I'm sorry, have we met? Even if we haven't, I consider you a friend - a kindred spirit who cares about kids like I do. Why else would you be here? For that very reason, I love giving my readers access to Friends & Family sales whenever I can. And the latest to enter my inbox is at Giggle, which has a wide range of gear, toys and more for little ones. Today through Monday (12/7), you'll get 20% off everything in the store! Just use this link and enter the code INSIDER09 at checkout. Hey, that's what friends are for! Want a peek at some of the kid-friendly gems at Giggle? Here goes!

I love their Baby Activity Bear (pictured above). Not only is he simply adorable, he also keeps his friends close - in his pockets! There's a squeaky fish, a chirping bird, a rattling squirrel and a teether. He costs $42, but there's also a $22 Baby Bear that just comes with the square teether and no animal friends.

My toddler is getting these colorful bathtime stacking buckets for Christmas. I love the hues and how easy they clean up when bathtime's over! But I have a feeling we'll be playing with them outside of the bathtub, too, since they stack like a tower!

How about some Bowling Buddies? These cute critters double as bowling pins, with a soft ball for your child to try to knock them over with. They're all made of organic fabric and exclusively sold at Giggle.




a la mode (sweet tip on the side)
Ok, mamas - we usually save sweet treats for you until Sundays, but with all that shopping and shipping and decorating you're doing, you deserve your own Friends & Family sale. So, head over to The Body Shop Friends & Family Event - 20% Off all regular and sale priced merchandise. Use code: FNF2009. Be sure to get some lovely lotions and bubble bath for yourself so you can relax and rejuvenate throughout the holidays. 'Cause if mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!!