A child of any age will love this adorable handmade Cupcake Birthday Hat! What a great way to remember your child’s birthday for many years to come.
It measures approx 7 inches to top of candle. Elastic goes under chin and behind ears. Shipped a little large so it can be tied to fit tighter if needed.
Gift packaged and shipped in a recycled box.
Personalized Cupcake Birthday Hats available too!
How much is it? $17-$19
Where can I buy it? Sew Cute Sweets

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I don’t know what it is but in the last six years my brain decided that memory isn’t a priority anymore and thus I don’t remember things like I used to!  For years I was able to remember my user names and passwords for dozens of websites, without a problem.  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to click on the "forgot password?" link or have had to call the bank to have my password changed. The phone calls to the online banking department got embarrassing after a while.

Enter the Internet Password Organizer.   Now all of my user names and passwords are organized by website, alphabetically, in this great little black book.
The Internet Password Organizer has been such a time saver.  The book fits in my laptop case which goes everywhere with me. No more waiting for a password to be changed and sent via email or calling the bank embarrassed that I lost my password.. again. 

Use the Internet Password Organizer to store your kids favorite websites’ user names and passwords. Don’t rely on your scattered memory anymore.  Give your brain a rest, write it down!

The Internet Password Organizer not only stores my Internet user names and passwords but it also has pages where I can store my wireless network settings and other important information I don’t want to forget.   The black hard cover is stylish and is sure to keep my precious information safe for years.  I’m counting on it!

Want to win one? Email me at alicia @ themommyinsider (dot) com and tell me why you should win an Internet Password Organizer.  I will give one to three readers with the best story!  Our thanks to  Elena at Innovention Lab for the giveaway organizers!

Buy your Internet Password Organizer before February 15th and get 10% off… AND get an additional 10% off with coupon code MommyInsider.

Internet Password Organizer

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Tickle Bellies founder, Colleen, created TickleBellies.com after designing a birth announcement for her second daughter Ellie. Colleen realized that there weren’t a lot of fun, yet simple, birth announcements available
on the market that were affordable.

She didn’t stop at birth announcements though.
Realizing that parents would pay for her designs, she branched out into other print products including ‘From the Mom of…’ notepads, personalized address labels and more.

Colleen recently sent me a few absolutely adorable items.   I received a ‘From the Mom of…‘. notepad with cute little pictures that represent my kids very well (above).  The notepad includes 100 sheets which will probably last the rest of this school year and into the next.   I don’t have to write notes to Sebastian’s teacher on notebook paper anymore! 

Shopping at Tickle Bellies is fun. First you choose the items you want then you select hair styles, hair color, skin color, and more so the finished product will represent your family perfectly.

Visit Tickle Bellies to view the large selection of personalized notepads, labels, luggage tags, birth announcements, and invitations. Why not get your Valentine’s Day cards at Tickle Bellies?

Personalized stationary products

Use code INSIDER to get Free Shipping on your Tickle Bellies order!

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Give your child a bundle of karen cole paper Thank You cards to sign and he/she might actually look forward to signing them.  The hand drawn whimsical look of Karen’s designs will bring joy to any recipients face be it a new mom or a young child. Each design is hand-illustrated and colored and then printed on heavy-weight bright-white card stock.  You can really impress your child’s friends parents by sending co-ordinating invitations and thank you cards.

I was pleased to find that Karen offers designs that cater to both boys and girls including trucks and ballerina slippers.  Her wedding and party invitations are sure to impress your invites.  Just looking at them makes me want to throw a party just to show off her fun designs.. and get away from the kids.. and my husband.. I’m just kidding!  I love my family.  Maybe I should give them all cards to express my love!  One more reason to go to karen cole paper!

The Mommy Insider readers get 10% off with code kcp10.

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Cookie showcases all the best for your family, featuring fashion,
        home, travel, entertainment and health for parents and their children. Cookie believes that being
        a good parent and maintaining your sense of style are not mutually exclusive.

Throughout February’s issue you will find fashionable cold-weather clothing ideas for everyone in your family.  For Dad (a very handsome Dad), a cashmere sweater does the trick while Moms are reminded that just about anytime, anywhere, we can wear the tried and true basic three piece outfit which includes your favorite pair of jeans, a 3/4 length coat and pair of not so ordinary shoes.

The most interesting article in February’s issue is ‘the pink dress’ which is about a four year old boy who wants to wear a dress to school, forcing his parents to make a decision: protect him from ridicule or cultivate his self-expression?  I can’t imagine how I would react to a situation like this even though I consider myself to be very open-minded. My fear of classmates teasing my son would break my heart, but I 100% believe in self-expression.

This month’s cover features Liya Kebede, a model, actor, activist, and goodwill ambassador and her 2 year old daughter wearing a piece from Liya’s clothing line ‘Lemlem’.   Wow! Liya has a perfect life!  I was quickly proven wrong when I learned that she works very hard and faces the same daily trials that you and I  face as parents.  Liya tells us that ‘there is no typical day’.. sounds familiar, her daughter crawls into her bed at 2a.m… sounds familiar, and her daughter is often under her feet when she is working from home which makes it hard to get things done… that sounds so familiar.

Other features in February’s issue are Tips for a nontoxic life, Paid Maternity Leave?, and Storage Solutions for kid clutter.

Cookie Subscription – $24/2 years (savings of $60!)

WEBSITE: Cookie Mag website

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Who said Mom’s can’t be organized?   I did.. a long time ago. When I was introduced to Franklin Covey’s planning systems, binders, and totes and my thoughts on organization have changed.

I absolutely fell in love with the Bellissima Business Tote the first time I saw it. This
luxurious calfskin tote featuring full-grain leather is divided into two large
compartments and lined in supple suede. Toting my laptop around has never been easier, or more stylish. Much better than my vinyl laptop bag. 

The Bellissima Business Tote ensures that I am comfortable and stylish while toting all of my necessities. If need be, I can carry my laptop, a few diapers, a travel wipe case, diaper cream, and even a few office accessories in this tote.
The interior pockets are spacious enough to hold my PDA, cell phone, iPod, pens, and other everyday necessities.

Click here to learn more about the Bellissima Business Tote and Binder and then click here to enter to win this matching tote, binder and 2008 planning pages to go in the binder!

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If you desire a more casual handbag and binder solution, Franklin Covey’s got you covered with their Her Point of View totes and binders.

This line of totes features a magnetic closure, an 11" drop strap, and a spacious interior boasting perfectly sized pockets for carrying your much needed pens, cell phone, and personal items.   The Her Point of View tote is available in several classic colors great for every season.

I am very impressed with the silky soft leather and the flexibility of the Her Point of View tote.  I can’t stand lugging around a stiff handbag.  The brass accents add a touch of style and it doesn’t stop there. The style is brought into the interior of the handbag with a beautiful flower print and a coordinating detachable wristlet.

So what do these totes have to do with organization? Their matching binders of course!  These are the binders we dream of. Soft leather, lots of pockets/storage space, sturdy, room for a lot of planning pages and more. For the moms who might not have an obsessively organized tote, there is the zipper closer and for those who aren’t worried about their tote contents snagging on, attaching themselves to, or leaking on their binder, there is the magnetic closure.  The Bellissima binder is available with a magnetic or zipper closure and the Her Point of View collection features a magnetic closure.

Franklin Covey’s totes and binders are items that will last a lifetime and most of their designs won’t go out of style when the trends change.

Click here to learn more about the Her Point of View Tote, Binder, and planning pages and then click here to enter to win this matching tote and binder and 2008 planning pages to go in the binder!

WEBSITE: Franklin Covey

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