KIDS BIRTHDAY, PARTY

How To Throw A Dino-Mite Dinosaur Birthday Party

Dinosaur Birthday Party Ideas

Throw a totally dino-mite party with these awesome dinosaur birthday ideas! Dress the part in one of our  personalized dinosaur birthday t-shirts and a cool, colorful tail. Once you’ve worked up an appetite stomping around, herbivores and carnivores alike will get a kick out of refueling with one of these fun dino cookies. Say thanks (or “RAAAAAAAWR,” if you’re speaking dinosaur) by decorating your favors with these customized stickers that you can even print from home! Or tuck some tiny gifts into a reusable favor bag, these ones come in two fun color options.

 

Are you planning a dinosaur party for your psycho-saurus? We love seeing your photos, share with #psychobabyonline!

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GIFT GUIDES

Star Wars Gifts For The Truly Obsessed Family

Star Wars Gifts for the Whole Family

Star Wars Mr. & Mrs. Wedding Sign |  R2D2 Printed Rug |  Personalized Jedi Family Shirts by Psychobaby| Personalized Jedi Master Mug by Psychobaby |  Death Star Waffle Iron

If you or someone you love speaks Wookiie, uses a lightsaber as a nightlight, or has a pet Ewok, you’re in the right place – these are the absolute most perfect gifts for a Star Wars obsessed family!

“I love you.”
“I know.”
Celebrate the union of the couple whose love transcends time and space with this awesomely intergalactic wooden Mrs. & Mr. sign, available in every color under the sun!

For Padawan playtime, this R2D2 printed rug is a perfect choice, when you’re working on an epic Lego set or pretending your bedroom is actually Tattooine.

No need for matching robes when your entire squad can suit up in matching t-shirts!  All sizes available for babies, kids, women & men.

Every Jedi needs the force with them, the force of a strong cup of coffee.

Start the day off right for everyone in the fam with this amazing Death Star waffle maker. Smother the Dark Side in maple syrup. And then eat the whole dang thing.

And in case you’re throwing a party for a young jedi, how about these personalized party favors bags & stickers?

Click here to see all our rad gifts for Jedi lovin’ dads, moms & kiddos

…and for even more far, far, away inspo, check out our Star Wars themed Pinterest board here:

Star Wars Gifts & Party Ideas

BABY NAMES

2016’s Best (& Weirdest) Celebrity Baby Names

Celebrity Baby Names of 2016

Celebrity baby names just keep getting better (& weirder) every year! While we will always have a soft spot for baby Apple, little Suri and good old Pilot Inspektor, here is our Super Epic list of 2016’s Quirkiest Celeb Baby Names (from A-Z!)

  • Arrow Rhodes (girl) – one of Jensen and Danneel Ackles twins
  • Auden James Ellis boy – Kelsey Grammer and wife Kayte
  • Ashe Olsen Myers (boy) – Seth Meyers and wife Alexi Ashe
  • A’mei Kazuko Grandberry (girl) – Omarion and Apryl Jones
  • Amada Lee Gosling (girl) – actress Eva Mendes and dreamboat Ryan Gosling
  • Boomer (boy) – Michael Phelps and his wife Nicole
  • Caleb Kelechi Asomugha (boy) – Kerry Washington and husband Nnamdi Asomugha

Daddy Mick Jagger's eighth baby Deveraux Octavian Basil Jagger

Deveraux Octavian Basil Jagger

  • Daisy Josephine Sudeikis – actress Olivia Wilde and actor Jason Sudeikis
  • Deveraux Octavian Basil Jagger (boy) – Mick Jagger and his girlfriend Melanie Hamrick
  • Dream Renee Kardashian – Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian
  • Dusty Rose Levine – Singer Adam Levine and model Behati Prinsloo
  • Dimitri Portwood Kutcher (boy) – Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis
  • Elias (boy) – Michael Buble and wife Luisana Lopilato
  • Exodus Simmons (boy) – DMX & girlfriend Desiree Lindstrom
  • Florence May King (girl) – Joe King of the Fray and wife Candice Accola
  • Frances Laiz Setta Schenkkan (girl) – Morena Baccarin and Ryan Atwood (ok, Ben McKenzie)
  • Georgia James – “Step by Step” actress Christine Lakin and husband Brandon Breault
  • Greyson Valor Mathews – Jenni “JWoww” Farley and husband Roger Mathews

TI & baby Heiress Harris

Heiress Harris

  • Hero (boy) – Terrence Howard and his wife, Mira Pak
  • Heiress Harris (girl) – rapper T.I. and (as of now) wife Tameka Harris
  • Isaiah Sion Robert Nesta Marley – Orly Agai and husband Ziggy Marley
  • Izzy Oona Murphy (girl) – Eddie Murphy and girlfriend Paige Butcher
  • Journey River (boy) — Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green
  • Kirra Max Bohan (girl) – actress Audrina Patridge and husband Corey Bohan

singer John Legend with Chrissy Teigen and baby Luna Simone!:

Luna Simone

  • Luna Simone – Chrissy Teigen and singer John Legend
  • Leonardo Ángel Charles Baldwin – actor Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria
  • Lula Rose (girl) – Liv Tyler and fiance Dave Gardner
  • Mabel – Russell Brand
  • Major James Martino (boy) – Eva Amurri and her husband, Kyle Martino,
  • Minka Jagger (girl) – “Shark Tank” star Daymond John and girlfriend Heather Taras
  • Ode Mountain DeLorenzo Malone (boy) – “Hunger Games” actress Jena Malone
  • Onyx Solace (girl) – Alanis Morissette and husband Mario “Souleye” Treadway
  • Odin Reign Carter (boy) – Backstreet Boy Nick Carter and wife Lauren Kitt
  • Ray (girl) – Lisa Ling and husband Dr. Paul Song
  • Remington Alexander boy – singer Kelly Clarkson and husband Brandon Blackstock
  • Rocco Robin Cannavale – actress Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale
  • River Rocket (boy) – chef Jamie Oliver
  • Shaffer Chimere Smith Jr (boy) – Ne-Yo & wife Crystal Smith
  • Story Goldberg (boy) – Soleil Moon Frye and producer husband Jason Goldberg
  • U – U is for UNKNOWN! Norah Jones gave birth but kept the baby’s gender and name a secret
  • Violet – actress Emily Blunt and actor John Krasinski
  • Vera Audrey de Ravin-Bilitch (girl) – Emilie de Ravin and boyfriend Eric Bilitch
  • Wilder Grace Leonard (girl) – actress Alison Pill and actor Joshua Leonard
  • X – we’re giving X to the still unannounced name of the second daughter of notoriously private actors Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. There also didn’t seem to be any celeb babies born this year with wacky N, P, Q or T names. Know any? Clue us in!
  • York Banks Asla (boy) – Tyra Banks and her boyfriend Erik Asla
  • Zeppelin Bram (boy) – the other twin baby of Jensen and Daneel Ackles

There you go, A-Z! So out of all of these, what’s your favorite cool crazy name of 2016? Also, did we miss any good celeb babies? Let us know, and HAPPY 2017!

CHRISTMAS, RECIPES

Cozy Hot Cocoa Recipes For The Family

Hot chocolate recipes

These yummy hot chocolate recipes will co-co-cozy up your cocoa this Christmas eve! Because these are *very* special recipes for big kids only. (Like, over 21 kids.) We’re pretty sure Santa won’t mind if his cup has a little extra somethin’ somethin’ in it!

Here’s an easy (under 21) kid-approved recipe for basic hot chocolate from Martha Stewart / @marthastewart:


INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cinnamon stick, 6 sprigs fresh mint, or 2 split vanilla bean (optional)
  • 10 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate, cut into small pieces
  • Whipped cream, for serving (optional

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat milk to scalding in a medium saucepan. Add cinnamon, mint, or vanilla, if desired. Let steep 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat; strain, and return to saucepan. Reheat milk; using a whisk, stir in chocolate until melted and milk is frothy. Serve immediately with a dollop of whipped cream garnished with chocolate shavings, if desired.

And now the fun part! Choose your booze and get merry with one of these grown-up variations!

1. Sherry Hot Cocoa from Rachel Ray / @rachaelraymag

2. Salted Butterscotch Hot Chocolate from Serious Eats / @seriouseats

3. Gingerbread Hot Cocoa from A Beautiful Mess / @abeautifulmess

And we swear any of these recipes taste a little better in your very own personalized mug… click here for our favorite snowman mug and a bunch of other awesome designs!

BABY NAMES

9 Cool Winter Baby Names

Brr! Here are our top winter baby names, inspired by this chilly season, the holidays, and all that snow we get here in Chicago!

  • Aspen – a pretty tree name and a fun winter ski vacation destination!
  • Nicholas – just like Jolly Old Saint Nick, a classic Christmas-y name that holds up in all seasons.
  • Bianca – this exotic name is not only super pretty, it is Italian for “white” – very snowy!
  • Collins – Gaelic for “holly”. Uncommon as a first name and we love it!
  • Noelle – French for “Christmas” – ’nuff said!
  • Holly – a nature name – for the seasonal green shrub with brightly colored red berries
  • Gabriel – in the biblical Christmas story, Gabriel is the name of the angel who visited Mary
  • Neve – means “snow” in Italian and Portuguese – double winter whammy!
  • Tannon – from “tanne,” the German word for “fir tree” (like the Christmas carol, O Tannenbaum!)

Do you know a baby with a cool winter name? Let us know!

If you need a last minute gift, we can hook you up with an instant gift certificate, just click here! Happy holidays!

RECIPES, THANKSGIVING

5 Amazing Pies For Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Pie Recipes

Clockwise from top right: Chicago’s Bang Bang Pie’s Butterscotch Meringue (for when you don’t want to bake!) | Joy The Baker’s Bourbon Pear Pumpkin Pie |  The Pioneer Woman’s Nantucket Cranberry Pie | Smitten Kitchen’s Pumpkin Pie |  Rachael Ray’s Apple Pie (click links for recipes!)

It’s high time for pie time! Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we’ve gathered up a few amazing recipes for some tasty T-Day pies. Can’t bake any of these delicious pies without a pie plate! Check out our new glass etched pie plates and bakeware, and stay tuned, more designs are coming soon for the holiday!

THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving Decor & Gift Round-Up

Thanksgiving Decor & Gift Round-Up1. Mini Cookies  |  2. Personalized Little Turkeys Kitchen Towel   $12.00  |  3. Pumpkin Pie Earrings  | 4. Personalized Football Belly Baby Gown: Brown & White $26.00  |  5. But First, Football Unisex Raglan Shirt $24.00  |  6. Personalized Home Cooking Glass Pie Plate $30.00  |  7. Personalized Little Turkeys Throw Pillow $25.00  |  8. Crocheted Turkey

Hey all you little turkeys! Better get your stretchiest pants ready, because T-Day is coming up SOON! We picked a few of our favorite Thanksgiving gift ideas – our Personalized Little Turkeys Kitchen Towel is THE best hostess gift if you’re heading to someone elses house for dinner. Gobble up these almost too cute to eat mini cookies or bake up your most famous pumpkin pie in our etched glass Home Cooking Pie Plate!

Check out all our cute family Thanksgiving gifts now, before you’re asleep on the couch “watching” football!

SPORTS

World Series Madness! A Baseball Roundup

World Series gifts and baseball gifts for Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians fans

1. Personalized Lil’ Cub Baseball T-Shirt $20.00  | 2. Cubs art print  |  3. Chicago Cubs nail decals |  4.  Coach Dad Shirt Set: Baseball $32.00  |  5. North Side Chicago Bib  $14.00  |  6. Cleveland Indians coaster set  |  7. Personalized Baseball Christmas Ornament  $18.00  |  8.  Cleveland Indians dog bandana

#GoCubsGo! We can’t believe our hometown team is in the WORLD SERIES! No matter what happens, we’re just excited our boys got so far, so here are a few of our favorite Cubby gifts for everyone in the fam. We even threw in a couple picks for you Cleveland supporters out there. And if you’re not a superfan of either of these teams, you can still have a very merry home-run of a Christmas with our Personalized Baseball Christmas Ornament – printed with any name you want!  Check out all our awesome personalized baseball gifts here and let us know who you think is going to win! (Cubs, DUH!)

POLITICS

The Great Debate: Politics In The Kitchen!

Political Gifts for Democrats and Republicans

Clockwise from top left

1. Vote Republican 2016 Mug $16.00  |  2. Election cookie decorating set |  3. Hillary Is My Homegirl Mug $14.00  |  4. Personalized Republican Apron $22.00  | 5. Election party straws |  6. Personalized Democrat Apron $22.00  | 7. Personalized Republican Kitchen Towel $12.00  | 8. Election night chalkboard sign & party kit |  9. Personalized Democrat Kitchen Towel $12.00  |

What a crazy election year! We’re gonna stay out of it, but one thing we’re pretty sure donkeys and elephants CAN agree on is they both like election parties! Vote YES on a cute personalized apron/tea towel set to help with your party prep – customizable for members of the G.O.P. & Dems alike. Rock the vote and then rock your election night festivities out with special touches like these cute straws and custom cookies. Of course, you’re gonna need plenty of coffee to see the results come in all night…. so why not fill up one of our funny political mugs? Check out all our political shirts and gifts and…

DON’T FORGET TO VOTE ON NOVEMBER 8TH!!!!

GIFTS FOR HER, TEACHER GIFTS

But First, Coffee! A Coffee Lover’s Round-Up

Funny coffee mugs, coffee coasters, coffee shirts and coffee gifts for the ultimate coffee lover in your life.

1. Coffee Life Coaster Set New $20.00  |  2. Instant Human Racerback Tank Top $22.00  | 3. Coffee Sugar Scrub Cubes  |  4. Coffee Scented Candle  |  5. Joy & Chaos But First, Coffee Mug  $14.00  |  6.  Dark Matter 2Pacas Coffee

We dare you to find a group of people more caffeinated than we are here at P’Baby… well, we know we’re not alone because we started poking around and there are TONS of awesome gift ideas for coffee obsessed people out there! Our new Joy & Chaos coffee coaster set is a perfect holiday gift for someone who can’t get their day started without a cup or four. Pair them with one of our funny coffee mugs and a package of local Chicago roaster Dark Matter’s amazing coffee beans!

Check out more great coffee lover gift ideas here and let us know if you have a fave place to grab a coffee here in Chi-town (or anywhere, we do travel from time to time! (Not to brag or anything, but we’re so insanely lucky to be SURROUNDED by great coffee shops at our Chicago location, including Caffe Streets, 5411 Empanadas at Holiday Jones, Alliance Bakery, Intelligentsia, & good old Starbucks.)