Stamps.com

I am so excited! I found the most wonderful site! It is called stamps.com. It was so easy to place my order, the confirmation was quick and comprehensive; I cannot wait for my product to arrive. The shipping was relatively inexpensive; I consider 3-5 business days a wonderful processing time. I tend to think about things for a long time before I place an order and then I am sad with myself when I need overnight shipping and its exorbitant costs - there is no need to worry here with stamps.com.


This gift is for our September wedding anniversary - I have a husband who is always looking for a stamp or two (do I look like a mail person, maybe it is my cute blue outfits!). This year as a novel gift I plan to give him a sheet of stamps with an adorable picture of the two of us. It was taken this summer at one of our favorite vacation spots.

OK - I will confess - I ordered TWO sheets (the price is even better) and I will have one for myself. I cannot wait to place them on a special note to a friend or family member! I can just see the smiles when they arrive in the mail. They remind me of the wonderful phrase from Elizabeth Barrett Browning "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways..."

What a great idea for birth announcements, for party invitations, for a special thank you and ALWAYS for a note of love! I think they will just melt a heart!


- AJ

Make your mail memorable with PhotoStamps: the exciting new way to turn photos into real US postage!

The Blankee Company

Soft skin, soft hair and sweet smells are the things we love about newborn babies. We want everything that touches them to be just as delicate and gentle. The folks at The Blankee Company have listened and designed a blanket that is "created for baby with mommy in mind!"

From the oh so soft fabrics to the charming colors, these blankees are exquisite! Each one is handmade with an embossed moon and stars pattern on one side, the softest chamois suede you have ever felt on the other, and a plush satin trim embellishing the edges.

Measuring approximately 29" square, blankees are available in five color combinations: signature pink and blue, yellow/natural, lilac/white and white/natural (with the option of a white or a chocolate border). The newest addition to The Blankee Company's color combination arrives this month and is the signature pink and blue with a chocolate border.


Please don't let the delicate fabrics deceive you, the blankee is expertly tailored and extremely durable. Caring for your blankee is a snap as they are made of 100% polyester…. this company has thought of everything! The blankees can be machine washed in cold water (gentle cycle) and tumbled dry on low heat.

After seeing and feeling the blankee myself, I am now captivated. As each blankee arrives beautifully wrapped in its own form fitted box and tied with a white satin bow, this is truly the perfect gift for a newborn. Because what touches your baby should also touch their lives, a blankee from The Blankee Company is sure to be an heirloom.


- Meg

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Busy Bee Announcements

The second your newborn baby enters the world, you want to share the news with everyone! What better way than with a custom-made, beautiful birth announcement? The Busy Bee Announcements are just that…lovely, classy, and modern birth announcements of your little one.

Busy Bee Announcements offer several choices…from the mounted photo cards to the envelopments…each design is customizable and personalized. My favorite is the envelopment announcements, which may be printed in a 5"x 5" or 5"x 7" format.

Your recipients will be delighted to peel back the four points of the envelope to find your precious baby's picture underneath; like your baby is the center of a beautiful flower. Inside, the birth announcement is mounted, which allows for easy framing if so desired. Also, the envelopments come with mailing envelopes and round stickers for sealing.

If you are like me, and need to visualize what you are ordering "in hand", Busy Bee Announcements offers a sample pack of announcements for a nominal price. Sample packs for girls, boys, or multiples, may be ordered in the 5"x 5" or 5"x 7" format.

To order a sample pack of announcements, or to view other products and details, visit the website
Busy Bee Announcements

Get a jump on the holiday season...
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- Andi

The Patchwork Bear

Today I received the most beautiful pillow. It is not just any pillow; it was "handmade with love" from The Patchwork Bear. I just love the size of it, approximately 6+" wide by 8" deep and I know the tooth fairy will see it immediately as she makes her nocturnal travels because it hangs from a beautiful satin ribbon.

The message:
"Tooth fairy, tooth fairy, come and take a peek!
There's a tooth in my pillow…please come while I sleep!"

is computer printed text and delightfully hand painted with a moon and a star to wish upon, and signed by Jennifer Cura, the artist.

I especially like the contrast of the soft green chenille fabric on the front with the whimsical soft cotton fabric portraying not only sleeping child but the delightful and energetic tooth fairy on the back where there is the ever important wide and deep pocket.

This pillow is truly a treasure, soft and comforting, tender in its concept, beautifully designed and constructed and a great value for the price ($15).
It is all that one could ever "wish for".


- AJ

Personalization is available for an additional $5.
Be sure to take a look at all the beautiful hand crafted items. From baby quilts and matching bears to lovey blankets and full nursery designs, there is always something new to love at The Patchwork Bear.

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La Baby Couture

Looking for a baby shower gift that's not boring, trite or flavorless?
Well, this item is for you!!!
Introducing the unique, fun, hand crafted "Nursery Wipe Case" by La Baby Couture…

A wipe case that is both practical and stylish!

Practical because the case itself, like the ones you are used to, is made of plastic so it is easy to clean and lightweight, has an easy opening and a generous size. But, to the contrary of the wipe cases you are used to, stylish because it is covered by the most colorful fabrics and printed matters you could ever imagine: polka dots, cowboys, animals, princesses, dancers, etc.

No need to worry when baby's eyes see all the little "treasures" to explore on it (trims, bobbles, ribbons...): the assemblage of the fabric and the little details on the case is well done and sturdy.


For the little fashionable explorers, there is even more to explore on the road with the "Travel Baby Wipe Cases": double the functionality and the fun!
"Who said diaper duty can't be fabulous!"

For more information on the La Baby Couture wipe cases, please visit the web site, where you will also discover more baby items: La Baby Couture and on eBay La Baby Couture Boutique

Whats Hot For Tots readers can save $5 off any order by using coupon code "525" at checkout.

Fabuleusement vôtre,