Tiny Oranges – Fresh, fun blog for OC moms

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! 

One of my favorite, most used gifts I received when I had my daughter was my pink polka dot diapees & wipees bag (top left above.)   It is a unique bag that  fits a travel size wipee container along with 2 to 4 diapees perfectly.   I love that you can grab it and go, and  move it from diaper bag to regular purse to the stroller with ease.  It is also so nice to have the diapers and wipes together and organized.   Say it with me gals, “no more wadded up diapees in the bottom of my bag amongst crushed Cheerios!” I give these as gifts to new moms all the time, as I know firsthand just how much use they will get out of it!  Plus, aren’t the fabrics just so cute and hip?   Vist the website for retailers or to buy online. 

This is one of my FAVORITE mom inventions!  It is brilliant!   The universal “dwink” box holder fits most all juice boxes and EVEN Capri suns!   I love that my daughter can wander around with her Dwink and not squeeze the juice and get it all over her clothes and the floor!  Amazing product, kudos to Yvonne Huang for dreaming up this awesome product.  Visit www.mydwinkbox.com  to purchase. 

My daughter and I were out and about one morning and stopped into Pomme Bebe in Newport Beach to check it out.  It is not really a restaurant per say, but more of a swanky “tasting bar” complete with colorful space-age high chairs for the tiniest of patrons!  She pulled up a stool and placed her order.   Turkey meatballs, straight up, please.   The coolest thing about Pomme Bebe is that your baby or toddler can taste the food before purchasing.  During your visit, you can enjoy the loungey play area with European style toys and colorful ottomans.  I loved the decor, and I love the philosophy behind this company.   Totally fresh, organic foods for little ones, packaged in environmentally friendly containers.  Make sure to try the   chicken nuggets cut into fun shapes like giraffes and stars.  Your little one won’t miss the  fried, breaded outer layer and it will make YOU feel good to serve chicken nuggets that are truly healthy!     

Place your order online or by phone for home delivery or easy curbside pick-up.   Bon appetit little pomme bebes! 

I will admit it.  I am a stationery fanatic.  There is nothing I love more than writing on a personalized note card or receiving some sort of deliciously cute piece in the mail.   That being said, I MUST introduce you to my new love, Erin Condren.   With her bright colors and happy designs, her personalized stationery makes a great gift (or a gift for yourself!)  One of my favorites are her gift label stickers - such a cute, fun way to personalize a gift and you don’t have to attach a separate card (saving time!) My favorite gift label saying goes, “Just a little something from…(and you fill in with your names)”   I also love her personalized note cards to give as a gift for new babies.    What new little one doesn’t deserve their first darling stationery flaunting their new name?   And, you know it will make the tired mommy that much happier when writing those million “thank you’s!” You have to check out this site, it will make you happy just visiting it.  After all, their motto is: “Make everyday a happy day!”
And, know what is going to make you REALLY happy?  Erin Condren is offering $20 off your next order of $100 or more for Tiny Oranges readers!!!!!    When checking out, enter TINYORANGES in the gift vouchers/discount coupon box, and click “redeem” and $20 will be taken off your order!    Thanks to Erin and her amazing team!  Happy shopping!