Skip Hop Zoo Owl Back Pack

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The back to school blues have got me in a funk.
Do the kids really need half of this junk?
New sneakers, new pens, pencil sharpeners, and more,
Got it all but the sharpener, though I've been to every store. Read More …

I'm sure by now, you've been bombarded with Back to School sales ads and have either bought all the essentials needed for the first day of school or you're still in the process.

Although I haven't received the supply list for my soon-to-be kindergartener, it doesn't take a genius to know that a backpack is one of those essentials needed by a student.

Like clothing, shoes, hairstyle and accessories, a backpack is an extension of your child's identity.  Your child may be in love with a Toy Story 3 backpack with all sorts of tacky colors and you may be happy to call it a day with a simple red backpack from Jansport.

You may wonder if it's possible to score a decent pack for a price that won't put a strain on your budget.  Surprisingly, they exist and I've compiled a list of 5 backpacks for under $10.  They range from distinct girls and boys bags to a functional unisex bag. Read More …

Every time I turn on the TV, I see previews go out for "Pregnant in Heels,"  a new show on Bravo TV about Rosie Pope, who is the maternity concierge for the rich and privileged.  She takes her expertise of providing high end services to the rich and showcases it on TV.

While ridiculous at times, I do find it fascinating to see what sort of things billion dollar babies have access to.  I equally enjoy watching new mothers--very rich mothers--buying everything and trying everything just because they can.

The market for baby products are a multi-billion dollar industry and it's also a constantly growing industry.  Every year I go to the biggest event for juvenile products and I can't even get through a quarter of the convention floor before I need to take a long break. 

It's just that big.

So exactly what do these babies have access to and how over-the-top are these items.  I found five of my favorites that are ridiculously expensive and things that we probably wouldn't buy--or moreso, couldn't afford. Read More …