TGIFF: Select Inky Dink Tees 50% off!

Get on over to Freaky Friday for select Inky Dink pop art tees honoring your favorite iconic people at 50% off!

@shop_psychobaby twitter contest!

What's up, tweeps? We're throwing a twitter contest, and you are invited! First, get inspired by humming Ricky Nelson's "I Will Follow You!" Then, fly on over to twitter and start following @shop_psychobaby. Post as many tweets as you want including #shop_psychobaby from 6/24 - 6/28. Five lucky winners will receive $30 gift cards to put towards some hot summer style!

And the Winner of our Rockin' Father's Day Giveaway Is...

Carolyn, whose rockin' and loving tribute to her husband, Ryan! Thank you so much to everyone who entered our Rockin' Father's Day Giveaway - we loved hearing all of your tales about your cool, crazy dads, and it was hard to randomly pick just one! Carolyn will receive the cool cuff from City Soles seen above, and we would like to leave you with her tribute to the most rockin' Dad she knows!

"My husband is a rock star of a father, husband, and an inspiration. He always manages to balance love with discipline, create fun with learning, and inspire. Not only is Ryan a great father, but I see him evolving into a friend for our son. With each step of parenting, Ryan has been fully involved and my equal partner in this rocking rollercoaster ride." -Carolyn

If you are reading this, Carolyn,congratulations!! Email us at contest@psychobaby.net to collect your prize!

TGIFF: Deglingos 50 % Off Today Only!

This week's Freaky Friday brings you the unique gang of Deglingos plush toys at 50% off! Choose a new favorite pal from our wide selection of rattles, plush animals and baby toys, but do it quick- supplies are limited! Shop Freaky Friday now-->

OMG- Text Message Baby Tees!

Hey ppl! Check out the new text message baby tees from the Psycho Baby brand and LOL while you get the msg across that you are one great gifter with this funny baby gift!

Enter To Win Our Rockin' Father's Day Giveaway!

We have partnered with City Soles to bring you our Rockin' Father's Day Giveaway! The winner will receive this cool adjustable cuff (retail value: $115) from designer Mauricio Forero, whose modern and wearable art is crafted from classic, vintage materials (such as recycled leather baseball mitts). All you need to do to enter to win this rockin' piece of man jewelry for your rockstar is to tell us about the most rockin' Dad you know in the Comments section. Entries will be accepted until midnight on Father's Day (June 21) and the winner will be chosen at random, announced on Tuesday, June 23rd, and their tribute will be featured on our blog.

Father's Day Gift Guide: Cool Dad Gifts!

Classic Dad

Simple, elegant and perchance dressed like he's about to go sailing even if he doesn't live near water, Classic Dad has a taste for enduring works and products that will stand the test of time. Advising the kids with "Go Ask Your Mother" or the ever-popular "No, we are not there yet!" Classic Dad always makes time to grill those dogs, play a game of catch, or remind the kids that "Hey is for horses!"

Whisky Stones
Classic Dad is like a fine bottle of scotch (or an aged whiskey!) which is why we knew Whisky Stones were for him! This set of stones crafted by Teroforma of Vermont will keep that "whiskey in your jar oh" undiluted and cold during Dad's Happy Hour. terforma, $20.

Cast and Paint Signature Pitch

Whether he favored Jim Palmer, Rollie Fingers or Goose Gossage, Classic Dad can cast and paint that signature pitch he uses in the backyard with the kids. psychobabyonline, $31.

Golf BBQ Set
When he's not on the links, he likes to grill 'em, so sink a hole-in-one on your Father's Day gifts with this set of three golf-inspired BBQ tools! uncommon goods, $25.

Weber Performer Grill

This mintage charcoal grill has the flare that Dad needs to keep grillin' and chillin'. With its classic green kettle, gas ignition and bonus extras, all he'll be missing is his "Kiss the Cook" apron! crate and barrel, $329.95.

My Dad Rocks

If he has the kids drumming along on a pot and spoon to Neil Peart, Daddy's a rocker. From his vintage concert tees to the Chuck Taylor's on his feet, Rocker Dad will be tossing up the devil horns at the Kidzapolooza stage and lovin' every minute of his rock 'n roll lifestyle that gives him the VIP status of "Daddy!"

Flash Tattoo Diaper Bag
New Rocker Dads who don't want to give up the 'tude will love this tattoo rocker diaper bag from Sourpuss! Its cool design will keep him rockin' and rollin' while he changes diapers in a flash! psychobabyonline, $34.



Del Mar Birth Rectangle
Daddy will give you a standing ovation when you give him this set of personalized dog tags commemorating the name, weight, length, birth date and time of your lil rockstar! julian and co, $79.




Artists' String Bracelets
Dad can wear his music with a cool guitar string bracelet from his favorite axe player! With tons of artists (everyone Pete Townshend to Kirk Hammett) and price points, Dad'll feel good about his 'man jewelry' because it's stylin' and all proceeds go to the artist's charity of choice. wear your music, various moohla.


Handcrafted Guitar Mug
Nothing rocks in the early a.m. like a tall cup of joe! Jewel Pottery's handcrafted guitar mug is the perfect accompaniment for scanning the morning paper for shows and listening to Led Zeppelin 4. etsy, $18.

Dad-gon, take me away!

Is your house full of the happy chaos? If so, Daddy might need a lil bit of alone time! Think of the following gifts as "Daddy's Little Spa Day," and treat him to a chillaxing blend of gifts!

Crosley Pay Phone
If Dad can't get a word in edge-wise because those darn kids are always on the phone, go retro with this pay phone. No coins necessary (don't tell the teens!) but they are optional, as the built in bank would be pretty handy for funding a family night out! urban outfitters, $90.




Handcrafted Hiking Stick
Tell Dad to take a hike (in a good way!) with these one-of-a-kind hiking sticks from Bear Paw Rustics. etsy, $19.95 - $45.




Double Agent Headphones
Dad can chillax with his tunes modern style with these SD card compatible wireless headphones in assorted colors, which as Van Halen would say, give him the "Best of Both Worlds!" skullcandy, $89.95.




Recycled Embossed Journal
Let Dad record those funny and sentimental fatherly moments with one of Ciak's embossed recycled journals. jenni bick, $15- $25.

Join our June Diaper Drive!

Our Diaper Drive for the Association House is off to a cool, crazy start but there is still plenty of time to give! Check out the different ways to contribute to the Diaper Drive now, and together we can help make the world a cooler place!

TGIFF: 70% off Haba Soothing Sheep

Perfect whether your little one needs to be soothed, the Haba Sleepsy Sheep is now 70% off on Freaky Friday!

Contribute to the Association House Diaper Drive!

It's our biggest giving event yet, y'all! Join us for a cool, crazy diaper drive to help the youngest in need! All proceeds benefit Association House, helping Chicago families help themselves for 110 years. Learn More->

contribute online: Log onto psychobabyonline.com and give a cash donation towards the Diaper Drive Fund- just pick your amount (ranging from $1 - $25) through the month of June. All donations received will be put towards the purchase of diapers for Association House. Donate now->

contribute at our brick and mortar: Bring a box of diapers to Psychobaby's brick and mortar from 6/1-30, 2009 and receive 10% off your purchase that day. Cash donations towards the Diaper Drive Fund will also be happily accepted towards the purchase of diapers.

psychobabyonline joins with you in the spirit of giving: for each online order placed and every brick and mortar purchase made in the month of June, Psycho Baby will contribute one dollar towards the Diaper Drive fund. Together, we will help to make the world a cooler place.

TGIFF: Select Mad Sky Baby & Toddler 50% off!

Get on over to Freaky Friday for cool florals for your baby or toddler girl at 50% off! Shop now!

Cool Vegan Baby Shoes from Me in Mind!

Leave it to Me in Mind to be able to deliver cool vegan baby shoes, with styles like the skulls (pictured above) they're perfect for your lil hell raiser! These cool vegan baby shoes are cleanable (yay), have a grip-tastic bottom (the size large has a rubber sole!), and are really good at staying on a kicky-foot (so the chances of retaining the pair is quite high!) and are sure to have you singing, "The Kids Are Alright" at the top of your lungs!

Summer Sale Ends Today! 30% off Summer Fun!

Enter Coupon Code SUMMER30 and receive 30% off select summer selections! Shop our Memorial Day Sale now->

30% Off Select Summer Fashion & Fun: 3 Days!

Shop Psycho Baby's Memorial Day Sale! Enter Coupon Code SUMMER30 at checkout to receive 30% off select summer goods while supplies last! Click here to view sale selections!

Yo, Baby! Strider Ellis: Cool, Crazy Person!

Watch Strider shred to the White Stripes!

We just got our Yo Baby! Kick Flippers, which are the perfect way to practice all those skating, snowboarding and surfing tricks in the comfort and safety of your home. The multi-colored Kick Flippers are the invention of Yo Baby! founder Bob Ellis, who thought up the idea while watching his son, Strider, practicing tricks one day. Strider started on a Kick Flipper at the age of 3, and in a year, was already on Team Termite using his first board, a Tommy Termite 6.50"with Grind King Hardware! Now 6, Strider Ellis resides in Cali and makes us look like slackers: he is the cutie model for the Yo Baby! and Garage Toys line, on the circuit with Termite Skateboards (Mini's Division!), is an NUI beverages team rider and hooked up with Osiris Shoes and Bern Helments, all while attending elementary school!
Strider obviously spends a bunch of time skating (carefully, as he skates with "the bigger boys") as "The Style King" but, of course, that is not all this little guy's about! Strider is a fervent fan of hamburgers with pickles and mustard ONLY, and he likes to feed worms and crickets to his yellow dragon. He is 'forced' to listen to his 12 yeard old sister's music so he knows all the words, but he much prefers to jam to his brother's rock band when they practice in the garage. He loves to skate for fun (always, always with a helmet!), and is learning how to surf while he also plays baseball and basketball and is counting the years til he can play tackle football! He is a huge fan of both Shaun White and Tony Hawk, but also loves creating art, and his Daddy says he's never throwing away anything that even looks remotely like a drawing of his! Without further ado, here is the "Style King" himself, answering our 6 Psycho Questions which will inspire your lil ones to great heights!

Editors: What is the coolest thing that has ever happened to you?
Strider Ellis: "I got 4th place in a skateboard contest against ten year olds!"

Ed: What is the crazest fashion statement you have ever made?
SE: "At 5 years old, my teacher made me wear a belt because I like to sag and have my boxers hang out."

Ed: What is your favorite book?
SE: "I like this ghost one I bought at the libary(library)....Ghost Story."

Ed: What toy can you not live without?
SE: "My skeleton toy and Yo Babies!"

Ed: If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
SE: "I would like to have Spiderman's power to spray webs and swing on buildings."

Ed: Who is the coolest parent you know (ties between your Mom and Dad are totally understandable!)?
SE: "My Dad is really cool for sure!"

Psychobabyonline introduces Ship to Store option!

Getting that cool, crazy kids' stuff just got even more convenient! If you live in the Chicagoland area, check out our free-as-can-be Ship to Store option at checkout, and we'll see you at pick-up!

Psycho Baby presents the Pritzer Preschool Birdhouse Project!

As part of the first Friends of Pritzker Community Art Project, hosts of artists were asked to commission Birdhouses to displayed throughout Bucktown and Wicker Park from May 20 - June 5th, culminating in a auction on June 6th at Wesley Kimler's studio to benefit the Playground Project. Psycho Baby's brick and mortar is proud to say that we have been asked to serve as a gallery for the birdhouses of the tiniest artists being featured, Ms. Russell's am and pm preschool classes!
The little crafters above started a very special birdhouse project of their own that led to the creation of two totally unique and individual birdhouses we have ever seen. The classes began by seeing a bird out their window, and wanted to build something to "call the birds" to them, as birds are hard to study because they don't sit down very much! To look for the right path, they began with a brainstorming session, where they listed everything on a web they already knew about birds (such as that they hatch from eggs and live in nests.) After seeing all that they already knew about birds, the kids still wondered if birds had feathers or fur, if they had bones, and if their beaks are their noses. With all those questions in mind, the Project Approach was used so the kids could set out to experience as much about birds as possible. Birds were crafted by using found materials such as paper bags and cardboard tubes, and have been hung on a tree in their classroom. The kids then used cases and experience boxes (see above) borrowed from the Field Museum's Harris Library, where they learned more and more about our winged friends indigenous to Illionis (including a piece of wood that had been pecked at by a woodpecker!)
When you step up to Psycho Baby, the first thing you will see, gracing our windows are the group drawings made by the class, in which four students worked together (2 thinkers, a recorder, and an artist) to come up with scenes, such as The baby bird is happy or This bird lives in Ohio! Upon entering, you will then be greeted by the brainstorming web, and individual designs the children made as preparation for their group birdhouses (for example, a trampoline should be included so the bird can bouce to their house!). The next step are the prototypes, which each class had chosen to make out of tubing (ala a birdie log cabin). When they didn't get the desired effect, they tried and tried again, until their beautiful birdhouses were ready to take flight! The most requested item to go into the final houses? A potty, which they saw as a real need, so the 'birds wouldn't have to go in public!' Now, that's some thinking!



The am class' goal was to create a wooden roof to shelter the birds, and a cosy inside that our winged friends could relax in, with flags atop it so the birds would know where to land. This coloful creation (above, with class) meets all of their goals with both style and panache! Note the colored posicle stick roof, the many flags to sway in the breeze, and the piece de resistance, the birds' 'living room,' which brings the layered comfort of a nest indoors!

The pm class' focus differed from the am's: the children above wanted to birds to have multiple perches to rest on so they can chirp and socialize, a heart shaped door to welcome them home, and a bedazzled roof, which they made out of cool found materials - among them: buttons, noodles, playing cards and feathers.

We would like to give a cool, crazy "Bravo" to all of the young thinkers and artists who created houses that we wish were big enough for us to fit into! The coolest part is, a little birdie told us all of the birdhouses are on display around the neighborhood, so be sure to drop by, check out the masterpieces from Ms. Russell's classes, and then grab a map and see the entire collection of 50 birdhouses through June 3rd! It would make a wonderful stroll with the family throughout our neighborhood! And remember, the early bird catches the worm!

To view the preschool's project, visit our brick and mortar store at 1630 N. Damen, Chicago, IL 60647

What subject have your kids studied intensely? Let us know the crafty ways you have investigated anything from dinos to Bob Dylan's history with your family in the Comments section!

Just In: Kids Ink!

Whimsical pops of color and groovy graphics adorn the new swim suits, rompers, dresses and tees for baby, toddler and big kid from Kids Ink! Here are a few of our summer favorites from our new featured brand:

Kids Ink Triangle Beat Dress (above, left): Available in toddler and kids, the muted triangle graphics and braided tank straps make this swing dress a summer hit!

Kids Ink Treasure Tankini (above, center): Your lucky little baby or toddler will love the bright rainbow treasure chest full of hearts that adorns this ruffled tankini!

Kids Ink Fantasy Romper (above, right): The 60's graphics on this short sleeve romper will keep your baby groovin' all summer long!

View all boys and girls Kids Ink styles now!

Monster Gifts!

While the word "monster" may conjure up the Loch Ness or Frankenstein to an adult, monsters in a childs world have a way of teaching us all about our feelings, wants and needs. Underneath their blue or pink or red or green fur, these little monsties have giant hearts that want to share their life lessons with the group. Some of our new Monster Gifts include:

Cookie Monster Plush/Cookie Monster Puppet: The King of Carbs is back in the Sesame Street series from Gund! Cookie is a straight-shooter when it comes to declaring his love and want and need of cookies! He can talk about cookies all day and all of the night, and is really in touch with his emotions regarding his love of baked goods. As much as he dreams of chocolate chips, Cookie is also a fan of healthy foods, but a good pal to your little one when they cannot have a second on dessert!

Mommy's Little Monster Tee: This funny baby and kids' tee from the Psycho Baby brand works whether you are being ironic, dealing with some food-throwing at lunch or a full out red-faced tantrum in the aisle of the grocery store! Also, there's a funny bonus phrase on the back of this Royal Monster tee for Mommy on the back for when she is chasing her little guy every day.

Moody Monsters (not shown): Alex Toys has introduced a new matching game full of furry friends that helps kids explore their feelings while they have a monster of a good time!

TGIFF: Me in Mind Leather Booties 50% off!

Get on over to Freaky Friday today to receive 50% off all leather Me in Mind booties including the skulls (above), trucker girl, Mom, Dad and other fun styles for the tootsies! Freaky Friday begins at 11 am CST and ends at 6pm, today only!