It’s Good Friday; the start of the Easter weekend holidays for people of the Christian faith. The celebration is a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus Chris made. He was arrested, tried and hung on a cross to die by the Romans of the day. Christians believe that he died for their sins, so that they may be given a new life. He is seen as the Son of God and the proof of that is in his resurrection three days later on Easter Sunday. It concludes the forty day fast of Lent, incorporates Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and of course Easter Sunday. Many attend church to listen to the Gospels, get baptized (newly converted), and receive the Eucharist (High Communion). Nowadays, a newer custom of collecting Easter eggs left out by the Easter Bunny has children looking forward to the holidays with glee. Regardless of how you celebrate, this weekend is a special one, and Babybox.com is excited too.

Easter Tidings from Babybox.com

Fresh and cheerful for Easter, we love our Vermont made soap bar set. Each bar is a generous 5 ounces, vegetable based and triple-milled for long lasting lather. Our bars are intricately carved. These are the industry’s most desired monogrammed and personalized soaps and not only do we offer you the deepest, crispest, and most defined personalization, we make sure your order leaves our Vermont studio within 24-48 hours from your order placement

Dress your little girl in this soft cashmere bunny dress and they will feel cozy but be the cutest baby on the block. Perfect for baby’s first Easter. 100% fine quality cashmere and available in blue green or pink. Add the matching cashmere pants for those babies on the move.

Celebrate your Easter meal for your child with this super cute Bunny plate. This non-toxic and dishwasher safe plate is BPA free and ideal for children of all ages. It is made of melamine and is virtually indestructible. This matte finish plate has 10 inches diameter that can also be personalized in your choice of dish style, color and font. It also makes a perfect gift for the child that will be cherished for the long time.

Our special “God Loves You! personalized book” explains to children just how much God loves them… and that they are God’s special creations! Each book comes personalized with your child’s name on the cover and it is used repeatedly throughout the text. God Loves You! features beautiful poetry by award-winning children’s author Jennifer Dewing and colorful, whimsical illustrations by award-winning artist Maria Carluccio. Measures 8.5″ x 8.5″, is hardcover and includes 20 interior pages. The book is perfect for the a christening, birth of a baby, baptism, naming ceremony, first communion, Easter, Passover or everyday occasion. It makes a perfect gift for children of the Christian, Jewish or Muslim faith. Ages 0-8 years

Happy Easter!

Tis the season for rebirth, renewal and rabbits. That’s right, the Easter Bunny is coming to town this weekend! That cute bunny delivers eggs all over the place just in time for Easter celebrations. Yes, rabbits don’t normally leave eggs behind, but if its good enough for the White House, then its good enough for MY house. I say bring on the bunnies and Babybox.com can deliver those too!

Babybox.com’s Bunnies

This “Rae The Bunny” wall art from Oopsy Daisy by Meghann O’Hara portrays a cute and funny bunny; one that would make the perfect companion for your little one in his or her room. 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. Each canvas is decoratively finished along the 3/4 inch thick sides. It can be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. Makes a wonderful addition to any child’s room, playroom or even beach house. Designer’s biography comes attached at the back.

These sweet bunny sneakers are a great choice for your little girl. Each white shoe has a happy bunny face and pom pom tale at the back. Designed with a curly laces and strong durable sole, these shoes are perfect for your active child. Hop Hop Hop! Your little one will love to hop around in her very own little bunnies (complete with tail!) Hand painted bunnies on a cute pink sneaker with no-tie laces. Also make a great baby gift and addition to any wardrobe. Available in sizes ranging from infant to youth.

The Bunny in the Garden changing table dresser by Sweet Beginnings features the French Country Daisies design element. Charming and sweet, this 4 foot dresser has 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 decor. The piece is of heirloom quality and will be appreciated for generations.

This classic Flopsy Mopsy bunny crib bumper by Sweet William is perfect for any nursery. Featuring your choice of Flopsy Mopsy Pink or Blue, this bumper can be designed for boy or girl. Crib Bumper Pad can be ordered in several different fabric combinations. It is 100% cotton and fits most standard-size crib mattresses.

This special prayer plate will become a treasured baby gift for years to come. Each plate is hand-painted with an adorable bunny design and graced with a mealtime prayer, aimed at teaching children a variety of mealtime graces. What better way to entice your child to say grace as well as bring your family back to the dinner table. It’s a tradition that will not only be remembered but, hopefully, passed down through the years…along with the plate. A wonderful christening or baptism gift.

Happy Easter!

Valentine’s Day might be over, but Babybox.com is still so full of love that we need to keep on sharing! Right now we have a great offer through our Facebook Fan page that we have to share with you.

valentine’s burp set with container

WE LOVE YOU!

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For a limited time (offer ends 2/16/2013), we want to keep saying “I Love You” with a great 20% off coupon for any order over $100! That’s right, spend $100 and receive $20 off your order right now. This coupon is good for all our quality furniture items, beautiful baby clothes, personalized gift items and so much more!

This special offer is for our loving Facebook fans. If you haven’t found us on Facebook yet, what are you waiting for?! Open your Facebook page, find us here and make sure to click on our favorite button – Like! It’s that easy! If you are already a fan, here is the direct link to our coupon.

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If you are not so sure about whether you want to like us on Facebook or not, can I share a little secret with you? Not only do we feature plenty of pictures of some of the thousands of items that we stock, but we happen to have LOTS of coupon giveaways. There’s a blizzard coming our way? Time for a coupon! It’s Valentine’s Day; time for a coupon! Groundhog didn’t see his shadow, predicting an early Spring – definitely time for a coupon!!! Plus you get to be the first to hear about any trunk shows or other contests that we have going on.

So what are you waiting for? Go grab your coupon code and get shopping today before this great offer expires. Because we love you and we really care. Hope your Valentine’s Day keeps on giving!

Today is January 14th, 2013. You know what that means, don’t you? There is exactly one month til Valentine’s Day! Time to think hearts, Cupid, chocolate and everything having to do with expressing love to people that are closest to you. It is a celebration filled with romance and feel-good emotions. Who can resist a dozen long-stem roses, Cupid’s arrow or those cute little candy hearts with sweet sayings on them? Certainly not us here at Babybox.com! And we’ve got the hearts to prove it!

BABYBOX’S HEARTS

Speaking of candy hearts, we have them here on these sweet personalized candy heart placemats. Your kids will love waking up to a special breakfast on Valentine’s Day laid out on their very own personalized placemat made just for them. Choose your style of font and name of choice. Just as sweet as the candy hearts they are designed from.

The Valentines Container Burp Gift Set is a wonderful present for that special little one. The set includes 2 diaper burp cloths embroidered with “love” and “be mine” and arrives in reusable ceramic container (Container may vary from photo). A sweet way to say Happy Valentine’s Day to a new little one!

Sweet Hearts and Little Girls are a perfect match. Make a little girl smile with this sweet Floating Hearts blanket with and Scalloped Edge. It can be ordered in various colors and font sizes. Measures 22” x 30”. Made from very soft acrylic, it never fades or shrinks. As a luxurious choice, this blanket is also available in 100% soft cashmere. Sample shown in Fuschia/Bleach White.

These adorable pink hearts maryjane shoes are perfect for your little girl. Each shoe is handpainted with cute loving hearts, and finished with a coordinating red bow. Designed with a strong durable sole, these shoes are perfect for your active child. Also make a great baby gift and wonderful addition to any wardrobe. Available in sizes ranging from infant to youth (sizes 0-10).

This “I Love You More Than…Girl” is a personalized wall art from Oopsy Daisy by artist Shelly Kennedy. It is an adorable way of announcing to a little girl that she is loved more than anything else in the world. 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, Shelly Kennedy with biography attached to the back.

You are a busy person, with limited hours in the day. There are barely enough minutes to fit in laundry, making meals, keeping fit and having fun with family and friends, let alone finding time to shop for all the essentials. When you want to take that shopping to the next level and find the perfect gift, where do you turn? Babybox.com of course! We carry beautiful, high-quality products from around the world for babies, kids and even Mom! You don’t have to go to multiple stores on multiple occasions to find perfect gifts for everyone in your family. Whether it be for furniture, clothing, nursery decor, books or anything else that requires that special touch, Babybox.com can wrap it up in a package that is almost as pleasing as the gift itself. Do you want a few other reasons to shop Babybox.com?

5 REASONS TO SHOP ONLINE

1. 

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   Shop when it is convenient for you. That might be when the baby goes down for a nap at 1pm or has decided that its time to start the day at 3am. Whenever you’ve got a few extra minutes to spare for shopping, Babybox.com is available

2. Your purchases are guaranteed. If you are not happy with the quality or workmanship of any item (excepting personalized gifts), we will exchange or refund it hassle-free. No trips back to the store or fighting with sales people. Customer satisfaction is our top priority and that means YOU!
3. 

   personalized polka dot peace shirt

   A wide variety of selections are available. When you shop online, you don’t have to sift through hundreds of different products to find exactly what you are looking for. Click on specific items that you are interested in and scan for color, size or number of items that suit your needs. Most items are available in various options, so personalize how you see fit.

4. Purchases arrive in our distinctive packaging. Sometimes the presentation is almost as important as the gift itself. When your postal worker delivers your package, you will be delighted from the moment you open the door. Gift wrapping is available as well.
5. 

   personalized child’s book – my very own name

   Personalize as much or as little as you desire. Whether you want a monogram, initial, name or nothing at all, its all up to you. The recipient of your gift will be thrilled that you took to the time to purchase a gift that is perfect just for them and no one else. What could be more perfect than knowing that your item was made especially for you.

    

If you are looking for a customized shopping experience, from a retailer that truly cares, then Babybox.com is the online boutique for YOU!

ABCs and 123s; that is what the new school year is all about. Really, from the time your little ones are born, we immediately start to introduce these basic concepts to them. Whether it be One Mommy and One Daddy, to Two hands, to Five fingers, we are always counting with our children. The same goes with the alphabet. Once language begins, we sound out letters and label everything around us, ie. “A is for Apple” and “Doggie starts with D!”. If you are looking for some other aides to help along the ABCs and 123s at your house, look no further than these fun educational materials;

ABCs & 123s

This charming hand embroidered baby pillow with ric–rac trim will add a beautiful decorative touch to any nursery. Fabric choices include solid pique or stripe seersucker. Features a cute bunny on a skateboard, letters of the alphabet and numbers. It measures 16″ x 16″ and has 100% hypoallergenic filling.

The ABC – 123 bookcase by Sweet Beginnings features a whimsical design with an educational flair. Your little one can learn the alphabet and numbers with this decorative piece. The bookcase is designed to be extra sturdy with deep shelves that hold just about every size of book that your child might imagine and still have room for future favorites. Most bookcases have many colors to choose from, so that you can truly customize the piece to match any child’s room or decor. The bookcases top and bottom styles can be customized as well. Perfect for boys and girls, the bookcase works well with other pieces in the Sweet Beginnings collection or by itself!

Let your child and practice their abc’s with this clever alphabet plate. This non-toxic and dishwasher safe plate is BPA free and ideal for children of all ages. It is made of melamine and is virtually indestructible. This matte finish plate has 10 inches diameter that can also be personalized in your choice of dish style, color and font. It also makes a perfect gift for any child who loves to learn.

What a fun and adorable way for your toddler to learn to count with numbered baby farm animals. The Farm Animal Activity Mat is an exquisite baby safe keepsake treasure for the nursery in padded velour, tricot and cotton with appliquéd barn. Handled carrying case with zipper closure includes a dozen numbered miniature soft farm friends in silk-screened pockets to encourage counting fun. Beautifully designed gift-to-go is a convenient travel toy and can be hung by the handle for nursery or playroom décor.

Now your little boy or girl can take a trip around the world, while he/she is learning his or her ABCs, with our new ABCs Around the World children’s book! ABCs Around the World gives children a peek into 26 different countries, helping them learn their ABCs through fun, rich, and colorful worldwide topics. ABCs Around the World concludes with an interactive page to help the child learn the importance of being a global citizen and Fun Fact pages that highlight information from each of the countries in the book. Perfect for your preschooler!

This “Can Count” wall art from Oopsy Daisy by Kaori Watanabe is an educational wall art which introduces your child to the world of numbers. 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, Kaori Watanabe with biography attached to the back.

And that is just the tip of the iceberg! Be sure to visit our Babybox.com website for lots more ABCs and 123s.

heart sterling silver baby box

Right from the start
You stole my heart
With arms flung wide
and no thought to pride

love for all wall art by donna ingemanson

You strained, panted and pushed
and I have to admit, I ambushed
your vast and unsuspecting love,
with that big final shove!

Until all the world could see
and hear the cries from me,
As silent were your tears
and in them held all fears

baby shower favor - star is born cookie cutter

For you saw skinned knees,
me begging for cookies, “please!”
My triumphs and vast failures
like puddle jumping & resulting epic soakers

puppy musical pull toy by north american bear

But the tears of joy beat every frown
with visions of me in graduation gown
and playing with my best friend gooch
(my nickname for the neighborhood pooch)

And I hope you would do it all again
Because my love for you will never wane
You are my one and only Mom
you are the best, you’re truly the bomb!*

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful ladies out there that made the decision to become Mommies. You made the right choice and Babybox.com loves you for it! Hope you have a wonderful weekend and are spoiled rotten from sunup to sundown!

*poem written by Katherine Krige

Its the beginning of the week again. How is it that Monday seems to roll around so fast? How about a trip back in time today! Hold onto your hats, as we are going to go wayyyy back, to the land before time!

Watch your step as now there are Dinosaurs afoot!

And check out the teeth on that one! Ahhh!

The “Towering T-Rex” custom canvas wall hanging is sure to feed your child’s imagination. This detailed painting is wonderfully reproduced on the museum-archival-quality canvas into an original design by using the giclée method of fine art printing. It is hand-trimmed and measures 2ft.x3ft bringing to life the detailed edges of this canvas. This “Towering T-Rex” wall hanging is available in a prehistoric brown color or your choice of  favorite color. You can also get the canvas personalized. Make sure to specify your preferred choice of color and personalization before ordering this wall-hanging.

Hand-crafted and custom-made in the USA, the “Towering T-Rex” wall hanging makes a perfect addition to a play area, boy’s room or nursery as an inspiring piece of interior decoration. It can also be paired with other wall art pieces from the additional “”Dinosaur Kingdom Collection” making for an excellent group display!

Did you manage to make it by that T-Rex? Good for you, but don’t breath too easy yet. There is something tall coming up beside you on the right! Whoa! 

Your little boy will love this “Dinosaur” growth chart which will look wonderful in any nursery or child’s room. Your child is going to grow quickly, so celebrate every magical milestone with this wonderful growth chart! Measures 12″ x 42″, enough to take you all the way from the infant years to late toddler years. Along the way, there’s pure fun — the chart features whimsical images in eye-catching colors to compliment every child’s room. Can be personalized with child’s name.

Phew, there are a lot of dinosaurs in these parts! Hope that brontosaurus didn’t scare you too bad. Wait, what’s that creeping towards us now? Beware the dripping wet stegosaurus under that towel. Get wrapped up in luxury even at bath time with our personalized dinosaur towel! Your little boy will love bathtime with his personalized towel. Each terry cloth towel is lined in soft, decadent minki and personalized for your favorite bathing buddy. Perfect for toddlers and roomy enough to use for years. This is simply one of the most plush and softest towels you will find anywhere.

Man, we better get out of here before these dinosaurs begin to get hungry! Too late, they are serving up snacks now on those cute Personalized Dinosaur Baby Plates. They are a bright, cheerful and decorative way to enjoy mealtime. The plate features a hand-painted dinosaur design in the center and brightly colored dots bordering the edge. The plate can be personalized with your baby’s name to make it extra special. Available in two sizes. Makes a great gift.

Happy Boxing Day to all our Canadian friends today. We thought we would help you celebrate, by sharing some of our boxes with you today. Not sure exactly what all you do with them, but who are we to question another country’s traditions. Let’s get boxing!

Here we have an example of one of the many toy boxes that we have available.  The Jacqueline’s Garden hand painted toy box by Sweet Beginnings is a beautiful and practical accessory for your room. The toy box features pretty hand painted butterflies and is designed to function as a spacious toy chest and bench seat. The elegant 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. The piece is shown above with monogram (additional cost). 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!

How about a smaller box, like our personalized ceramic boxes. This is a delightful gift for a baby. Hand painted with your choice of pink or green stripes around perimeter, and “Favorite Little Things” or “Treasures” script. Personalized with the child’s name, this is a wonderful keepsake for years to come.

Of course there is always the lunch box. Note: this is just one example of the many that we have available. Your little ones are going to love this colorsplash lunch box! This colorsplash 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!

Or perhaps you would like the practical box shown here – the tissue box. The sail boat tissue box in blue is great for any room in the home (bedroom, nursery, bathroom or kitchen). The box features a red, white and blue boat and bold 1″ stripes on the side. This tissue box is a great accent and a decorative way to store a useful item. Make yours special by adding a monogram or name. A perfect gift all year round.

So let us know if we can help you out! Heck, we like boxes too, as you can tell by our name BabyBOX.com. Yup, we think it has a nice ring to it. Happy Boxing Day!

Well look at those lucky Canadians! Aren’t they a smart bunch, giving themselves another long weekend during the summer months. Yes, our neighbors to the North are celebrating a Civic Holiday today! While it comes in different names across the country, it does amount to a celebration and day off for most Canadians today to celebrate their home Province’s heritage. So whether it be “British Columbia Day”, “Natal Day” (PEI) or just plain old “Civic Holiday”, Babybox.com hopes that all Canadians enjoy their day off. I am sure while we are working away, they will be enjoying barbecues, picnics, trips to the beach and fireworks displays. Well good for you! We love celebrations of any kind, so will celebrate with you today!

So for my American friends that are not quite in the know, a province is the equivalent of our American States. There are only 10 provinces and 3 territories in Canada, compared to our 50 states. That being said, Canada is the second largest country in the world. That’s right, they are bigger than the US! We rank third largest in a tight race with China. So the upshot of that is that all those Provinces up in Canada are pretty big and worthy of a celebration.

Another thing that I stumbled upon in my exploration of this Canadian Holiday is a link to emancipation. In fact, Emancipation Day is celebrated on August 1st in many former British colonies, including many Caribbean countries. They all celebrate the end of slavery for people of African decent. That is definitely worthy of noting and celebrating, we think. Hip hip hooray to that!

With a day off though, I know what I would be doing. Yes, I would be sitting back relaxing with friends and family. You would find me, on a hot day like today, at the beach or pool. Or maybe just relaxing beside a special someone in my Adirondack chairs, raising a glass of cheer to life and the land that I live in. I wouldn’t doubt that many Canadians today are doing just that.

So Happy Heritage Day Alberta! Happy Saskatchewan Day all Saskatchewinians! May all you New Brunswickers enjoy New Brunswick Day. And Happy Civic Holiday to the rest of our Canadian friends on this fine day to celebrate all things Canadian.