On the fast track with NASCAR

NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon and his baby girl Ella celebrated together in victory lane after his latest win. You and your little racing fans can celebrate in style within the comfort of your own home. After a close race, spin those wheels into your own race car themed room. We have tons of great bedding sets and room decor, so there's not a chance you'll spin out without finding something you love. But you'll have some competition--I think the spot for Mr. Gordon's number one fan is taken!

Switch it On!

Fun, funky and functional--you MUST check out our new Lite Source line of lamps and lighting. Whether you're looking for a great accent piece for your dorm room desk or a more classic looking sitting room lamp, or even a great homework desk lamp for little ones, you'll easily find something to suit you. There are some seriously hip ideas for decorating here. So hit the switch and take a peek...

Fall Fashion Trends--Blasts from the Past

As I was back-to-school clothes shopping for my two daughters recently, I couldn't help but laugh as the styles I wore as a teenager have come back around after twenty years!

This season's hottest feature is layers, layers, layers!
The top eight must have wardrobe essentials for layering this Fall and Winter 2007 are:

1- Leggings - yes they are back with a new twist! Available in more colors and with great lace and rhinestone accents, they are perfect to wear under skirts, or with a long sweater accented with a wide belt!

2- Long horizontal striped sweaters - definitely needed to go with the leggings!

3- Patterned over the knee socks and tights- adorable with a skirt or skorts!

4- Hoodies - formerly known as the zippered sweatsuit jacket have been renamed and are now shorter in length and available in a variety of styles, patterns and colors.
Layered with a long tank top or cami underneath, they have become a new fashion craze.

5- Plaid jackets and hats - in black, whites and reds are perfect accessories with a great retro look.

6- Ballet flats - yes they are back again but better than ever!
From leather to patterned canvas to glittered and accented with bows they are adorable with leggings and skorts!

7- Wide embellished belts - a must have for the long horizontal striped sweater.

8- Leg warmers - originally only worn by ballet dancers, they became a fashion craze in the 80's from the movie Flashdance.
(They were perfect to my legs warm under my Catholic School uniform skirt)
Back again, they are a fashion accent worn low with leggings or pulled up high under a skirt or skort.
Available in adorable color combinations and patterns.

Of course no pre-teen wants to believe these wardrobe essentials are what their own Mom used to wear at their age - but it is true.
Glad I had saved some old pictures of me from the 80's!

The old saying "What goes around comes around" surely applies this Fall and Winter season!

Author Jacqueline Oddo is a WAHM of two girls and owner of http://www.taylorsbaby.com/ - Exclusive Gifts & Decor for Babies & Children.

Homework Help

Now that school has started, homework is once again a fact of life. Even kids in kindergarten often have homework these days. As a parent how can you establish some rules for getting your kids to do their homework without a daily fight? How can you contribute without actually doing the work for them?
It is important to establish good study habits from the beginning. It is much easier to start a new, good habit than break an old, bad one. Good study habits depend greatly on structure: where to study, when to study, how much time to allow per day for studying as well as how to manage time for long-term projects. A child should have a private work area, well stocked with supplies and comfortably lit. If you want your children to do well in school then school--and homework--has to come first. Extra curricular activities are wonderful, but having unscheduled time is important to children as well.
So, start setting up study habits early and your children will be well on their way to a successful academic career.

Wild Fall Trends

Want what's hot in fashion trends this fall? Well, get out your safari hat and khakis and be on the lookout for wild animal prints! You won't need your binoculars to spot these fun prints, gracing everything from clothing to handbags and accessories, to bedding and sleeping bags. Stars like Denise Richards and her baby girl, Sam, have been seen showcasing their favorite wild animal prints. Get wild!