Happy Holidays from the Psychobaby Crew!

Wow! What a fun holiday season we have had! Psychobaby has the bestest customers in the world! Thanks for adding to our joy and, hopefully, letting us fill your season with cool, crazy kids' stuff. We hope your holidays are filled with peace, love and extra egg nog!

Last Minute Gifts (Fast & Handmade!)

This is one of the most genius ideas that I can take zero credit for. Michelle, one of our cool, crazy customers, sent along this great gift idea. Michelle used it for a new baby gift but I adopted the idea for my nieces and nephews. They are teenagers and all they really want for Christmas is cold hard cash or gift cards! I hate handing them a piece of plastic. It doesn't feel very festive. On my tree, I added cool gift cards from Starbucks to a Visa card and...cold hard cash, tied up "Michelle style". I gave it some charm by stringing foot long licorice, lip glosses and mini presents surrounding the bottom. It is soooo cute! The best thing about this idea is that it's a one stop shop at your local drug store.
Thanks for sharing Michelle! We get some of our best ideas from our awesome customers like you!

12 Days, 12 Doors! Unlock your savings with Door 6.

Today's door will warm you up like a cozy cup of hot cocoa! Can you say 20% Psychobaby's entire site? That's right! I said 20%! Just in time for our nationwide deep freeze. So get in your jammies, check your list to see who has been naughty and nice and wrap them up some cool, crazy kids' stuff. Our elves have made it extra easy with our Holiday Gift Guide and don't forget to breeze by our Custom Shop to put your own unique stamp on a Psychobaby design.

12 Days, 12 Doors! Unlock your savings with Door 5!

Today's Deal? 20% off all of our fuzziest Monsties! Come on in, we promise there is nothing scary about these cuties! View all Monster Gifts.
Visit or 12 Days of Deals everyday from December 8th - December 19th and unlock your surprise deal!

12 Days, 12 Doors! Unlock Your Savings with Door 4

Today's deal? How about 20% off our favorite gifts that just might inspire your Psychobaby to get cookin'!
Hurry, today's door will close at 11 am CST tomorrow morning and a new door with a new cool, crazy offer will be inside!
Visit or 12 Days of Deals everyday from December 8th - December 19th and unlock your surprise deal!

Today's deal? How about a tongue twister? Here it goes...30 of our favorite items, under $30 for 30% off!
Visit or 12 Days of Deals everyday from December 8th - December 19th and unlock your surprise deal!

12 Days, 12 Doors! Unlock Your Savings With Door 2

Today's deal? 25% off Melissa and Doug Toys! This kid and mom favorite toy company, is on the list of many 2010 Gift Guides this season. No surprise to us at Psychobaby! Moms love the high-quality and price point and kids love the colorful, and creative designs. Hurry, today's door will close at 11 am CST tomorrow morning and a new door with a new cool, crazy offer will be inside!
Visit or 12 Days of Deals everyday from December 8th - December 19th and unlock your surprise deal!

 Melissa & Doug: Delexe Pirate Ship Play Set, $69.99, Vehicles and Traffic Signs, $19.99

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12 Days, 12 Doors! Unlock Your Savings With Door 1

Today's deal? 20% off Psychobaby's Custom Shop! Sweet!! Get going on your creation, the door will close at 11 am CST tomorrow morning and a new door with a new cool, crazy offer will be inside!
Visit or 12 Days of Deals everyday from December 8th - December 19th and unlock your surprise deal!

Great Gifts for girls and boys (naughty or nice)

The holidays are approaching faster than I can dig out my parka! If you are like me, you still have a load of work to do and your list keeps growing instead of shrinking! Thankfully the Psychobaby elves are here to save the day for all of the hip little kiddos on your list. From the hottest toys of the season, Custom hoodies and tees from our Psychobaby Custom Shop and the best selection of Rock and Roll favorites, Psychobaby will make it look like you have been shopping for months. Phew! Now break out the eggnog!

NORAD Santa Tracking Begins Today!

The ad that started it all

When has a wrong phone number led to a 55-year tradition? As far as we know, only once, but the misprint in the Sears Santa ad above sent a child trying to call Santa to an emergency line at the Continental Air Defense Command answered by Colonel Harry Shoup. Being the surprised yet super-gracious phone answerer he was, Mr. Shoup 'tracked' Santa for the young caller, and a tradition was born!

Colonel Shoup who answered the call of Santa.

CONAD transferred tracking duties to the North American Aerospace Defense Command in 1958, according to noradsanta.org. From its humble beginnings via phone about finding Santa on the radar, kids now have multiple ways to track that jolly old elf (who is of course, using social media to get the word out!). The thing that hasn't changed throughout the 55-year program is the happiness experienced by the volunteer adults who assist children in their quest for Santa (and also answer all letters regarding disbelief in the Man in the Red Suit), and the joy Santa brings the kids who are on the lookout for his sleigh.

Tracking 2009

2010 brings you numerous ways to track Santa. Friend Norad on facebook, follow @norad on twitter, or find him on google earth. Norad's site also has cool games for the kids- today we played snowman tic-tac-toe. (We lost.) In the midst of all this modern fun, remember you can always go old school on Christmas Eve- you can email the Santa tracker at noradtrackssanta@gmail.com or call (877.HI.NORAD) like the very first child did in 1955!

images courtesy noradsanta.org and cnet.com

Happy, Happy Hanukkah!

May love and light fill your home and heart at Hanukkah. ~Author Unknown

posted by Kristina.
image courtesy of the Hamilton Twins Blog.

Star Light, Star Bright...

(the first star you see tonight will be performing, live, in your living room!)

 

Step aside Hannah Montana! Coming at you live from Chicago, Psychobaby is bringing the Illi-NOISE with the most rocking wardrobe for your resident star. 

Crank up the holiday cheer to 11 with these shining gift ideas:

Psychobaby, Custom Rock Star Hoodie, Melissa and Doug, Baby Grand Piano, Psychobaby, Superstar Custom Tee, Early Learning Center, Sing along Mic, Rock Star Pacifier, Manhattan Toys, Stars, Lights and Sounds Infant Toy.
Brought to you by Jess

Psychobaby Cyber Monday Deals: Shop Baby & Kids

Join in on Psychobaby's Cyber Monday festivities with code MONDAY15 which gives you 15% off all our cool, crazy kids' stuff through midnight! But don't stop there! Be sure to join the email club or fan us on facebook to be in the know early, and find out about sweet exclusive events and sales!

Have a Holly, Jolly Custom Christmas!

Psychobaby's Holly Jolly Custom Shop by psychobaby featuring hoodie tops

You Name It - Psychobaby Custom Black Rockstar Hoodie
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Personalize A Psychobaby Design - Psychobaby Custom Single Uncle's...
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You Name It - Psychobaby Custom Rockstar Burp Cloth Set
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Cool Baby Shower Gifts - Psychobaby Custom Black Rockstar Sack
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Personalize A Psychobaby Design - Psychobaby Custom Gold Necklace Tee
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You Name It - Psychobaby Custom Drummer Tee
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Rock around that Christmas tree in style with cool personalized presents from the Psychobaby Custom Shop!

-posted by Kristina

tree image courtesy of walmart.com

Brick and Mortar Black Friday Extravaganza!

For those about to shop, we salute you with high-voltage savings in our brick and mortar store! Come on down today only and enjoy Back In Black Friday! View our store locator now--->>

Posted by Melissa & Kristina

Are You Ready For Some Thanks?

“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Dear Psychobaby fans,
Thank you so much for sharing your lives with us! We hope you have a wonderful day with your family and that they don't create too, too much for you to clean up after your feast!
We love you, one and all.
-the Psychobaby crew

-Posted by Kristina

Over the river and through the woods...

How are you getting to your turkey feast? Whether it's by car or by plane, you are going to need to keep your tot busy! My family and I are braving new scanning technology and heading to Boston!
I am putting together a bag for my six year old including this great Flip to Win memory game by Melissa and Doug, Melissa and Doug's Sticker Collection that comes with over 500 pieces (a no brainer) and some snacks. If all else fails, I have my secret weapon, my iPad!
I thought back a few years to when my boys were too tiny to play games or appease with a soft toy for more than a minute or two and had to include Rockabye Baby's lullaby rendition of Journey. If all else fails with a wee one...how about a Mute Button pacifier?
The most important thing to remember when traveling with a little one is patience and a sense of humor. Both go a long, long way!!
Have a great Holiday! -Marlo

Our Latest Arrivals of the Season

 

Just in time for your holiday shopping! See all the newest arrivals to spunk up your Psychobaby's holiday wardrobe. From the funkiest clothes to the coolest toys under the tree, Psychobaby has got you covered! Don't miss our 2010 Holiday Gift Guide and our super cool Psychobaby Custom Shop. We've made it easy as pie to be the shining gift giver this season.

Turkey Lurkey Crafts From Easel Art

Are your kids tired of drawing their turkey by tracing their hand? Kerry from Easel Art Studio has just the thing for you: a turkey tea light you can easily craft at home that will make a delightful centerpiece on Thanksgiving!

To make your turkey, you will need:

old glass Jar (washed out)

old tissue paper

old magazines

Construction paper

googlie eyes or buttons

glaze or mod podge

glue

Feathers

How to put your turkey-lurkey together:

1. With your child cut or rip all the warms colors in the magazine and also in the tissues paper.

2. Cut out turkey face parts and a head out of the construction paper. The head as a base will help your child to figure out where the eyes, the beak and the major caruncles (aka the red gobble gobble under the beak) should go.

3. Cut a half circle shape out of construction paper (not taller than your jar.) This will be the back feathers.

4. Glue all kinds of feathers on the half circle.

5. Cut a belly out of construction paper, (almost in a tear drop shape)

Now lets put it all together!

6. Spread glue on the entire outside of you glass jar.

7. Apply the magazine cut out and the tissue paper to the outside of the jar (on the glue)

8. Mod Podge the over the paper

9. Glue your face and the belly on the front of the jar.

10. Glue the tail on the back.

Let it dry and drop a tea-light candle inside! Enjoy you turkey tea light.

For more information on Easel Art Studio, go here--->

Customize Your Christmas!

Customize gifts for all the kids on your list in the Psychobaby Custom Shop's Create-Your-Own Section! Choose from hoodies, tees, one-pieces and pants and then add names and designs for a cool, crazy gift that will make them feel like you spent all year designing. (Little do they know the Psychobaby team is your own set of elves!) Go ahead, steal Santa's thunder now--->>>

-posted by Kristina