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!

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!

Thanksgiving is mere days away! Oh my, there is so much to do! I have to pick up the turkey tomorrow and prepare the pumpkin pie, but that still leaves me time to get a few other things attended to, before we get inundated by guests. Now what do I still need to do? Hmm, let’s see;

I need to find my platter, so that I can offer appetizers while we are chatting before dinner. My Clairebella personalized platter damask pattern should do the trick.

Bon appetit with these personalized damask pattern platters beautifully designed by Clairebella. Add a sense of class with the damask design. They are ideal for serving appetizers, snacks or burgers at every outdoor or indoor party. These platters are stylish enough that you will never put them away! Keep glasses, jars, snacks, anything you want on display with the help of our platters. There are different patterns available with customized names, designs, fonts, and colors as per the owners choice and preference. Custom designed in any design or colorway with a monogram, name or cute phrase suited to taste. A perfect gift for weddings, bridal showers or the holidays.

I also have to put out some coasters for drinks. Don’t want anyone leaving rings on my good furniture! Not just any coasters will do though. Everything has to be perfect, so I want my good dabney lee glass coasters. These personalized coasters are 4×4 circles made out of sturdy glass. These stylish coasters by Dabney Lee are a great gift for home or office. In fact, one makes a great gift for a desk or you can get a whole set for a family! With a wide array of patterns, plus the option to add your personalized monogram, you will want to order one for yourself, even if you pick up one for a gift.

Ok, snacks, drinks, what else? I have to polish the silver, clean the bathroom and clean up that mystery pile of stuff in the corner of the kitchen. Remind me again Why I volunteered to hold Thanksgiving at my house? While I am in the bathroom, I should top up the soap dispenser too.  Have you seen these personalized dispensers yet? You cannot beat Preppy cards new personalized chrome lotion soap set

Our absolute FAVORITE new product! This chic set of bottles sit neatly in a simple chrome tray. We include assorted labels that read “Hand Lotion”, “Body Lotion”, Liquid Soap” and “Hand Sanitizer”. Fill these with your favorite products and do away with unsightly commercial packaging. Perfect in a kitchen, a power room and a MUST as a hostess present…

Set includes two acrylic bottles with chrome pump tops, chrome tray and four assorted labels. Custom product labels available upon request. Vinylized, waterproof material that has an additional laminate coating for added durability. Contents not included. Overall measurements 5.25″ x 2.63″ x 7″ inches.

That should just about do it. The house is fresh, clean and…

ACK!!! Where did all those toys come from! A mother’s work is never done, I swear! Thank goodness we have our beautiful outdoor life handpainted toy box – by sweet beginnings that I can toss all of junior’s things into.

The Outdoor Life hand painted toy box by Sweet Beginnings is a beautiful and practical accessory for your room. The toy box features a harlequin pattern with charming garden elements. The chest is designed to function as a spacious toy bin 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. It is available in many colors, so that you can truly customize the piece to match any child’s room or decor. 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 your room!

Perhaps I can now think about starting to cook and even debate what I am going to wear, if I ever get a minute to breathe that is! Good luck with all your Thanksgiving prep!

Would you care to play a game today? How about I Spy! Its a great game for both kids and adults alike. Do you think that you can guess what I see? Let’s find out!

I spy with my little eye…

Something that is rectangular. Hmm, its bigger than a bread box, but smaller than an elephant. Any guesses yet? You can fill it full of stuff, use it as a bench and it makes a great accessory in your child’s room. This one is colorful with stripes, but Babybox.com carries them  in white, blue, green and a wide variety of fanciful patterns. Guessed it yet? Its a plaid hand painted toy box by sweet beginnings. The Plaid hand painted toy box by Sweet Beginnings is a colorful and practical accessory for your child’s room. It is 3 feet long and features a fun geometric pattern. The toy box 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. It is available in many colors, so that you can truly customize the piece to match any child’s room or decor. We recommend using a light base 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 boys and girls rooms!

plaid hand painted toy box by sweet beginnings

Ok, how about another one.

I spy with my little eye…

Hmm, this one isn’t quite as big as the last item. It isn’t as hard either. In fact, it is soft to the touch, but more importantly, there when you need it. They come in a wide range of colors, but this one sports a pink dot motif. here’s the big hint for you. Babies need it at mealtimes or if they have been known to drool. Yup, you got it. It’s a personalized multi dot bib gift set! The personalized floral bib and burp set is a wonderful addition to your little girl’s mealtime. The pretty pink print bib and burp will keep baby neat and clean. Each item can be personalized with the baby’s name or initials. Choose your font to create a special gift for your new born. Makes a great gift!

personalized multi dot bib gift set

Think you can guess another one? Ok!

I spy with my little eye…

Something pretty on the side of the wall. You can’t hold it in your arms, but you can sure admire it with your eyes. This one has one arm, but some come with two. While you can admire the cream, peach and lavender on it, the better part is what it illuminates around it. I bet you have guessed it now with all those great clues! Illuminate your child’s room with this fantaistic Cream/Peach/Lavender 1 Arm Gazebo Wall Sconce! It is a great way to put the finishing touch on any room. The pretty mulit colored finish and floral design bring a fresh touch and charming accent to your decor.

cream/peach/lavender 1 arm gazebo wall sconce

Do you think you can handle one more?

I spy with my little eye…

Sometimes square, round or often-times rectangular, but today you sport an oval. A mere inch thick, but you hold the world in your depths. Smooth to the touch, but watch out for finger prints! It is whatever color you look at it with. Perhaps a little tricky, but your probably look at it every day. It certainly looks back at you! You might find them in the bedroom, bathroom and even in the car. What do you see when you look at it, but YOU! Haha, yes it is a mirror! And this particular mirror is an elegant victorian mirror by Art For Kids that is finely crafted from birch and alder woods. It is available in many finishes and hand painted motifs. It makes a great accent piece for any room!

art for kids victorian cheval mirror

You win! Now it’s your turn. What do you spy at Babybox.com?

Kids just want to play all day. Play they should, as through play children learn about the world around them. A favorite game for any little person is the classic game of dress-up. They will want scarves, silly hats, vests and whatever else they can get their hands on. This sweet Thumbolina hand painted toy box by Sweet Beginnings is the perfect place to store all of your dress-up needs. It is a charming addition to any room. The toy box is 3 feet long and features a beautifully illustrated Thumbolina tale theme. The toy box is designed to function as a spacious toy chest and bench seat. while you might designate it for dress-up clothes, the elegant and exquisitely detailed box can store all of your child’s toys as well as extra pillows, blankets or comforters in any room. It is available in many colors, so that you can truly customize the piece to match any child’s room or decor. We recommend using a light base 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. Babybox recognizes the essential need for play, so offers many more toy chests for you to peruse.

Perhaps you have some princess dresses, fire fighter coats or long capes that you want to display that will just get crumpled at the bottom of the trunk. In that case, this children’s clothes tree is just the trick. It  is a decorative way to tidy up pajamas, hats and jackets. The tree has a cottage design & ball feet giving it a playful vintage look. It is available in several colors including blue, green, soft chocolate and antique white. Pretty and practical, this piece is a great addition to both boys and girls rooms.

If rescue is the game of the day and your daring do-gooder dons the fire hat,  add a little more fun to their imagination with this pedal car deluxe fire truck. It has a flashing light and a ringing bell that will delight every would-be fire-fighter. Just like the originals, this pedal car is made of heavy gauge steel and is ready for hours of play. Inspired by the famous and highly collectible “SAD FACE” pedal Fire Truck of the 1940′s, it is true in all details. There is no tailgate, but a rear step just like the originals. The fire truck comes in a deep red highlighted with white graphics. Real high quality wooden ladders grace the rear resting on their own chrome plated, high hoop, grab bars. Speaking of chrome, this vehicle has lots of it, the windshield, steering wheel, ringing bell and the hubcaps are all chromed. Even the flashing light has a chrome base. They will be racing to the emergency with glee in this beauty.

Once the fire is out, reward your brave soul with a little treat on this cute plate. This personalized firetruck baby plate is what every beginning firefighter needs! Complete with official title of “Firefighter (Baby’s Name)”, it’s the perfect gift for any little one. This dish is 100% dishwasher and dinner safe and 100% cute! A handful of cookies is what any hungry fire fighter needs after a hard day of  imagination and play.