v 2 issue 8: Entertaining is Elemental

This issue is full of all your child's needs to entertain in style, from fancy dress up cloths and shoes to fantastic card companies, we have it covered.



Cover by Ruthi David







1 The possibilities of the Emily pearl necklace and bracelet set are endless. All genuine freshwater white pearls are hand-knotted and secured with a sterling silver filigree clasp, then packaged in Belle Pearl's signature packing. Makes a great party gift or accessory.

2 Whether you have a fancy Nancy or a dancing queen, the microfiber leggings from BonBon Cupcakes are a delight. The black leggings with a leopard ruffle are snazzied up with rhinestones to add a little zing. Packaged to look like a cupcake in a clear bakery box...yum!

3 Pirouette of Los Angeles is a charming addition to your entertaining wardrobe. Pirouette offers contemporary tween clothing for sizes 7-14. We love that their line is made in the grand 'ol USA. Find their line at Eurochild.com starting at $31.

4 One of our favorite companies that we love to dish with our readers is Tea Collection. We feel you can never go wrong with Tea. They have done it again with this fabulous Norwegian styled vest with its traditional knit motif. Available in size 6 months up to 8 years at TeaCollection.com

5 For those concerned about the carbon footprint but also desire a stylish flair we recommend energy cargos at GreenEdge Kids. Designed with quality, form and function in mind, these pants are created with heavyweight hemp/organic cotton fabric which make them extra durable and are also wrinkle resistant. Dyed with low impact dyes in subtle colors and water-based screen printed graphics. We also love that they are made in the USA.

6 Calling all diva's in training...for special events only Gigi shoes will do. Gigi shoes can be customized to match every outfit in her closet with just a change of the strap. With 13 different colored shoes to choose from and 300 strap styles the possibilities are endless.

7 For the little girl who dreams of enchanted forests and sugarplum fairies, a tutu is an absolute necessity. Tutu Couture can help you make her dream come true with their handcrafted tutus that are made from over seventy yards of premium tulle and accented with beautiful rhinestones and more. Our pick is the black poofy princess tutu that is accented with pink marabou fur and a pink zebra bow.


This weeks mom tips:
Green Tip:
Choose to go to places you can get to without a car — by walking, biking, hiking, or taking public transportation. If you have to drive, car-pool with a friend.

Financial Tip:
Don't speed...speeding uses extra gas. Rapid acceleration and hard breaking are inefficient and lower your gas mileage.

Cleaning Tip:
Stock up on wipes of all kinds! Windex now makes wipes as well as dusting cloth wipes and cleaning wipes...when in a hurry just wipe it down.

Time Saving Tip:
Keep a few new garbage bags at the bottom on the garbage basket...easily slide the new one into place.


The Paper Patch
Looking for that special personalized party cards, thank you cards, or just fun stationary? Here are a few of our favorites...

Tiny Prints- Discover contemporary party invitations, birthday party invitations and party cards for your whole family.
Enter code: TT2008 for a 10% off your total purchase.


Couture Invito offers a unique line of custom invitations and stationery. If you don't see what you are looking for on their site, they will custom design a card for you. We adore their kids stationary and photo envelopes!
Enter code: TTWfall2008 for a 10% off your total purchase.

In a Baby Carriage designs range from modern to classic, simple or fun. Find a design to match your individual style!
Enter code: TTW for a 10% off your total purchase.


Mango Ink is a Husband and Wife card company offering birthday cards with style! We love their unique designs and we are sure you will too. They are truly sweet!



1st Comes Love Specializes in creating one-of-a-kind invitations for one-of-a-kind events. You will love their pop-off the card embellishments!
Enter code: TTW08 for a 15% off your total purchase.

Fin and Roe.com photo correspondence is your one-stop shop for high-end photo cards. Create custom invitations to fit your specific needs.We adore their Mommy Calling Cards!
Enter code: TOTTRENDS for 10% off entire purchase. Exp: 12/15/08

Sweetbeets Is an Eco-friendly company using letterpress printed in Canada on 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Vintage printing press produces a crisp impression that you can see and feel.
Enter code: tottrends08 for 20% off your total order! Expires 11/30/08 Enter code in message to seller during checkout to receive a refund via PayPal.

Paper Locket creates sassy, unique and chic invitations as well as Personalized Wall Art using your favorite photos
Enter code: trends08 for 20% off your holiday card order



A Touch Of Whimsy is a great place for unique, personalized stationery with a whimsical flair. Oodles of personalized gifts from recipe cards, excuse notes to calling cards.
Enter code: trend15 for 15% off your entire order. Expires 1/15/09

Simple Salutations- Two sisters own and run this fantastic card company that is Artistic, Fun and Affordable!
Enter code: tottrends for 15% off your entire purchase.

Be Creative is bringing back the art of hand written correspondences with simple, modern, and elegant designs. We adore their favor tags!
Enter Code: TOTBOGO08 to Buy one get one FREE (equal or less value). Contact shop owner first- Expires 12/5/08.

Le Papier Studio has custom invitations for all your events. Their custom silhouette artwork for little ones is superb! They will even create one of a kind pieces if you ask.
Enter Code: SHOPHOLIDAY for %10 off your entire purchase.

Nella Designs offers handcrafted, custom paper goods perfect for every occasion. Our favorite- their personalizes dog stickers for envelopes.
Free gift with purchase. At checkout enter as seen in TTW.