The ‘official’ holiday season is upon us, and for many it means looking back at the year that will soon draw to a close. I know that this has been a year of change – and a year that has gone by very quickly. We could think about changes that made this a very ‘challenging’ [...]
Archive for November, 2009
Funny Faces from First Foods Tasted
Posted in Childhood, Childhood Milestones, Children, Eating/Dining, Family, Son, tagged le top, le•top, letop, le top blog, avocado, children's milestones, funny faces, first foods, introducing solids, eating solids, baby food, feeding baby, green beans, squash, carrots, potato, prunes, kids response to different food on November 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I started feeding my son solids at 5 months. I get a kick out of the faces he makes when he tries a new food for the first time. With spoon in one hand, I slowly feed him. Then armed with a camera in the other, I snap a picture to capture his zany expressions! [...]
Spreading Joy Around the World
Posted in Children, Children's Clothes, Christmas, Community, Donations, Holiday, Santa, Toys, le•top, tagged a season of giving, charity for kids, donate to those less fortunate, donated toys, Gifts, gifts around the world, give essentials, give gifts, give toys, holiday season, le top cares, le top children's clothing, le top staff, Operation Christmas Child, prepare for the holidays, Samaritan's Purse Organization, samaritanspurse.org, Santa's elves, Santa's helpers, spirit of the Christmas on November 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The Holiday Season brings thoughts of shopping, food and family – as we use every free moment to prepare for Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanza. Unfortunately there are many reminders that not everyone has the essentials to make the holiday a true celebration – and in the spirit of the holiday we want to reach out [...]
Give Thanks for Napkin Rings!!!
Posted in Activities for Children, Childhood, Children, Children's Clothes, Holiday, Just for Fun, Thanksgiving, le•top, tagged activities with kids, autumn leaves, construction paper, craft supplies, decorate for thanksgiving, decorate napkin rings, handprint turkey, keepsake, kids holiday craft, le top, mini-masterpieces, Native AMerican headdresses, one of a kind napkin rings, perfect Thanksgiving meal, personalized napkin rings, pilgrims, power towek tubes, pumpkins, quick thanksgiving ideas, ruler, scissors, special touch, thanksgiving craft ideas, Thanksgiving crafts, Thanksgiving place cards on November 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Preparing for that perfect Thanksgiving meal? Include your little ones by making one-of-a-kind napkin rings for a truly special touch. These ‘mini-masterpieces’ can be used for years to come or shared with guests as the reminder of a memorable day.
source: bhg.com
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Paper towel tubes
Ruler
Scissors
Construction paper
Craft glue
Craft supplies (markers, paint, paintbrush, ribbon, beads, feathers, etc.)
Measure [...]
Hangin’ Out…at Kid’s Klothesline!
Posted in 0-3 Months, 12-months, 24-months, 2T-6X, 3-6 Months, 6-9 Months, Baby, Baby Clothes, Baby Shower Gifts, Children, Children's Clothes, Children's shoes, Girls' Dresses, Newborn, Shopping, le•top Retailer, tagged le top, Grandchildren, children's wear, grandmas, birthday gift, children's boutique, Christening clothes, le top children's clothing, historic shopping district, Tania Yoder, Kid's Klothesline, Perrysburg Ohio, children's shop, Teresa Ganon Meredith, loyal customers, the kid's Klothesline family, special occasion clothing, first newborn outfit, girls 7-14 clothes, part of the community, back to school clothes, classic and traditional children's clothing on November 13, 2009 | 5 Comments »
In 1996 Tania Yoder, pregnant with her first child, attended a family reunion. As conversations swirled around her she overheard one of her cousins trying to convince another cousin to take over her children’s shop. She whispered to herself “I would like to do that.” Once Tania voiced her inner feelings there was a chorus [...]
Get Ready for Turkey Day!
Posted in Activities for Children, Childhood, Children, Children's Clothes, Cute, Fall, Holiday, Just for Fun, Seasons, Thanksgiving, le•top, le•top Design, tagged construction paper turkey, crafts for kids, decorate for thanksgiving, Fall colored paper, Give Thanks, hand and feet turkey, handprint turkey, kids masterpieces, le top children's clothing, letop, quick thanksgiving ideas, Thanksgiving crafts, Thanksgiving decorations, turkey decorations on November 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Thanksgiving is approaching – construct some really cute decorations and create excitement by making your children part of the preparations. Kids love creating art – and what better way to ‘Give Thanks” than to be surrounded by your little darling’s masterpieces!
This idea is quick, easy and fun!
SUPPLIES:
Construction paper in Fall colors (brown, red, orange, yellow)
Pencil [...]
Kelly Kapowski…having a baby?
Posted in Baby, Celebrity, Celebrity Dads, Celebrity Moms, Celebrity Pregnancy, New Parents, Television, le•top, tagged Actor Brady Smith, baby on the way, Beverly Hills 90210, celeb expecting, child star all grown up, conratulations, Elizabeth Burke, expecting first child, Fastlane, Kelly Kapowski, le top, le top children's clothing, letop, Saved by the Bell, Tiffani Thiessen, tv drama, TV stars, USA's White Collar, Valerie Malone on November 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
It’s true. She’s all grown up. Tiffani Thiessen and her husband of 4 years, artist and actor Brady Smith, are expecting their first baby next May, her rep told PEOPLE in an exclusive.
“We are over the moon!” the couple said in a statement. “It’s something we’ve wanted for a long time and we are thrilled [...]
Look, Ma… I’m standing!
Posted in Baby, Childhood, Childhood Milestones, Family, Husband, Parenting, le•top, tagged baby standing, Children, children's milestones, family routines, getting ready in the morning, le top, le•top, letop, morning routine, standing, Walking with Dinosaurs on November 9, 2009 | 5 Comments »
It was just a regular morning. My husband and I woke up and got the kids ready. Usually we each take a child and get him/her dressed. Then while Miranda puts her shoes on, we place Paulo in the crib so that we can get ourselves dressed. It was the usual morning routine. But this [...]
