When manufacturers go too far and become inappropriate
As one of the primary buyers for our online children’s boutique, I strive to find products that are fun, unique and empower both boys and girls and counters the constant labeling in our society of what girls and boys SHOULD wear. I am thrilled when we discover products that express childrens spirit and individuality and [...]
We are happy to announce the most ADORABLE, eco friendly children’s toys we’ve come across yet!These eco-friendly toys are made from hand-dyed bamboo, organic and recycled fibers, hemp, buckwheat…you name it. They are creative designs, fun characters (there is a platypus toy) and colorful and bright–everything we believe a toy should be! When we discovered [...]
I’d carry this diaper bag even though I don’t have a baby!
We are excited to announce a great new line of designer diaper bags that we love. They are priced right and are funky, fun, colorful, and oh, so practical. I love that! There is something about the print on this diaper bag that is just is so appealing. It’s sophisticated, trendy, and something that I [...]
She can twirl in these fleece ponchos and save the Earth!
We are so thrilled to announce our new selection of eco-friendly fleece ponchos for little girls! These ponchos are everything that a little girl will want: fun, great twirl-a-bility, and saves the Earth from pollution. These eco-friendly ponchos are made from 100% recycled soda bottles. Now how absolutely cool is that? We have seen some [...]
Overdue #CPSIA blog post – our thoughts
This post is WAAAAAY overdue. Guess it’s still sinking in what the new rulings from the CPSC means for our vendors and for us as retailers. So here is our take on the rulings, statements, and hopes surrounding CPSIA. (will we EVER stop talking about this??) The CPSC has come out with a couple of [...]
I feel like a circus clown sometimes
It’s THAT time of year again when we are juggling multiple balls at the same time! I now understand how clowns do it! You throw up one ball (or task) and then another and hold your breath that they all don’t fall down! I am wondering if keeping multiple balls in the air truly compares [...]
Moving in the right direction but NOT there yet with #cpsia
Yesterday the CPSC released a new document detailing more specific exemptions from CPSIA. Although there isn’t a definitive answer yet on component testing, many of us living and breathing CPSIA are holding our breath that this is a good sign. The list of exemptions covers MOST of our products in our store which makes us [...]
Have a never ending to-do list? Here’s how I’m facing mine
Sometimes finding balance in summer can be a challenge. While trying to balance mothering, cleaning, working, and oh, yes…sanity, I have found I need to revisit and reorganize my life….and my to-do list. It seems I always create great organizational lists with the best of intentions but then, alas, I never seem to manage to [...]
Back to school vs enjoying summer
It’s hard to believe that here we are just enjoying summer in Vermont (despite the endless rain) that now it is already time to think about going back to school. It feels like my kids just got out of school and already I feel the pressure to prepare them for returning them back. Yikes…the retail [...]
Holding our collective breath on #cpsia Aug. 14th deadline
So many of us dealing with the childrens product industry are holding our breath to find out what the CPSC is going to tell all of us regarding CPSIA for the Aug. 14 deadline for XRF testing and tracking labels. There are rumors and leaks (dare I call it that) on websites and Twitter regarding [...]