This Valentine’s Day go 3D with Snapily’s new line of customizable Valentine’s Day and love-themed cards and prints.

For kids there’s the really cool Valentine favor cards. The favor cards are fun wallet size cards that can be personalized in either 3D or animation. They come in a wide range of cute prints and are perfect for children of all ages! They come in packs of 20 and start at only $11.99.

Right now Snapily is offering special deals just in time for Valentine’s Day:

·         Promo code LOVE75 allows consumers to buy one 20 pack get the 2nd for 75% off.
·         Snapily is also offering $2 off anything on their site with promo code HOT2OFF.

Love the effects of all the cards. But you have to visit snapily.com to see how they really work. It’s not too late, check them out now.

However, my daughter is using it in her bed. Since lately she had been feeling cold during the night, this was a great solution.

When she’s tucked away in her NapPak she has that extra fleece layer over her. Over that I place her bed blankets. As a result she’s been sleeping all through the night. Also, the NapPak prevents her from falling out of bed.

This is an amazing product and so useful. Imagine your child having the coolest “sleeping bag” at daycare.

The bonus is that you can have the blanket monogrammed in block letters or script. The NapPak is 54” Tall x 24” Wide and is made of 65% Polyester and 35% Cotton. When you’re not using it, just roll it up with the Velcro closures.

Designs include Play Ball, Noah’s Ark, Cowboys and Indians, , Lil’ Princess and Under The Sea (shown here).

Price is $49.99. Visit mynappak.com

So I whipped out a packet of the Zarbee’s All Natural Cough & Sleep Drink and dissolved it in a cup of warm water. She instantly liked the taste. She also went back to sleep and stayed in bed until the morning. That meant I got some sleep! Having .5mg melatonin in the ingredient helped.

•    Safe & effective for children and adults (2 years +)
•    Pediatrician recommended
•    Soothes sore throats and coughs
•    Contains .5 mg of melatonin to promote healthy sleep
•    Natural Grape flavor with Elderberry
•    6-2 oz. servings

Retails for $8.99. I recommend Zarbee’s because they are all-natural, drug-free and made from antioxidant-rich buckwheat honey, which clinical trials have shown to be the safest and most effective treatment for relieving coughs in children.

Zarbee’s products do not include Dextromethorphan (DM), the most common over-the-counter treatment for coughs. A controversial ingredient not supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics, DM has been banned for children ages four and younger and is being scrutinized by the FDA as ineffective and potentially dangerous for children. Zarbee’s products are also gluten free, contain no drugs, alcohol or dyes, have no side effects and carry no risk of overdose.

Zarbee’s products are available at Walgreens, Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid, Kmart, Kroger, Winn Dixie, Albertsons and Meijer stores nationwide.

Visit the Zarbee’s website.

We just got two new products from Rooware for my daughter – the Rooplate and Rootensils. Upon reading the description on the packaging I was impressed immediately. It reads “fun tableware made from plants”. That means There are no petroleum or toxic chemicals made to produce their plastic. Plus, it’s different and excellent for your child and the environment. Oh and I have to add they are made in the USA.

There are four characters in the designs: Lexi, Kai, Jazi, and Zach. I like their looks…not too cutesy and appealing for the older kids too.

The Rooplate is awesome. It features a removable divider bowl which is great for separating foods. My daughter wanted to use it right away. Since she’s such a snacker, I let her use it to hold her fruits and crackers.

I really like the colors and the characters and feel that they are inviting to use. The Rootensils comes with a spoon and fork and are perfect for little ones as they are normal sized but usable. No worries on poking eyes with these.

Prices: Roobowls $12.95, Rootensils $6.95, and the Rooware 16.95.

You can only buy these at Rooware.com.

I’m always for letting you know about healthy, organic baby foods and Baby Gourmet is a brand I recently was made aware of. The nice part is that the pouch products were originally handmade baby food sold at the farmers’ markets by a mom of two. She was so successful that she started the company having made $30,000 a month at her stand.

The foods are for babies 6 – 12 months and are good mixtures (Vanilla Banana Berry Risotto is my fave)

Recipes include:

6mo – Simple Purees
◦    Harvest Pear, Pumpkin, and Banana
◦    Juicy Pear and Garden Greens
◦    Orchard Apple, Carrot Prune

7mo – Yummy Combos
◦    Baby’s Sweet Potato Pie
◦    Roasted Squash and Fruit Medley
◦    Apple, Sweet Potato Berry Swirl

8mo+ – Tasty Textures
◦    Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
◦    Vanilla Banana Berry Risotto
◦    Tropical Banana Bliss

All products are organic, no salt, sugar, fillers, preservatives, no nuts.  No dairy, except in Old Fashioned Apple Crisp.  Packaged in in a specially designed pouch allows for less cooking time, locking in nutrient values and flavors.  Visit babygourmet.com to see where you can buy them.

Prices vary but you can buy a pack of 12 for $12.71 at amazon.com.

Now here’s a cute online shop that sells colorful and useful baby things. It’s Petites Frites, a California-based company that makes their products in the USA. The founders are a couple that left London to work on their business in the States. A pretty brave move but I think looking at their site, a good move.

Petites Frites is described as selling “classic baby accessories with a bohemian twist, locally produced with love right here in the USA.”

I particular like The Teether Blankie ($38)

It’s 12″ x 12″ and made of two layers of their signature fabric. At each corner is a removable teether. I never had something like this and would have used it all the time.

Visit them at petitesfrites.com and check out their  burp cloth and bib sets too. All are great gifts to give to new parents.

I’m always pleased when a baby company comes out with selling unique designs on clothes that are eco-friendly. Dana Guglielmo is the founder of Pieface Studio and is the artist/designer of the creative onesies for sale on the site.

You’ll find mixed media designs of elephants, pigs and cupcakes (the cannoli one is my fave) on onesies up to size 18 months. The apparel is made in the USA and some are 100% organic. Eco-friendly water based inks are also used.

They retail for $16. I think one would make a nice baby shower gift!

Check out piefacestudio.com.

First of all, the company gets a thumbs up immediately because the family-owned company operates in the USA. They also are committed to donating a portion of your purchase to not-for-profit organizations such as Friends of Karen, a local charity dedicated to supporting the families of critically-ill children.

On the Dolphin Organics site, you’ll see that the label has no artificial ingredients. It’s all pure and simple. That means it’s Vegan and contains no harsh ingredients.

I’ve used it a few times this month and added it to the bath water and no one complains. No tears erupt when the soap gets in their little eyes.

Dolphin Organics also sells hair conditioner, baby bubble bath, baby lotion, travel sets and gift baskets. Give these as baby shower gifts!

Visit dolphinorganics.com

Formulated with just 6 natural ingredients, these soaps are perfect for the body and hands and are as gentle as they are effective.  Coconut oil cleanses without harshness, while olive oil soothes and moisturizes.  Treat yourself and others to the cleansing experience that only a simple, pure and 100% natural Castile soap can deliver.

Overall: Like them, not an overwhelming scent and easy on the hands. I keep the Grassy Mint soap at the kitchen sink.

Kiss My Face Peace Soap is aptly named for its support of Seeds of Peace Organization.  10% of profits from every bottle of Peace Soap support this organization that brings teens from regions of conflict around the world, like Israel and Palestine, to a camp in Maine to develop a better understanding of each other, build leadership skills and learn how to build a new generation of peace.

Kiss My Face Peace Soap is free of parabens, phthalates and was not tested on animals.  The packaging features peace written in languages from around the world and is made from 50% recycled plastic.

The following Kiss My Face Peace Soaps for Holiday 2011 are available at Whole Foods, Natural Supermarkets, KissMyFace.com and wherever natural body care products are sold:
·         Holiday Foaming Soap Gift Pack featuring Pomegranate Acai and Grassy Mint scents ($12.99) (pictured on the right)
·         17 oz Liquid Castile Soap ($9.99)
·         8 oz Peace Castile Foaming Hand Soap ($7.99)
·         3.4 oz Travel Size ($2.99)

For an old fashioned feel with a modern twist, there’s the Remote Control Wooden Vehicles ($60 each)

The jeep and motorcycle each are made of sturdy wood and come with a handheld remote. You don’t have to assemble anything, it’s all packaged together. You do need 5 AAA batteries to make them run though. We haven’t tested the jeep one yet so waiting to see how well it can withstand during all the bashing against the walls.

If you want to give a doll as a gift, The Gotz Collection is a good choice. There are four dolls that stand at 18″ high. They are made exclusively for Pottery Barn Kids by a doll manufacturer based in the small village of Rödental in Bavaria, Germany.

The eyes open and close and the hair can be brushed and styled. These are a nice alternative to other popular doll brands. Choose from The Megan Doll (red hair), The Maya Doll (black hair), The Ashleigh Doll (blonde), and The Marianne Doll (brunette). I’m expecting my daughter to lug this around everywhere we go soon.

There’s also the Gotz Baby Doll Collection for the little ones too!

Today you can get free shipping of these items. Use code freeship.