7 Things To Know Before Taking Your Baby Out In The Winter | Kids Coat Girls

Getting outdoors with a baby can seem daunting. Our contributor (a new mom) offers tips and advice to get tiny ones outdoors all year. Read more…

With online retailer Amazon having an ever-growing reach, Huntley wants to do everything she can to help small businesses.

If you’re spending a small fortune on organic snacking and mealtime options for kids, it’s definitely time to turn to Target, where items like the super-popular Happy Tot Organic Superfoods Squeeze Packs retail for less than $1.50 each. And with free shipping, busy parents can save the time and hassle of having to scoop their preferred flavors off store shelves. Don’t miss these savvy shopping tricks you’ll wish you knew all along.

Local Carrollton police officer, Sergeant Jamie Doss, has been taking kids from the Head Start program in Carrollton shopping for Christmas the past two years. Doss, a native of Reform and 2000 graduate of Pickens County High School, understands what it is to be in these children’s shoes. “I grew up kind of poor,” said Doss. “My mom was a single mom of three. The reason I do this is because I know what it’s like growing up and not having something for Christmas. I decided a long time ago, as long as I’m working and can afford it – because I’ve got four kids of my own – I would give back.”

44. “One Angry Man” (Season 1, Episode 24)Rob literally trips over himself as the lone jury holdout enthrall to a ravishing defendant (Sue Ann Langdon). Rob’s faith in her innocence is justified, but he has a lot of explaining to do to Laura who witnesses his antics in court. One of the key elements of this episode: We learn that Rob’s middle name is Simpson.

It was four years ago when the idea struck Katy Boham, a Realtor with Benchmark Realty group in Eureka, that there were children in Eureka and the county who needed a warm winter coat.

“This costume was better than expected. My child was 3 months old at the time (85th percentile) and this fit perfectly. She is pretty fussy when it comes to putting on clothes, but she loved wearing this. I think it has something to do with how soft the inside is. She loves holding stuffed animals, so I assume this was like wearing one. I highly recommend this costume.”

She says a new message was required as Evian seeks to stay relevant as more premium bottled water brands hit the market. Previously, Evian dealt with two major competitors, Fiji and Coca-Cola-owned Smartwater. But now it is fighting for shelf space with newer entrants like PepsiCo’s Lifewtr. Evian’s U.S. sales grew 4.9 percent to $141 million in the 52 weeks ending June 17, according to IRI.

“Omg! This! I was totally mum-shamed at Costco. It was warm inside and I carried her in wrapped in my coat and a lady had to comment not just once but THREE times,” one mum responded.

@kate_l_harrison is a branding and marketing consultant specializing in nonprofits and sustainable businesses (katelharrison.com).

Thanks to the innovative companies above, this year’s holiday selection for winter wear is a wonderland of excellent eco-friendly alternatives.

We’ve found a few strategies for gearing up for winter without breaking the bank. First, before you drop a ton of money on winter gear for your baby, tot, or kid, check out your local thrift stores and used gear stores. Ask your fellow parent friends if they have anything they want to get rid of. Having a go-to source for secondhand gear can be a real treasure.