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…
Huge shipment of Sigg bottles arrived today
We’ve got some of our favourites back in stock and some patterns that are new to us which we’re very excited about.
My personal favourites:
For little boys -Sharky 0.4L
For little girls - Lila Lulatschfee 0.4L (Pink Fairy)
For women: Paradise Found - 0.6L
For men: Camouflage - 1.0L
For teens/tweens: Sakura Scents - 0.6L
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)New Website Category - Clearance Section
StorkBabyBoutique.Com has a new category for customers like you to find fantastic deals. In our clearance section, you will find nothing that is discounted less than 30% off (and usually more). Check back often as we add new items regularly.
New Ottawa Area Discount
Ottawa Mailing List members always get 10% off regular price* at StorkBabyBoutique.Com
We are pleased to announce a new discount program for Ottawa area Stork mailing list members. It’s very simple: If your email is on our mailing list as active, you can receive 10% off any regularly priced merchandise purchase over $49 at StorkBabyBoutique.Com. How? Simply enter coupon code OttawaLocal at checkout and you will receive your discount.
Tell your friends and family - they will surely thank you!To good to be true? Now way (but here’s the fine print):
See something that we don’t have, but you would love Stork to carry? Tell us about it. If we decide to stock it, you can have one at 30% off.
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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Online and Sale and Local Ottawa Event - Get Geared Up for Cooler Weather
Knuckleheads Clothing & Hula Mula
While you’re there, why not stop by Hush and pick something up for yourself too!
10% off ALL Knuckleheads and Hula Mula
50% off end of line items from www.StorkBabyBoutique.Com
Enter our draw to win a hip baby lap tee (your choice of girl or boy design)
FREE coffee while you shop
FREE gift with purchase
So, bundle up and bring the kids (or enjoy some kid-free time) and join us for a great morning of fall shopping (or a whole weekend online!).
Filed under Sale, Stork News | Comment (0)We Have a Winner! Mashala Baby Organics Giveaway
Congratulations to Stephanie MacIsaac who has won the Mashala Baby Organics Giveaway!
We hope you (and your children) enjoy the Newborn, Daily, Calm and Comfort, and Gentle vapor organic massage oils and the little door sign, and that you let us at Stork know how baby enjoy’s his/her massages.
Filed under Contests and Giveaways, Stork News | Comments (2)First peer-reviewed study links BPA to adult diseases
Globe and Mail article describes study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
We’ve been talking a lot about BPA (bisphenol-A) this year and its hazards to babies and children; Health Canada banned its sale in baby bottles and at Stork, we sell all kinds of alternatives, from BPA-free baby bottles to stainless steel sippy cups.
Due to the immense pressure from the corporate lobby in the US, the FDA has not categorized this as a harmful substance, nor has this chemical garnered nearly as much media attention in the US as it has in Canada. It’s hard to believe, but friends of mine who are very health-conscious and very physically-active who live in the US, were still walking around with Nalgene bottles until I brought them SIGG bottles about 6 weeks ago.
Today, we read about the first study to show an association between BPA consumption and adult-onset diseases (cardiovascular diseases and Type 2 diabetes). This study is published in a well-respected peer-reviewed journal. While, I know that an association does not mean a cause (in my other life I work in medical research so I would be in big trouble with my boss if I even ventured to suggest this…), it is still an association… SO, until we know more, why chance it?
We’re BPA-free in terms of plastic in our house but I guess now it’s time to look at cans more closely…
It’s sure hard work being an educated consumer!
Filed under Stork News | Comment (0)New Product - Mashala Baby Organics - Tried, Tested and True
Massage is an ancient form of baby relaxation and parent-baby bonding that mothers all over the world have been relying on for as long as they’ve had babies! Baby massage is used to soothe the newborn, relieve colic, heal dry skin on babies and kids of any age, help babies sleep, or clear a stuffy nose or chest. The benefits are endless, but the biggest benefit is the bond that is built between parent and child as they spend time together, emotionally and physically connecting.
Mashala Baby Organics - Organic Blessings Set
Whether you are expecting a baby, already have one (or more), or know someone who is, Mashala Baby Organics has the perfect products for you. I received a sample of each of their massage oils, Newborn, Calm & Comfort, Gentle Vapor and Daily Use plus an adorable little pillow to hang on the doorknob that says “SHhhhh… Infant Massage in Progress”. After testing each one, I’m sold. This would make a great gift for a first-time parent… and now, we have it for you at StorkBabyBoutique.Com.
Mashala Baby Organics is a Canadian mom-founded company that has a nice story behind it. It’s the merging of two ethnicities from two sides of a family, both putting an importance on infant massage for many generations. The recipes, passed down from great grandmother to grandmother to mother to daughter, are the backbone of Mashala Baby Organics. The oils are all-natural and organic, and feature ingredients such as olive oil, holy basil and chamomile.
The oils can be purchased individually, or as part of one of 3 gift sets - we at Stork love the Organic Blessings set. It includes a beautiful wooden barrel filled with each of the four different massage oils, and a special sign for baby’s bedroom door to let people know “Shhh! Baby Massage in Progress.
The oils are all lovely - they’re not strongly scented, which is very important for a small baby (and for sensitive parents). Even the Gentle Vapor oil is mildly scented; just enough vapor for a baby to feel its gentle effects. The cost of the set is $32.99 and any mom will love it. The best part, it comes with easy to follow instructions on how to do infant massage - nothing too complex (the simpler the better for new parents, right?)
Stork is going to give away a set of each of the 4 massage oils and a “Sshh massage in progress” door sign/pillow to one lucky Stork Stuff reader.
Enter 3 ways:
1) Subscribe to the Stork Stuff Newsletter (right column of this page)
2) Make a purchase on Storkbabyboutique.Com and let us know that you would like to be entered in the draw.
3) Leave a comment about this blog post telling us why you might like to have these products.
You can do all of the above and get up to 3 entries in the draw. Contest closes at midnight EST on Friday, September 19, 2008. Winner will be announced here on Monday September 22nd and the winner will be contacted via personal email.
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