HAIR BOWS from ALIBUGBOWTIQUE - Super cute hand-made bows, by Alibug Bowtique. Lots to choose from at her Etsy shop, but I love her for her large selection of colors and my preference for sizes through custom orders. For an expanded review, click HERE.  

SHEEX™ CRIB SHEETS - Moisture-wicking, temperature controlling, super soft, elastic all the way around, luxury crib sheets. AMAZING!For an expanded review, click HERE.  

LITTLE DIVAS DESIGNS  - birth announcements, invitations, and cards. Pick from her vast portfolio or work with her to design your own. For an expanded review, click HERE.

DIAPER RASH SNAKE OIL REMEDY  - Combine these three ingredients to make a highly effective diaper rash remedy (and prevention). For an expanded review, click HERE.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FLASH CARDS (SIGN2ME) - Easy to use flash cards for teaching yourself American Sign Language, in turn used to teach your kids.  Various packs available.  We purchased ours on Amazon for about $11.99 a pack.  For an expanded review, click HERE.  

TUMBLER (CARLISLE FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS) AND FLATWARE (ONEIDA) - Dinnerware doesn't have to be plastic and of primary colors. We like these child-size tumblers and flatware that, under five inches, fit their toddlery hands just right. For an expanded review, click HERE.  

FORMULA MIXER (PRINCE LIONHEART) - A battery-operated formula mixer especially useful during the bottle stage.  Because with two screaming hungry infants, EVERY SECOND COUNTS.  Get yours at Babies R Us for about $3.99 (battery not included).  For an expanded review, click HERE. 

SCHLEICH TOYS - Modeled from nature and meticulously handpainted, Schleich, a German toy manufacturer, produces these beautiful and life-like farm, wild, and sea animals. For an expanded review, click HERE.  

READY, SET, GO! CARS (PARENTS MAGAZINE) - Zippy little pull-and-go cars that keep kids busy indoors and out. Good for 10 month olds up to 100 year olds. Got ours as hand-me-overs, but seen at Target as a four-car set for $18.  For an expanded review, click HERE. 

TERRY DUCK TOY (UNDER THE NILE) - Gifted to us by our Pastor, from green baby boutique, Bebe Verde. Dampen and refrigerate as a chewable teether, distract them during a bath, then toss in the washing machine to clean.  For an expanded review, click HERE. 

PREMIUM MAPLE WOODEN BLOCKS (BARCLAY WOODS) - Inspire imagination with these high quality premium maple wood blocks. We ordered ours from Kidbean.com (43 pieces, 19 shapes, $77 bucks), thanks in part to a contribution from Grandpa Ali. For an expanded review, click HERE. 

YOOKIDOO SWAP N' GO SNAIL (INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS) - A melodic moving snail that spins his shell by pushing on his tail. He The shells are also a stacking toy. We purchased ours for $34 on Amazon.  For an expanded review, click HERE.