Make Wimbledon Interesting for the Little Ones

I love tennis. It’s one of those sports that sucks you in, and today’s players are such amazing athletes, it’s hard to not become totally engrossed in the matches. This year at Wimbledon, there have already been a few upsets… tennis darling Maria Sharapova was eliminated by fan favorite Serena Williams. However, Williams and her sister, Venus, were beat out in doubles! But the biggest upset so far has been Roger Federer’s elimination. Keep watching to find out who goes all the way!

Is your baby or toddler a future tennis player? Or perhaps just a fan? These onesies and t-shirts are not only a little unconventional, but show off an appreciation for grass-court tennis. Perfect for any little one who loves tennis… check them out below:

Available for $27 on Spunky Stork

Available for $27 on Spunky Stork

Sneak Peek of Spunky Stork’s Toddler Model!

Check him out! What a cutie…

Kids Running Businesses!

Now, this is an idea I can get behind! After all, the developing minds of little ones shouldn’t be ignored. Franchild is a franchise company that encourages kids to manifest their silly (or brilliant) ideas in the form of a mini-business. A little crazy? Perhaps. An early exercise in entrepreneurship? Absolutely. It’s never too early to immerse children in the business of… well, business.

Here’s how it works. Franchild has several business units set up to choose from. They include categories from coffee, to candles to spices. The company helps launch your webpage after you have chosen your business category and then you start ordering your inventory. Franchild even helps with marketing tools like supplying business cards. The rest is up to the little ones!

In my excitement, I have probably not done such a fantastic job describing the concept behind Franchild. Learn more about how this company is committed to helping you and your kids learn the valuable lesson of entrepreneurship. Check out their website here: Franchild Website.

Ultra Personalized Baby Blankets

The warmth, snugness and peace of mind that a baby’s blanket is always associated with are what inspires us to buy them for new bundles of joy in the first place.

Now, you can personalize baby blankets with more than just a name or embroidered initials. Fill in the Blankie personalizes blankets with sayings, quotes, poems and much more. Although they are also known for going the traditional route – embellishing their colorful options with baby names and initials- allowing a “blankie” to be customized with something more meaningful is a wonderful and special touch.

Visit Fill in the Blankie to see all the color and pattern options available. Don’t forget that these personalized baby blankets make a fantastic gift!

Speaking of personalization. Check out the Spunky Stork’s custom onesies and tees!

WHAT?!?!

“WHAT?!?!” This was my exuberant response after seeing the final edits from the Spunky Stork’s new promotional model, Harper Morrison’s photoshoot.

Photographer, Stacy Jacobsen (who lives in Washington) was able to get some phenomenal shots of little Harper, and also managed to perfectly and effortlessly (okay, it looks effortless) capture the quirky and fun essence of our line.

If you want a great photographer, check her out! I live in NYC and she was able to work with me remotely from here. Amazing. Not to forget Harper and her wonderful mommy, Amanda, who were such troopers and unbelievably easy to work with.

To learn more about Stacy, visit her website Stacy Jacobsen Photography.

To check out that little nugget of cuteness visit Stacy’s blog entry featuring Harper and the Spunky Stork.

Harper is now accepting baby model gigs and can be contacted through her agent at HarpersHappenings.com.

Because Twins Are So Much Cuter in Matching Onesies

I just had to share some pictures of Audrey and Natalie from The Foster Family blog wearing Spunky Stork’s organic ladybug onesies. The best part about this series of pictures is that they showcase the all-too-familiar story: the struggles of being twins and sharing.

Foldable, Portable High Chair? Yes, Please!

You are in luck if you live in Australia -AND- are in need of this seriously awesome, eco-friendly foldable highchair. Not only is the highchair recyclable after its shelf-life of 30 or so uses, it can be cleaned with a wet cloth (you know, for those that are messy eaters – what baby isn’t a messy eater?) and weighs around 2 lbs. Plus, it’s easy to carry and doesn’t look like a raging eye-sore… it’s actually pretty cute.

Belkiz, the creator behind the idea, is looking to expand its current lot of stores that carry the product. So, while it may take a while for the chair to get to U.S. markets, it’s good to know that people are always looking out for ways to make things easier on moms, dads, and our environment.

Little Passports: A Pen Pal for Your Kids!

I’m a firm advocate of traveling and exploring new places, but kids just don’t have the ability to globe-trot, heck city-trot, as much as adults do. Enter San Francisco-based  Little Passports: a company that brings kids an interactive and educational way to learn about the world and its different countries through a mail-order subscription (aka: throwback). This is certainly a welcome departure from all of the web-based and electronic learning tools aimed at little ones these days.

As a member of Little Passports, each month your child will receive a letter from the company’s “pen pal” characters, Sam and Sofia, describing their adventures in a particular country. Souvenirs, stickers, access to online games and much more are included in adventure kits.

If you are looking for a new way to entertain (and educate) your kid… Little Passports is wonderful way to begin. At only $10.95 per month, your child can read letters – not email! – and follow their new pen pals’ journey around the world.

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What’s the perfect accompaniment to the Little Passports subscription? A custom World Traveler tee from the Spunky Stork, of course! Pick your cities and gift your kid this special, custom-made travel t-shirt:

Zooni Children’s Hats

photo courtesy of Zooniwear.com - pictured here in Firecracker

It’s pretty safe to say that we sometimes like to dress our children in things that adults would never to dream to wear. But isn’t that the fun of it? Kids can look adorable in anything. Zooni‘s wonderfully fun and attention-grabbing hats are no exception. These colorful creations are brimming with personality, just like your little one.

The “mop top” hats range in price from $30.00 to $36.50. They are perfect for a gift, or a unique accessory for a special day, outing… heck, they’re good for any day. The hats keep little heads warm, and Zooni is dedicated to fair trade and environmental responsibility. Win!

Go ahead and add a dash of unexpected cool to your kid’s wardrobe! Purchase Zooni hats at the Zooniwear website.

~ Spunky Baby ~ It’s Harper!

Holy cuteness! Harper (from HarpersHappenings.com) is looking all kinds of adorable in the Spunky Stork’s “love” longsleeve organic snapsuit. Not only is the chubster lovely in lavender, but she is unassumingly striking some serious poses. Check out all the goodness on the Harper’s Happenings facebook page!