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Looking to update your summer wardrobe?
Check out this new website: www.PlanetMomTshirts.com.
A little over a year ago, these sexy, fitted tees with irreverent, mom-ccentric
phrases started being sold with cute sayings such as:
Trophy Wife
Chicken Nuggets or Pizza?
I need a playdate
Secretary of Transportation
Kids are my Workout
Because I Said So
Mother Superior
Whine? No. Wine? Yes.
Seeking Tall, Dark, Rich cup of coffee and many more...
Kathy Griffin just wore two of the shirts - Whine? No. Wine? Yes. and Botox Free
on "My Life on the D List" this past week. They have also been
featured on the Today Show, the View, Fox & Friends, ABC's Satellite Sisters
and CBS radio.
The company also offers tees, hoodies, yoga-style pants, hats, briefs and nighties.
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Buckingham Babies: Great new catalogue.
We discovered this upscale catalogue and full website recently
- www.buckinghambabies.com - It
features fabulous products for baby, the nursery, family and friends.
Many of their products are their own signature designs (baby bedding with golden
threaded frogs, sheer overlays, and an heirloom 24-karat gold calligraphied
initial for babies), a few exclusive products as well as the tried
and true. They are also the first retailer to offer a PINK Silver Cross
pram - it's really very cool!
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Looking for something really special
to celebrate babies first birthday?
Look at Hello Beautiful Films is a service for families created
to capture the extraordinary and everyday moments in the life of their baby.
The films forever capture this amazing yet fleeting beginning of a family's life.
They construct documentary 'portraits' of children to serve as a tribute to the
memories of each family. Each film is completely tailored to the client's vision
and typically incorporates professionally shot video of their baby playing, old
home video shot by the family, the family interacting with the baby, the family'
s home, and interviews with family and friends.
Hello Beautiful Films recently began a collaboration with Albert Maysles. Albert
Maysles is the infamous director of "Gray Gardens" and "Gimme
Shelter." They have put together the "Albert Maysles Package" where
Mr. Maysles does the camera work for the family's video. They are the first
company to do anything like this. Never before was someone able to have
one of the greatest filmmakers come to their home and make a documentary about
their baby. No one on earth can make the most mundane events in some one's
everyday life look as interesting as Mr. Maysles.
Contact:
Bianca Nejat
Hello Beautiful Films
611 Broadway Suite 630
New York, NY 10012
p. 212.614.1234
f. 212.473.5208
www.hellobeautifulfilms.com
sales@hellobeautifulfilms.com
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A
few fun things to do this summer…
Nina Drapacz takes photographic portraiture
to the level of fine art her portraits have a timeless look and
a make classic statement. She is a former apprentice to Richard
Avedon and puts a priority on capturing a child’s personality-
something beyond a smile. Working only with a medium format camera
and printing the photographs from negatives by hand in the darkroom
gives each photograph its rich one of a kind quality and renders
it archival. She also specializes in hand painted black and white
prints.
Nina has been photographing children for over 14 years here in
New York City. She is currently offering an additional 2 5x7 enlargements
to her package. The portrait sitting needs to be booked on or before
July 30th, 2006. This gift is good for the entire summer. Nina
will also be photographing families this summer in the Hamptons.
You can view her work at www.fotonina.com
Nina Drapacz Photography
500 E 85th St 14C
New York, NY 10028
(212)772-7814 or (917)972-1788
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With summer upon us…Who
can resist a makeover?
We have all wished for it. NO fine lines, NO wrinkles, NO sun
spots, NO endless waxing appointments and especially NO ugly
spider veins.
We have finally found the answer to JUST GET RID OF IT ALL!!
Smooth New York™ is a New York City skin
care center incorporating the very latest in laser and non-invasive
technology. Under the expert supervision by one of New York Magazines “Best Beauty Docs,” board-certified
plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Wallach, will treat head-to-toe conditions, including
Dyschromias (sun spots), wrinkles, unwanted hair, spider veins, acne scarring,
rosacea and more. Smooth New York™ offers complete skin rejuvenation
in one convenient location.
You can learn more about SMOOTH NEW YORK™ at www.smoothnewyork.com for
the many laser treatments and injectable procedures they offer.
During the months of June, July and August please call Marguerite
at the Smooth New York offices at (212)861-6400 or (212)639-9600.
Just tell her you saw this on citybabny.com and you will get 15%
off on all laser treatments and injectables.
Oh, by the way, she will give you 20% off when
you send them your friends.
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Maggie Moo’s Birthday
Parties
My friend had her daughter’s birthday party at Maggie Moo’s
recently and it was completely adorable. The place is really
cozy, and Maggie Moo herself comes out to visit with the party
attendees.
The ice cream is divine and delicious. Parties are reasonably
priced and fun for all.
Maggie Moo’s is at 1437 2nd Avenue at 75th Street.
Phone 212-472-6249.
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Too
Busy to Diet? All You Have to do is Eat!
Congratulations! If you're reading this, you're a
new mom. The joys of motherhood are endless and you adore devoting
all of your energies to your little bundle of love. But what about
you? Is the figure you were once proud of a fading memory? Are
you simply too busy to make sound nutritional decisions, much less
cook or frequent the supermarket? The answer is simple: eat, eat,
eat, eat, and eat—literally. According to Certified Nutritional
Consultant and Founder of 5 squares™ healthy eating plan,
Monica Lynn, it’s as easy as 1-2-3-4-5!
5 squares is a company dedicated to helping individuals
achieve their maximum potential of health and wellness. The plan
will guide and help you meet your weight, dietary, and nutrition-related
goals, by delivering lower-fat foods—free of dairy, wheat,
and refined sugar, never frozen, and always clean—right to
your door before 6 a.m., three to seven days a week. Because you
have your five meals for the day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and
two snacks), you have the power to eat properly, the right amount,
and the best nutritional calories.
Endorsed by leading nutritionists and dietitians,
the plan’s psychological advantage is that you never have
to think about preparing foods or counting calories. The 5-meal
advantage is that by consuming smaller amounts of food five times
daily, your blood sugar stays steady and you don’t have a
chance to get hungry or experience the cravings that take us off
our diets. (Digestion is the number two calorie burner next to
working out.) And, finally, the support advantage is that you receive
the personal attention and motivation needed to guide you through
each week. If you don’t like a particular food (or 10) you’ll
never have to eat it!
5 squares serves Westchester, Manhattan, The Bronx,
and Fairfield County, Connecticut.
For information, call 1-866-5WE-COOK or sign
up online at www.5squares.com
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Who
said motherhood was easy?
(212) 222-4394
claudia@significantself.com
significantself.com
To subscribe to My Significant Self, the e-zine for first time moms, click here
Being a mom is one of the hardest jobs in the world (as you probably know already…).
There is help available by way of Claudia Heilbrunn who is a “Life Coach” with an emphasis on first time moms.
According to Claudia: “Professional life coaches provide an ongoing partnership with their clients designed to help clients produce fulfilling and satisfying results in their lives. Coaches are trained to listen, to observe and to customize their work to the needs of their individual clients. Life
Coaches believe that the client is naturally creative and resourceful and trust that the client has inherent wisdom which, when tapped, will lead the client on the right path. Rather than offer advice, coaches seek to elicit solutions and strategies from their client.”
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Pilates Classes for New Moms
Pilates for new and expectant moms is now the rage. Here are two places to check out:
Centered Pilates Studio
info@thecentered.com
(212) 633-1233
Centered is a Pilates studio for women specializing in post-pregnancy programs located on 114 W. 14th Street. The studio was conceived by Karrie Adamany an expert instructor who has been featured in many national magazines and television shows. Karrie is a mom herself and has developed the program based on her personal and professional experience. The studio also offers other services for mothers including groups and nutritional counseling.
The Gym
thegym.com
(212) 889-3003
Aubrey Graf is the Pilates Director at 'The Gym' and has been teaching Pilates almost 7 years. The Gym (11 E. 26th Street) has a great prenatal and postnatal Pilates/fitness program and will be having an open house very soon.
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Cocoa Crayon
cocoacrayon.com
(917) 750-1117
Cocoa Crayon is a New York-based business that was born out of a passion for finding hip, well designed, useful things for kids.
Lisa Moss specializes in unique gifts for the discerning shopper. Whether it’s tableware, jewelry, cosmetic cases, wall decals, artist portfolios, blankets, hooded towels, diaper bags or slippers—its all been tested by Lisa (a former Conde Nast editor) and her two daughters.
Whether you’re buying for yourself or for a gift, shopping with Lisa is extremely easy. You can literally have things purchased, beautifully wrapped and delivered in just a few minutes.
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Jill Cooper
Personalize it!
212-799-8317
JillCoops@aol.com
Jill Cooper is offering a discount on your Holiday Card order. You will receive a 15% DISCOUNT whenever you order!
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Fancy Letters
fancyletters.com
(917) 327-6000
If you are looking for great party favors, accoutrements or invites to make your party complete, look no further than Linda Edelman. Linda is extremely creative and specializes in putting together just the right favor for any occasion. I have used her for myself and my kids and have been wowed by the results.
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Calling All
Play Groups
Funworks for Kids, located at 201 E. 83rd
St. has space available for playgroups to rent out for a few
hours per week. Janet Liff, the Director, says that many playgroups
have done this over the years when the kids get too old (and
too active!) to go to each other's apartments every week. Funworks
is full of great toys, puzzles and climbing equipment and is
a safe, clean environment. Please call Janet at (917) 432-1820
for more information or to book a trial session. Please note
that the Funworks space is available on Saturdays for rental
for birthday parties, etc.
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Baby Talk
Did you know your baby is acquiring language
skills even before he or she can talk? By listening to the people
around them, your baby's brain is making important language connections.
Try these tips to help your baby begin to acquire language skills:
- Use dramatic facial expressions and hand gestures
- Create imaginary play situations by talking for
dolls or plush animals
- Speak in varied pitches
- Read and sing to baby
- Name things or activities as you go through your
day
This tip is brought to you by the very smart husband
and wife team from So Smart! Products. Check out their products
in sosmart.com and
find some more great tips on their website.
