Modern Typography Birth Print

Over the weekend I cuddled with a 5 week old baby {swoon}!  He was adorable with his little newborn quirks and squeaks.  I got to hear all about his first photoshoot with all the fun props the photographer brought along.  It brought back so many memories of when my daughters were itty bitties.  And the best part - after I gave him back to his lovely parents I went to bed and slept all night! ;)

I stumbled onto this Modern Typography Birth Print from Mosie Posies on Etsy.  I love the modern, simple styling and color combinations.  I can see this in many of the nurseries floating around on Pinterest! 

The print is available in 8x10 for $19 ($3.50), or 11x13 with a convo to the shoppe Mosie Posies, in the color palette of your choice. 

Mitetees Shamrock Tee {20% off}

Happy March! 

To help celebrate the {FUN} March holiday of St. Patrick's Day, Mitetees is offering their Shamrock onesies, tees, bibs, and bucket hats at 20% off.

Get the above pictured long-sleeve Shamrock tee for just $21!
Website reflects discount, discount good through March 17th.

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Mitetees is a source of wonderful baby gifts - known for their Production Series and Sibling tees, and soon to be known for their Paired with Plush gift sets because they are oh-so-adorable!

Super-Cute Reindeer T-shirt from Mitetees {20% off}

Reindeer with pink or red nose $16)

Mitetees is offering 20% off one item with the promotion code PLENTY

now through December 26th.

There is still *plenty* of time for a Mitetees personalized t-shirt,

orders are shipping in only TWO days!

2010 Holiday Ornament from The Rusted Chain

There is something about annual Holiday Ornaments that catch my attention.  I love this one from The Rusted Chain because it is simple and beautiful.  Each one is stamped with their exclusive swirls, topped with a sparkling crystal and strung with silvery pewter velvet. 

The ornament can be completely personalized (up to 22 characters).  Here are some suggestions outside the the traditional 'Christmas 2010' and 'Baby's First Christmas':

~Merry and Bright 2010

~Peace Joy Love 2010

~Blessed 2010

Priced at $20 (plus shipping) but use the Penguin's Gift exclusive discount code penguin20 for 20% off through November 30!

***Keep in mind everything from The Rusted Chain is created/stamped by hand.

Order soon to ensure Christmas delivery!***

Mitetees - Production Onesies and Tshirts

The Mitetees Production Onesies and Tshirts are the cutest!  The shirts incorporate the mom's maiden name along with dad's last name to create a unique and adorable shirts for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.  The quality of the fabric is amazing!  Seriously, if the cute and creative idea didn't completely make you swoon then the quality of the shirts will.

This is an unforgettable gift for baby showers, births, birthdays, and just because (they are soo cute!).

Priced at $26 for short sleeved and $28 for long sleeved the Production Series is available in sizes newborn to 6T and onesie/shirt colors are white, light blue, light pink, and apple green.  Text colors include blue, pink, green, or orange.

Also check out the Copyright 2011 shirts, Birthday shirts, and Sibling shirts!  And be sure to 'Like' Mitetees on Facebook to get new product and promotion code updates.

Disclosure:  This product was provided to me for review. 

The opinions in this post are entirely my own.

PickleFace Place Ties

The Groovy Collection

*Finally* some cute stuff for the boys!  I feature more cute girl stuff here and that is because 1) I have two girls! so my eye goes to girl things more often and 2) There isn't as much cute boy things around.  That is until I found PickleFace Place on Etsy.

The Independence Collection

The first thing I need to tell you about the ties from PickleFace Place is they are WASHABLE!  Because we know that even when little guys are looking their best they can be messy. 

The Tangerine Dream Collection

The ties come in five different sizes from The Newbie (up to 6 months) to The Perfect Gent (6 - 8 years).  They feature a matching strap so the ties look even more 'real', and a Velcro closure for easy on/off.

The more you buy, the more your save! One tie is priced at $15, two ties for $25, three ties for $35, and four ties for $40 (plus shipping).  Another bonus - you can mix ties form every Collection!  Just let PickleFace Place know in your 'message to seller' during checkout.

Okay, go to PickleFace Place and enjoy some cute little guy shopping!  These ties are so fun and stylish!!

Portland Beanie Company

Visor Beanie

I've told you about the Portland Beanie Company before.  Run, don't walk, to their Etsy shop and order one for each head in your house!  Yes, they make these great knit hats for adults too.  Then order a few more for baby gifts.

Flapper Beanie

And a few more for birthdays and the upcoming Holiday season.  All of their beanies are so stinkin' cute!

Newsgirl Beanie

You won't be disappointed! I was very impressed with my order last year.

Want to see beanies in action?  Check out my friend Ali's 365 blog where you can see her beautiful children wearing their Portland Beanie Company beanies!

Hope For Orphans Necklace

Isn't this necklace touching?!?  And once you learn the story behind it you'll find the necklace even more beautiful.

The kind-hearted Erin at The Vintage Pearl designed this necklace with adoptive families in mind.  The women, men, and siblings that open their hearts to a baby/child searching for a family are some of the most special people we have among us.  The proceeds of each necklace purchase goes to help a waiting child or baby go home.

This necklace would be a lovely gift for someone in the adoption process, or someone that has had the joy of welcoming a little baby/child into their family.  It would also make a great gift for someone that sometimes needs a gentle reminder for 'hope'.

The Hope For Orphans necklace is available at The Vintage Pearl's Ready to Ship Shop and is available in two lengths, 18 inch or 20 inch.  Priced at just $25!

Really Cute Stuff GIVEAWAY -- closed!

I was so happy to stumble upon Really Cute Stuff a few weeks ago.  Once I read their line 'Put the Fun Back into Hand Written Notes with Our Line of Custom Note Cards' I was hooked!  I've shared my love for note cards here before, especially personalized note cards, and I love an affordable gift idea.  These note cards can easily be customized with font and color of your choice.  For me, note cards are a no-fail gift idea.  From babies (so cute to see a new baby's name on stationary!) to small children to young adults to grownups, personalized note cards are perfect!

Really Cute Stuff has four different designs of note cards all sold in sets of 15, priced from $10-$15.

Signature $10 Note Cards

You can have lots of fun with the font and color choices on these cards!

The Color Collection
What a great selection of vivid complimenting colors to choose from.

Family Style Note Cards

Think outside the box with these. 

I love the suggestion of Teacher Cards with the name of the school in the background.  Also great for Summer Camp teachers as well as Swim Lesson teachers (name of pool in background).

Monogram Note Cards

(not yet pictured but available!)

A classic.  You can't go wrong with monograms!

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Today we kick off another great GIVEAWAY here at Penguin's Gift! Becky and Sally from Really Cute Stuff have generously offered my readers a chance to win one set of 15 super-cute note cards! If you are the lucky winner you can pick the personalized note cards set of your choice along with the color and font, all shipped directly to you from the lovely ladies at Really Cute Stuff.

You have 5 chances to WIN! Make sure to leave a SEPARATE comment for each entry, and leave your email address if it is not easily visible on your profile or blog.

1. Hop over to Really Cute Stuff and leave a comment on this post telling us which of the wonderful note cards are your favorite (remember, the monogram note cards are so new they haven't made it to the store yet!).

Bonus Entries:

2. 'Like' Really Cute Stuff on Facebook.
Already 'like' Really Cute Stuff on FB?  You are eligible too!

3. 'Like' Penguin's Gift on Facebook.
Already 'like' Penguin's Gift on FB?  You are eligible too!

4. Subscribe to Penguin's Gift via blog reader or email subscription.
Current subscribers are eligible also!

5. Post/Blog/Tweet about this giveaway on Facebook, your blog, or Twitter and post a link with your comment.

This giveaway will close on Tuesday, July 27th. Please leave all of your comments by 10:00 p.m. on that day.  Good luck!!

Letter Banner

I have been obsessed with banners lately.  Remember my daughter's birthday banners?  Well they are now hanging in her room (and her sister's birthday banner from January is still in her room!).  Currently hanging over our fireplace is a beach ball banner spelling SUMMER! from Pumpkin Petunia. 

A few weeks ago I saw the Letter Banners made by Karina, Ink featured as a giveaway by mary elizabeth and fell in love.  Each letter is hand cut from beautiful coordinating cardstock and strung with ribbon or twine or raffia.  I think having a name (first or last) or an important/inspirational word banner would be so fun!  Great gift idea for the family that has it all.  Or to welcome a new baby.  Or a funky graduation gift.

Fortunately for all of us Karina, Ink has re-opened her Etsy shop and is now selling these beautiful letter banners.  Just $2.50 per letter with $4 shipping.

Disclaimer:  I featured these Letter Banners for a chance to win one myself.  Although I've wanted to featured them anyway after seeing them on the giveaway in May because I really do love them ... and I have thought about giving one to a new little bundle of happiness and now I can since the Etsy shop is open!

Hola Baby GIVEAWAY!

Hola Baby is a cool Spanish t-shirt company designing for kids. Their designs are so fresh. I sometimes get bored with the same retail options for dressing my kids. Hola Baby offers a little more fun in each t-shirt design! Some of my favorites are Fresona/Girly Girl, Campeon/Champion (yes, still a fav! Remember this?), and Mijito/My Little Son. Any of the Hola Baby shirts would be perfect for a Cinco De Mayo celebration.

Well today I am super excited as we kick off another GIVEAWAY! Julie from Hola Baby has generously offered my readers a chance to win one of her adorable Spanish Tees! If you are the lucky winner you'll get the t-shirt and size of your choice shipped directly to you from Hola Baby.

You have 3 chances to WIN! Make sure to leave a SEPARATE comment for each entry, and leave your email address if it is not easily visible on your profile.

1. Leave a comment on this post telling us which of the fun designs is your favorite Hola Baby t-shirt.

Bonus Entries:

2. Become a fan of Hola Baby on Facebook HERE . Current fans are eligible, too!

3. Become a fan of Penguin's Gift on Facebook HERE . Current fans are eligible, too!

This giveaway will close on Wednesday, April 21st. Please leave all of your comments by 10:00 p.m. on that day.

Crayola Create A Plate Kit

This week Penguin's Gift is featuring Easter ideas so I must include one crafty idea!

We have a decorated plate and bowl for each of my two daughters made by Make-A-Plate during a school fundraiser. Each girl uses her special plate for dinner, although sometimes dinner is served in their special bowl too. They love to see their names (and date) written on the plates.

Crayola has partnered with the plate making company and together they have a line of Create A kits (plate, snack set, tray, and plate group kit).

The plate kit include Crayola markers, five special paper templates, and one pre-paid certificate for processing artwork into one 10 inch melamine plate. One kit would be great for siblings as well, just pay the extra fee to have a second or third plate made.

The plate kit can be found here for $17.99 from Amazon. Also, check out the tray kit ($24.99) which would be a great idea for Mother's Day or a grandparent's birthday.

Easter Fabric Basket - Green & Blue Zoo

End your search for the perfect boy Easter basket - here it is!

I love the colors and zoo theme of this fabric Easter basket from Baffin Bags Etsy shop. And the size is great too (6" x 8" and 6.5" tall, handle is 16" long), just enough room for some candy and a little Easter gift.

Find it at Baffin Bags Etsy shop for $18 (plus $3.50 shipping). While you are there check out the girly Easter basket as well - so cute! I have my eye on the Pink Crayon Roll N Go too.

request from Suzy

Suzy asked for gift ideas for the little guys as well, more specifically twin boys that will be joining her extended family. Here goes:

~Eli, Ellen's brother, from Green Elephant's Boutique on etsy

~Personalized alphabet blocks here from Craft-E-Family

~Newborn Visor Beanies, here, from Portland Beanie Company on etsy (I like the lighter colors to be worn well into spring)

~My favorite - Book Buddies print, here, either framed by you or along with a few favorite board books to start their collection

~Complimenting applique tie onesies here from Super Sweet Creations etsy shop

Sweet Flower print

Want to know why I've been so focused on little girl gift ideas? Two friends had little girls in January and I've gotten to cuddle with each of them recently. Ah, nothing like squishy, cute new babies! So ideas for baby girls have been on my mind ...

Yesterday I saw this print at Hope Ink's etsy shop and fell in love. It is a personalized 16 x 20 inch print (offered in different color combinations) perfect for little girls of just about any age. This would be a great idea for birth, baptism/christening, birthdays, etc.

Around the petals of the flower Psalms 139 is printed:

The Sweet Flower print is $55 with free shipping. Visit Hope Ink's etsy shop here for lots of other personalized, beautiful, and inspiring artwork.

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well ... all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!

Ellen, the little elephant

Dear Readers, meet Ellen. Isn't she adorable?!?

Ellen would make a great baby shower gift, birth gift, or even baptism/christening gift.

You can find her here ($21 plus 4.50 shipping) at Green Elephant Boutique on etsy.

25% off everything at Feather Your Nest

Feather Your Nest is liquidating its inventory due to a family loss. The quicker they can close up the shop, the quicker they can begin to find a new normal. Everything is 25% off. The discount will be taken once items are added to your cart. No returns/exchanges unless the item arrives damaged.

http://www.shopfeatheryournest.com/

Some of my favorites:
~Oilcloth aprons here
~Alphabet flash cards here
~Bird cage here

Newsgirl Beanie

Got any heads that need a fun knit hat? Then go to the Portland Beanie Company on Etsy!

In October I ordered this flowered headband for the little girl that is so generous to give my kids hand-me-downs and this newborn flapper hat for a little baby that will be born any day now. When I opened the package I was blown away at how adorable each piece was in person.

I have the newsgirl bean pictured above on my wish list for my girls next fall. And maybe one for me too!

Mini Stockings

I was searching for small stockings this year. Basically what I found were just two sizes, regular and ornament. I wanted something bigger than an ornament but much smaller than the typical stockings.
Then I found these mini stockings at Meghan Designs' etsy shop. ♥ They are the size I was looking for, and totally adorable! I was so excited when I received my order I had to give them to my parents right away. There was no waiting until Christmas for these cuties.
At $6 each they would be a great final touch to many Christmas gifts.
Check out Meghan Designs' other Holiday items also!

GrandLoving

I gave this book to my mother the Christmas before I had my second daughter. GrandLoving has so many fun ideas and things to do with children that it really shouldn't be limited to grandparents! This book includes ideas to do even when you are separated from your grandchild by hundreds of miles.

Whether its their first grandchild or sixth (as with my parents) this book will offer a grandparent lots of new ideas on how to make lasting memories with the little people in their lives.

Find GrandLoving here at Amazon for under $15.