Kaki Shopping

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Becoming pregnant has opened up a whole new world of shopping possibilities for me.  Although this is my second time expecting, I still find myself tempted to purchase a few more items to supplement what I already own.  Besides indulging in a few pieces of fashionable maternity wear, I was recently informed that Tiny Tapir is currently having a preorder sale for Bravado! designs nursing lingerie.

If you don’t already know, I am a firm believer of providing the best for baby right from birth, and breastfeeding is certainly the way to go.  For me, I am definitely not content with wearing frumpy nursing bras which offer close to no support.  I am very particular about comfort too, when it comes to breastfeeding.  I have heard so much about Bravado bras that I am very excited about this sale that Tiny Tapir is organizing right now.  To me, investing in a few good quality nursing bras and tops will take you a long way in your breastfeeding journey, and so, I am jumping at this opportunity to accentuate my breastfeeding wardrobe.

Best of all, the preorder sale comes with a discount of 10% from the recommended retail price, which works out to be cheaper than if we were to purchase it directly from the States.  The presale ends in 2 days’ time, i.e. September 18 2008, so don’t waste time thinking about it!

Trust me, you will never regret investing in a good nursing bra.

As I embraced motherhood, I found that my shopping trends had swayed somewhat. Often times, I find myself oohing and aahing over clothes and apparel in the kids’ section. Sometimes I find myself willing to sacrifice buying that sexy negligée just to get a few cute kid’s items. SIGH.

And this is why I am also drooling over the tees at Trendy Tadpole. Funky and tongue-in-cheek statements emblazoned on t-shirts that are bound to catch the attention of many, what’s there not to love? This is the place to shop fo witty, fun and trendy clothes for your bubs.

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Now for the good stuff: there are TWO(2) Trendy Tadpole tees to be won by way of lucky draw. Check out the details at Parent Reviewers now. The only catch is that this giveaway is only open to those residing in the US. But if you have friends with kids in the US, send it to them as a gift! I’m sure they’d appreciate it!

Just the other day, I was watching a children’s program on TV together with Ethan, which showed the lead characted being addicted to a new video game.  In fact, he was so engrossed in the game that he did not even want to leave his computer to go out and play outdoors with his friends.  He soon fell asleep and when he awoke, he discovered that he had stayed indoors so long, he had grown all old and haggard, missing out on all the fun and adventure he would have had if he had left his computer.  Of course, he soon discovered that it was all a dream, and it was a good lesson learnt from that dream.

I’m glad there are television programs that still encourage kids to go outdoors and have fun, to bond with nature and well, just to be who kids are.  And I’m glad that Manfred Mantis is on that same right track.  Manfred Mantis is the premium Home Playset system for the 21st century, arriving all the way from Australia and it prides itself in producing gorgeous playsets for kids from 18 months old till 9 years old!  All manfred mantis playsets are appealing because of their aesthetically pleasing designs that are attractive to both children and adults alike.

The creation of these wonderful playsets stems from the good people of Manfred Mantis promoting more kids to spend less time watching TV at home, instead they endorse outdoor activities.  And what better way than to do it with a cool Manfred Mantis playset, huh?

At my age, I am constantly in the need for buying baby shower gifts. It’s either that or birthday presents for kids/toddlers I know. That’s cos a lot of my relatives, friends and acquaintances are … shall I say … in the zone? And me, being the perfectionist that I am, will always crack my head trying to think of the perfect gift for that special little boy or girl. Something that is useful, practical and yet worth ooohing and aaahing over.

Just when I think I have exhausted all my options, I will stumble upon beautiful and unique personalized baby gifts. I love buying gifts for babies, and it is really a challenge to get one that the parents never thought of. For example, all babies and toddlers will need shoes, some at least a few pairs. Kids do outgrow shoes really quickly, but there is no harm in pampering those tiny little feet while you’re at it. So shoes are an excellent gift. But to make your gift stand out, why not choose personalized baby shoes? Nothing beats the authenticity of a pair of adorable baby shoes with the baby’s name embossed on the side. In fact, you could even choose to have a wonderful saying printed on the shoe too! With embossed baby shoes, you can decorate them with pretty flowers or hearts, or if it was to be presented to a baby boy, then maybe a motif of a football or basketball? The options are endless, and the gift is bound to be something people will talk about for a long time. The parents might even consider framing up that pair of shoes!

I’m hoping and praying that I win this Crabtree & Evelyn giveaway from Baby Hope.  Every purchase made from April 27 2008 to May 10 2008 qualifies as an entry for the lucky draw.  The winner will walk away with Summer Hill, The Essentials Purse by Crabtree & Evelyn.

This fantastic gift includes:

Triple Milled Soap (3.5oz.)
Hand Therapy Shea Hand Cream (3.4 fl. oz.)
Body Lotion (3.4 fl. oz.)
Bath & Shower Gel (3.4 fl. oz.)

And no, in case you were wondering, I didn’t buy diapers for Ethan this time round, although I was tempted.  Actually I bought a wetbag (it’s and all-day sized one, since I don’t have one in that size) and also a Homemade Mama organic menstrual pad.

Oh yeah, and did I mention that for a limited time only, there’s a discount of 5% off your total purchase at Baby Hope’s Cloth Diapers, just by keying in the code thanksmom?

*patiently waits for draw results *

Two days left for the first ever storewide sale at Mia Bambina, with almost everything being sold at 10% discount!  Of course this excludes items that are already on sale, pre-orders, diaper packages and other promotions.  Get all the details at the Mia Bambina blog.

Hurry and place your orders before everything runs out.  The discount is only applicable for orders received from May 5-8 2008.  Remember to key in the discount code (clothsmama08) when you make the order.

Kids these days have all the fun. There are endless programs on TV to cater for their every facet of development, and as for toys, I can’t even begin to detail all the options that are available. There are educational toys like flashcards and word puzzles, wooden toys which I personally love (especially if they are handmade with love) and then there are also adorable soft toys that baby can hug to sleep. Stuffed Animals that are so cute and cuddly, even I cannot resist holding and hugging them. Check out this very snuggly bashful puppy from Jelly Cat:

Isn’t he totally irresistible?

Well, apart from the cute factor, children’s toys need to be certified safe too, something that Jellycat have placed the utmost priority in. Every baby, toddler and kid will love their Jellycat buddy to bits. And if you need any more ideas for children’s toys, do pay a visit to MonkeyBean Toys, a specialty store for toys designed with the child and family in mind. Just visiting or shopping at the store is bound to put a big grin on your face!

If we ever get the chance to move into a landed property of our own, one of the first things I would be looking forward to is decorating the kids’ or baby room.  I used to watch this program on Discovery Home & Health where a team of designers remodel and create a beautiful nursery to celebrate the arrival of a newborn baby.  The new baby room will be created in accordance with the preferences of the parents, and to add a special touch, close friends and family members are sometimes roped in to help with the renovation.  The result is always a tastefully decorated room, sometimes even incorporating little thoughtful details that enable baby to live comfortably.  There’s even a safety expert that comes round to check on the safety of the room.

Well, there’s an online version of this baby room decoration committee, so to say. Parents who want to remodel their kids’ rooms will find themselves spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a bed, a crib or even a simple thing like a functional Kid’s Desk.  There are virtually endless options of Kids’ Bedroom furniture these days, but I personally prefer Wooden Children’s Furniture more than anything.  They are a sturdier option, they don’t break, they aren’t fragile and they look more hardy to withstand the test of time.  To add to the sweetness of this, everything purchased at this store online will be shipped for FREE!

The Tiny Tapir store will be moving to its new cyberlocation soon, and as all new store owners typically practise, there is currently a Moving Shop Sale going on right now.

There are discounts of 15% and 20% for selected items in the store and what’s more, orders over RM300 will qualify for an additional 5% off. You also get free shipping on top of that!

15% Discount for :

Hag Rag Pads

Sckoon Luxury Pads

Girly Tube

Handbag Hangers

20% Discount for :

Mothering Naturally Pads

Sweet Cheeks Pads

Do check out this e-store for a host of environmentally-friendly products to suit the discerning shopper. Stay tuned for more sweet deals! Who knows, there might be some store-opening specials soon too! *wink*

If you have ever drooled over the cute and adorable designs of Starbunz diapers and wished you could have easier access to them than ordering from the States, worry no more cuz the Starbunz gang has finally landed on our very own Malaysian shores! Fem Choices, or to-be-rebranded as Tiny Tapir, has brought in these lovely cloth diapers, in both pockets as well as All-in-Ones. These diapers are perfect for the heavy wetter, and your bub will never look more adorable in them!

My favorite is probably the brown doggie with the flappy ears. Since my boy is born in the year of the dog, I think he would look so cute in it! A little birdie told me that Tiny Tapir will be bringing in the Starbunz in cow design soon. Makes a good addition to the newborn diaper stash if you’re expecting a baby next year, eh…i.e. year of the ox/cow?

Wanna try your luck at winning one of these cutesy diapers, for your kid or perhaps as a gift for someone? Visit the DiapersAsia Forum for more details. Hurry! The contest runs till April 15 2008.

All pictures credited to Starbunz