Monday Giveaway

Hope everyone had a happy Memorial Day! I know I had a great day of BBQ with my family and friends.

Congratulations to Casey for winning a poof pillow!

This week we will be giving away something that is perfect for kids this summer. This compact, but very functional tool bag will be perfect for lots of outdoor adventures.

The pocket knife with 6 functions, high quality mini LED-torch, a built in thermometer on the bag and an aluminum whistle. The bag is made with a durable neoprene material and includes a belt loop and aluminum snap link. Ages 8 and up. Measures 9 in x 8 in x 2 in

Here is how to win a kids tool kit:

1. Leave a comment about your favorite outdoor adventure (either as a kid or as an adult).
2. Mention how you found this site
3. Check out the Warm Biscuit Bedding Co. to see what other kids summer toys they carry, and let us know what you think.
4. Make sure I can contact you! Either leave an email address in your comment, or make sure that you have contact information on your blog profile.

You can receive an extra entry towards this giveaway if you link to this give-away in your blog and put that link in your comment. Or Twitter this giveaway and follow me on Twitter.

The give-away is open for entries until Sunday, May 31st, at 11:59 PM. Winners will be chosen at random, and announced Monday afternoon. Good luck!

Note: At this time, the Warm Biscuit Bedding Co. cannot ship give-away items internationally. They apologize for the inconvenience to all of you great people living outside of the U.S.

Craft Idea - Magnetic Bookmarks

Every now and then I stumble upon a craft idea that is so clever that I have one of those "why didn't I think of this" moments.

When I saw that over Craft Chi their instructions for turning advertising and calender magnets into magnetic bookmarks, I had one those moments.Not only do you have a bookmark that won't slip, but now there is finally a use for all those ad magnets that build up that you feel bad throwing away, but don't really need. Or is that just me? Anyway, I'm excited to have found a new craft idea for these, and hope you are too!

Little Luxuries

In this economy, I think sometimes the hardest thing about being a parent is letting your kids know they might have to make some sacrafices too without making them worried or anxious. My strategy has been to establish a few routines that are consistent for my kids. As pictured above, one of these is that every Friday on the walk to school we stop by this donut vendor and they each get to pick out a treat. Okay, perhaps not the most health concious reward for a long week of school, but at 60 cents a kid, I'll let it slide! I'd be curous to know if any of you have simaler routines.

Etsy Inspiration - Chic Comfort

I always believe that the best styles are those that are also comfortable. Especially when kids are involved. Here are some Etsy finds that combine comfort with style. Hope you enjoy them!

How cute is this blankie! Fleece is always a great material for baby blankets, and I love the vintage fabric that the artist uses. Totally my style. She adds lots of triple stitched loops around the blanket to give babies something to play with--what a great idea. The blankie is 14" x 15" so it's perfect for a little one to carry, and fits easily in a tote bag. The same artist sells other blankies for boys and girls, so check her out even if this print is not what you're looking for.

Big bunchy skirts are fun for little girls, and I'm sure this twirly skirt is no exception. Plus skirts like this are very comfortable for kids, and are easy to jump and dance in. I'm a big fan of the bright colors in these fabrics, and I think the ric rac trim is a cute touch. The artist makes this skirt in green, in addition to orange. This artist had a bunch of really cute kids clothes and bedding, a lot of which is made out of vintage fabrics.

Let's not let babies and kids have all the fun. Here's a smart idea: coffee cup cosys. This artist makes several felted wool coffee cup cosys. I love how she deocrates them with buttons and other bits and peices of felted wool. Perfect way to cut down on paper waste and protect your finger tips from getting burned. She suggest you wear it as a bracelet when not in use. Check out her other styles.

Monday Giveaway

Hope you all had a great weekend! I had a great time with my kids at the Bronx Zoo on Saturday. It was a beautiful day, the animals were out--we had a great time.

Congratulations to Kristin for winning the Golden Years book set.

This week we will be giving away something that is perfect for kids curling up with a good book!

Made by a crafty Mom in Oklahoma, these poof pillows are made with vintage fabrics that are inspired by retro designs. Practical and cute, these poof pillows are great for decorating boys and girls bedrooms, or creating a cozy corner in their playroom.

Carefully sewn to last and give you a strong value. So pick from our space, western, baseball, yellow rose, pin dot floral, hula girl, or camping themes.

Here's how to win one of these poof pillows:

1. Leave a comment about your favorite way to relax.
2. Mention how you found this site
3. Check out the Warm Biscuit Bedding Co. to see what other kids bedroom decor they carry.
4. Make sure I can contact you! Either leave an email address in your comment, or make sure that you have contact information on your blog profile.

You can receive an extra entry towards this giveaway if you link to this give-away in your blog and put that link in your comment. Or Twitter this giveaway and follow me on Twitter.

The give-away is open for entries until Sunday, May 24th, at 11:59 PM. Winners will be chosen at random, and announced Monday afternoon. Good luck!

Note: At this time, the Warm Biscuit Bedding Co. cannot ship give-away items internationally. They apologize for the inconvenience to all of you great people living outside of the U.S.

Fabric Sale - Floral Fabrics

Spring has sprung! Flowers are popping up everywhere, and our wide selection of floral fabrics is no exception! And now you can save 20% on an floral fabric order within the next week. Choose from bright vivid colors or soothing pastels. We've got something for everyone.

To save 20% off you floral fabric order, just call in anytime 9am-6pm EST toll free 1-800-231-4231 until next Friday and just mention this blog.

Below are just a few of our floral fabrics. Going clockwise, starting with the upper left corner: calico floral fabric, geranium floral red, pippy purple floral, green rose fabric, green rose polka dot, and bailey floral teal.

New Products - Kids Books!

To celebrate National Childrens Book Week, we over at The Warm Biscuit Bedding Co. have introduced some new items to our selection of kids books. I'm really excited about these!

Girls everywhere just love Opal, who learns the importance of being true to yourself in this classic book by Holly Hobbie. Toot & Puddle, The One and Only is a great way to get girls excited to read, with its beautiful illustrations and heart warming story. Makes a great gift for girls. If your girl is really nuts about Opal, check out this cute Opal plush toy, complete with iridescent tutu and her satin ribbon rosette.

This charming tale about a pouch-less mother kangaroo and her baby Freddy is sure to delight young kids. The hardcover Katy No-Pocket Book is illustrated by H.A. Rey, the creator of Curious George. Classic books are a great way to pass down your favorite childhood memories to generations to come. The Katy No-Pocket plush toy comes with little Freddy too and is super soft.

This classic collection of stories has inspired young children and toddlers for over 90 years. Your child will delight in all the fantasy packed into the hardcover The Real Mother Goose Book. Pick from Mary Had a Little Lamb, Humpty Dumpty, The Cat and The Fiddle, or one of many other classic nursery rhymes to read to your baby!

Etsy Inspiration - Kids Books

Keeping on the theme of the National Week of Childrens Books, this week I decided to highlight some great Etsy finds that are related to kids books.

How cute is this kids journal? It's covered in cloth sourced from children’s clothing-- so it's green friendly too. In the pocket on the cover are 4 small pencils and an eraser. I can imagine giving this as a gift to one of my sons' friends. The artist also has some designed for boys, but I though this one was the cutest.

One of my favorite books as a kid was Where the Wild Things Are. Revisiting it with my kids, I was struck by how creepy it is-- yet kids for generations love it. This artist does a bunch of pendants. She mounts paper on scrabble tiles and then coats them with a durable clear resin. I like this colorful pendant the best.

What a smart idea! This woman takes pages from books and makes them into letter envelopes! I especially love these Dr. Seuse envelops taken from "The Cat in the Hat ABCs." These could be fun for sending out birthday invitations, or if you child has a pen pal.

Hope these craft finds get you excited to go get some kids books out of your local library and have a story time!

Monday Giveaway - We're Back!

First of all- Happy Mothers Day to all of you! I enjoyed a breakfast in bed served by my three darling boys, and a surprise bouquet of flowers from my husband. Then we had a family picnic in the park -- all I could ever ask for!

I want to apologize for letting this blog slip these last few weeks - one of my key employees went on vacation, so we were all a little stretched thin at the office. But now she's back (with plenty of great stories to tell) and so now I have more time to devote to this blog.

So, at long last, the winner of the personalized gold charm bracelet with one charm is Lisa! Expect an email soon-- I hope your little girl enjoys this!

This week is National Childrens Book Week, so in honor of this we will be giving away one Classic Golden Book set. I just loved these books as a kid, and have enjoyed passing them on to my kids as an adult. The illustrations are gorgeous -- there is just something timeless about them. Includes six of their most popular stories: The Poky Little Puppy; Tootle, The Saggy Baggy Elephant, Tawny Scrawny Lion, Scuffy the Tugboat, and The Shy Little Kitten. Plus, a bonus blank Little Golden Book with the official gold foil spine lets your child create their very own classic.

Here's how to win a Golden Years Book Set:

1. Leave a comment about your favorite Golden Book or just your favorite kids book.
2. Mention how you found this site
3. Check out the Warm Biscuit Bedding Co. to see what other kids books they carry.
4. Make sure I can contact you! Either leave an email address in your comment, or make sure that you have contact information on your blog profile.

You can receive an extra entry towards this giveaway if you link to this give-away in your blog and put that link in your comment. Or Twitter this giveaway and follow me on Twitter.

The give-away is open for entries until Sunday, April 19th, at 11:59 PM. Winners will be chosen at random, and announced Monday afternoon. Good luck!

Note: At this time, the Warm Biscuit Bedding Co. cannot ship give-away items internationally. They apologize for the inconvenience to all of you great people living outside of the U.S.

Fabric Sale - Boys Fabrics

I've got three boys, and while part of me wishes I could have had a little girl too, at this point I've been won over by the crazy energy boys have. I really think it keeps me young! Anyway, this week's fabric sale is in dedication to all you moms with boys. All the boys fabrics over at the Warm Biscuit Bedding Co. will be 20% off.

To save 20% off your boys fabric order, just call in anytime 9am-6pm EST toll free 1-800-231-4231 until next Friday and just mention this blog.

Here is a taste of some of our boys fabrics. Going clockwise starting with the upper left corner: traffic vehicles orange, star rider red fabric, whimsical robots fabric, vintage fish fabric, pirate fabric, and Dick and Jane see something fabric.