New to Stork - Luvali Reversible Baby/Kids Hats
Love these new hats! They’re great quality and ever so soft… best of all, it’s like getting 2 hats for the price of one. What’s more, they fit babies and kids all the way up to 5 years of age.
My favourite is the “Lonkey” but I think the “Buppy” would be really cute on a little puppy and/or bunny lover.
Lonkey
Lonkey reversed
Buppy (on bunny side)
Buppy reversed (Puppy side)
Gift Card Promotion
For every $100 in gift cards purchased between now and Christmas (including Christmas Day!), receive an additional $20 gift card.
Gift cards can be sent to recipients by regular mail or by email (e-gift voucher). Gift cards do not expire and gift cards always make a great gift (I personally, would keep the extra $20 for myself though!).
Promotional coupon code: GIFT20
You will receive the additional $20 only after your order has been processed so don’t worry if you don’t see it at checkout!
Hope you take advantage of this offer and get more for your money.
Filed under Gift Ideas, Sale, Stork News | Comment (0)Top off a Holiday Outfit
Looking for a great way to put the finishing touch on your little one’s outfit this holiday? Check out our friend Daxton in his Houndstooth Fedora… there are so many photo opps over the holidays and this hat adds a little extra something special.
Filed under Gift Ideas, Product Reviews | Comment (0)Lil Jo’s NHL All-Leather Baby Shoes - For Lil Hockey Fans
The Stork boys are big hockey fans (well, at least their dad is), so we thought that in that spirit we would bring in some National Hockey League gear. Here’s what we found:
Lil Jo’s NHL Officially Licensed all-leather baby shoes. We’ve started with the 6 Canadian teams in sizes 0-6 months, 6-12 months and 12-18 months. If you love them, we’ll get more! They retail for $27.99.
Let me know what you think…
BabyLegs at Stork
This product has been around for awhile but it’s new to Stork. We weren’t sure if they were for us, but after much product testing we’ve jumped on the bandwagon- WOW! There are so many ways to wear BabyLegs for both boys and girls, from newborn on up.
Now BabyLegs are available in Organic Cotton.
Flame & Jolly Jill BabyLegs
Our price:
$29.95 for 2 pairs
$15.95 for 1 pair
Help Stop Gapiosis!
Gapiosis: The space between the sock and the bottom of the pant, often accentuated by being held in arms or by being placed in a carrier or stroller. Sweet little baby legs all over the world are being exposed to the chilly air because of gapiosis. Protect these little legs from wind burn and chill. Get BabyLegs!
How do you wear your BabyLegs?
- Makes diaper changing and EC’n a breeze
- Perfect for diaper rashes when the child needs nakedy butt time
- Promotes independence while potty training
- Keep legs warm; great with carriers & strollers
- Helps socks to stay on
- Protect soft knees from harsh surfaces
- Allows barefoot walking to help your baby develop balance
- Comfortable alternative to tights
- Instant look of an undershirt
…and your way!
Filed under Gift Ideas, Stork News | Comment (0)Themed Gifts and More
Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of requests for gift suggestions.
I’ve been working on the ”Gift Ideas” section of the website for that very purpose.
Here, I’ll share some ideas for gift giving with ease and style. Enjoy! (I apologize for the formatting - I just can’t figure it out today).
Tips for Great Gift Giving :
Gather as much info as you can before you start out
1. Narrow down your price range first - there is no point in shopping outside of your budget
2. Think about who you’re shopping for - are they close by or are you going to have to ship (weight and size considerations); girl or boy; age; interests (of parents if a baby); other family members that might also enjoy the gift
Give yourself a timeframe
We’re all busy, but if we know when and where the gift has to be well in advance, and we plan for it, gift giving can be so much less stressful and ultimately more fun.
Pick a theme for your gift
This is something I’ve started doing in the last few years and I find it not only helpful but much more fun. You can start out with a broad theme and narrow it as you shop. It’s easy once you get the hang of it - it’s something like painting a picture or writing a story (though artists and writers might argue that their task takes a little more skill).
A theme can be related to a period of time (baby’s first year), a place (in my crib), a time of day (bathtime or naptime), something kids like (animals, a colour, a toy), or a season/holiday. This can also apply to any occasion - an active couple might enjoy a workout-themed wedding shower gift (His and her Sigg sport bottles and some fluffy white towels would be perfect).
You now have some great parameters to work within: size of gift, budget, gift-recipient, theme. Now your shopping will be targeted and organized. There’s just one more thing to think about…
Packaging
If your gift has a specific theme, try to carry that through in the packaging. Elaborate boxes and gift wrapping will just become recycling or trash. I have picked up dollar store sand toys, colanders, bath caddies, food containers, and flower pots to use as baskets. Then I simply arrange the gifts inside (use tissue to stuff the bottom to make the gifts stand out if the container is deep) and wrap with a cellophane bag (3 for $1 at the dollar store and can be reused as a trash bag later).
If all else fails
Some of the fabulous Stork suppliers have created their own gift sets which will be appreciated by everyone. Simply attach a little ribbon and a card with a heartfelt message and you’re off to drop off your gift.
Here are a couple of examples of themed-gift sets that we’ve created at Stork (and one ready-made option from Westcoast Baby).
Giraffe Gift Set
This gift set includes:
Sophie the Giraffe: Made in the French Alps with natural rubber and non-toxic paint,
Sophie has been safely cuddled and chewed for over 40 years!
Giraffe Wall Graphics: Made by Wee Gallery, you can quickly and easily create
custom wallscapes with these oversized self-adhesive and removable wall graphics
- just peel and stick!
Great value at $55
Bath Time Luxury Gift Set
Draw a warm bath, add some luxurious very lightly scented bubbles,
gently lather baby in tangerine baby wash on an adorable washcloth (or 3),
and when every one is clean and shiny, wrap baby up in the luxurious cotton
of a fluffy Kangaroo Towel. Ah... bath time. This gift basket includes:
-Soft and cozy (and practical) kangaroo towel in your choice of pink, blue or white
-Little Twig Baby Wash - Tangerine 8.5 oz
-Little Twig Bubble Bath - Tangerine 17 oz
-Little Twig Body Milk - Lavender 8.5 oz
-Little Twig Washcloth
-Duck Bath Scrub
Great value at $99.99
Includes gift wrap & shipping
Westcoast Baby
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Knuckleheads and Hula Mula - better than ever!
Escondido Ski Hat
In a market that is notoriously limited for boys clothing, Knuckleheads Clothing has created a line that moms and kids will love, and dads will envy too. This season boys can score kid-durable, super soft extra washed long-sleeve tees; vintage inspired striped polos that no kid from the 60’s would have been without; and some new twists. The line also features some of their tried and true classics like their adorable pub hats and skate caps, and the bestselling Knuckleheads Hoodie.
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Rugrat Shirt
Moms with fashionable girls can feast their eyes on Knuckleheads’ sister line Hula Mula. This season’s dresses are the thing in a strong palette of black and white houndstooth accented with fuschia. Hula Mula is also a 2008 Earnie nominee for best new brand, in overall design.
Rude Girl Dress
And for moms whose boys and girls are not yet tots the season includes their popular infant line of soft comfy one-pieces, rompers, and onesies.
For celeb watchers out there, here is Caden Costner in the classic Knucklehead “Face Tee”.
The Stork families personal favorites are the Rugrat Shirt and Escondido Ski Hat from Knuckleheads and the Rude Girl Dress from Hula Mula (gotta love the design names!).
This is the line that inspired the creation of Stork (the online store) and Stork Stuff (the blog). I first came across the Knuckleheads brand in 2005 when I was searching for hip clothes for my son Dexter.
So, feel free to shop now for Fall ‘08 items, which we’ll continue to receive over the next month or so, and shop again in late Oct/early Nov for the holiday lines (lots of bold stripes and strong reds and blacks).
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