Monday again. How does that happen? Yesterday, I was feeling loved and pampered, now it is back to the grind. I made it through morning carpools, but still have to dream up something for dinner, help the oldest with a project that’s due this week and race back into cheer-leading roll at the sidelines of the newly started baseball season. Thank goodness I got so much love yesterday for Mother’s Day or I wouldn’t be able to face these Monday blues. Anyone else feeling blue?

sigh… me too.

Let’s drape the site in blue today and hope that tomorrow the sun will shine again and wipe away these blues. Who’s with me?

In the meantime, I would love to wrap this pretty blue fabric around myself and all over the baby’s nursery. Maybe that is my problem? Is it Monday blues or baby blues?Well, redecorating should help the cause regardless. The Multi Dots in Blue Fabric by the yard is a great way to coordinate your baby’s nursery. We carry all the New Arrival fabrics that are used in the bedding sets. Use the fabric in your wall decorations, cribs, toys, and play areas. The Fabric comes in a width of 54″, but please note that dye lots of fabrics can vary. Please order any additional fabric yardage needed when ordering custom bedding to insure fabrics are from the same dye lot.

Should we shed a little light on the day to make those blues seem not so bad? Time to flick on this Playthings Blue Spindle Chandelier, by Charn & Company. This chandelier has an antique finished applique and features our newest paigy pom pom pink lampshades. It has been developed in a rare-to-find design to embellish your child’s room. You mood will be bound to soar taking in this charming blue light added to your home.

Gazing at these bright blues will chase away any dull spirits in no time as well. The “Blue Flowers in Pink Pot” wall art from Oopsy Daisy by Gale Kaseguma brightens the room with vibrant colors and shades. This top quality canvas reproduction is stretched over wood bars with no glass to break. This piece is made using the Giclee printing process and has the look and feel of an original painting. It is equipped with a wire hanger on the back for easy wall displaying so no framing is required. It can be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. Makes a wonderful addition to any child’s room, playroom or even beach house. Designed by artist, Jenny Kostecki with biography attached to the back.

Some days we just can’t fight those blues though. On days like that, the best thing you can do is to roll with it and ride it out til tomorrow. My suggestion is wrapping yourself in this beautiful blue blanket, because who can resist cashmere? Exquisitely crafted to create a distinctively soft and comfortable feel, our cashmere baby blanket, in soft calming baby blue is made of the finest quality.

We use only the finest cashmere — for the softest touch and the longest fiber length to resist pilling. These are the most important characteristics of any cashmere product, and make this blanket one of our most popular year after year. We feel this gives our customers something to enjoy not only from the moment they touch it, but also for years to come, retaining their strength and shape, even after lots of snuggles. For an added touch, these luxurious and timeless blankets can be customized with monogramming.

Hope this helps you get through your Monday!

Hello sunshine! Why is it that I cannot feel your warmth? I still have that chill in my bones that I cannot shake. Perhaps because of the below normal temperatures I guess. Brrr… I think I need a bigger dose of that sunshine. Perhaps I will go into the weekend with some extra sunshine to wrap myself in. Would you care to share?

Here is a way to have your baby start their day with sunshine – with their very own sunshine crib bedding set! Add a burst of sunshine to your nursery with this cheerful crib bedding set. This fine collection is beautifully coordinated in white pima, yellow gingham, and white ric rac. Pamper your little one in shear elegance. The bumper is exquisitely tailored with white grosgrain ties finished with piping. Our coverlet is pima pique on one side, flannel on the reverse side, with a ric rac edge.

And here is some sunshine at mealtime. Your little ones are going to love this sunshine lunch box! This sunshine will make lunch time fun! These fabulous lunchboxes are perfect for storing toys, crafts or snacks in your home, car, class or for play dates. Personalize it with the child’s name!

These lunchboxes are made of 0.30 millimeter lead free tin and covered with high-tack adhesive on all sides. As an added bonus all lunchboxes comes with a chalkboard on inside lid. This is perfect for drawing or leaving a note for your child. How sweet is that?

Playtime is the best time for a little more sunshine to enter your world and this toy box is the sunniest! The Sunshine Day Dream hand painted toy box by Sweet Beginnings is a bright and cheery accessory for your room. The 4 foot toy box features colorful hand painted sun, moon and clouds and is designed to function as a spacious toy chest and bench seat. The adorable and beautifully detailed box can store all of your child’s toys as well as extra pillows, blankets or comforters in any room. Available in many base colors, we recommend using a light shade to enhance the design. Finely crafted, there is a space between the base of the chest and the lid to prevent a child’s fingers from becoming caught. The toy box is a great addition to any room!

Add a touch of sunshine to your child’s room all day long with this sunny print. The “You Are My Sunshine” wall art from Oopsy Daisy by Carter Carpin brightens up the room with a massive sunflower and a special message. This top quality canvas reproduction is stretched over wood bars with no glass to break. This piece is made using the Giclee printing process and has the look and feel of an original painting. It is equipped with a wire hanger on the back for easy wall displaying so no framing is required. It can be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. Makes a wonderful addition to any child’s room, playroom or even beach house. Designed by artist, Carter Carpin with biography attached to the back.

Hope the sunshine warms you all weekend long!

pretty in pink pedal car

Twas the night before, the night before Christmas and all through the malls
There were more creatures stirring than I had seen all Fall
Jostling for parking and juggling for space
I’m so glad I shopped online and avoided this race!

matouk luxury cairo robe

So Papa in his new matouk luxury cairo robe
snuggled in to read to the kids beside the snow globe
While I finished Christmas baking and wrapping
then took off my apron and gave it a fling!

gordonsbury monkey business snuggle sack

I was done! No more presents. No more prep work to do!
After 50,000 straight hours the bustle was through!
All that was left to get done
was to snuggle tight and have fun!

blue dream hand painted wooden letters

So with a long sigh and sharp clink of ice
I turned off the laptop & other devices.
I survived another holiday season it would seem
So tonight I would sleep soundly, with maybe a sugarplum dream.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Babybox.com. May your holidays be merry and bright!

Hours are ticking by and shopping time is fleeting. If you aren’t done your Christmas shopping you better hurry, because you know what else you have to worry about – cleaning! And organizing the house for guests (if they haven’t arrived already). Do you have fresh linens? Have you ironed the good tablecloth? Did you ever replace the chipped platter from Thanksgiving? Time to hustle folks! Let’s get at er!

First things first, let’s replace that platter. Celebrate a family Christmas with your own personalized Christmas Platter. Also makes a great gift for bringing someone this holiday. This memorable keepsake Christmas Platter will make Christmas fun. Platter is 13.5″ in diameter with hand-painted green stripes radiating around the rim. In the center is as whimsical illustration of a Christmas Tree with a big yellow star. Add any text you wish to make this platter one of a kind, to be treasured year after year. Such a sweet and personal gift for a new family! Hand washing is recommended. Use in microwave is for warming only.

If Hanukkah is the celebration around your family table, we have  Hanukkah platters and plates too!

That will do for ham, but how about something to something to eat it with? If its baby’s first holiday season, then celebrate with style with this very special majestic curve heavy sterling silver baby feeding spoon. This sterling silver personalized majestic baby feeding spoon is perfect for you prince or princess! Let them know their destiny with this special personalized keepsake. Made out of   .925 sterling silver and measuring 5″, it is perfect for your little one. Beautiful and unique, just like your baby. Makes for a wonderful gift as well.

After that turkey starts to kick in there will be some sleepy people about, so make sure your guest bed is ready with some fresh sheets. Your guests will be in their glory when they lie down on your new hypodown bed boxed down mattress enhancer hypodown 700 by ogallala. This hypodown 700 down bed mattress enhancer by Ogallala is sure to reduce tossing and turning and add to a good nights rest. Simply putting one of these boxed down enhancers with your mattress will mean better sleep and happier mornings. The mattress enhancers conform to your body, so your muscles relax, your circulation improves, you toss and turn less. This luxury mattress enhancer is made with Ogallala’s Hypodown® 700 fill so you truly can be surrounded in comfort. It is sewn in a baffled box design in a 300 thread count. You will be amazed at how refreshing one night on our Hypodown beds makes you feel.

And don’t forget to put out towels for the next morning as well. This soap and towel guest towel gift set is an ideal gift for just about anyone. Each Vermont made round guest bar is a 3 ounces, vegetable based and triple-milled for long lasting lather. Our bars are individually addressed & intricately carved.

Our carving style, beyond engraving, is uniquely definitive with each bar elegantly presented. Each linen-like disposable guest towel is embossed to your desire; a timeless finish!

But best of all, refresh, rejuvenate, and spoil with only the finest personalized soap deserving of your discerning taste. Our Designer Collection is a gorgeous blend of today’s most intriguing and sought after colors & fragrances all in one! A complete sensory experience with Verbena: A bright Snowflake White is known for its uplifting, relaxing and even soothing qualities; & Honey Almond: A Warm Beige is known for its balancing and relaxing. ***Limited Edition*** When they’re gone…they’re gone Arrives in an elegant gift box.

I just hope that your guests don’t decide to stay for an extended visit with all that pampering! Happy Holidays from Babybox.com

“Tsom Kal”

Or in translation, We wish all Jews entering this solemn day an “Easy Fast”, as Yom Kippur starts tonight at sundown. It is the culmination of Rosh Hashana and one of the holiest days in the Jewish year. It is considered to be the Day of Atonement, when God seals the fate for the coming year, that he had transcribed during Rosh Hashana. During the ten days between, Jews have the opportunity to cleanse their sins and amend their ways in the hope of improving that fate. Traditionally, it is also said that this is the day when the second set of Commandments were given to Moses. The day is spent in repentence, with most of it held at synagogue and a period of fasting is observed from sundown the day before, to sundown on Yom Kippur. Traditionally, men wear white robes called “kittlels”, with white representing purity. We respect the idea of being absolved for our wrong-doings and embracing purity at BabyBox.com and in recognition of this holiest of holy days, we dress ourselves in white today.

3 arm white waterfall chandelier -white flower shades

“For on this day He will forgive you, to purify you, that you be cleansed from all your sins before G‑d” (Leviticus 16:30)

little bunny blue aspen crib bedding

“May all the people of Israel be forgiven, including all the strangers who live in their midst, for all the people are in fault.”

fleurville diaper bag - white corduroy

“Blessed are You, Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.”

 

 

 

pima cotton baby sac by bella bliss

“Next Year, Jerusalem!”

Rain, rain and more rain in the forecast for the week. Instead of moping about it, how about some music? The raindrops put me in mind of a song;

raindrops crib bedding set by oilo

Raindrops keep falling on my head

And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed

Nothin’ seems to fit

Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling

sunny day baby blanket by sweet william

So I just did me some talkin’ to the sun

And I said I didn’t like the way he’ got things done

Sleepin’ on the job

Those raindrops are falling on my, head they keep falling

oopsy daisy wall art – find the key to your happiness by shelly kennedy

But there’s one thing I know

The blues he sends to meet me won’t defeat me

It won’t be long till happiness steps up to greet me

Raindrops keep falling on my head

Beautiful Mom Invitations

But that doesn’t mean my eyes will soon be turnin’ red

Crying’s not for me

Cause I’m never gonna stop the rain by complainin’

Because I’m free

Nothing’s worrying me.*

~~~

And on that note, hope you are keeping dry today!

* Lyrics by Burt Bacharach

Ah, still reminiscing about all that nice cool, blue water we saw this week. Why not finish the week off looking at all things blue then!

The Cape Cod toile crib bedding set will introduce a nautical theme to your nursery. Classic shades of blue and white, these 100% Egyptian cotton crib linens will compliment any baby boy nursery. The fabrics used in this ensemble include 100% cotton, blue and white toile and solid blue premier sateen. White Pique with dark blue scalloped edge and ties crib bumper features a removable filler for easy washing. Optional blue toile crib bumper is available separately.

This Blue Pique Spindle Chandelier, by Charn & Company is designed in lovely combination of color and fabric, and gives an eye beholding look to onlookers. This antique finished wooden chandelier in navy blue features our classic blue pique chandelier shades. Perfect for any boy’s room.

Come fall in love with this beautiful Plantation Buffet by the Seabrook Classics. This will make your living room livelier and bright with its Seabrook Blue color. You can easily showcase your glasswares as it has four open panel doors with two adjustable shelves at the center and one on either side.

And I can’t resist this cute piece of blue wall art that reminds me of the many aquariums that we were just looking in so recently. This “Blue Crab” wall art from Oopsy Daisy by Carter Carpin depicts a crab in the ocean in beautiful shades of blue. This top quality canvas reproduction is stretched over wood bars with no glass to break. This piece is made using the Giclee printing process and has the look and feel of an original painting. It is equipped with a wire hanger on the back for easy wall displaying so no framing is required. It can be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. Makes a wonderful addition to any child’s room, playroom or even beach house. Designed by artist, Carter Carpin with biography attached to the back.

What a gorgeous weekend. The sun shone brightly all weekend long, lending a warm joy to all the summer fun. Well, a little hot at times, but certainly welcome after our long,  cold winter and wet spring.  I would take the sun over a rainy wet day any time! That brilliant yellow orb just seems to make everyone smile, be they at the beach, pool or wandering through festivals or weekend markets. So in homage to the welcome Mr Sun, grab your sunglasses and let’s take a look at all things sunny today.

The Sunshine Day Dream changing table dresser by Sweet Beginnings will have your little one waking to the golden sun and resting with the charming moon. The 4 foot dresser features 5 drawers, a scalloped top and traditional feet. The two top drawers are perfect for storing diapers and other necessary items and there is also a pull-out caddy that makes it easy to get diapering supplies. The versatile design pattern works with all room decors. Hand crafted from solid maple, birch and poplar wood and then hand painted, this dresser can be customized in many colors to complement your décor. The piece is of heirloom quality and will be appreciated for generations.

This Sun Activity Toy by Manhattan Toy is bright and attractive that contains 6 pockets that hold teethered toys. It includes a mirror, a teether, crinkle paper, a squeaker and a rattle. It has soft ties that tach easily to most cribs. It is bright yellow with a bright orange smiley face and other bright colors.

This beautiful and attractive crib bedding “One fine day” by Sweet William is made from the finest European cotton. It will surely attract your kid’s attention with the pictures of sun and clouds on his own bedding. These pieces are very soft and are made to last and last. Sweet embroidered suns and blue clouds will surround your baby and will look perfect in any nursery.

This charming sun framed giclée prints on canvas by Doodlefish look and feel like the original artwork. They are mounted on canvas mats, feature hand painted detail, and are finished with a sweet frame. They coordinate perfectly with the Doodlefish Bedding Collections.

The Sunshine Baby Dish Set is a wonderful keepsake gift for a child. The handpainted plate, bowl and cup feature blue stripes around the edge of the pieces and a sun as the centerpiece. Baby’s very own ceramic bowl, plate and cup are personalized with their name. A matching picture frame is available as well. Perfect for boys and girls.

So keep on shining Mr Sun! We appreciate all the smiles that you provide at Babybox.com.

Happy 4th of July everyone! Babybox.com is so excited to be celebrating today! There are parades, fireworks, picnics, and fun to be had from coast to coast, and we can’t wait to get out there and enjoy it all. We have tons of patriotic items in store to help celebrate too and are thrilled to share them with you. Take a look at a handful of our finest red, white and blue items in store!

Like this personalized 4th of july pattern baseball tee shirt that will look adorable on your child. Designed with red, white and slate blue 4th of july print, it is classic and unique. This fun baseball style shirt is one of our favorites. Available in three colors; white with blue sleeves, white with black sleeves or white with pink sleeves, it works on any child. Made from 100% cotton and easy to care for. You can sport your patriotic colors anywhere from the parade, to the park and look great everywhere!

Here’s another item. Meet our Sweeters Knit Pal – USA, made of 100% cotton and hand-knit brightly using patriotic bright colors. It is sure to bring joy to all little boys and girls and is great as a 4th of July gift. Your child can display their patriotism by waving it in the air at the fireworks or snuggling it close while nibbling on picnic fare at the park.

With their zany stripes and colorful clothes, these adorable friends are the perfect combination of color and imagination. So soft and cuddly, Sweeters Pals make a truly unique gift.

If you think you might be a little closer to home, but still want to remind your child about the glory of independence day, why not take a look at a map of the USA. Here is a different kind of map that is just as informative and loads more fun! This Oopsy Daisy “USA License Plate Map – Red” mural banner has an educational map of U.S.A which shows license number plates of various states in U.S.A. With a red backdrop, it would add color and vibrancy to the décor of your little one’s room. This canvas mural banner is easily wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. This is the ideal surface for kid’s room as there is no glass to break! This comes ready to hang with the decorative nails and grommets in four corners. You may also choose to decoratively display your Oopsy daisy canvas mural banner with our fun ball hooks (set of 4) available in blue, white or pink. The backplate mounts on the wall and ceramic knob unscrews to allow you to easily remove the art from the wall. Makes a wonderful addition to any child’s room or playroom. This mural banner is designed by Aaron Foster. The biography of the designer is included with each piece.

And at the end of the night you can even tuck your sleepy baby into this patriotically inspired red, white and blue bed. This beautiful “Red star on stripe” crib bedding by Sweet William is made from the finest European cotton. These pieces are very soft and are made to last and last. Blue and white stripe with bright red stars pattern is both classic and fun. This set will look perfect in any nursery. And it ends the day in a perfect way, as you say goodnight to the 4th of July for another year.

Happy Canada’s Day to our neighbors to the North! Canadians are celebrating a long weekend themselves this weekend. Similar to Independence day, Canada Day celebrates the union of their nation. Back in 1867, the very first celebration was about celebrating the union of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada (better known as Ontario and Quebec nowadays). While the fledgling country had most of the control over its ruling, it wasn’t until 1982 that Canada received full independence from Britain. A far cry from our own independence over 200 years before that! Despite being a little slow to take off their training wheels, Canadians are a great nation to have as a neighbour. So today, we will don a whole bunch of red and white and offer up cheers to Canadians far and wide!

Let’s start with a little red, shall we. The Bratt Decor Casablanca Armoire works great in any room. The two-door case piece boasts frosted plexi-glass that can be custom painted or left plain. An available lyrical iron scroll (not shown) at the top has the same lyrical design as our Casablanca crib and is available in all of our finishes. There are three adjustable shelves inside, along with a hang bar. Choose from our extensive selection of handles in either gold finish or silver finish. This armoire is timeless and will look magnificent in your little one’s bedroom. When they become your big one, the armoire may be adjusted to fit their style by changing the hardware or plexi glass. This will create an all new look.

This monogrammed initial sweater is custom knit to order and is a wonderful baby gift or toddler gift. Shown here in the colors of the Canadian flag, its red and white is sure to look great in the evening while watching fireworks displays. It is made from soft 100% cotton and is available in 22 different colors. Each sweater features your choice of a monogram single initial. With its excellent quality and workmanship, plus an initial of your choice that covers the front of this sweater,  it is sure to look adorable on any baby.

Here is a little more red and white to offer! The red check crib bedding is berry red, playful and is an appealing crib ensemble, featuring our vibrant embroidered “Stamp” vignettes. It brightens the room no matter what the weather or mood of the moment.
Each piece of the ensemble displays an attractive balance of our red ”Checker” gingham and white quilted ”Honeycomb,” trimmed with white ‘Ric Rac’ and crisply edged with white piping. The crib bumper shown includes 12 decorative “Stamp” vignettes; the coverlet has four and each pillowcase and musical pillow include one. Crib ensembles can also be ordered to include the same “Stamp” vignette throughout the ensemble – i.e. all “Rabbit” or all “Goose”, etc. With a tailored Crib Bumper, 14″ gathered Crib Skirt and 2 ply Coverlet backed in 100% cashmere cotton flannel – 36×50″, you will be sporting red and white all over the place!

But if you really want to celebrate with some red and white style, then why not bang out the national anthem on the white keys of this little red piano! Schoenhut’s® bright red, 18-key tabletop is the perfect choice for a toddler’s first piano. (Also available, in classic white!). Both fun and educational, it is an ideal instrument to use for developing eye-hand coordination and encouraging musical creativity. Chromatically tuned, the lovely chime-like notes are produced by little hammers striking precision-ground, German steel music rods (versus the conventional taut wires used in full-sized models). Schoenhut’s® patented Learning System, with its play-by-color teaching method, makes playing simple and fun. A removable color strip fits behind the keys to guide small fingers from chord to chord. The chart also works on adult keyboards, since keys on Schoenhut® toy pianos are of corresponding width. This teaches children proper “finger stretch” from the very beginning. The accompanying Songbook contains a collection of familiar tunes. This Learning System has been specially designed to build a child’s confidence and develop basic playing skills.

So if you are celebrating a long weekend this weekend, BabyBox.com hopes that you have a fabulous vacation. Be you Canadian, American, or from somewhere farther afield, we celebrate independence and freedom for all this weekend. Hope you have fun this weekend!