Happy Halloween!

Not so scary for Halloween, but you know what is scary? Less than 2 months till Christmas!! Get some great deals on well built, quality, wood toys at http://www.uniquewoodentoys.com/. Including this princess palace (on sale for $85)

"Dreams come true in this fairy tale palace. With a realistic bridge, working doors and windows, secret entrance (don't tell the witch!) and a set of 6 flexible wooden figures, this beautiful play set provides for years of imaginative play. Quality wood construction."

Advent Calendar

We have this advent calendar (purchased it last year) and the kids just LOVE it. I put little candies or toys in each day and they were excited every morning when they woke up to see what would appear for that day. Now you can get your very own and start a wonderful tradition for your family. Visit http://www.yonderstar.com/ ($47.99)

Holiday Cheer

Here are our new gingerbread men maryjanes, just in time for the holidays! Super sweet and made to match Gymboree's new line! Visit our etsy store at http://www.jlperillo.etsy.com/

How about these adorable hair clips, love the gingerbread man! $5.95 at http://www.celesteandcompany.etsy.com/

Here is a custom gingerbread man shirt for $20 by http://www.littlebittledesigns.etsy.com/

Children's Storage

I have been looking in local stores for a "treasure box" that my son John can put his most treasured possessions for safe keeping. I think I have found what I have been looking for at www.landofnod.com. Wonderful weekender suitcase with a 50's vintage feel is a perfect storage solution for playroom or bedroom (or for those most prized possessions!)

Uno Moo

Visit Toys R Us (online or in store) to pick up your copy of Uno Moo for your toddler (recommended ages 3 - 6) Great matching game that will be fun for your little ones while teaching them matching and strategy! $20.99

Trainers

If you still have little ones in diapers (day or night) then you must visit www.2by2boutique.etsy.com and get these reusable (yes, reusable) pull ups for day or special ones for night! Stop buying pull ups for over night, use one of these and save some $. Just $15 a pair and available in boys or girls (variety of fabrics) day or night.

Santa Hat

I love this adorable, hand crocheted Santa hat from www.ReneesCrochetShop.etsy.com Available for $20 in sizes from newborn to the adult, I think you will see this on my kids' heads this year! Fun, affordable and unique (will keep them warm too!) Can't wait for our pictures from Storybook Land (NJ) with Santa!

Max & Ruby

Hard to find but wonderful for those who love Max & Ruby. Adorable Ruby pajamas for little girls at http://crazyapparel.com (or just click the title bar!) $21.99

Lola!

If your little one is a fan of Charlie and Lola like mine is, then she is sure to love this Lola doll from http://www.allaboardtoys.com/, on sale for $9.99.

Don't forget to pick up Sizzles ($10.99) while you're there!

Rip Rider 360

If you are one of the many buying a RipRider 360 this year, get it at Walmart (or walmart.com.) It is under $90 there (and offered at $130 elsewhere.) Super fun trike that does full 360 spins, loads of fun!

Zhu Zhu Pets

Another overpriced toy for the season (and yes, I got it!) The must have (supposedly) for Christmas (John asked for it!) ZhuZhu pets. Get them where you can! Wait for shipments in stores to get them at reasonable prices, or buy them at highly inflated prices now at amazon.com and be sure to have them.

Harumika Designer Dress Form Set

Sure to be a hot seller this holiday season, the Harumika desinger dress form set. Kids love to style the forms with the included fabric and accessories (additional fabric also available, sold separately.) Available at ToysRUs

Picture Pods

What a gorgeous and fun idea from www.knitrgal.etsy.com. She is making these lovely picture pods with matching hats for you to get those wonderful baby photos! $59 but well worth it to get that perfect shot!

Pizza Cutter

Saw this cute shark pizza cutter in a parent's type magazine and thought it was super cute!! Not sure it's for the little ones, but they'd sure love to see you cut their pizza with it!! On sale for $10.97 at www.closeoutzone.com

Holidays!

New for Christmas this year, our fun holiday penguin (now in red!) Check out our funky Christmas tree sneakers (goes great with that Michael Miller fabric you see everywhere!)

See these and other holiday shoes at www.jlperillo.etsy.com or www.snanimals.com!

Kung-Food Panda

Super cute 2-tiered bento box (also available in a frog face) perfect for lunch or snacks! $21 at www.amazon.com

Breast Cancer Awareness Doll

At www.greanpeadolls.etsy.com you can find custom dolls in all colors and sizes. I'm especially drawn to this beautiful Breast Cancer Awareness 17" Doll for your little girl. $45

Hatley Dinosaur Rubber Boots

Love these Hatley Dinosaur Rubber boots, available for $34 at www.pinkytoespartypalace.com.

My Crafty Cars

John will love this! He always wants to build a car. This set by Alex includes 3 cardboard cars to build and decorate. Comes with a race car, ice cream truck and school bus $14.73 at www.amazon.com

Sigikid Heating Crocodile

Great product from sigikid (www.shopatron.com) A 12" crocodile that heats in the microwave. Great for car, stroller or nap time! $28

Reliadose

I was looking through the moms must haves on the moms on the move website and came across this great product (wish I had it when the babies were small!) $10.99 (click the title for a direct link)

Here is what they have to say:

When your baby is sick, you want to be sure she gets her medicine, but you don’t want to get even more stressed out. Unfortunately babies don’t understand the importance of taking medicine and at times getting it in them can be quite the challenge.

Luckily for moms of babies, we found Mom-Invented ReliaDose. It’s a patented system with a dosing syringe inside of a bottle so your baby can drink her bottle and take her medicine at the same time!

ReliaDose has a dual-chamber nipple so the medicine taste is masked with her favorite drink. The syringe ensures the right amount of medicine so that you know she got her full dose. ReliaDose is dishwasher safe and really takes the stress out of giving medicine to your child.

Jet Set Babies

Awesome company! I will definitely use this service, here is what they have to say: (www.jetsetbabies.com)

Vacations are supposed to be relaxing. So the last thing you want to do is stress out about finding room to pack all of baby’s things, or driving around to find a store when you reach your destination to purchase necessities like diapers and wipes. Start shopping now and we'll have all your trusted brand name supplies at your hotel when you arrive.

When it comes to traveling with a baby or young child, we have thought of everything – no matter what part of the globe you are visiting. Whether your trip is to the beach, a hotel with a pool, camping in the woods or taking to the ski slopes, we offer specialized packages to meet all of your baby’s needs for a long weekend, or a full week. From diapers and food to booster seats and portable beds, we ship and track your package to make sure it’s waiting for you when you reach your destination – anywhere in the world.

So, order all your baby supplies from us and say goodbye to jam-packed luggage and excessive airline baggage fees and enjoy the relaxing convenience of finding everything your baby needs, waiting for you at your destination. Of course HOME DELIVERY is also available.

Charlie & Lola Halloween

Put this DVD on our just ordered list. Volume 9, Charlie & Lola, "What can I wear for Halloween" Sure to please!! $11.99 at www.amazon.com

Pebbles & Bam Bam

Still looking for costumes for your little ones? Here are some cute ideas from www.raegun.etsy.com!! Adorable Pebbles costume (to 3T) for $39.50

Or how about Bam Bam for $19.50!! Too cute!

Monopoly Here and Now

* It's a whole new twist on the classic property trading game!

* The four railroads are now airports, including LAX, JFK and Chicago's O'Hare!

* Hot property includes Times Square in New York City, Boston's Fenway Park, Las Vegas Blvd., Houston's Johnson Space Center, Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, and Minneapolis'
Mall of America

* New tokens include the Toyota Prius, New Balance Shoe, McDonald's French Fries
Labradoodle, Motorola RAZR Mobile Headset, and a Laptop Computer

*The goal still remains the same: buy, sell and trade well-known U.S. properties to win the game!

Available at stores and online at www.amazon.com

Bumble Bee

Www.bostonbeanies.etsy.com has the cutest hats available! This $25 bumblebee hat is just the most adorable that I have come across. Perfect for baby or toddler for halloween (or really anytime--spring, summer)

Making a costume? Match the hat with our own (www.snanimals.com) bumblebee maryjane shoes!

Fairy Tales Do Come True

16' x 16" art deco plaque by Reesa is that finishing touch to your little princess' room. Colors to complement almost any decor and an affordable price ($44) to boot! See this and more at http://www.dimplesanddandelions.com

Organic Baby Layette

Zia & Tia's luxurious Organic Matinee Ribbon baby Layette is a vintage inspired design. Our 3 piece layette includes a lace stitch patterned matinee jacket with a crochet drawstring waist and matching booties and pretty bonnet all with crochet ties. 3 piece Layette includes: Sweater, Bonnet and Booties.Organic Heirloom hand knits for Baby & Children, lovingly hand knitted with 100% Certified Organic Merino Wool. Each beautiful organic garment takes weeks of meticulous hand knitting with needles, to create or heirloom pieces. The vintage inspired timeless designs are one of a kind keepsakes, to cherish as unique as your precious little ones, with no two pieces alike. Zia & Tia is committed to using only the purest yarns, free of pesticides and harmful chemicals. $144 at http://www.rosenberryrooms.com/

Roxy!

We bought this Roxy dress for Anna in Wildwood on the boardwalk (yes, on the boardwalk.) We LOVE it!! So cute and fits so well. You can get one too by going to www.zappos.com ($38) or just click the title for a direct link.

Great Looks from JCrew

Love the looks at CrewCuts (www.jcrew.com) Super style with comfort and great fit. This double ruffle dress is made of super soft cotton and sells for $38

For the special occasion, this silk ruffled top will make the look spectacular ($135)

Thinking of Christmas

What a phenomenal hand made, custom Minnie Outfit from http://www.boutiqueolliegirl.etsy.com/ Gorgeous peasant style Minnie Dress with rare minnie fabric, sewn in jingle bells and many other special touches (making it worthy of its $145 price tag!) Don't forget to add our minnie maryjanes (www.jlperillo.etsy.com) to complete the outfit. A bit more affordable at $24!