v 2 issue 2: Boys Only

Calling all boys and tomboys too. We have selected some of our favorite items that your boys will be proud to own. We also have a book list of our favorite books for boys about boys.


Cover by Alicia O. Crews




1 Tattoo fans alike will appreciate this COOL signature Ed Hardy "Snake & Tattoo" Tee. The front has decorative art,the back has Ed Hardy's signature. Trivia note- Hardy pioneered the pop-culture tattoo-as-art space decades before the worldwide boom in tattoo art. This tee is available at Kitsel.com in toddler through size 8 - No needles required.
Coupon code: BABES at checkout to receive 10% off.

2 Buzz on over to miatom.com to find one-of-a-kind tees with a hint of manly spirit. All shirts are tagless with digitally printed images such as this motorbike Tee. You will also find golf tees, boxing gloves and more... Ranging in price from $20. to $27.95, we know your little mate will love these Aussie tees!

3 This remote control car can go anywhere imaginable! It's deep tread tires have twin propellers that spin for extra power to get through even the roughest terrain. One can only imagine the thrill your little boy will receive as he is kicking up dirt and water with this powerful Komodo Dragon remote control car.

4 What little boy doesn't love trucks? He will be the envy of the school yard with this Appaman Digger Tee from Cute Little Clothes. This manly shirt is available in vintage black sizes 2T-7.

5 The eyes don't lie...this is one super cool t-shirt. A simple black design of a monster truck stands out when detailed with flaming tires. Known to stop foot traffic (when others ask where you found it!), so be prepared to say you bought it from hipsterhugs.com!

6 A fabulous addition to a landlubber's room! The Pirate Island clock is 13" round with a moving pirate flag pendulum, detailed artwork and precision quality which makes this device well worth the booty! View the whole Timeworks collection for sale now at Layla Grace.

7 Bold, flashy, and sure to spice up the wardrobe of any tot. We love the artistic graphics of this long sleeve tee. Tons of fabulous styles for the ladies too, but the Dream Big long sleeve tee is our favorite pick for this issue since it's all about the boys!

This weeks mom tips:
Health Tip:
How to treat a bee sting:
Immediately scrap off the stinger with the edge of a credit card or a very dull knife. Wash the area with soapy water, and then hold an ice cube on the infected area for a few minutes. If you pull out a stinger instead of scraping it off more venom is apt to enter your child’s body.
*Watch your child for an allergic reaction. If your child begins having difficulty breathing or is swelling in his mouth or neck area or develops a rash around the sting area you should seek medical attention.

Cleaning Tip:
Add sparkle to your dishes in your automatic dishwasher by doing the following: Run the dishwasher on the regular cycle without soap. When the machine has filled with water, open the door and add a cup of white vinegar. Finish the cycle. This helps to remove deposits in the pipes.

Organizing Tip:
Wash the dishes and wipe the counters after each meal. No matter how large or small the meal or how tired and in a hurry you are, do the dishes. Make leaving your kitchen clean as important a priority as getting dressed for work. You never know when you will have unexpected guests.

Great books about boys for boys
A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue by Julia Cook.
No one likes Josh the Tattler because he tattles way too much. He tattles on his classmates, his brother, and even his dog! Until one night he wakes up to find his tongue is very long, yellow, and covered in bright purple spots. Will a bad case of Tattle Tongue teach him a lesson?

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst.
We all have good days and bad days. Your little boy will get a kick out of how bad things go one day for little Alexander. The book ends with his mother's assurance that everyone has bad days, even people who live in Australia.

Bear Feels Scared by Karma Wilson.
While Bear is on the trail of a snack, things quickly turn windy, wet and, as Bear gets lost, downright spooky. He cries and trembles, curling up amid the gnarled roots of a huge tree until his ever-faithful band of woodland friends come to his aid.




Dirt On My Shirt by Jeff Foxworthy.
From the thrill of flying to the imaginary planet Woosocket to bonding with a friend over a shared hatred of spinach, these poems capture the very essence of being a kid.

How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long.
Jeremy Jacob sets off on a pirate adventure, he loves doing everything the pirates do but then he finds out what they don't do. Equipped with pail and shovel, young Jeremy Jacob is happily constructing a sandcastle and moat when his day at the beach takes an unexpected turn.



Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.
Max's room grows into a mysterious, wild forest out of his imagination, and Max journeys to the land of the Wild Things. They are fearsome-looking monsters, but Max conquers them with a scary look and he is made the King of all Wild Things. This is a great book for big imaginations.

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