I hope everyone had a safe and joyous holiday. We're still getting over our sweets hangovers and having fun going through all the presents under the tree (which I don't want to take down!) Here's to a peaceful and prosperous 2010. Happy New Year!

Need a creative, unique, and friendly-priced gift for a baby or child in your life? My very artistic friend Amy is the talent behind meenooma, a mama-owned business that specializes in hand-appliquéd monogram onesies and shirts for babies, toddlers and kids. Custom-made to your specifications, meenooma shirts display the child's initial or age in the color, size and style shirt of your choice. All of the shirts are 100% cotton, including the appliqué-which is chosen from her extensive collection of fabrics. She can surprise you or you can specify your style and fabric preferences (modern, retro, yellow background, animals, etc.). She can even do coordinating or matching tops for twins or siblings. I just ordered a bunch: one for a newborn, and a few for Christmas gifts for my nieces and nephews. Shop at www.meenooma.com or to contact Amy directly, email sales@meenooma.com or call 617.646.9399.

A new line of holiday activity cards here at Hello Little One, created especially for young children this season, provides a great inspiration to involve the children in the holiday tradition of sending cards. They are perfect for sending holiday greetings to their friends, school and daycare classmates, teachers and young relatives. These unique personalized cards are really quite charming and provide enjoyable activities for the recipient: coloring, follow the dots, anagrams and mazes, all with a holiday theme. Kids will love sending them and the recipient will love the creative fun they provide.