Gifts Kids Can Make

Okay, Christmas is SERIOUSLY just around the corner. There's no denying it anymore at this point. If you haven't done any gift shopping yet, you may want to start thinking about it now. But if you don't fancy getting into the mad, mad Christmas rush, why not make the gifts yourself? And to make it fun (or, inevitably, very challenging), let your kids join in! When they see you tinkering with all the arts and crafts, they'd want to join in anyway...

AmazingMoms.com has lots of great gift suggestions, including easy-to-follow step-by-step procedures for each one. Each gift requires very little materials to make. You might even already have some lying around at home! The gifts are categorized according to kids ages. The ones for kids aged 2-6 are easier, while those for kids aged 9 and up are a wee bit more difficult. But all gifts are lovely and since you're making them, will be all the more special to the recipient.

Here's one that I really liked:

REINDEER CRAFT TREAT HOLDER





You'll need:
scissors
craft glue, glue stick or glue dots
terracotta clay pots (2"-5")
plastic eyes
red pom-poms
three shades of brown craft foam, cardstock paper or construction paper

How to make it:
1. With one shade of brown, cut the antlers to match the size of your pot. If you are making the large reindeer, use a child's handprint as pattern.
2. Cut the ears with the other shad of brown. You can use a lighter shade of brown to add yet another layer to the ears, but it's not necessary.
3. Attach the ears to the back of the pot. Then add the antlers.
4. Glue the eyes and nose to the front of the pot.
5. Fill the pot with candy, nuts or other goodies. It's that simple!

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Image courtesy of AmazingMoms.com

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If she loves animals...

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Haven't done your Christmas gift shopping yet? These lovelies make the best baby gifts, too!
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Holiday Partying Without Adding the Pounds

Let's face it, ladies. Sometimes it's hard to ignore that perfectly roasted turkey beckoning us to get just a little more. It lies golden on the dining table, the sheen coming from the buttery fats glazed over it. Even from afar, you can almost hear its crisp skin breaking, to reveal the moist tender meat underneath. Ahhh... the holidays.

But then 20 pounds later, you find that giving in to the turkey (or steak or pasta or...) was not a very nice thing to do. Of course, I'm not saying that you should starve yourself these holidays. Go ahead and celebrate! But remember to pace yourself and take everything in moderation.

For all the celebration dinners you will be having, here are a few helpful and DOABLE tips from E-zine Articles:

1. Eat your food mindfully. If you slow down your pace and become more conscious of the food, you will naturally eat less and make better food choices without anyone catching on. Here is the trick, chew every bite of food thoroughly and then swallow EVERY morsel in your mouth before taking the next bite.

2. Divide your plate. To be sure you are getting the right foods in the right amount at a dinner party, divide your plate. Fill the top half with vegetables or salad and the bottom half with one serving of protein and one serving of carbohydrate. You get a complete and healthy meal without counting calories.

3. Drink water. Carry around a glass of water (even add a splash of lemon or fruit) like it is attached to your hand. This will allow you to do something other than reach for a snack and it is social.

4. Don't go too hungry. You are not doing yourself or your body any favors by starving before a party. Your body will store more of what you eat at the party as fat if you starve ahead of time because you throw off your natural balance. Eat light but often before the party.

5. Use a stopper. This is a great trick. It is simply having something ready to do that is not compatible with snacking. A quick and easily available stopper is a minty piece of gum or breath mint.

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See? That doesn't seem so hard! More importantly, you still get to enjoy the food (come on, who goes to a party without the intention of eating?).

I do have an additional tip and I think it's so fabulous: dress up your little darling with super adorable baby hair accessories and you'll be too busy with all the guests' attention that it would be impossible to overeat! These make great baby gifts, too.



Happy, lovely holidays!

Jessica and Honor Do Breakfast

One of our favorite babies, Honor Marie Warren, was recently spotted looking lovely once again with her equally lovely mom, Jessica Alba. The two grabbed breakfast at Nate 'n Al's in Beverly Hills. See that adorable headband Honor's wearing? Doesn't that remind you of a No Slippy Hair Clippy headband? :)



We are so in love with you, Honor! You're growing up to be one fine little lady.

Image courtesy of Celebrity Baby Blog.

New at Clippy's Website (aka more reasons for you to adore us)

Hurray for another beautiful day :)

I've been itching to get to you today because I have BIG news. To help you ladies out in time for the mad rush of the holidays, and yes because I love you, we have added a brand new feature in our website. Come over for a visit here and check out the Baby Gifts section!

The new section features:

Baby's First Gift Packs
These gift packs have adorable Clippy trios that come with an organza bag, ready for gift-giving.




Hair Clip Holders
Now, now, I'm sure all you have a collection of lovely Clippies by now. Or even if you're just starting, here's just the thing to store all of them---and equally pretty, too. (Available in 2 styles)



Clippy Shirt
For all you hard-core Clippy fans: now you can express your love on your angel's shirt too! 100% Combed Cotton Shirts are not only pretty, they're also super comfy.


Ooh, and so much more! I hate to brag, but honestly, is there any lovelier gift out there for your little pretties?

Go have a lookie and tell me what you think :)

December Darlings

It is officially December and what better way to start the month than with the No Slippy Hair Clippy's fabulous new Clip of the Month? See below and adore :)

Victoria Embroidery Bow






All pretty and dainty and just perfect for the holidays. You can choose from 14 colors.

Baby Gift Ideas for Christmas!

Barely a month to go before Christmas... The holiday season never fails to stir up the spirit of giving within all of us. Whether it's something as simple as a greeting card for an old friend or as grandiose as jewelry for a loved one, gift-giving is never as joyous as it is during the holidays.

But more than anything, and I’m sure you would agree, Christmas really is for the children. So don’t be a Scrooge this holiday season and spread some Christmas joy to them, too!

Here comes the hard part: what to give... While little kids are generally appreciative of anything they receive (I suspect it's the tearing of gift wrappers that truly excites them!), it's still better if your gift truly stands out. Here are a couple of tips:

Choose something unique. Do away with the cutesy stuffed animals and dolls! They'll likely get two or three of those come Christmas eve. If you have the time (and a little talent), get artsy and make a toy yourself. Or make something educational BUT fun at the same time, like making your own funny story or fairy tale into a book that mom can read to them.

Gear them up for the year ahead. How? By getting them a new set of clothes (do get their sizes right, of course). Little girls will always be in love with pretty frilly dresses. But don’t stop there: like any perfect gift, top it with the perfect bow! I've got just the thing for you. You'll love our adorable designs:

Pediped Clips (available in 5 styles)

And because I love you, for a limited time, you can choose any clip from our website which you can get for free when purchasing $25 or more from our regular offerings. Choose from over 20 super cute baby bows and hair clips!