The Biz: The Grapevine

Whether preschoolers are riding in the sunny back seat, playing on the beach, or learning to snow ski, the sun can be damaging to their eyes. Putting sunscreen on children has become second nature for parents, but protecting little eyes is equally as important. The trick to getting young children to don a pair of sunglasses is to offer them a pair they will actually wear! TYCS Enterprises in Chicago is a family-owned and operated business that makes colorful, cool sunglasses toddlers adore.

Charming Hawaii is an appealing, colorful line of children’s jewelry that encourages awareness of the harmony found in natural surroundings. This specialty line of polymer clay jewelry is enhanced with the playfulness of adorably charming critters with warm, welcoming personalities and tropical flowers in bold, vibrant colors. Charming Hawaii brings to life joyful, effervescent themes that perfectly express the contagious spirit of “Aloha.”

New parents don’t have to lose their own sense of style just because they have a baby! In fact, with all the accessories and childcare essentials parents tote around to care for an infant, there are more opportunities than ever for moms and dads to express themselves. berybaby is an ultra-stylish and fun accessory collection created by new mom, Holly Smith, that provides plenty of function without skimping on the fashion!

Melanie Anderson is first an artist; she began the koochi ku line to create wearable pieces of art. With an eye toward European style, her pieces are well crafted, beautiful, and affordable. Inspired by the birth of her son, she followed her passion for vibrant colors and began making high-style wool jackets and accessories for children. Melanie individually designs and creates each item, and takes great personal pride in each article carrying the koochi ku label.