Splish Splash, It's May and Still Raining

April Showers bring more showers? When it rains it pours? Luckily, to help pass this sometimes dreary part of the year, we have some bright new raincoats arriving that will repel those raindrops. We thought we could skip through the season and get on to the business of summer sellin, but it must soggy in several regions of the US because we are selling out! For baby girls, we love this new Roxy Toy Soldier Rain Coat. Bright pink and polka dotty, we can just see it with yellow rain boots!


The Catimini collection of rain and wind jackets for boys is absolutely lovely. Made from high quality materials and cute spring prints, these have been a hit with our East Coast customers. Check them out at montkid.com.

Heidi Klum: The Kate Mack Tutu Cute Swimsuit is an Essential

Ladies! I knew the Tutu Cute swimsuit I just posted about was superstar cute. Now, in the latest issue of US Weekly , cover model Heidi Klum listed her Top 5 Mom Must-Haves. Included on her list was the super fabulous Kate Mack Tutu Cute Girls Swimsuit! "It's like a ballerina bathing suit!" Heidi exclaims.

This swimsuit is available in infant and toddler girls sizes and comes in either pink or yellow. You can find this girls bathing suit, and more from Kate Mack, at your favorite children's boutique, montkid.com!

Happy May Day

May Day marks the end of the uncomfortable winter half of the year in the Northern hemisphere, and it has traditionally been an occasion for popular and often raucous celebrations, regardless of the locally prevalent political or religious establishment.

Well then, in honor of May Day (and the fact that we've finally got a day of sun here), let's have a raucous celebration. I'm thinking a Montkid sale! We just got loads of new inventory and are feverishly getting it online. How does 25% off sound? Enter coupon code: mayday at checkout for 25% off all regularly priced merchandise. Offer is good until the next holiday which appears to be Cinco de Mayo.

The Kate Mack Tutu Cute Swimsuit

Once a year, Kate Mack generates a feverish craze for the cutest girls swimwear under the sun. With sparkly embellishments and tons of pizzazz, the swimsuits, coordinating cover-ups and flip flops have left both retailers and the public wanting more. Nowhere else in the market place can little girls find such princess-worthy swimsuits!

This year is no exception. We have reason to believe that the adorable collection of Tutu Cute, Strawberry Fields, and Summer Daisy swimsuits are going to be long gone before the hot sun bakes most regions of the country. Keep that in mind as you shop early for the best selection. Remember the Montkid Spring sale ends on April 30th. Use coupon code: spring20 at checkout for 20% off all Kate Mack swimsuits.

Springtime in the Rockies

This is the time of year that is the hardest for all of us Northern Moms. The past 3 days have been gloriously warm, sunny and dry. We spent every spare minute outside and shed layers to reveal cute shorts, capri's and dresses. Today, we are back to rain with a more than likely chance of snow, so we are back to our tired jeans, sweatshirts and heavy boots. Of course, all types of clothing, outerwear and footwear options need to be close at hand so our closets are overflowing. Don't you know it's bad luck to put away winter boots too early. There is no better way to guarantee a late spring snowstorm.

At Montkid our closets are brimming as well. Cheerful rain gear and mid-summer board shorts sit next to winter outerwear closeouts. We have expanded our brand selection to include Catimini, Kate Mack & Kushies and are so excited about the quality and spot on style.

To celebrate spring (and reward those that have found us), we are having a sale. Enter: spring20 at checkout for 20% off all regular priced merchandise. Coupon is valid until April 30th, 2009.

We are finally starting to dig ourselves out of the holiday crunch. Luckily, we had a holiday crunch - thank you for your continued patronage! While I didn't have much time to post to my own blog, I did do an article for momtrends about family skiing.

Here were a few of my tips:

Dress your child appropriately: It's all about details. SmartWool socks are also a must! Fleece Balaclavas keep their chin and cheeks warm. Hand warmers work wonders on cold hands (look for mittens or gloves that feature a zippered pocket to keep these in the right spot). And finally, invest in the right ski outfit. Not only is a quality coat and snow pant a must to block wind and cold, it can also help build the excitement. This is the time when kids can get away with head-to-toe pink or a fierce Mohawk hat. My girls' skiing ability improved exponentially the year one wore pink zebra and the other wore black zebra.

Invest in safety gear: Helmets are essential. Children fall just trying to stand up on skis. A head injury when they are just beginning to form their opinions about participating in a new sport does not go over well. Goggles are another must. They help keep faces warm and improve visibility. Also, apply sunscreen even on cloudy days, as the sun's rays can be extra-intense against the snow.

Keep it fun: Don’t put high expectations on your child and be prepared to slow down. Spend some time with them yourself, and also put them in a few lessons. Group classes are social, teach skills correctly and often, as we discovered with our 4 year old, incorporate time to build a wicked snow castle or learn the art of a perfectly executed snow angel. Finally, our girls will tell you that the best part of skiing is snacks and cocoa in the lodge. So, be sure to budget for a splurge after your day of accomplishment.

If you are interested in fabulously fashionable outerwear and accessories for your skiing adventures, visit www.montkid.com.

Momtrends readers save 25%. Use coupon code:
momtrends
at checkout. Good through 1/31/09.

Shh.. Private Sale

As promised, this is the place to find deals. Here are the details on our site wide sale. Enjoy!