Snug Fits

If it weren't for humor, it would be difficult to survive parenthood. And for many of us, we would have checked into the proverbial funny farm long ago. It starts out with a bang - and never lets up. Premature deliveries, sleepless nights, colic, poop explosions, non-stop crying... the list goes on.

But one mom took things into her own hands and created a cool line of baby tees and onesies celebrating the underlying humor of it all. And they're not just funny, these are some well made tees. Constructed from pre-shrunk 100% cotton, they're as thick, soft and comfy as they come.

Founder and designer Sara Reider used her background in graphic design and typography to launch Snugfits.com, an online baby boutique. Sara offers a wide selection of onesies, shirts, hats and pants that can be customized in fabric color, ink color, sleeve length and size (preemie up to 18-24 months).
Her designs are sure to make you laugh with sayings such as "recovering colic", "cry baby" and "sleep is for the weak". The collection of preemie tees include clever phrases like "I'm here!" and "preemie donna". She also has some great sets for twins like "copycat" and "perfect pair" that you can indulge your babies in.

In addition to fashion, Sara aims to provide support and share funny stories with fellow parents. Along with husband Brett, she created her own parenting blog - designed to discuss anything having to do with being a parent.
On a more serious note, Sara plans to “give back, literally”. 10% of all proceeds from Snugfits™ are donated to Surfers Healing, a foundation near and dear to her heart. Her oldest son, Gavin, has been diagnosed with Autism, a lifelong neurological disorder that impairs normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. She started enrolling Gavin in the Surfers Healing camps when he was 2 years old. The camps are free to families who want to participate. The children are offered sensory relief and calmness on the water, along with a sense of pride and accomplishment on the surf board.

Snugfits™ can be found in several boutiques across the U.S. and Canada, or by visiting the company's website at http://www.snugfits.com/. Priced at $20.00 with free shipping in the USA, the onesies and baby tees are perfect for a baby shower, birthday or holiday gift and can be gift wrapped in a reusable organza drawstring bag upon request. Wholesale inquiries are welcome. Further information about Snugfits™ baby apparel may be obtained by making contact through the website or by calling (910) 447-0120.

Kensington Baby

Unique, stylish and adorable best describes the line of gorgeous baby hats by Kensington Baby. Claire Cintel created her first hat for daughter Ashley after she could not find anything that topped off her boutique outfits. After numerous new moms kept asking her where she had found her daughter's hats, Claire decided to create her own line in August, 2007.

Created with stunning ribbon, beautiful flowers and genuine Swarovski crystals, these hats will definitely make your baby girl stand out in the crowd. Kensington Baby believes you are never too young to be a fashion plate! The boys line is just as stylish and filled with favorites from fire trucks to footballs.

All hats fit 0-18 months and can be folded-down as your baby grows for the perfect fit from birth through the toddler stage. The hats are made of 100% combed cotton baby rib for the ultimate in softness. Made in the USA, these adorable hats are the perfect gift for any little prince or princess.

Kensington Baby hats are truly show stoppers and have been gifted to celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba and Tori Spelling. They can also been found at baby boutiques across the US and are distributed in Japan and Singapore.

Enter code SCM and receive 10% off any Kensington Baby purchase.

2 Sweet Sisters

Founded in early 2007 by a mother of 2 year old twin daughters, 2 Sweet Sisters offers a wonderful selection of gifts and décor for babies to big kids. While designing her girls’ rooms, she fell in love with the idea of having her own children’s shop. She looks for fun and unique items to offer and enjoys working with her customers to design creative rooms. You can expect personalize service with 2 Sweet Sisters.

Don’t miss their baby registry, with over 3,000 items and more every day. From cribs and bedding to clothing and gifts, you’re sure to find what you are looking for at 2 Sweet Sisters. If you need a personalized gift, look no further. Their personalized gifts include clothing, pacifiers, lunch boxes, blankets, and even crayon aprons (or tool belts for the boys) 2 Sweet Sisters offers designers like Serena and Lily, Bratt Décor, Whistle and Wink, Baby Kaed, and Princess Linens. Take a peek, you’re sure to find something you’ve got to have. There is something new every day at 2 Sweet Sisters.

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Hip Lunch Boxes at Sweet Mady's Paper

Everyone will be wondering, "Where'd she get that!". These stylish lunchboxes make a fabulous gift for the birthday child, a new mom or even a refreshing twist on a teacher's gift. The lead free and food safe box is goes way beyond the cafeteria! This personalized lunchbox is perfect for storing toys, crafts or snacks in your home, car or even to your local restaurant. You will love this lunchbox because of the endless possibilities and your child will love it because it suits their style! The lunchbox collection at Sweet Mady's Paper continues to grow, so if you do not see what you are looking for, just email them your idea and they will be happy to create a free sample for you.

OBLI Organics

OBLI Organics was founded by two sisters, one with two young children and the other expecting her first… both of whom have strong career experience in marketing. Both looking for an opportunity to do work that mattered in a creative environment while keeping family a priority. An organic clothing company that allowed them the opportunity to be stewards of the environment fit the bill.

Both Michelle Young and Melissa Blanco are athletic, well-traveled and blessed to come from a family that appreciates nature and outdoor living. When the family was struck with three cases of breast cancer within a year in 1999, the sisters turned their appreciation for life into a personal education and dedication to organic foods, which became a mainstay for them both. “It doesn’t guarantee our lives will be cancer-free, but making the effort to avoid unnecessary chemicals and pesticides makes sense to us,” said Young.

A dream to form a family company was always a dream that inspired countless discussions during holiday gatherings. During a weekend birthday celebration in April of 2007, Michelle and Melissa discussed a recent episode of Oprah featuring working Moms who started their own successful companies from home. Later that week Melissa forwarded Michelle a link to the Rachel Ray show on “Millionaire Moms” and the very next day the idea for OBLI Organics (an acronym for On Borrowed Land, Inc.) was born.

The idea fit the sisters’ original goals and proved to be a natural outgrowth of their beliefs and lifestyle. After some internet research, Melissa connected with the Organic Trade Association (OTA) and two weeks later the sisters flew to Chicago to attend the OTA’s annual All Things Organic trade show. While at the show, they delved into the new industry attending seminars and workshops on the organic textile movement; walking the show floor and meeting with other retail owners.

Michelle’s advertising agency background following 10 years in resort and club marketing complements Melissa’s position of more than 8 years experience in relationship and marketing management for a Fortune 100 company. Melissa’s specific experience in marketing channels and customer satisfaction is a tremendous asset to launching OBLI Organics. The exciting and most challenging part was learning the retail industry -- something completely new to both of them.

OBLI Organics offers a private line of children’s clothing and doggie fashions produced using only 100% certified organic cotton and manufactured under Fair Trade practices. The sisters wanted to stick to their goal of offering hip and trendy clothing with an “ecolectual” edge in order to appeal to the mainstream. This allows OBLI to educate their clients along with way by providing additional information about living green, buying organic and fair trade practices on the company’s website. OBLI Organics has trademarked the term “ecolectual,” meaning guided or motivated by an intelligent respect for the environment. Michelle and Melissa hope to “spread the ecolectual initiative” and OBLI is the perfect conduit!

“It’s not always realistic to expect everyone to buy organic and live “green” all the time,” says Melissa. “However, everyone making small efforts can return big results. This is the message we want to send.”