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Something to sit on.

How perfect are these pillows for my hammock? Um, really really perfect. Do you know how much I love sitting in my hammock, watching the baby eat grass? It's so refreshing and funny. you see, she prefers not to be in the hammock unless she's sleepy. So instead of rocking with mama in the hammock, she sits on the grass while the dog rocks in the hammock with mama.

My backyard daydreaming would be complete with some beachy, citrus-colored pillows like these. They come as a set, which is the best. Really. Who likes seeing an awesome pillow and finding out that it's $20 for just one? Not me.

Plan Toys on Gilt Groupe

Kev recently brought home some animal figurines for Aspen, and she mostly loves sticking them in her mouth to suck on them right now.

However, that doesn't keep me from imaging her someday lining them up and playing... jungle... ? with them. Afterall, Paul showed her how last Sunday. Only, I'm not sure the snake flashlight counts as a predator.

Regardless, I loved these dress up animals ($12) the moment I saw them. Maybe they won't know whether they're predator or prey, but at least they'll look good!
The "outfits" are reversible and so fun! Hopefully Aspen wouldn't think it's okay to dress the dog. I mean, we never do that at our house.
Another animal toy that caught my eye is this ($4) fishy. He's on a line, which retracts when your little one holds the wooden rod. I grew up fishing on occassion with my Grandpa, so I love this. Much more simple than those magnetic fishing toys, yes?

I also love this boat set. So cute with the little sailor head! And at only $10, how can you resist? Wooden toys have become a favorite right now. They're so versatile; perfect for stacking, chewing, knocking together, and they make a great sound when they're tossed into Aspen's wooden sorting box.

The Plan Toys sale on Gilt Groupe ends June 11th, so don't miss out!

and the band played on

This piano is pint-sized just for your little one. How sophisticated and cute at the same time.

Of if you're more into traditional children's toys/music, then maybe you'd like the band in a box. Everything your little one needs to get the whole family involved in making music. So cute!

Right now Aspen is content to just hit wooden blocks together, but that's still music to my ears.

wild, wild west

Since Aspen was a wee little lass, the only socks that have stayed on her teensy tiny feet are Trumpette. I was given a lot of clothes, and included in one load of adorable items was a box of Trumpette socks. They are of the extra-cute variety, having colored bottoms and matching bows to resemble little ballet slippers on my baby's sweet feets.

Gilt Groupe is hosting a HUMONGOUS sale on Trumpette merchandise, and you can guarantee it will all stay put on your little one's foot.


Mosey on over to Gilt, sign up for free, and take a look at the unbelievably cute footwear they have on sale until June 8th. I mean, really? COWGIRL socks? Yee-haw.

Deal of my day

After a less-than-stellar start to the morning (tantrum, anyone?) I finally got Aspen calmed and collected. While she played at my feet with an empty plastic cup, I browsed Gilt Groupe for the heck of it.

I'm so glad I did because I found this yarn kit for $15. It has 6 colors (50 yards each) needles, hook and instructions for kids to learn how to knit.

Aspen is never going to see this "toy" because I'm keeping it for myself. I'm going to learn how to knit! Who cares if the instructions are illustrated and written for children? That just means it might be even easier for me.

I also picked up a sweet little cardi ($7) and a bath toy ($7) for the wee one. I felt it only fair after buying myself the knitting starter kit. I'll probably save the bath toy for her birthday because I'm realizing I have yet to get anything for her. Not to mention the fact that I like to introduce new-to-her toys very sporadically so as not to let her get bored of them all at once.

If you haven't yet joined Gilt Groupe, do it! And while you're at it, sign up for Groupon. You can score amazing deals for your city, and you also have access to online deals that are being featured all over the nation. Meaning, you might find a great coupon being advertised to New Yorkers, but since the coupon's redeemable online, you can still benefit from it.

Happy shopping!

100000% off? Ok!

I just got Aspen a pair of 2T leggings for $0.05 today. Did you read that correctly?! FIVE CENTS.

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