The Best Bath Crayon You'll Ever Want to Steal from Your Kid

$6.99 - Alex Rub a Dub Star Crayon

We've only got a shower and in the pursuit of expediency and not stinking, I bring the little guy in with me each morning. At first, the novelty of the shower was enough to keep him occupied, but then he started getting bored and trying to escape. Once he discovered the door opened, nothing--not duckies, not foam letters, not toy trucks--was going to keep him in. Until I remembered they made bath crayons!

We've tried a bunch of bath crayons and the Alex Star Crayon is hands-down our favorite. Its palm-size star shape is super easy for Andrew (20 months old now) to hold and saves me from having to pick up a million tiny bath crayons. It writes wonderfully and brightly on our smooth tile walls and textured shower floor. And clean up is a breeze with a sponge or washcloth. (Skip Alex's traditional Draw In The Tub Crayons--they don't write as well and aren't good for smaller children.)

We have so much fun drawing with this crayon in the shower that Andrew wants to stay in longer--and I get to actually wash my hair! I also like to leave my husband notes on the shower wall like "I love your" or "I'll kill you the next time you leave the toilet seat up."

My only gripes: the crayon heads can wear down quickly when you have a toddler grinding them into a textured shower floor and the $6.99 replacements can burn a hole in your pocket quickly. Regardless, we'll be keeping these crayons in stock at the Rockland Mother residence--how else will I get to shave my legs??

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God Bless America - September 11, 2011

I was in downtown Manhattan on September 11th, a sophomore at NYU. I was so lucky to be a safe distance away from the World Trade Center and to have not lost anyone close to me, but the fear and pain of that day still resonates within me 10 years later. All I can do is pray for those who were lost, pray for those of us who are still in and live under the threat of terrorism, and pray for those fighting for our freedom each and every day.

God bless us all and God bless America.

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Make'em Jealous of your Address Labels (plus 10% discount code)

Lacey; 50 for $21

I am seriously coveting the circular personalized address labels over at Fun and Sassy Designs. How cute would they look slapped on the back of your next birthday invitation, thank you note, or Christmas /holiday card? I stumbled upon the Fun and Sassy website because Mama Bargains has a selection of their circular Halloween labels priced at 50% off today ($4.25 for 20). But, I'm really more in the market for everyday labels and Christmas labels, like these here beauties.

Pinkwheel; 50 for $21

Fun and Sassy also has a slew of other items if you're not into the circular, from traditional labels, to cards and gift tags too. There's free shipping on orders over $50 and you can currently get a 10% discount with code 2KL4SKL. Also, for a limited time, all orders of over 60 address labels will be doubled for free. Awesome.


Shop on, friends!

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Birthday Parties at The Playroom in Nyack

I've already told you guys how much I love The Playroom in Nyack and how we're planning to have Andrew's 2nd birthday party there this winter. Well, we had another great visit to the Playroom this week--Andrew made a great new friend in Playroom staff member Sunshine who so sweetly indulged him dragging her around by the hand to play!--and I picked up their birthday party details flyer to share with you all!

For $250 for a minimum of 10 children ($15 per additional child) the Playroom provides:

• Use of their beautiful party room for 2 hours. What's great is that the party room is not actually a sealed in room but a private area separated from the main play area by a small stair case and banister. (See this gallery of photos for a better idea.) This means that kids can go back and forth between the play area and the party area and parents can keep an eye on them from the party area as well. Also, after your 2 hours in the party room are up, kids are still welcome to hang out and play. 

• 10 party invitations ($1.00 for each additional invitation). And these are no ordinary invites--they are beautiful Dr. Seuss-themed invites. The invitation graphics are beautiful and the text is actually a Dr. Seuss-esque rhyme based on "Oh The Places You'll Go." Extremely adorable and truly special! 

• Pizza, a snack pack of guest's choice, and water or juice for each invited child. Food for adults is not included in the party package but there are a number of local eateries from which you can order.

Taxes are included in the prices above and a $125 non refundable deposit is required to hold your date.

Playroom owner and Party Co-Coordinator, Lauren, is also available to help you customize your party in a variety of ways. From hiring a clown and procuring party paper goods, to booking live music or a photographer, she's got you covered. Just contact her at 845-512-8265 or theplayroomnyack@gmail.com for more info.

I hope you will check out The Playroom soon and maybe book a party there as well! My family loves this local play place and we want to have it around for a good long while! It is such a bright and cheerful venue, and one that I feel much more comfortable in with my 20-month-old than those with enormous (dangerous) inflatable toys or crowded arcades. I know you'll be just as smitten!

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