• The Accessorized Walnut Archive

    The clock is ticking and if you’re like me, you’ve put off your holiday shopping for as long as humanly possible. (I’m usually not a procrastinator, but the annual Christmas rush can bring out the worst in even the best of us ). If you caught that emoji, then you’ll appreciate the latest crafting craze that truly lets kids speak their own language. Creativity for Kids Emoji Bracelets is a fun, inexpensive gift for the hard-to-please tween or tween-to-be. This kit comes with colorful gel cord that’s perfectly stretchy to show off the 70 emoji-faced beads: enough to make five unique bracelets to suit your kid’s mood du jour. It works just as well as a sleepover party crowd pleaser as it does for a [&hellip

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    It’s almost Friday, and that means we’re getting ready for the weekend. If your family is like mine, we’re always tuned into what movies are coming out and this time, it’s Trolls. I’m still trying to convince my 8-year-old to go see it–I mean, how can you not like these crazy, colorful little rascals?–so we’ll see what happens there. In the meantime, my 12-year-old is totally on board, and that might just have something to do with the cool new beauty products we just received. Hard Candy’s Trolls Collection has plenty of playful choices to let you experiment with a look that’s as fun as the movie promises to be. From the Mood Lip Balm and Marbelized Lipstick, to the Hair Chalk Tin and Poppin’ Pigments, each product [&hellip

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    Ah, it’s the most wonderful time of the year…for parents, that is! The start of a new school year may not be your kid’s greatest wish come true, but we parents treasure it. And that’s not necessarily for the reason you might think. Truthfully, I’ve always envied my girls’ ability to start fresh each September; the beginning of a new school year holds so much promise that it’s almost like shedding off your old skin and making room to don a reinvigorated person. And what better excuse is there to mark the occasion than with some new clothes! We’ve been keeping a lookout for new styles this season and came across a line that is perfect for that first day. If this happens to be [&hellip

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    It sure feels like summer now. School is winding down, the sun is shining and the kids are outdoors (well, if you can pry them away from their phones, that is…) While we are all set with sunscreen and cover-ups, spending time outside also requires a pair of sporty shades…but trying to find ones that are a cross between a cheap throwaway brand and designer glasses is a tough call. Of course, you want to choose sunglasses that are actually made with protective lenses, but that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Babiators are just the ticket. Not only do they make sunglasses designed for babies through age 7, but they have cooler, sophisticated shades for ages 7-14 (the crowd who wouldn’t be [&hellip

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    Do your kids have their outfits picked out for Easter Sunday? This holiday is often a tricky one to dress for, especially since it falls so early this year. Here in the Northeast, we are largely dependent on Mother Nature as to what we will wear: springy sundress, or sweater and long skirt? So, it helps to dress in comfortable layers that look good and make sense, weather-wise. And that’s just what my younger daughter will be doing this Easter when she wears the adorable Photo Bunny Dress from The Children’s Place. This swingy, springy number, adorned with photo images of real-life rabbits, goes perfectly with a button-down blouse underneath. Once the weather eventually warms up, this sleeveless dress can be worn on its own. [&hellip

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    With a hint of spring in the air and warmer weather well on its way, we can expect to see a caravan of strollers making their rounds. If you will be among the many fellow baby-toting moms, here’s a bit of advice from this seasoned mama: Pack lightly. If there was one thing that used to drive me bonkers as a new mom heading out to the park or playground, it was how unbelievably bogged down I was, schlepping all this stuff around. Between a clean diaper, wipes, snacks, a hat, sweater (in case of a breeze, God forbid!) and anything else I could cram into my bag, I wasn’t just prepared for an afternoon out with my baby daughter…I was ready for the apocalypse, [&hellip

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    Tis the season to play dress-up and look your holiday best..and that includes the kiddies, too. I don’t know about you, but short-sleeve velvet dresses don’t go over too well in my house, so I’m on the lookout for something playful and that’s fashionable, too. This year, Christmas comes early with an entire collection for boys and girls that will knock your toasty socks off. The Children’s Place is debuting colorful and snuggly sweaters, pants and fleece pull-overs that will stand up to the busy holiday social circuit. For girls, we’ve got our eye on these candy-colored leggings paired with a faux fur sweater. For boys, a bold-striped sweater and colored chinos make this a holiday worth celebrating. So forget those tug-of-wars when it comes [&hellip

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    Tomorrow is my newly minted 6th grader’s middle school orientation (gasp!!). That means getting her schedule, figuring out how to get to her classes (in 2 minutes or less!) and checking out her locker. It’s all new territory for the both of us, and while it’s exciting, it’s also a bit nerve-wracking. To take the edge off, we went out shopping for school and stumbled upon the latest in must-have supplies. LockerLookz has an entire line of decor items that turn any boring old receptacle for books and backpacks, into a personalized space that’s uniquely your own. Call it a tween girl’s home away from home, if you will. We were in awe over the sheer number of ways you can outfit your space, from [&hellip

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    Have you noticed it is getting darker, earlier? As summer reaches its half-way mark and the daylight hours are slowly dwindling, nighttime seems to set in sooner than we’d like. Anxious to take advantage of those lovely nights before they’re out of our grasp, my husband and I happily sat down to dinner al fresco last Friday night…only to be greeted by some unwelcome guests. Enter the ever-pesky mosquitoes (what would summer be without them?). Because we were determined to eat without having them ruin our meal, I decided it would be the perfect opportunity to try out the new Stinger All-Natural Mosquito Repellent Lantern. At first glance, it looks like an ordinary outdoor light you’d have on your deck or patio. But underneath its [&hellip

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    Who doesn’t love baby clothes? While my kids have well out-grown their onesies and footed PJs, I just can’t part with a few choice items of when they were younger. (In fact, a cardigan sweater with multi-colored buttons is now being worn by a stuffed teddy bear!). For moms who can’t get enough of those sweet baby basics comes a line designed by a name they may already know. aden+anais, makers of swaddling blankets, bibs, burp cloths and more, are now lending their expertise to a just-launched layette line. Made from their signature muslin cotton, a breathable fabric that feels just right against a baby’s soft skin, this collection contains all the baby basics for a complete first-year wardrobe. Among the fashionable assortment are short- [&hellip

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