Product Reviews

When little girls see their moms painting their fingernails and toenails they want to paint theirs also ... right?  And this usually begins by 3, if not sooner!  So moms and dads ... you will love this product for your kids.  A safe, kid-friendly choice for nail painting and a great gift idea for Christmas or Birthday.

Piggy Paint is a water-based nail polish. There are no toxic chemicals. This water-based nail polish is non-toxic, environmentally safe, hypoallergenic, with an odor that is extremely low, nearly nonexistent. It has the same look and durability performance as traditional kid polishes, but without the drawbacks of foul odors, toxicity, and damage to our environment and to your little ones’ nails.

Piggy Paint can also be used as a fun learning tool when teaching colors.  Since so many colors are available, you can paint your child's toes the color you are teaching that day, making it a fun reminder throughout the day.  If you are working on blue ... paint your child's toes blue, dress her in blue and find some activity that incorporates that same color.  

Since most nail polishes contain harmful ingredients that actually seep into the skin, this is definitely the choice to make for children. So, this is a great gift idea for that little girl on your list ... I know it's on mine!  To find out more, go to PiggyPaint.

The Christmas Magic is one of those books that you definitely want to add to your collection of books to read on Christmas Eve.  Your children will be delighted not only by the wonderful story but by the enchanting illustrations by Jon J. Muth.  I have to admit to buying children's books by illustrations most of the time, rather than by the story.  I know this might sound horrifying to literature experts, but, alas, it is true. The story and the illustrations are equally wonderful and the author, Lauren Thompson, tells a heartwarming story about Santa and the magic of Christmas.

When the nights are longest and the stars shine brightest, Santa begins to prepare for his big night of giving. He gathers his reindeer, feeds them parsnips and berries and then polishes his bells and his sled. Lovingly, he chooses toys for every child in the world. Santa loves them all and he knows what each child at heart wants most. The magical night arrives when  reindeers fly,  and Santa spreads Christmas joy and warmth throughout the world--as he always has -- and always will until the end of time.

Buy The Christmas Magic

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Believe it or not, my husband is concerned that my daughter learn good citizenship and she is only three! I guess it's not too early to begin teaching her how to hold the elevator door open or give up her seat to an elderly person? Hmmm, she is still doing parallel play and can't quite grasp the concept of sharing her favorite Melissa and Doug puzzle. For now my daughter just likes to look at the cute animal illustrations and wants me to read the front and back of the cards to her. As a parent, when do you start to instill values on being a good neighbor and member of the community?

Hundreds of thousands of children's items ...clothing, sippy cups, towels, backpacks, etc ... end up forever lost at daycare, schools and all other places children congregate. Allenwood, New Jersey-based ID Me Labels has recently launched a most unique line of labels for infants, toddlers, and older children.

"Labels are becoming especially important in an age where more children attend pre-school, daycare, camps, and swim schools," according to Cliff Stieglitz, ID Me's co-founder.  Binky Buttons, Bib Buttons, and Photo ID Me Labels were originated by ID Me and are currently available nowhere else.. Another distinguishing feature is ID Me's 24- to 48-hour turnaround time on orders, one of the fastest in the industry.  ID Me Labels are specially laminated so they're UVA-resistant, microwave and dishwasher-safe, water-proof and highly durable. They are perfect on baby bottles, backpacks, bibs, bowls, CDs, DVDs, clothing,  lunch boxes, sporting goods, toys and the list goes on.

Additional products include Allergy labels, Sole Mates shoe labels, bag tags, All-Purpose labels, Stick-On clothing labels with a wide array of icons to choose from for further personalization. All of the labels are printed in vibrant, high-resolution color, and Photo ID Me labels feature your child's photo. Combination packs are also available.
For more information, visit www.idmelabels.com