Tiny Oranges – Fresh, fun blog for OC moms

I wish I had better images to post on this one, but The Baby Guy at the OC Swap Meet doesn’t have a website (yet…looks like it is in the works!) In any case, he is located in the J row (#240) at the OC swap meet. If you are like me and get overwhelmed by the swap meet, here is how to find him!    Park, enter, turn right, look on the ground at the letters until you reach “J”, turn down the ”J” aisle and he can be found on the right hand side.   I love his shopping cart/high chair covers.  They are big, cute, plush and come in lots of cute fabrics (many Hawaiian themed, which I think is cute for OC.)   I was a total germ-phobe my daughter’s first year, so I took my shopping cart cover everywhere!  Still do!  They even fit the Costco carts.   At only $38, they make a great shower gift.   He also sells many bibs, blankies, diaper organizers, as well as custom crib bedding.    I also love his big oversized bibs that are covered in plastic with little catch alls at the bottom.   We used it a ton when she was learning to eat solids and it was so easy to clean because you just wipe off the plastic and don’t have to throw it in the wash every time.  

The Baby Guy * Gerry Dominici
J-240 at the Orange County Marketplace * Costa Mesa, CA, every Sat. & Sun. Click here for directions.

Have a great weekend everyone!  I will see you back on Monday with another fun giveaway!

B.Y.O.G, which stands for Bring Your Own Gown, is the hip alternative to the boring, used hospital gown!  These cute gowns come in lots of fun prints, have removable bows, snaps in the back for full coverage, and easy to unsnap sleeves for nursing.   Is anyone willing to admit they watched Tori & Dean (yes, that would be the Tori Spelling reality show on Oxygen)?  I will admit it,  I got sucked right in this past summer!  Tori was wearing a B.Y.O.G (just did my fact check on the B.Y.O.G. website) when she delivered her daughter.  She wore the Havana Rose print gown with a sassy hot pink bow,  so much cuter than those old faded hospital numbers!  And, isn’t this also a great, uinique idea for a baby shower gift?    

Hooray!  It’s a Tiny Giveaway!  B.Y.O.G. is giving away a free gown (a $95 value) to one lucky winner!  If you can’t use it for yourself, enter anyway, because wouldn’t this make for a great gift?   To enter (one entry per person), send me an email to giveaways@tinyoranges.com.  In the email, put BYOG in the subject line, include your first name and last initial, and tell me which print is your fav!   Click here to see the cute fabrics.   You can enter all week, just make sure your email is in before 5pm PST on Friday, Oct. 10th.   Winner can select their favorite print (subject to availability!)    Good luck!

For those of you who have been reading my blog for awhile (THANK YOU), you have already been introduced to my love, Erin Condren, divine goddess of the cutest personalized stationery EVER.

Let me remind you that you can get $20 off any one time order of $100 or more by using the coupon code TINYORANGES upon checkout!  

It has an 18-month in advance spread, so you can plan ahead, and then the daily calendar is broken down into 3 boxes: morning / day / night.  I love that, because it’s how I organize my days in my head.    It comes with all kinds of fun goodies…a laminated bookmark with your name on it,  stickers that have things like “birthday! mani/pedi! dr. appt.!  party! shower! ” amongst many others (including blank ones)  you can peel and stick on the calendar days.   There are also “let’s get together” cards for playdates, emergency personalized gift labels (for when you don’t have a card), and an inspiring quote to start each month.  This makes a perfect holiday gift or anytime gift.  Order one for yourself now so you can start your 2009 planning before the crazy holiday season!     

Personal note: Happy, happy birthday to my wonderful mom!  We love you!   Have a super spectacular day and we can’t wait to celebrate tonight!  xoxo

Wee Gallery! I love this company and their products…be prepared to fall in love yourself! Wee Gallery was founded by a couple after reading up on infant development after the birth of their son. Captivated by the fact that newborns view the world initially in black and white, 12 – 15 inches from their parent’s faces, they expanded on this to create a hip black and white gallery to delight and entertain newborns.

I love getting the Art Cards as gifts for newborn babies. I remember the early days when I was searching for things to entertain her during those endless hours spent hanging out on the living room floor!   The bold black and white images and their repeating patterns are made to captivate and play to the baby’s visual strengths. I also love the accompanying photo mobile, where you can clip the cards on.  Such a fun, modern twist to the traditional mobile.

Another favorite is the Wee Gallery Wall Graphics. Each collection features a different terrain for easy decorating. The oversized, self-adhesive, removable decals can be repositioned with no damage to walls – just peel and stick to create custom wallscapes. Something fun I recently discovered, these decals are not just for nurseries! You can use them for play rooms or other rooms too! One day I looked at the bare wall above her toy storage ottomans in our family room, and thought it could use a little wee punch! We chose the Sea decals, and Emma and I had a ball creating our own “under the sea” scene right in our own family room. It looks so cute and we had so much fun doing it together. Best part is that it is TOTALLY removable so one day when we want to relocate our little sea friends, it is quick and easy.

Hooray! It’s a Tiny Giveaway! Wee Gallery is giving away 5 (yes! 5!) of the Farmyard Wrapped Canvas Sets to 5 lucky Tiny Oranges readers (valued at $60/each.) The wrapped canvases are a colorful, engaging addition to any child’s room. Each 9×12″ piece is printed with UV-resistant inks on high-quality canvas, so they’ll last for years. With no glass, they’re safe for children’s rooms, and the 1.5″ thick wood framing makes each one pop from the wall.

To enter, send an email (one entry per person!) to giveaways@tinyoranges.com with WEE GALLERY in the subject line.  In the email, include your name, mailing address, and the answer to this question: What are the first names of the couple that founded Wee Gallery? Hint: Answer can be found on their website!   You can enter all week, just make sure your entry is in before 5pm PST on Friday, August 29th.    Winners will be chosen at random over the weekend and posted next Monday.   Check back then to see if you have won! 

The Adventures of Kirra & Rincon Li’l Kids, Big Waves is such a cute book for our So Cal kiddos.  My daughter loves the bright pictures and melodic prose and this mommy loves the positive messages throughout like eating healthy snacks, picking up trash on the beach and appreciating friends and nature (not to mention the inspiring “girl power” when Kirra is the first to catch a perfect barrel wave!)  If  you are wondering where the names came from, Kirra is a famous surf spot in Australia, and Rincon is a surf break near Santa Barbara.  The book was written by a married couple and inspired by their love of the ocean, surfing and the peace of mind found while enjoying the beach.  You can buy the book on the Kirra & Rincon website.   And, speaking of beaches, for those So Cal famillies out there, what are your favorite beaches to take your kids to??