Baby Friendly L.A.

MyBabyLala.com

Beautiful baby blankets your little ones are sure to love.

Ava loves her stuffed animals. And with the amount of animals we are accruing we could seriously give Noah and his ark a run for their money. Ava loves to play as if she is the mommy and her assortments of animals are her babies. She names them, gives them hugs, kisses and cuddles.  And she always makes sure to tuck them in for "night night" with the blankets she was once swaddled in.

She will gladly share her baby blankets with her animals – all except one. About a week ago we were sent the most luxurious baby blanket from www.MyBabyLala.com. Ava is in pure heaven. A plush, almost stuffed animal-like, chenille center is trimmed in a silky brocade fabric making this blanket not only beautiful to look at but incredibly soft and cozy. And it's machine washable too!

MyBabyLaLa.com offers these gorgeous blankets in a range of colors from champagne and deep green like our blanket, to pink cherry blossoms, leopard and cow prints. They have blanket sizes for both newborns and toddlers along with coordinating burp cloths and bibs to create a whole set.

It's a gorgeous line created by one cool L.A. mom. Ava and I are both in love with this blanket. Sorry stuffed animals… we are still working on sharing over here so maybe one day you'll get tucked-in in luxury!

www.MyBabyLala.com

Classy Kid Part 2

From bibs to the potty Classy Kid has thought of it all

I love Classy Kid. I loved them before they ever contacted me. I gladly wrote about their amazing placemats and I am happy to write about their other awesome products as well.

Shortly after my first post about their Classy Kid Keep Me Coloring Creative Germ Defense Placemat, Classy Kid sent me an email asking if I would review a few more of their products. They sent me a wonderful batch of goodies and I must say, the Classy Kid company does does not disappoint. They have products for so many baby-needs- on-the-go and I was sincerely impressed with their line.

Their Keep-Me-Clean Degradable Poly/Cotton Bibs make dining out a bit easier. They are waterproof and have a handy drop pouch or "crumb catcher" for all of those missed bites. They are also extremely lightweight, which Ava likes. She's always tugging at her bibs or ripping them off, but because they are so wafer thin, she almost forgets she's wearing it.

Classy Kid also sent us their Public Potty Protectors. As the name suggests, these ingenious seat covers are a must have for germ defense in public bathrooms. We have just begun the fun process of potty training and these super soft covers are sure to be a big part of our lives. They are extra large in size so they drape over the sides of the toilet where small hands grab on.  They also have adhesive strips to keep them in place for even the most unstable potty user. Love this!

They also sent us samples of their changing table covers. While I don't tend to change Ava's diaper in the public, pull down changers any more, a few of my friends have small babies and rely on them regularly. These changing covers are thin and compact yet spacious in size; they do not take up much room in the diaper bag and they are disposable so when you are finished they can be tossed away.

The bottom line, Classy Kid has a number of products (and plenty more not listed here) that are well thought out on many levels. They think for the comfort of babies and for the convenience of parents and that's what makes them so… well… Classy!

www.classy-kid.com

Mommy Dinner Winner...

From the Bump to Tot Mommy Dinner Winner is...

I couldn't just pick one since everyone's entry was special and deserving, so I put all of the lovely mommy contestants into a bowl and randomly chose the lucky winner...

REBECCA!

Congratulations! Be on the look out for a few emails regarding your ticket to the dinner.

And for everyone else interested in attending this awesome event, you can purchase tickets for $45 - it's well worth it!  Thank you again for everyone who participated :)

Be Treated Like a Celebrity!

Enjoy perks like a Hollywood star at this special dinner for L.A. Moms

Have you always wanted to schmooze with celebrities? How about those lavish gift bags they get also known as swag? Want one? If you have ever dreamed about being treated like the star you are, now is your chance! Why? All because you're a mom. How cool is that?

If you are a mom or soon-to-be-mom in the Los Angeles area looking for the newest and safest baby gear, toddler toys and other must-have items, this is a special dinner just for you. Hosted by Celebrity Nursery Designer & Baby Lifestyle Expert Jayneoni Moore and Celebrity Mommy & Actress Ali Landry, From the Bump to the Tot Mommy Dinner will showcase everything from the perfect bottle, to strollers to car seats to toys to high chairs and everything in between.

Enjoy this amazing presentation over a yummy dinner at L.A.'s cutest restaurant, Giggles N Hugs. Every mommy attending will walk away with one of the showcased products PLUS an overflowing gift bag valued at over $200.

Tickets are only $45 for this amazing event, but because you are a BFLA reader you also have a special opportunity to WIN a free ticket plus a beautiful Aden & Anais blanket set! (I absolutely LOVE these blankets and used them all through Ava's infancy - we still use them!)

Contest Rules: Leave me a comment here telling me why you would like to be treated like the star and I'll choose one lucky winner to attend this incredible event.  Contest ends Monday night. The winner will be contacted by email and must reply within 24 hours.  GOOD LUCK!

From the Bump to the Tot Mommy Dinner details:
When: Wednesday, May 27th from 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Where: Giggles N Hugs Restaurant: www.gigglesnhugs.com

For more information on the event and to purchase tickets please visit:
www.breakfastclubmommies.com

Loving the Love

Two blogs and an Etsy Treasury!

This week has been filled with lots of love for my Etsy shop, OnceTraveled.com. I'm excited to share my latest features - two wonderful blogs and a very fun Treasury!

Joanna's Photography Blog featured me in her "Friday Find" section and kindly showcased three of my pendants. Be sure to check out Joanna's Fine Art Photography and her Etsy shop, JoannasPhotography.Etsy.com

Sand Fiber's Blog displays many of the Treasuries her amazing work has been featured in - including my latest Treasury design, "Just LUCKY I Guess!" She also included a write up about my Egyptian Scroll pendant as a very nice thank you gesture.  Thank YOU, Sand Fibers! Please visit: SandFibers.Etsy.com

And speaking of Treasuries... Joanna was at it again! In addition to the feature on her wonderful blog, she featured my pendant from Czechoslovakia of the composer Chopin in her latest Treasury (picture on the left).

It's been a week full of love and I'm so grateful.  Many, many thanks to these talented artists.

Kids ROCK Festival

20% off this amazing event for kids of all ages this Sunday!

If you are looking for something fun to do as a family this weekend, be sure to check out Kid's ROCK Music & Nature Festival at the Children's Nature Institute in part with Faith2Green.  It's a special afternoon of good, "green" fun filled with rockin' kids music and eco-friendly activities. You can pack your own picnic or purchase a healthy meal provided by Green Truck and Jamba Juice.

Ava's favorite place, My Gym is also a sponsor of this event along with REI and Whole Foods. In addition to a special music concert, there will be craft and activity stands for children of all ages. Make your own jewelry, dig for dino bones or pet some live animals – it's all part of the fun of the Kid's ROCK Festival. 

When: May 17th 3:30 - 7:00 pm
Where: Children's Nature Institute
Price: Tickets are $15 but because you’re a BFLA reader you get a 20% off discount code! Just enter BABYLA to receive the discount when purchasing tickets online.

For more information, details and to purchase tickets visit: http://kidsrock.eventbrite.com

Hope to see you there!

101 Things to Do

Compliments of The Mommy Adventure Club

There are so many amazing things to do in the City of Angels and The Mommy Adventure Club is the perfect host for fun family outings. Carrie, the founder of this new way for moms to explore Los Angeles, is not only super sweet, but she knows all of the ins and outs to having a great time with children of all ages. She created this incredible list of 101 Memory Making Adventures for a Childhood in Los Angeles™ and posted it on her Mommy Adventure website.  How many have you tried? I know I can't wait to start checking off her list!

Here are the first ten must-tries of The Mommy Adventure Club's list:

1. Disneyland! Enough said.
2. See the Getty Center.  The art, the gardens...and the tram
3. Explore the Discovery Center at the Natural History Museum
4. Trot in the fast lane at the Griffith Park Pony Rides
5. Pretend to be the engineer at Travel Town
6. Catch a turtle in Franklin Canyon
7. Eat dim sum at the Empress Pavilion in Chinatown
8. See saris, eat barfi, and see a Bollywood show in Little India
9. Feed the baby fish at the Fillmore Fish Hatchery
10. Watch dolphins play at Point Dume (Pay Zuma) beach

To continue reading the rest of the 91 awesome adventure ideas on Carrie's list, visit her post here. And to learn more about The Mommy Adventure Club and their special events, tours and outings, visit www.mommyadventureclub.com and sign up for their insightful newsletter. It's time to start making memories!