Items tagged “Boys”

The Giggle Guide™ introduces our exclusive “Ask The Moms” series. We’ve surveyed 26 mothers, living throughout the United States and Canada, about today’s children’s market and the products they purchase. We’re kicking things off with a question to help everyone get to know the moms, and their purchasing influences, a little better:

What are the primary ways you discover new children’s products?

The Giggle Guide® takes a look at changes in cotton diapers! We discover the real scoop on the cloth vs. disposable debate, and find some of the “cons” about cloth are just a lot of poop. Learn more of the facts about the budgetary and environmental benefits of cloth diapering. Retailers could help their bottom line by offering a selection of cotton diapering products for your eco-responsible customers.

Let me set the stage for the theme on my blog. James and I have had endless conversations on what is considered “good” behavior with our children. If you have never had a pet, not just an animal you have around the house, then you don’t fully understand the similarities between the two. Hopefully I can explain.

The city council of Chicago voted on May 13, 2009 to ban the use of BPA in all beverage and food containers labeled for use by children under the age of three. The ban was approved after stricter legislation that included all children’s products was defeated. The ban will apply to all containers sold after January 31, 2010. Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a chemical used during the manufacturing process that hardens plastic. The chemical has been linked to developmental delays as well as an increase in certain types of cancers and diabetes.

Want to relate to tweenagers? The Giggle Guide™ talks to Kristen Taylor about Juvie, her shop dedicated to all things tween. She makes shopping for this niche group easier. Here’s a Retail Reality check on this special market. It’s challenges, strategies, key brands, marketing tips and successes. Juvie shows how being cool can become a hot spot for pre-teens … and their parents!

A good day is when you laugh. Several times a day, if possible. Or at least a hearty giggle. Since our business is everything to do with children, The Giggle Guide™ wants to start sharing how funny kids are. Children bring joy, laughter and an oftentimes hysterical view of life. Let’s celebrate their sense of humor.

How has a child made you laugh, smile, or giggle today? E-mail your real-life laughs to . I want to start a regular “Giggle of the Day” column!

A giggle from my past, to get started:

I had to post this picture today courtesy of Jason Munford. It’s of my son Ryan #11 scoring a touchdown, but it’s the ref that makes the picture. The opponent missed the tackle, rolled, and the ref had to jump….so cool. And great job Ryan…you truly are a stud!
I’m still working on this big custom safari themed order which I’m hoping to post some pictures of tomorrow…so please check back. Have a great day- Marnie V.

Hello….just taking a break from a HUGE custom job I’m working and I need to step away from for a little bit. I’ve been showing little bits of my home every couple of weeks and today I’m bringing you my youngest son Austin’s room. He is a serious trinket collector, football lover, book reader, and the sweetest 9 yr. old ever! The letter A above I made when we first moved in, the wood came from scraps that my house was built with. Oh and the foot on the wall…that’s a football fathead…of course.

Good Gracious!

Here’s a list of the celebrities who took the time to send personal thank-you notes this April for their BopStarBaby Celebrity Baskets:

  • Lisa Bonet (The Cosby Show), who received a BabyMakes3 basket in January ΄09.
  • Deborah Cox (singer), who received a BabyMakes3 basket in March ΄09.
  • Nicole Pantenburg & Kenny “BabyFace” Edmonds, who received a BabyMakes3 basket in November ΄08.
Contact: MaryLenore Arsenault / (647) 382-7827

The CPSC has just released a 28 page PDF document to help sellers of used children’s products understand the CPSIA and existing regulations:

CPSC Handbook for Resale Stores and Product Resellers

While it’s directed at the sale of used products, it certainly contains more “digestible” information on the CPSIA then most of government publications. Smile

Celebrity Baby Yard Sale

to be held Saturday, May 30th from 8 AM – 4PM in the Garden at the Sportsmen’s Lodge Hotel 12825 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, California Phone 800.821.8511/818.769.4700

Contact: MaryLenore Arsenault / (647) 382-7827

I have always heard the advice, “Do what you love!” As a partner in a successful ad agency and marketing director at Earnshaw’s, I often got to do what I maybe kinda liked. At least I knew I was using some of my G-given talents. I have always been drawn to the creative side of marketing, primarily on the word side (since I found out in high school I could not draw well enough to be commercial).

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