Just one more pair.....

What does Mom need more than anything? Well, the love of her family of course. But, once she is secure in that, it's time to move onto other important stuff like chocolate. I have admired the work of Gayle's Chocolates for quite a while now and I'm so excited to blog about them. Gayle's Chocolates carries an extensive line of truffles and novelty chocolates, but hands down, my favorites are the Chocolate High Heel Shoes. I mean, seriously, is there anything I can say that the picture doesn't tell you? The Pink Dots shoe is definitely on my wish list and you can get it in either milk or dark chocolate! Check out the shoes and so much more at Gayle's Chocolates.

Monday for Moms!

So, I have decided to mix it up a little here at My Brand Name Baby and all postings on mondays will feature stuff for Moms. Tomorrow, we will be back to spoiling our brand name babies, but for today, let's focus on us!

Going to the Theater....

I "found" a perfect gift for my daughter. She has an active imagination, sings while she plays and loves to put on puppet shows. She must have at least one set of finger puppets from WeeKnit on etsy. At WeeKnit, you can find finger puppet sets in a wide variety of your children's favorite themes and they are affordable (which is quickly becoming one of my favorite words). In fact, they are so reasonably priced, that you are going to have a tough time buying just one set! I love the Old MacDonald set because it gives you the opportunity to sing with your child, while teaching them about animals, animal sounds, and the joy of puppetry. Take a look at WeeKnit today. I promise you won't be able to stop smiling.

Monkey See....

I have always loved paper. I love notecards, invitations, scrap papers, and the pages of books. I could spend hours on the internet searching for great invitations and notecards, but since I have a two-year old that wouldn't stand for that, I have to make it fast. I took a quick peek at etsy today and immediately found Catherine Wilson. She is the creative mind behind this Monkeying Around Birthday Invitation (would also make a great baby shower invitation) and much more. She designs some wonderful invites. Once she has finalized your card, she sends it to you in jpeg form, so that you can have it printed online or at your local printing shop. Check out Catherine Wilson's shop, Polkadots and Paisleys, by clicking here.

I Felt Some Fun in my Future

"Kitchen" and "Tea Party" are staples in my house these days. My daughter loves to host dinner parties in her room and she can't get enough dishes and play food. Play food has come a long ways from the days when I played with that horrible, plastic stuff in the 70's. I am a big fan of felt food. It's fun. It's soft. It's creative. Plus, it doesn't hurt as much when "accidentally" hurled across the room. The Little Bitty Bakery on etsy has some wonderful, felt toys for playing in the kitchen. I am in love with this tea set. It's gorgeous and has wonderful detail, including tea bags! Right now, The Little Bitty Bakery, is offering 50% off a second item when you purchase the first at full price. There are so many great items to choose from, so finding a second one shouldn't be difficult. If it was me, I would go for the Hot Dog and Nachos set. Check out all of the offerings at The Little Bitty Bakery here. Happy eating!

Imagine That!

There are some creative people out there and then there is missprettypretty or Imaginative Play Toys on etsy. She is in a league of her own. She creates fabulous, felt playhouses that fit over the top of a card table! It's a fantastic way for your kids to have an indoor playhouse, that doesn't take up much space. You can just fold it and put it away when it's not being used. Missprettypretty carries many varieties of the playhouse, so you can purchase more than one, and using the same card table, your kids can have different adventures on different days. I have been drooling over missprettypretty's shop for days now. The details are phenomenal and interactive while still leaving much to the imagination. The only downside I see to her wonderful products is deciding which one to buy. I'm still working on that. The Train Station is a great choice...I love the compartments for carrying dolls and/or stuffed friends. I cannot say enough about these playhouses. You have to see them to believe them!

Getting Back Behind the Wheel

I took a trip back in time today.....to a time when all I wanted to do was ride my Big Wheel around and around the driveway! Those were the days. Those were the days before there were a million options when it comes to trikes and bikes for small children. Those were the days when to have a Big Wheel was to be a very happy kid! I happened upon a shop called Wonder Threads this morning. Diana is the talented creator behind a line of onesies and tees for babies and kids that are now on my "must have list". She carries a number of cool designs, but the big wheel onesie is by far my favorite. It comes in white, pink, or blue. Dress your little one in it and you will be a hit, especially amongst the "moms who were little kids in the 70s" club (which includes me). A onesie from Wonder Threads would make a perfect shower gift. See the Big Wheel Onesie and more by clicking here.

Time for Tea

My daughter's 3rd birthday celebration will last for about a month this summer, as we will be travelling for a couple of months, and there are a number of loved ones that want to help her bring her third year to a cheerful close. She will be having a tea party with a few ladies that love her a great deal, so I have been on the lookout for tea-themed party "stuff". I am a big fan (one of many) of Sarah Jane Studios. I have admired her work for quite a while, and I'm glad that I'm finally getting the chance to blog about her shop. She is the artist behind a wonderful collection of prints and other paper products. According to her blog, she even did some illustrating for Nancy O'Dell's new book, Full of Life. I couldn't begin to pick out a favorite piece of artwork from Sarah Jane Studios, but I think that these party invites are going to be just the perfect thing to get my daughter's tea party off on the right foot. Plus, I think I will need these Tea Party Postcards for thank you notes. You can purchase from Sarah Jane Studios on etsy by clicking here.