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It is so easy to get caught in the maelstrom of doing what is best for the environment and local causes that I often lose my focus on my overseas humanitarian responsibilities.  Like the environmental causes, people in developing countries who have no fresh water or access to education often feel a little removed from my busy North American life, but I try (sometimes very hard,  sometimes not so hard) to be connected and make essential changes.  It takes a mindful practice to see how my purchase choices and daily activities impact a child’s schooling or a farmer far, far away.

five ACCESSORIES is a company focused on helping others with handbags and wood jewellery from Bali, Honduras, Cambodia and India – and a wonderful way to keep the needs of others present.  All of their products are handcrafted out of recycled material, natural fibres, bamboo, recycled potato chip bags, candy wrappers, wicker, coconut shells, silver, cloth, leather and more; materials unique to each artisan’s locality.  Five dollars from every handbag and fifteen percent of all other sales is donated to help support grassroots efforts around the globe to aid under-privileged children, all while using sustainable materials.

The two bracelets I received for review from five ACCESSORIES is a wonderful example of fashion meeting with sustainability.  The cut of the wood on the bracelets are eye catching and can be used to dress up a simple outfit without too much splash.  five ACCESSORIES also carries a fun collection of other accessories, including handbags.  I have pictured a quilted bag here, but there are many more (and dressier) bags for purchase.

This company is also involved with StreetWise, a social enterprise designed to help severely impoverished men and women out of poverty. five ACCESSORIES works with StreetWise and its vendors to create handmade accessories using recycled urban “refuse,” such as ticket stubs, bottle caps and similar items collected from the streets of Chicago. The Off the Street project generates income for participating StreetWise vendors.  I have pictured a pop top bracelet here (who would have thought that this delicate beauty was once a pop can???).

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As you all should know by now, I hate winter!  Most of the things that I have received so far that are winter related, have been for my daughter. This time, I received something for myself to keep me looking fashionable and warm during this dreadful season!

I received a hat and scarf set from Cover Your Hair, and it is something to look forward wearing to when I go out in the cold.  I am not normally a hat kinda girl, sure I wear a toque in the winter to keep my head and ears warm, but I don’t look like a supermodel or anything with them on.  However,  with my matching hat and scarf set from Cover Your Hair, I look and feel like I belong in a fashion magazine!

The cute little plaid hat has a small brim and goes low enough to cover my ears, if I want it to.  It is fuzzy and warm, and looks absolutely adorable  (yes, I even thinks it looks adorable on me).  The scarf makes for a wonderful matching piece, and is large enough to fold in half and put around my neck through the loop I created by folding it in half.  The scarf is made from the same material, and is just as fluffy and warm.

Now, I know I said I thought this set looked adorable on me, but I know others think it too because I get so many compliments when I wear this set.  At first I was just getting compliments from my mother and husband, but that’s because I hadn’t worn in outside yet.  On the first day I wore it to work, I had an endless amount of positive compliments on the set (particularity the hat).  Most said that I looked absolutely adorable in it and the hat was very flattering.  After getting so many positive compliments, I started to think, “hum, maybe people are just saying these wonderful things to be nice.”  However, I knew it had to be true when one of my coworkers who normally would never say a thing negative or positive about anyone or anything told me they loved my hat!

Winter in Canada is a very difficult season to get through.  Getting all bundled up just to get the mail or to make a quick stop at the store is quite a chore.  However, when I wear my Cover Your Hair hat and scarf set, it doesn’t feel so bad, because I know I look good and I feel good too.  In fact, I love my hat so much I frequently wear it inside just for fashion!

But wait here is the best part (ok that totally sounded like an infomercial), this set is on sale for only $16.09!  AN INCREDIBLE PRICE (at least I think so)!

Cover Your Hair has a wide range of affordable hair accessories for women and girls.  Their prices are more than fair, and they have a wide range of items available in many different colours and styles.

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See Kai Run is a MWV Fav of 2009!  See Kai Run has amazing foot wear for tiny tots.  I have been fortunate enough to review 2 different pairs of  See Kai Run shoes both in the See Kai Run and Smaller lines.  Both pairs of shoes have been huge hits in our home.  These shoes sometimes seem to outdo any outfit that my daughter may wear, or simply enhance an already great outfit - isn’t that what a pair of shoes are suppose to do?  Despite being a tiny person, style and function are important when choosing a pair of shoes, and See Kai Run has really delivered.  You can see both reviews of See Kai Run here and here.

see-kai-run-shoesAnother reason I have chosen See Kai Run as a My Wee View Fav of 2009 is because of their generosity and social responsibility.  They have donated over 20 000 pairs of shoes in just over a year.

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When I am on the go, I need practical storage solutions for the kid gear we need. (Actually, I need more patience but I can’t seem to be able to buy that anywhere). Lets face it - a kid, a stroller, errands and the mall do not make for a sane outing, so you want to be able to grab a soother, sippy cup or a favorite toy as quickly as possible without having to rummage through your bags or that bottomless pit of a storage basket in most strollers.

Stroller storage solutions from Carry You

The Pescara Dual Cup Holder stroller bag I received for review from Carry You is an ideal storage unit to satisfy those on-the-go needs. Carry You is the place to visit for all of your stroller needs, as they specialize in innovative stroller products. Carry You offers a selection of cup holders, stroller bags, organizers and snack trays for any stroller (The Carry You website presents each stroller brand and possible stroller storage options). These soft-sided stroller storage solutions are available in a variety of shapes.

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Our Pescara Dual Cup Holder features two large cup holders, an outer mesh pocket so that you can see your baby gear (and get at it quickly) and a handle for carrying this compact stroller storage solution. The bag measures about 16 inches wide and 10 inches tall. I really like the Velcro attachments on the outside of the bag – I didn’t need an instruction manual to mount the unit on our stroller and it only took a few seconds to secure. It was a relief to not have to carry the baby gear I normally put in our diaper bag; all of our must have “extras” could easily be toted on the stroller, saving my back and shoulders. Another plus is that the Pescara Dual Cup Holder can be attached at the back or the side of the stroller, depending on your needs (I like putting it on the back so that my daughter doesn’t try to take it off the stroller). Of course, if you really need the extra space, you could always double up on this fabulous stroller storage solution. As a bonus, Carry You also recommends this product for the back of a seat in your car.

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It seems that once  you become a Mom, stilettos are no longer part of your vocabulary, and make up is left on the counter to collect dust.  Although I do try to make myself presentable when leaving the house, I know that I must look absolutely pathetic carrying around my purse, diaper bag, a toddler, a cup of cappuccino,,, then trying to fiddle finding my keys to get the car  door open.  It’s no wonder I am able to get anywhere on my own and remember everything.   Fashion usually goes out the door and multitasking takes it place.  Better Mommy Fashions helps Mommy’ stay fashionable while embracing their new mommy selves.

Better Mommy Fashions sent us a Baby Mel Amanda Diaper Bag in Black and White.  This diaper bag also doubles as a purse.  It looks more like a purse than a diaper bag, but has all the organizational compartments of a diaper bag.  The outside of the fashionable Mommy diaper bag has a few pockets that close with magnets, this is where I usually keep all my important Mommy things like my wallet and keys, so I know where they are at all times.  The inside of the bag, also has a few pockets for bottles, diapers, wipes and food.  The purse has a long adjustable strap so it can be used just over the shoulder or can be carried like a messenger bag.  The purse itself is also very light, so you can jam pack it full of baby and Mommy items and it wont be too heavy to carry around for the day.

Not only is the Baby Mel Amanda Diaper Bag functional, it also looks fantastic.  Like I mentioned before, it’s sometimes hard to look up to date with all the latest fashions when you have someone other than yourself to take care of.  But, with the diaper bag from Better Mommy Fashions, I always look good.  There is no need for me to carry around another purse, and everything that I need is right on hand and accessible.  All I need to take is my baby and the diaper bag (purse) and we are ready to shop, with an extra hand for the cappuccino.  This bag is great for daily outings, it’s so easy to just grab it and go.

Better Mommy Fashions has a great online store that carries hip nursing and maternity clothing, and cute nursing and maternity nightwear.  Just because you are now a Mom, doesn’t mean you have to wear the dreaded Mom Jeans, you can count on Better Mommy Fashions to keep you looking hot, in your new role as a Mom.

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December 17th, 2009Tiny Tongs – CLOSED

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Meal times are not for the faint of heart when you have a child, especially when they are just learning to eat. These days, I make three servings for my daughter – one for her to eat, one for the floor and one for both of us to wear. As she gains confidence in her abilities, she becomes more adventurous and that means indulging her insistence that she do things for herself, regardless of the outcome. After all, she isn’t the one who is cleaning up the mess.

tinyphotoshoot9A Washington mom of three has developed an easier way for kids to eat and help combat meal time messes with Tiny Tongs. Suitable for children older than twelve months, small hands can grasp this tweezer-like instrument to better grab their food and efficiently deliver it to their intended target. The Tiny Tongs I received for review are designed with enough tension to hold food but loose enough that a small child can manipulate the handles by squeezing them together. The main section of the tongs is ridged for better grip and the material offers a non-slip surface. The ends of the Tiny Tongs have little (soft) pointy bits to help grip the food and the ends are the right size for small mouths.

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As a parent, I always worry about what is in the products my child is using, especially those that end up in her mouth. I was pleased to see that Tiny Tongs are lead free, BPA free and phthalate free. And that they are dishwasher safe. This is a great way to introduce the idea of utensils to eager hands that may not yet quite have the dexterity to manage getting food to mouth without a serving hitting the floor.

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