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Without further ado, we would like to present to you, our FABULOUS readers our Definitive 2008 Holiday Gift Guide!  Please check it out and stay tuned over the next 6 weeks for some of our best HOLIDAY SWAG ALERTS ever as well as many EXCLUSIVE discounts, tips and tricks!!!  Please make sure to sign our guest book, too, at the bottom of the page, and tell us what you think!

Happy Holidays from your Favorite Elves!!!

Susan T., our winner of PHIL&TEDS TRAVELLER SWAG last week, was warmly welcomed this past Friday by our good friends at Regal Lager in Kennesaw, GA.  She had the opportunity to tour their facility and get up-close and personal with all of the fantastic products that they offer!  Kid gear gadgets and strollers galore - test drive anyone?!?!  (We’re still a little pink with envy.) 

(Pictured left to right - Sharina Richardson-Online Marketing Coordinator, Susan T.-Phil&Teds Traveller winner, Elisabeth Bergoo-Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator)

Susan said “Everything was very unique and so useful!  I was amazed by the metoo, and the strollers or ‘buggies’ as they call them are just so wonderful!  I love the versatility and quality of the Phil&Teds products.”  

Keep checking back with us for more great reviews and SWAG ALERTS from Phil&Teds and others including their super chic new Vibe Uptown InLine Stroller and Susan’s favorite - the MeToo tabletop highchair!  All of this and more just for you, our Favorite Readers.

How many new mothers struggle with getting enough sleep due to the fact that their new little bundle won’t?  It is an age old problem, and any new product claiming to help is at least worth a try, right? 

We recently found the Sound Sleep for Babies CD that we believe to be the next big thing that new moms can’t live without.  Anyone remember the Boppy?  Okay, well this is slotted in line to be the next MUST HAVE on every girl’s registry!!  

According to Sound Science, the creators of the CD, “The secret is a phenomenon called the WombEffect™, which takes recordings from the womb combined with mother’s rested heartbeat, and digitally processes them with special technology to mimic how it sounded underwater to the prenatal baby.  The results are phenomenal. Babies instantly recognize the most peaceful, comfortable and safe place, the womb, calming their fears and putting them to sleep fast.” 

It makes sense, has won a ton of awards internationally, and at only $19.95 you just can’t lose!  Give the gift of sleep!  Click HERE for more info on where to buy.  Wishing sweet dreams to moms, dads and babies everywhere!

We recently got the chance to try out the super chic M1 Carrier from Lascal - a very innovative Swedish line of high quality children’s products. It is by far the most comfortable carrier on the market for both mother and baby and has so many other great features! It is naturally antibacterial due to its Bamboo fabric components (yayee!!!), and the Bamboo fabric top cover removes in a snap for easy cleaning and also functions as a canopy against sun and wind!!! So, go-go Gadget Baby Carrier!

What do we absolutely love about the M1 ? We love the gadgety “double click” and lock buttons that you can trust to hold your little sweetie snug and secure. Once you hear the second click, you know you’re good to go. We love the lightweight and very breathable high-tech ventilated fabric that it is made of so much too! This is a MUST for hotter climates. It is also so sporty that daddy will love wearing it - BIG plus - let’s give mom a break guys!

Again, we love the fact that the Bamboo Fabric parts (colored) are naturally antibacterial! That alone gets it two big thumbs up from us for being safe for baby, and clean! It’s almost like it cleans itself (okay, not really), but it is easily machine washable, and actually comes out still looking new - much unlike the first carrier that I bought from a competitor that actually cost the same. It comes out of the wash like an absolute champ!

We also love that you get very effective lumbar back support without having to don that “first carrier” that resembled more of a heavy-lifting brace. Not all that flattering in our opinion, and yes, I do plan on allowing the M1 to help me to move on from that “first carrier” experience:)!

We simply have to have “it all”, and this is it! It is also so comfortable to wear… it’s like it just hugs your body! It supports your back very well, and this is coming from someone with a back problem. We really love this one, and of course that is why we are bringing it to you as one of our Favorite Things !

The M1 retails for $129.99 and comes in 5 sporty colors. You can also buy additional top covers to rotate or change colors of you like! If you would like more information, please visit the Lascal or Regal+Lager websites, www.lascal.se or www.regallager.com . The M1 can also be purchased at Target.com and RightStart.com as well as many other stores that can be found on the Regal+Lager website.

Phil&teds has done a simply amazing job on their Double Inline Sport Stroller! It’s a fear that I think most of us stylin’ mommas have when upgrading from any of the ever-chic single models out there - that we are officially starting down the road to becoming a candidate for Oprah ’s next “I Let Myself Go” show. With the Phil&teds Double Inline Sport , this no longer becomes an issue. Hooray! (But anyway Oprah , if you are listening, that makeover would still be truly wonderful!)

Luxurious form and unbeatable function in one great package describes this stroller perfectly. It is a brilliant design and the ultimate all-in-one for any chic family on the go. It’s like a Swiss Army Knife met the new Range Rover Sport, and they had a baby stroller together…follow me:)? It incorporates luxury, excellent craftsmanship, uncomparable functionality and a really stylish look.

Specifically, I loved the noticeably comfortable adjustable handle, the smoothness of it’s movement and tight turning radius the most. It really handles so well! I also thought it was so clever how the front wheel locks into place for function as a jogging stroller, and then releases to be the smoothest steering ever!

My very favorite thing about the stroller is it’s unique totally-flat newborn position which is best for babies, while the toddler sits securely on top! This double kit system allows two kids to share the same stroller in many different configurations. Also, an infant car seat can snap in securely with their infant car seat attachment.

With the writers’ strike over and the Oscars quickly approaching, you can rest assured in the fact that although the Best Film is still anyone’s guess, the Best Double Stroller is the Phil&teds Double Inline Sport . If you don’t believe us, just ask Brooke Shields, Jennifer Garner, Gwenyth Paltrow, Christy Turlington, Christian Bale, or Russel Crowe since it is said to be their little ones’ favorite ride around town! Also look for our upcoming review of their super sleek new model The Phil&teds Double Inline Vibe!

Okay, now back to the red carpet!

How about some ultra hip, incredibly useful, flawlessly designed products that are of the absolute highest quality… any takers?

Boon is a fabulous company that makes a wide array of baby and kid gear from gadgety potty chairs to spacey modernistic high chairs to super funky storage systems . Their products are all so functional and look so incredibly good at the same time! It’s so nice to find that combination…form AND function! We reviewed their Frog Pod with bath spout and bath toys that sells at Costco , and their Trio Elite Animal Bag .

The Frog Pod is absolutely fabulous. We loved it’s function the most as it is a very efficient bath toy and product storage solution, but it is so darned cute at the same time! It is super ergonomically designed and very easy to install permanently (with included adhesive strips) or temporarily (with included suction cups). It’s very Kermit meets Martha, if you ask us. The included bath spout cover was so cool too! It spouts the water out in a very fun way and will even dispense your favorite bubble bath at the touch of a button! They were really thinking with this one too! The package, as sold at www.costco.com , also includes a very fun set of toys and little bath accessories and sells for only $44.99 including shipping! Beat that!

The other very unique product that we reviewed from Boon is their Trio Elite Animal Bag . It is definitely for the family who has everything but deserves more! It is so comfy to sit on and is the most fun way to store your stuffed animals, pillows, blankets, or whatever… ever! It is made of this incredibly luxurious shag fabric with mesh see through windows. The quality of the materials and construction is way above and beyond and it really makes a statement of taste and style. It can also be found at www.costco.com and is $299.99 including shipping, which is a great deal since the suggested retail on this baby is $399.99!

The Flip Video Camera - It is the hottest video camera out there with the everyday user in mind. It’s portability is unparalleled and it is SO easy to use. They make different models ranging from around $119 to $179 that record from 30 to 60 minutes. It also comes in a bunch of different colors, our favorite being pink - big shock!

It would be a great gift for anyone as it is SO useful and insanely simple. It has converted me into a YouTuber and all of our friends and family are so happy! We are flipping over The Flip! Visit www.theflip.com for more information, or get a great deal on one at www.costco.com!