What expecting mom wouldn’t love this? Capture baby’s first candid with this chic “I heart you already” frame by Bonnie Marcus! Baby shower on the calendar? This 5 X 7 frame is sure to be a hit! Backgrounds come in pink, blue and green. $20 at www.bonniemarcus.com.
Road trip with the kiddos? Connect this Belkin Rockstar to any portable DVD player and you have an instant movie experience, while mom and dad can jam to 80′s music up front. This multi-headphone splitter lets you plug in to 5 other headphones! Works great with iPods, MP3 players and other portable devices too – so the kids can opt to skip Mom’s “Best of Journey” car karaoke sessions. I know – the nerve! $20 at www.belkin.com.
Newbie moms and dads may love this! The Shutter Buddy is a snapshot sidekick to help you score that priceless shot. Since infants see bold, contrasting colors and patterns like black and white best, this attachment is a smart way to grab their attention. The Shutter Buddy attaches to most point and click cameras. It’s light and folds for compact storage. Happy snapping! $20 at amazon.com.
Great gift for Mom! ME! Bath Shower Sorbet body scrubs are a sweet assault on the senses, as it gently exfoliates away. These ice cream pints, with flavors like Papaya Nectar, Gotta Have it Pomegranate, Strawberry Kiwi, Choco-holic and more, are rich in jojoba oil (great to unblock pores) and Vitamin E. $28 a pint at mebath.com.
Perfect for work at home moms! This handy Office Wally is a slick way to have all your office and/or family needs at your fingertips. Sturdy pouches can hold everything from important folders and mail to phone, keys and glasses. The smart magnet whiteboard is perfect to jot down reminders and ideas. Personalize the clear sleeves with photos or kiddie art. $40 at www.kangaroom.com.
Here’s a gentle option for baby clothes and other delicate apparel! Soak is a rinse-free wash that cleans fabrics in as little as 15 minutes. Use it as a hand wash or in the washer (works in high efficiency models too) to clean your fine apparel items. Available in a variety of delicious scents (even scentless if you prefer) for about $16 depending where you buy. Learn more at www.soakwash.com.
Here’s a neat green on-the-go option! Saky Sacks are resusable bags that can hold up to 25 pounds of stuff. They are cute enough to compliment your outfit – compact enough to carry those last minute purchases. Find a style you like at www.sakysacks.com. Each sack will run you about $25.
Whether it’s a new baby announcement, shower, or any celebration, have fun customizing your big news with Pose Prints. Create an eye-catching look-alike pose for your stationary. Invitations, note cards, magnets, recipe cards and more are available. Learn more at www.poseprints.com.
For moms who love to entertain, goodbye stiff aprons and frumpy smocks! Flirty Aprons are a chic option to dress up and protect from splashes, while pulling off a flawless event. Lots of mod styles available. Of course attention to entertaining details include looking fab while doing it – hello! Prices start at $24 at www.flirtyaprons.com.
For a family camping or beach trip, check out this cooler and stereo in one! The Lil’ Buddy by Burton has a built-in water resistant speakers complete with headphone jack to connect to your iPod, MP3 player, CD player and more! Lots of great styles to choose from, currently $60 at www.burton.com. Works with AA batteries. The stereo portion even detaches for an instant boom box!