v 2 issue 16: Out of this World

This week we took on the mission to find cosmic style and fun for your space enthusiast. Plus: Our favorite new music for kids.



Cover by Jodie Goodison







1 When the mission is a good night's sleep, venture on over to Barn Dandy's. They've got a sleeping bag that is out of this world. Comfy & cozy with a vintage moonwalk feel.

2 While you are at Barn Dandys, you can also pick up a dandy dish set. The space set comes with a plate, bowl, cup, fork and spoon. Everything you need for a spacetacular eating adventure.

3 The Space Boy Gift Set includes a copy of the wonderful picture book "Space Boy" by Leo Landry and a solar puzzle. The puzzle is a whopping 2' x 3' with 24 pieces in all, and the book is a sweet story about Nicholas and his quest for some peace and quiet...which leads him to the moon!- At lollipoprascals.com. Enter code: TTW20 for 20% off your entire purchase

4 Your little space enthusiast will adore this rocket ship tee at Hiho Batik. Each piece is individually waxed and dyed to create an original piece of art. Need something extra special for an upcoming event? Hiho Batik will produce something that is truly unique just for you.

5 We love how easy Wallcandy Arts makes decorating a room! This Rock It set includes everything your child needs to soar into the outer galactic atmosphere, well with a little imagination anyway. With a ChalkBoard rocket the is 4.5' tall, stars and comments, this set is sure to spark their imagination. Use code: SPRINGCLEANING for 10% at checkout. Hurry expires soon!

6 Yoozzoo plush toys are made in New Zealand and filled with virgin wool. Great quality and cuteness comes with each of the four characters, just take a peek @ Booh all snazzed up in her plush crimson suit with one gloriously huge third eye!-Raspberrykids.com Enter code: tottrends15 for 15% off your purchase plus the exchange from US to CAD currency WOW! Great deal.

7 Spice up a room with the intergalactic duvet/bedding set from Pinky Scout. Each set comes with your choice of a twin or full/queen duvet cover and a single coordinating sham. Cosmic style any child would love! Free shipping on orders over $100 plus Enter TTWPS for $15% off your order!


This weeks mom tips

Quick tips for Spring cleaning-

Spring is in the air and it's time to clean all those hidden and neglected spots that are coming alive with the sunshine.

Divide and conquer- As with any daunting task, housecleaning is easier if you break it into smaller parts.

Start with an entrance and that closet. Take all the boots out and wash them and then put them in a storage area. Have your winter coats cleaned and sore away with all the accessories like hats, scarves and mittens. Now that the closet is empty wash it thoroughly, add a spring freshener and then your spring apparel.

Next, clean the entry way by washing the walls, floors, mats and windows and window dressings. All the places that don't get included with normal cleaning.

After that, work on the next adjacent room. It might be the same day or it might be the next day, but as you go along you can look back and see all that you have accomplished. The bathroom and kitchen should be done last because they get dirtier than any other part of the house.

You will feel great! Each place you've been is totally cleaned and showered with the welcoming incense of spring.

Set your big goal to clean it all, but break it down into smaller goals so that you accomplish it one step at a time. Once you see you are achieving this task by completing one area at a time one small goal at a time - you want to keep going and do it all.

If you can't clean, straighten up. If you're short on time, getting rid of clutter can make a room feel a lot cleaner. Make it a habit to tidy things up every day or two and there will be less to do when you do haul out the vacuum cleaner and dust cloth.


Out of this world- Spectacular Music

Some of our favorite new music for kids that parents will enjoy as well.

Your kids will love this funky music with a Jewish twist. Mama Doni "I Love Herring" is a little reggae, folk, country, klezmer and “Jewgrass” all woven together with Yiddish terms and a Jewish sensibility. This progressive music brings an unexpected and playful twist to Jewish culture, humor, and traditions.




Come On, Get Happy (The Best of Daddy A Go Go, Volume 1) by John Boydston.
This album is packed with many favorites from all six previous Daddy A Go Go CDs. From the makeover of the Partridge Family theme song to Scooby Doo, Where Are You? John Boydston has a way of bringing out the rock and roll in your child and you too! So strap on some comfy shoes and get ready to 'cut a rug' with your youngster.




Grammy nominated, Family recording artist Brady Rymer has a new CD out, "Here Comes Brady Rymer & the Little Band That Could". Your kids will adore the fun lyrics and pop rock beat of this band. This is a great CD for a road trip or a backyard barbecue, well just plain anywhere.





Want an effortless way to introduce Spanish to your children? The Spanglish Wrangler - "Spanglish Sing-Along!" is a music cd of bilingual songs for the whole family. Will Thomas, the Spanglish Wrangler says "Songs are a more effective way to learn a language because kids like to listen to them repeatedly, and they like mastering them". We think he has an excellent point.




In Gustafer Yellowgold’s Mellow Fever, Gustafer has come to Earth in his Sunpod and landed in Minnesota where he is living out his dream of a cooler existence, making new and interesting friends along the way. This is the 3rd in a series by award-winning song writer Morgan Taylor. Morgan's songs are fabulous fun for kids of all ages. We love the feel good melody. Feel yourself drift away in the "Butter Pond Lake".




Bobs & Lolo is music with a message! They can now be seen on the national TV network - Treehouse TV. Choose from their newest CD "Action Packed" using kid friendly analogies like trains, superheroes and more, "Sea Notes", "Musical Adventures", or "On Your Feet" DVD which has fun songs about bugs, exercise and more. Check out these girls adorable matching outfits!