v 1 issue 13: Editor's Picks

Editor's Picks


Our current issue includes our favorite picks from 2007. These products are of high quality, along with being stylish and of excellent value.

Cover by Shannon Stewart, clothing by Eden's Bouquet

1 Create a gift that will be cherished for a lifetime when you give Custom Made For Kids, The First Adventures of Incredible You. The book is personalized with your child’s favorite people and places and follows your child from the day they arrived on Earth through their exciting adventures in life.
2 Perfect for you and your kids, Earworms Rapid Language CD’s make learning languages easy and fun. Their CD’s put the words and phrases you need not just on the tip of your tongue, but deep in your long-term memory with catchy melodies composed of rhythmic repetitions.
3 Ahoy, me hearties! These rainboots by Chooka aren’t just for rainy days. Made of rugged rubber with moisture absorbing cotton lining, these boots are made for many adventures.
4 Unlock the secret to gorgeous personalization at Paper Locket. Simply put, the wall canvases are stunning. Let their designs inspire you to put life on your walls.
5 Bingo Record’s Motown Hits for Kids features classics like For Once in My Life and Ain’t No Mountain. Treat your Sugarpie Honeybunches to Motown Hits for Kids, and we bet they won’t be the only Rockin’ Robins in the car.
6 Morgan & Milo shoes are European styled without the price. Classic and comfortable, Morgan & Milo shoes are well-suited for everyday wear. Their shoes emphasize practical detailing, playful colorations and outstanding comfort and fit.
7 Containing 35-45 fun-to-ask and fun-to-answer questions, the Between Me and You journal is a fun way to capture the life stories of those you love most. Each journal features a hardcover and sturdy spiral binding so that you can truly create memories that will last a lifetime.
8 Maui Rose creates the cutest bags for little girls featuring bold colors and sassy style. With different sizes and styles to choose from, you will find the perfect purse/tote/beach bag for your little girl.


Our Favorite Cleaning Tips

(1)Found a sticker on the wall? Remove as much of the sticker as possible then remove the rest with a little bit of Ben Gay ointment and a blow dryer (on low heat setting). Other ways to remove stickers include WD-40, Oops brand latex paint remover, De-Solve, fingernail polish remover, and rubbing alcohol.
(2)Puchase Method bath wipes (found at Target) and keep them under your bathroom sink. They are quick, efficient and perfect for when a visitor drops by unannounced.
(3)Everyone's microwave could use a good cleaning, so we figured everyone could use a good microwave cleaning tip. Here it is: fill a bowl with equal parts vinegar and water, place in the microwave, and cook on high for 3 minutes. Wipe out the microwave and your done!
(4)Found magic marker on the couch? Try Hair spray to remove magic marker from surfaces.
(5)When laundering keep your whites whiter. 1. Use dishwasher detergent in your white loads to keep the whites super bright. 2. If you get a grease or oil stain, sprinkle cornstarch on the spot, allow to stand for a few minutes and then brush off and wash as normal. 3. For blood stains, spot treat with hydrogen peroxide and then wash as normal.
(6)If you have stainless steel appliances, you'll love this cleaning tip. Simply take a small amount of baby oil, apply to a cleaning rag, and rub onto your stainless steel, top to bottom. Tried, tested and true, this trick will get rid of those annoying streaks other cleaning solutions leave behind!