etsy finds

Is anyone else starting to think about the holidays? For the first time ever, we bought our plane tickets way back in September. I think that might have gotten me started on the whole Christmas gift giving thought process extra early. Every year feels like I have to keep it simple for budgetary reasons, and this year probably more so than ever before. For me, this means planning ahead and shopping smart. It's about finding the exact right gift.


The Chair dipper by pinkkiss $12

Round Board by NATUREDESIGN $18

The Icky Bag by PETUNIAS $23.00

Hand Embroidered Pincushion by SeaPinks $20

iPhone/iPod Docking Station by woodtec $78

Diagram Placemat Set by girlscantell $28

Retro Wooden Bowling Set by littlesaplingtoys $18

Bugs and Butterflies Letterpress Notes by DingbatPress $15 (set of 5)

Porcelain Containers by clayswan $39

etsy finds

These things seem to happen in waves, and right now it's all about boys. Bobby, Lowell, Finnegan and soon Baby Pirie and Baby Espinosa. What I'd like to do is buy handmade for all of them, but all purchasing is on hold. So let's go on a virtual shopping spree, shall we?

Cat and Bird man suit by pinkdixie $35


Fish Mobile by khamm75 $45

Wool Diaper Cover Shorts by happybumbaby $29


Dan the Horse (Wool Slippers from Recycled Wool) by woolybaby $28


Viking Bird Print by barkingbirdart $18


Red French Pants by gomonkeydesign $28
Hedgehog Teether by littlesaplingtoys $12


Jack Baby Boot by sugarplumptree $23


Organic Infant Trousers by organicbeginings $15


Organic Merino Wool Matress Pad by OrganicByNature $37


Sinbad the Stripey Puppy by theaxx $25


Infant Wool Pilot Cap by thinkingmama $22


Skully Skivvies by smallthreads $10.50


Taupe Striped Toddler Pant by LilBeans $14


Whale Onesie by veryKIKI $13

etsy finds

Did you hear the report on NPR this morning? One-third of 1500 toys tested were found to have high levels of toxic chemicals in them! Shocking that companies would knowingly put toxic materials in their products, and even worse that parents buy them. Do yourself and your children a favor, buy something from the list below. A gigantic (6 part!) baby/kid gift guide can also be found here, here, here, here, here, and here.

Monstropolis by CreativeNeesh $40


Wood Stacking Toy by littlesaplingtoys $26


Wool Crown by dreamchildstudio $18


Father and Son Ties by toybreaker $57


Stuart Sweater Vest by Soil $30


Flip 'n Match by petitflaneur $35


Days of the Week Box Set by handmadejig $70


Custom Doll by ImogensGarden$42


Wool Felt Baby Shoes by elefent $26


Fleece Jacket by hannaandviolet $48


Abbie Doll by madebymaisie $45


Mocha Striped Pinafore and Pet by freerangebaby $38


Little Nina Hat by studiowonjun $42

etsy finds bogo

If you marked your calendar properly, you already know that a massive etsykids sale is taking place right now. If not, hurry up and check it out. Today (10/24) and Sat (10/25) many (75+) etsykids members are offering some sort of buy one, get one (bogo) in their shops. Simply search etsykids bogo on the main page, and take a look. Or link below to some of the great finds.


Dine.n.Doodle by LilBDesigns $9.50
buy 1, get 2nd item 30% off


Two people by sweetbeets $5.50
buy 1, get 2nd free


Animal alphabet poster by kachingdesign $48
buy 1, get 2 free cards


Plaid waistcoat vest by OscarANDTheodore $24.50
buy 1, get 2nd item 30% off


Posh pouch by KeikiBoutique $11.95
buy 1, get 2nd item 50% off


Little bugger smock by pinkdixie $25
all items 20% off


Giraffe plush toy by ScissorStitch $16
buy 1, get 2nd item 30% off


Laybug clip by alibugbowtique $4.75
buy 1, get 2nd item 50% off

etsykids sale

A gigantic sale is coming to etsy! Members of etsykids street team (175 of us) will be hosting a sale October 24 and 25. All members are offering some sort of buy one get one (bogo) sale in their shops. Take advantage and start your holiday shopping early.