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Breezy Mama Gift Guide: Green Toys

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WIN!! InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) wants to share a few goodies with you that will make your holiday travel easier–see below for more details.

Although we don’t need one more thing to worry about, the reality of the situation is–toys can contain a multitude of toxic chemicals. After the Mattel fiasco in 2007 (where the ginormous toy manufacturer had to recall millions of toys due to them containing lead) regulations have come into affect, but they aren’t stringent enough–the chance that your child has a plaything which contains harmful substances is more real than not. Realizing that you’re short on time, Breezy Mama has done the work for you–below are a selection of toys that you can feel good about giving.

Creativity for Kids Recycled Cardboard Dollhouse

What’s so great about this dollhouse is that it comes as a blank slate, and encourages your kiddo to decorate it however they want. And, not only is the cardboard of this dollhouse recycled, but it teaches your child about recycling as well–for example, you can use egg cartons for chairs, or scraps of wrapping paper [Read more…] about Breezy Mama Gift Guide: Green Toys

Super Cool Wooden Toys

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When I was pregnant with my first child, I had a dream–a dream where my house was filled with the coolest, vintage inspired, toys. They’d be wooden, and there wouldn’t be any plastic or super bright colors to be seen. Well, as mothers, we all know how this dream ends. I woke up. And realized, that it was almost impossible to have a house free of super bright colored plastic toys. But, we can strive to achieve this goal, starting with the five wooden toys you see below. . . –Alex

Forest Threading Tree
What caught my eye about this threading toy is that it’s so involved. I like how you thread all of the pieces together to make an entire “scene” rather than [Read more…] about Super Cool Wooden Toys

Coupons for Black Friday

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Amazon has a slew of deals, like this Garmin GPS system for only $119 (normally $219!).
Amazon has a slew of deals, like this Garmin GPS system for only $119.00 (normally $219.oo!).

Want to avoid the hustle and bustle of searching for a parking spot for hours and long lines at the cash registers? Get your shopping done on-line! Packages are delivered to your door (and wrapped if you go big) and it’s easier to find what your looking for versus walking up and down aisles for hours. Plus — take advantage of great savings. In fact, we found you some of the better deals — check them out below. Happy Shopping!

Amazon: If the idea of browsing from store to store (or site to site) is getting you OUT of the holiday spirit, go no further than Amazon. Carrying almost everything under the sun, you only need to dedicate an hour to the computer. For Black Friday, Amazon’s deals [Read more…] about Coupons for Black Friday

You Remember Her As Punky Brewster and Now…

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aboutus_familyWith the slogan, “Tree huggin with style,” there’s even more to love about Soleil Moon Frye (yeah, that’s Punky Brewster) and Paige Goldberg Tolmach’s The Little Seed boutique based in Los Angeles. Carrying eco-friendly and organic products, Breezy was way too excited to come across the Seahorse Fauna Long Sleeve Onesie and just had to find out more from the two mother entrepenuers.

How many kids do you each have?
Paige: I have a son, Jackson, 2, and Soleil has two daughters, Poet, 3, and baby Jagger.

We fell in love with your Seahorse Fauna Long Sleeve Onesie (not to mention the turtle, gorilla, zebra and more designs). Along with clothing, what other sorts of products can shoppers find from The Little Seed?

Paige: Everything from A to Z for baby and toddler – toys, bodycare, bottles, non-toxic feeding sets and nursery furniture, etc.

Soleil: We have an amazing assortment of eco goodies for the family. We really search the globe for the best products for our families and others. Everything is tested out on [Read more…] about You Remember Her As Punky Brewster and Now…