Fab Fourth Fashion

Fab Fourth Fashion by psychobaby 

Our Fourth of July round up is red, white and awesome! 

Hey America, show your true colors with my favorite finds for the 4th. This weeks round up includes cool kids' tees for the freedom fighter in your house, stars and striped nail art and even a place to put mama's "happy juice"! 

Need a couple of other things to put you in the spirit? How about some yummy recipes or quick art projects to do with the kids? Just click over to our Pinterest Fourth of July board for even more inspiration.

Finally, if you are feeling particularly patriotic and happen to be preggers, view our Top 10 Patriotic Baby Names for some cool ideas.

~Marlo

Stainless steel jewellery
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Necklace
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Earrings
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Head wrap hair accessory
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Nail care
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Throw pillow
etsy.com

'Merica T-Shirt New
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Personalized Miss America T-Shirt New
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Personalized Mr. America T-Shirt New
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Personalized Hey Hey USA Pillowcase Bold
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American Baby Names

 American baby names for your lil' patriot show your love for the good old U.S. of A! Although these names have origins from around the world, here are our top 10 picks for most patriotic baby names. Go 'Merica!

 1. John

MEANING: Hebrew for "God is gracious"

Famous American:  5 of our Presidents have been named John. Can you guess which?

 

2. George

MEANING: "farmer"

Famous American:  George Washington, first President of the U.S.A.

 

3. Francis

MEANING: "Frenchman or free man"

Famous American:  Francis Scott Key - author of 'The Star Spangled Banner'

4. Benjamin

MEANING: Hebrew for "son of the right hand"

Famous American:  Benjamin Franklin - one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S.A.

5. Paul

MEANING: "small"

Famous American: Paul Revere - American patriot   

6.Eleanor

MEANING: from the French for "other Aenor"

Famous American: Eleanor Roosevelt - civil rights advocate

7.Martha

MEANING: Aramaic for "lady"

Famous American: Martha Washington, the FIRST First Lady!

8. Sally

MEANING: "princess"

Famous American: Sally Ride - the first woman in space!  

9.Abigail

MEANING: "my father is joyful"

Famous American:  Abigail Adams (John Adams' wife) - supporter of women's rights

10. Madison

MEANING: "son of Maud"

Although this used to just be a surname, it's now one of the cutest little girl names around!

Famous American: James Madison (president) and his wife Dolley. 



Share in the comments if you have any other cool 'Merican baby name suggestions!

 artist links via wikipedia.com, baby name info via nameberry.com

Fourth of July Roundup: Food, Fashion & Fun!

Summertime Barbeques are the best part of the Summer season - which in Chicago lasts roughly three months, so we pack everything in pretty tight. There are birthday party BBQs, break-in-the-new grill BBQs, and of course, holiday BBQs. This year is extra awesome because the 4th of July falls on a Friday - which means an entire weekend of chillin' & grillin'! Get ready for your get-together with some of these super fun ideas for Fourth of July!

Food 

Obviously, the most important element of any BBQ is the food.  Here are some DELICIOUS looking Star Spangled Snacks that are sure to impress.

Just add Sparkler Candle...instant celebration!

* Patriotic Breakfast Toast - a healthy way to start the day before you see the dessert table...
* Taco Salad Flag - if you want to get technical, just mix in white cheddar instead
* Flag Fruit Kabobs - SOO easy and will offset all of the negative health effects from delicious  BBQ
* Chocolate Covered Pretzels Flag - another flag-themed dish...way more sugar than the fruit flag
* Watermelon Keg - FOR ADULTS ONLY...based on what you put inside.
* Sparkler Cupcakes - almost as good as regular cupcakes, but you get to light something on fire.
* Red, White & Blue Popsicles - made with fresh strawberries, blueberries, yogurt & honey
* Stained Glass Jello - obviously we saved this for last because there's ALWAYS room for Jello
* Grab one of our Hey Hey USA Placemats and save yourself a little clean-up!
 

Fashion 

Any old American can rock the red, white & blue on the Fourth of July, but the true fashionistas personalize their patriotism!

* Psychobaby World's Biggest Fan One-piece - A design for the World Cup, but applicable to pretty much any and all Summer BBQs
* Psychobaby Hey Hey USA Tee - It doesn't matter which of the 50 you're from, so show your home state a little love.
* Stella Blu Born Free Tee - seriously does NOT get more American than this! 
* Psychobaby Patriotic Gentleman Tee - It's too hot to actually dress up with suspenders, so this is the next best thing!
* Psychobaby World Love One-piece - Wear your flag on your chest with pride...and also your bum.
* Psychobaby Bomb Pop Tank - An absolute summer favorite! (Not just the dessert, this tank too!)

Fireworks and Fun!

In the land of the free and the home of the brave (enough to let their kids hold sparklers) it's important to be safe!  However, not everyone is old enough to partake in the pyrotechnics, so we've gathered up some crafts to make everyone feel involved in the celebration!

Super fun craft! Just don't glue yourself to the table...

* Safe Sparklers - much safer, less fire.
* Red, White & Blue Tin Can Candle Holders - add a citronella candle to ward away those pesky bugs
* DIY Flag Tee - not too messy and super easy!
* Fireworks Painting Project - pipecleaners and (washable) paints.
* Popsicle Stick Flags - really cute decorations! Just don't glue yourself to the table...

And last, but certainly not least: 
* Firework Safety Rules - print this off, put it somewhere EVERYONE can see it...just in case.


You can see all of these awesome ideas (AND MORE) to make your 4th of July Holiday BBQ awesome on our Fourth of July Pinterest Page.  Hope you all have a safe and happy Holiday!

48 States, 113 Hours... And A Road-Trip Worthy Wardrobe!

Hey! It's that time again... time for a summer vacation! Feeling ambitious? Skip the drive to grandma's house or the beach and check out this all-American road trip route... it's the 'most efficient' way to drive through the lower 48. Along the way, this twisty, turny, 113 hour drive will take you through each and every state in the contiguous U.S.A. - and you'll get to pass through:

A. South Berwick, Maine

B. Brattleboro, Vermont

C. Westerly, Rhode Island

D. Wilmington, Delaware

E. Washington, DC

F. Chesapeake, Ohio

G. Greenville, South Carolina

H. Texarkana, Texas

I. New Buffalo, Michigan

J. Wahpeton, North Dakota

K. Cheyenne, Wyoming

L. Four Corners Road, Apache, New Mexico

 M. Spokane, Washington

And end your journey in...

N. Taft, Montana

That's 6,813 miles and almost an entire WEEK of driving! Read more about this epic hypothetical quest through the contiguous U.S.! Apparently hitting up Alaska and Hawaii will only add an extra 36 hours (and how many $$$?!) to this trip - so, whaddya say guys? Got the road trip mix ready? What's that... you don't want to spend 160 hours traveling? Well... can't say we blame you. How about grabbing one of our awesome hometown or home state shirts and calling it a day?

No matter if you're a small town girl from somewhere like Lewiston ID; Gainesville, FL; or Hollis, NH... or a big city boy from Miami, New York, or Los Angeles, we have a cool city or state shirt for you! 


Let us know where  you're reppin', and don't forget our Hey Hey USA Personalized Cutting Board  - grownups can show some hometown pride too! Check our travel Pinterest board for great travel games and snacks for the kiddos... can't promise we can keep them occupied for 113 hours, but it's a good start.

New: Home State Clothing for Babies and Kids

Home state tees for babies are the best way to show your local pride! The newest citizens of your state deserve some cool geographically-themed gear, so grab one of our cute home state one-pieces, tees, bibs or placemats for your Newest New Yawker, Mini Michigander or Tiny Texan!

Hey Hey USA Tee Gray   | Hey Hey USA One-Piece Pink  |  Home State Baby One-Piece 

After you get the outfit situation sorted out - check this infographic of the 'most-listened to bands' by state - not sure we totally agree with this (except probably in Vermont's case)... but it's pretty fun to see what the rest of America is up to. Also, good job New Jersey... keepin' it real with the Boss!

What do you think? Do you agree with this map or should a different band be your state's #1?
Another way to show your home town/home state pride is to EAT LOCAL! We're talking Florida oranges, Georgia peaches, Washington apples, Idaho potatoes, Maine lobster... anything goes if you're snacking off one of these awesome (and educational) personalized placemats!

Come on, be honest, are you really sure which one is Kansas and which one is Nebraska?  Well, you wont have to wonder anymore thanks to our awesome Hey Hey USA Collection! Our favorite weird state food facts, courtesy of Wikipedia:

Illinois: State snack food = popcorn

Massachusetts: State donut = Boston Creme (duh)

Oklahoma: State meal = BBQ pork

Pennsylvania: State drink = Milk

Texas: State pepper = Jalapeno

Need even more cool state facts? Check these out!

2013's Most Popular Baby Names + Fun Facts

In celebration of the newest additions to our collection of personalized baby and kids tees, (population, AWESOME!) here are the most popular baby names in America. Looking at this info broken down by color, we have to send a special shout out to Idaho, Florida and Vermont for straying off the beaten path, and not going with Emma or Sophia! Don't get us wrong, we love both of those names, along with all 10 of the most popular boys names... but we ARE Psychobaby, after all! Gotta love a baby named Bowie or a girl named Dylan (as long as it's not a boy named Sue!)

Here's a little playlist paying tribute to some of these cool names, listen to it while you take our....

  POP QUIZ !!! POP QUIZ !!! POP QUIZ !!!
Don't worry if you forgot your #2 pencil - just see if you can match up these facts! (Answers at bottom of post.)

1. CALIFORNIA	A. State with Most Twins Born
2. 3,857,799	B. Population of U.S.A. in 1800
3. UTAH	C. State with Biggest Baby Ever Born
4. 4,052,9575	D. State with Highest Birth Rate in US
5. MASSACHUSETTS	E. # of 8 Year Olds in America
6. 5,308,483	F. Population of L.A.

So what's all this Americana fuss about anyway? Our new Hey Hey U.S.A. tees and one-pieces! Offered with all 50 U.S. States, these tops can be personalized any which way you want 'em, so whether you're a Buckeye Boy or a Pennsylvania Princess, a Wisco Kiddo or a Mini Michigander, you can represent your home state in true star-studded, Psychobaby style!

P.S. Here are the Pop Quiz Answers!!!  1. C, 2. F, 3. D, 4. E., 5. A, 6. 2

30% off Stars and Stripes

This week take 30% off Stars and Stripes clothing for babies and kids in our Ready, Set, Go sale. 
We collected our fave red, white and blue designs along with some star-studded styles to celebrate the Fourth of July this year! Celebrate any city with our I Love My Hometown Tee, any of the states with our Home State Baby One-Piece, or all of America with our World Love Tee!

Save on some cool Red White and Blue styles, and be happy you can show your patriotic side by simply putting on a tee - unlike these little guys... they're stuck with their stars and stripes for a while!

via collegecandy.com

via thedigeratilife.com

Let's hear it for Captain Ameri-cat! We think a better way to get patriotic is to crank up the volume on our Rock in the USA playlist while you're checking out this week's Ready, Set, Go sale!

30% off USA Faves

Celebrate Memorial Day with 30% off USA themed clothing and toys for babies and kids in our Ready Set Go Sale this week! We have cool styles for babies all the way from Long Beach to Boston. Whether your backyard is a redwood forest, you swim in gulf stream waters, or live next door to some amber waves of grain, you can show your true colors in an I Love My Hometown tee!

Born in the USA? Check out Pluto Tees' cute tribute to American rock n' roll:

Whatever your style is - jump on board the USA train by wearing some red, white, and blue. Start saving on our awesome America tees for kids now!