TFG's Must Have It List (December 08)

DRINK—AND BE MERRY
Yeah, we’re talking to you, preggo lady! No need to skip the life fantastic when you can sip it. Stir things up with Natalie Bovis-Nelsen’s new book Preggatinis: Mixology for the Mom-to-Be. Now you can swizzle and glug and party like a, well, like a grown-up. With 75 original pregnancy-friendly recipes for cocktails like the “Folic Fizz” and “Momjito,” flavored with fresh juices, herbs and garnishes, this intoxicating tell-all mixes it up with quotes from celebrity moms, sidebars about pregnancy and health, and even de-virginized drinks for Daddy.
($11.53, www.amazon.com)

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SEASON’S GREENINGS
Drop your friends and family an eco-friendly line with CardsDirect’s new collection printed on 100 percent recycled paper. Hip, modern and still sentimental, these greetings are customizable (add your own personal verse, name, company name, logo and signature), affordable and leave no carbon footprint—talk about a green-send!
(Prices vary, www.cardsdirect.com)

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NOVEL IDEA
Forget “she oughta be in pictures.” Your kid oughta be in this book. Bring your little one’s world to life in the pages of the adorable The First Adventures of Incredible You. This custom-made book captures the details of your child’s life, making it not only a favorite read of its ever-so-proud protagonist but a keepsake for life. A perfect gift for infants through grade schoolers, the telling tale is easy to create thanks to a very user-friendly site and is sure to make your star feel special and loved.
($32.95, www.custommadeforkids.com)

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EASY RIDER
Remember when your car was cereal-free? Oh, those were the days—and they can be again thanks to Munchkin’s Snack Dispenser, a BPA-free organizer complete with four separate compartments and an easy-to-pour spout. Whether it’s a car seat cruise, a stroller about town or a day at the park, this smart-mom essential is the hassle-free way to snack on the go.
($3.97, www.amazon.com)

Crunch-n-Munchkin
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IMAGE SEARCH
Set your sights on the pictures from your digital camera (or Bluetooth-compatible camera phone!) anytime, anywhere with the Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer. No computer connection, ink cartridges or ribbons are needed for this ultra-sleek tech-cessory, which prints up to 15 photos on one battery charge, bringing the old-school fun of Polaroid into the here and now.
($99.99, www.target.com)

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THE EYES HAVE IT
Puff Mama. Puff the Magic Dragon. Stay Puff Marshmallow Mom. The delicate skin under your eyes shows a multitude of sins (one too many a glass of wine, those cookies that you baked—and ate!—with your kids, five hours of sleep, stress over the in-laws’ impending visit). Save face with Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels. In just 10 minutes, these de-puffing peeper patches firm, lighten dark circles, tone and help reduce premature wrinkling, restoring you back to your once and former wide-eyed glory—well, you know, until tomorrow morning, that is. Bonus: They’re paraben- and fragrance-free and 100 percent vegetarian.
($45 for six pairs, www.beauty.com)

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ON THE SPOT
Get gorgeous in a pinch with the Smart Cover Stick. Providing spot-specific coverage for dark circles and blemishes, this must for mommy makeup bags leaves your skin looking flawless in no time.
($14, www.smartcover.com)

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PICK-UP STICKS
And speaking of looking good on the fly, Smart Cover’s Vitamin Beauty Stick takes on-the-go skincare to new levels of pretty. The antioxidant-enriched blend contains vitamins A, B6, C and E to nourish and protect the sensitive skin around the eyes, lips and even your cuticles. We can’t put ours down!
($15, www.smartcover.com)

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WELL-TRAVELED TODDLER
Now your little one can fly the friendly skies minus the cries. Help Junior earn his wings with Let’s Go Chipper’s Get Ready to Fly! Activity Set, complete with an instructional DVD that covers everything from what to pack to boarding, departure and arrival; a story and activity book; crayons; a cuddly pillow backpack; and a reusable tote. This fun—and effective!—kit makes traveling plane and simple.
($32.95, www.iagmedia.net)

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SNACK WELL
Kick empty calories to the curb—and still curb your snack attack. Salba Smart 100 Calorie Bite Size Tortilla Chips are loaded with 300 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids, vital in protecting your health, including the support of brain development and function. Every crunchy serving also packs more than 5,000 milligrams of dietary fiber and is high in antioxidants, protein, calcium and iron. Perfect for kids’ lunchboxes, Mommy’s 4 o’clock pre-dinner bite or Daddy’s Sunday game, these healthy treats are the only food part of each of the six groups of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid—plus they taste great.
($42 for 120-pack, www.amazon.com and Whole Foods Market and Wegman’s nationwide)

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GOOD SPIRIT
Gulp minus the guilt with Lotus Vodka. Infused with vitamins B3, B5, B6, B12, C,
L-arginine, L-cysteine and ginseng extract, this award-winning nutrient-packed nip’s all-natural ingredients take your cocktail from naughty to nice. Cheers to that!
($28.99, www.bevmo.com)

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