Hostess with the Mostess Entertaining with a Modern Twist

If you're planning any sort of party, you'll need some inspiration to spark your creativity. When I have a party to plan, I head over to Hostess with the Mostess™, (HWTM) . It's full of fabulous party themes, tips and ideas to help you create a stress free entertaining celebration. Visit their blog for more inspiration.

Hostess with the Mostess™ celebrations with a modern twist

Get Crafty Business Card Holder Tutorial and Creative Blog

Magda of Little Thing offers several tutorials on her blog, including this easy tutorial for card holders. Create your own style by adding your favorite trims, beads, and other embellishments.
Magda is also a talented artist and has recently began designing illustrations for a new collection of greeting cards and note cards.

Mozi Modern Print Gifts, Laptop Bag, Mouse Pad, Mugs, and Housewares

Mozi designs the most gorgeous modern silhouette prints with beautiful color. "MOZI's designs are a fusion of colour, pattern, theme and subject that inspire the imagination. "

Visit Mozi to view more of their collection.

Keepsake Concepts Couture Keepsakes Feature Unique Miniature Outfits Keepsake Gifts, Invitations, and Announcements

Imagine the "oohs and aahs" when your guests receive these adorable miniature Couture Keepsakes at your special event. You will truly be impressed with the exquisite craftsmanship and details that go into each garment.
Each miniature outfit is carefully handcrafted using high quality materials and are detailed with embellishments including ribbon, bows, beads, and buttons to compliment each design. The tiny stylish garments hang on wooden hangers and feature an attached miniature wooden clothespin holding a customized message tag. Pre-packaged white Kosher Parve Jordan almonds are tucked inside each Couture Keepsake.

Couture Keepsakes make unique and stylish keepsake gifts for a variety of occasions including:

• Baby Showers
  
• Pregnancy Announcements
• Birth Announcements
• Baptism
  
• Bridal Showers
  
• Wedding Receptions
• Rehearsal Dinners

Choose from a variety of styles starting at $5.50 each, or have your keepsakes custom designed for you starting at $7.00 each.

Keepsake Concepts is offering free shipping with code BM07 through 9/27/07
Visit Keepsake Concepts to learn more.

Imbee Social Networking Site for Tweens to Create Blogs, Upload Pictures, and Join Groups

Social networking for kids? As a mom to three teenage girls, the idea of them hopping on the computer and networking with complete strangers on the internet is horrifing to me. Then I heard about Imbee and all of it's wonderful safety features and I couldn't wait to introduce it to my girls, who have been begging to join a social networking site.
"imbee.com is an online social networking community just for kids between the ages of 8 and 14. Much like MySpace or Facebook, imbee.com allows tweens to create their own page on the web and share stories, pictures, and thoughts with friends. The difference is that imbee.com is a completely safe and protected site. "

Features:

• It's free.
• Kids can create a blog, upload pictures, join and create groups, and make trading cards.
  
• imbee is parent approved and teacher endorsed.
  
• In order for kids sign up, an email is sent to parents for approval.
• Parents have to sign in with a credit card for a child to join, so imbee knows it's parent approved and know who the "adult" is that's signed in.
  
• Designed to provide parents with visibility to view their child's activities.
• Parents can be as active or passive as they'd like, by choosing to receive emailed update reports in real time about everything their child is doing on the site or simply reviewing reports sent at the end of the day.
• imbee.com has extremely limited search functionality, so kids can only become "friends" with other kids they actually know from school or activities.
• The site is also completely closed to the Internet at large, so postings cannot be picked up by search engines.
• And once a child graduates from imbee.com, all of their information is permanently deleted instead of languishing online for eternity.
  

See for yourself and you'll see why it's become so popular with kids, parents, and teachers.
imbee.com

~Get Crafty ~ Create baby booties using felt and fabric from these simple tutorials

If you're searching for a unique gift for a baby shower, try out these simple tutorials for creating these adorable baby booties using felt and fabric. Check out Heather Bailey's Flickr pool for some inspiration.

Heather Bailey

Lynn Roberts from Molly Chicken

Martha Stewart

Myself Belts Mom Invented Velcro Belts For Girls and Boys

The Belts Kids Can Fasten Themselves

"I will do it! I will do it!" The fabulous stage of toddlers, independence. Don't get me wrong, I think it's great. But, throw in the potty training factor and you've got an accident waiting to happen, literally. I was elated to hear about Myself Belts and couldn't wait to get my hands on one.
Makenna loves to use her new Myself Belt, by herself. She's still mastering going potty by herself, but there are times she likes to go to the bathroom in "private". In the past it wasn't long that I would hear the cry of frustration in an effort to buckle her belt. Now she can go potty by herself and she comes out with a sense of accomplishment.

• Kids can dress themselves with ease, promoting independence and self esteem.
  
• Belts are simple to use. Simply snap one end around the front belt loop, then slip the belt around the remaining loops. The two ends meet and Velcro together securely.
• Velcro makes them great for the potty training stage.
  
• Available in a wide variety of stylish colors and patterns for girls and boys.
• Affordably priced at $14.99 in sizes 2-8 and are even available in adult sizes designed for those with hand dexterity problems.

The award winning mom-invented belts have have been featured in numerous magazines and are now available in select Stride Rite stores.

Receive 10% off with code "boutique" valid from 8/18-10/18.
Plus, buy 2 belts to get free shipping!
Visit Myself Belts for more information.

Get Crafty Creating Fabric Covered Thumbtacks

Jessica Jones from How About Orange offers a tutorial on how to create these adorable thumbtacks.

Find out how...

Ochanga Online Premium Boys Clothing Boutique

Ochanga - Exclusively for boys.
Premium clothing that is a combination of originality, attitude, and classic style with a dose of functionality.

Receive 15% off with code BOUTIQUE07
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Knock Knock Take Out Menu Organizer, Greeting Card Organizer, Home Maintenance Organizer, and Medical Organizer

Parents today are busier than ever and it's hard to find time to get organized and stay organized. The organizer binders from the Knock Knock are a must-have for modern parents looking to make their life a little easier.
After sifting through the drawer of color books and toddler drawings to find our menus, I filled the menu organizer. The included order taking pad and pen made taking orders a snap. The binder fit perfectly in it's new home in the cupboard next to recipe books that never see the light of day.

Each binder includes the following:

1. Hardcover 3-ring binder with elastic closure.
2. Pen and 50-sheet pad.
3. Tabbed dividers with storage pockets that include space to write dates and information.
4. Quick reference guides with important information and tips.
   

• The life-altering solution for organizing your life.
• Available styles include the Take Out Menu Organizer,
  the Greeting Cards Organizer, the Home Maintenance Organizer, and the Medical Organizer.
• The perfect hostess, housewarming, or party gift—and a great self-purchase.

To learn more and to find more unique and witty goods visit Knock Knock.

New site design and some changes

Boutique Mom recently changed it's design and made some changes to links and content. I am still tweaking a few things. Feel free to let me know via a comment about any errors or if there's something you'd like to see at Boutique Mom.
Thanks!

Little Fiori Handpainted Whimsical Mary Janes, Sandals, and Sneakers

Your little twinkle toes will love Little Fiori's adorable hand painted Mary Janes, sandals, and sneakers.
"Selecting classic styles with captivating colors make the line unique and appealing. Little Fiori focuses on style, quality, comfort and affordability."
Shop Little Fiori

Lucky Stella Unique Evil Eye Clothing and Accessories

Lucky Stella, a fun and unique collection of onesies, tee shirts and hats are designed to ward off or counteract the “evil eye”. The Lucky Eye that is prominently displayed in Lucky Stella's Lucky Eye Collection is meant to counteract the "Evil Eye" cast by someone.
I think the Lucky Stella Mom t-shirt is a must have for us moms raising teenagers, who often give us that "evil eye".
"The “Lucky Eye” collection is a way of expression and protection for a fashionista or anyone who is superstitious to ward off the “evil eye”."

Receive a FREE silver
charm with Code BM-01!
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Tessy and Tab Kindergarten Countdown Toolkit

Blue Lake Children’s Publishing and Educational Productions have created this fabulous toolkit for parents. It has everything parents need to make the transition into kindergarten as smooth as possible.

The Kindergarten Countdown Toolkit includes and award-winning DVD, 5 Tessy & Tab magazines, The Kindergarten Countdown Toolkit, and The Kindergarten Checklist. This amazing kit covers everything you need to get your preschooler ready for kindergarten, including some great tips and recommendations.

To learn more about The Tessy & Tab Reading Club visit www.tessyandtab.com. Enter BoutiqueMom as your coupon code when you place your order and receive FREE SHIPPING.

Etsy Finds - Party Packs, Stylish Bibs, Baby Headbands, Hip Kid's Shirts, Photo Tile Necklace

lilybeans : Contact lilybeans and mention "Boutique Mom" to receive 10% off!
therockingpony
CherryBlossomsDesign
HipKid
AmberFay : Contact AmberFay and mention "Boutique Mom" to receive 15% off!

My Children's Village Luxuries for Babies, Kids, and Mommies Too!

Children's Village announces their new store featuring fabulous luxuries for babies, kids, and mommies too!
"We are happy to share infant necessities, quality children’s clothing, toddler basics, hard to find toys, maternity wear, nursing accessories and support items, mommy essentials, gifts and more . "
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