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Art House project: A million little pictures!

 

Calling all shutter bugs, calling all shutter bugs! Put your skills on display in the new Art House Project: A Million Little Pictures. Sign up today to receive a disposable camera and a theme that inspires your thought, and then share it with the world. Using the camera supplied, capture the world as you see it. Then send the results to Art House to have your journey incorporated with thousands of other artist on a traveling exhibition--a voyage from coast to coast. -IW

 

 
“Anyone- from anywhere in the world- can participate in the project”

 

Sign up by:

March 31st, 2011

Postmark pictures by:

June 15th, 2011

Tour starts:

September, 2011

 

For further information visit http://arthousecoop.com/projects/amlp

Too cool for School, a tracksuit with a twist!

Meet Shampoodle--the tracksuit with a twist! Delivered in a matching cotton bag, these ultra-hip tracksuits pack a lot of punch. They come in a variety of great colors, and each jacket has a front pocket and front zip with a padded hood and extra long rib at the wrist. The pants fit loose at the hip, but also have extra long rib at the ankle (meaning your child gets longer use out of the garment!). The Shampoodle tracksuits are comfy and hip -- definitely the closet-go-to for you and your child.  -IW

For Further information visit http://www.babesta.com/Shampoodle/

   
 

Counting down the days till Heidi Kenney’s in the house- January 29th.

Plush guru Heidi Kenney is crafting with us here at Babesta on January 29^th. And the first ten in attendance will receive a little heart valentine plush for FREE. So clear your calendar and RSVP now before its too late, it’s a once in a life time experience.  –IW

Exclusive Online SALE!!! Mini Rodini & Kaos 30-50% off @Babesta

Get 'em while you can! We're making way for new styles, so starting today, all F/W Mini Rodini is 30% off and Kaos is 50% off. It’s an exclusive online sale that won’t last long. -IW

 

For direct access visit www.babesta.com and click on Exclusive Online SALE (while supplies last)!

  

 

 

In Da 'Hood- Downtown Dance Factory

 

 

Recently, Downtown Dance Factory, the go-to spot for when your kid wants to learn how to cut a rug (not literally!)  added adult classes to the mix. What better way to de-stress, work out and have fun than with a  jazz/ hip hop dance workout, zumba, or rock’n’roll ballet class. $20 per class or $150 for a ten-class card. Located at 291 Broadway, 5^th floor (corner of Reade Street). Classes Monday- Saturday, with no need to book in advance. -IW

For further information visit http://www.downtowndancefactory.com/adult-class-types.php or call (212) 962-1800.

 

How Tooz: How to Ergo - Carry On Your Front, Side and Back - It's a Breeze!

 

The Ergo baby carrier allows parents to carry newborns (with an infant insert) and toddlers weighing up to 45 lbs hands-free with ease. The carrier is designed for an even weight distribution, keeping parent and child comfortable. The Ergo features high quality buckles and one inch high density foam in each of the shoulder straps.

One of the coolest things about this carrier is that it permits three different positions while in use: front, back and hip, all of which are designed to support a correct sitting position for the baby’s hip, pelvis and spinal development. Front carrying is recommended for infants, while for toddlers, hip carrying works well. Bigger kids might be best on the back, in assisted piggy-back style. Different from some carriers, the baby will always face the parent in order to help foster and enforce the parent-child bond. There's also a sleeping hood with elastic that adjusts to support your growing tot. -IW

For further information visit http://www.babesta.com/Ergo-Baby/

Coffee Talk: I *LIKE* My Crowded Ink Coffee Mug

Saw this and thought it was a fun way to keep close your friends & fans. Crowded ink will transfer their pics on a coffee cups or keychain. "Like" us on www.facebook.com/babesta and get your mug on our mug! $15 (coffee cup); $4 (keychain)

Check out Crowded Ink

Rainy Day DIY: Heidi Kenney's "Every Day’s a Holiday: Year-Round Crafting with Kids"

There are more snow days coming, so get ready to bust out the arts and crafts.  With Heidi Kenney’s new craft book, Every Day’s a Holiday: Year-Round Crafting with Kids, as guidance you and your tot will be creating up a storm in no time. The book will be available at Babesta on January 29th, and Kenney will be on site to personally sign your copy. And 25 lucky kids will do their first craft (a "yummy" necklace or keychain) with Kenney herself. For more information or to sign up for the craft, call 646 290 5508 or email xtremeplaydate@babesta.com. –IW

 

Skating in the Sky at the W Hotel Downtown

Have you ever skated in the sky? Now you can at the W Hotel Downtown, as expected, a pretty groovy place down on Washington Street @ Albany. The balcony skating rink is a lot of fun for a winter afternoon- the ice isn't real and the skating surface is small (the size of a suburban walk in closet, I'd estimate), but the festive-ness is fabulous. Take the elevator up to the fifth floor check in and walk to the end of the dimly lit bar. It's funky inside with lounge seating , ottomans and little round cocktail tables. Pay at the bar and grab your skates at the desk, then loop around the balcony until you hit the rubber mats. Take in the views - you're looking right down on the WTC construction, into a sea of cranes. It's surely the most unusual place to scooterpush, T-stop and the rest. There's not enough room for a walz jump or triple axel - please don't try it! They say it maxes out at 15 skaters, but I'd hesitate to say that four is plenty. After your fill, turn in your skates and flop down at the lounge and order hot chocolate and french fries. The room has an apres ski vibe - a bit of camaraderie amongst those brave enough to take a silly feeling whirl around the Flor-style balcony rink.

How Tooz: How to Moby Wrap

It’s a wrap, with 100% soft breathable cotton; the Moby Wrap is ideal for functionality, comfort and ease. No need to adjust with the Moby Wrap, its perfect for all shapes and sizes without the hassle of straps, belts or buckles. And for all those on the go parents just throw the Moby Wrap in your day bag, it holds up to 35 lbs but is so light weight you won’t even know it’s there. Check out the instructional video below, it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. -IW