Save up to 20% off Restoration Hardware items Nov 13, through the 16th, 2008. Use code FFE0810 online. So all those purchases that you have been holding off for the babies room do them now.

Are you going to use organic products for your baby? Here’s one to consider, Bumkins Organic Cotton Washcloth 3-Pack – Dusty Blue. They come in 3 colors, natural, rose, and dusty blue. Note however, these ARE made in China. Amazon has a good deal on them.

product info:
* Perfect for first foods and heavy droolers
* Made from 100% unbleached cotton
* Organic terry for extra absorbency and softness
* Trimmed with coordinating satin and cotton fabric
* Adjustable Velco closure
* Each pack includes 2 satin and 1 cotton trimmed bib
* Organic items made in China

The Santa Monica Playhouse puts on plays and has an educational program for kids where kids can write their own plays, act in plays and have loads of fun doing it. If your child is looking to express themselves or has a knack for acting you should take a look at what they have to offer. I’ve included some information about their 4-6 year old program but they have much much more.

Perform an original play
Work with a professional Repertory Company
Acting, Singing, Dancing, Make-up and more
Workshops available for a wide range of ages and experience levels
Early Stages Create-a-Play

A workshop for 4 to 6 year olds focusing on the joys of creativity, self-expression and imagination, studying with company members and performance with the members of the Summer, Fall or Spring Theatre Workshop.

Founded in 1983, Evergreen Community School opened its doors with four children enrolled and one teacher. In 1996, having outgrown its church setting, the school transitioned to an independent non-profit status, and the entity Evergreen Community School was born at their current Santa Monica location.

Evergreen uses a developmental curriculum based on the theories of Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky and the Reggio Emilia approach. The curriculum is experiential and is designed to promote growth through play and exploration. Using age-appropriate materials and activities, children are assisted in building socialization skills while practicing the developmental tasks of trust, autonomy and initiative.

Evergreen program includes music, art, storytelling, science, woodworking, cooking and various other indoor and outdoor activities. The classrooms are designed to encourage independence. The environment provides a wide array of choices that foster autonomy while building self-esteem and a sense of responsibility.

Evergreen enrolls 60 children ages 2.5-5 years old.

Current hours and tuition are:

Monday – Thursday, 9:15 am – 1:30 pm; Friday, 9:00 am – Noon $12,000 September – Jun
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 1:45 pm; Friday, 9:00 am – Noon $12,000 September – June
*Tenants of 2600/2700 Colorado Avenue have first priority providing the timely submission of child’s application and our ability to find an appropriate placement. Second priority is given to residents of Santa Monica.

Evergreen Community School is located at 2800 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: (310) 453-6255

Winter is upon us and with that is a time for mittens. Not gloves, mittens. Mittens are scientifically proven to keep your digits warmer than gloves so go out and get mittens for you and your kid. I think one of the cutest ones i’ve seen in a while is at REI.

The Santa Monica ice rink is open again, tonight is the first night. It will be open until January 19th.

Price: $10 including skate rental

Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Like everyone else, I take my pictures on my digital camera and then dump them on to my computer. Over the years I have accumulated thousands of pictures and have not really had the chance to go through them and make albums with it. Since our baby bean is expected to arrive in one week, and I plan on taking hundreds of pictures like my brother. ( he took over 500 pictures of his baby on the day his baby was born, then emailed at least 200 of them. – those pictures are also on my computer in my pictures folder) However, I do want to eliminate emailing those pictures to relatives around the world. So I have been looking at options and decided I want to create a photo book and send it to my relatives so they can see what our new baby bean looks like and it can also serve as a christmas card/gift. (Now talk about killing two birds with one stone!)

So if anyone is interested in joining me and creating a photobook, visit my publisher website and click away. If you already have your pictures handy, until Friday they are having a sale. Coupon code is HOL2550 and is good for 50% off orders over $100, and 25% off orders over $50. Just enter the code at checkout.

The Vermont Teddy Bear Company has introduced the Obama bear.

If you want to get into the spirit of the democrats getting back into office then maybe you should do it by buying an Obama bear from them. They are really cute. (price is set at $109)

I read that soft sole shoes are better for babies and Robeez, who are known for their soft sole shoes are having a fall sale up to 30% off. Check out Robeez.

funstuff4babies.com is the provider of the daddy tool box. This state of the art Daddy diaper changing toolbox has everything a new Dad or Dad 2 Be needs to survive the dirtiest of diapers. Its amusing and functional a great gift for dad at the baby shower so papa doesn’t feel left out.