Online bargains

If there is one thing I love, it's a good bargain! One tip I can give you is to join the email list for all the stores you frequent. This can be a lot of stores, if like me, you find yourself in a constant state of commerce. So You could even set up a separate email account just for this purpose. Free shipping coupons galore and special deals abound for those in the know. If you are saving for a big purchase (like furniture) wait until a great coupon or sale. You will also be notified of that sale well in advance. Happy hunting!

One toy to rule them all...

Almost every child has "the one toy". The item that goes everywhere with them and could only be left behind by accident. For us, those toys come from Jellycat. H has the large pink corduroy cat pictured above. Today H helped to choose one for E. A medium sized beige bunny with extremely long ears was the winner. They are made of many different materials and come in a variety of sizes and species. Wooly mammoth anyone? But the thing these cute and addictively cuddly animals do have in common is how shockingly soft they are. Seriously, it's tough for Hubs and me to stop touching them. Get two or three for when one is tragically lost.

Fluttery Nursery

This is actually my infants nursery. The walls are beige. The colors are pink, white, green and beige, I think it looks pretty cute, but I can't wait for her to share with her sister. Two twin beds is just too sweet! The alphabet cards are the artwork as well as the preserved butterflies from a shop in Florida. The pink and white fabric is her dust ruffle with the stripe frog sheets. You like?

E's Nursery by urbandwellermom on Polyvore.com

Double trouble.

I found this years ago when I was pregnant with H and just thought it would be the sweetest baby gift for twins. But then again, I think it would be great for any number of children, as long as there is someone to sit on the other end. Seesaws are the cat's pajamas. At $60 I am calling this a bargain!

Wild thing, you make my heart sing.

As I have 2 little girls, of course want a little boy. We all want what we don't have, eh? So being the planner that I am, I have been thinking of nursery designs for some time. I hate the look that happens when you buy a "set". It is so forced, not creative, too "matchy matchy". So I look to bring together a room by a central idea. With the upcoming release of the movie, I thought Where the Wild Things Are would translate into a fantastic nursery. It not only has the characters from the book, but also a forest type theme, as the book took place in ... the forest.

Where the wild things are by urbandwellermom on Polyvore.com

I went w/ an apple green, white, grey, and brown scheme. The boat mobile reminds me of the boat Max took to find the mythical place. There many stuffed animals of the characters and I would love to see them on a white wooden shelf w/ books. The wall decals make it more woody for me and the lamps keep it sweet. BTW: I only buy lamps and furniture for a child's room, that I would use in the rest of the house. I think it helps them to grow up with it. Also be on the look out for tribute art. Look at places like ebay and etsy. I like the twiggy bedding too. Did you know you can buy fabric and take it to some dry cleaners and they can make bedding for you? You can! And to finish it off there are beige walls (to let the green and grey pop) and a gauzy drape (it reminded me of the sails from the boat or a tent in the woods). Do you like it?

Balloons were never cuter!

This is just such a sweet gift for a family. Each ballon can be part of a family tree or just list names of people who are there always supporting a family or child. It is a pricey gift at $150 but I also see it as an heirloom. Just too sweet. You can even personalize the little clothespin person holding all of those treasured balloons.

Wall dolls

I stumbled upon these wall decals a few weeks ago and absolutely love them for a little girls room. They can be played with a repositioned without damage to the wall! My girls will love these! They are a bit pricey, but they function as both a toy and decor.

image via hipinfant

Babylegs!!!

One of my favorite products for the munchkins! Babylegs are an urban dwellers best friend! They are simply leg warmers that cover from ankle to hip. Why these are so useful is because they function as pants while allowing much less invasive diaper changes. Great for for the middle of the night! They protect sensitive knees during crawling as well. And as your child gets a little older they can be worn on the arms under a tee-shirt to make the look and warmth of layers without the bulk. I love ours! They come in a zillion colors and patterns and even in organic! At about $12 a pair I call them a bargain!

Chillin' at the crib

What item out here is more synonymous with babies than the crib?

After going through a disaster crib the first time around I did major research for E's vessel to Slumberland. Here is the conclusion! The Jenny Lind Crib by Delta. It is available at Babies R Us and also on their website. The crib is moronically simple to put together, requiring no tools whatsoever. It is gender neutral and can be used for modern or traditional decor. The reviews are fantastic and plentiful! Many reviewers make a point to say the crib had been used for all of their children. Conviently the product changes to a toddler bed as well! Priced at just $130 I call it a bargain!

image via Babies R Us

Double the fun!

This is the new stroller we bought. We love it! The seats can face each, or either direction, and are approved up to 40 pounds. The sunshades are huge and the girls seem really comfortable. The seats have to come off to fold down the stroller and it is a little heavy, but it is a double here folks! I wanted one that was not a side by side as I want to continue shopping, but either child can sit in either seat. Test drive one if you are in the market! At $210 I'm calling it a bargain.

image via Babies R Us