BlaBla Toys Now In Stock Blabla's collection is hand-knitted by Peruvian artisans. Everything is made from natural fibers of exceptional quality grown in Peru, making the line irresistibly soft and cuddley. BlaBla's poetic, simple, and vibrant style combined with the anscestral knowledge of the knitters has created products which look contemporary, yet feel like old friends. Check out the Monkey Dolls, Veggie Rattles and knit Butterfly and Monkey Backpacks!
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We've Got BabyLegs You've seen them on Oprah, now get your own. They're leggings, they're tights...whatever they are, they will keep your child's legs warm and rash- free. They will also help to keep socks on and feet free to allow for successful crawling, walking and dancing. http://www.blueblankie.com/displayproduct.php?productID=262
Great Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Stuff those stockings with Go Fish bathtime set and your kids will never want to leave the tub. Why would they when they can have a blast making weird hairdos with the Scrunch and Play Shampoo, turn their tummies into works of mud-pie art with Mud Soap, and then rinse it all away? http://www.blueblankie.com/displayproduct.php?productID=260
Treat a special lady to this chocoholic's fave - Body Truffles Belgian White Chocolate Bath and Body Gift Set. This mouth-watering fragrance is a delight to the senses and the perfect treat for self-indulgent moments. Gift set includes Body Creme, Bubble Bath Syrup, and Massaging Souffle. http://www.blueblankie.com/displayproduct.php?productID=258
Awwww-inspiring Gifts
Zoom - Zoom! This pedal car racer was inspired by the famous 1952-1957 Ferrari F2 Racers and other Grand Prix type racers of the era. Impressive heavy gauge steel, with chrome rims, a chrome steering wheel, chrome knock off spinners, chrome windshield, and a big chrome grille. http://www.blueblankie.com/displayproduct.php?productID=41
Rock A Bye Baby! Beautifully designed and made with the highest quality materials, musical Mamas and Papas Lotty Ladybird rocker is soft, cuddly, comfortable, and safe. Plays the childhood classic Rock A Bye Baby tune when the antennae is pressed. Wooden handgrips and footrests keep baby secure. A colourful addition to any playroom, nursery, or bedroom. http://www.blueblankie.com/displayproduct.php?productID=84
Grandchild's Throne rocking chair is lavender and green with gold accents, a regal padded seat cushion and gold tassels. A roomy flip down drawer beneath the seat holds special treasures from Grandma or Grandpa! Includes a greeting card for saying "Thank you". http://www.blueblankie.com/displayproduct.php?productID=157
Blue Blankie online baby gift boutique is located in Whitby, Canada. Inspired by my child's handed down blue blankie, we carry a hand-picked selection of unique and beautiful apparel, blankets, diaper bags, toys, gifts and furniture for stylin' babies and toddlers.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Mom Entrepreneurs
Note:I originally wrote this article for Kidschannel.ca
One of the biggest challenges facing a new mom is balancing work and family life. Moms are redefining motherhood in their own individual ways, moving in and out of the workforce following the births of their children. The newest trend is the “mompreneurs” movement. As a mompreneur myself, I get emails daily from other moms researching their business ideas. There are a lot of really good ideas coming from moms who’ve spent years in amazing careers and who bring that same passion for work to their new business ventures.
I launched an online boutique, www.blueblankie.com, in February 2005 and now design my own brand of blankets. I saw an opportunity for a home-based business and a more flexible schedule. After maternity leave, I returned to my full time job. I continued to grow my business by working on the online store in the evenings and on weekends. Eventually, I was able to stay home with my two toddlers and further develop my fledgling business.
The big lure of starting a home business is the flexible schedule, which theoretically allows you to get work done and spend quality time with your children. However, when working from home with kids around, it really means that your own flexibility is taken to a whole new level. You’ll find yourself hiding in another room in order to take a business call because your toddler has chosen that moment to announce, loudly, “I ate my booger, Mommy!” Loads of laundry are processed between meetings and articles are written while food cooks. Research is interrupted by refereeing sibling boxing matches.
Owning a small business usually means that you are doing it all yourself. You are the CEO, the bookkeeper, the sales, marketing and customer service departments. Wearing so many hats can seem daunting at first, but no more so than the nervousness one feels when becoming a parent for the first time. In the same way as you develop a routine with your new baby, you can develop a routine with your business tasks.
Motherhood is actually perfect previous experience for being a mompreneur. I’ve heard people say that raising kids is like herding cats and that moms need to be able to do ten things at once. Moms are already familiar with multi-tasking as an extreme sport. If anyone can find a balance between running a household, care giving, operating a business, and knowing that brown is the new black, it’s a mom.
One of the biggest challenges facing a new mom is balancing work and family life. Moms are redefining motherhood in their own individual ways, moving in and out of the workforce following the births of their children. The newest trend is the “mompreneurs” movement. As a mompreneur myself, I get emails daily from other moms researching their business ideas. There are a lot of really good ideas coming from moms who’ve spent years in amazing careers and who bring that same passion for work to their new business ventures.
I launched an online boutique, www.blueblankie.com, in February 2005 and now design my own brand of blankets. I saw an opportunity for a home-based business and a more flexible schedule. After maternity leave, I returned to my full time job. I continued to grow my business by working on the online store in the evenings and on weekends. Eventually, I was able to stay home with my two toddlers and further develop my fledgling business.
The big lure of starting a home business is the flexible schedule, which theoretically allows you to get work done and spend quality time with your children. However, when working from home with kids around, it really means that your own flexibility is taken to a whole new level. You’ll find yourself hiding in another room in order to take a business call because your toddler has chosen that moment to announce, loudly, “I ate my booger, Mommy!” Loads of laundry are processed between meetings and articles are written while food cooks. Research is interrupted by refereeing sibling boxing matches.
Owning a small business usually means that you are doing it all yourself. You are the CEO, the bookkeeper, the sales, marketing and customer service departments. Wearing so many hats can seem daunting at first, but no more so than the nervousness one feels when becoming a parent for the first time. In the same way as you develop a routine with your new baby, you can develop a routine with your business tasks.
Motherhood is actually perfect previous experience for being a mompreneur. I’ve heard people say that raising kids is like herding cats and that moms need to be able to do ten things at once. Moms are already familiar with multi-tasking as an extreme sport. If anyone can find a balance between running a household, care giving, operating a business, and knowing that brown is the new black, it’s a mom.
Opening Post
Welcome to the new blog for Blue Blankie, my online boutique. We offer top brands of baby and toddler gifts, furniture, toys, apparel, diaper bags, blankets and bedding. I'll be posting to let readers know about new products arriving, sales, local parenting related events, and parenting and entrepreneurial related articles.
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