JJ Cole Strollers and Gear – New for 2012

Oops they did it again! One of our favourite brands has outdone themselves – again. Always practical and stylish – but most importantly - always reasonably priced!

JJ Cole’s newest additions, arriving in early 2012:

The JJ Cole Broadway Stroller easily converts from bassinet mode to a toddler seat for fashionable versatility. With full 360 degree spin, adjustable handle height and multiple positions for your child, the Broadway is fully customizable to fit your needs. Easily switch styles with six additional color swap canopies. How great is that? No need to commit. It’s bad enough that you have a huge selection of strollers to choose from – only to have to also commit to a colour. With JJ Cole’s color swap canopies you can change canopy colors to suit your mood! Your Broadway stroller is instantly restyled with a different easy-on canopy color.

A lightweight stroller that is both stylish and durable, the JJ Cole Monroe Stroller is perfect for every outing. Its ability to convert into a travel system with the JJ Cole Newport Car Seat just made your life easier. Also featuring an adjustable 130 degree back which reclines for child’s comfort and color swap canopies to change things up depending on your mood.

It doesn’t end there! New to Gingerbread Monkeys from JJ Cole:

• Crib Bedding Sets for boys and girls
• Nursery decor accessories
• Sleep Sacks

We look forward to many more great things to come from JJ Cole – tried, tested and a true favourite!

Things Babies Born in 2011 Will Never Know

I recently came across an interesting article on Yahoo Finance about a list of things babies born in 2011 will never know. Among the most interesting, for me anyways, are those things that are intangible: the separation of work and home; forgetting friends or anything else for that matter; and being able to hide.

The separation of work and home: When you’re carrying an email-equipped computer in your pocket, it’s not just your friends who can find you — so can your boss. For kids born this year, the wall between office and home will be blurry indeed.

Forgotten friends: Remember when an old friend would bring up someone you went to high school with, and you’d say, “Oh yeah, I forgot about them!” The next generation will automatically be in touch with everyone they’ve ever known even slightly via Facebook.

Forgotten anything else: Kids born this year will never know what it was like to stand in a bar and incessantly argue the unknowable. Today the world’s collective knowledge is on the computer in your pocket or purse. And since you have it with you at all times, why bother remembering anything?

Hiding: Not long ago, if you didn’t answer your home phone, that was that — nobody knew if you were alive or dead, much less where you might be. Now your phone is not only in your pocket, it can potentially tell everyone — including advertisers — exactly where you are.

The full article is available here.

New Arrivals by New Arrivals Inc.

We’re happy to say that we’ve finally found a brand of bedding we feel is quite comparable to our long-time favourite, Serena & Lily. Please give a warm round of applause to New Arrivals Inc.

New Arrivals, Inc. started almost a decade ago, literally in Tori Swaim’s garage. She had this “nagging” idea for a box that would cleverly disguise those pesky, but always necessary baby wipes. Tori’s Hide-a-Wipe Boxes were followed by a high end line of various nursery decor items and accessories, bedding and furniture products. New Arrivals, Inc. is truly your one-stop-shop to design and outfit the perfect baby nursery.

We’ve started by adding a few of New Arrival Inc.’s 3 Piece Crib Sets. More to come …creating the perfect personalized space made easy with New Arrivals Inc.’s collection of Wooden Wall Hanging Letters, Fabric Wall Letters, Small Polka Dot Letters, Cursive Hanging Letters, Large Cursive Wall Letters, Small Hanging Wooden Letters, Block Letters & Framed Letters. Plus, New Arrival Inc.’s Bedding for kids and grown-ups: full, twin and queen sets coming soon.

Back to Cool

The phrase “back to school” gives me the heebie geebies. Maybe because it stirs up some bad memories for me. Ok, so I had issues with separation anxiety for a lot longer than most. That said, I’m going to use the term “back to cool” because we have some really cool school accessories for your little rascals.

First up, LunchSkins Reusable Snack, Sandwich and Sub bags by 3 Green Moms. Although it looks like a little bag, reusable LunchSkins can make a big difference! Disposable plastic may have seemed like a great idea in 1964, but our standards have changed. Today, we look for products that are healthy for us and healthy for our planet, particularly things we use on a daily basis like disposable plastic baggies.

Dabbawalla Bags’ mission is simple: design fun, functional bags that appeal to both kids and adults while promoting social responsibility. Dabbawalla Bags are crafted by sewers who earn fair wages in safe working conditions. Dabbawalla Bags are crafted out of an innovative, eco-friendly, neoprene-like material that has earned the rigorous Oeko-Tex 100 standard of safety in textiles and they’re machine-washable!

A long-time celebrity favorite, Beatrix NY is a New York City based company that puts adorable characters and colorful graphics on simple, practically designed products made with a focus on quality and ease of use.

To round out our selection, Lunch Punch Sandwich Cutters are food cutters designed to keep the most amount of bread when cutting the crust off your sandwich. Cutters in the shapes of critters and puzzle pieces allow for a fun lunch with minimal waste.

To see our entire Back To Cool selection, visit that section of our store.

Serena & Lily Wake Up The Room

Serena & Lily Marni Duvet

Just when we thought they couldn’t do one better, Serena & Lily has introduced some fresh new prints sure to liven up any room. My personal fave, Marni. If the perfect shade of yellow exists, I think this might be it. Paired with Serena & Lily’s clean-lined white medallion print, Marni adds just the right punch of color and contrast.

Then there is Mandara: marries influences from architectural details to vintage tiles with Serena & Lily’s signature fresh California style, in a palette that hints at seaside tropics.

Serena & Lily Mandara Duvet

Serena & Lily’s new duvets also include Holt with campy stripes in army green that are brought to life with a tangy pop of orange piping. For those who crave a quieter bed, the Navy Border Duvet or Berry Border Duvet offer a beautiful layering piece that allows you to start simple and add on as you desire. Dial it up with sheets in a bold color and pattern, or keep it clean and classic––whatever suits your style.

Better still, Serena & Lily is currently having a SALE on some of their best selling pieces. Shop now for the best selection! Sale ends on August 23rd.