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1 DIY Personalized Onesie
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2 Ga Ga or Gag: Pint-sized Personalization
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3 Kiddie Soiree: Birthday Toppers Just For You
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4 Lil Find: Personalized Placemats
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5 PopKid Personalized Shirts Are Head and Shoulders Above the Rest
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6 Does Personalization Compromise a Child's Safety?
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7 Moms Say Personalizing Children's Items Compromises Safety
If a kid likes it, put their name on it! Many moms slap a label on the inside of their child's school sweater or jacket so it doesn't get lost. But does personalizing everything from the kid's lunch box to his baseball cap and sneakers, potentially put the tot in harm's way? Sixty-six percent of our moms thought personalizing belongings could help a predator lure a youngster. Here is what the Read more
If a kid likes it, put their name on it! Many moms slap a label on the inside of their child's school sweater or jacket so it doesn't get lost. But does personalizing everything from the kid's lunch box to his baseball cap and sneakers, potentially put the tot in harm's way? If a stranger knows a kiddo's name, can it compromise their safety? Does Personalization Compromise a Read more
Want your lil one to stand out in a sea of name tag affixed tees? Head overseas to PopKid where a selection of fun and colorful designs ($27 per tee) awaits! Founded by a British couple in search of cute shirts following the birth of their twin sons, the site's bold styles subtly work lil tykes' names into their graphics, rather than putting them front and center like many other brands. From Coco Read more
If you like the look of a personalized onesie, but can't stand the thought of shelling out good money for something your lil one will outgrow in a few months, I've found a DIY option that should do the trick. Meyamo Customized Onesies ($26) come with a trimmed onesie, a bag of fuzzy, iron-on letters and an easy to understand set of instructions. Simply mix and match the letters, some of which Read more
I'm always looking for a cute birthday present that can be my standard gift for the year. When someone recently gifted my friend's son a few personalized placemats from Olive Kids ($10 each), I knew I found a winner. With more than 40 designs, including popular holidays and traditional boy and girl themes, each heavy-duty laminated placemat is personalized with a child's name. The themes have Read more
I have been dying to tell you about these adorable custom made birthday hats, but thought I'd wait until Hat Day to showcase the special lil personalized party toppers ($34). Perfect for your tot's first birthday, these wildly cute hats are custom embroidered with your child's name and decorated on canvas using fabric, pompoms and ribbon. Available in lime green and baby blue, ducky yellow and Read more
Personalization is a growing trend, there's an option to engrave, embroider, or monogram just about everything— baby clothes, furniture, artwork, books and songs that include your child's name. Do you love the personalized touch or are you tired of seeing names plastered all over everything? Source Ga Ga or Gag: Pint-sized Personalization Ga Ga — Prefer personalization. Read more
We can't all be celebrities and pay personal assistants to do mundane chores we dread doing. However, you can hire someone to do one-off tasks: the website TaskRabbit hooks up those looking to pay for assistance with people who want to earn money for chores. When I was looking through the website, I discovered pretty much every imaginable task you can think of. Here are some examples: Ikea Read more
Today we're putting the spotlight on one of our favorite accessories: statement necklaces. Whether you're elevating jeans and a tee or adding personality to an LBD, a great necklace can instantly transform any outfit. We've rounded up our five favorite statement necklaces on the market right now. Just watch to see what made our list. On Allison McNamara: Winter Kate top, BaubleBar necklace. Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. Today, modern etiquette expert Anna Post advises against pinning wedding dresses until you're engaged. Recently, we interviewed modern etiquette expert Anna Post, the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, and she shared some valuable online-dating and social-media tips. From being authentic and genuine to keeping the Read more
