What's Cool? Goin' Back to School!

Back to School has never been this cool! Psychobaby's favorite lines are making their fall debut to help soften the blow of end of summer. Appaman, Okutani, Ouch Clothing, Lemon and the Psychobaby Brand will knock your socks off with their latest creations for Fall 2011.
Us parents will be joyously skipping down the halls while most of our kids will reluctantly leave their leisurely days behind, trading it for the return of your sanity! Yay!

This Just In!

We've got Junki in our Trunki!!

We've got Trunki! 

It's true! We've stocked up on the super cute, super practical, super FUN Trunki line and accessories! If you and your Future World Traveler spend a lot of time on airplanes or visiting far (or not so far) away places the new Trunki Ride-Along suitcase and accessories will be a fantastic addition to your family's luggage pile.

As if the Trunki wasn't cool enough on its own, Melissa and Doug have designed a whole bunch of cool accessories to add extra functionality and personality! Make your Trunki stand out in the crowd with a mustache!


Never lose your luggage when you've got your name stickered on. Remember all the cool places you've visited (even if some of them were just in your imagination) with souvenir stickers. The possibilities are endless!

Oh Yeah.... Did we mention how insanely cute it is when tigers and monkeys play with trunkies?!  

We are getting a bunch new styles in the next couple weeks so keep your eyes peeled.

This One-Piece Wednesday, Let There Be Rock!

This week's One Piece Wednesday give away puts a back-to-school spin on an old favorite Psychobaby design. That's right, we've got the AB/CD tee available in long sleeves for those chilly fall days that we hope are coming soon to blow this heat wave away!

To win this hard-rocking long-sleeved tee, find us on Twitter (@shop_psychobaby) and retweet our weekly tweet, or just click the birds above and they'll help you out.

Click here to view our official rules and regulations for One Piece Wednesday.

Tattoo Your Kid

Rock Stars and Sailors have been rolling up their sleeves and sporting their individuality for years all over their skin. Your little psychobaby may be a little too young for tattoos of their own, but they are never too young for our tragically hip Tattoo themed gifts, tees and accessories.

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Appaman and Psychobaby sitting in a tree...

We SERIOUSLY love Appaman. They consistently rock our socks off with each new line they release and their Fall/Winter 2011 line is no exception. Everything from Rocker Skinny Jeans, Tunic Dresses, and Peacoats (!!!) They have everything to gear up your little rocker for the cold weather to come. (Summer! Where did you go!?) We stocked up on all the coats, jackets, hoodies, hats and accessories you could ever want or need to insure your little psychobaby has a fashionable and, more importantly, a warm winter this year. 

Also, be sure this friggin' AMA-ZING teaser video they made showcasing the new threads

Appaman Fall/Winter 2011 from Appaman on Vimeo.

Go Bananas for One Piece Wednesday!

 

Happy Wednesday, Psychofriends! We've been rolling out a whole bunch of new designs lately, and today we're going to give out another one to a lucky re-tweeter! This week's design is great for the parents who miss seeing bananas in their natural, solid form.

To win this one-piece bananarama, find us on Twitter (@shop_psychobaby) and retweet our weekly tweet, or just click the birds above and they'll help you out. 

Click here to view our official rules and regulations for One Piece Wednesday.

Mustache Monday Madness

I Mustache You A Question...

Where are you going to find a more perfect homage to Dad's rockin' mustache?! Nowhere! Click the graphic below and go check out our new favorite Psychobaby Brand tee dedicated to daddies everywhere who rock the cookie duster.

It's a Very Punk Rock One-Piece Wednesday!

It's that time again... The day camp week is half over, the heat is relentless and we're giving away one piece of our favorite clothing for One-Piece Wednesday. If you have a Twitter account, you're already eligible to be the proud owner of our new Black Flag homage one-piece, 'Brat Flag.'

Get those tweeting fingers ready!

View the official rules and regulations of One-Piece Wednesday.

Summer Sidewalk Sale: Up to 70% off!

Join our Bucktown in celebrating our annual Summer Sidewalk Sale! Psychobaby is offering hot deals from 30-70% off some of our favorite summer finds. Make sure you sign up for our email list to be the first to know about our cool, crazy sales and exclusive discounts!

UPDATE: We've decided that, in honor of our biggest sale of the year, we're going to offer up a little something extra... Buy any 2 discontinued Psychobaby shirts for $8 and get one FREE! (No price adjustments on previously purchased items.)

A Sneak Peek at Our Fall Lineup: Ouch!, Jannuzzi, Lemon and More!

April showers bring May flowers, but August sun brings September fun at Psychobaby! Check out our "This Just In" page for some cool back-to-school gear from some of our favorite brands.

This Fresh New Tee Is Nothin' To Cluck With!

Momma Chicken has been baking an egg for the last couple weeks and it finally hatched in our webstore! Little did she know this little punk was gonna climb out of the egg. At least he showed his love and appreciation by getting HEN tattooed on his little wing. He's definitely Nothin' To Cluck With!

It's been such a hit even Raekwon himself, of the infamous Wu-Tang Clan, has been rockin' it on stage! If anyone knows anything about who and who not to cluck with, this guy is the guy to talk to. 

Our little nod to The Wu-Tang has been such a big hit in-store we decided to share it with all of you out there in the interwebs.
It's available in both Baby and Toddler sizes. Don't put all your eggs in one basket and be sure to pick one up before they take flight.

This white and red ringer is great for baby shower gifts and back to school!  It's definitely bound to get some attention out on the playground.


Posthumously approved by O.D.B himself, but don't take his word for it. Set your Psychobaby up with one of these tops and watch as player haters and style biters instantly step off.

One Piece Wednesday: Guitar Alphabet Tee Giveaway!

This brand new Guitar Alphabet tee from our Custom Shop is up for grabs today for one lucky retweeter. Click the birdies up above to enter to win, or click here to read our official One Piece Wednesday rules and regulations.

Hot Trend: Flames

Is your Psychobaby is feelin' hot, hot, hot? Cool that crazy child down with one of Psychobaby's sizzling top picks for summer.

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Juicy Fall Preview!

 

This fall, we've got the threads to satisfy your hunger for fashion. The Ouch! brand design pictured above is just a sampling of the tasty goods we have in store for back-to-school season.

Bucktown's Annual Tree & Gardenwalk

It's time for the annual Tree & Gardenwalk in Bucktown. That means live music, petting zoos, art sales and a big party to finish it off at Club Lucky. Help support our community by coming out this weekend! Visit Bucktown.org for more info.

2011 Bucktown Tree and GardenWalk
Dates: Saturday July 9 and Sunday July 10, 2011
Times: 11 am to 5 pm
Welcome Tables at Club Lucky, 1824 W Wabansia
Suggested Donation $5 includes unlimited Free Trolley Rides Free Trolley Route

GuideBooks are also available at Lottie’s Pub, 1925 W Cortland

Enjoy a walk in the Bucktown Neighborhood while learning about the 100 Identified Trees and our Tree of the Year the Ginkgo. Visit nearly 100 gardens of every shape and size that are open for your inspiration this year. Our goal is to show how Beautification continues in Bucktown gardens and to raise money to continue to improve our public spaces.

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Hot summer sale! Save 50 - 70% off on our seasons greatest items.

It's One Piece Wednesday!

It's that magical time of the week again... Time for us to give away a piece of our favorite Psychobaby gear to a random re-tweeter. Get those tweeting fingers ready, because this week's piece is a perfect summer top. We won't tell if your Psychobaby wears it after Labor Day, though.

Check out this week's one piece!

Shreddin' New Styles!

We're super pumped about our new Guitar Alphabet Design. It comes in both red and pink and for babies or toddlers it can be totally customized to reflect your psychobabies name with 26 letters to choose from.  But we aren't the only ones who are absolutely in love with it! Celeb-babies have been spotted all over wearing it! 

The Prince of Darkness and The Princess of Pop don't have much in common. In fact, besides rockin the same threads, there isn't anything these two can agree on. Regardless if it's biting the heads off bats or singing about your favorite country to party in, these two party animals are gearing up to shred the Guitar Alphabet One-Piece all summer long!

Another unlikely duo spotted in our new arrival is none other than Chicago-local Baby Kanye and Kid Cool himself, Baby Bieber. When he isn't interrupting people on stage, or shaving wacky stuff into the side of his head, Kanye likes to roll around in his crib in, you guessed it, Psychobaby Custom clothes! Lets not forget about teen heart-throb and the creator of the mop-top, Baby Bieber.

Click the tumbnails below to check out the product page for each!

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Baby, you're a firework!

Hey, have a pyrophobic Psychobaby on your hands this holiday weekend? I definitely was one. I hate fires in a fireplace, matches, birthday candles... you name it, I'll be standing 10 yards away. So the Fourth of July was always TERRIFYING to me. The only kind of fireworks I could handle were those silly little popper things that you throw at the ground.



I can still barely hold on to a sparkler for fear that it might explode.


Don't worry, even if you or your little ones are scaredy-cats like me or this kid, you can still have some slightly explosive fun this Fourth of July weekend.

Going to the beach or have a sandbox/nice pile of dirt in your yard? Grab the baking soda and vinegar and build a mini volcano!

Form the sand into a mountain shape, scoop out a place in the top to stick a plastic cup, throw some baking soda in, and top it off with some vinegar! No fear here... Get as close as you want to watch your super scientific eruption ensue!!


I made one of these volcanoes last fall to entertain a bored little dude at a wedding reception, and I think I might have even had more fun with it than he did.

Volcano How-To

Melissa & Doug Ice Cream Sand Playset

Bubbles are always a fail-safe outdoor activity, chasing & popping them never gets boring! Melissa & Doug makes these great bubble buckets, less mess and more fun!

And if you're somewhere with some concrete that could use a little color - here's a cool alternative to sidewalk chalk!

Spray Chalk

List of Ingredients:

4 tablespoons of cornstarch
1 cup of warm water
4 - 6 drops of food coloring
1 small spray bottle

Recipe:
Mix all ingredients in bowl. Pour mixture into spray bottle. Shake and spray. This spray chalk washes off. Use it to paint on sand, snow or the sidewalk.

I would totally pick up several of the little travel spray bottles you can get at Target or a drugstore and make a whole bunch of different colors... it's kind of like liquid rainbow fireworks!

Have fun & a SAFE, awesome Fourth!!

Katy Perry - Firework

Rockin' New Organics!

 

Zubels are our new heirloom quality toys which we think are AMAZING for babies and infants. All Zubels characters have been tested safe and are suitable for ages from birth and up. These 100% super soft organic cotton knit characters also wash beautifully and they are budget friendly. With prices that start at $12, Zubels are one of the most affordable hand knit organic toys on the market. Did we mention they are ORGANIC!?  So come on in and check them out! 

Click here to send a magical tweet!

Do you tweet? Are you taking advantage of One Piece Wednesday yet? Well, what are you waiting for?! We're giving out a FREE one-piece every week to a random re-tweeter. All you have to do is click the graphic above and post the tweet that will magically appear in the status box. If you're the winner, we'll notify you on Twitter! Piece of cake, right?

Happy 82nd Birthday, Eric Carle!

Yesterday was Eric Carle's 82nd birthday! In honor of this special event, we've been a bunch of Very Busy Spiders over the past couple of weeks. We've gathered a handful of the coolest and most creative Eric Carle inspired toys to show our love for his work and give your Psychoartist something to exercise their creative muscles.

Part of the reason we love Mr. Carle so much is because of his ability to make learning creative and fun. He once said, "With many of my books I attempt to bridge the gap between the home and school. To me home represents, or should represent; warmth, security, toys, holding hands, being held."

We also dig Eric's artistic style. His use of collage technique on hand-painted paper is often complemented with interactive elements like twinkling lights, cricket noises, and artwork that is fun for your little one to play with. His appeal to all of the senses will engage your Psychobaby for hours. Head over to our Eric Carle Shop and check out our toys, books, art supplies and more!

On an Island in the Sun...

The heat is on this month, so make sure you keep your Psychobaby cool in some sweet custom gear. Whether you're on an "Island in the Sun" or spending a "Summer in the City" our personalized tanks and tees make for smooth sailing (and strolling) all summer long.

Every Little Monster Has a Birthday!

Do you tweet? Are you taking advantage of One Piece Wednesday yet? Well, what are you waiting for?! We're giving out a FREE one-piece every week to a random re-tweeter. All you have to do is click the graphic above and post the tweet that will magically appear in the status box. If you're the winner, we'll notify you on Twitter! Piece of cake, right?

And speaking of cake... 

 Sink your teeth into our tasty tees that celebrate one of the most important days in your Psychobaby's life. You won't even have to check under the bed or in the closet to find our friendly Monster Birthday tee for guys and gals, just head on over to the Custom Shop and we'll whip one up in a jiffy. If your babe is still a little scared of monsters, we've got plenty of other awesome birthday gear to choose from!

You Don't Need to be British to Enjoy a Good Tea Party!

I was the life of the party...and the only one alive, so...

The tea party was a time-honored tradition in my household. Back during my hostess days, I had a bright pink plastic tea set with a floral print and served my guests fake biscuits made out of grass and flowers and pretty much anything else I could find in our backyard. The next day you could always tell where I had the party set up because of the miniature crop-circles that appeared in the grass from my "cooking".

Imagination was really all I needed, until my father made me promise not to ruin the lawn anymore. Therefore, in honor of the arrival of Summer I have compiled a list of my favorite pretend food toys to keep the little party planners AND all the lawn-loving dads out there happy!

It a good thing that Mr. Bunny and your Jem and the Hologram dolls will never taste the difference.

Alex's Heart Tea Set

Melissa and Doug Felt Sandwich Set

Melissa and Doug's Picnic Basket Fill and Spill

Melissa and Doug Sweet Treat Tower

With any one of these awesome pretend food sets, your tea party will be rocking in no time! So, put the grass down, keep calm and party on.

Stand Out With Personalized Psychobaby Threads

 

Don't let your Psychobaby blend into the crowd when you're strolling around town this Summer. We've got tons of designs that you can personalize for your kiddo in our rapidly expanding Custom Shop. For bad boys and riot girls, check out this sweet Rockin Skull tee (also available in one-piece). Don't worry, we've also got cool gifts for your sports fan, princess, little monster or future tattoo lover covered.