http://www.peekaboopicks.com Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:52:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I am amazed at how quickly a year goes by.  In one year, the amount of companies who have committed to providing safe products has increased dramatically.  This week I'll highlight some of my favorite products and companies.  This list is by no means meant to be exhaustive and I'd ... http://www.peekaboopicks.com/2008/12/30/best-of-2008-green-edition/ I love toys that make my kids use their imagination. Ones that get them to create their own source of fun. Ones that don't use batteries that will die just when your child is having a melt down and wanting to play with said toy. And I especially love toys ... http://www.peekaboopicks.com/2008/12/30/the-cheekeyes/ With manufacturers still making pants with a low enough rise to show a little skin, the trend is probably going to continue and us mommies who do a lot of bending and picking up are going to have to deal with the situation.  But, you will be happy to hear ... http://www.peekaboopicks.com/2008/12/30/isabelt/ Say it all without saying a word wearing Rhetoric shirts. I am a tee shirt and jeans kind of a gal. So I was excited to try out a new graphic tee from Rhetoric Shirts. These shirts are not only soft, but they are made from high quality Peruvian cotton ... http://www.peekaboopicks.com/2008/12/29/rhetoric-shirts/ Have you been operating on sugar overload this month?  Are you starting to gear up for those healthy New Year's resolutions that we all are determined to stick with "right after the holidays"?  Well, I've found a product that should definitely be on your list of ... http://www.peekaboopicks.com/2008/12/29/earth-balance/ Karen Cole Paper offers light, bright and whimsical cards and stationery. All hand-drawn, the artist Karen Bullard gets her inspiration from children's books, vintage fabric, nature, you name it! These cards are all printed on high quality paper and are like mini pieces of art. They'd be perfect for an ... http://www.peekaboopicks.com/2008/12/17/karen-cole-paper/ As soon as I had this blanket in my hands, I got very excited to use it.  It is different than the swaddling blankets I'm use to.  The ones I'm use to using are made out of flannel cotton and only fit a newborn.  It's tough to swaddle your baby past ... http://www.peekaboopicks.com/2008/12/17/solana-swaddle-wraps/ One of my very favorite pastimes in the Winter months is looking at all of the cute babies in fun hats. It is truly nothing short of adorable. The best part is they never complain – any hat, any style, any color. Truth be told, the toddler years are perfect ... http://www.peekaboopicks.com/2008/12/16/happy-hats/ If you haven’t sent out your Christmas cards yet, it’s not too late! I got a late start on mine this year and probably would not have gotten around to them at all if it hadn’t been for my “fans” asking about them. You see, it’s all about the photos, ... http://www.peekaboopicks.com/2008/12/16/a-fun-twist-on-christmas-cards/ I’m crossing my fingers that the stripper phase will end soon. Because it’s hard to stay winter wonderful when you’re debating how long it will take for their digits to freeze as they’re running around sans clothing. This time of year, I think seriously about scaling back on the thermostat, but ... http://www.peekaboopicks.com/2008/12/16/winter-wonderland-inside/