Haute Tot's Toy of the Month

I love toys that don't rely on bells and whistles to entertain your child. That being said, I am particularly fond of the bilibo play shell, which instead inspires creativity from your child! Here is what fatbraintoys.com has to say about it:

"Magically attractive and deceptively simple, Bilibo's iconic shell shape and bright colors prove immediately appealing to young children. Developed by Swiss designer Alex Hochstrasser in collaboration with childhood development experts, Bilibo's unique form arouses curiosity, stimulates the senses, engages the imagination, and encourages creativity.

Both boys and girls can find virtually unlimited ways to play with Bilibos - from rocking, spinning, and sitting, to hiding under, carrying, and peeking through. At home, at the park, at the beach, in the water, and even in the snow, Bilibo provides hours of open-ended play.

Developmental Challenge In Unique Form Acclaimed By Childhood Learning Specialists Featured In Museum Exhibitions, Recipient Of Numerous Awards 16 inches x 16 inches x 11 inches Made of High-density Polyethylene Ages 2 to 7 years"

Get yours from www.fatbraintoys.com for just $28.95 and let the creative juices start flowing!

Purchases that Make a Difference

Here are some fantastic finds for the summer ~ they not only bring you joy and pleasure, but also give back to the community ~ what better way to enjoy the summer days??

Need to get out of the heat and find some good entertainment for the kids this summer? Visit your local AMC theater, which will be showing some favorite G- and PG-rated movies for parents to come watch with their kiddos. The movies will aire Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., from June 17th - August 5th. The great news? Tickets cost just $1. The even better news? All proceeds go to the Children's Charity and the Will Rogers Institute.



Got a baby shower coming up and need a modern, fun, & sophisticated gift unlike every other ordinary one? Then you need to check out Adam's Blankie. With every purchase, you can feel good about 5% of proceeds going to www.preventdrowning.org.


Tired of your same-old, same-old and need a new perfume to freshen up a bit? ForeverLily is a new fragrance inspired by the "ForeverLily" book by Beth Nonte Russell about a trip to China and an adoption there. Proceeds from the oriental fragrance help support Golden Phoenix foundation, which helps end child abandonment. Check foreverlily.com for details.

If you're looking for a birthday gift or new toy to keep your little one occupied, consider purchasing Little M.D., the doctor toy kit from Parents. You can buy them from Target for $20, and Parents will take a portion of your purchase and donate it to CARE, an organization that serves the poorest communities of the world by helping with a variety of needs like setting up rural clinics, helping improve schools, & fighting for cleaner water and sanitation.