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Ultimate Nesting Products - With Giveaway!

editors — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:33:00 GMT

I realize writing about home products for nesting pregnant women is unfair. With the constant feeling of, “If I only had that, I would have complete control of my home and most likely childbirth and therefore, the new baby,” it’s a dangerous time to peruse Amazon. So I apologize in advance to all of you who shop first and think later during this time of heightened organization. Still, here’s what’s been making me feel unrealistically in control as I head into my third trimester:

FLOR

Chris recently highlighted the kid-friendly FLOR tiles, but hey, a baby isn’t going to know from Disney for quite some time so right now pick out your favorite style that pulls your abode all together. When the baby spits up, poops or you just drop your TV tray due to extreme lack of sleep, you can pick the tiles up and wash them right off. They end up looking new much longer than your typical rug or wall-to-wall and your house looks straight out of Ready-Made.

Get it at Flor, tiles start at $6.99 each.

Magic Eraser by Mr. Clean

Every last food splatter and stray paint mark go away when you get hard core with these bad boys. Which of course, makes me wonder what the heck is in the Magic Eraser . . . and just might be going right into my blood stream? But apparently it doesn’t bother me enough to not use them on every surface in my home.

Get a six-pack at Amazon for $18.93.

The Dyson Ball

The pièce de rèsistance, the Dyson! We almost put one of these super suckers on our wedding registry I was so obsessed. But now I know without a baby in the house, I just would not have appreciated the ease and power of the Dyson. And the latest model, the Dyson Ball is more compact and easier to wheel about as well as store in your home - that’s about to get a lot more crowded. Here’s how you can justify getting this design masterpiece: “Did you know that air expelled from a Dyson has up to 150 times less bacteria and mold than the air we breathe? No? Well did you know we never have to buy a bag, belt or filter? It’s just magical like that.” If that doesn’t work, let the resistant party take this baby for a spin around the corners in your house; they’ll feel just like Jeff Gordon, but cleaner.

Get it at Amazon for $424.99.

Jeep Trek Easy-Travel Playard

Now, about taking care of that baby . . . If you aspire to keep it all together the Jeep Trek Easy-Travel Playard is absolutely the way to go in the first months. This playard with bassinet, changing table and cute soft toy entertainment bar allows your baby to sleep, have fun and clean up all in the same place. And if that need to stay obsessively organized follows you wherever you travel, you’re in luck as the Jeep is an all-in-one piece you can easily pack up and take along with you - for real! It folds into a rolling suitcase (see pic below) instead of the usual oblong awkward monster. But what’s hidden inside the Easy-Travel makes me dream of sleep-filled nights only awakening to the soft coos of my infant who is willing to take his time before latching on like a parasite. The side has spacious shelves capable of holding dipes, wipes, onesies, burp cloths and anything else you need to grab in the middle of the night. And then the whole thing zips up so it looks like you’re totally put together. We love this, and we want to give it to YOU. Send an email to babblecontest@gmail.com with the subject line Jeep Trek Easy-Travel and tell us why you need this organizational wonder. We’ll pick a winner and you’ll be ready to nest.

Lookee -

Get it at Amazon for $138.40.

So, what must-haves did you bring into your home while getting ready for baby? Let me know what I’m missing! – April Peveteaux

Big Deal: Disney Princess and Cars Rug On Sale At FLOR

Chris Ford — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:58:00 GMT

I'm a big fan of the interchangeable carpet tiles from FLOR, but one design that they have that is almost never on sale is now on sale. The six tile Disney Princess rug and the six tile Disney Cars rug are now 44% off.

Each rug is 3 feet by 5 feet and is compatible with other FLOR tile colors too, in case you'd like to use it as a part of a bigger floor covering design. I've had FLOR tiles in my home now and I love them. Now I have to make sure my daughter doesn't see these or she'll be bugging me for her own princess rug.

Disney Area Rugs - Princess or Cars by FLOR, $59.99 (was $99.99) at the sale page of FLOR.com

Skull And Bones Rugs From Flor

Chris Ford — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:08:00 GMT

Just in time for Halloween, Flor has a new style of carpet tile that, while it's good for the holiday, might also be something adolescent boys might like as well. The Funny Bones area rug is black and white and full of skulls. But unlike it's name, there isn't anything funny (or cutesy) about it.

The area rug is made up of 9 tiles and measures to about five feet by five feet. But because it's made up of carpet tiles you can always customize it to the dimensions you want.

Funny Bones Rug, $129.99 for a 9 tile rug ($5.37 sq. ft.) from Flor.com

Here Comes the Sun - FLOR's New Tiles

elizabeth leach — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

A few weeks ago, Babble wrote about FLOR’s new line of carpet tiles using Alexander Girard’s design “La Fonda Del Sol”. Today the carpet tiles are officially available. These tiles would be genius in a nursery- practical, whimsical, brightly colored, and pure fun.

Go to FLOR’s website for all the details including interesting info. on the man himself.

Alexander Girard FLOR Tiles

elizabeth leach — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:54:00 GMT

FLOR is launching a new line of carpet tiles using Alexander Girard’s design called “La Fonda Del Sol”, his famous sun pattern. These bright and imaginative graphics would make any room pop but are particularly fresh and fun for a nursery. There are four color choices (purple, green, blue and orange) but all designs incorporate a variety of colors so they could work with any color scheme. Create a child safe corner in your living room or use them as an area rug in front of your couch.

Big Deal: FLOR Carpet Tiles for Kids On Sale

Chris Ford — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:13:00 GMT

FLOR are the tile-sized squares of carpet that are a great alternative to traditional rugs and carpet (that I've sung the praises about before). Right now they have some selected tiles on sale, including some tiles for children's rooms.

The patterns for kid's rooms are Happy Landings (a subtle, airplane design that looks thoroughly modern - pictured) and Raining Cats and Dogs (available in "Blue Sky" or "Orange Thunder"). Both were originally $10.99/tile, but Happy Landings is now $8.79/tile and Raining Cats and Dogs is $7.69/tile.

Check them out at the FLOR "Shop Sale" page at FLOR.com.

Hop On This: FLOR Hopskotch Rug

SunnyChanel — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:07:00 GMT

I love to get all old school. I’m gonna do my darndest to avoid modern kid entertainment for my boo like those major time suckers in the form of a PlayStation, Nintendo or Game Boy systems. (yeah, I say this now but check in with me in a couple years to see I’ve succumbed to pressure from the kid.) Not only do children spend way too much time in front of a boob tube but I don’t think the thumb muscles really need that much of a work out. I’d much rather have the Hopskotch getting play in my home. Flor, the modern modular carpet tile people, have created the Hopskotch, a indoor hopscotch rug for you and your little jumper. Eleven carpet tiles come together to create the game surface and best of all, you can move the tiles around to make your own layout and challenge. Next, I’ll need to get a marble set and Chinese jump rope and we’ll be all set. ($169.99)

FLOR Carpet Tiles for Kid's Rooms

Chris Ford — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:07:00 GMT

If you're decorating your son or daughter's room and are looking for something warm to cover the hardwood flooring, FLOR might be a good alternative. They now have carpeting options for children's rooms, including Disney Princesses, Pixar Cars and Classic Pooh.

But what exactly is FLOR? FLOR is a company that makes tile-sized squares of carpet that you buy individually and then arrange any way you want. You can use them to create anything from an area rug to wall-to-wall carpet. The designs they have for kid's rooms are really great too. If you would rather shy away from the Disney Princess thing, they have other, more modern designs (like the puzzles design pictured above) that look really cool. I've used them for years and have been very happy.

Just don't tell my daughter they have the Princesses. Please.

Disney / FLOR Kids, available for $4.09 to $6.20 per square foot from FLOR.com