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warm weather is here bringing with it picnics in the park, backyard bbq's, summer camp...and pesky mosquitoes. with all that time spent out of doors, and the incidence of west nile virus on the rise, ya gotta protect you and yours from those biting little buggers. but what insect repellent can you trust to work effectively that will not also expose your children to poisonous chemicals? according to the new england journal of medicine, organic bite blocker, is the #1 one ranked natural bug spray. made from plant extracts like soybeans and geraniums, it is apparently safe, natural and, according to the USDA, as effective as DEET in repelling mosquitoes, flies and more. oh yeah, and it's waterproof so fill up the super soakers, turn on the sprinklers, roll out the slip n slide. It is, after all, summertime.
hey little bo peep, 2 chix found one of your sheep! but, sorry little lady...we're not giving him back just yet. this little lamb is way too valuable to the sleep-deprived mamas of the world. winner of the i-parenting award and and stamped with the national parenting center's seal of approval, this woolly companion helps lull your baby to sleep using calming sounds such as a mother's heartbeat or the soothing sound of the ocean. and we all know- if baby sleeps, mama sleeps. ewe (yes, we're having fun with this one) can find sleep sheep at several on-line sites such as www.sleepsheep.com or belbambini.com. we think this is one baaaaaaad sheep, but in a good way.
sheepishly yours,
2 chix.
your hips are expanding, your ankles are swelling, your back aches...you're pregnant. so maybe you don't always feel so hot on the inside, but there is no reason you can't look SO HOT on the outside. we know real beauty is only skin deep, but mama, if looking sexy during pregnancy is a crime...we're your partners in crime! check out this great pair of maternity jeans by juicy couture. made of distressed stretch denim and featuring a three inch elastic front waistband, these jeans will keep you as comfortable as you are fashionable. pair them with the 2 chix chalk v-neck peek-a-boo tee or the black we're hungry tee, slip on your favorite flats and you're good to go...to the little league game, to your prenatal yoga class, or to starbucks for that non-fat, decaf, one pump latte you've been jonesin' for all day.
do you find you're always wiping...something...off your child's sweet face? yeah...us too. that's why we love momspit. this alcohol free foam seems to magically dissolve even the stickiest mess from the cruddiest kid fingers, face...or whichever body part needs a little spiffying up. and, in the interest of being earth friendly, momspit containers are refillable and recyclable. the name...does not conjure up the most appealing memories. but, take it from 2 chix...and our sticky little offspring..this stuff rocks.
It's not too late to give a shout out to dad with a bold 2 chix daddy tee. go on...celebrate “papa's” role in pregnancy and show him your fun side! what a great father’s Day gift…or the perfect way to announce your preggoliciousness to your man. with clever quips such as, “Look What I Did”, “He Shoots, He Scores”, “Yes, It’s Mine” and “Changing the World One Diaper at a Time”, the tee will say it all…and then some.
it's fun getting all the attention while you're pregnant, and it seems right, seeing it's YOU who's doing most of the heavy lifting. but.....it takes two to tango, so take a moment to remember the man behind the belly on father's day.
even though his work was done some time before you even took your first pregnancy test, give a shout out to that handsome guy who puts the swing in your step, that that flutter in your belly. with the same wit and wisdom that made 2 chix popular with moms-to-be, “daddy by 2 chix” pokes fun at "operation baby" from the dad's point of view.
check out funny tees for dads-to-be from Daddy® by 2 chix. they're a great Father's Day gift idea, and you'll be the coolest mom for thinking of it!
Baby's on the way, so why not use the next 40 weeks to baby yourself..just a little. Here are nine 2 chix approved ways to make your each of your 9 months a little more mama-friendly. Go ahead, indulge.
1. Relax your body and mind with a soothing prenatal massage. Ahhhhh.
2. Become a bronze babe...while avoiding the damaging rays of the sun- try an organic, pregnancy safe tan!
3. Getting all gussied up for a special event? Splurge on a hair and makeup artist who knows how to enhance your natural glowing beauty. Check out www.onlocationbeauty.com
4. Pretty up those fingers and toes with natural pregnancy-safe mani and pedi. Try these toxin-free nail polishes by zoya.
5. Beat the summer heat with a decadent decaf mocha frappuccino...extra whip please ;)
6. Take some stress off your blooming belly with a refreshing dip in a salt water pool.
7. Head to a local bakery and enjoy a scrumptious cupcake! Try Vanilla Bake Shop or Sprinkles Cupcakes- oh. so. yum.
8. Kick back with a non-alcoholic,summer-perfect virgin margarita...and don't forget the chips and salsa!
9. Get in touch with your zen side with some prenatal yoga...ommmmmmmm (we recommend haute mamas always consult their physicians before engaging in any pregnancy exercise routines).
