eh! baby canada

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

2009-10-30T19:32:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-30T06:46:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-29T09:44:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-28T19:10:00.000-07:00

*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

2009-10-26T09:36:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-24T21:14:00.000-07:00

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

2009-10-24T20:12:00.000-07:00

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

Friday Love

2009-10-24T12:41:00.000-07:00

1. Skiphop Playspot- Yay! Now in this gorgeous brown/green combo!
2. Wheely Bug - bumble bee - the best ride-on toy there is!
3. Ghost Hair Clip - look boo-tiful this Halloween!
4. Cubino chair & loveseat by Monte -modern & comfy seating for kids

Photos: Skiphop, Wheely Bug - by PrinceLionheart, Chloeinstyle.com, Monte.

xo L&L

Diaper Bags for Dads

2009-10-21T21:13:00.000-07:00

Check out our picks for cool Dad friendly diaper bag styles...

(left to right)
Original Diaper Dude - Grey
Scout Journey Pack Diaper Bag - Black by PPB
DD Messenger II -Brown Pleather
Rubicon Rucksack Leather Diaper Bag - Brown by PPB
Diaper Dude DudePack Dragon - Camo
Jamie by Storksak - Black

Shop the Storksak and PPB guy styles on the Gingerbread Monkeys site and check out the Diaper Dude sitefor a Canadian retailer near you.

The Diaper Dude brand leads the way with some cool, easy to wear and quite affordable options. Go dudes! We're also seriously in love the options by Petunia Pickle Bottom (PPB). And as I type this, my husband is drooling over my shoulder (his pick is the StorkSac Jamie).

We love these for a baby shower - who says Mom and baby should get all the goods? Pick up one of these bad boys for a new Dad and we promise you, he'll be all over it!

xo L&L

STELLA for GAP

2009-10-21T19:54:00.000-07:00

Oh oh oh, we are so excited to hear that Stella McCartney for GAP is coming to Canada in November. Thank you GAP for loving us too! No news yet on what Canadian GAP retailers will carry the line but we'll be sure to keep you posted.

Read more about this sure to be killer collaboration from W Magazine.

Limited Edition Where The Wild Things Are UGGS

2009-10-18T07:56:00.000-07:00

Just when we thought being excited about the upcoming film debut of Where The Wild Things Are was all we could handle, UGG Australia rocks our world with these limited edition UGGs for kids.

The designs, themed around the much loved book by Maurice Sendak and the upcoming movie directed by Spike Jonze, feature two prints, Max's Golden Crown or Peeping Eyes, in The Classic Short and Max's Golden Crown in the Erin Baby Booties.

It gets BETTER.

Half of the retail proceeds from the Where the Wild Things Are UGGs will go to UGG Australia's charity partner, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

As Canadians your only hope in scoring a pair of these bad boys for your little monster is to pre-order them from the UGG site on October 24th. Mark your calendars and get your credit ready.

For more details, visit the official UGG Australia website.

xoL&L

Friday Love

2009-10-16T14:28:00.001-07:00

A few things we're loving this Friday....
1. Olli & Lime Bib & Burp pad
2. BUILT: Diaper Bag
3. Superhero Capes by Pop Baby Designs
4. Art Smock by 3 Sprout

ha ha headwear

2009-10-13T19:49:00.001-07:00

We had to share....

This Etsy find Hair Helmut is perfect to complete the look for a Halloween costume or just for fun for your little baldie. Go with goldie locks (below) or make a special request for princess updo's, mullets, curly q's or mohawks.

 Shop the Yarn Hair Helmut here.

Another Etsy score, this Viking Hat for boys by Short Inc. Cute and warm, it's a perfect combo from our pov! (They also do a pretty cool Gladiator hat too, check it out).

Shop the Viking hat here.

xo L&L

New from Boon - GRASS bottle drying rack.

2009-10-10T20:51:00.000-07:00

Go Boon Inc.! Just when we thought we couldn't love anything more then the Boon bath pods (Frog and Bug) they go and launch a whole new range of smart and modern products this season.

This is our favourite - GRASS, aka: a counter top baby bottle and food gear drying rack. We think it's pretty smart. It's free from all the stuff we worry about like BPA, PVA and Phthalates. You won't find any of that junk in this drying rack, just sleek, modern, functional design. It's super easy to clean too, (it comes apart - the grass from the white base) and it's dishwasher friendly. This is definitely a step up from the paper towels or dishcloths we used to dry Lesia's little one's bottles with!

Watch for it at your favourite baby shop that carries other Boon products soon.

Cost: $19.99 US (approx)

Photo: Boon Inc.

xo L&L

Mood Board: A modern/gender neutral nursery

2009-10-09T20:18:00.000-07:00

If we could spend all day doing mood boards we would. Here is the first of many mood boards. Drum roll please...our modern/gender neutral nursery.

We have a few friends having babies soon and we keep hearing about how hard it is to kit out a gender neutral nursery, so we wanted to help. Turns out they're right - decorating a gender neutral room isn't as easy as it should be. There is a lot of nice bedding out there but most of it is either too girly or err...has trains on it!

To help us keep focus, we started with the Binth alphabet poster for inspiration and built the room around that with the core colours of grey, blue and orange/yellow. We tried to balance costs (you can't beat the Ikea Gulliver crib for style, function and price) without sacrificing style.

Our modern/gender neutral nursery was made with:
(left to right, top to bottom)
Dwell - bird pair 1 - wall art
Dwell - geo elephant -book shelf
Binth - alphabet poster
Oeuf -toy store
Dwell - geo elephant pillow
Dwell - fitted crib sheet - grey square
Dwell - applique jack aqua boudoir pillow
Ikea - gulliver crib - white
Ikea - malm - 4 drawer dresser

Photos: Dwell Studio, Binth, Oeuf, Ikea.

xo L&L

Sophie Saver

2009-10-07T20:36:00.000-07:00

You know about Sophie right?

Sophie is the ULTIMATE teething toy/soother/sanity saver for little droolers. Mommas and Papas around the world love this giraffe because she's cute, she's safe (colours are made of veggie dye), she's light (so she's easy to hold with little hands) and she has endless nubby bits that help soothe sore gums during the teething MONTHS (feel like years).

Go to a play group or a park - you'll see - Sophie's e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e.

The ONLY problem with the Soph is she's tough to keep tabs on when you're on the go. We lost her a few times but always managed to find her thanks to my endless retracing of steps. If I had a dollar for every time Baby Gap gets this call 'um, did you happen to find a Sophie when you were cleaning up today, my son lost it, please say yes'....! I'd be rich!

Sophie retails for approximately $20 CDN so you want to keep tabs on her, because if your little one tosses her, you will be buying it again. Trust. This is why we are love, love, loving the Sophie Saver by a smart Canadian Momma from Port Moody, BC.
Snap up the Sophie Saver from Etsy (our favourite place to shop) for $8USD (approx $10CDN) and voila, you can keep that giraffe on lock down even if your son has a wicked pitching arm.

No need to just save Sophie from a near death experience with this handy strap. Use it for your son's favourite bear, your daughter's snack trap - lock it all down, stroll without worry and get home with everything you left with. Imagine, it really is possible.

Snap up the Sophie Saver from sophiebelle on Etsy or keep your peepers peeped for it in your favourite local children's boutique.

Photos: sophiebelle

xo Lesia

We heart Marimekko

2009-10-07T19:58:00.000-07:00

Love, love, love Marimekko.

Marimekko is a leading Finnish textile and clothing design company, established in 1951. The company designs, manufactures and markets high quality clothing, textiles, bags and accessories.

The floral design above is one of their iconic, more well recognized prints but they have many, many more worth looking at.

Until recently when we stumbled upon them at the Vancouver Design Show, we didn't even realize that did bedding? But they do, they totally do and so many of their designs are perfect for a toddler or tweens bedroom.

The duvet covers and pillowcases are made from high-quality 100% cotton. And carry the Öko-Tex Standard 100 environmental certificate, ensuring that no noxious chemicals were used in the manufacturing of the products. Bonus!

Shop Marimekko in Ontario, Alberta and BC.

Check out the Marimekko shop here for more amazing prints, bedding and accessories (their baby bibs are fab!).

Photos: Marimekko

xo L&L

frazier & wing

2009-10-06T20:22:00.000-07:00

Are we the only ones obsessed with mobiles and garland?

You will be too after you take a look at these beauties by frazier & wing.
A-maz-ing mobiles! All handmade with die-cut card stock paper and strung on clear, sturdy thread. Would this not just add the perfect finishing touch to a modern whimsical nursery? It's almost enough to make Lesia want another kid - almost.
...or complete the look in any room in your house really....
and the garland, the garland alone makes us want to throw a party!

frazier & wing is a design studio in Portland, Oregon where artist/designer Heather Frazier creates luxurious and poetic paper mobiles, garlands and wall hangings.

She ships to Canada - lucky us! Just drop her an email at heather@frazierandwing.com and she'll sort out shipping costs.

Check out Heather's e-store for a closer look at her entire inspiring collection here.

You are so welcome.

Photos: frazierandwing.com 2006 – 2009. All rights reserved.

xo L&L

Etsy find...Leptitpapillion

2009-10-05T14:41:00.000-07:00

Oh, I'm so excited! I just ordered this beautiful, delicate butterfly garland from Leptitpapillon on Etsy for my daughters room. I've been searching for ages for the right garland. I really needed something to add some girly cuteness and I think these will do the trick. I'll let you know when they arrive and go up.

Check out all of leptitpapillon's loveliness - garlands, mobiles and wall art on Etsy. Or follow her creations on her tres gorgeous blog.

Photos: leptitpapillon

xo Lesia

moveables by little chipipi

2009-10-03T21:33:00.000-07:00

Check out Moveables - moveable wall stickers by Aussie company, Little Chipipi. These super cute adhesives are totally removable, re-stickable and won't damage your walls in the process.

They're perfect to add a little colour to a nursery or pizazz to a playroom without having to commit to to colour or theme.

Check out their entire collection of Moveables here and for stocklist details in Canada, drop them an email at info@monarchdistributing.ca

Photos: Moveables by Little Chipipi

xo L&L

Stork Sac Baby Bottle Holders

2009-10-03T13:10:00.000-07:00

We just saw these new baby bottle holder bags by Stork Sac up close and personal and we couldn't wait to tell you about them. They're gorgeous, easily fit two 10oz-12oz wide neck baby bottles and they'll keep your liquids warm/cool for upto 4 hours! Finally! A baby bottle bag that actually fits more than one bottle with out making us break a sweat...

Find one in your neck of the woods - check out the Stork Sac site for Canadian retailers.

Cost: Approx. $44CDN

Photos: Stork Sac

xo L&L

Tod - Pod for Jet Set Droolers

2009-10-03T12:30:00.000-07:00

If you have ever traveled anywhere with a baby, you will have nothing but love for Aldo Barreto's innovative Tod - Pod for Samsonite. Aldo, a Canadian Industrial designer (woot woot), fresh out of school entered a design competition held by travel company Samsonite. The challenge was to design child transportation 'vessel' that would eliminate the need for the endless baby gear required to get baby safely from A to B. By gosh, I think he's done it.

This Tot - Pod concept has a built-in child restraint system, drop down wheels - so it can easily convert from a car seat to a stroller, as well as a carry handle and storage compartment. The whole things snaps shut so it can easily be carted on and off a plane. You can't get more jet set baby than that.

I know, you're wondering, where the heck can you buy this thing right? That's the catch. So far it's just a concept but who knows, it may very well be the way wee ones travel in the not so distant future.

Until then, we lug...

Check out Aldo's research and thought process behind this great concept here.

Photos: Aldo Barreto

xo L&L

baby bloch

2009-09-29T20:05:00.000-07:00

These are easily the cutest possible shoes you can buy for any girl. Every time we see a pair we freak out. Cute baby girls + baby bloch are just over the top cute.

Above are just a few of the new styles and colour you'll see in store for fall/winter.

If you don't know, Bloch have been designing shoes for prima ballerinas forever and lucky for us and your little girls they make them in mini - Baby Bloch. They're perfect for little feet and not just because they are gorgeous, their soft soles are ideal for little walkers and crawlers. They offer soft support and the flexibility that newbies need. Style and function, we love it!

Find out where to get Baby Bloch in your neck of the woods, call 1 800 335 7268.

Photos: Baby Bloch

xo L&L

Oeufs ROBIN - coming soon to Canada

2009-09-28T14:01:00.000-07:00

We're seriously swooning over Oeuf's latest creation, the Robin Collection. The NYC-based husband and wife duo behind Oeuf's drool-worthy designs wanted to create a collection that was more affordable without compromising quality or style. I think it's safe to say they've done it.

The collection includes a crib (above) a toddler conversion kit (so you can make it into a 'big girl or boy' bead in a snap) and a dresser. All the pieces are made in Europe and constructed out of eco-friendly 100% natural wood and painted with 100% natural water based paint.

Don't get too excited because it's not available here....yet. We're stalking Oeuf and they promise us it will be available to Canadian style savvy parents in the new year. As for pricing, the crib is retailing for $565-585US and the conversion kit is $145US. We'll keep you posted....

Photo: Oeuf

Famille Summerbelle

2009-09-28T13:30:00.000-07:00

It was a lucky day when we happened upon Famille Summerbelle online. Check out the playful paperie works of art for playrooms and nurseries. Above are what are easily the coolest looking family trees we've ever seen. But their paper cut prints of Paris and London are what really blew out minds. They're incredible. My daughter was born in London so I personally can't get my hands on the London map fast enough.

Paris: pink (also comes in a soft green)
London: blue (also comes in a deep red)

The Paris map shows all of the arrondissements and attractions of Paris, as well as some of the quirky side of Parisian life. And the London map shows detail of the central boroughs of London with the attractions and cultural pursuits that make it so special.

Shop and see these beauties in more detail on the Famille Summerbelle site.

ASOS Maternity

2009-09-25T20:41:00.000-07:00

Do you know about ASOS? More importantly do you know they sell really hip, wearable maternity clothes for mama's and they ship to Canada? YOU'RE WELCOME. ASOS (As Seen On Screen) is a British e-tailer of clothing and accessories for men, women (+ preggies and petites) and kids. They sell their own line (which is pretty reasonable) and they carry top British and US brands too.

This is just a tiny selection of the amazing stuff they have for you baby mama's out there: 1) jersey frill sleeve top, 2) indigo STRETCH skinny jeans 3) purple tunic and 4) my personal fave, this jersey studded cardigan.

Dress you bump at ASOS.

Photos: ASOS

xo Lesia

Bag that Baby!

2009-09-22T22:14:00.000-07:00

Looooooooooooving Dwell Studio's latest collection (more on that later). One of our favourite new pieces is this bundle bag. Shown here in the Bugaboo Cameleon/Frog but its made to fit with most 'modern' strollers via handy universal straps. This knocks the socks off using any other foot muff or bag out there to keep wee ones warm.
Other features include: The bags are made of 100% cotton percale and are machine washable (good!). There are a few more prints, Transportation and a pretty Sparrow design.

Look for it where you usually buy your Dwell goods. These are just starting to trickle into shops this fall.

What are the chances that even if you bundle your little girl in the Paper Dolls print (above) people won't still ask - is it a girl? Argh...

Photos: Dwell Studio

xo L&L

Owl Cuteness from Petit Collage

2009-09-22T21:12:00.000-07:00

Ahh! Look what's new at Petit Collage - the absolute cutest owl family themed mobile EVA!! This mobile is laser-cut from sustainable harvested bamboo plywood, an earth-friendly renewable resource. Cute and eco-friendly - what more could a baby (or tres chic mama) want? Cost: $68 USD.

Shop Petit Collage on etsy (they ship to Canada) or the official Petit Collage website.

Photo: Petit Collage

xo L&L

Muffins for your Mini Muffin Lover

2009-09-20T18:43:00.000-07:00

We share this muffin recipe with you for Banana Wee-Eat-Germ Muffins from one of our go-to baby foodie sites, Weelicious.

We love these mini muffins because they're pretty healthy, absolutely delish (read: you will be happy to finish off anything your kids won't!) and easy peasy to make.
I'm no Martha Stewart and I can make these up a snap. I make them mini styles for my monkey and find they come in handy for breakfast on the go. Try them, tell us what you think?

ps. Toddlers and Big Kids love to help out in the kitchen. Get them involved pouring the ingredients, mixing and of course, cleaning up! ha!

Check out this an other recipes on the Weelicious site.

Images: Weelicious

ZID ZID for you KID KID

2009-09-18T19:15:00.000-07:00

ZID ZID - Moroccan based purveyors of fine and lovely things for your little ones bedroom or nursery.

We have always admired their Moroccan poofs here at eh baby! There is something about a Moroccan poof that gets us all excited. Are we alone or do you feel it? Aren't they so gorgeous? Especially the silver and gold. They're sophisticated and so cool - one of the few accessories out there you can buy that will grow with your little one from nursery onwards. My mother used to call those 'investment pieces'...!

And their pillows, like little works of art they are. They're reversible and each one is handmade so they've all got a bit of their own character.

Zid Zid products are sold throughout the world - including Canada (yay!). They don't carry their international stockist online, so drop them an email and they'll let you know where you can find them in your Province.

Look What's New at American Apparel

2009-09-17T20:55:00.000-07:00

Oh no they didn't?

Oh YES they did!

American Apparel has what are easily the coolest leggings of all time - they're shiny, fabulous and gold. Basically a girly, girls dream come true.

It doesn't stop their either. They have a barrage of new baby and kids (boys and girls) clothes to drool over including all of the above and so much more...

American Apparel - new stuff for kiddies - check it here.

Ohhhhhhhh and did you know they do some maternity stuff? It's worth a look for the super trendy momma's out there...

Photos: American Apparel

L xo

3 Sprout storage bins

2009-09-16T20:40:00.000-07:00

Ah! We looooooooooove these storage bins by Toronto company - 3 Sprout. The owl was our favourite until we got word that this adorable monkey design is coming soon to the collection.

These bad boys are made of tough 100% organic canvas (made from recycled water bottles) and are a nice size (17x20) to fit all those toys that seem to multiply over night!

Best part, they're only $38CDN each. Seriously.

Find a Canadian retailer near you on the 3 Sprout site.

Photos: 3 Sprout

xo L&L

Bugaboo (RED)

2009-09-15T21:03:00.000-07:00

Bugaboo is the latest company to partner with (RED) to empower parents around the world to participate in the fight against AIDS in Africa.

The collection, which has launched world wide features the famous Cameleon denim stroller, boasting a black matte frame, dark denim fabric and red brake handle. We are head over heels for this - it's gorgeous and all for a good cause.

The collection also features a white leather (BUGABOO)^RED bag which includes a changing mat, and removable  food and drink container. One word - DROOLING!

If this isn't your style and you want to roll with the more traditional Cameleon, Frog or Bee, note that Bugaboo will contribute 1% of their total revenue to the Global Fund to help fund AIDS programs in Africa with an emphasis on the health of women and children. (Staring Oct 1st 2009).

There is nothing not to love about this.

Find out more on the official Bugaboo site or the (RED)site.

Bag a Bargain!

2009-09-14T19:39:00.000-07:00

Elephant Shoe, the popular shopping site for moms and babes is going out of business. We're sad to see them go after four years of of keeping Canadian kids cool!

It's not all sad, they're having a huge sale - everything's got to go right! Stock up on amazing brands like Tea, Appaman, Paul Frank, Baby Legs, Baby Star, Deux par Deux, Glug, Kumquat (we loooooooove Kumquat - stock up!) and Wonderboy. Snag great deals on baby essentials too, like gorgeous Babylicious bibs, Generation baby change pads, Small Potatoes and French Bull.

Get your shop on!

ps. If you live in Winnipeg, check out their free shipping offer on sales over $30! Gotta love that Winnipeg!

Photos: Elephant Shoe

Tee Pee for Me!

2009-09-13T21:52:00.000-07:00

Ohh how cute are these handcrafted Tee Pees? This is the absolute most perfect spot for a slumber party.

They're perfect for toddlers to play in or tweens who want a little break from Mom and Dad (it happens). Or you can just buy it because you love it, that's a good enough reason in our books.

It's lightweight (9 pounds), shows up assembled and folds away in a snap.

Shop or drool over them at Chloe In Style.

Cost: $380CDN

Photos: Tee Pee For Me

xo L&L

Etsy find...mae

2009-09-12T12:17:00.000-07:00

You are going to love our latest Etsy find...mae - makers of the ridiculous cute reusable wall stickers for babies and kids rooms. It doesn't get much better than these gorgeous designs that are completely reusable and wait for it...totally washable!

LOVE.

Here are a few of our faves...

How cute is this Spring Dolls Collection sticker? If you have a little fashionista - this is a must for her walls. Loving the Ray Bans as an accessory option!

Boys love dinosaurs and we love these in particular because they are more like little dino works of art than tacky scaly stickers. Go to the museum to see the real deal. Put these on your sons walls with style.

These stickers look more like murals or paintings than wall stickers. The forest theme is our favourite and we love the subtle tweaks in the prints for girls versus boys.

Check out mae's entire collection of awe inspiring wall stickers here. Oh and of course they ship to Canada! Yay!

If you get them, send us a pic! We'd love to see how it looks....

Photos: mae

xo L&L

Let's do Lunch

2009-09-10T15:13:00.000-07:00

Let's talk lunch shall we. Lunch has come a long way since I had my Jem and the Holograms lunch box back in the day. Granted, it was a truly outrageous lunch box but wasn't nearly as cool as the lunch options that are out there now for wee ones. Here are a few of our favourites...
Leah introduced me to these bad boys, the Munchlers lunch bags by Built. My daughter has the dog (aka: Lefty) bag and she crazy loves it. She gets super excited when I pull it out and even more excited if it contains cheese. The coolest thing about these well designed and cool looking bags is that they unzip to become place mats. Gotta love that in this germ infested world. Cost: (approx) $14.00 CDN
Another Built product, this the Gourmet Getaway Lunch Tote. We love it because it's made of light, durable neoprene, keeps your lovingly prepared lunch warm or cold up to four hours and because look how cute it is in action... Cost: (approx) $36 CDN
This is just one of the MANY colourful and cute lunch bags available by Crocodile Creek. They wash up easily with a little elbow grease and warm water and boast an extra insulated lining to keep your little ones food fresh. Cost: (approx) $18 CDN

What's this? Don't be alarmed by the numerous containers. I know what you're thinking...'do I have to wash all those boxes everyday?' Yes, yes you do BUT wait! There is so much to love about the Laptop Lunch Bento System 2.0 that you'll get over it quick. Firstly, there is virtually no waste with a lunch system like this plus, eating bento style is so much fun. If this alien theme isn't doing it for your little princess, there are a few other styles to choose from too. Cost: (approx) $50 CDN (comes with everything pictured)

Say hello to Kids Konserve waste free lunch kit. The lunch bag is made from recycled materials and all the stainless steel is food grade. Our favourite bit is the reusable sandwich cozy. Use that and you'll save enough on plastic baggies to treat yourself to couple pumpkin spice lattes a week! The design pictured is plain, if you want more pizazz they also do a butterfly version and a caterpillar print that are totally cute. Cost: (approx) $50 CDN (comes with everything pictured)

These little beauties are by Mimi The Sardine. First things first, you are going love that these are machine washable. They're also soil and water resistant. The only thing they don't do is make the lunch. That part is on you. There is no shortage of drool worthy prints to pick from either. The only minor knock is that they aren't insulated, but an icepack can fix that problem stat. Cost: (approx) $26 CDN.

Where to find?
Built Munchlers and Gourmet Getaway Tote: Check out the impressive store locator on the Built site.
Crocadile Creek, Laptop Lunch and Mimi the Sardine: Are all online at www.fenigo.com
Kid Konserve: Scroll down for a list of Canadian retailers on the Kid Konserve site.

*Please note, to the best of our knowledge all products shown here are phthalate-free, bisphenol-A (BPA) free, lead-free and PVC-free so we feel they are safe choices for you and your little one. But please do your research before you commit to a lunch bag of your choice.

xo L&L

BabyLegs

2009-09-08T12:20:00.000-07:00

Here is my little monkey work'in her pink skull and cross bone BabyLegs. I was thinking about these today because this post-summer, pre-fall weather can be a bit tricky, no matter where you live in Canada. It's cold one minute, sunny the next. BabyLegs are the perfect answer to this kind of weather. They're better than tights because they come on and off easy, make diaper change a breeze and come in every possible colour and print combination you could ever want. I only came across these when we were living in LA but I wish I'd found them when my daughter was a baby because I was always searching for something other than track pants to pair with all of her leg-less onesies!

BabyLegs are perfect for boys and girls. They can be worn like leggings or to keep arms cozy. They're great for new crawlers/walkers and potty training parents looooove them. I could go on, but you get the idea...

I keep my daughters BabyLegs in her diaper bag so I'm always ready for a random gust of cold wind!

Shop BabyLegs in Canada online at: parentingbynature.com and trendybabyproducts.com or check your favourite local baby shop.

xo L&L

Look What's New at Ikea!

2009-09-04T20:17:00.000-07:00

I could kiss Designer Mikael Warnhammar (here's hoping he's a hot Swede!) for coming up with a kids kitchen set for Ikea (a.k.a) the DUKTIG mini-kitchen. Can you believe it took this long to get one of these things out of Ikea? I saw this live the other day when I was whizzing by the kids section on the way to get a few odds and ends and an ice cream cone. Me and my little monkey stopped in our tracks. I ended up being stuck in Ikea's kids section for a half hour thanks to this newbie. This is not just your basic kitchen set either, the burners light up, the little nobs turn, doors open and shut. All that for $150CDN ($99.99 for the bottom bit and $50 for the top).

Get your kids in the (faux) kitchen!

xo Lesia

F is for FREE Shipping at J Crew

2009-09-04T06:22:00.000-07:00

J Crew how do we love thee? Let us count the ways...

1) You're giving us FREE SHIPPING on purchases of $150 or more (see J Crew for more deets - and oh yes, they do ship to us here in Canada) simply enter the promo code LABOURDAY in your shopping basket. This offer is only good until Monday, September 7th, 2009 at 11:59pm ET. So get on it Momma's and Papa's.

2) You have the best kid accessories ever. Lesia and I are freaking out over these head bands for girly girls and this too cool for school skull driving cap for boys.

3) Your stylist is breaking our hearts with these over the top cute looks for girls and guys for back to school.

4) Your sale selection is sweet and the prices are perfecto for stocking up for next summer.

Happy Shopping eh baby! fans.

xo Leah

Photos: JCrew

Etsy find...mette

2009-09-03T13:47:00.000-07:00

You are going to LOVE our latest Etsy find!

mette

We're sitting here freaking out over the extreme cuteness of these modern a-line works of art.
Is it wrong that I want to buy every single one of these dresses for my daughter? Choosing is impossible. I could barely pick a few favourites to feature here, I want you to see them all.
I love this for a formal evening, maybe a wedding or a birthday party? It's so modern and chic but not at all fussy.
mette mostly focuses on crazy cute dresses, but they also do these brilliant princess hats. Imagine getting this for a little miss for her birthday? Amazing!

xo Lesia

Photos: mette