Its Bump Day! New Me in Mind Booties Have Arrived!

We are so jazzed to present the new Me in Mind Booties! Available in both grey and pink, these booties are perfect for our New Year's Eve feature, since baby is rockin' and rollin' into 2009!" Perfect for when your baby kicks their feet to the music, Me in Mind has done it again with these cute crib shoes that have your lil rocker in mind!

Tag - You're It!

photo courtesy of mariobatali.com

So, I've Been Tagged by Jeanne Sager at Inside Out! For those of you who don't know what this is (I sure didn't!) this is a meme, which is kind of like a question-answer game like you played in high school but for all of us adults (kids can't be the only ones havin' fun!)! If I've tagged you (tag- you're it!), here are the rules:
1. Link to the person who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Write six random things about yourself.
4. Tag sixish people at the end of your post.
5. Let each person know he or she has been tagged.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.

Six Random Things About Me:
1. I have a very big crush on Mario Batali! My husband knows he'd have trouble in Kitchen Stadium if I ever met my Iron Chef!
2. I get teased at work because of my Starbucks "habit!" I love my tall, Super Hot (and I mean Super Hot!) mocha with whip if I am in the mood . . and I don't ever finish them because I get momnesia when I focus on work and then everyone here has a good laugh!
3. My Musical Guilty Pleasure is Al B Sure - Show the love, ladies!
4. In the summer time, my favorite thing to do is take my boys to Taylor Street for Italian Ice and lupini beans!
5. I love mixing high (ish) and low fashion, and there is nothing brightens my day like finding a new, funky cheapo top! This sensibility would also apply to humor: Clever humor, very funny - fart sounds, even funnier! I might pass out laughing if it was a clever person farting!
6. If I could clone myself, the Other Me would live in Jamaica (I'm a Super Virgo, so I'd be down there in the sun, organizing something except my car, which is beyond trashed!)

Bonus answer: Drinking even a tiny tini brings out my inner grandma, to the joy of everyone around me who needs a little advice! Well, that was fun!

Now it's time for you: Tag, You're It! Lady Lavona from the Cabinet of Curiosities
Simply AnonyMom from Simply Anonymom
Liz from Cool Mom Picks
Brittney from the Poe Fam
Anna from Mommy Poppins
Susannah from the Funky Monkey





-Marlo

Freaky Friday #9 Me in Mind Footwear!

There is no such thing as shopped out when we are talkin' about a Freaky Friday special! Select Me in Mind Footwear is 70% off starting at 11 am, so cover those tootsies in style!

Freaky Friday Clue #9

Well, Happy Holidays everyone - with all the celebrating we've got you in mind! Get a doozy of a deal for those tired tootsies on Freaky Friday!

It's Bump Day! Gifts For Your Baby New Year!

So, back in the day you maybe used to go out to toss that confetti around and have a glass of champagne! This year, its watching the ball drop while your infant sleeps and milk all around! Celebrate your Baby New Year with this Funny New Year's Gift that'll keep 'em stylin' through 2009!

Shop for more funny baby gifts at psychobabyonline.com

Share with the group! Have a great story about baby's first New Year? Give us the scoop on your new traditions in the comments!

Happy Holidays!

All Aboard The Holiday Train!

Dear you -
We're on the same train as you - wrapping and cooking and celebrating with our families. We wanted to put the brakes on that choo-choo of craziness to say thank you so much for spending another year with us! We hope you have a very Happy Holiday season and a New Year full of love and laughter! Take care, all!
Love,
Psycho Baby

Mama Lavona's Astrology: Capricorn

Hello, gentle readers! As we near the new year, we present knowledge about the strong and solid Capricorn!

Capricorns are down to Earth in every sense of the word. You little one will be very determined, (s)he does not give up! This will be a valuable quality as an adult. Capricorns build strong foundations brick by brick. This steadfast approach will be their key to success. This also makes your little one a natural in the garden. (S)he will experience great satisfaction cultivating plants. Try working on a little terrarium together! Capricorns have a deeply ingrained sense of responsibility, especially where family is concerned. Even as babies they seem like old souls. They have deep respect for traditions and customs and will love preparing for the holidays and attending family gatherings

Birthstone: Garnet, Emerald Essential Oil: Sandalwood, Cedar
Great Gift Ideas: Cool Building blocks, Tool Kits, Gardening kits, Knitting kits, a Piggy Bank, Stocks and bonds
Check out Mama Lavona's blog, Cabinet of Curiosities!
B-day reminder: Capricorn's Birthday's right around the corner! Get Great Gifts for your Capricorn kids now!

Freaky Friday #8 Chilly Kids and Hot Toys!

Get on over to Freaky Friday today to get 50% off Chilly Kids baby and kids clothes and 70% off one of the hottest toys of the season, the Mandala! Act quick- quantities are limited, and have your own private shopping holiday!

Check out more cool clothes for babies and kids at psychobabyonline.com!

Freaky Friday Clue #8

Your Happy Little Hippie will love this week's Freaky Friday, featuring all the stuff a little one needs to celebrate groovy times ahead at 50 - 70% off!

It's Bump Day - Meet the Space Girls!

The Space Girls Bring Out-Of-This-World-Art To Your Little One's Room!

Wylee Jacobson and Dana Haskins are the Space Girls, and their mission is to help parents everywhere by handling all of your baby's rooming needs! Wylee whom you may already know from her graphic design company, Wystar Design, is the cutie-patootie who desigend our super-cool Custom Tattoo prints for the Psycho Baby Brand! She and her pal Dana, a personal shopper, met long ago at a marketing firm and bonded over a love of color, form and kids!
Dedicated Aunties, the Space Girls are bringing their how-to knowledge, artistic talent and Auntie-ness to your child's bedroom style renovation! They can turn requets for pretty pinks, zebras, skateboards or even the most challenging of design (pink zebras riding skateboards!) into a beautiful space for your little one to thrive in! The SG have a handle on most everything, so whether your dream is to do up your new baby's room in the perfect color palette or personalize a new Big Girl or Boy room to entice your oldest to enter into sibling-dom, these Girls are for you!
Bringing their art backgrounds and fab taste to your door, the SG can help you see out your vision for your child's dream bedroom, working with paint choices, decor, murals and custom prints that will bring the personal touch to your little one's room. Well versed in going green, the SG can help you pick the healthiest choices for your little one, and also come with a bevy of contacts so everything from baby-proofing to large-scale mural work can be ready and waiting for your little one when they come home for the first time.
If you need the Space Girls for your eldest's room, don't fret about conflicting tastes. The SG know how to work their inner Auntie, so in consulting with both the parents and the child, everyone ends up happy and sleeping soundly through the whole process!
If you want to get an out of this world room ready in the Chicagoland Area, be sure to contact the Space Girls, who also can use this here interweb to consult on projects out of town that'll give your little star the bedroom they long for!

Check out the cool Psycho Baby Custom Tattoo Prints to add to your new room!

New Extraordinary Fancy Nancy Gift Sets!

Your little one is sure to experience the joie de vivre (that's fancy for "the joy of living") with the new Madame Alexander Fancy Nancy Dolls and Let's Get Fancy Activity Kit. If you are not familiar with Jane O'Connor's funky heroine, Fancy Nancy has many books to her credit, and they are well-deserved! Little ladies everywhere love her fancy style (tutus, sparkle shoes and fancy words are just part of her charm!) and now they can enjoy playtime with New Fancy Nancy merchandise (that's a fancy word for "products!")!
Let's begin with the "Let's Get Fancy Together" Activity Kit - which is purse-shaped and comes with tons of activities and accessories (that's fancy for "stuff!") for your glamour-girl-on-the-go! The Madame Alexander Fancy Nancy Tote Set includes a beautiful doll (wearing a poodle skirt, naturally!) based on the Posh Puppy book and a travel tote that unzips to reveal Fancy Nancy's bedroom play mat, full of hidden delights! The Fancy Nancy Cloth Doll, also from Madame Alexander, is ready to accompany even the smallest fan on their fantastic voyages (which is a fancy word for "journeys!")
We are positively sure your little Glitter Mama will be in love with the new Fancy Nancy sets and toys, and as Nancy herself realizes in book 1, love is the fanciest thing of all!

Check out more Little Lady Gifts for your Fancy Nancy now!

Freaky Friday #7

We said you'd go bananas, and you sure will when you get when get yourself over to Freaky Friday #7 - Kids' Paul Frank! That's right - Small Paul for 70% off, including pajamas, Julius hoodies, hats, mittens and tights! You are totally going to freak out for this week's Freaky Friday, so don't monkey around- get goin'! See you next week!




Shop the entire Paul Frank baby and kids' collection at psychobabyonline.com!

Freaky Friday Clue #7!

Do the Funky Monkey! Oh, you are sure to go bananas for Freaky Friday, and I know that you, loyal readers, know exactly what I am talking about! See you tomorrow a.m. for the official announcement of what deal is to come this week!

It's Bump Day! Fair Trade Baby Toys From Yellow Label Kids!

Celebrate Bump Day with our brand new hand knit baby food sets from Yellow Label Kids! These wonderfully funky toys are all made by artisans under the Fair Trade Agreement, so you'll be helping out craftsmen with each purchase of Yellow Label Kids toys! The City Food Gift Box includes a piece of pizza, a pretzel and a bagel and is sure to delight your L-riding pal. The Cupcake Gift Box has a cutie assortment of 4 treats, the box of cookies includes 6 different types and the cute baby box of donuts makes us want a coffee, stat (we don't recommend coffee for your baby- it'll stunt their growth!!!)! These mouth-watering gifts are perfectly priced, inspire imaginative play and are sure to be used for years to come!

Check out more Little Chef Gifts at psychobabyonline.com!

Kids Rubber Duck Snow Joggers Have Arrived!

You may have seen these gracing the (Project) Runway on many fabulous folks feet (Check out Heidi Klum and daughter Leni left), and now the Kids' SnowJogger boots from Rubber Duck are here to cover your child's tootsies in practical style! These cool colorful kids' snow boots are both practical and super stylin' and are the brainchild of Eik Braun Ottosen of Denmark. The SnowJogger is available in pink, red, blue and rainbow in sizes 8-1 for a snowy style that'll bring an extra smile to every snow man you meet!
Ottosen parlayed his business background into a hip footwear company, Rubber Duck Brand, that has taken the world by storm with their-ready-to-wear winter gear. His inspiration came to him one day as he walked his dog, Nuki, through the snow. In one big Ah-ha moment, the SnowJogger was born, combining the comfort of a running shoe sole with the with the warmth of a padded upper. Style mavens with cold feet everywhere rejoiced at the sight of these brightly colored snowboots, which are perfectly suited to the young and young at heart!
Speaking of hearts, Ottosen has followed through with his mission to not only have a rockin' company, but one that makes a positive difference in the world as well. With the introduction of his new (SMILE) Project, he brought new meaning to the song, "Rubber Duckie, you're the one!" Besides making bathtime a lotta fun, 100% of the profits from his new colorful ducks, available at rubberduckbrand.com, are donated to people who dedicate their lives to making a difference to others. That warms the heart, and the SnowJogger warms the toes! Auf Wiedersehen!

The Kids' SnowJogger from Rubber Duck is available at psychobabyonline.com

photo courtesy of rubberduckbrand.com

Freaky Friday #6 TOYS!

Oh, we are so excited about Freaky Friday this week because its toys and that makes us super jolly. Loyal readers, I apologize for not posting the clue yesterday, and promise to keep you better informed in the future. All I have to say is cool toys at 70% off starts in minutes! Be there or be square!!!

Pictures with Santa - December 4th!

(Our new Santa tee is perfect for Baby's First Picture with Santa!)

You're invited to the Damen Avenue Holiday Walk on Saturday, December 6th! If you are in Chicago, stroll down the avenue and enjoy carolers and special gifts at all participating shops. And don't forget about Santa! Tell that Jolly Old Elf what's on your list from 10-2 at Feast and take a free picture home, compliments of Psycho Baby! We can't wait to see you there!

Not going with coal because they've been nice? Don't forget to grab cool stocking stuffers!

It's Bump Day! New Burp Cloths and Blankets!

If you are looking for that special item that will bring your Great Gifts together by theme, check out these fun burp cloths, baby blankets and tees from Januzzi! If you are getting a gift for a little linebacker, a cupcake or need a guitar or flaming heart to complete your rock baby gift, these cosy, sweet and soft accessories are the perfect way to go!

Shop psychobabyonline.com for more hip baby shower gifts!

13 Days of Giveaways on Inside Out!

Jeanne Sager, the blogging Mommy extraordinaire who brings you Inside Out - Mom Reviews Plus Attitude has a very very cool present to share with you this Holiday Season! Turn Your Holidays Inside Out with 13 Days of Giveaways of her favorite baby and kids' products she has reveiwed over the past year! Log onto jeannesager.blogspot.com to enter the festive fun!

Freaky Friday #10 - Take an additional 20% off sale!

Get monster deals this Friday like the Frankie tee, above!

Freaky Friday brings the stone-cold discount to the winter season with an additional 20% off all sale items! Get on over to psychobabyonline.com and snag some last-minute soon-to-be-winter-favorites from our fab sale!

Freaky Friday #6 Coats 50% off!

Well, the weather outside is getting frightful, so we are pretty sure that Freaky Friday will be a hit!
Log in to psychobabyonline.com to get coats at 50% off starting at 11am CST! See you next week!

Let's Talk Turkey!

Well, here is our Turkey Lurkey full of everyone's thanks! We had a total of 202 feathers, and we cannot wait to distribute the corresponding food to the Association House to help families in need, as well as all the cool toys and clothes everyone brought in for our present drive! You've seen the virtual feathers, but here is a picture of all of the feathers combined - our Turkey is complete. Thank you all for your interest in our Food Drive - we couldn't have done it without you. A special thanks for the feathers donated by Greylan H.'s class at school (Thank you, kids,for your thoughts and creativity! And a special thank you to Grey for his organizational skills and big, big heart!)

Thank you all for your help, from the bottom of our hearts. We leave you with one feather's message, dictated by a three-year old in our brick and mortar to her Mommy. We are thankful for "All the love!"

-posted by Kristina

Introducing Psycho Baby's Cool, Crazy Online Gift Guide!

Psycho Baby's first Cool, Crazy Gift Guide is chock full of ideas for Holiday, full of looks comprised of our cool clothes, trendy shoes, unique toys and books and rockin' accessories for babies and kids! Create a Wish list for Grandma, or just have fun shopping our 'looks!' As a special present to you from 11/27 - 30, 2008 you'll receive 20% your purchase when you shop our Gift Guide and enter Online Code GIFT20.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

It's Bump Day! New Baby Bonkie Sleep Sacks!

Swaddle in style with Baby Bonkie !

Oh, the cosy goodness of Baby Bonkie arrived just in time for Bump Day! Perfect for a hip baby shower gift, these cosy sacks are wonderful for when you first have your newborn and are too tired from your newborn to be able to follow those swaddling instructions! Baby Bonkie come in girly swirls and dots, boy skulls and dots and a pretty neutral for those who don't know what they are having! If you are looking for a cool blanket for a new little babe, be sure to check out these hip covers at psychobabyonline.com!

Yummy Recipes! Spatulatta Presents the Pilgrim Hat!

The Quinoa Vegetarian Pilgrim's Hat!

The Lovely Spatulatta ladies were kind enough to share their Pilgrim's Hat recipe with us. For more on the creators of this yummy treat, check out our cool interview with Liv and Belle!


Before you begin: Quinoa is a grain from the Andes and has been eaten for thousands of years by native people in South America. It much prized by vegetarians because it has a lot of proteins that other grains don't have. This is a recipe that will need an adult with strong arms and a very sharp knife to cut the squash into rings. Acorn squash is a “winter”squash and unlike “summer”squash like zucchini, it has a very hard shell. The shell protects the acorn squash seeds while it lays on the ground through the whole winter. In the spring the shell will finally break open. The meat of the squash that you eat is really there to cover the seeds and nourish them while they germinate and grow roots that will burrow down into the soil. Serves 6.

You'll need:

• 1 Acorn squash - about 5 inches in diameter
• 2/3 cup light brown sugar –firmly packed
• ½ cup of butter or margarine –melted
• 4 tablespoons of vegetable bouillon
• 4 cups of water
• 1 large onion - diced
• 2 stalks of celery –finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon of ground sage
• 1-2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 roasted red peppers - cut into strips
• Cooking spray
• Aluminum foil
• Wax-lined paper cups –6-ounce size
• Adult help –big time!

Equipment:

• Measuring cups and spoons
• A cookie sheet
• A really sharp knife
• A 3-quart pot with lid
• A skillet
• Wooden spoons
• A pastry brush

Pilgrim's Hat How-to:

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F or 175 degrees C.
2. Lightly coat the cookie sheet with cooking spray.
3. Have dad or whoever is helping you cut the acorn squash in half through what would be the equator if it were a globe of the world. This will be difficult because of the shape of the squash. Have the adult start by making a little cut through the tough shell and then inserting the tip of the knife into the cut. The trick is to slide the knife in and turn the squash at the same time so the knife is only cutting through one wall of the squash at a time. Trying to saw through the squash is almost impossible. Have the adult slice the squash into 1-inch rings.
4. Pull the seeds and strings out of the center of the squash rings. Place them on the cookie sheet and cover with aluminum foil.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until tender.
6. While the squash is baking, boil 4 cups water then add the bouillon. You could also use 4 cups of vegetable stock.
7. Stir in 2 cups of quinoa and cook 10-15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.
8. Meanwhile, combine the sugar and melted butter.
9. When the squash is tender, brush the butter/sugar mixture on the top side of the baked squash. Put it back in the oven and bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes.
10. Melt 1-2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet and sauté the onion and celery with the ground sage until onions are translucent. Mix into the cooked quinoa. Spoon the warm mixture into your paper cup "molds" and press them firmly to set the shape. Lay the candied squash rings on individual plates. Carefully, turn out a quinoa hat “crown”into middle of each squash ring. Garnish with a roasted red pepper strip for the hatband.

Happy Turkey Day! -Liv and Belle!

Watch the webvideo on how to make a Pilgrim's Hat and other Thanksgiving recipes from Spatulatta!

6 Psycho Questions with the Spatulatta Girls!

Liv and Belle Gerasole in action!

I am so pleased to be able to introduce you to our cool, crazy people of the month, Isabella and Olivia Gerasole, the hosts of the web-based Spatulatta cooking show! Their innovative idea has won them a legion of fans who learn new skills and share recipes with the Gerasole girls, who are the youngest James Beard award winners in history! With interests that vary from tightrope walking to musical theater, the busy Gerasole girls also make live cooking appearance, have written a cool cook book that not only inspire little ones to great heights but all of we adults as well. And they also remind us to eat our veggies in a spunky way that we think is super cool!

PsychoBaby: "What is the coolest thing that ever happened to you?"
Isabella: "I think going on the Tonight Show and doing an interview with Jay Leno. The other guests were Regis Philbin and Ringo Starr- that was cool!"
Olivia: "Once, I was eating an Oreo, and it rolled down my arm and I caught it and ate it!"

PB: "What is the craziest fashion statement you have ever made?"
Belle: "Leggings, black shorts, green sleeveless printed turtleneck, maroon ruffly shirt and yellow striped sweater."
Liv: "Black and orange striped leggings, red shorts, crazy t-shirt."
(We hear you girls- it is always those leggings!-Ed.)

PB: "What is your favorite book?"
Belle: "All Harry Potter, especially HP and the Deathly Hallows."
Liv: "Deltora Quest series"

PB: What toys can you just not live without?"
Belle: "Dress-up"
Liv: "The Wii!"

PB: "If you could have a superpower, what would it be?"
Belle: "To read people's minds!"
Liv: "Too many to choose- Super strength...no...flying..no, I guess Super strength!"

PB: "Who are the coolest parents you know (ties between your Mom and Dad are totally understandable!)?"
Belle: "Mr. and Mrs. Jones, my friend Evan's Mom and Dad."
Liv: "Mr. Redmond, my good friend Jasmine's father."

To cook with the cool girls of Spatulatta, check out their web-based cooking show along with their blog and fun extras!

Liv and Belle doing a cookbook signing at the Scholastic Store

Freaky Friday #5

Wow, we know everyone is gearing up for the Holidays, and this Freaky Friday is our gift to you! Join us for 70% off toys from Melissa and Doug, Creativity for Kids and more!

Freaky Friday Clue #5

You give them at Christmas and Hanukkah! Stay tuned for fun!

Let's Talk Turkey: Give To Our Virtual Feather Food Drive!

My, how many feathers you have! For those of you who missed our previous post, we have a Giant Turkey (heretofore known as the Turkey-Lurkey) hanging in our brick and mortar store. We are collecting feathers of thanks that get posted to Turkey-Lurkey, and for each feather we receive, Psycho Baby is donating a canned or dry food item to the Association House Food Drive! We are collecting feathers through 12/1 and are so happy to have this blog so everyone can join in the fun! We currently have over 100 feathers (we had to make a wing addition! [no pun intended]), which means 100 more food items for those in need!
If you are near the brick and mortar, stop by and fill out a feather in person, and check out our Turkey-Lurkey (he's wearing gymmers and is very very cute!). Otherwise post a Comment and let us know what you're thankful for! We are thankful for you, and all of your virtual feather posts that are going to make this a merrier Holiday season for a lot of families in the Chicago area! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Get more info on Psycho Baby events!

posted by Kristina

Mama Lavona's Astrology: Baby Scorpio and Sagittarius

Greetings, friends! As the winds grow colder, we welcome little Scorpios and Sagittarians to the world!
SCORPIO

Scorpios are deep and intense. They feel and do everything with great passion. Emotions run deep for those native to this sign. (However, their deepest feeling are usually kept hidden.) They love a good mystery...but no scary movies! They are deeply affected by everything around which can make them feel insecure at times. For this reason (s)he may become possessive of those she loves. Sibling rivalry is not uncommon with Scorpio children. Reassure him/her often that (s)he is loved and safe. A Scorpio child treated with love and kindness will stay close to you for life. But a hurt Scorpio can be very unforgiving or vengeful even! Handle with Care! Scorpios need a great deal of privacy and special place to call their own where (s)he feels safe and secure. Give him/her a little box where he/she can hide special mementos. Or a diary with lock and key. Scorpios despite their deep emotions are not wishy washy at all and will impress you with their strong
will and determination.

Birthstone: Topaz, Bloodstone

Essential Oil: Rose, Myrrh

Gift Ideas: A Safe, diary with lock and key, microscope














SAGITTARIUS

Sagittarius is as optimistic as they come! They are blessed with a sunny disposition! But can just as easily flare up into a temper tantrum if (s)he is kept waiting for anything. Don’t worry though, the episodes are usually brief and (s)he’ll return to his/her warm loving self. Sagittarians are happiest when exploring the world around them. They love going for long walks, seeing new faces and new places. Sagittarius is not likely to sit back and watch the parade go by, they want to be on the float! They are players not spectators! Sports will keep them happy AND out of trouble.. Your little one one will have quite an affinity with animals, so trips to the zoo will be a hit. Freedom and exploration are the keys to happiness for Sagittarrius. But it’s important to know when to say ‘NO’ so s(he) doesn’t wander down inappropriate paths. This little tyke is sure to keep you on your toes!

Birthstone: Lapis Lazuli, turquoise

Essential Oil: Bergamot, calendula, clove

Gift Ideas: Globe, atlas, sports equipment, dance or martial arts lessons


Check out the Cabinet of Curiosities on Lady Lavona's Blog!
Shop for more Cool Newborn Gifts for Your Scorpio or Sag!

It's Bump Day, And We Just Got New Paul Frank Onesies!

You'd almost think we planned it this way, but we are just not that slick! The new Paul Frank baby onesies (including new colors or Julius and the funny Joe Mama tee!) are perfect yummy, squishy cuteness for your little one, and also make Great Gifts for all your pals! We have loved Paul Frank's style for a long while now, but we think Julius and Skurvy are about 9 million times cuter when they're on a onesie, romper or footie! Paul Frank's baby collection also includes fun soft rattles and a crocheted Julius that is sure to make your lil monkey smile!

Congratulations to Big Hair Contest Winner, Nicole!

To quote the fabulous Stevie Wonder, "Isn't She Lovely?" The winning look, from Nicole of Chicago, is called the "Wall Of Hair" and Nicole was kind enough to let us in on her hairstyling tips!
To get the Wall of Hair, "A curling iron, fine tooth comb, lots of aerosol spray and a blow dryer are needed. Curl it all, rat it up, spray, bow dry and repeat. After plenty of hairspray and 20 minutes, you, too, can have a WALL of hair like this. Pretty classy stuff. Goes well with leggings, jelly shoes, oversized blazer with large shoulder pads, and lots of bracelets. Long Live the 80's, but thankfully, this hairstyle was put to rest long ago and has since been replaced by a much-more toned down (ie no wall style)." Thanks for the tips, Nicole. You've made everyone really happy with your big hair, except of course, those poor hair spray bottles that long for your tresses!
Nicole is the winner of the cool Bead Shop Styling Kit, which is a super cool gift for your Little Lady! Hopefully, we can get some cool pics of the new looks created!

posted by Kristina, who also had Big Hair

Freaky Friday: 70% off Cool Diaper Bags!

It's time for us to make way for new styles from Fleurville, Diaper Dude and Skip Hop Diaper Bags, and that's why today's Freaky Friday celebrates new Moms with 70% select cool styles! Act fast and let these cool diaper bags shoulder your stuff in style!

Bookmark Freaky Fridays now!

Freaky Friday, Clue #4

Oh, my special blog readers, do we have a treat for you! Be sure to log on with you pregnant pal to reap the benefits of our visit to very-cool-ville! Give a guess as to what the Freaky Friday product is in Comments!

Its Bump Day! Pumpkin Baby Food Is Yummy!

Oh, yummy yummy Thanksgiving food can also be a treat for your baby as well! Give thanks for solid food for the 6-month-and-up set with a yummy Pumpkin treat! We found one on wholesomebabyfood.com, which is a wealth of information on making mouth-watering food for your little diaper-pants! Check out their site for more recipes and tips for making your own baby food, and share your own homemade recipes in our Comments! Golly, we don't know about you, but this is making us hungry!

For yummy baby and kids food gifts, shop psychobabyonline.com

image courtesy of en.wikivisual.com

Join Our Virtual Food Drive For Association House!

This is our turkey. He wears sneakers and is super cute and was created by Anna for our storefront as a way to give thanks for all the riches we all enjoy. Our-as-of-yet-unnamed turkey-lurkey has another gift to give though. We are asking clients at our brick and mortar to fill out a feather and say what they are thankful for this Holiday seaaon. For every feather completed, we will donate a canned or packaged food item to the Association House Food Drive we have started, as we would love your help! Consider our Comments section your virtual feathers - we will add you to our turkey in-house and give you updates on our turkey's progress if you'll tell us what you're thankful for. This has been really fun to do with the kids, and all of the feathers go to a great cause, so please join us in giving our turkey some flair! We'll begin. . . we are thankful for you!

Yummy! We'll take 5 Take 5's, Thank You!

So, in the aftermath of Halloween, Lisa brought her extra candy to our main office in what can only be described as a giant bag o sugar! She always has the most happenin' Halloween house with decorations and a scare walk and all that kind of fun stuff, and as you can imagine, that sort of thing requires a lot of candy. We were lucky enough to luck out and get the residuals! Everyone was all excited about the array of Blow Pops and delicious Kit Kats, Hershey Bars and such. That was, until, we rooted around in the bag and found what has been ruled The Best Candy This Office Has Ever Seen! We have taken a vote. It is unanimous (except for "strict veggie" Katy, who opted out!). Take 5 Rules!!!! It is made by the Hershey's Company, and for this goodness, we would like to say, thank you Hershey's. Seriously, the next time you Take5 have a Take 5 with its chocolate, peanut, peanut butter, pretzel goodness. There' s no need to thank us- we're taking 5!


-posted by Kristina

Free Ground Shipping On ALL Orders 'Cause You Are Cool And Crazy!

Hey loyal readers! When you shop for cool baby clothes and such at psychobabyonline.com enter Coupon Code FS-PSYCHOBLOG to receive free shipping on all your standard orders through 12/31/08. We hope this makes you holiday preparation a little bit more festive!

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Freaky Fridays: #3 Cuter Than A Duck's Butt Sale!

I hope we didn't drive you quackers with the clue yesterday, but our Freaky Fridays special is Cuter Than a Duck's Butt, and our prices are crazier than a. . . oh, I don't even know, but CTaDB Cart Covers are now $25, and Car Seat Covers are down to $50! Shop Freaky Fridays now before those duckies disappear!

Freaky Fridays, Clue #3

Well, that's pretty cute, right? This week's Freaky Fridays special is even cuter!

PS) That illustration is super cute, and if you are interested in seeing more, it is from an illustrator who is right here on Blogger - be sure to check out Jamie Brunell while you wait for tomorrow's deal to appear!

And three more things, just cos they bring the cuteness!

We just got 'em in and we are melting down over how cute they are! Pick up a KISS, Mom and Dad or Jolly Rodger Sourpuss Feeding set ($18/each), and give your pals one yummy baby shower gift! Also, if you are into the rock n roll baby and kids clothes, check out the other New Arrivals from Sourpuss!

It's Bump Day, and we've got comething yummy for you!

So, we got three new baby feeding sets from Sourpuss, and that, combined with Thanksgiving being on the way has inspired us to do a series of in-fun-mational articles on Baby Food! We were Googling our tushies off today, and happened upon these ingenious Jumbo Baby Food Cubes that we are melting down over! Now, some of us made baby food all the time while our kids were growing, and these look to be a super upgrade from earlier forms! The cubes are all 2 oz individual containers with attached lids, that are perfect for storing breastmilk or yummy foods and have a tray that they fit into that makes it easy to freeze! These are getting great reviews, and they are giving us all those newborn longings! If anyone out there has used these cool cubes, share your info with all our soon-to-be Moms in the Comments section!

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Get On Out And Vote!

We are so excited that it is Election Day (with a little extra giddiness on the side, courtesy of their free Starbucks coffee!). If you are near our brick and mortar store, stop by today with your voting receipt to receive 10% off!!
We all saw a lot of children accompanying their parents for voting, and learning about the voting process. We thought it would be fun to share Presidential Facts with your kids!

1. The tallest President was 6' 4" (Lincoln), while the shortest was 5' 4" (Madison)

2. The oldest elected President was Reagan and the youngest was Kennedy.

3. The only President to serve two non-consecutive terms was Cleveland.

4. The first President to appear on television was FDR.

5. The first President to ride a train was Jackson.

Let us know in the Comments how you celebrated the election with your kids!

Freaky Fridays, Clue #2

Hey loyal shoppers! Here's your clue for tomorrow's Freaky Friday Shopping Extravaganza.
Don't monkey around- there is plenty of stuff to choose from on Friday from a company who's initials are PF. Trust us, you're gonna go bananas! See you tomorrow morning!

It's Bump Day with RockStarMoms!

Spit. Cries. Yells. Applause. Driving around town like you're on tour. Yep, every Mom is a Rock Star! Leah Brumley, a Momtrepreneur, fully understands a Mom's rock n roll lifestyle! A record-store owner turned soccer mother of four, didn't want to give up her rock n roll style when she became a Mom, so she also "gave birth" to the Rock Star Moms maternity line in 2003!
While pregnant, Brumley was inspired by the fact that while shopping she couldn't find the tops and clothes she would want to wear! Since every Mom is a rock star is their own right, she whipped up her line, that is now at the top of the international charts! Starting with fun tube tops featuring the likes of Bob Marley and the Rolling Stones, Brumley soon branched out into cool Jug Rug Nursing Covers that feature the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Grateful Dead and other classic rock bands!
Leah has been featured on CNBC's "The Big Idea" as well as many other morning talk shows, because her comfy and rockin' clothes give soon-to-be-moms the round of applause they deserve! She has not ever forgotten her rockin' roots, however. As she branched out into an eco-friendly line, fitness wear and a private label maternity line, she takes pride in employing women and mothers in her community. That's gotten her a standing ovation from herhusband Jeremy, and her kids, Austin (14), Brent (12), Scout (4), and Ryder (5 weeks) as well as the many ladies out there who are proud to be Rock Star Moms!

View the Rock Star Moms collection at psychobabyonline.com!