Items tagged “Tweens (7-12 years)”

Cheer up Kermit! When it comes to products for babies and children, it’s easier than ever to be “green”. Today’s companies are paying close attention to safety concerns and parental demands, and are producing a wide variety of environmentally-conscious products. As we get ready to celebrate Earth Day this month, The Giggle Guide® is featuring brands that make going green a walk in the park. Happy Heinys, BabyGanics, Cotton Monkey, Sofi & Liv, and Mary Meyer are fantastic companies whose products are designed to be kind to both babies and the environment.

Children's Club - New York, New York (3/7/10 - 3/9/10)

With over 750 collections, including 123 new lines, the three-day ENK Children’s Club Fall/Winter Back-to-School Show was an extravaganza of children’s fashion at its best! This coming together of leading brands in the children’s market was a perfect representation of what today’s market demands in both style and price, and featured over 100 environmentally-conscious collections from established brands like Coccoli, Kate Quinn Organics, Sage Organics and Petit Bateau. The Giggle Guide®’s Leesa Valentino covered the show and had her eye on the following favorites: Kiwi Industries, la Lovie, Skylar Clothing and UB2 Urban Baby Bonnet.

When it comes to being fabulous, very few women come close to Kimora Lee Simmons. She is so fabulous in fact, that she even coined a term to describe the art of being fab like her: FABULOSITY.

But before I get busted by the Grammar Police, this post isn’t just about her—ermmm—fabulosity. It’s about how she can be her larger-than-life self and still be a loving mother to her little girls.

Well, wonder no further because she has revealed her top 10 parenting tips recently at MyStyle.com!

The Giggle Guide® asked 26 moms “Are there certain types of children’s products you’re willing to pay a premium for?” When it comes to the welfare of their children, it is not surprising that most moms will invest more on products that ensure their kids’ health, safety, comfort and education. Quality and durability are also worth a premium. It is interesting that there is one product category in particular moms don’t want to skimp on — what do you think that is?

by Earnshaw’s
Mon, 03/22/2010

Seasons UV Solutions of Toronto, best known for its SunSmart line of children’s UV swim and playwear, is taking action to grow its U.S. presence. “We are bigger and better,” said president Joanne Speight, noting the company has purchased a new 250,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in mainland China, established showrooms in Hong Kong, purchased a new head office and warehouse in Milton, Ontario, and entered into a joint venture with Concord, Mass.-based Real Kids Shades.

Contact: Christine McCarthy / (203) 870-0980

Plush stuffed toys are perfect for cuddling, snuggling and providing a touch of security for children at home and away. As children grow into toddlers and preschoolers, however, they often gravitate toward larger stuffed toys. Life-sized plush toys are great for snuggling, but they take up a lot of room and are hard to carry on overnight trips to Grandma’s. The Giggle Guide® has found a solution! Meet Bubby, My Inflatable Buddy.

The Chicago Market not only supports its exhibitors with low rates and amenities, but with buyer outreach as well. We work tirelessly to make sure the buyers are coming to Chicago to shop your booth in July!

Our buyers are loyal — 80% shop ONLY in Chicago. We experienced attendance growth with buyers from Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and of course, Illinois. It’s in the numbers: The Midwest buyer attends the Chicago Market time and time again!

Contact: Stacey Barrett / (312) 527-7953

Children love to have a special place to keep the tiny treasures and mementos that are their most cherished possessions. The Giggle Guide® knows this, and that is why we have sought out the most delightful musical treasure boxes available! Here is an assortment of musical boxes ranging from traditional boxes with dancing ballerinas spinning away in airy skirts, to colorful boxes with a menagerie of themes that appeal to girls and boys of all ages from MK & Company, Enchantmints, Hot Focus and Mele & Co.

Bandz are a new accessory craze catching on fast with tweens. They are rubber band-like bracelets, made of silicone and neoprene, available in several brands, shapes and colors. The versatile bandz are perfect for wearing, trading, collecting, stretching, twisting and making a fashion statement. After being twisted, they spring back to their original shape. Bandz are available in packets of themed animals and fun shapes. Check out this trio of bendable bandz that kids find “irre-wristable”: Funkibanz™, Zanybandz™, and SillyBandz.

It’s Monday again and so it’s all about blue!

Today, I am sharing our Nahla - Button Polka Dot Flower clips. With its bright and bubbly colors (we have Pink, Shocking Pink, Lime and Turquoise), it’s the perfect way of welcoming Spring. We love that it comes in a refreshing turquoise color because as you know, fashion experts have predicted that turquiose is the color of the year! How much more perfect can these clippys be? ;o)

Happy Blue Monday everyone! If you’d like to join in, visit our lovely host Smiling Sally here! http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

Self-esteem is a big issue for girls today. Television, advertising, and even everyday expectations from parents, school, and friends put a lot of pressure on tween through teen girls. A healthy dose of hope and encouragement can help these young ladies strengthen their self-esteem and more easily cope with everyday “coming-of-age” challenges. The Giggle Guide® has found two terrific companies that offer products designed to encourage positive thinking for young girls: Zorbitz and Blessed Bracelets.

Children's Club - New York, New York (3/7/10 - 3/9/10)

The Children’s Club Fall 2010 show had a great turnout and was a huge success! It was exciting to see several new companies exhibiting with some unique products. Without the Bubble show running, some of its regular exhibitors decided to attend Children’s Club, largely exhibiting together in one row. With so many great lines, it is a difficult task to pick out favorites, but the following brands stood out to me with their soft, comfortable fabrics and fabulous style!

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