Any local Flagstaff/Northern Arizona crafters/artisans I would be happy to review your toys and age appropriate (2-4 year old) children’s products.  If you sew, woodwork, make cool stuff  etc. I would love to review your LOCAL products, and give my honest and my daughters honest opinions. Any products submitted would not be returned, as taking toys from a toddler, ain’t quite as easy as taking candy from a baby…

I would love to discover more locally made stuff for my daughter. Stuff that is eco-friendly and safe. I make tutu’s myself (I have been doing them for a few years) for my DD’s second B-day the theme was the Terrible Tutu’s (I made a tutu for all the girls at her party), and dabble in felt food (very fun), so I wouldn’t want to review those.  I have a sewing machine, a really nice one that was my dads, but no place to keep it, YET! DH and I are selling some furniture, so hopefully our home is in order soon. DH REALLY wants to learn to sew himself.

I am looking for reusable bags on ETSY…

As a side not, the Ziploc Evolve bags are so thin, having to use extras after they tear, more than negates the enviro-friendly factor.They do NOT get the FM seal of approval.

I read books 1-8, and I have been eagerly awaiting a good deal on the DVD’s, so today we went and got them. We are watching one or 2 tonight. We don’t have premium cable, so we have to watch on DVD….

Also at Target organic cotton sheet sets, only 250 TC, so maybe not the softest, but neither are crib sheets.

DD’s full sheet set was less than $21, so I think  a great deal. I finally decided on a comforter for her, too. From Pottery Barn, Woodlands Organic Duvet Cover. On sale for $79, but I got it cheaper on e-bay. So for a duvet cover and sheets less than $85, all organic. I think I did pretty well!I like the pattern, whimsical but not “kiddish”. Bright colors natural patterns… The tree mural should look cool with it.

Merry Christmas.

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The Wikki Stix were her fav, of course the least expensive item!

Guest Post: Fun with the 2009 Target Catalog.

Stereotyping…

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So, DD has been getting out of her crib for a bit, and since our crib was involved in a recall, we have decided to just put her in a full bed…Her crib converts to a fullsize headboard/footboard, so we don’t have to buy that,  and since we wouldn’t be comfortable putting another baby in it, it gives it a new life.  Man, oh man, the decisions involved now, not to mention the COST!!!!!!!!!!

We want a decent mattress for her, one that will last and we are leaning towards latex, it seems to be safer and more environmentally friendly…The cost should come out to be about the same, or a bit less than conventional. With latex, you don’t need a box spring, so for kiddos they are lower, which is cool.  We have a down comforter, that should work… So now we have to pick colors for her room, pick a duvet cover, and get some sheets. We have decided to paint a tree on her wall.  Kinda like this vinyl on Etsy. DH is really artistic, and it should come out pretty cool. So the big thing to find is an organic duvet cover UNDER $100…

DH talked to his mom about helping us pay for this, and this is another time I know my parents would have stepped up to help, like grandparents do… My MIL said maybe, as if we were asking for some huge favor for us, when we are asking for her grandchild… She sent $50 for X-mas, which I appreciate, BUT a little more for the bed would REALLY help us out, too.

DD’s crib bedding was this pattern. by Glenna Jean. So very neutral, which I like. I hate pink, I really can’t stand frilly, cutesy, shabby chic, or prissy stuff. I also HATE character bedding, my daughter doesn’t need Dora, Barbie or some other giant Ad for crapola on her bed.

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INSOMNIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think it may be related to my tumor, though.Maybe once I am on medication my insomnia will go away, my energy will be back, and I can lose weight easier! The thyroid is SERIOUS business!

And I removed a grievance, as I *think* it annoyed someone, I am not trying to be a bitch, but this is a place where I feel I  can write whatever, sometimes I forget I am not 100% anonymous…. I sometimes forget some people reading may know people I am talking about, my bad. Although sarcasm is hard to detect “via paper”. But I re-read a comment, and I detected something. So once again my apologies.