Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it's off to batik we go!

'Wearable works of art' is how we would describe these cool dresses and tees for boys and girls from Hi Ho Batik. Even those among us who aren't-so-into-the-tie-dye-phenomenon will appreciate the hand made artistry of the new Hi Ho Batik! The dresses for girls are totally comfy enough to play in (baby girls get built-in onesies so they don't show that diaper!) and the new tees, like the Love heart t-shirt (above) or the Superfly boys tee and the winged guitar (not shown) bring a bit of whimsy, and 60's-festival-rock influence to your little one's style!

Freaky Friday: 50% Bead Shop Toys and Craft Kits!

If your little girl is crafty, she is just the right type for this week's Freaky Friday! Get 50% off of cool kits from the Bead Shop including the Fashion Magazine Editor, the Hair Styling Kit and more, and spend a weekend creating new looks for everyone in the family!

A Picture Is Worth a $250 Gift Card!

You may have guessed from our Psycho Baby of the Month contest here on our blog, that we love photos of cool, crazy kids! Now, there are two chances to win! Enter the Psycho Baby of the Month contest here, and then log onto facebook and submit your kids photos to our fan page through May 31, 2009 and get entered to win a $250 gift card!

A Note To Some Bunny Special

Don that Easter Bonnet ('with all the frills upon it!!!') and hop on over to Psycho Baby's brick and mortar store on Sunday, April 5th from 10 am - noon for treats and a complimentary photo with the Easter Bunny! To get info on other cool events or directions to the storefront click here!

Rev Up The Fun With New Automoblox!

Are they puzzle blocks? Are they cars? Actually. . . they are both! If you are not familiar with Automoblox by Manhattan Toy, they are the creation of Patrick Callelo, who has fused modern colored plexi-glass with German beech wood to create fun on the go for boys and girls! Each of the Automoblox cars contains shape-sorting passengers, removeable wheels and the capabitlity of being linked to other cars in the series. The newest additions are sleek versions of an SUV and convertible! The Green Sports Utility ($46) will bring play to new heights, while the cool white convertible A9S gives kids the capability of turning all their Automoblox into summer rides!

Freaky Friday: Amber Hagen Sweaters

Well, even if you don't have a little baby you'll want to zoom over to Freaky Friday for 50% off of Amben Hagen Cotton-Cashmere Sweaters and Blankets. You'll have 'Baby Love' for the reversible hearts, motorcycles and cupcakes, and for their very special price! Enjoy!

You Found Us!

We are so proud to announce that we were voted in as one of the find100's Top Specialty Stores! To everyone who voted for us, thank you so much - we are so glad you 'found' us, and enjoyed our cool, crazy kids' stuff!

Cool Moms pick our socks!

Some say a Sock is "A pocket for your toes," and Cool Moms says that socks are the perfect baby shower gift! See our Me in Mind set of six sneaker socks and other fun finds on Cool Mom Picks or shop all Me in Mind crib shoes and socks now!

This Week: Freaky Friday is Kickin'!

Jump up and get on over to Freaky Friday! For one day only, we're offering 70 % off Air Kicks - the perfect way to leap into the warm months ahead!

It's Employee Appreciation Day...

And we would like to take this opportunity to say how much we appreciate the wonderful people that comprise our team here at PsychoBaby, because their energy, thought and care truly has made Psycho Baby what it is today. We have so much fun with each and every one of them, and are so glad that on their journeys through life they have chosen to spend time with us! Individually, and as a group, they provide us with daily inspiration, laughs and wonderful amounts of drive and ideas that keep Psycho Baby cool and crazy. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Meet Fernanda Schwartz , our cool, crazy person of the month!

You may recognize Fernanda's name from our previous post about her Valentine's Day Mini Shoots! We are just wild about Fernanda's children's photography, and wanted y'all to get to know The Woman On The Other Side of The Lens! We are so pleased to have had this time to chat with Fernanda, as this is sure to get your heart a racin' for our combined raffle! Just read the following, and then proceed to our brick and mortar store this month to enter to win a Mother's Day Mini Shoot with Fernanda on April 4th! Fernanda's gentle eye for photographing families really captures the love and spirit of the children, and we are so pleased to be making your introduction! So, without any more ado, please meet Fernanda!

Psychobaby: What is the coolest thing that ever happened to you?
Fernanda: "The top coolest things that have ever happened to me were adopting my dog, Milou, sleeping in a forest treehouse in Jamaica over-looking the ocean, and getting to shoot cool kids and families every day for my job."

PB: What is the craziest fashion statement you've ever made?
FS: "Either my platform blonde pixie haircut or any day in high school! One day, combat boots...the next a vintage dress!"

PB: What is your favorite book?
FS: "My favorite all-ages book is the Little Prince. My favorite photography book is by Sebastiao Salgado. I also love to read about meditation and philosophy! Books are really yummy to me!"

PB: What is your favorite toy (keep it clean - this is for the kids!)
FS: "I cannot live without my camera!"

PB: If you could have a super power, what would it be?
FS: "I would love to be able to shape-shift into different animals!"

PB: Who is the coolest parent you know (ties between your own Mom and Dad are totally understandable!)
FS: "I’m so so so sorry Dad...the coolest parent award definitely goes to my Mom. (You have very special qualities, too, Dad!) My mum is THE lady who makes everyone laugh by taking jokes to the next level, is a card shark at canasta, is a scrapbooking genius, and is just generally loved by everybody who meets her. I don’t say this just because she’s my mom...she rocks. Seriously, her scrapbooking skills will blow your mind."

One day only: Kingsley 70% off!

Get on over to Freaky Friday today only from 11-6 CST to get 70% off of the Kingsley line of cool boy clothes, available in baby, toddler and kids!

January Psychobaby of the Month Winner!

Straight from the Golden Goose.....

Place your order through March 31st, and be entered to win a $50 gift card in a golden egg! Each online order comes with a surprise from all of us here at psychobabyonline.com and every 100th order receives a golden egg and gift card, so you can get more cool, crazy kids' stuff!

It's Dr. Seuss' Birthday Today!

the icing on the gift!

In honor of Theodor Geisel, join our discussion on our facebook page about favorite kids books! And if you are looking for a perfectly-priced birthday gift that ;ets them celebrate all year long, look no further than this cool wooden birthday cake from Melissa and Doug! Get that gift cookin' for only $19.99!

Spring/Summer Appaman Has Arrived!

We love Appaman, because they stay consistent in the quality of their garments but yet are always experimenting with the fun graphics and bright colors that the kids love! Here's a short view of the new cool styles from Appaman:






Cool Baby Girl Clothes: Who wants baby fashion to be complex? Check out the easy style of this cool zip romper for baby girls! Just place it over a tee in those warm spring months and you'll be zipping off to play dates in style!

Cool Girl Clothes: Easy separates like layered tanks and skirts make mixing and matching fun! Be sure to check out the vintage inspired Geo Dress, and bring fashion to your next function!



Cool Baby Boy Clothes: Check out the relaxed comfort of the new boys' track suit! Pair it with a cool graphic tee and watch him do laps around the park!

Cool Boy Tees: Classics such as the bulldog and monster trucks tee get a lift with a bright color palette, while the skull and flag tank and shark tee are sure to drive your boys wild!



View the entire collection of Appaman baby and kids clothes now!

Today Only: Groovy Blueberry Tie Dye 50% off!

Get on over to Freaky Friday from 11am - 6pm CST to get a steal of a deal on cool tie dye dresses for your gal! Perfect for a summer festival or any day full of peace, love and happiness, you'll love the Groovy Blueberry, and you'll super love that Freaky Friday price!

New Spring Arrivals From Ragdolls and Rockets!

If you've got a toddler or a big girl, you must check out the New Arrivals from Ragdolls and Rockets! You can mix and match to your style heart's content with these cool spring separates in cosy thermal and cool cotton! Ragdolls and Rockets has a sweet price point and comfy style, but don't for a second think these offerings are basic! Striped tops, cosy thermal tunic vests and yoga pants with flouncy side ties, all in bright colors, are sure to put some spring in your gal's step!

Shop for cool toddler and big girl clothes at psychobabyonline.com

Happy Fat Tuesday!

Our online customer care representative, Julius, was kind enough to share his King Cake with us (see left, yum!!!!)! Hailing from New Orleans, Julius has brought the cheer and fun of Mardi Gras, which begins on Jan. 6th, to Psycho Baby, and we have learned so much that we would like to share with you! Here's our tips for a Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras celebration with the kids at home or on the go in New Orleans!


Party on at home...
-Make your own masks using the classic paper plate, string and glitter combo! Since Mardi Gras celebrates diversity, we love starting with the classic paper plate palette and then jazzing it up beyond your widest dreams! While we love the classic gold, green and purple of Mardi Gras, we say go hog wild, adding bits of construction paper or extra plates, markers, crayons and more to make the coolest masks ever!
- Make a mini float out of an old cardboard box! A perfect group project, kids can pick a theme or just have fun creating a "giant" version of something they adore!
- Have a parade around the play room with your floats and masks and costumes - just don't forget the beads, glitz and music!
- Order a specialty King's Cake straight from New Orleans! Julius recieved one from Haydel's Bakery and was kind enough to share! This yummy cake is based on the story of the epiphany and the Wise Men. A sculpted braided round pastry, the King's Cake is beautifully decorated and comes with a surprise good luck charm inside. Varying from a coin to plastic babies, the "finder" receives good luck and gets to host the party next year! (I was the lucky recipient of ours, and I do have to say that it was like winning the lottery, and I can't wait to host the fun next year!) After a special Mardi Gras lunch or dinner where you eat in your costumes, the King's Cake makes the perfect ending to a fun and Fat Tuesday, the last day of Mardi Gras!

If you visit New Orleans don't miss....
-The Mardi Gras parades! Get the routes on the bigeasy.com
- Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World! Get a tour of the digs where some of the coolest floats are created! While you're there, take a trip to the Prop Shop (wheee!) and grab a tour which includes a visit to the costume shop! The fun begins when you set off for Mardi Gras World, which is a ferry ride away from Canal Street!
-Storyland! Part of the City Park Attractions, Storyland features over 25 famous scenes from books that kids can play away on! Storyland is a fun and imagination-filed play date, but remember that all City Park Attractions are closed on Fat Tuesday!
-Bonus pick from Julius: the Lousiana Children's Museum full of family fun!

image courtesy of haydelbakery.com

Freaky Friday - 40- 70% off Paul Frank Industries!

This week, go bananas on psychobabyonline.com for Freaky Friday for 40- 70% off of all baby and kids Paul Frank Industries! Get that Small Paul style including Julius, Skurvy and all of their friends for your little ones (and all of their friends!), including tees, lounge wear and accessories! Remember, Freaky Friday runs from 11 am - 6 pm today only, so don't monkey around - get shoppin'!