As R. and her friends approach their 8th birthdays (how did that happen?) I’ve started looking for ‘tween-friendly gifts that are unique, trendy, and affordable. At Etsy I discovered these sweet hand-stamped personalized charm necklaces by Lilly Ellen. I had … Continue reading
I’m pleased to introduce you to a new site called Ollie Olio that is featuring one of my long-standing favorite tee designers, Pluto Tees this week. Ollie Olio is a new sample sale site that (unlike some other sites I … Continue reading
I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: on this blog, I have no problem recommending “forbidden” items like loud plastic toys made in China that run on batteries and feature Disney characters. Sometimes, our kids just like what they … Continue reading
Have you seen Mitetees before? It is one of my favorite sites for unique baby onesies and tees (and believe me, I have seen plenty of sites that make such claims). Creator/founder Cindy Hoeppner launched the site after she received … Continue reading
Sibling gifts have come a long way in recent years (when R. became a big sis four years ago, I think we gave her a board book and a doll from the hospital gift shop). Over at Oompa, one of … Continue reading
Glug Baby’s Big Sister Tee is probably the coolest sibling tee I’ve seen in a while (and, trust me, I’ve seen plenty). This San Francisco-based company makes clothing that is comfortable and stylish with just the right amout of indie … Continue reading
CWD Kids is having a 3-day sale on Pajama and Book Sets, which make great holiday gifts. The sets (originally $39-$42) are now $29 each and there are 7 styles available. The Christmas set is the obviously the most seasonally-appropriate, … Continue reading
I found a great deal on this gorgeous Musical Wooden Jewelry Box by one of my favorite artisans, Tree by Kerri Lee. This is no ordinary store-bought kids’ jewelry box- it’s a handmade, hand-painted little treasure (measuring 8′ x 6′ … Continue reading
Do you remember those cool raglan birthday tees I’ve posted before from the Etsy site Happy Family (shown above in R & S’s versions from last year, ages 3 and 6)? I ordered them again, in age 4 in light … Continue reading
Going to a baby shower this fall or winter? Score major points for most original gift with these Copyright Name 2011 or Copyright Name 2010 tees or onesies by mitetees. Each is one-of-a-kind, highlighting the tike-to-be’s birth year and last … Continue reading
