Love Is In The Air...

Valentine's Day is coming soon. Miss E has already selected the cards she'll distribute to her preschool friends, and we are thinking of all kinds of red and pink crafts to keep us occupied at home. This is the one month where Ellis does not show her disdain for the color pink!

Kobold Toys has ideas for sweethearts of every age on your list! Our top 10 Valentine's Day gift suggestions are:

1. Toysmith's Sweetheart Tea for Two Set ($14.99). Cheers! This child sized 9-piece ceramic tea set will provide tea party fun throughout the year. Includes 3.5" pitcher with lid, two 4.25" plates, two 1.75" cups, creamer and lidded sugar bowl all molded in a whimsical sweetheart shape. Recommended for 3+

2. "Be Mine" Candy Heart Bag by North American Bear Co. ($11.99) . The stylish tote is lined and has velcro handles. Machine washable in case her chocolate hearts melt inside! Kobold Toys also offers goody bags in the shapes of dogs, fish and princesses!

3. Barefoot Books. Books offer a wonderful way for you to snuggle up with your valentine and Kobold offers a collection of books for children ages birth to 8 years old. Kobold recommends "The Journey Home from Grandpa's House." Hop in the yellow car and look out for all the other forms of transportation on the way home from Grandpa's. A beautiful, double-page spread at the end features all of the colors and modes of transportation from the story. Includes cd for easy singalong fun. What a great gift from grandparents (hint, hint Papa Charlie!).

4. ZOOB Tubes- Classic and Sparkle ($7.99). ZOOB building sets encourage creativity and are appealing to both boys and girls. These cute tubes offer the chance to make 17 creations from rocket man to a crab (instructions included).

5. Dolls and stuffed animals. Every child loves the chance to share the love with her own baby doll and bear. Kobold Toys offers a collection of adorable dolls and plush animals for all ages from Corolle, Lilliputiens, Shure, and North American Bear Co. Kobold loves the Babipouce Pink Striped Doll from Corolle - a perfect first doll. Other favorites include Baby Rose from Lilliputiens, Vanilla Redhead Doll from Corolle, and Rosy Cheeks Big Sister by North American Bear Co.

6. Heart Puzzle by Ravensburger ($11.99). Kobold is a fan of the incredibly cool and unique puzzleballs designed by Ravensburger. This 3D Heart Puzzle has curved, sturdy plastic pieces that fit snugly to form a perfect heart. The end result is a unique, decorative piece that can be displayed as a constant “I love you!” Your child will enjoy putting together this 60 piece puzzle that once completed creates a box. Ages 8+

7. Rose Baby Playmat from Lilliputiens ($99.99). Perfect baby shower or new baby gift! This flower-shaped play mat offers a bouquet of activities: sounds, different textures and various forms. Ideal to stimulate babies' curiosity. Plus, the mat is very practical: it folds, zips and can be taken along anywhere!

8. Fire Department Puzzle and Book by Shure ( $14.99). Let him know your hear is afire! Read to your child the colorful firefighters board book as you match each illustrated fireman and firetruck wooden piece with the image and shape in the tray, or stand them up for pretend-play on the table or floor.

9. Heart ball by Tatiri. ($9.99) With Tatiri's 5" inch playball, ball games become more fun. With their unique design and beautiful prints (hearts, cars, dinosaurs, airplanes and jungle theme), they become hard to miss and leave behind on the playground.

10. Lilliputiens LadyBird Rattle. Kobold thinks the rattles by Lilliputiens are adorable, and this ladybird rattle is perfect for Valentine's Day. Each time it squeaks, it says "I love you."

Have a wonderful weekend! And, as always,we hope your children have fun learning!

Bear Hugs From North American Bear Co.

Recently Kobold Toys welcomed the fabulous line of products from North American Bear Co. Nearly 30 years ago, North American Bear Company began as a creative business enterprise of a new mother, Barbara Isenberg, starting a family in New York City in the mid-1970’s. Their product line has evolved and while it still includes the loveable and cuddly bears they are known for worldwide, the company has expanded to include play items, like the princess and superhero capes, and "toys to go."

Today's Beat the Heat Campaign celebrates North American Bear and specifically their Hush Little Baby activity book. The team at Kobold Toys loves this activity book! Your child will be delighted to find a surprise toy on every page that corresponds to the characters in the song "Hush Little Baby"; a felt baby with accessories, a bird, a mirror, a little diamond ring, a goat, a cart and bull, a dog, and a horse.

The accordion-style activity book expands and lays flat for easy hanging across the side of the crib. A red-checked ribbon and Velcro tab closures secure the book when closed.

The" rules" for our summer campaign have not changed. For the next seven days "Beat the Heat" with Kobold Toys and receive a 10% discount on the Hush Little Baby activity book as well as any other adorable item from North American Bear Co. Just use discount code 788FFF at check-out. We love the calico hippo, any of the cute handbags (which you can stock up on now for Christmas gifts!), and, of course, the silly old tan bear, perfect for baby.

Stay cool and have fun learning!

RuffleButts is giving away FREE Bloomers!

RuffleButts is running one of their crazy monthly specials! Be sure to check it out at RuffleButts.com.

New Envirosax Styles Introduced

Now through February 28, we're offering an Envirosax Coupon to save 10% off your purchase at www.BrightandBold.com! Simply enter coupon CANDY during checkout to receive the savings. We're celebrating the spring introduction of 2 new styles - candy and oxford.


The Envirosax Candy design is a striking mix of bold purples with accents of blue, tan and black shades... with a retro 1970's Italian runway look. Definitely for the urban chic among us.

The Envirosax Oxford design is a soft, understated collection of earthy tans and greens in various prints including soft camo, argyle, plaid and solids. Very gender neutral and for those who don't wish to have their accessories stand out, but rather blend well with their wardrobe.

Both new styles continue the same Envirosax features we love - wide/long shoulder straps for a comfortable fit, ability to hold 40 pounds per bag, waterproof material, durable and each bag rolls up to a compact tiny little bundle and snaps shut, with the ability to toss 5 handy bags in the little included pouch so you have them wherever you go.


These 2 new designs are the latest in the collection already featuring Envirosax Mikado, Flora, Botanica, Retro, Kitchen and Amazonia. Many stores offer a 5 to 10 cent refund per reusable bag EVERY time you shop! It may seem small, but over the course of a year or two, it will pay for your bags.



A great ecofriendly gift for friends or family, using these reusable bags also is estimated to save each person approx 500 disposable grocery bags from being sent to the landfill each year... now that's doing a lot of good for a little effort!

Free T-shirts from RuffleButts!!

As a new mom, Amber Schaub, the Owner and Designer of RuffleButts, has found a brand new appreciation for their HIGH MAINTENANCE rhinetone embellished tee! In celebration, they are running this crazy special offer!

For a limited time, they are giving away the rhinestone embellished "High Maintenance" Tee FREE with the purchase of the matching fuchsia knit Crawlers. This is a limited edition fabric, so once they are sold out, they are gone for good. If you are looking for a cute little outfit for your little angel or a very reasonably priced gift (they don't need to know it was free!!), then this is a good time to get it! Don's miss out!

Thinking Ahead

Hopefully you're done your holiday shopping by now (and if not, stop on by my blog at http://snanimals.blogspot.com/ for some last minute ideas.)

Well, here's some ideas for Valentine's day, it's just around the corner!! Visit www.snanimals.com to order now! Our fun Heart Sneakers:



Sweet heart maryjanes (popular all year long!)And our adorable baby heart layette:and be sure to check back with http://www.threelittlegoblins.etsy.com/ for their upcoming hearts capes!

Holiday Shopping

2 weeks until Thanksgiving. A Month and a half until Christmas! Have you started shopping yet? Visit http://www.snanimals.com/ to see a selection of shoes and gifts for babies, toddlers and youth. Adorable Holiday shoes, baby layettes and hand painted signs to choose from!

Our candycane layette

Our candycane maryjanes

Our Blue (or pink) snowman set

10% coupon code!!!

from now thru nov 15, 2008 use coupon code "vet10" to save an extra 10% off all purchases of $100.00 or more at pretty little pumpkins , the hottest boutique for the hippest babies and kids!!!

the code is good for use on EVERYTHING including sale and clearance items already marked up to 80% off

check out some of the hottest items from trumpette, misha lulu, knuckleheads, ah goo baby plush pads and tons of other awesome lines!!!

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RuffleButts Special Holiday Edition Bloomer

RuffleButts, Inc. (www.RuffleButts.com), a hip and trendy line of infant apparel and home of the RuffleButt Baby Bloomer, announced this week the availability of their new limited edition Holiday diaper cover. Priced at $25, this unique and personalized bloomer is a special edition of their well known RuffleButt Baby Bloomer, featuring an adorable holiday design, along with your monogrammed name of choice.

These high-quality bloomers, which are made of 100% cotton, are the perfect choice for holiday pictures or personalized holiday gift. As with all RuffleButts apparel, the bloomers are available from size 3 months to 2T and are machine washable. Of course, the company will continue to offer their everyday Personalized RuffleButt Bloomer available in the standard white, pink or fuchsia, but the special edition Holiday Bloomer features the extra holiday embroidery design at no additional cost.

Press Release: RuffleButts Announces Special Edition Personalized Ruffled Diaper Cover For The Holidays

Counting 123 Book

My little guy is almost 18 months old. Not only are we working on learning the letters of the alphabet, but we are also practicing our numbers too! I teach high school mathematics and I was very excited when my little guy first recognized the number 8! I knew that my next crafting project was going to be making him a fabric numbers book to read. He loves books! Each page on in this book has Paddington Bear blowing bubbles, flying a kite or up to some other activity. Since I have made this book for my little guy, less than a week ago, he has learned two more numbers - 2 and 6! We read with him for at least half an hour everyday. It is so nice to have a handmade fabric book created by his mama mixed in with all of the board books. I have even added a loop at the top of the book so that I can easily clip it to his stroller. If you would like a counting fabric book for your little one, I have listed them in my Etsy Shop, New England Quilter.

BoulieBags are Back!

I started making mini handbags for mini ladies (otherwise known as little girls) last year and they were a bit hit. Each bag is unique and each is embellished with a Chichiboulie images printed onto a cotton appliqué which is then stitched onto the bag.

This year I wanted to try something new so I have made up some BoulieBags in felt. What a fabulously fun fabric!

The first BoulieBags have been listed in my Etsy store with more to come. I hope to make up some "Make Your Own Boulie Bag" kits as well. Both make wonderful gifts for little girls (otherwise known as mini ladies) as my own daughters will attest!

Available through Chichiboulie.

RuffleButts Fall 2008 Collection

The RuffleButts Fall 2008 Collection is finally here and available at www.RuffleButts.com! With ruffled long-sleeve tees, ruffled hoodies, and woven peasant tops, this collection is fun, frilly & unique! You absolutely have to check out the newly released fashion slide show to see the wide variety of mix-n-match pieces.

Click Here to View the

RuffleButts Fall 2008 Collection Slide Show

September is Baby Safety Month!

Gift your favorite new parent with confidence

and peace of mind at bath time.

No Slip CharlieTM is 20%off all month long!

One size fits all so Daddy can dive right into bath time with his little pride and joy.

Baths and showers are stress free and much more fun when you have a

great grip on that squirmy little one.

Wet Babies are Slippery... Get a Grip!

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RuffleButts on Daily Candy Kids

RuffleButts received a fun and fabulous review on Daily Candy Kids! If you are not already familiar with this ruffled brand, be sure to stop by the website. These little ruffled creations are available in a rainbow of colors, and absolutely perfect for the sunny days of summer!

Enter the Trendy Tadpole Giveaway!

We are having a giveaway over at Busy Mommy Product Review!
Trendy Tadpole has been generous to offer a hip and funky t-shirt to one of my readers.


I did a review of Trendy Tadpole last week and we absolutely LOVE the t-shirt that we got for Sara Rose. It is cute, trendy and soft.

How to enter:
Head on over to Trendy Tadpole and take a look at Julie's witty, hip and trendy t-shirts (and onesies). Head over to my blog and leave a comment with what you would pick if you win. I will pick a winner on July 31. Make sure there is a way for me to contact you in the comment.

Sea Glass Hand Crafted Soy Candles from New England ~ Moomette's Magnificents Olde Towne Shoppes

MOOMETTE'S MAGNIFICENTS OLDE TOWN SHOPPES

Some of the fine Ye Olde Mercantile Shoppes you'll find here.... Artisan Hand-Crafted Knitted & Monogrammed Baby & Toddler Clothing, Sea Glass Candles, Handbags, Bead Jewelry, Notecards & More.

Many of our fine unique product offerings are handcrafted in the USA by exceptionally talented, "indie" cottage-industry Work-At-Home Moms.

You'll find unique gifts specificaly chosen to reflect what New England is known for ~ it's spectacular mountains and nautical maritime history.Upscale Clothing, Unique Gifts, Spa Items, Home Decor for special occasions or to pamper yourself!

Custom hand poured and hand crafted soy candles with a sea glass bonus. Artisan hand crafted.

For those of you who are not familiar with sea glass, it is literally glass that found its way into the sea. The waves of the ocean churn and pound the glass to give it a very distinct look.

Available at Moomette's Magnificents Olde Towne Shoppes

Christmas in July at Snanimals.com

Ho Ho Ho, we love Christmas and we especially love Christmas in July!! Who doesn't love snowmen and reindeer and gifts?? Well, just in time for Christmas in July we're offering a Christmas sale (through August 14) Use Coupon Code Xmas07 (Christmas in July) for 25% off your choice of Reindeer, Snowman or Christmas Tree Sneakers or our Jingles the Reindeer baby layette!

Not ready for Christmas items but need a sale? Use our code, Posh20 for 20% off everything in our store! www.Snanimals.com!

Christmas In July...SALE!

I'm a last minute Christmas shopper (somehow I enjoy the panicky feeling I get), but for those of you who do your gift-buying early, you may want to check out my "Christmas in July" sale. I'm offering 15% storewide. Now you say, "why that's not a deal, PM's already get 15% off!" - but when you enter Code POSH at check-out, I will give you an extra 5% off for a total of 20% off. This sale runs through July 21st. Now, don't forget Code POSH, or you will get the standard sale price of 15%. Psssst.... if you're not into Christmas shopping this early you can get something for yourself without feeling guilty! Even new listings are included in the sale!

Baby Bloomers at Snanimals.com

Don't you just love all those cute baby items out there? Well, here's some more. Perfect for your little one or as a very unique gift for a new mom or mom to be. At just $12 you can afford more than one! And we can make that even easier, use our coupon code posh20 and receive 20% off your order!!

All of our products are hand painted so we can do custom designs if requested. Here are a few of our favorites:

Ladybug:

Duck:

And of course our cow (in choice of colors!)

Visit us at www.snanimals.com and look for more deals listed over at our blog: http://snanimals.blogspot.com

Looking for a unique and fun baby gift?

Do you ever get stuck in a rut with baby gifts? I am always looking for something unique, yet useful to give to the new moms in my life, and this Personalized RuffleButts Bloomer is just the answer for those moms or moms-to-be of sweet little baby girls! At $25 with the personalized embroidery, these ruffled diaper covers are adorable and affordable. Available at www.RuffleButts.com in pink, white, or fuchsia, the 100% cotton bloomer ships in about a week. They even come wrapped in pretty pink and white tissue paper, so no work required...even better!