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This is beyond adorable!  Though I'd be worried my tot would be tempted to take a nibble at the yummy scented bubbles (I think too much, I know).  Anyhoo, what a great way to keep your kids entertained during the warm summer months!  The jelly bean shaped bubble container is attached to a necklace made of, what else, jelly bean shaped beads.  There is a wand attached to the inside of the cap so they can blow anywhere they go!  Three flavors including Top Banana (just for fun I'd like to give this to Kelly's daughters, Kelly has an intense fear of anything Banana flavored, lol!), Very Cherry and Grape Jelly.

Jelly Belly Scented Bubble Necklace $9.99

Happy New Year!  As we celebrate a brand new decade, I would like to look back and recap on my favorite products from 2009.  These are things I cannot live without, some are luxuries but all of these make my life as a mommy better!

Beaba Baby Cook

One of the best inventions of all time!  We all want fresh and nutritious food for our tots, but who has the time?  This Beaba Baby Cook does all the work for you, just throw in the washed produce and it will steam and puree it for you.  This is not a luxury, it is a necessity!!  Beaba Baby Cook for $149.

Cares Child Restraint System

Do not even consider getting on a plane with a car seat unless you have a new born under 9 months.  This 5-point harness seat belt will save your sanity and make your travel actually pleasant!  For $74.95.

Pediped Flex

I thought Pediped Originals were the best things on earth until they came out with Pediped Flex for toddlers.  Super cute and incredibly comfortable.  The best part, the insoles that come out as your tot grows so you get extended wear by one whole size!  That is serious value because we all have barely worn shoes that were outgrown before they made it out the door. Prices range from $39-45 depending on style.

Right Bank Babies

Oh how I love this line!  Original, spunky and more style than my own wardrobe.  My tots always look their best while glowing with their own personalities in Right Bank Babies designs.  I have to stop though, they are starting to look like paid models for the line!

Chasing Fireflies - Best website ever!  You will find so many treasures from clothing to gear to unique toys.  The only problem is, they do not tell you the designers of their products are you are pretty much stuck buying from them.  Luckily, they have great customer service and their prices are great, with incredible sales!!  They take care of me so I just make my life easy by going to them first.

Nalgene Tritan Grip-N-Gulp BPA-Free Water Bottle - Best Sippy Cup!  I don't do spring cleaning, I do new years cleaning.  To start off a brand new year, I have to clear out everything I don't want or need, which includes all the sippy cups other than the Nalgene.  I still love Siggs for the road but for everyday use, this is the only leak proof sippy that does not have a thousand little valves and nozzles.  It has one.  Try it, I promise you will not look back. For $7.70.

Monica Rich Kosann Jewelry

Sentimental jewelry becomes even more special as a mom.  But you have to be careful because there are some really bad cheesy photo pendants and lockets.  Monica Rich Kosann is real precious jewelry, the details are exact and delicate for pieces that are worthy of a Jewel Snob.
Take a look at the collection.

Little Giraffe Blankets

I have a pile of blankets that is higher than the height of my closet.  And that pile pretty much stays untouched because the only blankets I end up using are the Little Giraffes.  They are soft, lightweight, thin and as comfortable as a cloud.  Hands down the best gifts for a baby shower.
At Layla Grayce for $78

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Uppa Baby Stroller

I have 6 strollers so I know what I'm talking about.  This Uppa Baby is the best.  The reason I have so many strollers is because there was not ONE that fit all my needs.  Sometimes I'm going for a long walk so I need the performance of the Bugaboo, other times I need my Maclaren Volo for it's lightweight and easy collapse features for the New York subway.  Then there are those days you know your tot will fall asleep so you need one that reclines.  The scenarios are endless but this Uppa Baby seems to handle them all with ease. For $669.99 at Uppa Baby.

Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (Black)

I am pretty sure most parents already have the Flip but in case you don't, get one immediately.  You will never miss another YouTube moment every again with this tiny 2 oz HD camera that takes up less room in your bag than 2 tubes of lip gloss.  The picture quality is amazing, truly HD and easy easy easy to operate. And for $149.99, it is an easy sell.

UPDATE: Congratulations! The Snob Quiz Winner is Arielle B., La Mesa, CA

This is the daughter of my favorite actresses. Her mommy was in the most tragically romantic musical of all time! I was in tears for weeks. Her daughter is here on a lunch date with mommy and daddy (who is a country singer). OK, enough hints, who is this beautiful tot? Put your answer in comments for a chance to win this set of Amrita Singh bangles, just in time for the holidays. Perfect to spruce up that holiday cocktail dress or it makes a great gift! Winner will also receive a Tot Snob tee shirt.

Answer by Nov. 30th at 11:59pm EST. One winner will be randomly selected from all correct answers. One entry per person, please. US residents only.

I saw this collection at Barneys New York and it really took my breath away. Monica Rich Kosann is a photographer, which is why these pieces make sense and are so special. This is real jewelry that is stylish, hip and beautiful - not at all cheesy. There a a lot of jewelry with photos but most are pretty bad. Most of my jewelry have special meaning to me, but still, I won't spend money on something that doesn't hold value as real jewelry. These are so incredible but most of all, they are precious and full of sentimentality. I love the long chunky titanium chains (26") on the Twin Round Titanium Half Locket ($2700) with 18K gold image cases, it is a real fashion item with a bold statement. It is meant to look like a pocket watch fob instead of a typical locket, which is so fab! It does not open, it has the hammered gold or satin finish on one side and the picture on the other. If you love the collection but don't want to spend that much, the Key Ring has the same feel and style and is only $170.

Let's be honest here, it's fun to win stuff for our tots but for Mother's Day, it's all about US!  We wanted to do something really special for our Mom Snobs, and what is more special than beautiful jewelry!?!?!  This gorgeous necklace and bracelet set from Carolee will make you feel like a Queen every time you wear it.  The Large Delicate Flower cuff bracelet is so versatile and will dress up everything--  even jeans and a t-shirt (on days when mom simply does not have time to think too much about her outfit!).  And the Multi row pearl necklace with delicate brooch will top off a little black dress beautifully for those sexy date nights with the hubby.  To win, simply enter our newsletter!  Even if you already are signed up, you'll need to fill out the form again to enter.


A big thank you to Carolee for this amazing giveaway for mom! 

Rules- US Residents only (sorry international moms!) and one entry per person.  Contest will end on May 31st with winner will be chosen via random computer drawing.  We will announce our winner by June 15th.  Winner has 48 hours to respond to our email or new winner will be picked. 

Easter has a lot of fun craft and cute trinkets but instead of throw away toys and sugary treats, here are some goodies that will be nice to keep around long after the hunt is over.

This Whimsical Felt House, $72, is a sweet dollhouse for little friends or fill it with toys to bring on the road.

Not much needs to be said about little girls and their bags, this Bunny Face Goody Bag, $10, will be her favorite accessory all season.

The Bunnyville Egg Hunt pop-up book, $15, is my favorite of the bunch here. It's super cute and everyone enjoys the excitement of a pop up book!

I just bought myself a Christmas present today, a custom engraved charm necklace from Jeanine Payer. I had a cuff made years ago with the Pablo Neruda poem read at my wedding engraved on it and has been my favorite piece to wear because it is so deeply personal. Besides, the engraving so beautifully done it is art in and of itself. I have been looking for something just as personal to be made with my 2 girls names on it and I tried to get an entire charm custom made through a jeweler but it is so complicated. Then I had a "DUH" moment at Barneys when looking at this exact charm necklace and realized that I could just get the custom engraving done on an existing Jeanine Payer design! They charge 10% over the price of the piece which is pretty minimal. This Shirley Necklace in 18K gold is $795 and in Silver is $245. The tags are 1/2" by 1/4". Email Faith to order custom engraved pieces (which can be done on everything except Limited Edition pieces), or just shop from their line of inspiring sayings and poems.

Both my kids have a piggy bank and my 3 1/2 year old already understands that saving money means she can buy something she wants. I like teaching this concept so I continued it with my younger daughter by buying her her own little piggy bank. The one thing I never thought of was to buy a piggy bank that could never hold as money as the value of the piggy bank itself. Like this one from Tu Tu Cute. It is covered in pink Swarovski crystals and adorned with a crown and tutu. It is a gift fit for a princess but what does that teach them about saving though? The most ironic part of this piggy bank is the description for it, "this pig is the perfect gift for the penny-pinching princess". Uh, this thing is $1795 at Neiman Marcus.

Whether you believe in pacifiers or not, one thing is certain, you must stay away from this thing! I am all about totally over the top fabulous things for your tots but being tasteful is always in order. How embarrassing would it be when this emerges from your bag and into your kid's mouth? If I was a bystander I would seriously have a hard time not staring. And I sincerely doubt Princess Diana would approve of this so to use her name adds another level of bad taste. At Barneys for $138.

Baby Cuff ($235) - Engraving reads: "Who and what are thou?" "I'm youth. I'm joy. I'm a little bird that has broken out of the egg." – J.M. Barrie

Jeanine Payer creates more than jewelry. She creates pieces meant to stir emotions and draw inspiration. Her jewelry is hand engraved with lines of poetry from legendary and contemporary writers. Each piece contains a sense of wonder as each owner defines the meaning of the words. She has a celebrity following that includes Jessica Lange, Susan Saradon, Mick Jagger, and others. Some like Seal and Sheryl Crow commissioned her to make custom pieces. Jeanine ensures quality craftsmanship by allowing her team of 15 metalsmiths to produce only three collections per year. The simplistic nature combined with powerful literature makes these items keepsakes to be cherished. I adore these items and find it impossible to select a favorite as each piece of poetry is so wonderful. Jeanine Payer available at Vivre.

First Tooth Box ($275) -When a new baby laughs for the first time a new fairy is born, and as there are always new babies there are always new faries. -J.M. Barrie

Baby Safety Pin ($330) - The material was pure, and his art was pure; how could the result be other than wonderful?
-Henry David Thoreau