12/20/10
Tutus on sale today!
12/14/10
Have Santa send your child a personalized video message!
This is so cool, and even better, it's free. :) Here's a brilliant way to blow your kid's mind: send a personalized (and pretty flipping convincing) video message from Santa, courtesy of Portable North Pole. Now available as an iPhone and iPad app, too. Santa Claus and his amazing PNP (Portable North Pole) will be online during the entire holiday season. With just a few clicks, this technological marvel will let your loved ones receive a personal message from Santa Claus, sent directly from his village in the North Pole. Rediscover Christmas with this immersive and unique experience that brings the holiday magic back to life.http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/home
Appliqued adorableness for your little girl on sale today, over 50% off
Cute, cuter, cutest! This brown doe corduroy skirt is just one of many completely adorable appliqued things on sale today from Decaf Plush. Sizes newborn - 6T. Reg $48, only $23 today.http://tinyurl.com/2uczzpr
12/10/10
Looking for something festive to do this weekend?
12/6/10
Celeb fav Nowali moccasins on sale today almost 50% off
12/5/10
Another great baby/toddler holiday gift idea
12/4/10
What to do this weekend?? Bay Area Kids Weekend Events: December 3-5
For full article with embedded links, go to: http://www.redtri.com/san-francisco/san-francisco-kid-friendly-weekend-events-december-3-5
Madeline's Christmas
It’s the first weekend of December and everywhere you turn, the holidays are sparking to life. At the Oakland Zoo, the ZooLights tradition lights up the Oakland hills sky by night, while the CA Revels fill the air with holiday song and dance by day. In Berkeley, the Gourmet Ghetto’s Snow Day means white stuff and hot chocolate in the parking lot at Andronico’s. Over in Concord, the First Annual Super Holiday Boutique kicks off with one-stop holiday gift shopping, free gift bags, a children’s activity zone, and pictures with Santa. And if you’re spending the weekend in San Francisco, how ‘bout making Holiday Crafts while ventriloquist Steve Chaney entertains the fam at the Randall Museum, or making your merry way to the Fantasy of Lights Celebration on Union Street.
Here’s more on the jolly deets throughout the Bay:
San Francisco
Urban Cottage SF Designer Shopping Event
15 fabulous designers like kid-focused creators Tala Bee, Giddy Giddy, and Dolce Mia make holiday shopping a cinch at this Richmond District event hosted by Bunny and Bee. More goodness: a portion of today’s proceeds will be donated to SF Public Schools.Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Event details.
32nd Annual Celebration of Craftswomen
The gift buying continues at this giant Fort Mason fair when more than 200 craftswomen will sell decorative items, jewelry, home furniture, and more. Live music, gourmet food, and a benefit raffle are also on the itinerary. Kids under 12 are free! Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $9 adults, $7 seniors, students and disabled, free for children 12 and under. Event details.
East Bay
Christmas at Ardenwood
It’s that time of year for music and carols. Celebrate with the kids in Victorian style, with country kitchen treats and crafting. Bakers, bring your cookie recipe and cookie samples to enter the baking contest. Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $8 adults, $6 seniors (62+ years), $5 children (4–17 years), children 3 and under free. Event details.
Holiday Sights & Sounds Parade
Take part in a downtown Livermore tradition, when families gather to see the line-up of festive holiday floats. Afterwards, three stages of entertainment will keep the whole family amused. >Sat., 6 p.m. Free. Event details.
11th Annual Comcast America’s Children’s Holiday Parade
Be one of 100,000 locals watching this Oakland parade. The kids are sure to be wide-eyed from the floats, balloons, marching bands, and number of spectators. Sat., 2 p.m. Free. Event details.
Peninsula
Madeline’s Christmas
It’s the night before Christmas in the old house in Paris, where Miss Clavel, Madeline, and eleven other little girls will captivate the young ones at this musical Sunnyvale Theatre play. Sat., 7 p.m. $11–$12. Event details.
Breakfast with Santa
The Menlo Park Rotary will serve up the pancakes, and Santa will be there to enjoy them with the kids. Enjoy holiday crafts and music, too. Sat., 7:30-11:30 a.m. $5 kids 12 and under; $7 adults. Event details.
Marin
Stapleton Ballet Nutcracker
As you and your family enjoy the 50 foot Christmas tree and the largest cast of Nutcrackers dancers (228), know that the price of your child’s ticket will also support Stapleton’s scholarship fund. Sat. and Sun., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. $18-$30. Event details.
Tiburon Holiday Festival 2010
It’s a one-night celebration in Tiburon, with an outdoor ice-skating rink, a Tree Lighting Ceremony, gingerbread house decorating, Main Street shop discounts, costumed characters, caroling, and more. Fri., 5:30 p.m. Free; ice-skating is $5 per person, gingerbread houses are $25 each. Event details.
—Renee Rutledge
Madeline's Christmas
It’s the first weekend of December and everywhere you turn, the holidays are sparking to life. At the Oakland Zoo, the ZooLights tradition lights up the Oakland hills sky by night, while the CA Revels fill the air with holiday song and dance by day. In Berkeley, the Gourmet Ghetto’s Snow Day means white stuff and hot chocolate in the parking lot at Andronico’s. Over in Concord, the First Annual Super Holiday Boutique kicks off with one-stop holiday gift shopping, free gift bags, a children’s activity zone, and pictures with Santa. And if you’re spending the weekend in San Francisco, how ‘bout making Holiday Crafts while ventriloquist Steve Chaney entertains the fam at the Randall Museum, or making your merry way to the Fantasy of Lights Celebration on Union Street.
Here’s more on the jolly deets throughout the Bay:
San Francisco
Urban Cottage SF Designer Shopping Event
15 fabulous designers like kid-focused creators Tala Bee, Giddy Giddy, and Dolce Mia make holiday shopping a cinch at this Richmond District event hosted by Bunny and Bee. More goodness: a portion of today’s proceeds will be donated to SF Public Schools.Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Event details.
32nd Annual Celebration of Craftswomen
The gift buying continues at this giant Fort Mason fair when more than 200 craftswomen will sell decorative items, jewelry, home furniture, and more. Live music, gourmet food, and a benefit raffle are also on the itinerary. Kids under 12 are free! Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $9 adults, $7 seniors, students and disabled, free for children 12 and under. Event details.
East Bay
Christmas at Ardenwood
It’s that time of year for music and carols. Celebrate with the kids in Victorian style, with country kitchen treats and crafting. Bakers, bring your cookie recipe and cookie samples to enter the baking contest. Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $8 adults, $6 seniors (62+ years), $5 children (4–17 years), children 3 and under free. Event details.
Holiday Sights & Sounds Parade
Take part in a downtown Livermore tradition, when families gather to see the line-up of festive holiday floats. Afterwards, three stages of entertainment will keep the whole family amused. >Sat., 6 p.m. Free. Event details.
11th Annual Comcast America’s Children’s Holiday Parade
Be one of 100,000 locals watching this Oakland parade. The kids are sure to be wide-eyed from the floats, balloons, marching bands, and number of spectators. Sat., 2 p.m. Free. Event details.
Peninsula
Madeline’s Christmas
It’s the night before Christmas in the old house in Paris, where Miss Clavel, Madeline, and eleven other little girls will captivate the young ones at this musical Sunnyvale Theatre play. Sat., 7 p.m. $11–$12. Event details.
Breakfast with Santa
The Menlo Park Rotary will serve up the pancakes, and Santa will be there to enjoy them with the kids. Enjoy holiday crafts and music, too. Sat., 7:30-11:30 a.m. $5 kids 12 and under; $7 adults. Event details.
Marin
Stapleton Ballet Nutcracker
As you and your family enjoy the 50 foot Christmas tree and the largest cast of Nutcrackers dancers (228), know that the price of your child’s ticket will also support Stapleton’s scholarship fund. Sat. and Sun., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. $18-$30. Event details.
Tiburon Holiday Festival 2010
It’s a one-night celebration in Tiburon, with an outdoor ice-skating rink, a Tree Lighting Ceremony, gingerbread house decorating, Main Street shop discounts, costumed characters, caroling, and more. Fri., 5:30 p.m. Free; ice-skating is $5 per person, gingerbread houses are $25 each. Event details.
—Renee Rutledge
Need a cute baby gift this season? I've got you covered.
Need a cute baby gift this season? I've got you covered. Loving this sweet blanket & pull toy from Piccolo Bambino, also in blue horse & ivory sheep, reg $45, on sale today for $22. Makes an adorable gift presentation.http://www.hautelook.com/invite/176189
12/3/10
Make her face light up on Christmas morning...darling fairy dresses on sale for 50% off today
Here's a cute gift idea...Mommy & Me matching apron sets
12/1/10
More great baby & kid Christmas gift ideas from Imagiplay
I love Imagiplay toys. They are made from earth friendly and sustainable rubberwood, not cheap plastic from China, and they are simple and elegant to look at while being fun for your little one. They remind me of toys I imagine Santa's elves making in their workshop a long time ago...toys that are ageless and can be passed down from generation to generation. Lots of great items on sale today (look at their 3D wood puzzles, adorable), but my fav are these building blocks which double as a multi-sided puzzle. Best part...only $6.99! (Reg $14.99). Great gifts.
http://www.hautelook.com/invite/176189
Lucky Jade on sale today!
Great Holiday Gift Item, only $12
This is a great wooden pull-along, stacking combo toy, and it looks darling, too. Finley loves hers. On sale today for $12 (reg $20), from Melissa & Doug.www.onekingslane.com/invite/AnnaBrown. Great Xmas gift!
11/30/10
Go Victorian at The Great Dickens Fair!
Do you have a young 
lad or lassie who loves music, puppet shows, theater, costume characters and games? Look no further than The Great Dickens Fair, a full-scale reproduction of 19th century London streets complete with decorated shops, tea houses, gentlemens clubs and themed theaters. Since there’s no holidays without Scrooge, expect to find characters of A Christmas Carol parading the streets, as well as Oliver Twist and other beloved Dickens protagonists. Around you, 700 costumed Victorian players will give your child a definite time-travel experience.
lad or lassie who loves music, puppet shows, theater, costume characters and games? Look no further than The Great Dickens Fair, a full-scale reproduction of 19th century London streets complete with decorated shops, tea houses, gentlemens clubs and themed theaters. Since there’s no holidays without Scrooge, expect to find characters of A Christmas Carol parading the streets, as well as Oliver Twist and other beloved Dickens protagonists. Around you, 700 costumed Victorian players will give your child a definite time-travel experience.Entertainment
Inside the fair, dancers twirl, execute skillful steps and tiptoe at Fezziwig’s Warehouse, a lively English holiday folk dancing party. Don’t miss the Scottish dancers in full regalia – and their fancy footwork!
In the adjoining room, check out the schedule to see the twice-daily Christmas Pantomime at the Victoria & Albert Bijou Music Hall. The hour-long production “Aladdin & Cinderella Meet the Monkey King” will delight preschoolers with magical creatures, jolly good humor, a few thrills and fantastic fairy tales.
Head over to the Piccolo Playhouse at 1:30, 2:30 or 4:30 p.m., for a Punch and Judy puppet show where the popular anarchic English husband and wife babble and quarrel during short scenes.
The Father Christmas stage is where family fun will unroll, featuring a daily Toy Parade at noon and a daily Father Christmas Parade at 1:50 p.m.
Insider tip: If you missed the parades because you were laughing out loud in front of the Christmas Pantomime or listening to carolers or sea chanteys, you can still bring your children to meet Father Christmas and tell him their holiday wishes at the Father Christmas Stage daily between 2:30 and 3:40pm.
Click here for the full entertainment schedule.
Games & Activities
In addition to enjoying non-stop entertainment all day if they want, kids will love unusual games and activities such as the Candy Machine, a dart game à la Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang where a popped balloon triggers a crazy machine that delivers a candy cane. Other children’s favorites include the Boot The Cat game (with real boots!), Flip A Sweep (as in flipping chimney sweeps at chimney tops), the great safari adventure of the man-powered Safari Carousel or the beanbag throwing game called Footlight Fiasco. Don’t forget the new Tinsley Green Children’s Area. For junior pirates, a visit to the Pirates’ Cove is a must.
Insider tip: head to the carousel early as long lines form in the afternoon.
Dining
Even picky eaters will find meals to their liking, from Mr. Punch’s Pasta to roast beef, fish and chips, meat pies, Greek food or bangers and mash. From noon to 4 p.m. daily, your family can enjoy a traditional English tea with scones, tea sandwiches and tea at Cuthbert’s Tea Shoppe, a unique holiday tea with festive Victorian Christmas wreaths adorning the walls.
Insider tip: reserve your table ahead of time at Cuthbert’s Tea Shoppe as seating for this holiday tea sells like hot cakes. Book online or in person as soon as you arrive at the fair.
For quick snacks, the Cinnamon Crunch Almonds and the Chestnut Cart are always a hit – and oh so tasty. Meanwhile, adults can sip crisp and hearty ales at the four traditional pubs and the Bohemian Absinthe Bar scattered throughout the fair. How’s that for the best of both worlds?
Location & Details
Open Saturdays and Sundays until December 19th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., The Great Dickens Fair takes place inside 3 acres of buildings at the Cow Palace in Daly City. Since all streets are level, strollers can access all areas of the Dickens fair. To drive there, see directions here. Parking on site is $10/car or free if you score street parking.
Tickets are $25/adult, $21/Senior (62+), student or military and $12/child aged between 5-11 years. Children under 5 are free! Order your tickets online before December 6, 2010 and save $5 per adult ticket and $1 per child ticket.
Insider tips:
- Ride BART and take a free shuttle to London! A free BART shuttle runs every 20 minutes from 11:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. to and from the Glen Park BART station. BART riders may bring their tickets to the Fair gate for $4 off one full fare Adult admission (cannot be combined with other discounts).
- As you enter Victorian London, you receive a map of the streets with listings of theaters, shops and stages, as well as daily schedules. Hold on to it! With 120,000 square feet, the Dickens fair is big enough that you’ll need to refer to the map frequently – and you don’t want to miss out on family fun because of timing.
The Great Dickens Fair takes place at the Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CA 94014. Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, December 19, from 11 a.m. ’til 7 p.m. www.dickensfair.com.
—Laure Latham
This is a great overnight bag for your little one...
This is a great overnight bag for your little girl...also comes in blue for a little guy. Duffel bag plus matching dop kit, reg $50, 50% off today only for $24.99. http://www.kidsteals.com/
11/29/10
"Planet Earth" DVD gift set on sale for 75% off
11/24/10
Classic wooden wall letters on sale today
Flowers, butterflies & dragonflies galore on sale today
11/23/10
Cute gift set for a stylish little gal
Holiday dresses on sale for 50% off
11/22/10
Lord help my pocketbook...Steiff bears on sale today!Mon, 11/22/2010 - 10:40am
Cute Christmas Morning PJs for your little guy, 40% off
Hand knit toys on sale today, unique and charming gifts!
11/19/10
Need a party dress for your little princess this holiday season?
SIMPLE shoes on sale today, love, love, love.
11/18/10
FINALLY...the GoCrib is on sale. Hurrah!
11/16/10
'Tis the Season...get in the mood with Christmas stories up to 40% off (hello gift ideas...)
It's Christmastime, and rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, the abominable snowman, santa, and all their friends are ready to deliver holiday cheer. You can pick up a stack of classic Christmas tales today from Random House publishing for up to 40% off. There are lots of choices...the Christmas collection pictured includes four beautiful full-color board books in a sturdy carrying case and features a handle so little ones can take it along wherever they go, only $7.99. http://tinyurl.com/2uczzpr
Silly Souls on sale today, only $10
11/15/10
My new niece was born this weekend!
11/12/10
Organic crib/toddler bed sheets on sale for 50% off today
You can never have too many good quality crib sheets, and this one I couldn't pass up. French Baby Organics makes hands down the softest, thickest, best quality organic cotton baby clothes I've come across...Finley lives in the ones we have and I keep buying them in bigger sizes as she grows. I have to think that their organic cotton sheets must be of similar quality, and at only $19.50 (today only), I'm in. https://www.ecobabybuys.com
A sleek, modern take on the ugly plastic ride-ons
11/11/10
Need Christmas gifts? Designer Jellycat stuffies on sale today. :)
11/10/10
Decorating with a horse & pony theme
Krissy, this one's for you!
Girls of all ages love horses and ponies, and it’s a playful theme to consider for a daughter’s bedroom. Go with lavender and hot pink as your main colors and white furniture and accessories to complete the look. These folk art inspired sheets are our inspiration piece. We’ve made the bed with these bright sheets, mixed with colorful patterned and solid duvet and coverlet for extra warmth. We love this hot pink crinkly cotton coverlet and matching shams adorned with playful pom-poms.The bedding looks great on this twin bed with a very feminine and intricate design with a beveled headboard and turned wood legs. It has a slightly distressed look so it feels like a well loved hand-me-down that will stand the test of time. Get it with an accompanying Jenny Lind nightstand, aptly named for the turned spindle characteristics.
A classic braided rug in tea rose hues is a great choice for a kid’s room because it’s durable and washable.
A continuation of the folk art theme, an all white glazed horse lamp has subtle tribal patterns on it that make it appropriate beyond the horse fanatic phase. This lamp is pricey, but is sophisticated enough she might want to keep it for years to come.
Accent a wall in the room with a giant equestrian themed mural. A striking silhouetted stable scene is so unique; it will make the room. If you buy just one big thing to suit your daughter’s horse fancy, this it.
Handmade of white twisted iron, these horse forms add lots of style on a book shelf, nightstand or desk. It’s a decorative item any horse lover will appreciate.
This artist’s painting of a horse is perfectly done in the palette for our room. You don’t have to purchase pricey paintings to get the full effect of a grouping of horse-inspired images hung with ribbon or resting on shelves. Let your daughter pick several pieces in a cohesive color family so she can feel like she has a hand in the decorating.
...from Momologie
11/8/10
Great PJs for boys, 60% off today
Is your little one in a puppet show phase?
11/6/10
If you haven't invested in a warm winter coat for your little one yet this year...
Elegant holiday looks for kids at mad discounts today :)
If you are like me and not a santa sweater kind of person, you will probably also love this elegant look for little girls during the holidays, perfect when paired with a black velvet skirt and mary janes. On sale today for $28, reg $62! Sizes 2-8. There are also lovely sparkly cardigans on sale for only $20, reg $58, perfect for holiday parties. :) http://www.gilt.com/invite/annajulietbro
11/5/10
Kids don't like meat? Try these eggplant burgers!
I hear all the time from parents that their kids “just don’t like meat!” For all those children and parents out there that want a delicious burger without the red meat, this one’s for you! These Eggplant Burgers are easy to prepare, freeze and will fulfill your craving for a big juicy one!
Eggplant Burgers (Makes 8 Burgers)
1 Tbsp Olive Oil, plus more for sautéing
1 Medium Eggplant, cubed
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/4 Cup Parsley, chopped
1 Large Egg
1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
1 Cup Breadcrumbs (I used whole wheat)
Accompaniments: Whole Wheat Bagel, Buns,Cheese, Tomato, Lettuce, Ketchup, Pickles
1. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and cook the eggplant cubes for 3 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and salt and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes.
3. Add 1 tbsp of water, cover and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until eggplant is fork tender. Allow to cool.
4. Place the eggplant and remaining ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.
5. Use about 2 tbsps of the eggplant mixture for mini burgers, 1/4 cup for bigger burgers and form into patties.
6. Heat about 1-2 tsps of oil in a large sauté pan and cook the eggplant patties for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
7. Serve.
* To freeze place the cooked patties on a baking sheet, freeze for 1 hour and place in a Ziploc bag, label and freeze up to 3-4 months. When ready to serve, place patties on a baking sheet in a 300 degree oven for 10 minutes until warm.
URL to article: http://weelicious.com/2010/11/05/eggplant-burger-program/
Eggplant Burgers (Makes 8 Burgers)
1 Tbsp Olive Oil, plus more for sautéing
1 Medium Eggplant, cubed
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/4 Cup Parsley, chopped
1 Large Egg
1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
1 Cup Breadcrumbs (I used whole wheat)
Accompaniments: Whole Wheat Bagel, Buns,Cheese, Tomato, Lettuce, Ketchup, Pickles
1. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and cook the eggplant cubes for 3 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and salt and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes.
3. Add 1 tbsp of water, cover and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until eggplant is fork tender. Allow to cool.
4. Place the eggplant and remaining ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.
5. Use about 2 tbsps of the eggplant mixture for mini burgers, 1/4 cup for bigger burgers and form into patties.
6. Heat about 1-2 tsps of oil in a large sauté pan and cook the eggplant patties for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
7. Serve.
* To freeze place the cooked patties on a baking sheet, freeze for 1 hour and place in a Ziploc bag, label and freeze up to 3-4 months. When ready to serve, place patties on a baking sheet in a 300 degree oven for 10 minutes until warm.
URL to article: http://weelicious.com/2010/11/05/eggplant-burger-program/
Fall & winter outfits for baby boys & girls from Mini Muffin on sale today for 50% off
11/4/10
Brighten up rainy days with this great combo on sale today
UMI shoes on sale for 50% off today (finally!)
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