Allison's Wonderland

Allison's Wonderland is a new shop on Etsy that boasts "creations for every daydreamer". Beautifully created and often custom made, tutu's are the order of the day. Designed by a mother of one little girl, Allison's Wonderland offers hats, shorts and now produce bags as well. Each item is carefully crafted and made with love. The fabrics and tulle are not just cute and sweet but quality too.

I was sent two gorgeous little tutu's for my daydreamers and found that while I'm no girly girl I could not resist these precious tutu's. My eldest daughter is three and just starting to play dress-up with her friends. The lavender and purple tutu she received made her day. It has an elastic waist that is easy to take on and off. It's great for those times when she needs to share it with a friend. She prances around the house in it, dancing to her music all the while dreaming of being on the big stage.

The smaller tutu for my six month old is also an elastic waist but it has a snap on the waistband to make it easier to put onto a baby. In pretty pink and brown tulle with a flowing brown with pink polka dotted ribbon this tutu creates instant adorable snap shots. Some tulle can be scratchy but Allison's Wonderland tutus are made from a softer tulle that won't irritate a little ones skin. Just look here at Valley Girl's baby who is wearing one.

Allison's Wonderland products are creations made from love. Each item is constructed in a smoke-free home with the utmost care. All tutus are packed in larger boxes so they won't be crushed in transit. The items are affordable ranging from $10-17. When you buy one you can feel good knowing that not only will it make an excellent one-of-a-kind gift for a friend or child but that you are helping out a Mompreneur as well.

MPR Rating: Five Stars.


Allison's Wonderland has teamed up with other EcoNest Moms to create a simply amazing giveaway! Just comment to enter and a winner will be chosen at random on May 15. Deadline is 12 noon EST. Remember to include an email address so I can contact you if you are the winner. No email address automatically excludes you from the giveaway.

GIVEAWAY includes:


Tutu, winner picks colors and size, Allison's Wonderland.
Crunchy Clean Laundry Detergent - winner picks scent Crunchy Clean.
ArtsyFartsyFooFoo - pair of reusable breast pads ArtsyFartsy.
Bubble Goose Baby - pair of basic baby tooties winner picks print.
Square Pea Baby - custom skein of hand dyed wool yarn, winner picks color.
Fuzzy Wuzzy Dryer Balls - a set of dryer balls.
Appliqued Onesie or Tee Shirt, winner picks size and design from her shop Turtle and Rye.
One silhouette from Poonico Ten, any type of winners choice.

Judy's 'Extra Hand' Baby Bottle Holder

Ergonomically correct, physician-endorsed and hospital-approved Judy's Bottle Holder gives you the ability to safely feed and hold your baby with one arm while performing simple tasks with the other.

Available in five color combinations this bottle holder is safe and easy to use. It's adjustable and comfortable too. I was a bit skeptical at first. It took me a few tries to get the holder positioned right around my neck as well as with the baby but it made it a whole lot easier to do things around the house while feeding. Since then I have used the Judy's Bottle Holder when I need to have a free hand with my other child during meal or play times. I think it is a "must-have" if you have more than one child.

Bottle propping can be deleterious to a baby, both physically and emotionally. Judy's Bottle Holder ($9.50) enables parents to hold their child during feedings and still have one hand free. It works for either left or right handed people too. It helps prevent ear infections, choking and tooth decay as well.

"Unlike bottle proppers, Judy's Bottle Holder promotes proper positional feeding
and requires adult supervision."

I think this is a wonderful tool to have around the house if you have only one baby or older children. It has been tested and researched for over twelve years and has received the 'Best Product' award from Orca Communications. It makes a good gift for the parent who has everything and is reasonably priced. To order click here.

The Cupcake Courier

I am a baker by nature and one of the things I love to bake the most is cupcakes. Each year when I fund raise for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer or whenever I make cupcakes for a party I run into the same problem. How do I transport my precious beauties without smudging the frosting and using a variety of containers? Then I discovered the Cupcake Courier ($32.95) and the nice people at the company sent me one to review. All I can say is one thing: FABULOUS!

This device, invented and designed by a SoCal Mom of two, is so simple but revolutionary to us cupcake fiends. I found the plastic shell to be durable and sturdy. It isn't flimsy and has four locks, two on each side of the dome, to close it up airtight. Each of the three trays (that's 36 cupcakes!) is removable too so it is easy to not just load up or stack but also a breeze to clean. The trays fit easily into my dishwasher.

Dimensions:

Cover: 14"W; 11"H; 11"D

Base: 12.5"X16"Trays: 13.8"L; 10.4"W; 3.2"H

Cups: 1.1"deep; 3"round

While I am not transporting cupcakes to school yet, I often make them for parties, fundraisers and more. Now I have an easy and safe way to transport them without them getting messed up or sliding around. It's perfect! Even better is that it can be used as a cake courier if you remove the trays. While I already have a domed cake container it doesn't have a handle like the Cupcake Courier and it cannot hold a square or rectangular shaped cake like the Cupcake Courier can.

The Cupcake Courier comes in four stylish shades- Lemon Grass, Petal Pink, Soft Blue Sky and Saffron Yellow. It's a must-have for any baker or cupcake lover and would make an excellent holiday gift. To purchase a Cupcake Courier click here. It is also available at Bed, Bath and Beyond, Dillards, HSN and Swoozies and was featured on the Today show.

GIVEAWAY: I'm giving away one Cupcake Courier this week to a lucky reader. All you need to do to be entered to win is read a post from here, let me know which one and comment HERE at MPR with your email address (so I can contact the winner). I'll pick a winner at random on November 15.

Fun Find- Cheri Shop Jewelry

Simple, elegant and fun. That is Cheri Shop Handmade Jewelry. Based out of the DC Metro area this adorable little online store sells beautiful earrings and bracelets. The silver or gold pieces are made with real Swarovski crystals and the prices cannot be beat!













This gorgeous pair is only $25! Created by a Mom who simply needs to help her family out, her husband is sick, Cheri Shop has some seriously cute stuff. Purchase a pair and know that you are doing your good deed for the day. The vintage wooden earrings are the best!