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Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale

Start shopping! Save 33% or more off great items for Women and Kids at Nordstrom. This sale happens only twice a year so get going before its too late!

Diaper Duty in Style

With Wipie Couture, every diaper change is a red carpet moment!

Early childhood teacher and mother of two, Silvana Rotondo, has created a fabolous collection of baby wipe cases...and not just for your diaper bag! You can add to your nursery's decor with these beautiful wipe cases adorned in plush fabrics, ribbons and organza! You will find a variety of unique fabrics for boys or girls! These wipes cases are not your ordinary design. Along with the trendy fabric, Silvana has gone that extra step and added exquisite finishing touches with coordinating ribbons and embellishments. These exclusive designs add that extra special something to your nursery...and your diaper bag!

You can also find great Posh Pacies TM, hand crafted baby pacifier case & clip on holder.

Go to La Baby Couture for a unique shopping experience! Use coupon code #525 to receive $5 off!

AIDS Awareness Brought to you by ChicBlvd.com and Hintmint.com

ChicBlvd.com and Hintmint.com are partnering with Compassion International and YouthAIDS to create awareness throughout the country. PLEASE JOIN US! We will be releasing 50 Hint Mint Aids Awareness Series tins on World Aids Day - December 1, 2006 - to selected ChicBlvd readers, including established celebrities. Each person will take a mint and pass it to the next person until all 35 have been taken and the tin has reached the YouthAIDS Headquarters in Washington DC by January 1st. For each tin that reaches the headquarters, individual pledge amounts will be given to Compassion International and YouthAIDS to help fight AIDS, a pandemic infecting our world's children. We will be following along these journeys and documenting experiences, creativity and personal stories. Stay tuned to watch the tins and to get involved. Do YOU have what it takes to be one of the 50? We are inviting readers (on the GetChicMail.com list) to apply to be a "chain starter"... to inspire and enlist 35 additional people to take a mint and pass it on. Those who develop the most creative and inspiring idea will be selected to start the chain and carry the tin. If you'd like to apply, sign up for ChicMail then send your entry to aids@chicblvd.com. Videos and photos encouraged! LET'S IMPACT OUR WORLD! Together, we can make a difference!

Okki Baby Tees Celebrating Every Child

Looking for super-soft onesies and tees with cute designs? At Okki Baby you'll find just that. Laura Simmons, owner and creator of Okki Baby, designed these tees with the idea of "celebrating every child". The designs you'll find at Okki Baby are cute, imaginative and fun! With the holiday season coming around the corner you'll find the right gift set perfect for gift-giving!

All of Okki Baby products are made of 100% cotton which creates a thick, quality garment that lasts. They come in sizes ranging from newborn to 36 months.

A sneak at what's to come in their Spring line is this adorable "Unique Panda" design. You'll have to wait a while before you can get your hands on this one but if you go to Okki Baby today you can find other fabulous designs.

Use coupon code PANDA15 and get 15% off any item.

Gymboree Circle of Friends Coupon - 30% off Everything

Coupon good from Thursday, November 9th through Sunday, November 12th

Use code CRCFRIEND TO GET 30% OFF your entire purchase

and for a limited time get $5 flat-rate shipping

Two ways to save at Bath and Body Works

Exclusively Online! $10 off $30 purchase + Free Shipping with $75

Enter promo code ASPEN75 at checkout

and...

Exclusively In-store! $10 gift card with a $30 in-store purchase.

Offer valid in-store through November 17, 2006

Beautiful Futures Gives Young Minds Ambition

Do you remember when you were a child and you had dreams to be a movie star? or maybe an astronaut...or perhaps the President of the United States? Young minds have wild imaginations that lead to having great aspirations of becoming something big when they grow up.

Kate Gaffin, founder and creative director of Beautiful Futures wanted to encourage these young minds. She created a line of arorable tees that announce, "One Day, I will be a Rock Star" and "One Day, I will be a Brain Surgeon". With many dreams to choose from you're sure to find what inspires your child..."everything is possible". And what proud parents you can be showing off how creative and ambitious your little ones are!

Tees come in two tone ringer rompers priced at $25 for boys and girls with sizes ranging from 3-6 months to 12-18 months and two tone raglans priced at $29 for boys and girls with sizes ranging from 2T to 8.

Shop Beautiful Futures now until November 30th and use coupon code PANDA to get 20% off.

Posh Tots Creates Home for Your Little Ones

Have you been over to PoshTots? Founders Karen Adams and Andrea Edmunds created this site when they wanted to give children a place not just to sleep, but to play, imagine and learn. They not only create beautiful furniture for your child's room, they go the extra mile and create the whole decor. All you have to do is pick one of the many room designs with whichever theme you choose and voila! you have a beautiful room for your little one to sleep in, play in, imagine and grow in. Their unique style and attention to fine craftsmenship brings you some of the most extraordinary children's furniture! Many Hollywood moms have come to PoshTots to furnish their children's rooms...if its good enough for them - it has to be good enough for you, right?

Not only does PoshTots carry great furnishings, they have also expanded their inventory to include products such as gifts & toys, clothing and even strollers! What a great place to do all of your holiday shopping!

Join their mailing list and register for one of their monthly $2500 Shopping Spree Giveaways!

The Baby Panda Newsletter

If you would like to keep up to date with all of the happenings of The Baby Panda, including new reviews at The Baby Panda's Reviews, sign up for our newsletter here! You''ll be informed of great sales, fabulous new items added to the boutique and great updates to The Baby Panda's Reviews! Don't miss out! Sign up today!
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20% off + FREE SHIPPING at shoebuy.com

Use coupon: 20GETREADY06 to get 20% off + Free Shipping at shoebuy.com - Expires: 11/13/2006

Save 60% at KBtoys.com

KBtoys.com is having an amazing sale - 60% off regular prices. Hurry! Sale ends Nov. 13th. Get a jump start on your Holiday Shopping now!

Label Your Sippy!

The BumpyName Orbit Label is a unique way to label your child's bottles, sippy cups and/or snack containers. It is made of a non-toxic rubber-like material and fits snugly around your container. "Engraved" with your child's name or custom message, you will never have to worry about accidental mix-ups that could cause germ spreading. AND -- label your containers once and be done with it! No more writing and rewriting your child's name. No more sticky residue from tape labels. These labels can outlive dishwashing, microwaving and boiling. They are easy to remove so you can use them as your child goes from bottle to sippy to cup!

If you choose any of the many (225 to be exact!) stock names, your package will come with 3 labels that includes Braille personalization. If you would like to customize your own labels you can specify up to two lines of text...great for indicating food allergies or even a telephone number! With the custom labels your package will come with 4 labels.

What an easy way to keep track of your child's sippy! Head on over to BumpyName and find your child's name. After you have placed your order, forward your order # and "The Baby Panda" in the subject line and they'll include a complimentary ID tag! Can't beat that!

Shoes! Shoes! Shoes!

As if they don't have enough stores - Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic - The Gap, Inc. has launched a new online shoe source - Piperlime. They carry casual shoes, boots and more for men, women and kids. With over a hundred brand names, you're sure to find the shoe that fits just for you! You'll find names like Kenneth Cole New York, Charles David, and Via Spiga for women and Timberland and Florsheim for men. You can even find a pair of Robeez for your little ones! And its always FREE SHIPPING on purchases and returns. So buy away and don't worry about throwing money away on shipping!

Also, if you make your first purchase using your credit card from Banana Republic, Gap or Old Navy, you'll get 10% off. Just enter the promotional code TREAT at checkout.

Check out my ta-tas!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To promote breast cancer research, Julia Fikse created a funny t-shirt company. Her catalog includes great items with quirky sayings like I love my ta-tas and Caught you checkin out my ta-tas. There are even t-shirts for the guys that say ta-tas security and my wife has great ta-tas. A portion of every sale is given to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Go on over to save the ta-tas and show your support!

Old Navy Coupon

Old Navy has a great in-store coupon out right now. $5 off a $25 purchase! Right now they are having a Fall sale where you can save up to 50% off so you're sure to find something great! Print out this great coupon, take it to your nearest Old Navy and start saving!

POSH by Tori

I just received my new POSH by Tori diaper bag and I love it so much I had to write a review on it! I got the "Mango Morroco" diaper bag and matching bangle clutch. These bags are absolutely gorgeuous! They are made with a beautiful silk brocade with black lining. There are a ton of pockets both inside and out so you can carry all of babies' essentials and then some! There are two outside bottle pockets on each end and two "slip-in" type pockets on the front. Inside you'll find ever more pockets to put anything you need. That way you are not just digging in an endless bottom tote looking for something! (Come on ladies! You know you've all been through that!) The strap length on the diaper bag is long enough so that the bag itself doesn't sit uncomfortably under your arm. The bangle clutch comes with a silver bangle handle for easier (and stylish!) carrying! These bags are so beautiful I don't know if I can use them as "everyday" bags! I'd be too afraid to put them down anywhere! POSH by Tori does have more "casual" styles to choose from. Oh! and don't let the "boxy"-ness fool you! The diaper bag is very "flexible" so it doesn't feel like you are carrying a box under your arm.

Absolutely gorgeous bags! You might find some of these available at The Baby Panda very soon!

The Chinese Moon Festival

The Chinese Moon Festival is on the 15th of the 8th lunar month...this month it falls on October 6th. The Moon Festival is one of the most important traditional events in the Chinese culture. There are many legendary stories for the Moon Festival, the most popular being about The Lady Chang Er. "The date of this story is around 2170 B.C. The earth once had ten suns circling over it, each took its turn to illuminate to the earth. But one day all ten suns appeared together, scorching the earth with their heat. The earth was saved by a strong and tyrannical archer Hou Yi. He succeeded in shooting down nine of the suns. One day, Hou Yi stole the elixir of life from a goddess. However his beautiful wife Chang Er drank the elixir of life in order to save the people from her husband's tyrannical rule. After drinking it, she found herself floating and flew to the moon. Hou Yi loved his divinely beautiful wife so much, he didn't shoot down the moon." You might see her dancing on the moon during the Moon Festival.

When the full moon rises, families get together to watch the full moon, eat moon cakes, and sing moon poems. With the full moon, the legend, the family and the poems, you can't help thinking that this is really a perfect world. That is why the Chinese are so fond of the Moon Festival.

To celebrate, The Baby Panda is offering 15% off your total order and FREE SHIPPING off orders over $75!*Mention "Moon Festival" in the Comments section when ordering!

Baby Bunches at Adriana Primadonna

Can you believe that this beautiful bouquet is actually an assortment of infant clothing? Found at Adriana Primadonna, this Baby Bunch bouquet creates a wonderful gift for new moms and dads in need of the newborn baby essentials. The Medium Baby Bunch includes 1-T-Shirt, 2-Onesies, 1-Hat, 1-Bib and 2-pairs of socks. All of the items are made of 100% cotton, perfect for a newborn's tender skin! You can choose from three colors: Pink for girls, Blue for boys and yellow for a more gender neutral color. At $48, how can you resist? You'll be sending everything new parents need in a beautiful display of flowers! Check out Adrian Primadonna to find this beautiful bouquet!

Enter discount code STYLE10 for 10% off your total order!

2 Sweet Gifts is 2 Adorable!

Now that my son is nearing "toddler" age (oh my!) its time to update his room decor. The teddy bears are a bit too cute for this "big boy" so we are now in search of something more fitting! In my search I found a great website called 2SweetGifts. They offer hand-crafted children's furniture and accessories with a variety of unique designs. 2SweetGifts was started by a husband and wife team who initially came up with the idea to create things in their garage for some extra fun money...after creating and selling they have now grown into a great business offering the finest products ranging from drawer knobs to wall shelves...and each item is hand-crafted! I fell in love with the "Gone Fishin" line which includes wall shelves, a lamp shade, a nightlight, a peg rack, a wooden switchplate, and even wall art!

You can even get a custom design to fit your needs!

All of their items SHIP FREE so take a look at what they have to offer! You're bound to find something to fit your child's decor!

We've got a new look!

Take a look at our new face! Courtesy of Susie McClure at Be Whimsical! If you need any web design services be sure to stop by and see Susie! She does a great job with custom design and she is so great to work with! Hats off to Susie!

We've also added some new Fall items! See great items from innies 'n outies and new to The Baby Panda is Bamboo Baby!

Don't miss out! Head on over to The Baby Panda now! Mention this blog and receive FREE SHIPPING on your order!

Dinner Planning For School Days

Another summer has quickly passed us by. The kids have reluctantly gone back to school. It stands to reason that life should be a little less hectic, right? Unfortunately, that’s usually not the case. Between all of your daily ‘Mom obligations’, helping with homework and providing transportation to every extra-curricular activity under the sun, you probably have little time to devote to dinner planning.

Many times busy parents resort to hot dogs and macaroni and cheese, frozen pizza or frequent trips to a fast-food restaurant. That’s not healthy for you or the kids – not to mention its pretty rough on the family grocery budget.

Kitchen time savers
There are things you can do to cut down on time spent in the kitchen. Pick one day a week and prepare several freezer friendly meals. You can even go the extra mile and package them in individual serving size containers. Doing so will provide your family with a larger variety of entrée choices, on any given day.

Do you have friends that are intrigued with the idea of a one-day a week cooking spree or a meal planning service? Get together with 2 or 3 of them. Each of you decides on 2 main dishes you want to prepare. Buy enough ingredients to make the entrees for each family.

You need to plan ahead
One simple thing that you can do is keep an ample supply of fresh fruits, salad ingredients, soups and fresh sandwich fixings, on hand. Quick meals such as this are nutritious and don’t require a great deal of preparation time.

If you take on the task of meal planning and want to get in the habit of consistently putting together weekly menus yourself, you may be surprised at how much time it involves. Did you know that the typical family meal planner spends roughly 3 hours per week combing through cookbooks, choosing recipes and compiling a grocery list? That translates into 156 hours, per year. Yikes!

A menu service can help
You can say goodbye to last minute thrown together meals and eliminate the stress of dinner planning for your family by subscribing to a meal planning service. This type of service is very affordable, usually costing only a few cents per day. Menus are often designed to be family friendly and easily adaptable.

When you purchase a subscription to a service such as this, your membership will typically feature a weekly menu emailed right to your inbox. This includes seven main dish recipes, side dish suggestions and dessert ideas. As an added benefit, you receive a detailed shopping list, categorized by aisle, which makes your trip to the grocery store that much easier. Simply cross off items already in your pantry, add any other products you may be in need of and you’re off!

If you enjoy planning your own menu, you may want to consider a dinner planning service, in addition to your own choices. Why? It will still save you time, in the long run. Use the membership menu as a base. Then, search for recipes that will deliciously compliment that weekly plan.

Remember, nothing is more important than family time. Don’t let dinner planning get you down. Consider the suggestions we’ve made and you’ll spend less time
slaving over hot stove and more time with the people you love.

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Ooh La La! La La Natural!

La La Natural carries natural organic products that promote a healthier environment. Items range from cloth diapers to accessories for your home! La La Natural was created by a husband and wife team when their son suffered from a bad diaper rash. Turning to organic cloth diapers, they were introduced to a whole new world of products that are good for everyone. Now they are sharing with us all good things to help create a better environment for future generations! So take a look around La La Natural...welcome to the world of organics!

Some of my favorite finds are:

SNUGGLEWOOL Organic Baby Bunting - this adorable bunting keeps baby warm in the winter and cool in the summer! Made with merino wool, these baby buntings provide comfort and coziness for your baby!

SAGE CREEK - Kimono Set - Baby/Toddler Zen - made with organic cotton terry, this kimono set will be so soft on your baby's skin. The pants have an elastic waist to make for easier changing times. Sizes range from 0-3 months to 18-24months.

SAGE CREEK - Organic Baby Onesie Wiggle - what a cute onesie! Printed with the words "wiggle, giggle, coo!" its perfect for your newborn! Naturally whitened, made with Sage Creek's softest organic cotton interlock. Comes in size 0-3 months.

Take a look around at La La Natural...use coupon code PANDA10 to receive 10% off your total purchase!

Babies 'R Us Sale

Babies 'R Us is having a sale from now until October 15th! Click here for some great deals...including a coupon for $5 off your purchase of $25 or more!

Here is just a glimpse of what you'll find...

The Monkey and Me

The Monkey and Me is a great baby site that carries items that are handcrafted by mommy Beth Allums. She creates great items ranging from bib and burpees to children's clothing and play aprons!Mommy Beth creates cute items for your infant or toddler. Some of my favorites are:


The Geisha Girl Onesie is really cute for the little girl. It has a fancy applique of two Geisha Girls on the front. Its a great find at $12 a piece...comes in sizes 0-3 months and 3-6 months.

The Koi Fish Pants Set priced at $28 is adorable for your little boy. It comes in one size, 12 months, so be sure to get your hands on it before he outgrows it!

The Sushi Dress and Matinee Jacket is very versatile. The dress is reversible so its like having two new dresses! Pair it with the matching matinee jacket and you've got quite an ensemble! Available in size 24 months-2T for $55.

Stop by The Monkey and Me to find great handcrafted items for your little one!

The Glam Boutique

Personalized stationary and gifts at The Glam Boutique, a woman owned and operated home office in California. Designs include wedding designs and baby designs with products ranging from announcements and invitations to note cards and note pads. You can create your own custom designs and with 25 different font styles and 22 ink colors to choose from you're sure to find just what you need for that special occasion...whether to announce the birth of your new baby or to send out invitations to that fun bachelorette party!

My favorite is this adorable baby shower invitation! Its called Pickles & Ice Cream and couldn't be more fitting! Check out The Glam Boutique for all of your stationary needs!

Pink Taffy Designs...

...a children's boutique that carries unique designs for you and your baby. Pink Taffy Designs was created by two sisters who wanted to bring unique and whimsical furnishings and decor for children and babies. They offer great items for kids, babies, moms and even dads! If you have a special occasion to shop for take a stroll through their gifts section. You'll find such a great assortment of brand names that you're sure to find your favorite designer!

I love this cute little chenille chair by Blue Moon! With the great design it will fit nicely in your child's bedroom. He'll love to have his own little chair to sit in! The matching tuffet is just an extra $70. It is custom made especially for you so you'll have to wait 4-6 weeks for delivery. How special to have your very own chair and have it made custom made for you! What a great addition to your child's bedroom!

So take a stroll through Pink Taffy Designs...you'll have a great shopping experience!