January 2012
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Great advice on when your child is being... →
We all have days where we feel like our kids are being so awful, disrespectful, etc. to us or their friends. We have all been there and are so embarrassed. Unfortunately, we tend to react to their angry words and yelling by doing just the same thing back to them, or we punish them. What are we really teaching our children then? Obviously, they are frustrated and they have not learned or been given...
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Save 30% NOW through January 30th, 2012 →
What can I tell you? It has been two weeks since I last posted…I know, I have not been the best lately, BUT, this will make my customers happy!
January Special:
Save 30% now for the next two weeks on your ENTIRE ORDER! Shop now, details below….
It has been a busy and crazy Fall/Winter so far! My youngest daughter just turned 3 and she is so particular. She refuses to wear pants...
December 2011
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Cool site: Looking for a way to fund your new... →
I just found out about a great site called Kickstarter.com. It is a place you can go if you need money to start up a business idea or get money to fund your specific cause. Take a look at all the creative people and/or groups of people out there that have received money to fund their projects. What a concept! I will have to start thinking of something myself…it beats having to get a...
Been a LONG TIME!
Hi, Everyone! Wow! I can’t believe we are soon approaching the year 2012. I don’t know where the time has gone! It has been a bit hectic lately. What can I fill you in on? I recently had Pneumonia and I did not think it would take this long to recover. I am back to feeling good, but still feel tired and because I have not been at the gym for over two weeks, my energy is on the low...
November 2011
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Hot Nail Polish Colors for a great cause! →
This past summer, I was reading an article in the 201 Magazine (Bergen County, NJ monthly magazine) and was very impressed by one girl’s ambition and desire to keep her father’s memory alive and raise money for an important cause.
A young girl, Phoebe, just 16, came up with an idea to sell bright, vibrant colored nail polish to raise money for cancer research. When she was only 11...
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THANK YOU! Plus, great baby gift items ON SALE! →
Thank you to everyone who made purchases this past month in October! A portion of the sales will go to help stop breast cancer. We appreciate your purchases and in turn helping to find a cure soon.
We have some great sale items this week, come check them out! With these prices, they won’t last long.
These TWO great sweater sets by TRUMPETTE (YES, the famous sock sets) are fabulously...
October 2011
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October is Breast Cancer awareness month! →
A percentage of sales this month is going towards cancer research, so each sale we make, is helping out others, please come and check out our baby gifts and accessories. We ship usually next day, but we are a family owned and operated business (stay at home Mom with three kids) so if I can’t do it next day, it will definitely be within two-three days maximum.
We have some great new products...
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Gilad Shalit →
What a day! I am so thrilled that Gilad Shalit’s prayers have been answered! I can’t even imagine being in captivity with such monsters (Hamas), for even five minutes, let alone over five years!
I don’t usually write politics, because truthfully, I am not into politics, but this has been a story of a very young Israeli soldier taken into captivity when he was only 19 years old,...
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Baby Name Site---- Very Cool! →
Tonight I was just curious about what the most popular baby names of 2011 was, yeah, I know, “don’t I have better things to do with my time?” Do you really want me to answer that? I have a million and one things I can/should be doing, but this just sounded like more fun! LOL.
Well, I came across this neat website called www.babynamesgarden.com and it literally has everything...
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CRAZY BLOWOUT FALL SALE: Baby Dry Goods stroller... →
Now that the weather is getting colder, we need to make sure our babies and toddlers are all bundled up. So, what better time to check out our fabulously reduced BABY DRY GOODS stroller blankets? We have several styles/colors available and they make terrific gifts! Now, only $25.00! They are regularly $38! What a steal!
Below are a few of our designs:
Also, our sophisticated diaper...
September 2011
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Trumpette sock sets & SnackTAXI's now on a HUGE... →
Hi, Everyone!
Now that it is a few weeks into the school year, parents are busy going to Parent Orientations and getting back into the school mode of helping with homework, scrambling with after school activities, carpools and just the normal routines of packing lunches (or if you are lucky enough to have kids who actually are on school lunches and EAT them) and figuring out dinners. I am in the...
"Brat Ban", what are your thoughts? →
Wow! I cannot believe it has been two weeks since I last wrote anything on my blog. What can I catch you up on? Let’s see, the end of the summer was interesting. We went on a great family vacation to Ocean City, MD and then had to evacuate a day early due to the impending hurricane Irene. Then, we came back to our home, only to find it with a flooded basement within two days and power...
August 2011
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Z Daisy BINKIE BUNGEES are back in stock and new... →
Nice to be back on the computer…
Hurricane “Irene” was downgraded to a tropical storm in the Northeast where I live, but it sure did do its damage…luckily, my family and friends are safe (as far as I know!), but we did have a flooded basement and no power for close to 24 hours. We still have no Verizon Phone service, but we have our internet and TV working, THANK G-D for...
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A NATURE lesson for today! →
Over the weekend, while my son and daughter and husband were coming back from synagogue and I was walking with my youngest child for a walk…my oldest daughter came running towards me and said she needed her brother’s bug catcher. I immediately inquired for what? She said, we found a really cool caterpillar and we want to keep it. I said, “oh okay”. She darted home (about...
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New Product available: ART CARDS for BABY: By wee... →
On Sunday, I went to the NYIGF (NY International Gift Fair) in NYC at the Javitz Center and I came across this company called “wee gallery” that has wonderful products. I spoke to the husband/wife team who started their company shortly after their first child was born. You can take a look at all of their products on their website (see URL above and click on it).
I chose to try out...
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Random thoughts at this crazy hour!
Okay, it is now 1:15AM Thursday night (or really Friday morning, depending on how you look at it) and this is what I am thinking about.
Why in G-d’s name am I still up? Am I tired? Hell, yeah! But I always go to sleep late. So, I guess I feel that I am “obligated” to stay up these crazy hours every single night, regardless of what I have to or don’t have to do the next...
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Review: Stefanie Diamond Photography! What a... →
I have the privilege of knowing someone in my community who does phenomenal work in PHOTOGRAPHY! I had long admired photos that she posted on Facebook of her adorable children and always thought, “you know, this girl has a real knack for capturing just the right smile or pose, she should totally start her own photography business”. I even remember mentioning it to her one...
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Enter our GIVEAWAY, now thru August 22nd. GOOD... →
Who doesn’t love giveaways?
I know I do…of course, I don’t enter as many as I would like, b/c time doesn’t allow me, but I do try to and I have won a few things in my life. My friends think I am lucky, I am not so sure…but it is fun to win, I won’t deny that!
Come and join my newest giveaway, Sippi Grip by BooginHead. It is a really clever invention and will...
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Birdhouse PJ's are on sale this week ONLY! Save... →
Looking for a unique, yet practical baby gift? Look no further! We just got in these adorable “Birdhouses” filled with the softest PJ’s for a boy (blue) or a girl (pink). They are available in either size 0-6 months or 12-18 months. They also come with an sweet plush bird toy for the new baby or toddler to play with. So, what are you waiting for? This sale is only available until...
July 2011
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Save 25% off all our products until 11:59PM...
Hi, Everyone!
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend so far. I am happy to say that despite the heat, I managed to walk approximately five plus miles today. So, I am quite proud. I walked with my two daughters (11 and my 2 1/2 year old in the stroller). Naturally, my older daughter complained a bit that it was a long walk, but I went to celebrate a friend having a new baby. There was a...
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"No Kids Allowed Movement"...curious about what... →
Okay, I was just about to close the computer for the evening and came across this article and decided to post it on my blog and hear everyone’s thoughts. It is an interesting topic.
I have to say, I see both sides. What bothers me is that there are people that feel having children around is a nuisance and perhaps for them, it is, but hey, wasn’t he/she once a kid? Even if they never...
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Here is an important word, CONSISTENCY. Why is it... →
Okay, this link will not give you the answer, but I did get your attention, right? I wanted you all to see that there are some great products and we are currently having a SUPER SPECIAL! Take an additional 25% off EVERYTHING! That equals up to great savings. Hurry though, b/c this mega summer sale WON’T last! You have through July 31st, 2011 to take advantage.
Simply enter discount code...
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Check out some of our new products! →
Congratulations to Melissa Phinney on being the winner of the PJ Cupcakes or Wimzik Onesie Giveaway from SIMPLY STACIE that ended on July 5th. Thank you to all the entrants and stay tuned for future giveaways either here or on our website, www.startingoutsmall.com. We will be having another one when we reach 500 fans on our StartingOutSmall facebook fan page, so tell everyone to come and join.
We...
June 2011
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Just wanted to share a parenting moment...
Okay, so for those of us who have children of that “tween” age, we all know what a challenge parenting can be. Well, I just wanted to share something that happened with my daughter tonight. My DD who is turning 11 next month (I cannot believe, by the way; she is 11 turning 18…). She can be a wonderful girl but when she is not, she can be a real fright! You know that famous...
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Check out a review on my boutique by Simply... →
I was approached by a blogger who works for Simply Stacie’s BABY section, a great blog who does TONS of giveaways and contests and has a great source of information too.
They just posted a review of my online baby boutique, www.startingoutsmall.com and did a great job! Thanks, Nicole!!! Plus there is a great giveaway, enter it in the above URL, if you are not already a facebook fan,...
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Now, a little more reason to "LIKE" doing laundry!
Okay, I am sure many of you read the title to my blog for tonight and thought “MORE” of a reason to like doing laundry…I don’t like it at all. Well, I don’t really enjoy doing all the loads of laundry that piles up in my house either, BUT…
Ever since I purchased a “new style” of TIDE Laundry detergent, I am truly in Heaven! I LOVE the smell of the...
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New Products available! →
We have been very busy over the last few months working on some new ideas, selling out of some inventory and purchasing some new. To add to our Trumpette collection of great sock gift sets, we now have JOHNNY V, come check out these adorable “shoe” socks for babies size 0-12 months. The regular Johnny’s that many of you love so much are on back order right now, check back soon...
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How to keep your baby cool this summer, tips and... →
I came across this article and thought it was worthy of sharing. Most of the information seemed obvious to me, but a few things did surprise me. For example, it said:
Do not use massage oils, petroleum jelly or other moisturisers
In the hot summer months, it is safer to avoid massage oils as they can cause prickly heat or infantile eczema if not washed off properly. However, if you would like...
May 2011
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New Products: Take a look on our website →
Okay, now that we are back on track with more stock in our Baby Aspen collection, we have also decided to add two new adorable products:
Caterpillar Crawlers and Jakka the Giraffe Little Expeditions Plush Rattle Lovie with Crinkle Leaf (wow! that is a real mouthful; I had to cut it down for the website, LOL!)
Here are pictures and descriptions of them: They make great gifts for new babies, they...
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10% Tuesdays is coming up very soon!!!! (actually... →
This week, we are running a special on Baby Dry Goods’s stroller blankets, only $29.99, regular price is $38 and burp cloth (set of 2) is only $17.99, regular price is $22, that is a savings of close to 25%!
Also, don’t forget, Tuesdays, if you purchase $30 or more in gifts, you get an additional 19% off of your purchase, so why delay? Stock up on great baby boy or baby girl gifts...
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10% Tuesdays is coming up very soon!!!! (actually... →
This week, we are running a special on Baby Dry Goods’s stroller blankets, only $29.99, regular price is $38 and burp cloth (set of 2) is only $17.99, regular price is $22, that is a savings of close to 25%!
Also, don’t forget, Tuesdays, if you purchase $30 or more in gifts, you get an additional 10% off of your purchase, so why delay? Stock up on great baby boy or baby girl gifts...
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It has been a very busy week at work! →
WOW! It has been a busy week at StartingOutSmall this week, no complaints, just tiring. Stay tuned for gift basket availability coming soon. If you have any custom gift basket orders you want for your work or company, feel free to send us an email and we will get it together for you as soon as possible. We can arrange gift baskets as small as $50 and as high as …whatever you choose…
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No working scale in the house!
Okay, so it has been almost a week since I started to eat healthier and start to exercise again. I joined the local JCC near my house and although last week, I was not able to go, my older daughter was sick, etc. I did do exercising, mowed the lawn, gardened, took 1 hour walks, etc. Anyway, I have no “working scale” in the house. I am not sure that is a good or a bad thing. I do...
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CLEAN EATING! one of my new health changes...
Now that Passover is behind me, I decided to take charge of my “bad” eating habits. As of May 2nd, I have decided to join a gym again and exercise regularly. But, my more difficult lifestyle change; I am aiming to start eating “clean”. As my sister in law explained to me, it is a healthier way of eating. So, of course, I immediately type in Clean Eating in the search space...
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10% off on Tuesdays! Starting 5/3! Also, Connie... →
This Tuesday, the long awaited 10% TUESDAYS begin. Any order of $30.00 or more is eligible to receive 10% off during the checkout process.
Simply enter discount code 10ontuesday.
Happy shopping! We have many products on sale so we can make room for more new inventory. So, if you need a baby shower gift, a new baby gift or simply can’t resist something special for your own little bundle,...
April 2011
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Z Daisy Binkie Bungee Clips (Paci Clips) on SALE! →
Making room for more inventory, our ever popular Z Daisy Binkie Bungee Clips are on a super sale! Come check them out…our styles are going fast. Get them at this great price while you can. Only $9.95 for the regular styles and only $10.95 for the eco friendly styles…Normally priced at $12 and $16 respectively.
One of the best things about these particular binkie bungee clips is that...
RARE BOOKS: Can anyone help me out?
Hi All,
I have been selling brand new or like new and rare books on Amazon.com and Half.com for many years now. I have a lot of classics and also some hard to find books as well.
Many children books too, so for all of you who shop on my online boutique, www.startingoutsmall.com and would like to also purchase some great finds, come check out my books that I sell.
On Amazon.com I am listed under...
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New products just in! Binkmeisters, Kuff-its and... →
Hi, Family, Friends and all Fans,
We are very excited to let you know about our newest products by a wonderful company called BUTI BAG. This company makes unique products that are functional and funky. Please take a look at our 3 newest products!
Kuff-Its
Enhance your pants. Patent pending.
There is a new fun way to enhance your kids’ pants with kuff-its iron-on pant cuffs! Put them on to...
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Product Review: "CAROUSEL DREAMS - A collection of... →
Everyone loves music, right? But when it comes to your own children, are you more choosy about what you pick for them to listen to? I know many Moms and/or Dads, especially with their first baby love to choose music that is classic, such as famous nursery rhymes, classical music such as the greats, Beethoven, Mozart or Brahm’s Lullaby, so this CD that I reviewed is also a GREAT collection...
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Product Review: BABYOFMIND: "Eye Games for Baby" →
We all know about games for babies, toddlers and children, but what about “eye games for babies”?
Let me introduce you to a very unique concept created by a very talented individual named Cheryl Postrozny. She is the artist, designer and creator of Baby of Mind, an independent publishing company focused on providing innovative visual aids in the form of image books and wall art for...
March 2011
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TWIST & POUT is now available and selling like... →
Hi, Everyone! We are very excited to announce the launching on our website of our newest product, TWIST & POUT! They have sold very well at our debut boutique a couple of weeks ago and we have another one coming up this Sunday. So, get them while they are still available. Great gifts for MOMS, GIRLS, TWEENS, etc. Deciding on which one/s you want will be your hardest part!
Each of the LIP...
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Random Thoughts... →
I can’t believe I have been so bad about my blogging. How do other busy at home or work at home moms manage to find time? I am lucky if I get dressed first thing in the morning; in fact, I took my hubby to the bus stop this morning in my PJ’s along with my toddler….in her PJ’s and boots. (that is what she wanted to wear, even though there is no snow right now). I am...
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