Have a Ball!

Summer is in full swing! Grab a soft fabric beach ball for your little one! You can find one in my Etsy Shop, New England Quilter.



My babe loves his. I hadn’t even finished stuffing it when he grabbed the ball and walked off. He really loves it!

New Cookies Listed Today

New Cookies I added today to my shop on Etsy

Planes, Trains,Dumptrucks and Cars. Not all are shown in picture but you will receive 2 of each for a total of 8 Cookies.

Back in Time Dino Cookies..You will receive 2 of each for a total of 4 Cookies.

Holiday Fun from Snanimals.com

Do you love celebrating holidays? How about the 4th of July?? In our family, we always have a fun celebration for the 4th. My sister in laws birthday is the day before so we're always having a barbecue or party or day at the beach. And of course this fun always calls for holiday attire and for kids that means sneakers that hold up to the riggors of childhood!! Here are a few of our choices for Independence Day and all summer long!! Our hand painted fireworks slide (in white or red) for the little ones (Just $25!)

And How about our sailboat or baseball sneakers for the little guy? They like to have fun too!

For Summer fun, always stop by Snanimals.com to see the latest! Want to save a bit of $$$? Use coupon code Posh20 to save 20%

RuffleButts Celebrates Summer!

From babytalk Magazine to Celebrity Gifting Suites, RuffleButts are all the buzz this summer! Do you remember those little ruffled diaper covers from years past? Well, RuffleButts has brought them back cuter than ever, available in a rainbow of colors, sharing smiles with everyone! Now no little princess should be without her precious ruffled baby bloomers.

As a celebration of summer and a sincere thank you to all of their incredibly supportive customers, RuffleButts is offering FREE SHIPPING on all US orders over $75 and 15% ALL DRESSES (making absolutely everything in their collection under $40!!) through the month of June.

Check out the entire collection at www.RuffleButts.com. They also chronicle the business start-up journey on www.RuffleBlog.com, which makes for some good entertainment (and a little advice here and there)!

Safe Sippy Bottles - A better alternative to plastic

It seems that every week a new study is coming out about the toxic and deadly effects of bpa and other chemicals used in the manufacturing of plastic which then leach out into our food and drink. After months of research on the subject, we wanted to offer our customers the absolute best alternatives to plastic which are healthy, bpa-free and non-leaching....while still offering the same convenience in sizing, durability and ease of cleaning.

We have come to the determination after reading countless reports and talking with various experts that STAINLESS STEEL is the best material for water bottles and sippy cups. To this end, we have added several exciting new stylish and healthy products to our line to help our customers replace their old plastic water bottles and children's sippy cups and plastic drinking bottles.

We have several lines of adult bottles available, including SIGG, Klean Kanteen and Earthlust... all offering stylish designs and colors in safe materials.

(See adult offerings here: http://www.brightandbold.com/siggbottles.html)

Today, however I want to bring your attention to our Safe Sippy Bottle line... made from safe stainless steel with colorized rubber grips and durable enough for kids, in bright and fun colors they love to call their own. We've seen the popularity of this line soar and have sold out our first shipment - with the next shipment set to arrive during July, we are again taking preorders. Safe for juices, water, milk... and featuring (moms pay attention... you'll LOVE this part)... a leakproof top - YES, leakproof... it's a win/win product that we just love to tell the world about.

Come and check them out today for more details and ordering information:

http://www.brightandbold.com/sasibo.html

Finding the perfect gifts for kids is as easy as 1,2,3

At Kir Devries we are all about the kids this week! And why not, it's sunny, summer is blooming and their happy squeals of joy at the sight of a beautiful gift is worth every penny! Selecting just the right gift for a little one is easier than you might think. Follow these simple steps and you can rest assured that a little one will be shrieking at your feet in no time (in a good way ;-).

1. Obviously you need to break the gift choices down to the appropriate age & developmental level.When considering toys or educational items, don't be afraid to challenge the child by selecting something at the top of their developmental level. This will enable them to grow into the gift as well as encourage them to develop new skills. If you are going with apparel you will mostly have only size issues to consider. It's better to buy a size larger than their age as many children's items run small. If you are purchasing a very seasonal item like a swim suit or snow suit, your safer doing this at the start of the season when they will still have time to grow into it if need be.

2. Consider the style and aesthetic of the child as well as her parents. Many of us give gifts that we might like to receive ourselves or that are reflections of our taste. This is ok to an extent but ultimatly you want to select a gift that will be treasured and enjoyed. Think about the parents of the child. Observe their home, surroundings and personal choices. It should soon become clear if they are going to be the type to appreciate the 4-T Juicy Couture track suit or the developmental block set made from re purposed barn wood.

3. Start Early & Do your research. If you know any parents with a similar aesthetic or style, ask them what their best "finds" have been or if they can recommend a shop or a website that generally carries great things. Check out forums and read reviews online. If you get your gift shopping process started a little early, you will have time to make a thoughtful decision rather than just ordering something from the big box store in a panic.

Gift giving is our way of showing that we care and extending our goodwill to others. Go forth and give thoughtfully!