocery store can become an adventure when it includes her favorite tutu or pettiskirt!

You can have the single layered tutu, the double layered tutu and even tripled layered skirt to give that extra POOF! The more tulle and netting attached ~ the better! The bigger the skirt, the better! These beautiful girls netted skirts come in different colors and can have wires attached for the real ballerina. There are also many types of tutus, romantic style, classic style and pancake all for the serious tutu wearers. For little girls it really doesn’t matter which kind they get as long as it is big and will flow out when twirling across the living room floor! Add a precious rhinestone t-shirt and a big flower in her hair and you have the perfect outfit.

Many parents are having portraits of their girls in their tutus and or putting one on them as a newborn for that stunning portrait. Personally, I allowed my daughter to wear hers around the house, I still remember her t-shirt, tutu and her precious bare feet and those curls in her hair.

In the 1800’s Marie Camargo shortened the ballet skirts so that people could see her footwork, most disapproved but it stuck and now most ballet skirts are short. So, thank you to Marie Camargo for being a bit of a “rebel” and creating the tutu and giving every little girl the ability to be the “belle of the ball”.

Choosing the perfect Diaper Cake

It's baby shower season and with that comes a panic for new ideas and creativity. You probably don't want to use the same little party decorations but want to make it personal with your friend’s colors and motif included. Something to WOW the baby shower go-ers.

Baby Diaper Cakes have been around for years, however the new creativity has grown by leaps and bounds! You can use diapers cakes for centerpieces, or use on the gift table, the possibilities are endless. We know it will get full use, as diapers will be used, we guarantee that.

If you are like most of us, making a baby shower diaper cake is pretty much out of the question because of how busy life is and frankly maybe you're not that crafty. With so many fun and beautiful choices now available on the market, and at such great prices, it's often easier to buy the diaper cake that best fits the theme of the baby shower you're throwing.

Here are some ideas for picking out the perfect baby diaper cake for your baby shower or baby gift:

• Go with the theme of the nursery. By using the colors that the new Mommy has chosen, you know that the colors and or decoration will most likely be used in the nursery.


• Order ahead to ensure that your diaper cake gets to you by the shower date


• Think of how many tiers you want to have. They come in many different sizes so plan out carefully the placement of the cake.


• Order from a reputable company and confirm your order
  

Diapers cakes are great for baby showers, but also can be delivered as a gift for the new arrival.

Remember baby Diaper Cakes are unique and practical gifts for new parents. Not only are they made with diapers to reuse but items also that are reusable such as bibs, rattles, toys, mittens and more.

Diaper Cakes won’t be a tasty treat, but will last for months for the new mom and baby!

Choosing the right Baby Bedding

When you are pregnant you start planning very early on for your new arrival. In the midst of all the planning and appointments you start to try and figure out your babies bedding. If you chose to know your baby’s sex, you have a direct line to planning for your baby’s room and bedding. If the gender of your baby remains a mystery, it is time to find that perfect generic bedding.

Baby bedding is very important when working on the nursery decor. The bedding will have a large impact on the room and the look so when choosing there are some things to think about first.

• Make sure the bedding is comfortable. When a baby’s bedding is soft and comfy, he or she will sleep better.
• Get a good mattress for the crib. Some can be too hard and then there are others too soft. Shop around for the perfect mattress.
• Choose crib sheets or cradle sheets that are soft and protect the baby’s skin but also choose sheets that are durable because they will be washed a lot! Get several sets of crib sheets and baby blankets because those late night sheet changes get stressful and your already going to be a bit exhausted.
• Accidents happen, and happen a lot when you have a baby. Make sure that the bedding is machine washable and the bedding accessories as well. No one wants to have to dry clean and always hang things to dry.
• It’s ok to go for style! There are so many options out there to decorate your nursery. Choose a theme that you love and go with it! Coordinate your colors and nursery essentials such as lamps, wall hangings, and pillows to match the theme. Many times you can find sets available.
• Don’t break the bank on the nursery. Yes, it’s great to have a beautiful place to lay your little down in or rock him or her to sleep but if money is tight, it’s OK to scrimp. Search the baby market for sales and good deals and compare prices.

Enjoy your planning time because before you know it, they will be telling you they want to “re-decorate” their room.

Kicking it....... with Kicky Pants!

For some of us during pregnancy, bed rest was a demanded thing and often not welcomed. We do nothing in bed but lay and worry~but for mother of two, Erin Cloke that wasn’t the case. Erin Cloke took advantage of her time resting by thinking of another way to help Moms and babies out!

Erin Cloke was on bed rest with her youngest son and basically started up The Kicky Pants apparel line straight from her bed. Now that is productive bed rest!

Kicky Pants are bamboo eco-friendly pants for babies that are cute, comfortable and completely natural. These precious little natural organic baby pants offer style and comfort and come in solids and prints to still keep baby looking precious!

Bamboo is a natural crop that grown without fertilization and/or pesticides. Bamboo fabric is naturally an antibacterial and anti-fungal material and absorbs water better than cotton, of course keeping our baby drier.

Kicky Pants is easy to launder in a regular washer and dryer. For best results hang to dry or dry on low heat. Kicky Pants shrinkage is minimal and can be ironed with a lower temperature setting.

I am starting to think Bamboo fabric is the way to go with new babies and toddlers. Easy on the skin and totally natural and even bamboo cribs sheets too. Bamboo baby apparel, bamboo toys~ I guess we should all jump in on this wonderful new fabric that will keep our babies healthy and save our Mother Earth!