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April 2008

Trendy Themes - "Noteable Notecards"

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Generally greeting cards for baby celebrations are sweet and sappy. We have found a collection of cards that buck the trend and are hip and sassy. Just click on any of the pictures above for further product details.

Win A Set of Laugh and Learn DVDs!!!

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The Laugh and Learn series is our most recent entrant into the Top Trendy Hall of Fame (see review below), and the sponsor of our latest contest. They have generously donated a set of their popular dvd series.

How do you win? It's easy peasy! Just head over to the Laugh and Learn website and check out all the celebrity fans. Then come back and post a comment here with one of their names. Please make sure to include a email address when filling out the comment form as that's how we will contact you if you won. You can enter as many time as you like. Contest closes 12am EST May 2nd, 2008.

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.

Top Trendy Review - "Laugh & Learn DVDs"

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They always say that you learn more when you are having fun or at least that is the idea behind the Laugh and Learn DVD series. Created by the well accredited Sheri Bayles, the series offers insight and instruction on everything baby from delivery and breastfeeding to bathing and diaper changes, but would we laugh? Is is possible to be educated and entertained at the same time? We popped the popcorn and settled in for movie night to find out.

The results ... we laughed. Out loud actually. Sheri presents the truths of pregnancy and parenthood in a warm and humorous manner while still giving valuable advice and information. The dvds are filmed in an informal class setting so you feel like you are actually part of a group rather than the audience at a lecture. While we recommend that you watch the whole dvd, the chapter layout makes it easy to skip around or replay sections where you might have missed something.

The verdict ... no worries if you missed lamaze class. After a couple of hours with Sheri you will be a pro or at least well prepared and requiring a bit of practise. Her easy manner comforts anxieties and gives you the confidence to tackle the new and exciting challenges of motherhood. Not that the guys are left out. The Laugh and Learn series would be a great movie night for new or expecting parents, giving them a chance to learn together in the comfort of their own home.

So we are proud to say that we are giving the Laugh and Learn DVD series the Top Trendy seal of approval. That's right folks, we are now up there with all the other Laugh and Learn celebrity fans like Nicole Richie, Christina Aguilera and Halle Berry. Not bad company if you ask us!

Trendy Fresh Finds

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A bed fit for a princess! Created from luscious minky fabric, this headboard would be the perfect finishing touch to any little royalty's bedroom.

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Know someone who likes to march to the beat of their own drum? This rockin' onesie would be the perfect fashion statement for them.

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Spark sweet dreams of adventures with this hip modern mobile featuring brightly colored animals.

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Dainty and delicate, this embroidered garland will sweetly announce your little one to the world and can be customized.

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Say what you want and make a statement with these funky iron on letters available in over 30 fabrics. It makes creating your own look easy!


Baby Style Watch

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Are you a parent who likes to know that when your child shows up at the sandbox that they won't run into that embarrassing situation where they find someone else is already wearing their outfit? If this is the case we would like to introduce you to Baby Style Watch and suggest you add it to your favorite reads.

Baby Style Watch features handpicked trendy finds for your fashion-forward tot. Updated daily with unique and undiscovered designers and boutiques they will keep you ahead of the crowd and make sure you have the hippest kid on the block. It's like having your own personal shopper. Now not many tykes in the sandbox can boast that!

Trendy Faves - "Boo Boo Bags"

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Summer sports, bike riding and outside play can mean bumps, bruises and other badges of honor from sunny summer adventures. The perfect cure to little "owies" is our new fave, The Boo Boo Bag from Mommy's Little Helper. Created to provide either warm or cool comfort these handy helpers come in a pack of three, so you can throw a couple in the freezer and still have one to toss in the microwave. For extra soothing and calming each Boo Boo bag has been stuffed with a signature lavender scent, making it as comforting as Mommy's kisses for an injured child or a relaxing stress reliever for Mom.

Top Trendy Review - "Glamorous Girl Hair Clips"

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After searching for unique accessories for her two little girlies and coming up short, the clever creator of Glamorous Girl Accessories began designing her own. Of course we were all thrilled when this designing mama invited us to take a closer look. As with all hair clips we were skeptical of the quality of this little delights. Many clips claim to be properly finished, yet never quite deliver the well constructed product we expect. Would Glamorous Girl clips be any different?

  The results ... immediately upon opening our package of goodies we were pleasantly surprised with the professional appearance and presentation of the Glamorous Girl clips. All raw ribbon edges were sealed, the embellishments were securely fastened, and the clips were neatly attached to a mod Glamorous Girl card.

The verdict ... our tiny tester looked positively adorable modeling this set of clips and loved every minute of it. The only hiccup was that our lucky little tester had fine hair so our test clips slipped a little in her hair throughout the day. No worries though, while our set did not have it, all Glamorous Girl clips are available with non-slip material if requested, and our Mommy tester said that the clips were so cute she didn't mind the occasional adjustment anyway.

Over at Glamorous Girl Accessories they take great pride in the quality and craftmanship of their products and it shows! Their hair clips easily earned the Top Trendy seal of approval and would make a fabulous gift for any lucky little (or big) girl.

Trendy Themes - "Happy Earth Day!"

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In the wise words of Kermit the Frog, "it ain't easy being green," but if we all work together we'll be able to have this wonderful world for a long time to come! Just click on any of the pictures above for further product details.

Trendy Fresh Finds

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Freshly picked simple sweetness for spring and summer with this juicy little tutu.

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Bright and graphic, this sewn wall art titled "Math Birds" adds up to the perfect whimsical touch to any nursery or child's room.

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Whether it's just saying thank you or writing a special note your child can pass along their wishes in style with their own custom personalized stationary.

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Up, up and away! Now you can create a dreamy sky scape of imagination where ever you choose with this easy wall art kit.

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Bright, fruity and sweet this gentle baby shampoo is reminiscent of yummy orange popsicles.


Trendy Faves - "My Beating Heart"

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Not only puppies miss the steady rhythm of their mother's hearts. Imagine having the warmth, security and comfort of a beating heart in a plush pillow. Our new fave My Beating Heart provides just that. A snuggly heart that features it's own steady electronic heart beat that has natural variations and will actually sync with your own. Designed to relax and soothe, My Beating Heart is the perfect naptime companion!