Stella McCartney for Gap Kids - Nov 4th & 12th

Ok, so the word from GAP PR is the following....

Stella McCartney for Gap Kids launches officially on the 4th of November, followed by a second hit on the 12th. Torontonians, visit the following flagship Gap Kids locations to shop it, Sherway Gardens, Bloor Street and the Eaton Center. Those in BC, you'll see Lesia in line in front of the Robson St. location.

To say we're excited is putting it lightly.

xo L&L

Friday Love - Bathy Time

Ah, bathy time! There are few things better than a squeaky clean baby! Splish splash in the bath with our favourite bath time gear and goods....

1. Vancouver 2010 Hooded Bath Towel - Quatchi mascot theme (for your future Olympian)
2. Boon Inc. - Bug Pod - Lady Bug (keep bath toys dry and packed away)
3. Skip Hop - Moby Bath Spout Cover (smart, safe and super cute)
4. Little Twig - Organic and all natural bath products (the best baby bath product on the market, in our humble opinions)
5. Dwell Studio - Bath Wrap* in Paper Dolls (great for toddlers pre or post bath)*available in many other prints for boys and girls

Photos: Vancouver 2010, Boon Inc., Skip Hop, Little Twig, Dwell Studio.

xo L&L

What's new at PLAN TOYS

Look what's new at our favourite Green Toy company - Plan Toys.

First up is this Green Dollhouse. It's the smartest dollhouse we've ever seen. Complete with recycling bins, a wind turbine and a roof top solar panel. What better way to teach your little make-believer how to be green from the get-go!

Next up is every walkers favourite, the Push Toy. New to Plan is this super cute duck that makes the all-important quack sound when pushed along.

We think every little boy (or truck loving girl) needs this Green Truck in their garage.

And saving the best for last - the Walking Elephant. For kids 3+ it rocks gently back and forth aiding in balance, gross motor skills and coordination. Love.

There is so much more, check out Plan toys for more newbies and all the much-loved favourites.

Photo: Plan Toys

xo L&L

Real Canadian Mom Top 5

*New Feature!***

We thought we'd ask real Canadian Mom's what Top 5 products they can't live without and share it here with you! Because really, who better to get the goods from than other moms who have been there, done that, returned it, got the right one and fallen in love - right? These products make the grade and are all mommy approved!

Mommy Andrea, from Oakville, Ontario couldn't live without the following gear for her daughter who is just under 12 months...



1. Bumbo chair - The most innovative (and cutest) chair ever.
2. Lamaze Spin & Explore Garden Gym - 'makes tummy time fun'
3. Baby Jogger: City Mini - 'it collapses with one pull and is light enough to carry with one arm!'
4. Home Guardian Baby Video Monitor- not only is it totally cool looking, Andrea loves it for keeping tabs on her little midnight mover and shaker!
5. Baby Smart Chooshee Baby Changer - 100% waterproof, bacteria resistant, non-allergenic, latex free, phthalate free or as Andrea puts it 'the best baby change pad ever'.

Photos: Bumbo, Lamaze, Baby Jogger, Home Guardian, Baby Smart.

xo L&L

Etsy find...Trendy Peas

We all know how hard it is to find modern, affordable art for babies and toddlers rooms. Which is why we have to share with you our latest Etsy score, Trendy Peas.

Trendy Peas make some of the coolest kid art we've seen, from canvas' of cool graphic letters and numbers to cute animals and our personal favourite, custom stats art.

They also do some lovely stationary work, including invitations, gift tags and book plates.

Shop the Trendy Peas artwork on Etsy or follow their designs and finds on their cute blog.

Photos: Trendy Peas

xo L&L

fatboy...what you want

We love these over-sized, cool-tastic beanbags for kids by FATBOY Canada. They're practical, comfortable and colourful. What kid doesn't love a chair that they can smush a million different ways? What parent doesn't love a piece of furniture that can take a beating and still look the part? Fatboy is perfect for kids to kick back in to read a book, chill out and play a little Wii or flop on for a good old fashioned movie night.

Lesia's pick: JUNIOR in hot pink!
Leah's pick: POINT (the round little poof style one) in camo!

Find out more about Fatboy including where you pick up your own on their official Canadian site.


Prices: Junior $198CDN and the Point: $110CDN.
Photos: FATBOY Canada

xo L&L

MORE Stella + GAP Kids

Oh oh oh, so D-day for Stella McCartney for GAP is November 2nd. However, exact Canadian stores still TBC. Here are a few preview pics of the collection.

These designs are over-the-top cute. We never thought we'd describe kids clothing as lust-worthy but here you go. Thank you Stella McCartney.
The collection features everything from pj's to silk party dresses for girls to Sergeant Pepper-eque jackets for boys. Sizes run from newbies to kids aged 12.

Photos: WWD

xo L&L