A Dream World For Baby Furniture

Halley, an Italian children's furniture brand is on a mission to help parents creates luxury and fantasy rooms for their children.  Their design concept is simply marvelous!

Children's Room Wall Decor Ideas

I discovered these story telling picture frames designed for use in children's rooms.  The company, Was A House, is an international company and does not deliver in the USA.  We immediately got to work creating these ourselves for clients.  They are conversation pieces and are simple to make.

Instructions

1.  Take an old or new picture frame
2.  Discard the glass
3.  Spray paint the frame with any color you like
4.  Cut fabric 1/4 inch longer than discarded glass
5.  Cut card board same size as discarded glass
6.  Staple or glue fabric over cardboard, then secure it in side frame with frame backing
7.  Use crazy glue to attach sentimental items from baby's life in center of frame

Favorite items to use are baby's hospital band, first pair of shoes, favorite toy or birthday party invitation are all unique items that can be used.















These are fun to make and will help to preserve baby's milestones.

Kids on Luxe Baby Nursery Crib Collection

Meet the Kids On Luxe nursery collection.

The crib.


The changing table


The company also manufactures an oval crib which converts into two chairs for kids and is available in several colors.

Romina Furniture for Children's Rooms

Furniture Spotlight.

Romina Furniture offers a good life from day one.

The genuine European design and manufacturing, a thorough understanding of family lifestyle and aspirations, adds up to their tradition and expertise in wood craftsmanship for continually adding value and quality to your home every day.

There is no greater satisfaction on a professional level than to see your work becoming a little angel’s 1st furniture, 1st home, where he or she will grow healthy and strong to take on the challenges of this journey called “Life”. 

We invite you to see, touch and feel a Romina product for you will instantly discover they are not making furniture because it is their business, but because it is their passion.

  

 

  

For The Entrepreneurial Mom-To-Be

Pregnancy Diary Vol. I: Baby on the Way!

By Ellen Seidman

It's hard to believe that I'm already 14 weeks pregnant! Now that I'm officially in my second trimester and my energy has boomeranged back, I no longer feel the urge to crawl beneath my desk every afternoon to nap. And I can stay up past 8:00 p.m! 

By some stroke of luck, I've managed to escape morning sickness. Sure, I had a couple of queasy moments, but I sipped lemonade and downed potato chips -- my friend Wendy's remedy -- and it worked. 

Is there really a baby growing in my belly? This all feels so surreal. I think I haven't fully absorbed this baby thing because I've been distracted by our new house. (Yikes! -- am I qualified to be a parent if I'm referring to my unborn child as "this baby thing"?) We found out we were new homeowners on THE SAME DAY we discovered I was pregnant. The realtor called in the afternoon to say that the bid we had put in on a house in the 'burbs was accepted, and then that night I took a pregnancy test. Dave was away on business, and I was doing it just for kicks. I'd only been off the Pill for a couple of months and somehow, we figured it would take at least six months to conceive. That's been the story for most of my friends. 


Read more: Pregnancy Diary Vol. I: Baby on the Way! http://www.yourbabytoday.com/thebabycoordinator/features/pdiary1/index.html#ixzz33jRxbc4l

Balancing Work, Leisure and Love

Balancing Work, Leisure and Love after Having A Baby

By Kathryn E. Livingston

Naturally, nothing matches your love for your baby. But when you've totally given up on romance, work is a nightmare, and your personal interests seem like distant memories, it's time for a balance check.

Time management is a major issue for new mothers, observes Maryann Troiani, Ph.D., coauthor of Spontaneous Optimism (Castle Gate Publishing). "The first complaint I often hear from new moms is that they feel their time is bankrupt. They're always trying to beat the clock and just can't keep up with the demands of their new situation."

"Nobody can do any job 24 hours a day. All moms need some time off to do other things," adds Susan Heitler, Ph.D., author of The Power of Two: Secrets to a Strong & Loving Marriage (New Harbinger Publications). "Operate from the inside out," Heitler suggests. "If you're depressed or stressed, none of the other pieces will work. It's just like when you're on an airplane -- if there's a shortage of oxygen, you're told to put the mask on yourself first because you can't help others if you're not breathing!"

How can new moms find a better balance?

Make Love a Priority
Research shows that when couples enjoy loving, happy, optimistic lives together, they're more likely to raise emotionally stable children, says Maryann Troiani. Attention, appreciation, and affection toward your partner will enhance your baby's emotional environment. That doesn't mean you need to plan a complicated, romantic getaway; the solution can be as simple as turning off the TV and spending an hour with your mate chatting over a glass of wine or a cup of tea. 

Ease Back Into a Working Schedule
Instead of plunging into a full-time workday, try to build some balance into the transition. "Take one small step at a time," advises Troiani. "Women who put a lot of energy into their baby and then try to put just as much into work will just drain their batteries dry." If possible, ease back into work; try two or three days to start, or ask if you can work at home for part of the week. 

Read more: Balancing Work, Leisure and Love After Having a Baby http://www.yourbabytoday.com/thebabycoordinator/features/balancing_life/index.html#ixzz33jOvlu5K

Product Spot - Ubabub Pod Crib

The Pod Crib is a cozy cocoon-shaped crib with smooth, rounded edges for a distinct modern look. Innovative clear acrylic sides with star-shaped cutouts allow for an unimpeded view inside the crib, making checking on baby simple. Plus, it's easy to assemble, clean and maintain. The Pod Crib also includes a custom-fitted mattress, toddler bed conversion kit and features two adjustable mattress positions.

Roselle
The Children Lifestyles Stylist

Tips For Cleaning Your Children's Rooms

Keeping your child's room clean is essential to avoid allergies and other ailments.  In addition to your basic cleaning routines, pay special attention to the chemicals in the products you use.

Tips for cleaning your child's room are:

Ventilate the premises daily - it is very important that a child's room is aired out daily.  Leave the windows open so that fresh air can circulate the room;
 
Select green products - Avoid cleaning products with strong smells.  Instead use products with a neutral or odorless aroma.

Vacuum Vacuum Vacuum - Don't just vacuum the floor, use on upholstered armchairs, cushions, curtains, even in baby's crib. Once a week vacuum the crib or bed mattress.

Change the bedding twice a week - Along with changing sheets and pillowcases also wash pillow cushions and mattress pad.
 
Wash stuffed toys - although beautiful and give a special charm in the decor, stuffed animals tend to accumulate dust. Therefore they should be washed regularly.

Keep children out of their rooms when you are cleaning.  Often times they are very sensitive to allergies.

Happy cleaning.

Roselle