We have a new favorite game at home!

We do have a new favorite toy...it's called CooCoo the rocking clown. It is made by a fabulous company called Blue Orange which has been consistently winning toy awards for the past few years. The wooden ( 2 thumbs up) Coocoo Clown is basically a game of balancing a bunch of colored 'logs' on the extended arms of a clown, as you watch with glee how the clown tries to maintain its balance. Eventually the clown losses its fight and topples over to the amusement of your 'chic little one'...thankfully as our little ones dont have so much patience, the waiting is not too long. I can't wait to try out other products from this company such as Zimbbos and Chickyboom. Costs range from $ 18.49 ( amazon) till about $24 for the Coocoo the Rocking Clown game.

Spring in the air, Spring in your step...Gap has it.

I am loving Gap's shoes for kids this Spring. Especially for the boys. They have such a large selection, it is hard to chose just one, especially with the great prices.

They have slip on sneakers, I love the Gap's girl's hot pink color, they look like a Euro version of Keds, $20. The boys version ( above) is cute too.

Driving Mocassins that look amazing, $30.

Striped flip flops, $17.

Just in case you forget your card for a birthday gift.

Since our little 'chic one's' are always going to birthday parties, this wrapping paper is perfect! You know how it is, you buy the gift, the wrapping paper ( or gift bag) and then the card... 3 step process. Why not cut down one step while making your gift that much more cute on the presentation scale with this personalized wrapping paper. The personalized wrapping paper measures 24" by 6 ft., which should fit about 3 to 4 boxes. Available at Namemaker.com from $10.95, they have many other designs and gift paper lengths.

The ultimate stroller hooks!

These stroller hooks have finally come stateside. I bought mine in London and even posted about these stroller hooks on my British blog about 2 years ago. They have a thick plastic hook and velcro strap that goes around the stroller. Whenever I came in from London to visit in NY, I was always stopped on the street where to get them, I even bought them as presents for friends here in NY....well they have arrived. $ 8.95 at Lullaby Lane and if you live on the UWS, you can pick them up at Therapie on Columbus. They are called 'See Me Smile', but it is the same company as the Britsh version.

Tory Burch has stolen my heart.

I just couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the new Tory Burch Reva Ballet shoes for little kids. These ballet slippers are so adorable up close. I felt like I was literally holding baby princess shoes. They start at size 9 ( bummer for us because we are not there yet...1 and 1/2 more sizes to go!) The Reva model comes in orange, red, patent black, silver, gold and leopard. They are $95, except the Tory Burch leopard which are $125. They are so cute...you could totally get the mini me going on with your 'chic baby' princess. Available at Tory Burch.

Keeping your children entertained at mealtime!

Looking to bring the kids to the table? Well here is a personalized place mat that comes with chalk for your little 'chic' picassos. The outside is embroidered and personalized with your 'chic one's' name and the placemats can be rolled up for travel...makes it great for restaurants. Available in 2 colors for $29.99 from PersonalizedPresents.com

The ultimate baby teether.

The newest teether comes from a company called Lifefactory which has other innovative items as well. It is a multi sensory teether with many grooves for those little gums to sink into. Comes in 3 colors and can be worn as a bracelet by mom in case you need your hands free without dumping a teether, that goes into your child's mouth, onto the floor...smart! $ 6.99.

M&M's make friends or just great party treats

I looked on my recent purchase of M&M's and saw that they offer you the option to personalize your m&ms with either a message or a photo. They recommend it to use it for business favors, Valentine's day, teacher gifts and of course ( where my ears perked up) children's party favors! Available starting at $16.99 for one bag of M&M's with a message. The price gets better if you order more bags. Very cute and great memento from your party that everyone will talk about. Order directly from My M&M's.

Tommee Tippee is in America!

Tommee Tippee baby feeding products are THE brand in England. It is basically comparable to our version of Playtex or First Years products in the USA. After having lived in London, our house if full of their products and they are very good and BPA free. They are available at Toys R Us exclusively at the moment...which quite frankly, Toys R Us is really impressing me with a few of their exclusivity agreements with some 'cutting edge brands', such as Tommee Tippee and Handysitt, lately.

Organic first foods

I love that there are now organic first finger foods that melt in your mouth from Happy Baby. It's nice to see alternatives come to the market, plus I like this company's other products. Their whole concept is pretty nouveau as well and being much needed...so welcome Happy Baby Organics to the baby world!