Mama Speaks

Bumkins and Dr. Suess

We Wish You a Merry Grinchmas

We already know we love Bumkins diapers and have been delighted to see their BPA free products popping up at Babies R US so, when we heard of the opportunity to team up with Mom Bloggers Club to spread the word about Bumkins Dr. Suess line and Grinchmas giveaway we had to jump on board.

We're generally not big on branded product but Dr. Suess is one of the classics we are happy to stand behind. Bumkins offers a full line of apparel from Thing 1 and Thing 2 tees and onesies perfect for twins to the Coverall Suess Suit [$25] that brings a splash of Christmas cute. Speaking of splash, the waterproof line will keep little ones dry from shoulder to bum with bibs, smocks, aprons and diapers.

Of course, with Christmas just around the corner there are those of us big and small who are feeling a bit Grinchy. I say embrace it and pass it along with the Grinch gift set [$25] complete with themed onesie, ornament and gift box. Afterall, in the end that Grinch ends up quite Merry.

Win it! + Want it?
With any Bumkins Dr. Seuss purchase receive a free Grinch Superbib! You'll also be automatically entered to win a four pack of Dr.Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas Ornaments! Just enter grinch08 at checkout to receive your complimentary bib.

Extra Win it!
We're giving away one Dr. Seuss bib ourselves! To enter, email giveaways[at]mamaspeaks.com with Grinchmas as your subject. Giveaway ends 11.29.08

A Shirt Can Save A Life

The Cause: Tiny Revolutionary for Africa Aid

The Purpose: With the purchase of a "This Shirt Saved a Life" tee from Tiny Revolutionary, $20 is donated directly to Africa Aid to fund a child in their school lunch program in the Buduburam Refugee Settlement in Ghana for an entire year.

Be Informed: Africa Aid's School Lunch Program (SLP) provides lunch a daily nutritious lunch to students and an incentive to participate in school. The SLP cooks are students mothers, giving back further by improving the economic status of the women in the Buduburam community.

Get Involved: Shirts are available in adult [$42] and baby/youth sizes [$38]. Click on over to AfricaAid.org to see what else you can do to help.

Kea and Joby

A Fond Farewell to Kea and Joby!

Our friends at Kea & Joby are closing their doors for good on Friday, September 19. While we're sad to see them go we couldn't resist passing along some good news for you.

Everything must go which means every one of their snuggly sweet pieces is $5 or $10! There are some great tees left for baby boys and if you're shopping for a girl you can still find her a new wardrobe.

ImagiPLAY

A Natural Dream With a Touch of Green

I feel really old when I hear myself starting in about how today's toys leave no room for imagination but too often it's true. This is why I tend to turn to brands we know and trust around here when I'm looking for new playthings for my boy. ImagiPLAY is one of my favorites. In addition to their amazing selection of eco-friendly, imaginative toys, they are always expanding their catalog with new additions that recreate old classics or take their reputation of cool to a whole new level.

Their latest and greatests include Puzzle Playsets and Natural Dream Puzzles. The Puzzle Playsets [$20]name pretty much says it all but it doesn't say how much fun these sets really are. Available in three animal themes (Rainforest, Sealife and our favorite Dinosaurs) each includes several sturdy animal and environment pieces that can be used to create endless scenes and scenario's. These are the tools open ended play are made of. When you're done or as part of the play all of the pieces fit together to create a square puzzle that is a scene in of itself.

The Natural Dream Puzzles [$12-$30] are for a bit of an older set with more free form and intricate pieces. The large selection of animal, vehicle and holiday inspired pieces come au natural and with the ColorMeUp sets your little artist can paint the puzzle herself as her little heart desires with the included watercolor pallet and brush (or not).

As always ImagiPlay's toys are made with the environment and your child's safety in mind and at this moment I can't think of much better than watching my little one get lost in his own little world of happy, healthy play.

Want it?
Enter KIDSTUFF for 15% off any order through 12.31.08

Old Favs, New Goodies

Some of favorite purveyors of cool have made additions to their already amazing lines, of course we've gotta bring it to you...

Jetto has almost doubled their Home Collection of printed canvases. New in print are a cute little cupcake and Chuga-Chuga-Choo Choo. And the Skateboard. Got. To. Love. The Skateboard.

Polly Tod unveils their new line of Mama Maternity wear with the perfect Nesting Tee at Urban Baby Runway.

Sweet Shoes walks on with 10 new styles including some rockin' slip-ons and girly Mary Janes. They've also added a new 18-24 month size so the kids can kick it into toddler-hood.