The Xtreamliner, dreamt up by Scandanavian Designer - Ulf Hanses, comes in sporting bold colors such as black, lime-yellow and lightning blue, is a playful rendition of a convertible automobile. A magical gift for any occasion from birthdays to graduations.

(Via ScandanavianDesignCenter.Com)

   

The have the cutest stuff here. These baby-sized (0-12 mos.) Cowboy Socks, Mary Jane Socks and Ballerina Socks from Trumpette come to you by way of the fine folks at Two Blue Peas. Not a bad buy either - six pairs for $24 bucks!

(Via Two Blue Peas)

   

The folks at SpottedGoose.Com have a digital watch in every flavor. And for $10 bucks a pop, you might consider more than one flavor. They come in both adult and kid sizes (they can cut the wristband to fit any sized wrist).

(Via SpottedGoose.Com)

   

My oldest son is three and a half. He doesn’t particularly like the swings. He is wary of ladders. He’s flat footed. He’s cautious and we love him for it, nonetheless. It was suggested to us to have him try gymnastics and we did reluctantly. Boy have we been surprised at how much he fully enjoys his classes at the Josephson Academy of Gymnastics (J.A.G.). The instructor-kid ratio is nice and low. They seem to keep the kids constantly engaged with good pacing and direction. Our son loves it. It’s located in the Hayden Tract of Culver City between Jefferson Boulevard and National, off Higuera.

The gym itself is an expansive space (over 24,000 square feet) with classes ranging from babies (Bears and Cubs, Frogs and Tadpoles) to toddlers (Camels, Elephants, Kangaroosand Joeys) through school-aged dance and gymnastics classes. For the younger kids they have parent/kid classes as well as classes with no-parent involvement. Of course they have a cafe style waiting area for the parents the tikes tumble around on the floor.

Parent Tip: If you do sign your kid up for a class and you stick around to watch, go upstairs to get a great bird’s eye view of the gym floor. Downstairs experiences heavy traffic and it gets kinda crazy.

Related Sites:
The Josephson Academy of Gymnastics
Meta-DAD Review @ Parentography

   

If you have a little boy (or girl, actually), here’s an awesome little gift to consider. I mean really what kid wouldn’t love one of these AntWorks Ant Farm filled with mysterious iridescent blue goo that the ants eat and turn into a maze of tunnels. The container has a LED light on the bottom so when you turn it on their whole blue goo world glows with light. It’s pretty clever. An ant farm night light.

Evidently the mysterious goo has everything the ants need to live. The AntWorks gel arrives as a solid. Once you add ants to the gel, then the true fun begins. Watch them dig an endless maze of tunnels. Using the included magnifying glass and extreme zoom lens, you can observe their behavior.

(Via Vat19.Com)

   

Whether you have teens or if you (as a adult) have ever had a question about where acne comes from or what may or may not cause it the folks at Acne.Com seem to have it covered. Needless to say, as a medical condition, acne seems pretty benign but as psychological factor (as I found in high school) it is devastating especially for teens. Whether your kids has it or you or your wife have questions about it - check out the myths and basics listed on their site to see if they answer your questions and then book that appointment with the dermatologist (which is a good thing to do on an annual basis, anyway).

At the onset of puberty, the body begins to produce hormones called androgens. These “male” hormones are a natural part of development for both boys and girls, but boys tend to produce more of them — and therefore tend to have more severe breakouts. Why? Our faces and bodies are covered with tiny hairs, each one fitting snugly into a hair follicle, sometimes called a pore. Deep within each follicle, oil glands are hard at work producing sebum, which travels up the hair and out onto the surface of your skin. Sebum’s job is to form a protective layer between your skin and the world, keeping it soft and smooth.

But when androgens enter the picture, your oil glands go into overdrive. They produce extra oil, which can clump together with the dead skin cells on the top layer of your skin. When this sticky mixture finds its way into your pores, it acts just like a cork in a bottle — trapping oil and bacteria inside. Unfortunately, your oil glands just don’t know when to stop; they keep producing oil, and the follicle becomes swollen. Your body’s natural defense system, white blood cells, rush to the area to clean up the mess. The result? Red, painful bumps. Yucky black spots. Zits. Blackheads. Pimples. Acne. It has nothing to do with what you eat, or how often you wash your face.” ~ Acne.Com

As for adult acne, it is something that affects more than half of us (25% of adult men have it). There are a number of reasons why - whether it’s genetics (yes, it can run in the family), hormones or bacteria - there is a lot to know about acne and acne treatment. There are also a number of perceived acne imposters to be aware, so find out the facts.

   

Meet Bubbo: our huggable, loveable and not even a little scary monster pal. He’s made with soft fleece and has come all the way from the Netherlands to make your acquaintance!

(Via ShanaLogic)

   

Nookart baby pink lunch box with white skull and bow. Cute as can be, Kittens!

(Via BabyGirlBoutique.Com)