http://site.perrywinkleskids.com/blog fine children's clothing Mon, 26 May 2008 22:57:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en New York and babies aren't exactly a match made in heaven but having a baby shouldn't stop you from going to New York City, as you'll discover a new side of this fantastic city.  My first concern when heading there last week with my 10-month-old was transportation.  You would be insane ... http://site.perrywinkleskids.com/blog/2008/05/26/new-york-with-babies/ Up to now, 9 months after lugging my diaper bag everywhere I go, I have been pretty happy with my Skip Hop diaper bag, a gift from a friend at my baby shower.  It's handy and fashionable, durable and spacious enough to hold everything I need for the day.  I ... http://site.perrywinkleskids.com/blog/2008/05/07/skip-hop-diaper-bags-please-this-mamma/ This past weekend a catastrophic cyclone hit Myanmar and, as of the time I write this, took 22,000 lives and 41,000 are still missing.  Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has been under military rule since 1962 and is usually in the news regarding human rights violations.  In September 2007 hundreds of monks got ... http://site.perrywinkleskids.com/blog/2008/05/06/cyclone-nargis-hits-people-of-myanmar/ This Summer we will be back at the Muskoka Arts & Crafts Show in Bracebridge, Ontario. Now in its 46th year, Muskoka Arts & Crafts' Summer Show is Muskoka's oldest and largest outdoor art show. Set in a beautiful park, the Summer Show features 200 creative artists from across Canada. ... http://site.perrywinkleskids.com/blog/2008/04/30/shop-for-childrens-handmade-dresses-in-muskoka-this-summer/ I am (not very anxiously) awaiting the day that I need to trick my baby into eating healthy foods.  So far she doesn't have much choice but also she hasn't yet been exposed to the world of candy, ice creams and fried things.  From what I hear from other moms, ... http://site.perrywinkleskids.com/blog/2008/04/28/healthy-recipes-for-kids/ I knew it would happen.  Every baby goes through it and I knew the day would inevitably arrive when our baby became aware of how powerful dropping a toy on the floor from the height of her high chair could be.  The first act happens innocently enough - "let's see ... http://site.perrywinkleskids.com/blog/2008/04/17/im-being-manipulated-by-my-8-month-old-baby/ We are pleased to announce that you can now shop in person for PerryWinkles Kids fine girls' smocked dresses in Baton Rouge, Lousiana.  This wonderful store is called Oh Baby! and it is located at 8210 Jefferson, Ste B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.  Give them a call at: 225.930.0089 for their store hours. PerryWinkles ... http://site.perrywinkleskids.com/blog/2008/04/12/perrywinkles-kids-smocked-dresses-now-in-baton-rouge-lousiana/ We recently ventured out West to Vancouver for a long weekend with our 8-month-old.  These were some of our favourite kid-friendly destinations: 1. Walking the sea wall at Stanley Park.  Nothing like getting some fresh air and catching some rays...specially when they're soft at 6am.  Don't forget the sunscreen if you'll be out ... http://site.perrywinkleskids.com/blog/2008/04/04/vancouver-with-babies/ Ever since my husband and I started talking about having kids, we decided we would not let this new phase change our adventurous spirits and our urge to travel and see the world.  At 8 months, Clara has already been to South America twice (once in my tummy at 2 ... http://site.perrywinkleskids.com/blog/2008/04/01/traveling-across-time-zones-with-babies/ In the past month, my daughter Clara, now 7 months, has graduated from her original choice of baby toys. She no longer lingers on the grabbing toys but is fascinated by balls and anything that rolls, as well as stacking blocks.   Also on her favourites list are stuffed animals that ... http://site.perrywinkleskids.com/blog/2008/03/27/favorite-baby-toys-at-6-and-7-months/