5 Tips On Choosing Clothes For A Baby

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Buying clothes for oneself can be hard, but buying them for another person is sometimes more difficult for most people. What we noticed though, is that it’s really difficult to buy clothes for other people. For adults it is harder because taste is so subjective, but it’s easier because you can ask, and for children and babies it’s easier because they won’t comment, but it’s hard because you might not know what to buy for the same reason, you’re not getting any feedback (until a certain age).

Any baby will likely spend their first few months in comfy romper suits, super soft baby grows and cute little vests. While you may want to dress your new born baby in the most adorable of outfits, it is always a good idea to have a few practical outfits ready at hand – that way you can easily change baby when those favorite outfits are in the wash.

At many times, people who raise babies learn  what to look for after a “trial and error” process, so our tips today will make you have more ‘trials’ and less errors.  Also, many people, both men and women often find themselves in the situation where they need to buy baby clothes as a gift (because what can you get a baby?) and have no idea what to get and what to look for.

To help pick the best baby clothes for your little one, here are a few tips on what to look out for when choosing baby clothes.

Look out for Lightweight MaterialsSoft cotton vests and romper suits are ideal for filling your baby’s wardrobe with. The lightweight materials ensure that you can easily dress baby for the changing seasons – adding extra layers such as a cardigan when it is cold or simply letting baby roam around in one layer during the warmer months. Lightweight materials are also preferable as they can be easily packed away into your changing bag for when you and baby are on the go.

Choose Accessible Clothing
Baby grows and romper suits are some of the most popular types of baby girls designer clothing that you can buy, and the reason for this is that they offer easy access for changing baby’s nappy. When buying your baby clothing, go for clothes that offer handy press studs that can be opened and closed quickly and easily when dressing and undressing baby for nappy changes.

Keep it Comfy
You will soon hear about it if your baby isn’t comfortable in their baby clothes. Choosing stretchy clothing that allows for plenty of movement as well as soft materials will easily keep your baby comfy and happy.

Are the Clothes Easy to Wash?Babies need changing regularly, so it comes to no surprise that your washing machine will always be on the go. When choosing baby clothes opt for easy to wash materials over hand wash only garments – this will save you time and effort when getting the next batch of clothing ready for your little one.

When buying from sales, also buy bigger clothesIf you want to take advantage of baby clothes sales, buy clothes that will not only be good this season, but that will come in handy a few months later, when your baby is bigger. Small children don’t need tons of clothes, but they do need them to be appropriate for season and their size.

What are your tips for choosing baby clothes?

Here's What You Can and Can't Do With Walmart's Online Ordering Service

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Walmart wants to make grocery shopping faster and easier with a new online grocery ordering service -- but there are limitations.

Walmart customers can order groceries online with free store pickup in 13 markets, the company announced today. The participating cities include Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, Tucson, Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte and Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Ogden, Utah. The company said it will expand the program to more cities in the coming weeks.

Walmart's online grocery orders don't require a subscription fee and same-day pickup is available for orders placed by 10 a.m. local time. Orders placed by 2 a.m. are ready for pickup at 8 a.m., and orders can be placed up to three weeks in advance. There is a $30 minimum per order.

The company first tested the service in San Jose, Calif., Denver, Phoenix and other markets.

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more +Morningstar analyst Kenneth Perkins said Walmart's online ordering service was a smart move to boost sales.

"It's a cost-effective way to compete in the online channel and still leverage store real estate and drive traffic to stores," he told ABC News.

The online food and grocery delivery space has become increasingly competitive. Organic and natural foods grocer Whole Foods offers food delivery services in some parts of the country. In New York City, some Whole Foods stores will deliver for free if the total purchase is at least $150. Trader Joe's charges delivery fees based on how quickly a customer wants the food. For example, a Trader Joe's customer in Los Angeles can pay an additional $15 to have groceries delivered in less than an hour.

Other services like Peapod, founded in 1989, have long offered Internet grocery delivery services. Peapod, which works in partnership with Stop & Shop and Giant Food Stores, offers delivery services in 24 U.S. markets today. Fresh Direct, which serves the New York City and Philadelphia markets, charges at least $5.99 for delivery.

5 Father's Day Gifts Dad Actually Wants

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Why not give dad something he'll actually use for Father's Day this year? And no, we're not talking about those pajamas from last year that he still hasn't worn.

Father's Day is June 19, and whether you're gift shopping for your father, brother or husband, there's something here for every man in your life – guaranteed.

5 Father's Day Gifts Dad Actually Wants:

1. Corral Men's Circle G by Corral Basic Tan Boot

If dad's old pair of boots are looking a bit rough, he'll love to receive this bestseller. They feature all-over distressed leather, fancy stitching on leather shafts and a soft leather lining and cushioned insoles for all-day comfort. Pull tabs and dip openings at the top are there for his convenience and the snip toe and leather outsoles give this boot that perfectly classic look.

2. Twister Dallas Wool Cowboy Hat

Dad will look Tim McGraw-fresh in this classic black cowboy hat. It features a matching black hatband with a belt buckle and tip for decoration.

3. Nocona Belt Co. Men's Brown Strap & Shotgun Shell Conchos Belt

This genuine leather belt features 12 gauge shot gun shell conchos, plus a brass buckle to match the shells. Dad's sure to get a kick out of this one… and actually wear it, too.

4. Ariat Trifold Wallet

This wallet features oil tan leather and an Ariat-brand concho. The inside features a clear ID slot, credit card slots, a removable photo slip and money slots. A very useful gift.

5. Columbia Men's PFG Bahama II Short Sleeve Shirt

If he loves fishing more than life itself, this one will surely be appreciated. This nylon shirt dries fast and features mesh-lined cape vents at the back shoulder to keep him cool plus omni-shade UPF 30 that provides maximum protection for long hours spent in the sun.

5 Gift Ideas for Father's Day

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Show the father figure in your life just how much you appreciate him on Father's Day, which falls on June 19 this year. These five products from local companies and stores are a great way to start.

Coffee Subscription from Calgary Heritage Roasting Co.

For those who need a morning java fix, a coffee subscription from the latest addition to Calgary's roasting scene will be just the thing. Calgary Heritage Roasting Co. offers two-, four- and six-month coffee subscriptions in either a medium or espresso roast (from $77). Your dad can expect to get two bags of roasted coffee beans at the beginning of each month.

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Gourmet Popcorn from Sugar Creek Gourmet Popcorn

Consider some popcorn from Sugar Creek Gourmet Popcorn is a great gift for those who loves to snack. Popular flavours include sea salt caramel, brown sugar caramel and cashew caramel, and bags are available for $4 to $8 depending on the kind. Pick some up at the Calgary Farmers' Market or Crossroads Market on the weekend.

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Forge Weekender Bag 

Calgary company Mother Co. makes beautiful bags out of waxed canvas and leather, and the Forge Weekender Bag ($129) is no exception. The water resistant bag comes in navy, chocolate and dark tan, and is a stylish travel bag for a quick trip. Pick one up at Meraki Supply Co. in Kensington or on Mother Co.'s website.

YYC Snapback

Show some Calgary pride with a YYC Snapback ($30) from Local Laundry Apparel. The Calgary company offers apparel inspired by the city and the communities within it. This hat, which is part of the YYC collection, comes in charcoal, navy and black and has an adjustable snap closure. Order one online or pick one up at Lukes Drug Mart, Meraki Supply Co. or Stuff.

5 gift ideas for your aging father

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Chances are, your dad is a baby boomer or even older. With people living longer these days and more and more boomers hitting retirement age, the infamous Father's Day blue striped tie probably isn't the right gift for your still quite active father.

Sixty is the new 40, and 80 might as well be the new 60. What better symbol of the active, aging father than President George H.W. Bush, who jumps out of airplanes in his mid-80s? Our aging fathers do not need more things.

Intangibles. That's the ticket. Father's Day gifts should be consumables, which can be eaten, used, spent, sipped or enjoyed. No dust catchers for later generations to sort, no hideous Necktie of the Month Club ties.

If Wally and the Beav had given traditional father Ward Clever gifts from the five categories we'll look at, he might have been disappointed. But your modern dad would love getting such gifts.

The Sportsman

Fathers with established hobbies are usually inundated with hobby-related gifts. How many baseball hats or golf balls can one man have?

If your dad plays golf, what better gift than tee-times? Many public clubs offer gift certificates. Even if you are a duffer, why not line up a tee-time or two with dear old dad? If he belongs to a private club, consider purchasing cart rentals or other extras that don't come with membership.

For the avid spectator sportsman, check out special sports packages. Most cable companies offer individual games or game packages. If your dad can't afford such premium sports channels, wouldn't that be a great gift?

Attending a baseball game is a summer American tradition, and the new MLB ballparks all across the country offer up an afternoon of total fun. Buy Dad tickets and pick up the food tab. After all, nothing tastes more like summer than a ballpark hot dog covered with onions and relish.

But, what if your dad doesn't like sports?

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Planes, trains and automobiles

Older adults have time to travel. Send your Dad on a trip to his hometown. Better yet, go with him, or send the grandchildren. You might be able to use your own hotel points for lodging and airline points for travel.

If your parent lives in a major city, a subway or bus card is a great gift.

With gas prices soaring this summer, a gift certificate for gasoline or an oil change tucked in a Father's Day card is a thoughtful, useful gift for the father who still takes a Sunday drive.

If life has been very good to you, why not send your dad on an extended tour to someplace he's always dreamed of seeing? Didn't he pack you and your siblings up in the Chevy and drive to the Grand Canyon? Smithsonian Journeys offers upscale tours all over the world.

Tours are rated by intensity and activity level, so be sure to choose one appropriate to his age and fitness.Revenge of the nerds

For the Dad who's been on a computer run since Univac, there are many intangible gift items. BlackBerry, iPhone and Android all offer gift certificates for apps.

Maybe Dad is dying to play retro "Frogger" or the hot new "Angry Birds," both available as apps. Of course, that's when he's not playing chess at the dining room table with his pal, that Walter Matthau-lookalike.

Make sure Dad has good anti-virus and security software. Check with your own computer experts for the right system. Enhance the gift by overseeing the installation and cleaning up Dad's system. Make it a malware free Father's Day!

Buy Dad an external hard drive and if he doesn't know how, back up his system for him and set up the software to do regular back-ups.

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Digitize family pictures and put them on Dad's computer. Help him set up email and social networking with family members. If Dad is a collector of family treasures, sort through and label items with an archival-quality pen.

Give him a subscription to Ancestry.com, so he can research his predecessors and determine if Uncle Fred was indeed a fife player for the Yanks.

How about GO phone or Jitterbug phone minutes, so Dad can call those long-distance family members? And have your son, the engineering major, program the phone for Grandpa to make it super easy.

Time with Dad is precious, and someday you'll be very glad you did these things, and so will your children.

5 Father’s Day Gift Ideas For Every Kind Of Older Dad

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Dads come in many shapes and sizes. And older dads may be among the hardest ones to shop for. They tend to be “I have everything, I want nothing” fellas. OK, so you know better than to get them a tie. Here are some ideas for the many types of dads in your life:

1. Gadget Dad

What is the one continually annoying tech-related product that Dad seriously has been at war with? The printer, are we right??? Between the “it’s ugly, keep it out of sight” and “Dad, can you change the ink cartridge (again)?” the printer is Enemy No. 1 of Gadget Dads.

Well just for GD, along comes the brand new Primera Trio: the smallest, lightest, all-in-one printer, copier and scanner. It weighs a mere 2.6 lbs and can even be used in the car. And why yes, it would fit great in your small dorm room — but maybe don’t mention that until after Father’s Day? Price: $289.

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 2. Healthy Dad

While we’re talking small, how can the poor guy stay healthy when Mom insists that the kitchen counters be kept free of small appliances? And while we love our Vitamix, let’s face it: It’s the Godzilla of the kitchen.

The new Juicepresso cold-press juicer has the smallest footprint of any juicer on the market today. It’s also quieter and produces 40 percent more juice with a 72-hour juice life. The pulp and juice can be used for soups, baby food, almond milk, pancakes, etc. Go fresh, Dad, go fresh! Price: about $500.

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3. History-Buff Dad

What better history to explore than his own? Give him a membership inAncestry.com and let him ferret out some family secrets. It’s great fun and easy to use. There’s a free two-week trial and membership begins at about $100. You can also get him a DNA kit for $100 — less a 10 percent discount for Father’s Day.

4. Security-Minded Dad

The Brinno PHV 1330 is a home peephole viewer that takes photos of anyone or anything that is outside your front door. This battery-powered device features an LCD screen on the inside of the door to display the photos, which stores still shots as well as video on a Micro SD card and includes a time stamp for when the sensor is activated. Take that, bad guys! The batteries last for 9,000 triggers or about six months and the playback feature allows you to view a time-lapsed video of all the images with one press of a button. The peephole looks identical to a normal peephole, so intruders don’t realize that they’re being recording. About $160.

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5. For Dads With Owies

With middle age comes some inevitable aches and pains. The MELT Methodis a self-treatment package that simulates the hands-on techniques that manual therapists use to eliminate accumulated stress, pain, and dysfunction. Think of it as a massage or foot rub when nobody wants to give one to Dad. The program claims to improve ailments such as chronic pain, joint compression, posture, digestion, sleep problems, stress, and anxiety in 10 minutes a day. Since that seems to cover most everything, why not give it a go? The DVD package for $30 will get him started and you can add a performance roller for $40 and hand/foot balls for $30.

5 Ways to Save on Outdoor Toys This Summer

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Now that it’s late June and finally summer, the season of outside play is officially here. In fact, the outdoor toy industry is big business – sales of outdoor and sports toys hit nearly $4.4 billion in the United States last year, according to the Toy Industry Association. So, there’s a good chance you may in the market for “outdoor toys” – from slides, sandboxes and swings to water tables, ride-on cars and backyard pools.

If such toys are on your summer to-get list and you’re wondering how to score the best deal on them, these five money-saving strategies may help.

Know when to buy the fair weather toys. If you and your kids can wait, it turns out that August may actually be the best time to buy new outdoor toys. August is when “retailers look to clear the racks for fall inventory,” meaning you may be able to find deals on summer toys like kiddie pools then, according to Cheapism.com.

However, if you can’t wait that long, it’s worthwhile to at least know what you should pay for the new outdoor toys you want. In other words, you’ll want to know when a price is a good deal so you can jump at it. A good resource for such information is BabyCheapskate.com, which offers a nice overview of 22 top outdoor toys, including sandboxes, water tables, playhouses and slides.

Know which outdoor toys are worth the money. It’s always a good idea to take some time to research which outdoor toys are the highest rated. BabyCheapskate.com’s Buy-It-Now list is one resource for such information, and you can also filter Amazon.com’s outdoor-toy listings by average customer review rating.

In addition, reading consumer reviews on sites like Amazon.com can be helpful for learning about little toys’ tidbits and features that might make or break your buying decision – for instance, you may not have known that some push ride-on toys are easier on parents’ backs than others. Finally, consider going for a toy that can be used outside and inside your home, so you can use it during colder months too, a great method for making outdoor toys worth the money.

Know where to find the outdoor toy deals. While my recommendations are by no means the only resources for discounted outdoor toys, I’ve found that Walmart.com offers great deals on toys, and Amazon.com’s outdoor toy deals are also worth checking out. Elsewhere, it turns out that Zulily.com isn’t just for clothes and shoes – the flash sale site also offers deals on outdoor toys from brands like Little Tikes and Wonder Wheels. Finally, always make sure to search for additional coupon codes and deals before you buy a specific new toy. So, once you’ve identified the outdoor toy you want, merely enter its name into Google along with terms like “deals” and “coupon codes,” and see what kind of savings the searches bring up.

Consider going for a second-hand summertime toy. Of course, you’ll likely find that the best deals out there are for used outdoor toys. So, if you don’t mind going for a gently used toy (just make sure to clean it well before use), you’ll want to check out the for-sale toy listings on craigslist, your local parents’ listservs and Facebook swap groups for your area. Local yard and garage sales can be good resources too for summertime hand-me-downs. And finally, you’ll want to check out the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Web site (cpsc.gov) to make sure the product you’re consider buying hasn’t been recalled.

Make your own outdoor fun. Rather than spending money on pre-made outdoor toys, many inexpensive items you may already have around the house can easily become summertime toys. For instance, plastic bins and baby bathtubs can double as small outdoor pools, sand boxes and water tables. Here are some more ideas for DIY water tables  and search “DIY outdoor toys” and “DIY water toys” on Pinterest.com for more do-it-yourself outdoor toy inspiration. Meanwhile, sprinklers and sponges can quickly become outdoor water toys when you’re in a pinch or on a tight budget.

What tips for saving on outdoor tips did I miss? Share your thoughts below.