Tell me, what do you get when you cross super convenient Crayola carrying accessories with luxurious {& celebrity famed} baby, toddler & kid clothing and baby scrubs? Oh, I know… You get Princess Linens adorable collection of goodness for your entire broad.

I recently received a whole bundle of goodies in the mail from Princess Linens owner, Kathryn Orr, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share them with you. Whether you are looking to outfit your child for their birthday or the birth of their sibling, or you’re looking to purchase a delightful birthday or big sibling gift, Princess Linens has something for you.

Complete with personalization, check out their amazing clothing collection, which consists of Bon Bon dresses, Bon Bon John Johns, Garden Princess dresses, The Hamptons John Johns, Hand Smocking & My First Scrubs. Each one of these collections come in a variety of color combinations & can be monogrammed or personalized. When Miss Suri Cruise is spotted sporting a Garden Princess dress, you just know it must be good!

We had the lucky opportunity to see the My First Scrubs first hand, and it is just the sweetest little “uniform”. Alex loves to parade around the house in his Scrubs & they are super comfy for nap time! My first Scrubs make a fabulous outfit for the new big brother or sister to wear to the hospital to meet their little sibling, and they are also perfect for children of doctors, nurses, veterinarians & other scrub-wearing pro’s, to pretend they are like mom & dad. When personalized with your child’s name, it will read “Dr. Alexander” which makes it that much more fun!

If clothes aren’t your thing these days, check out their wonderful line of Crayola licensed Doodlebugz products; the Crayon Keeper, Crayon Apron & Toolbelt, Crayon Purses, Doodlebags {my personal fave}, Chalk Talk Table Mates & the newest item, Chef Apron & Hat set. Each of these wonderful items is designed with the child in mind, and is meant to carry & maintain a nice set of crayons or chalk on the go {or even at home}.

We are excited to offer a super special Princess Linens giveaway here on BabyLuxe today! Simply check out the site, then comment back here with you love about this brand & you’ll be entered to win a Doodlebag {pictured above}!

For those of you interested in all of the other goodness at Princess Linens, we have a special discount for you as well! Simply enter “BABYLUXE” to receive 15% off!

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KidLuxe Edition

Heading out for a simple family dinner has, over the past couple of years, become rather daunting with two little ones to entertain. We actually plan all of our outings now based on restaurants that offer the kid-friendly crayons & paper menu. Well, with this fun new toddler-bag accessory, we are free to travel to & dine at any restaurant that our grown hearts’ desire; introducing the Crayons A Go Go, designed by Kristen Nix of Sweet Darlin’ Ranch!

Kristen has put together possibly the most compact little crayon roll that I have seen yet. At just 4.5 x 2.5 inches {rolled up} including 16 crayons, I can toss this sweet little roll in my bag & pride myself of being prepared next time Alex or Colin has a meltdown!

Sweet Darlin’ Ranch is another adorable etsy shop; my new favorite go-to place for all sorts of creative design shopping. Along with the Crayons A Go Go, they sell bibs, changing pads, blankets & these adorable kids crowns {perfect for birthdays, imagination & special occasions}!

Sweet Darlin’ Ranch has generously offered to give away a winners choice Crayons A Go Go roll to one lucky BLD reader! To enter, simply comment here, about their etsy shop. For a bonus entry, you may sign up for our daily email!  Contest ends one week from today, June 24th.

Interested in something else from Sweet Darlin’ Ranch? Well, they are giving free shipping to all BLD readers when they mention “BabyLuxe{daily}” in the comments section.

KidLuxe Segment

Ok ladies, please tell me you all remember playing this game as a kid! You would fold a piece of paper into the shape of a pyramid, and then with your girlfriends, count letters and numbers on the four corners, drilling down to the inside, where your fortune was revealed. Remember?

Well, Cahootie, as it is now called {was it called this when we were little?} has made a comeback, and it is better than ever! Already an award winner for its creative packaging, Cahootie is the new crowd pleaser for the 7 & up girls. The modern twist on this beloved game is that it comes with 40 repositionable fortune stickers, award-winning designs, laminated paper, and six themes – allowing any game play to constantly change and surprise players.

At just $5.95 each, this is the perfect little add-on birthday gift, or special reward gift for your child. The unique themes include Birthday Wishes, Truth or Dare, Wishes & Dreams & Sporty Girl. And just in time for the upcoming election, Cahootie even has two political themes; Republican and Democrat. The hidden fortunes and questions are enough to spark any little girls’ imagination, creativity & intellect; and she’ll have fun doing it!

Want to create your own Cahootie at home? You can do that too, with Cahootie’s interactive web site. Download templates and stickers, become inspired & join Club Cahootie!

Set the tone of your little girl’s next party or the party she attends, and set her up with a couple of Cahootie’s to share & play with friends!

Looking for something special for your toddler? Need a big brother or big sister present for a special child in your life? Look no further than Pure and Honest Kids!

Pure and Honest Kids (www.pureandhonestkids.com) is an online e-boutique that offers wholesome and age-appropriate clothing, accessories and furnishings, all with the convenience of online shopping. Pure and Honest Kids has an excellent selection of darling clothes, unique toys and fashionable yet functional gear for toddlers. Here are a few of our favorite items!

Floor Puzzle:

What a way to learn your ABC’s! This great big ABC Floor Puzzle comes to life through Clare Beaton’s illustrations, which are guaranteed to ignite your child’s imagination! This puzzle, with its 24 jumbo pieces, helps to develop fine motor skills. It promotes letter recognition and association of letters with specific objects. The best part is children have fun while learning! Puzzle measures 2 x 3 feet. Suitable for ages 3+.

$15.00

Claesen’s Underwear:

Whether your big boy or girl has mastered potty training or is still learning the ropes, they will love Claesen’s comfortable and classic underwear—so soft and super easy to wear. Forget characters, glitter and cheesiness! Go simple!

For the girls, you’ll love the great little basic printed briefs- so cute and classic! Comes in many different patterns and colors, including aqua dots, sweet little bird print, pink and brown tulip print and classic pink and classic white.

Comes in a pack of 2. Made of 95% cotton, 5% lycra. Machine wash.

$16.00

For the boys, check out the comfortable and classic Claesen’s boxer shorts! They are sure to become his favorites. Made for comfort, these great boxer shorts are truly the softest we’ve seen. Claesen’s underwear for boys comes in many patterns and colors as well, including cobalt blue, bold cherry stripes, Hawaiian print design, and many others.

Comes in a pack of 2. Made of 95% cotton, 5% lycra. Machine wash.

$18.00

Coco Bonbons raingear:

Does your little one love splashing around in the rain? They might as well do it in style with raingear by Coco Bonbons!

The matching rain boots, umbrellas and rain jackets come in two very adorable patterns, the Alice Strawberry pattern and the Belle Plaid pattern.

The Coco Bonbons umbrella is just the accessory your little girl needs for spring! It is perfectly sized for your princess. ($22.00)

The laminated outer matching raincoat ($48.00) will help keep your toddler dry on those rainy days and the matching rubber rain boots ($20.00) are a must-have, too. She’ll be ready for some serious puddle jumping!

Come visit Pure and Honest Kids (www.pureandhonestkids.com) and find the perfect gift for the little ones in your life.

Pure and Honest Kids- Where Kids Can Be Kids!

Counting down the days until Babyluxe {daily} launches a new and improved website AND the end to our Mother’s Day Contest {could be any day now}! If you have not completed our survey yet do so quickly to be entered to win one of 3 fabulous gift sets filled with a mixture of donations from our generous sponsors listed below:

Fresh Baby is a website, newsletter and products all in one for making baby food quick & easy! Their products and tips are must haves for any household trying to live a more “Green” and healthy lifestyle. You are less than 30 minutes a week away from being a satisfied, money saving, baby making food Mama! {So Easy Baby Food Kit}

Matilda Jane’s unpredictable, trendy children’s clothing line has recently launched their new women’s collection! These funky, inspiring designs will surely get mommy noticed along with her children! How can you resist such a sweet and modern addition to your child’s {and now your own} wardrobe! {Women’s collection}

SmartMom Jewelry is pretty and practical; it’s just what you’ve been looking for to be stylish AND pacify your teething child whenever and wherever needed! What an ingenious and “Smart” idea; and did we mention stylish, with those amazing real gemstone looks, but the feel and make of a teething product! {Teething Bling}

Preggers N’ Proud offers fresh look maternity slogan design tees. Look no further for the perfect way for you to express how “proud” you are to be pregnant or to just be Mom! Don’t forget about Daddy and Baby too; signature slogan designs to show off your “Hot Daddy” or “Buddha Baby”. {Happy Mother’s Day tank or tee}

Laugh & Learn DVDs take that stress out of childbirth and throws in the fun and silliness! The modern way to learn about childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care is not from a classroom setting, but from the comfort of your own home! This 3 DVD set is perfect for any expecting parent who wants to know the ins and outs of what to expect, from an expert. {Laugh & Learn DVD sets}

Mango Ink brings out your individual personality through photos on hand mounted cards and invitations. Capture your next announcement with these beautifully crafted cards! Mango Ink also offers photo keepsakes and high quality homemade wrapping paper. {Gift certificate}

Julian & Co. was built on an amazing story about the love of family and cherished moments and items. They have custom made jewelry for all members of the family, especially for mom! From adorable Mother’s necklaces to cuff links for Dad to ID bracelets for the little ones, there’s something unique and personal for everyone! {Gift certificate}

CuddleBee offers unique and luxurious gifts for pampering baby! Bibs and burpies, blankets and belts, choose from some fabulous fabric designs, handmade from the softest material, perfect for any stylish baby or toddler! {Gift certificate}

Preppymommy baby and mommy products were created to make life a bit easier for baby and more stylish for mommy! Designed from some unexplored patterns, baby’s Bibkins and Binky Clips truly were made to make life out and about simpler! Plus, Lucky Lanyard and Ribbon Belt accessories for Mom to add a bit of style to Mom’s hectic lifestyle! {Lucky Lanyard}

Boon Inc. is know for bringing innovated products to your home and your life! Modern must have items from bath products like the well know Frog Pod to feeding and storage accessories. And just recently a new launched layette line for babies and toddlers! {Snack Ball}

AJaron jewelry creates exceptional fine jewelry for mom and baby, plus accessories for the home! Add a treasured piece to your collection from their extensive selection of beautifully crafted items! AJaron would also like to offer Babyluxe {daily} readers 15% off Rocks To Buy Baby in stock merchandise {with promo code MOM15} and 10% off SoHo Stack special order rings {with promo code MOM10}. {25% off coupon}

Girlie Gowns are a must have for any expecting mommy for her hospital stay! Why be frumpy in those old, worn hospital gowns when you can be “girlie” and pretty in your own! Just making baby’s birth a bit more special! {Girlie Gown}

Bellazandra has beautifully handcraft gifts for yourself or a loved one! They have some of the most amazing custom designed Mother’s and birthstone bracelets that any women would cherish for a lifetime! {Gift certificate}

Babystar, at Baby Star, a star is born everyday! They offer high quality, essential products for baby from bedding to bath {with a new line of hooded towels}. If you’re a parent who loves great moderns designs with a stylish baby, this shop is for you! {Gift certificate}

Kids Central Kitchen offers natural, whole grain baking mixes for today’s active kids and their families! Easy to make! NO trans fats, NO hydrogenated oils, NO high fructose corn syrup and NO artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Also available are fun & colorful baking utensils, pans & accessories. {Baking mix & utensils}

Tots on the Go brings you the finest in quality strollers and travel baby products, for the active family. They carry top brand name items such as the innovative Phil and Teds Sports buggy, baby backpack carriers, high end diaper bags and great travel gear. Looking for advice on traveling with your kids? Search Tots on the Go for great travel ideas or contact them directly. {Rowdy diaper bag}

Paperluxe Studio offers a wide range of simplistic, classic paper designs, including personalized stationery, invitations, announcements, matching thank-you notes, calling cards (for moms, nannies & teachers) & coordinating labels. Paperluxe Studio’s specialty product offering is personalized stationery for women; and more particularly, stationery that can be given in lieu of traditional party favors at baby & bridal showers, and other similar events. {Gift certificate}

momAgenda was founded by a busy mother of four who was constantly struggling to keep up with all of her children’s appointments & lessons, while still managing to keep herself pulled together, momAgenda combines style & functionality. The original mom’s day planner, momAgenda, has a smart collection of organization tools including the famous momAgenda Desktop, Kitchen Folio, myAgenda: for everyone, and a wide assortment of pads & accessories. {momAgenda Desktop}

Let’s Go Strolling offers the best selection of high-quality strollers, designer diaper bags, new baby gifts and all best baby and new mom products. With outstanding customer service that exceeds your expectations, their mission is to make your shopping experience both easy and fun and help you buy the best products for your lifestyle. {Ju-Ju-Be diaper bag}

The Polkadot Platypus offers top picks for maternity, babies and kids. Their collection of stylish apparel, hip baby gear, designer crib bedding, fun accessories and unique baby gifts is like no other. Whether you are looking for cowboy baby bedding, paisley play tents, novelty tees, girly tutus or polka dot toddler backpacks … they have something for everyone! {SaraBear diaper caddy}

Made by Angie: Clean up in style with a Made by Angie wipes case! Choose from a beautiful assortment of fun, quirky & stylish fabrics to suit every mood you’re in. Having kids is a dirty job. Made By Angie handmade baby wipe containers make it easy to have fun while doing your dirty work! {Gift certificate}.

Alli’s Originals specializes in made-to-order hand stamped, personalized sterling silver jewelry. Alli works closely with each client to design a piece that is truly unique, special and one of a kind. Her clients have a big part in the design and creative process so their vision can become a reality. {Gift certificate}

Seabands are the new wave hair bands that stay in place & stay comfortable all day! They offer a variety of fabric and jacquard ribbon options, as well as personalization. They even do special orders for clubs, schools and businesses. {Mother/daughter set}

momspit: Inspired by the original, momspit is the universal no-rinse cleanser for hands & face, and not just for kids. Available in a 7 oz desk size bottle and a convenient 2 oz bottle, designed to effectively fit into the smallest of bags, including your handbag, gymbag & even the kids’ backpacks; take some momspit with you wherever you go. {2 oz bottles of momspit}

The Baby Planners are a Los Angeles-based concierge and consulting service that caters to the needs of expectant parents. No matter what stage you are at in your pregnancy, they are available to meet your needs. Whether you are registering for the first time, need a special service, or just have some important {or silly, for that matter} questions, Ellie & Melissa are your go-to ladies. {Gift certificate for ½ hour phone consultation}

sheppard girls: Handmade, vintage-inspired goods for moms, kids & babies. A one woman business, Lisa Sheppard designs and produces baby bibs, burp cloths, headbands & unique hand-painted vintage doorknob hangers. All of her products are made using the finest selection of vintage fabrics, wool felt & rickrack ribbons. {Headbands}

Keep an eye out for some upcoming {or previous} features from some of these gracious sponsors and their “luxe” products! {A special note to the winners once they are randomly chosen, not all these products will be in the gift set you receive, each set is a mixture and combination of the above} Each gift set is valued at over $500! Thank you to all our sponsors and our {daily} readers! We appreciate you all and Happy Mother’s Day to some of the best moms out there!

KidLuxe Edition

After having been on many {many} a weekend jaunt, day trips, and morning of errands with both kids in the past several months, I was desperately searching for the perfect, easy-access solution to all of those “But Mommy, can I bring just three toys?” instances. Fortunately, just in time for our recent road trip to NY, my dilemma was solved; with an Ellie Bellie Kids Mini-Messenger bag of course!

The EBK Mini-Messenger bags are a stylish & practical accessory for children ages 3 and up, to carry all of their prized possessions and necessities. Colin loves to tote around his 3 favorite “shake and go” cars practically everywhere we go. For times that we need quiet entertainment, he packs up his bag with paper, crayons & his favorite stamps. And of course, we can’t go anywhere without packing him some fruit snacks & a drink. All of this and more, fit perfectly inside his Mini-Messenger.Other products under the EBK label: the Cape & the Tutu. We also have a personalized cape in our house, which is a welcome alternative to the party-store plastic capes only available during Halloween season; perfect for your little super hero! Sadly, we may never have the chance at a Tutu in our house, but knowing the attention to detail and quality that I see in the Cape and Mini-Messenger, I can only imagine that the Tutu’s are nothing short of fabulous!

Speaking of fabulous, if not for anything else, I suggest you head on over to Ellie Bellie Kids, just to witness their gorgeous new web site! You will surely be blown away by the imagery on the site, and some of you may even recognize the soda shop where the home page was filmed.

Ellie Bellie Kids is one very special company dedicated to enriching the lives of children with classic play products that spark creativity, individualism & a whole lot of fun. Mom & founder of EBK, Jennifer Cooper, is also dedicated to supporting several wonderful causes. Therefore, a portion of their sales are donated to Autism Service Dogs of America.

So if you are in the mood to give your child or a child you care about, the chance to enjoy these wonderful classics, definitely head over to the Ellie Bellie Kids site where you can take 20% off all orders between now and May 15th with the coupon code luxe20.

Kidluxe Edition

There are not many ways to keep a young elementary age child quiet, still, and occupied for an extended period of time, except of course with some type of stimulating building toy. Something to keep their little fingers and minds going!

A favorite brand among young builders everywhere, K’NEX has a new Spring line that includes Cool Construction, Rescue Assortment, and Dueling Racers! My 6 year recently got a couple new sets to construct with; and construct he did! With the easy to follow direction books that came with each set, he was on his way to an imaginative afternoon. It’s an amazing sight to watch a child play so intently and so focused on the task of building their creation just right. K’NEX are truly not just toys; but innovated, educational products as well.

Let me comment on a great feature with the New Dueling Racers we received. Once the construction is complete, these cars turn into battery operated, motorized racers! So the fun continues on! The components on the Spring K’NEX product line are of course compatible with all other K’NEX parts, and also compatible with other leading building systems too! You can see why this brand is “the world’s most innovative construction toy company”; they make and sell age appropriate, mind building, imaginative fun!

Babyluxe has a Dueling Racers set to giveaway to one lucky child! As you are browsing through all the great offers and sections of the K’NEX site, can you comment back to us what simple drinking product started it all? {Hint: About Us, K’NEX history} Good luck!

And the winner is: Bunny B! Congrats! Check your email Bunny B! Thanks everyone!

Kidluxe weekly segment, issue 2

That is what your child will do with these amazingly “smart” toys! I’d been hearing all the rage for months and months, before I finally succumbed to the peer pressure, and got some of our own, so that I could see for myself what all the fuss was about.

Not just for boys, Automoblox will encourage your child’s imagination to flow, and will keep even the fidgetiest of kids {trust me, I have one!} quiet and enthralled for hours.

With nine different vehicle models to choose from, all designed with the same high quality wood detailing & vivid colors {unique to each model}, Automoblox were created with the goal in mind to deliver benefits that are vital to the development of your child. The removable connectors allow the wooden body parts to be interchanged with other vehicles using a unique shape and color system. Not only fun, but educational as well, children build skills in shape recognition, color matching & fine motor skills.

This is a great toy that we like to bring along with us, when we know that we’ll need a “quiet” distraction for our 3 year old for any length of time. It works like a charm!

Automoblox are available at many online retailers, including Fat Brain Toys & their own web site. Be sure to check out the new 2008 Limited Edition Automoblox: the S9-R sport sedan, C9-R sportscar & X9-X sport utility. With the cool new details, they are sure to soup up your existing collection!