Style Cafe Moms Blog

OBLI Organics

2008-07-04T06:53:00.000-07:00

OBLI Organics was founded by two sisters, one with two young children and the other expecting her first… both of whom have strong career experience in marketing. Both looking for an opportunity to do work that mattered in a creative environment while keeping family a priority. An organic clothing company that allowed them the opportunity to be stewards of the environment fit the bill.

Both Michelle Young and Melissa Blanco are athletic, well-traveled and blessed to come from a family that appreciates nature and outdoor living. When the family was struck with three cases of breast cancer within a year in 1999, the sisters turned their appreciation for life into a personal education and dedication to organic foods, which became a mainstay for them both. “It doesn’t guarantee our lives will be cancer-free, but making the effort to avoid unnecessary chemicals and pesticides makes sense to us,” said Young.

A dream to form a family company was always a dream that inspired countless discussions during holiday gatherings. During a weekend birthday celebration in April of 2007, Michelle and Melissa discussed a recent episode of Oprah featuring working Moms who started their own successful companies from home. Later that week Melissa forwarded Michelle a link to the Rachel Ray show on “Millionaire Moms” and the very next day the idea for OBLI Organics (an acronym for On Borrowed Land, Inc.) was born.

The idea fit the sisters’ original goals and proved to be a natural outgrowth of their beliefs and lifestyle. After some internet research, Melissa connected with the Organic Trade Association (OTA) and two weeks later the sisters flew to Chicago to attend the OTA’s annual All Things Organic trade show. While at the show, they delved into the new industry attending seminars and workshops on the organic textile movement; walking the show floor and meeting with other retail owners.

Michelle’s advertising agency background following 10 years in resort and club marketing complements Melissa’s position of more than 8 years experience in relationship and marketing management for a Fortune 100 company. Melissa’s specific experience in marketing channels and customer satisfaction is a tremendous asset to launching OBLI Organics. The exciting and most challenging part was learning the retail industry -- something completely new to both of them.

OBLI Organics offers a private line of children’s clothing and doggie fashions produced using only 100% certified organic cotton and manufactured under Fair Trade practices. The sisters wanted to stick to their goal of offering hip and trendy clothing with an “ecolectual” edge in order to appeal to the mainstream. This allows OBLI to educate their clients along with way by providing additional information about living green, buying organic and fair trade practices on the company’s website. OBLI Organics has trademarked the term “ecolectual,” meaning guided or motivated by an intelligent respect for the environment. Michelle and Melissa hope to “spread the ecolectual initiative” and OBLI is the perfect conduit!

“It’s not always realistic to expect everyone to buy organic and live “green” all the time,” says Melissa. “However, everyone making small efforts can return big results. This is the message we want to send.”

Darling Droolers

2008-06-25T05:22:00.000-07:00

Darling Droolers™...we make adorable accessories for stylish babies!
Our uniquely designed burp cloths, changing mats, reversible bibs and ribbon loveys are a "must have" for any baby. Let Darling Droolers™ pamper your precious little one in fashionable, practical products.

Darling Droolers™ has been in business over two years and our products can be found in over 100 high-end baby boutiques and online retailers across the country. We make practical, well-crafted baby accessories. All items are handmade in the USA from the highest quality and softest materials and adorned with only the cutest prints, ribbons, and trims. Whether you’re looking for baby products that are preppy, traditional, edgy, whimsical, or trendy – we have the fresh, functional and fashionable designs to fit the style needs of every ultra chic mom or mommy-to-be.

Burp your baby in styles with our adorable burp cloths that are beautifully packaged in coordinating sets of two. Made from super absorbent Gerber cloth diapers, they will get the job done while looking sassy on your shoulder.

Our changing mats come in a variety of fabulous prints, are lined with an extremely plush, cozy, and soft fur, and are finished off with a coordinating grosgrain ribbon. They are machine washable and extremely versatile – use them to line a bouncy seat or stroller, as a blanket for the infant seat, or even as a baby exercise mat!

Reversible bibs are double the fun. Designed with ribbons that coordinate with our other products, they are available in two sizes for your little drooler or toddler.

Our ribbon loveys are super snuggly – made of an ultra-soft fur on one side and silky material on the other…they are bound to help your little one wind down and rest peacefully. Due to high demand, we recently designed a larger version of our popular product….perfect for older babies or to keep your little one cuddly and warm.

You can find more information about Darling Droolers™ at http://www.darlingdroolers.com/. Please visit our online retailers to place an order, or contact us directly through the website regarding individual and wholesale orders.

Kushies Baby

2008-06-14T05:19:00.000-07:00

Kushies Baby designs, manufactures and markets an innovative collection of quality baby products and accessories. The company strives for excellence in all areas to ensure its customers receive the highest attainable workmanship and quality. This is exemplified in their continued dedication to service - an uncompromising commitment maintained for more than 50 years.

Keep your little one warm and dry with Kushies luxurious, 100% cotton terry hooded towel and booties set. Over-sized for complete coverage and available in an assortment of bright colors, each set includes a different, fun appliqued design that your child will love. The matching booties feature non-slip soles to help prevent accidents on wet surfaces. After a bath or a dip in the pool, keep your baby cozy with Kushies. Available at Kushiesonline.com

With Kushies Zolo Mobilo inspire your baby's imagination! Delight and stimulate little minds! Kushies Zolo Mobilo includes 5 cuddly characters that attach to a colorful, mirrored canopy and a coordinating wooden arm for secure crib placement to lull baby into a fanciful dream world. Available at Kushiesonline.com

Hug & Feel! Shake & Chew! Connect the shapes together to create a love chain! Easily attaches to other Kushies Zolo baby toys with signature clips. Available at Kushiesonline.com

Protect your little one's clothes from from big messes at mealtime with Kushies taffeta waterproof bib. Featuring a catch-all pocket to intercept stray pieces of food before hitting the floor, the lightweight fabric is easy to care for and instantly re-usable - simply rinse and wipe clean! Available at Kushiesonline.com

Look! Listen! Shake! Chew! Awaken the senses! Chacha Buggy is a sensory pleasing rattle that features vibrant patterns, teether 'hair', a spinning collar, and a see through base with roll-around beads! Easy for little hands to grasp and hold, this imaginative rattle is sure to delight and entertain! Available at Kushiesonline.com

From the award-winning Kritters from Kushies. This special security blanket is crafted of luxurious plush velboa, with silky satin edging around the sides. Dobbi's long arms are perfect for kids to hang onto as they carry the blanket around, and he also has beanbag filling in his hands. Blanket measures approx. 20" square. 100% polyester. Machine washable. Includes a complimentary laundry bag for safe washing! For Birth and up. Available at Kushieonline.com

Enter code hascm08 to save 10% off your order at Kushiesonline.

Sassy Pink Boutique LLC

2008-05-28T16:19:00.000-07:00

Have you ever seen a diaper milkshake? A diaper milkshake? How about washcloth candies and lollipops? A diaper cake? We’re not talking about a sweet shop, we’re talking about Sassy Pink Boutique! These are just a few of the items that Sassy Pink Boutique specializes in. You will also find adorable fluffy tutus for your princess, hair clips, dreamy cupcake bath bombs and custom towel cakes. A little bit for everyone you might say!

Sassy Pink Boutique’s motto is, “a little bit of sassy & a whole lot of classy!” Sassy Pink Boutique’s owner, Amy Sheppard, strives for clever and unique hand made products that are beautiful and functional.

Take a look for yourself and check out all their sweet indulgences at http://www.sassypinkboutique.com/

All Style Café Mom readers are treated to a 15% discount with Sassy Pink Boutique. Enter: cafemom

Mutsy

2008-05-27T13:26:00.000-07:00

Mutsy, originally founded as Mutsarrts in 1935, got its start building traditionally styled prams. Initially serving the Benelux countries of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, the idea of portability and comfort were critical given these countries’ emphasis on walking. The result was larger than normal wheels to provide improved maneuverability and a smoother ride for baby. The company was purchased by long-time employee Cees Driessen in the 1980s.

Mutsy continued to manufacture its trademark prams and expanded into other European markets. In the new millennium, the vision of the founder’s son, Freek Driessen, was to create an aesthetically pleasing and technologically advanced frame as the basis of a distinctive new line of innovative baby transport products.

The Mutsy collection is expertly designed to meet parents’ every need with a unique modular system that is extremely flexible. Engineered to fold from the front, the silhouette of the strollers is clean and modern. Various components fit into the Mutsy frame such as a travel cot (bassinet), a stroller seat, a car seat (with adaptor), and a fun seat for toddlers. The intelligent click mechanism is found on the babysitter chassis as well, so the stroller seat can be clicked in to make a rocker. The dinner tray can replace the front bumper bar for snack or mealtime, and the diaper bag can be attached to the back of the seat or the stroller handle for hands-free access. Each frame in the standard Mutsy line comes complete with a full-sized bassinet and stroller seat.

Be certain to check out http://www.mutsy.com/ to see all the baby products that Mutsy has to offer. To buy go to : http://www.barebabies.com/ .

Be sure to use voucher code: scm10offmutsy to save 10%!!

Twilite Moon’s Amazing May Giveaway!

2008-05-06T13:06:00.000-07:00

Twilite Moon’s Amazing May Giveaway: Hip Baby Website
Gives Away More than $2500 worth of Drool-worthy Products

Many companies hold sweepstakes that come and go without notice, but Twilite Moon (http://www.twilitemoon.com/ ), a hip and friendly baby boutique is hosting an “Amazing May Giveaway,” offering more than $2500 worth of their best products to be divided amongst five lucky winners.

One grand prize winner will receive a coveted Bugaboo Cameleon stroller, which retails for $899, plus over $300 worth of Bugaboo accessories. Bugaboo may be high-ticket items, but parents who rock these stylish strollers swear they are “life-changers.” They are easy to maneuver and dads love them, too.

In addition to a stylish Bugaboo, the grand prize winner will also receive a sampling of the diverse and quality products available at Twilite Moon, including an eco-friendly teak Cariboo Classic Bassinet, a functional and trendy Skip Hop diaper bag, a hand-knit stuffed animal from Blabla, a Prince Lionheart BebePOD Plus to help baby’s posture develop, a Prince Lionheart Wheelybug to encourage development of motor skills, and a set of Vessel Candeloo Lamps to light up those midnight feedings. One woman in North Hollywood explains “Twilite Moon was a life-saver when I was planning my nursery because my husband is a traditionalist and I love modern design, so we were able to find a happy medium with the great variety of products available at Twilite Moon.”
To increase the odds of winning, four runners-up will receive stylish and useful diaper bags from Storksak, a favorite choice amongst celebrity parents like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

Parents and parents-to-be are always scouring the web to find the best and most innovative products to make their lives easier and possibly, more stylish, too. Twilite Moon takes the guess work out of baby shopping. They’ve narrowed down the numerous options for products in the baby world to provide only the best and brightest in the business. You can find everything from the frivolously fancy Silver Cross Pram (retails for $2200) to the practical and pragmatic pacifier rinser, (retails for $8). Twilite Moon truly has a little something for everyone.

To enter the sweepstakes or learn more about Twilite Moon, go to Twilite Moon’s website ( http://www.twilitemoon.com/sweepstakes_0804.aspx?sid=2%20target= ) and follow the instructions on how to enter. Also, see the website for official rules and regulations. The sweepstakes begins at 12:00 AM PST on April 29, 2008 and concludes May 31, 2008 at 12:00 PM PST. Winners will be chosen in a random drawing and notified via email within 3 weeks of the contest’s end date.

Upon approval from the winners, the winners’ names will be posted on Twilite Moon’s new blog site, which is set to launch this summer.

Très Couture

2008-04-13T07:46:00.000-07:00

New from Très Couture is "Couture Me Signature™ by Clarissa"
Très Couture is introducing a line of handmade, chic, upscale and yet affordable clothing for your little ones! The Couture Me Signature™ collection is what they would consider their passion! The chic clothing line is for the everyday couture and those special occasions when you want something more fabulous!

Also, Hold Me, Bébé Clips™ are all the rage!
These multi-purpose clips are a must have for any mama or even dada!1st of all, you can use them to attach your little ones blankie to their swing, stroller, car seat, pants to make sure that beloved blankie doesn't touch the floor! Also, these can be perfect for mama when nursing; you can clip one end to your top and the other to your blanket or even for added support on a windy day for your nursing cover! Since these come in a set of two (2) you can turn a restaurant napkin into a bib for baby or toddler! How convenient are these little things?

Très Couture is also making steps to lessen the footprint that we leave behind for our little ones. We encourage you also to love mother earth, go green! Très Couture is very proud to do a little something to be earth-friendly with a collection of eco-chic reusable products! Debuted in the line of J'adore Mama Earth are the Posh Pads™ Reusable Nursing Pads! These Posh Pads™ measure 4' in diameter and are made with soft flannel fabrics that only get softer with each wash! Layered in between the flannel are two layers of 100% soft, cotton batting for that extra absorbency. Not only are these economical, they are machine washable which is so convenient! Sold in sets of two for only $3.00!

Be sure to add Très Couture to your favorites and check back often! They are currently working on the Fall/Winter line and it is sure to be fabulous!
Mention Style Cafe Moms at checkout and receive a FREE wipes case with any purchase over $25.00!

Hazel Browns Designs

2008-04-08T16:05:00.000-07:00

Hazel Brown Designs is an online boutique featuring handmade fabric handbags, stationery and other girlie goods...

Owner Hazel Brown sought a creative outlet when she decided on a career as a stay-at-home mom after the birth of her son in 2004. Growing up, she dabbled in all sorts of arts and crafts, such as drawing and painting to cross-stitching and knitting and found a true love for paper along the way. She designed her own wedding invitations and soon found herself creating invitations for friends’ showers, weddings and birthdays. When a childhood friend taught her to sew her first handbag, she instantly fell in love with the colorful fabrics and the marriage of paper and fabrics was inevitable...hazel brown designs was born in 2006.

Two years later and after the birth of her fourth child, hazel brown has
added more “goodies” to her collection such as burp cloths and bibs and even children’s clothing. She continues to work on new designs for home goods as well as designs to add to her current handbag, stationery and baby collections. The colorful fabric selection and designs keep the hazel brown goodies always hip, always fun and always unique!

Visit http://www.hazelbrowndesigns.com/ and pick up a unique gift for that
trendy-mom or fashionable friend in your life. You can even pick up
something for yourself!

Mention “style cafe moms” and receive 10% off your entire order.

GOOSIE CARDS - Participating in the Celebration of Autism Awareness Month!

2008-03-27T16:09:00.000-07:00

Goosie, LLC announced today that they will be participating in the celebration of Autism Awareness Month throughout the month of April with a series of press releases and media coverage supporting families of autistic children with special discounts. Goosie is the market leader for custom flash cards, called Goosie Cards®. Goosie Cards are created online at goosiecards.com by uploading personal photos and adding text to customize flash cards.
The launch of Goosie Cards triggered an overwhelming response from parents, teachers and medical professionals in the autism community. Since Goosie Cards can be customized with personal photos and text to fit the needs of each specific child, they have become powerful teaching tools for autistic children. The benefit of Goosie Cards is that parents and teachers have the flexibility to teach a child about their world around them, exactly as it is. This direct connection to real, visual objects enables autistic children to easily associate words with the corresponding object, and therefore making it easier to communicate.

Goosie proudly supports this incredible community across all levels- NJCOSAC, Autism Walks, parents, schools and institutions. Goosie’s commitment to parents is to continually develop the Goosie® Gallery, which holds additional stock photos, to help parents customize their cards at no additional cost. The company’s ultimate goal is to provide these parents with an improved picture system to better communicate with their children.

Goosie also added a new enhancement to the web site called Teaching Tools. “The Teaching Tools section was designed to help guide every parent through the educational benefits of Goosie Cards”, said Jennifer Marchetti, founder and CEO of Goosie. “They are a creative approach to teaching communication through the use of personal photos- and their teaching possibilities are endless. They can be used by every parent to fit every child’s need”.
“Whether you are a parent of an autistic child or know someone that is, we are all affected by the growing rate of autism in our country”, said Jennifer Marchetti. “We are so excited to offer a discount program to these families in hopes that we can provide some relief in price, while providing one of the most advanced, communication learning systems. The wonderful thing about Goosie Cards is that they are for every child. Regardless of where a child is developmentally, everyone can be part of the Goosie family”.

To learn more about the discount program and information on Goosie Cards visit Goosiecards.com or contact Customer Service (800) 405-3134.

Modern Material

2008-03-21T11:07:00.000-07:00

Modern Material™ launches a web based independent designer boutique featuring the latest trends in paper, apparel, and accessories. Discover rock & roll inspired apparel and bold accessories which will command attention from the rock gods. Why not save the snail mail and jazz up your sister’s refrigerator rather than her yahoo inbox? Colorful and decorative note cards are sure to leave a lasting impression.

Founder & designer, Annie Weihrauch, 28, launched Modern Material™ as an outlet to express her creativity and style. After graduating with honors from Columbus College of Art & Design in 2003 with a degree in Advertising & Graphic Design, Annie spent four years as a packaging and accessory designer for Bath & Body Works. Now she is beginning to establish herself as an up and coming designer, located in Columbus, Ohio. Ms. Weihrauch states, “The vision for this brand is to remain open to emerging ideas instead of focusing on a brand right approach. Trends are constantly evolving, as are my creative aspirations.”
Several collections are designed to represent an individual’s personal style. The Royalty Collection is inspired by the mixture of modern world rock & roll and medieval European royalty. This edgy rocker style is represented by iconic guitars and royal coat of arms, including the crowned eagle and rampant lion, decorated by banners and flourish details. The Vintage Collection brings forward the retro chic illustrations of travel posters and advertising
campaigns from the early part of the twentieth century. Unique distressing of designs lend to a weathered billboard look, revealing years of built up layers. Rich pigments and bold typography create a charming display of retro style.

The Monthly Limited Edition features a new design each month which will be packaged as a set of 10 postcards and included as a free gift with any purchase over $10.
Modern Material™ is beginning to be featured in specialty boutique stores in the U.S. and is also listed on several amazing online resources including Marmalade Pink, Indie Collective, Bust, Scoutie Girl, Indie Designer Labels, Indie Parade and Ultra Hip Boutiques.
Why only shop among the powerhouse retail stores like everyone else? Be bold. Be different. Be daring. So if you are looking for a memorable gift or a treat for yourself, visit online today to uncover something new.
If you would like more information about Modern Material™, or to schedule an interview with Annie Weihrauch, please call Annie at 614.583.9153 or email her at annie@modern-material.com.

Contact: Annie Weihrauch
Ph: 614.583.9153
www.myspace.com/modernmaterial

annie@modern-material.com

Wear Your Baby - with a Rockin Baby Sling or Pouch!

2008-03-18T03:09:00.000-07:00

Lisa McDaniel & Natasha Walsh are a 2-mom shop that have been making slings since 2002 when their first children were born. They first started making Rockin' Baby Slings because there weren't any super fashionable slings around back then. Lisa & Natasha both loved wearing their babies, but weren't completely happy with how the slings they had looked and worked. Since then they have added the Rockin' Baby Pouch which is a fully reversible pouch that is adjustable to 4 sizes via hidden zippers. Lisa & Natasha made the Rockin’ Baby Sling and Pouch for the modern parent who wants to remain fashionable, functioning and true to their sense of self while nurturing their baby. Both the sling and pouch can be worn in 5 different carrying positions to match baby’s mood and development up to 40 lbs. Babywearing is great for both parent and baby!

When Lisa & Natasha first started their business it was simply the two of them wanting to make a few stylish slings for themselves. It quickly grew into something else as women on the street would constantly come up to them asking where they could get one. That was when they decided we were really going to start a company. At first they were literally selling slings out of the trunks of their cars, but before long they got a website up and running and started selling slings online and wholesale. In 2005 Lisa & Natasha opened a store in Eagle Rock, California, that carries great baby and children's clothing, accessories and of course Rockin' Baby Slings and Pouches.

Babywearing comes from the simple desire to make your baby happy and to make your life easier. There are so many benefits to baby wearing you could fill pages listing them, yet if you walk down the street you’ll still see that most bouncy, warm, cuddly infants and toddlers who would prefer to be held, are at least an arms length away from their parent riding at knee level in a stroller, or being carried in an infant car seat that weighs much more then baby and is very unwieldy. Close contact with your baby does so much for both parent and baby. Here are just a few of the myriad ways babywearing improves life for baby, and / or mom and dad:

-Babies worn in slings are happier. A report in Pediatrics Journal states that babywearing reduces crying and fussiness up to 43% during the day and 51% at night. Babies who are carried cry less, smile more, spit up less, have less colic and bond better. That means you will also be happier!

-Babies who are carried learn more – that means your baby will be smarter! Babies who are worn are more frequently in the quiet-alert state, which is optimal for learning.

-Babies who are worn thrive. Because of the effects of motion and close contact babies who are worn spend less time crying, and more time growing and thriving.

-Babywearing helps you and your baby communicate better. You become more sensitive to baby’s needs and cues, which means that your baby will cry less because his or her needs are being met before crying is necessary.

-Wearing your baby is convenient – you don’t have to worry about narrow aisles, stairs or crowds, and it isn’t heavy or awkward like car seat carriers. Slinging also lulls baby to sleep.

-Babywearing liberates your arms so that you can get things done, like work or care for older siblings, while bonding with and soothing your baby.

-Babywearing makes discipline easier. Wearing your baby creates a deeper connection between parent and child. Research shows that well-connected children are more secure, settled, considerate, sociable, cooperative, adaptable, affectionate and willing to share.

Babywearing has been around as long as humans have been making babies because it works! Get your hip sling or pouch to wear your baby at : http://www.rockinbabysling.com/

COCOTIER KIDS - Fashion for kids at its best!

2008-03-15T04:36:00.000-07:00

Cocotier is an online children's boutique specializing in fun, fashionable clothing, shoes, accessories and organic bath & body products for boys, girls and baby age: 0-6 years. It is a one-stop shop for a variety of US and European designer brands making the occasional splurging on children's clothing simpler.

Cocotier was created by Connie Lacroes, after the birth of her second son. "It had always been a challenge to find original, good quality clothes for my kids. And I didn't have any children's boutique's nearby." And so the idea came about for Cocotier, an online boutique where parents can find original designs and unique clothes that their kids will love and would want to wear over and over again.

Visit http://www.cocotierkids.com/ and check out the latest styles by famous brands such as: Appaman, Deux par Deux, Tea Collection, Daily Tea, Mimi & Maggie, Morgan & Milo shoes, Wati, Little Twig Organic and many more. Receive 15% OFF your entire order when you checkout and enter code: CAFEMOM.

Très Couture

2008-03-11T09:18:00.000-07:00

The heart of Très Couture is fabulous style and comfort! This edge keeps us a step above the rest! We offer plush baby blankets for the most refined mama and child, gorgeous clothing for your petit trendsetters and many unique accessories!

Our philosophy of "Creating a legacy of style" was the inspirational beginning for Owner and Designer, Clarissa Nassar, to start an online baby boutique. Her constant search for unique, gorgeous and one of a kind and stylish products for herself, her children, family & friends was often left at a dead end thus, making things herself for her style worthy loved ones.

We know what mamas and babies love and we believe that every mama & baby should be chic and up-to-the-minute! Your loved ones deserve nothing but the finest and it is a pure delight to find hip and handmade products! You are sure to set the standard by which all other gifts are measured by! All of our items are handcrafted with not only a love for crafting but with attention to detail in every design! From the fabrics to the product wrapping nothing but the best is used to create each chic item. We hope that you enjoy what we offer!

Mention Style Moms Cafe and you will receive any purchase over $10.00 from the Hair Pretties Collection shipped FREE as well as all orders over $100.00!

Be sure to visit: www.trescouture.com

The Fine Art of Family

2008-02-28T15:01:00.000-08:00

The Fine Art of Family is dedicated to just that. It is a home for a collection of styles that helps us cherish and enjoy our most precious memories.

Many of our pieces are designed by Monica Rich Kosann, a museum and gallery-exhibited fine art photographer who specializes in black and white portraiture of children and families. Monica's inspiration are the flea markets and antique shops where she shops for the vintage lockets, frames, and other heirlooms that were meant to provide a special showcase for families' most special memories. We created this site to offer the objects and ideas that embody that same spirit.

Some photos are taken to be given.
There’s no gift more precious than a beautiful photo, beautifully presented. No matter what the occasion, nothing is more heartfelt than a personalized gift. Surprise them with a favorite photo and we suggest a secret note tucked behind the photo inside the frame or image case to be discovered now or years later.

My Posh Baby

2008-02-28T14:12:00.000-08:00

My Posh Baby specializes in goodies for the highmaintenance baby and toddler.

Owner Danielle Folino created this site when she was pregnant with her daughter Addison, now that Addy is in the toddler stage, more toddler products have been added.

For the pregnant mom, you can order glamorous baby shower favors that your guests will always remember! You can also register with us for custom nurserydecor, diaper bags, blankets, bibs, and bath time accessories!

For the mom of a toddler we have educational toys fromMelissa and Doug, special personalized blankets and we have expanded our clothing lines in toddler sizes! Come and check out www.myposhbaby.com for the latest items from Babylicious, JP Lizzy, Kumquat, Baby Aspen,LA Baby Couture and many other high end brands!

Use the code stylecafe when you check out and receive 10%off your entire order! All orders over $100 ship for free!

POLKADOT PAPOOSE - Wear your baby with style!

2008-02-28T07:25:00.000-08:00

Remember the first time you saw a mom carrying her baby in a fabric sling? “How very organic,” you mused, privately convinced that no self-respecting fashionista would ever don one of those earth-mother baby bags.

Well, surprise, surprise. Not only are slings soaring in popularity as a practical alternative to buckle-heavy Bjorns and bulky baby carriers, but from the boardwalks of L.A. to the streets of Manhattan, baby slings are developing into the fashion statement of the style-conscious contemporary mom. Even Hollywood’s icons are wearing their babies: Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Garner, Gwen Stefani, Naomi Watts…heck, even Brad Pitt proudly slings his little one! Find a recent photo of just about any celebrity parent out and about with babies or toddlers, and chances are you’ll see a sling somewhere in the picture.

But even beyond the chic factor, here’s one obvious reason babywearing is taking over our culture after centuries of acceptance in other cultures: a sling is a simple and incredibly sensible tool for accomplishing your goals as a do-everything parent without sacrificing one second of precious baby’s bonding time. (In fact, science suggests you may actually raise a smarter and happier baby by slinging…but you’ll have to check out the Polkadot Papoose website to read more about that.)

The makers of Polkadot Papoose hold one truth to be totally obvious: not all slings are created equal. So from the mind of a free-lance babywear designer, an amazing line of slings has been born, combining elegance, versatility, comfort, artistry and a more-than-generous dose of modern-vintage chic. Introducing the completely reversible, pocket-included Polkadot Papoose baby sling. Utilizing only the latest fabrics from both established and emerging designers, Polkadot Papoose has created a sling that fits your pace without taking over your space. And the best part about these slings is that a portion of every sale is donated to Project Rescue, an organization dedicated to freeing child prostitutes from their lives of suffering.

Whether you are a mom, a mom-to-be, or just a caring friend looking for an adorable and unique gift for someone you love, this is your ideal destination for the perfect baby accessory. Visit them today at http://www.polkadotpapoose.com/. Happy slinging!

SNUG & TUG! Get Swaddled! Get Sleep!

2008-02-27T15:21:00.000-08:00

Get Swaddled. Get Sleep. Yeah, you heard it right. Swaddling is great for helping babies sleep better, but swaddling with Snug & Tug could create small miracles! Could you imagine it – a new mom out of her pajamas by noon, no under-eye circles?! It’s true. Snug & Tug is the swaddling blanket that works. Mary Beth Meyers certainly is a believer, she says "I would write a book on how wonderful the Snug & Tug Swaddling blanket works. I had one of these for my daughter and it literally saved my sanity!"

Snug and Tug, an innovative, award-winning blanket is helping thousands of babies and parents get a better night’s sleep.

Simona, another loyal Snug & Tug Mama says, "My son loved his Snug &Tug blanket from day one. We would wrap him up and he would calm down right away and fall asleep within 10 minutes. My son was sleeping 8 hours a night at 2 months old and we have the Snug and Tug blanket to thank! The blanket grew as he grew due to the adjustable and perfectly placed velcro...."

Its patented, unmatched design has the combination of three special features that create the feeling of being completely embraced in the snug, warm and familiar environment of the womb. Its full body-body pouch, which is sized to grow with your baby, allows the baby to kick and wiggle all night long without escaping. A small opening on the left side allows you to easily wrap the blanket around both sides of the baby. The strategically placed, quiet, adjustable Velcro ensures the blanket stays in placed and adjusts to your baby’s always growing size.

Snug & Tug was designed by two moms who were frustrated by the lack of functioning swaddling blankets on the market and who decided to create their own. Snug & Tug was tested by real moms and their suggestions were implemented to create a flawless design. The results are in and Snug & Tug is a mommy must have. Editors of Parents.com just awarded it “A product its readers can’t live without.”

Crystal, Mama of Sarah Anne can't stop raving about it. "We cannot live without Snug & Tug. My little girl CANNOT sleep without it. It is a truly amazing product! I noticed the wonderful quality right off, it's very easy to use and my little girl loved it! We ordered the large size and we will get tons of use out of it because it is sooo big! I wish I would have known about this product sooner. Thanks so much for an outstanding product!"

The outstanding design is not the only fabulous thing about this blanket. The trendy fabric choices and adorable packaging make it the perfect baby shower gift. Available in 2 sizes these blankets are generously made to fit all sized babies. Made in the USA with super soft cotton this blanket is the one to have!

The icing on the cake, the price is right – currently running a promotion - 2 for $60 and all Style Café Mamas get an additional 15 % off – just use discount code MWS15.

To purchase a blanket or to read more miraculous testimonials visit http://www.snugandtug.com/

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Rediscover a New You with Arbonne!

2008-02-26T10:21:00.000-08:00

Does your skincare regimen need a facelift? Do you find yourself looking like a lost puppy at the makeup counter at the department stores? Knowing what you want, but also knowing that you don’t have the time nor money to waste on products with empty promises…look no further…

Arbonne's skin care products, based on botanical principles, became a reality in the United States in 1980 and are now shared throughout the world through Arbonne's network of Independent Consultants. Building on these same founding principles, Arbonne's product line has since grown to include both inner and outer health and beauty products that are unparalleled in quality, safety, value, benefits and results! Arbonne International is a company that has been around for 28 years and their products are formulated in Switzerland and made in the USA.

Just to name a few incredible products that you must try for yourself…

NutriMinC® RE9® REgain Illuminating Enzyme Peel

Illuminate your skin with an exotic cocktail of natural fruit enzymes from African papaya and Far East pineapple that gently exfoliate, revealing a more even complexion and noticeably smoother-looking skin. In just 10 minutes the peel purifies and revitalizes the look of tired skin for a more youthful, radiant appearance.

Virtual Illusion Makeup Primer

Create a flawless canvas for makeup application with this advanced primer. A blend of vitamins, skin-perfecting pigments, advanced cushioning and anti-aging ingredients work in harmony to help tone, smooth and minimize the visual appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and enlarged pores. The result is a velvety, matte, radiant finish.

Arbonne isn’t only a product for the ladies, but men and babies too! Be certain to try out the new ABC (Arbonne Baby Care) line .

*For a limited time - Get a free body care set, RE9 Body Serum and lotion, ($92.00 value) with any $150.00. To take advantage of this offer e-mail Karen Hagen at yourarbonneguru@gmail.com.

We now know someone on the inside with knowledge of a product that works and with a 45 day money back guarantee, you can’t go wrong! Shop for your Arbonne products at: http://www.karenhagen.myarbonne.com/

THESE MATERIALS HAVE BEEN PRODUCED BY KAREN HAGEN (CONSULTANT ID 15240314 ) , AN ARBONNE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, AND ARE NOT OFFICIAL MATERIALS PREPARED OR PROVIDED BY ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL, LLC. ARBONNE MAKES NO PROMISES OR GUARANTEES THAT ANY CONSULTANT WILL BE FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL AS EACH CONSULTANT’S RESULTS ARE DEPENDENT ON HIS OR HER OWN SKILL AND EFFORT.ACTUAL FINANCIAL RESULTS OF ALL ARBONNE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS FOR THE PRECEDING YEAR ARE CONTAINED IN ARBONNE’S INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT COMPENSATION SUMMARY, WHICH IS INCLUDED WITH THESE MATERIALS. YOU MAY ALSO VIEW THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT COMPENSATION SUMMARY ON ARBONNE’S OFFICIAL WEBSITE AT http://www.arbonne.com/company/iccs.asp.

The Children's Nest Boutique

2008-02-21T08:21:00.000-08:00

The Children’s Nest Boutique in an upscale online boutique specializing in hip clothing, accessories, and gifts for babies, children, and their moms. They offer a variety of custom designs, one of a kind & handmade originals, as well as boutique & designer labels. This is a one stop shop that offers everything from clothing & furniture to announcements & invitations.
The owner, Meghan Russo, grew up in NYC and started out as a first grade school teacher.
She received a Master's Degree in elementary education and taught as a teacher from 1996 to 2005. In 2005, she moved to Nashville, TN with her husband due to his job relocation.

She decided to take a break from teaching and started working with an 8 week old baby named Abbey. Meghan developed a passion for everything baby and enjoyed shopping around town with Abbey for baby clothes and baby items. However, Meghan was disappointed by the lack of boutique style baby shops that she grew up visiting in New York City. The few that she did find featured such outrageous prices that Meghan was inspired to create her own boutique. She decided to combine her love of shopping and children by creating an upscale boutique that features unique and custom items for baby & children.

With the support of her husband, she started with a very small shop on EBay offering a very select groups of items. She began building relationships with independent designers(WAHM), boutique labels, and local Nashville designers. The store was an instant success and quickly attracted many loyal customers and vendors. So, with the help of Abbey's mom(a very talented graphic designer) Meghan taught her self HTMl and deisgned a unique online boutique. Since the launch of the site over a year ago, the store as grown and expanded to a very large full service baby & children's store with over 1,500 products!

The Children's Nest Boutique continues to grow and change and is constantly updating with new designers and merchandise. Meghan currently lives in New York City with her husband and 2 beloved American Bulldogs. She spends her time searching for new and exciting designs to feature by visiting the hottest boutiques in NYC! Meghan's ultimate goal is "to strive to bring my customers the most unique gifts, accessories, décor, & clothing, but with the ease of online shopping and the glamour of a high end boutique!" Some examples of great finds on http://www.childrensnestboutique.com/ are My First Scrubs ™, handpainted & personalized storage buckets, Swarovski encrusted Converse shoes, and a cozy winter TUCKler !

Ju Ju Beane Boutique Grand Opening Celebration Sale!

2008-02-20T06:49:00.000-08:00

Grand Opening Celebration Sale!

We are a full-service boutique featuring contemporary designer clothing for babies and toddlers, unique gifts and accessories for every occasion, and innovative toys and games to spark the imagination. For parents and babes on the go, we offer a wide selection of hip and stylish baby gear to compliment your personal style as well as your home decor.

You'll also find sophisticated design choices for bedrooms, nurseries,

playrooms, or anywhere you want color and fun to meet modern and contemporary!

Until March 1st take 25% off your entire order with code SCM25!

First 25 customers receive a $25 e-certificate!*

Subscribe to our newsletter and receive FREE shipping on all future purchases!**

Plus! Shop during our Grand Opening and be automaticallyregistered to win a customized 12x12 wall canvas of your choice by Hip Kid Art! A $75 value!

Don’t forget to sign up for Ju Ju Beane Boutique Blog for info on the latest trends, special events, and advanced notice of upcoming designers and sales!

Sale ends 3/1/08!

* Minimum purchase of $50 required for eligibility.

** Not applicable to first purchase. Free shipping promotion applies to clothing orders only.

http://www.jujubeaneboutique.com /P.O. Box 2012, Opelika, AL 36801/Tollfree: 877-288-9441, PIN 0214

Amuse Me Nursing Covers

2008-02-18T14:08:00.000-08:00

Amuse Me is a Los Angeles based company designing Amusement Nursing Covers for the Breast-Feeding Mom. While nursing my baby I noticed that she was reluctant to be covered up in public and would throw the cover off, eager to take in her new surroundings. The spiral pattern of bows was designed to hold the baby's interest while nursing and keeping them Amused and covered when you want them to be. No matter what position baby is being nursed in, the bows are placed to be easily accessible to them. Little hands can explore color and texture while refining fine motor skills and coordination. Our cover has been designed to help nurse your baby comfortably and discreetly in public. Each cover is reversible with 25.5 x 32.5 inch fabric panels on both sides. The 20-inch neck strap is easily adjustable with one hand and fit securely over your head and around your neck. The boning in the neckline of the cover allows you and only you to see your baby and for your baby to see you. The bright ribbons of the cover will Amuse baby keeping their attention under the cover while nursing. Baby is Amused and Mommy maintains her modesty. The ribbon side of the cover also makes a wonderful tummy time blanket on the go. One item, several uses, everything should be this multi-functional! Order online at http://www.amusemebaby.com/.
We are offering 20% off of all Amusement Nursing Cover styles with the coupon code Stylecafe. The coupon is valid through March 31st and has unlimited uses per customer. Patent Pending.

GOOSIE CARDS - An Incredible Teaching Tool for Children!

2008-02-17T04:16:00.000-08:00

Goosie Cards are the first and only custom flash cards for children that can be personalized with your own photos and text. You customize your flash cards online at goosiecards.com by uploading your photos, adding text to your cards and checking out. It’s that easy!

Goosie Cards are the ultimate flash cards because they give parents the power to teach and their teaching possibilities are endless! You can make a special set of flash cards for a little one that stars each member of their family to teach them who's who or maybe their own set of personal ABCs to teach them every letter in the alphabet from their point of view…like M is for Mommy. Check out Teaching Tools for some more clever ideas!

Looking for that unique gift? You can also purchase a Goosie gift certificate that can be redeemed on line at goosiecards.com . Each gift certificate is addressed with your personal message for FREE. The gift certificate is enclosed in a high quality tri-fold gift package and includes everything you need to know about the company, the web site and directions on how to re deem the gift certificate. It also includes one custom Goosie Card sample for a hands-on experience of the quality of the cards. The best part about the gift package is that the price includes the cost of shipping and handling of the completed flash card set to the recipient! How great is that?

Goosie Cards stock sets are also available and can be purchased “as is”. What sets Goosie stock flash cards apart from all the rest is that they are all created with beautiful, real life photos, not illustrations or icons. All our flash cards represent the real thing which creates a stronger visual object recognition for children. They are wonderful teaching tools and stimulate young minds. There are 10 categories to choose from: ABC's , Animal Kingdom , 123's , Favorite Foods , Head to Toe , What to Wear , Sign Language and our 3 newest categories, Trucks & Tractors , Shapes & Colors and Mix & Match !

Goosiecards.com offers a bunch of cool, innovative gifts for children that are proudly made in the USA. Kids love them because they’re fun and parents love them because they’re educational! .

Goosie Cards is offering 15% off your entire order now through March 31, 2008. Enter code "stylecafemoms" at checkout to receive this special discount!

Bellarisa Designs

2008-02-16T06:04:00.000-08:00

Bellarisa Designs is beautiful, comfortable, and fashionable hair accessories and more for infants, toddlers, and girls. Every product is hand-crafted in the United States by the Bellarisa Designs team using the highest-quality fabric and embellishments.

Owner and Founder, Lisa Link, became a new mom to a beautiful girl named Larisa, and soon after, the name of her company came to life. “Bella” means beautiful in Italian, and combined with her daughter’s name, Bellarisa was born in December of 2006. Bellarisa Designs is in Chicago and is a family owned business run by Lisa, her sister and partner, Darci Traficanto, and her father and partner Len Traficanto.

The Bellarisa product line includes their signature 100% cotton stretch beanie hats in a wide variety of colors and designs. They added their hand knit crochet hats in spring of 2007 and those come in a variety of colors and sizes. Bellarisa head bands are all hand-crafted and they are available in nylon stretch, cotton stretch, and crochet stretch in an abundance of designs. They have beautiful, unique 100% cotton onesie sets that coordinate with Bellarisa hats and head bands and hair clips, embellished burp cloth sets, and they are soon adding their very own line of pre-walk ballet slippers this spring. A boy’s line is in demand so look for this addition in fall 2008.

Bellarisa Designs is growing and they are filling the shelves of boutiques and gift stores across the world. Bellarisa is currently distributed in the United States, Japan, and will be in the United Kingdom and Alaska this spring.

Bellarisa Designs believes in the highest customer service, and they have very competitive wholesale and drop shipping programs in place for retailers. You can also shop at their online store at http://www.bellarisadesigns.net/

Bellarisa Designs would like to offer Style Cafe Moms a Special offer of 10% OFF all Orders with Coupon Code: SCM08. Plus FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVE $50.00.

Saige Nicoles

2008-02-12T14:45:00.000-08:00

While we think every mamma is a "Lucky Mamma", Saige Nicoles boutique has taken it one step further. This upscale boutique with unique fashions,accessories, décor and gifts for mommy and baby has it all for today's modern moms and their children. This mom-owned business supports otherwomen and moms in business as is evident in their lines; where over 90% oftheir designers are moms and women who have gone into business forthemselves, including some of today's most sought after baby boutique designer lines like Knuckleheads, Right Bank Babies, Cuter Than A Duck's Butt and more! While shopping Saige Nicoles be sure to check out their Passion for Pink merchandise too where 10% of the proceeds from their "Pink"sales goes to support breast cancer research. And if that's not enough to get your attention, every month Saige Nicoles gives one "Lucky Mamma" a fab gift from their boutique and two Lucky Mammma's receive a $10.00 giftcertificate when they enter their "Lucky Mamma" giveaway! Now, that's celebrating sisterhood, sister!

You can shop Saige Nicoles at : http://www.saigenicoles.com/ .

LIL SOMETHIN' SWEET

2008-02-10T18:58:00.000-08:00

Dear friends and family of Style Cafe Moms! We would like to invite you to visit this simple little store lil' somethin' sweet! This trendy boutique was put together with products that were hand-picked or recommended by customers, friends and family! Some are even hand-made by the owners themselves. Co-owners Kelsey Strawn and Morna Moss were always on the search for the sweetest, most unique items for their babies and grandbabies. That's when the shopping and sewing began and thus the creation of lil' somethin' sweet! Check out the fabric selection for custom made items! If you are feeling creative their fabrics are now available for purchase. They have the widest selection of the most gorgeous fabrics around! Enjoy these favorites for mom and baby. They are just too sweet to pass up!

Enjoy 10% off
enter code:
STYLECAFE
at checkout!

They are always searching for fun and trendy products at affordable prices. Let them know if you find your lil' somethin' sweet!