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I couldn't imagine turning a photo of myself -- Andy Warhol-style -- into a piece of artwork, but when it comes to immortalizing a photo of a loved one, that's a whole other story! Me Art is an online site that lets you turn photos of your tot (or any loved one), into custom works of art printed on premium, artist-grade, archival canvas, which is ready for hanging. You can either have a work of art created based on a photo -- just take a regular photo of your child and then choose from six artist-inspired styles (prices range from $285 for a 12"x12" piece, to $665 for a 42"x42" piece). Alternatively you can create Me Art from your tot's artwork! The site uses your child's artwork as the background and then you choose to have your child's initial or full name printed on top ($75 for an 8'x8' single block version). The more elaborate options take either 25 images (12"x12" at $245) or 49 images (18"x18" at $325) of your tot's artwork, along with his or her photo and name and turns it into a truly unique collage.

I smell a Mother's Day splurge....

Rose Petal Tutu
Ballerina tutus are universally loved by all little girls and why wouldn't they? The puffy tulle and flower pedals on this fun and adorable skirt will have her beaming from ear to ear feeling like a real life princess. For $36.

Manhattan Toy Automoblox C9 Red Sportscar
Boys love Valentine's Day just as much, but just in different ways. The Automoblox is like Lego's with a twist. Race car red is just what he asked cupid to send. For $24.17.

Luna Luna Cha Cha Biker Shorts
Under a skirt or by itself, this ruffled bloomers makes the outfit. Especially cute for tots still in diapers! For $48.

Pediped Ashley
Some wear their hearts on their sleeves but Shoe Snobs always express themselves in their shoes. This chocolate brown leather upper and two-tone Nubuck heart accents Mary Jane is perfect for all occasions but the best timely gift for Valentine's. For $23.

Holidays Snap Set Tee
Valentine's Day now but then it'll be St. Patrick's day next. No room to keep specific wardrobe for all the holidays? This tee has 6 snap-on designs for Christmas, Valentine's, St. Patrick's, Easter, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Get this now since now is the first holiday of the series, but make sure you size up to make it through the year. For $54.

I Love You More Than Rainbows
I love this book of great rhymes, sweet sentiments, bright bold illustrations, and easy-to-understand text. Your tots know you love them even if you cannot fully articulate it (no one can properly articulate that amount of emotion!) but it is still nice to hear it said out loud. For $10.19.

I See Me has the most precious personalized books, I have all of them, so I am really excited about their new, "Who Loves Me" title. The theme is all about love and all those in your tot's life who him/her. The rhymes are amazing, one page reads (for a child name Shelly) "Who Loves Shelly? Auntie Alyssa and Uncle Anthony loves Shelly! How much? So much! More than the sun, more than the showers, more than the fields full of blooming flowers". See! How great is that? All the pages are just as wonderful and allows you to express all the love in the world for your cherished tot. Start your personalized book at I See Me, for $19.95. Allow two weeks. Free shipping on all orders that contain a Who Loves Me? book, now through midnight February 1st with code FSW745. February 5th is the last day to order and receive books in time for Valentine's Day

Rag & Bone Bindery's exclusive, four day only Online Trunk Sale, where they will featuring never-before-seen, hand-crafted photo frame albums, journals and other bindery items.

WHO: Rag & Bone Bindery
DATE: January 25th - January 29th, 2010
WHERE: Rag & Bone Bindery online
WHAT: For four days only, limited edition samples and specialty items will be on sale, with discounts starting at 25% off these select items.

Now this is the perfect use of these cute little Marc Jacobs drawings (not on bags!). Plain white onesies are boring! Each of the 7 onesies for each day of the week has a different design of Little Miss Marc. This makes the perfect gift and I would buy this myself except that my tots are too big. Available in 3 and 6 months, on sale at Saks Fifth Avenue for $159 $119.25. Gift set comes with a cute drawstring bag.

Not that you're trying to outdo every mom you know, the thing is you're not even trying! You're just that fabulous because you are you! And that fabulous you only uses personalized wrapping paper. You do give the best gifts so don't mess with cards going missing and the recipient not knowing who the awesome gift is from. It is all plain and clear and as memorable as your charming personality =) Personalized Gift Wrapping Paper at Beau-Coup, $30 per 12 foot roll or $48 per 24 foot roll. Comes in different designs with personalized text up to 37 characters.

This is so perfect for the nursery! We spend so much time on birth announcements and invitations only to have it be looked at by other people. Sure, we keep it in our scrapbook but wouldn't it be great to have it hanging on the wall? This is especially great for birth announcements, I still stare at them with that same soft heart from when they were born. It's nice to have it on hand when your patience has worn dangerously thin =) Get 20% off at Tiny Prints until the end of the month with code GIFT20. Start your special custom wall decor here.

Admittedly, this is more fun for your Tot than for you. You do not want to have this in your house, but it's perfect to bring to the tot's house who made a giant mess in your house at the last playdate (kidding!!). This is a self contained little sandbox with sand toys and little friends, like mermaids, cats, pirates, dinosaurs, etc. It's like those zen garden sets that were so popular in the 90's. It is surprisingly relaxing! Hopefully this will give your tot some quiet play as well =) The My Little Sandbox Mermaid & Friends is $26.47 and the Dino Land is $16.98. Lot's of sets to choose from and each vary in price. Available at Amazon.

If you love Restoration Hardware, here's your chance to get 20% off everything and shop online or in-store with the Friends and Family Event. Don't forget to use the code FFE0901 upon checkout!

It's not often that you find stuffed animals that are actually "unique". I know, we live in a jaded jaded world =) Nothing jogs the imagination like the deep blue sea, that's why this Coral Reef Habitat is so fantastic and interesting. And best of all, it is one you can touch and play with. It comes with all the favorite sea creatures: octopus, a stingray, a dolphin, a clownfish, a turtle and an angelfish. The sea bed unzips to store everything in a convenient pouch for travel or storage. Exclusively at FAO Schwarz for $54.99. Makes the perfect holiday gift for any tot!