Layla Grace...oolala!

The other day I stumbled upon this very chic and sophisticated website, Layla Grace. The name itself is feminine and delicate. The very layout and design is appealing and I found myself lost, so to speak, searching and drooling over everything they offer.

Amazing lines such as Petunia Pickle Bottom (I look forward to the day when I can stock our store with that many Petunia Bags....oooooh heavens! That'll be the day!!!), Dwell Studio, J J Cole, Little Giraffe, BlaBla and so much more!

What's your favorite brand on Layla Grace? Mine is definitely Petunia Pickle Bottom...from diaper bags, clutches, cell phone accessories, and everything needed for your new arrival, Petunia wins hands down in my book.

Call me a diaper bag snob if you will but every time I get a new shipment of Petunia Bags in I drool, beg, and PLEAD with my husband to buy one for me! And my boys are WELL past the diapering years, at 7 and 9. Oh, well! One of these days I WILL splurge and buy myself a Cake Cameo Satchel for a night out on the town! ((....makes me giddy just thinking of getting a Cake Satchel...))!!!

True Essential Vitamins

Do you struggle to consume the right amounts of fruits and veggies each day? Like most Americans there is a battle, especially with kids, to get just the correct amount eaten every day.

True Essentials is a pharmaceutical grade nutritional line that supplies the entire family on high quality vitamins and supplements. They offer everything from basic men's and women's daily packs to cleansers (I take the True Essentials liver cleanser on a regular basis) to weight loss and management. They also offer fun pocket sized anti-bacterial lotions and hand sanitizers in Cucumber Melon, Peach, and Lemongrass scents...yummo! We carry these at the store and they were a HUGE hit over the Christmas season...they made the perfect stocking stuffer!

Why True Essentials over the stuff at Walmart, Costco, or Target? True Essentials are made with whole food products containing fibers, digestive enzymes, and probiotic bacteria to assist in digestion and gut health. The Fruit & Vegetable Essential and Power Antiox are not a multi-vitamin, which targets a very specific amount of limited selection of particular essential nutrients. The Power Antiox is a high potency freeze-dried extract of three fruits: blueberries, pomegranates, and acai berries.

In order for your body to correctly absorb the vitamin and nutrients from that vitamin, it has to be formulated with whole foods, otherwise, that basic, everyday vitamin off the shelf is being flushed out of your body...literally!

So, the next time you go to grab that vitamin in the morning do your body a favor. Start taking vitamins and supplements made with whole foods instead of the one that you were able to buy in bulk from Walmart. Chances are pretty high that the vitamin you're getting ready to pop in your mouth is gonna get peed right out! Just sayin (;

Bamboosa Baby Clothing

Yesterday while weeding through some of our emails from years past I ran across Bamboosa. I had completely forgotten about this company and eagerly contacted them again. What I love SO much about Bamboosa is not only is the company eco-friendly, ALL their products are made right here in the USA!!!

And yes you heard me correctly! Clothing can be made from bamboo! When I talk about a bamboo related items in our store, I sometimes am met with very inquisitive expressions. It's almost as if I can see what questions they are eager to ask.

The touch of bamboo against your skin is one of the most luxurious and delightful feeling your skin will ever come into contact with. And imagine swaddling your brand new bundle up in something as soft and cuddly as bamboo?!! It's like cashmere for your baby!

Bamboo is not only eco-friendly but it's HIGHLY sustainable! And I mean HIGHLY!!! Have you ever planted a stock only to see it get completely out of hand as it spreads like wild fire? We have several little patches that continue to sprout up along the side of our house. (Of course, for anyone that's been to our house, that area has been badly neglected and it really just needs to be plowed and tilled so we can start over fresh! The endless responsibilities of home ownership, right?)

Bamboo is also a natural temperature regulator. Your baby will stay warmer in the winter and cooler during the summer months without the worry of her over-heating and becoming sweaty.

Did you know that bamboo is naturally UV protective? Pretty awesome stuff, right?!! But this stuff isn't just for babies, Bamboosa has a full line of men's and women's, even items for your home!

I can't wait to purchase some of the cozy Yoga Pants for myself! What's your favorite Bamboosa item or what Bamboosa item would you purchase for the next baby shower you'll be attending?