Well, I don’t want to put a damper on your weekend, but a day splashing at the beach might not be in the cards this Memorial Day weekend, at least in Connecticut. Hopefully the long weekend will bring warmer temperatures in your part of the world, but don’t let the cool weather get you down. Who cares what the thermometer says, it is still the start of summer! That is worth a celebration in Babybox.com’s books any day. That is why we are hosting our Memorial Day Sale.

personalized red, white & blue shirt

That’s right, with a nod to the fine men and women who have fought and sacrificed for this great country of ours, we are slashing 20-30% off everything in the store. For every order of $100+, take 20% off with code MEMORIAL15. The savings grow the more you spend though! Spend $200+ and use code MEMORIAL20 to get 20% off your order. Orders over $1000 receive 25% off with code MEMORIAL25. Or taking a whopping 30% off orders of $4000+ with MEMORIAL30. Now THAT is something to get really excited about!

personalized insulated tumblers

So what’s on sale? Well, how about EVERYTHING! There is plenty of fabulous summer wear to choose from in our children’s clothing lines. We’ve got great items to buy for Dad in celebration of this upcoming Father’s Day. If you don’t have teacher gifts yet, you can peruse Babybox.com’s Teacher Gifts section as well. Plus, we know that the weather will eventually improve and you might need a hostess gift or two for all the swank summer soirees you will attend. Babybox.com has everything you need!

wine stemware set of 4 – (glass) personalized

Think about the hot, lazy summer days to come. You’ll be sipping cool drinks poolside. Chasing kids at the local splash pad. Jumping waves at the beach. Or maybe just relaxing with a good book on your new kindle or iPad. That is what summer is all about! And in case you forgot, here’s a reminder of our wonderful savings to expect when you’re shopping this weekend!

 

del mar ipad 1, 2, 3 folio cover

Have a great Long Weekend everyone!

Spring might not officially arrive for another week, but flowers have been popping up all over the net already. I’ve seen pictures of crocuses, hellebores, and even the tips of a few daffodils. Well, Babybox.com has a few flowers of our own. Welcome in Spring with a few of Babybox.com’s flowers!

Babybox.com’s Spring Flowers

Give your child an undivided care and attention by personalizing this Spring Flowers plate in her name. 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.

The “Spring Jazz Panoramic” wall art from Oopsy Daisy by Gale Kaseguma puts on display the freshly bloomed flowers of spring in glorious hues. 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.

The Spring Blossom changing table dresser by Sweet Beginnings is a wonderful addition to any nursery or child’s room. The 3 foot dresser features 5 drawers and a a beautiful flower garden design. 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. This sturdy furniture is of heirloom quality and will be appreciated for generations.

This personalized spring flowers pattern lap tee shirt will look adorable on your little girl. Designed with mint green, fuchsia, blue, red, green and pink spring flowers print, it is classic and unique. Each lap tee short sleeve shirt is designed with convenient envelope shoulder opening and is best suited for children ages 3-18 months old. Made from 100% cotton and easy to care for. Shirts available in your choice of several colors: navy, pink, red, lavender, baby blue, brown, gray or white.

It’s not quite swimsuit weather in Connecticut just yet, but t-shirts are certainly in order with the warmer winds that are blowing now. With less than a week to go, I think that Spring is certainly in the air. Finally! I think that calls for a little spotlight on some of the fabulous tees that Babybox.com carries. Don’t you? Here are a few of our newest t-shirts that we have on offer.

A Few New Tees

This personalized ladybug pattern long sleeve tee shirt will look adorable on your little girl. Designed with fuschia and pink-brown ladybug print, it is classic and unique. This classic style long sleeve tee shirt works on any child. Made from 100% cotton and easy to care for.

Shirts available in your choice of several colors: white, pink, red, black, brown, navy, light blue, baby blue, or gray. They come in sizes 2T, 4T or 6T. If you prefer, this pattern is also available in short and long sleeve lap tees, capsleeve, baseball, tank tops and of course short and long sleeve shirts in a variety of sizes.

He is going to love how soft this polo stripe tee is and you are going to love how put together he looks in it, well at least for a little while! Comes in a beautiful bright turquoise, a muted gray and a crisp red. Great for any beach club outings. New from Kayce Hughes/Pears & Bears!

Sweet ruffles and a gathered cap sleeves accent our Short sleeve ruffle crewneck tee. Features single button in back for easy dressing. 100% Pima cotton; machine wash. Available in solid white. Sizes 12m-6y (please note that infant sizes do not have a snap closure).

Our new favorite polo shirt reinterpreted for the little man in your life features sweet peter pan collar and reinforced snap closure for easy diaper changes. Throw this on and off you go! Select from three of the season’s best stripe combos! Comes in mini red stripe, navy & white stripe, sky blue & white stripe.

Soft and easy to wear, our new favorite outfit for baby girls, the Sally Swing Top with bloomer is simply precious. Soft pima throughout with easy ties at the shoulder. Available in rouge/blue stripe or pink circles print. Sizes 3m – 24m

There are plenty more tees available for girls and boys from Kayce Hughes/Pears & Bears, Bella Bliss, Busy Bees, plus our many personalized tees!

Amazing how time flies. We are just one week away from Babybox.com’s Annual Spring/Summer 2013 Trunk show. I am so excited to share all our newest fashions and looks for summer. Don’t worry if you have your heart set on some old favorites though. Of course Babybox.com will have all of our fabulous monogrammed items, like towels, bags, robes and more, plus plenty of personalized gifts like tee shirts, gift plates, toys and the like. Just take a look at what you might find when you come out to 22 Tower Drive in Darien, CT between February 28th and March 8th, 2013. If you want to personalize it, we’ve got it!

PERSONALIZE IT!

Custom wedding pillows, inspired by vintage subway signs are personalized with your words and the color of your choice. Celebrate your special places, where you met, where you grew up, first kiss, wedding date, your vows, etc.. We can match any color. Each pillow fabric is exclusively custom-printed, just for you. Various examples are shown, but you can specify anything that you want. All of our pillows are eco-friendly, produced with a natural cotton and linen blend fabric. 16×16 inch squares with vintage white linen backs and poly-fill inserts. Various ribbon options. Custom sizes are available by request. Custom made to order and not returnable.

What an adorable way for your little one to wear his name – with a personalized initial tee shirt. This logo is printed on a 100% cotton white classic tee. Logo available in many color choices. The classic heavyweight t-shirt is pre-shrunk, 6.1 ounce and 100% cotton with double-needle stitched bottom and sleeve hems. This loose, classic fit, wears well on anyone. It comes in either classic or girlie fit and short or long-sleeve with sizes ranging from newborn up to adult.

Get wrapped up in luxury even at bath time with our personalized twinkle toes towel! Perfect for toddlers and roomy enough to use for years. Each terry cloth towel is lined in soft, decadent minki and personalized for your favorite bathing beauty or buddy.

This summer bag is a popular choice and has been a best seller for years. Made of indoor/outdoor fabric and is water, stain, and fade resistant. Very light weight and can be personalized any way you wish; your boat name, house name, logo, or club.

The stripe GG Tote is available in three sizes; Small, Medium and Large. Colors available: Fuchsia:pink Stripe, Grey Stripe, Orange Stripe, Red Stripe, Yellow Stripe

The chevron prep design cell phone case is a great way to personalize your cell phone. The vibrant pattern is not only a fun way to hone your individual fashion, it is a smart way to differentiate your phone and prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. We love this fun cell phone case pattern phone cover for its style and ease of use. They simply snap on your device. Each case is custom designed with your initials and heat printed, so no chance of rubbing off or fading. Choose your initials and personalize.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

snowflake earflap hat with braided ties

It’s a snow day. Not only in Connecticut, but clear across the Northeastern seaboard and into Canada. Roads are a mess. Thousands of flights have been cancelled. Schools are closed left and right. I’m sure you knew that when you heard the kids screaming in glee this morning! In fact, this storm is being touted as one of the worst in years, with places expecting several inches to several feet of snow! This storm is so bad it has even garnered its own name – its Winter Storm Nemo!

busy bees|smocked bishop and bloomer set mini blue floral

Well Nemo, Babybox.com isn’t afraid. We know how to batten down the hatches and even have a little incentive for you to stay put at home today – $20 off your order during the storm. You heard us right! Stay cozy and dream of warmer days ahead while you browse Babybox.com’s newest Spring and Summer collections.

aqua zebra girls 3 piece sport set – Snapper Rock

Remember that our Annual Spring/Summer Trunk Show is coming up too! Starting on February 28th, 2013, we will have everything you need to enjoy the warmer weather that is on the way. Promise! Select from Bella Bliss, CPC Designs, Busy Bees, Kayce Hughes/Pears & Bears, Snapper Rock Swimwear and one of our newest designers Stella Cove Swimwear!

So plug 22 Tower Drive, Darien CT into your GPS and head over to pay Babybox.com a visit. Hours will be;

Thursday, February 28th 9:30am – 4:00pm
Friday, March 1st 9:30am – 4:00pm
Monday, March 4th 9:30am – 4:00pm
Tuesday, March 5th 9:30am – 4:00pm
Wednesday, March 6th 9:30am – 4:00pm
Thursday, March 7th 9:30am – 4:00pm
Friday, March 8th 9:30am – 1:00pm

personalized beach towels – cabana wide stripe

We will also have signature gift items such as Monogrammed Beach Towels, Skin Care, Monogrammed Baby Blankets & Burp Cloths, Personalized Sweaters and Tees, Knit Hats, Lunch Bags, Personalized Plush, Hand Painted Frames, Easter gifts for children and basket ideas.

PLUS, For Mom, we will also feature Elizabeth Daniels Shirts, Queen Bea Basket Bags (new styles), Wraps, Belts, Tara and Michel Beach Coverups, Home Decor, Stationery, Throws, Decorative Home Accents & Gifts.

So keep warm and dry this weekend and snub your nose at Nemo by summer dreaming as you shop from the comfort of your own home!

Swing batta, batta, swing!

And that is exactly what Babe Ruth did. He was born today, February 6th, back in 1895. Babybox.com has a soft spot for baseball, so we are celebrating the “Sultan of Swat”, George Herman Ruth, Jr on the anniversary of his birthday. For good reason too, as in his time he set records for home runs (714), runs batted in (RBIs – 2,213), slugging percentage (.690) and on-base plus slugging (OPS – 1.164). The man had a batting average of .342, was an All-Star twice, and went to the World Series seven times. Add to that his numerous other accolades, like RBI Champion (6x), Home Run Champion (12x), ERA Champion and Batting Champion, and you have one of baseball’s greatest players.

George Herman (Babe) Ruth, Jr; 1895-1948

Happy Birthday Babe!

This “Vintage Baseball” wall art from Oopsy Daisy by Aaron Christensen highlights a picturesque baseball in vintage art style. This top quality canvas reproduction is made using the Giclee printing process and has the look and feel of an original painting. Each canvas is stretched over wood bars, glass-free, and comes ready to hang! No framing is required. This is the ideal surface for kids’ rooms as there is no glass to break! Artwork is finished on all sides and comes with a wire hanger for wall mounting. It can easily be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. Makes a great gift idea. Designed by artist Aaron Christensen and it comes with his biography attached to the back.

This baseball growth chart is perfect for your little growing slugger. Keep track of his progress with this cute and colorful growth chart. Hang the chart 24″ from floor and reaches 5 feet. Growth chart includes 20 stickers to mark height at special occasions like birthdays and first day of school. The chart may also be written on to commemorate special days. Made of beautifully finished sturdy cardboard with green linen between sections and a blue grosgrain ribbon for hanging.

This personalized baseball shirt is perfect for your little baseball fan! This logo is printed on a 100% ringspun cotton tee in white. This is the perfect personalized shirt for your child to show off their age or favorite number and love of baseball. These shirts are not pre-shrunk. Please see size chart below.
Onesie sizes: 0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m
Classic Tee Sizes : 18m, 2, 4, 6, 8,10, 12
Girly Tee Sizes: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
Long Sleeve Sizes: 18m, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12

Baseball and Boys are a match made in heaven and this baseball stroller blanket is perfect for your little slugger. Each features their Name, Baseball Bat and Ball. This blanket will look perfect in any little boys room. Measures 22” x 30”. With wide varieties of available hues and fonts, it is perfect to match any decor. 100% soft acrylic never shrinks or fades as it is very long lasting. Also available in luxury cashmere. Sample shown in Navy/Bleach White and Copperplate Font.

What does your little slugger aspire to?

Are you all ready for Super Bowl XLVII? On Sunday, February 3rd, 2013 at 6:30 pm EST, the 47th Annual Super Bowl rolls into New Orleans, LA. The Baltimore Ravens face off against the San Francisco 49ers’ at the Mercedes Benz Superdome and the tension is mounting! Who will take home the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy? You will have to tune in on Sunday to find out! Even if football isn’t your thing (God forbid!), you have to watch Super Bowl for the commercials and this year’s half-time show featuring Beyonce. That will definitely be a show worth watching!

So make sure to buy your antacids early to counteract all those sinfully good game foods you indulge in this weekend. Check your stats and get ready to cheer your favorite team. You know we’ll be watching the Super Bowl at Babybox.com. We love football! Here’s just some of our football paraphernalia to get you in the mood.

FOOTBALL; A LA BABYBOX.COM STYLES

This warm personalized football hat makes a perfect gift for the baby who is about to arrive in this world. So, if you are an expecting mother who has started planning and arranging presents for your baby, this cute little hat with earflap is for you. Get his or her name printed in Antique Roman font on the hat in your favorite color, below the football design featured on the hat. There are 18 colors to choose from! It is handcrafted from 100 % acrylic which is surely going to do no harm to the sensitive skin of your baby.

The “Football Star Trio” wall art from Oopsy Daisy by Aaron Christensen highlights the most exciting moments of football in a vintage art style. This top quality canvas reproduction is made using the Giclee printing process and has the look and feel of an original painting. Each piece is stretched over wood bars, glass-free, and comes ready to hang! No framing is required. This is the ideal surface for kids’ rooms as there is no glass to break! Artwork is finished on all sides and comes with a wire hanger for wall mounting. It can easily be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth. Makes a great gift idea. Designed by artist Aaron Christensen and it comes with his biography attached to the back.

Comfort your child with our Personalized Football blanket embroidered with their Name and/or Birth date. Each blanket is custom made and handcrafted making it all the more appealing and long lasting. Available in your choice of different shades and fonts, it appeals to every taste level. Perfect for infants and the older children as well. Made from very soft 100% acrylic, making it non-shrinkable and unfading. Sample shown in Chocolate/Light Blue and Copperplate Font.

This personalized football pattern long sleeve tee shirt will look adorable on your little boy. Designed with red, brown and white football print, it is classic and unique. This classic style long sleeve tee shirt works on any child. Made from 100% cotton and easy to care for. Available in white, pink, red, black, brown, navy, light blue, baby blue, gray. Made from 100% cotton and easy to care for. It comes in sizes 2T-6T. There are 9 styles altogether to choose from, so why not think about getting more than one!

The Football h2o bottle will help your child quest thirst and refresh his mind during a heated football match. This bottle is made of aluminum and can hold up to 600 ml of liquid. This well-designed bottle comes with an exclusive option of personalization as per your requirements. You can select your favorite color, font and name to be imprinted on this bottle. It’s a great gift choice for your son or daughter.

Your little ones are going to love this football lunch box! These fabulous lunchboxes are perfect for storing toys, crafts or snacks in your home, car, class or for play dates. Personalize 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?

Valentine’s Day is coming up fast. With all the cold weather, I have been trying to cuddle up close to my sweetheart and that has me in the mood for love. What gets you in the mood for love?

I’m In The Mood For Love

love birds personalized cap sleeve tee

“I’m in the mood for love
Simply because you’re near me
Funny but when you’re near me
I’m in the mood for love.

 

gift from heaven vintage sign

Heaven is in your eyes
Bright as the stars we’re under,
Oh, is it any wonder
I’m in the mood for love.

 

heart shadow box keepsake frame – blue hearts

Why stop to think of whether
This little dream might fade,
We’ve put our hearts together
Now we are one, I’m not afraid.

 

 

showers of happiness gift card

If there’s a cloud above
If it should rain, we’ll let it.
But for tonight, forget it
I’m in the mood for love.” *

*Lyrics by Dorothy Fields 1935

 

Hope your upcoming Valentine’s Day is full of love!

Today is the Winter Solstice – the longest night of the year. Officially, it is the first day of winter and we can look forward to several months of snowy, blowing weather to assault us with. Joy to the world! Never fear though. Babybox.com has lots of winter gear to keep you warm in the months to come though. Whether you need sweaters, mitts, scarves, hats or jackets, Babybox.com can outfit you, so that you can enjoy the outside winter wonderland to your heart’s content. So grab your excitement and a shovel to go with your outerwear and head outside to enjoy those flakes. Here’s hoping you make the best snowman ever!

WINTER WEAR FROM BABYBOX.COM

This personalized knit letter sweater designed with classic stripes is a wonderful baby gift or toddler gift. Made from soft 100% cotton and available in 22 different colors. Each sweater features your choice of stripes and monogram single initial in lowercase. Excellent quality and workmanship. An initial of your choice covers the front of this sweater, sure to look adorable on any baby.

This custom knit fire truck will guarantee your child will never lose their hat. What little boy would not LOVE to wear their hat all the time with a fire truck and their name embroidered across the front. Such a classic. An ideal choice for a young fireman to be. Made from 100% Cotton and personalized with your child’s name. Knit in the USA. Available in sizes preemie through adult in your choice of color. Shown here in navy with red firetruck and name.

This warm flower designed scarf is a perfect gift any girl, young or old. Her name will be embroidered at the bottom in Antique Roman font in your favorite color. It is handcrafted from 100 % acrylic which is soft for a baby’s delicate skin. This scarf comes in dual shades, one is the main color of the scarf and the other is the accent color, which must be in contrast.

This Fattamano jacketfrom Germany is the very best for staying snuggly warm. It slips easily on and off and keeps your little one toasty year-round. This is a perfect baby gift that will definitely become a favorite. It is 100% cotton fleece. Machine wash warm, tumble dry low heat. No bleach or softener.

These 100% cotton striped mittens are adorable and soft. Designed by Bella Bliss, each is handknit and a fun way to keep warm and add style to your child’s wardrobe! Available in pink, blue, green, or red stripe. One size. For an adorable set, add the matching knit scarf (fits toddler size 2-4 years). Attached with a string that can be looped through a coat for safekeeping.

With one week to go in our 12/12/12 promotion, time marches on. We’ve shown you potential gifts to choose to meet the minimum $75 mark, as well as gifts that you can purchase more than one of to overflow your cart with. Running with the same theme, we thought that we would show you what Babybox.com had in store that came in multiples of 12s or a size of 12. Here we go!

GIFTS OF 12

1. classic pooh black & white (style 12)

   - The ‘Fashion – Classic Pooh Black & White Style 12’ features everyone’s favorite storybook is captured in these Classic Pooh Black and White Vintage English Framed Prints from Art for Kids. It will complete your nursery or kid’s room with an heirloom quality print featuring a scene from Winnie the Pooh showcasing a young boy climbing the stairs along with Pooh. This vintage inspired print will be cherished for years to come! Make a simple statement with just one framed print or collect all eleven whimsical children’s prints. $150

2. endless lather personalized gift soaps (set of 12) : single initial

   - One dozen (12) custom personalized soap bars carved in the initial of your desire presented in a timelessly elegant keepsake box. Enter the initial you would like carved, select your box color, and font style to customize your order. $80

   Soap Description: 100% Vegetable Based, Triple-Milled for Luxurious Lather, Freshest Personalized Soap in the Marketplace, Warm White decor Complimenting Color, Gentle yet Intoxicating Aqua Mineral Scent(water-based fragrance: excellent for sensitive skin and noses).

   Carving Technique: Deep, crisp, defined! Nothing else even comes close. The detail will impress time and time again!

   Box Description: Exterior is a beautifully textured thyme, complementary to a rich, velvet-like hemlock interior.

3. bashful black and cream puppy 12″ by jellycat

   - This gorgeously silky soft and tactile puppy, is newest little friend from JellyCat Bashful Range. He is made from a dense, luxurious, cream and black plush, with an oval black nose. He is such a sweet, very busy puppy. Add the book, for a wonderful gift idea.

   We all know puppies are known for getting into everything. Follow one puppy as he goes about his day with the Jellycat A Very Busy Puppy Book. From chasing cats to digging in the park, this puppy is always on the go. Each page contains more fun, bright pictures, and funny experiences. Teach your child the importance of reading at a very young age with the A Very Busy Puppy Book. $17

4. baby shower favor-personalized glass jars set (12)

   - These personalized jars are a great baby shower favor. Just like the classic, glass canisters you’ll find in a contemporary kitchen, only smaller and sweeter! Fill the jars with a tasty treat, and treat your guests to a unique, miniature marvel – from the one and only Kate Aspen. You could even use these glass jars to fill with Christmas candy to use as office gifts! $31.50

5. personalized 12-month calendar

   - This personalized calendar by Dabney Lee at Home will add 12 months of style to your office or home! Each month has a unique pattern design on the back so you can frame them to add instant sparkle to your office walls! Customized with your choice of color, style and monogram. Comes with lucite stand for displaying. $25

6. starbabies zodiac onesies

   - These adorable boxed onesies make a perfect shower gift. Each is made from 100% cotton and carries an astrological sign and description to match. Sweet illustrations and unique packaging make this extra special. 100% cotton. One Size; fits 6-12 months. $24 

   • ARIES – March 21 to April 19
   • TAURES – April 20 to May 20
   • GEMINI – May 21 to June 21
   • CANCER – June 22 to July 22
   • LEO – July 23 to August 22
   • VIRGO – August 23 – September 22
   • LIBRA – September 23 to October 22
   • SCORPIO – October 23 to November 21
   • SAGITTARIUS – November 22 to December 23
   • CAPRICORN – December 24 to January 19
   • AQUARIUS – January 20 to February 18
   • PISCES – February 19 to March 20

One week to go! Keep shopping and don’t forget to post your order confirmation number on Babybox.com’s Facebook Page.