4TH OF JULY, SPRING & SUMMER GIFTS

Summer BBQ Roundup!

Summer Barbecue and Grilling Gifts

1. Fruit Keg Tapping Kit – $19.992. DIY Dino Corn-on-the-Cob Holders | 3. Hot Dog Plush Pillow – $14.99 | 4. Personalized Grill Master Apron – $22.00 | 5. Personalized Grill Master Beverage Wrap – $8.00

Summer means BARBECUE! Getcha grill on with our awesome ‘Smokin Hot’ apron and stay chill with a coordinating can coolie. This fruit tap lets you turn a hollowed out watermelon or other melon into a super cute and mega tasty “keg” for your favorite fruit juice or cocktail!

For the kiddos we are in LOVE with this cute hot dog plushie – a perfect pillow to crash out on after a long day in the sun. Before you get the grill going, spend an afternoon making these AWESOME DIY corn holders – you can do dinosaurs, unicorns, horses, anything you’re into!

Click here for more awesome summer stuff – tasty recipes, cool crafts and fun fashion! 

KIDS GIFTS & CLOTHING

Mermaid Gift Ideas

Mermaid gift ideas for girls & grown-ups!
1. Sparkly Mermaid Swim Glasses [via Bling20] | 2. Mermaid Wall Art [via UhOhPasghettio] | 3. Shell Pool Float [via Urban Outfitters] | 4. Mermaid Hair Don’t Care Tank Top [a psychobabyonline.com exclusive item] | 5. Knit Mermaid Doll [via Land of Nod] | 6. Personalized Mermaid Life Drawstring Backpack [a joyandchaosshop.com exclusive item]

Oh, shell-o there, ladies! Here are a few of our favorite fashion picks and accessories to help you live the mermaid life you were born for. For those of us stuck on the shore, these cute decor ideas, clothing and pool swag let us live out our wildest fin-flipping fantasies.

For even more mer-riffic ideas check out our Mermaid Life pinboard!

KIDS GIFTS & CLOTHING, SPRING & SUMMER GIFTS

Shark Gifts For The Family

Cool Shark Gift Ideas for Kids & Adults

Shark week only happens once a year, better make the most of it! This JAW-some round-up features some of our fave fin-tastic fashion & home goods. You’re gonna need a bigger boat for so much shark awesomeness!

Shark Rainbow Crayons by Kages Krayons  |  Personalized Shark Bait Flip Flops by Psychobaby  |  Shark Mug  |  Shark Serving Bowl  Personalized Shark Bait Placemat by Psychobaby | Shark iPhone case Shark SlippersShark Art Print

Check our Shark Pinterest board for more Shark Week/Shark LIFE ideas!

BABY NAMES

Name of the Day: Wesley

I’ve always been a fan of the name Wesley so I was happy to hear our Custom Shop shout out “Is the name Wesley making a comeback?”.Apparently we personalized at least 10 baby gifts today with the name Wesley.

After doing a little research I found out that Wesley is number 126 on this years list of baby boy names. So if you don’t want a name in the top 125, you are good!

I say stay unique, Wesley! There is something cool about not having two (or more) kids look up when your teacher calls your name.

A lot of guys with this cool name:

  1. Wesley Sneijder, Dutch footballer
  2. Wes Craven, film director
  3. Wesley Snipes, actor
  4. Wesley Kimler, Chicago artist

Featured personalized kids tee is J is for Joy.

BABY GIFTS & CLOTHING

Life Is Just a Party: Prince-Inspired Favorites

Prince Inspired & Purple Rain Gift Ideas

Clockwise from the top left: Purple Rain Pillow Cover by TheHenCompany Etsy J is for Joy One-piece by Joy & Chaos |

Prince Lullaby CD by Rockabye BabyPurple Suede Cassie Moccasin by MinnetonkaYour Kiss Anniversary Card by DoodleLove Etsy

Prince Rogers Nelson AKA Prince was an extremely talented actor and musician, loved by people world-wide. We lost him just last week, but we are positive that his legacy will live on. We’ve pulled together some of our favorite Prince-inspired items that will keep the funk in your heart for years to come.

BABY NAMES

Baseball Baby Names

Baseball baby names are a fun way to celebrate your love of our national pasttime! Of course, if you’ve got a brand new P’Baby on the way, your new pasttime is going to be going for a new record of longest time gone without sleep… either way, these 11 cool, sporty baby names are a fun choice for a lil’ left-fielder or future shortstop!

  

  • Babe (Ruth) – born George Herman Ruth, this name is one of the most historical sporty we can think of! Not only is Babe up there in the most famous baseball players ever list, there’s also Babe Zacharias, one of the greatest female athletes of all time!
  • Mickey (Mantle) – Super cute name for a girl, sometimes spelled Micki or Mikki. For a boy this can be short for Michael, however in Mantle’s case, his name was just plain old Mickey! Hey, Mickey!
  • Jackie (Robinson) – more commonly used as a feminine nickname for Jacqueline, Jackie Robinson was born ‘Jack Roosevelt,’ which is a pretty rad name if you ask us.
  • Lou (Gehrig) – Lou’s name took quite a journey, he was born Heinrich Ludwig Gehrig, which evolved into Henry Louis and finally “Lou!” Also can be a nickname for Louisa, Louise or Lucy.
  • Willie (Mays) – could be a nickname for either a little dude named William or a little lady… Wilhemina!
  • Hank (Aaron) – nickname for Henry… this name means “estate ruler.” Or ruler of the outfield, right?!
  • Reggie (Jackson) – love this cute name, short for either Reginald, which means “counsel power,” or the girl’s name Regina, which means “queen.”
  • Ty (Cobb) – in Ty Cobb’s case, Ty is short for Tyrus, which is one of the more unique names we’ve come across! Kind of sounds like Game of Thrones, doesn’t it?
  • Cy (Young) – short for “Cyrus,” which is a Persian name that means “throne.”
  • Yogi (Berra) – Yogi’s real name is Lawrence Peter Berra – perhaps Larry or Pete would be a more realistic choice for your baby boy.
  • Sandy (Koufax) – another solid choice for either gender, whether you’ve got a Sandra, an Alexander, or a Sanford (Koufax’s given name).

Click here to shop our entire collection of awesome baseball baby gifts, baseball t-shirts for kiddos and even some swag for you soccer baseball moms out there!

baby name meanings via nameberry.com

images courtesy of wikipedia.com

KIDS GIFTS & CLOTHING

Batman v. Superman

Batman vs. Superman

Batman V Superman hit the theaters hard last weekend, giving you plenty of time to pledge your allegiance to one of these monolithic superheroes. (Personally, we’re Team Wonder Woman…have you seen those boots?!) But if you had to choose, are you a BatKid or a SuperKid?

Batman

Pros: Cons:
Super Rich No Parents
Sweet Gadgets No Actual Superpowers
Batmobile Constrictive Bat Suit

Superman

Pros: Cons:
Can Fly No Parents
Basically Indestructible Kryptonite Weakness
Awesome Hair Nerdy Alter-Ego

Believe us, the list could be way longer, but we’re paring it down for attention span’s sake! Now regardless of which Team you’re on, we’ve got something for everyone. Like our Bat Spit Crazy Tee that you can personalize with your own alter-ego name or secret identity.  OR our U-R-A Hero Tee to emblazon with the crest of your Kryptonian family (or just your first initial, whatever feels right).

 

And in case you didn’t find the hero gear you were looking for, we’ve got plenty more capes and Super Tees for the modern hero.

And if you have to choose… who’s it gonna be? The Man of Steel or the Dark Night? VOTE BELOW!

KIDS BIRTHDAY, PARTY, RECIPES, SPORTS

Basketball Roundup – March Madness 2016

Basketball Party and Gift Ideas

1. Basketball Cutie Treats by A Girl and a Glue Gun | 2. Basketball Birthday Party Decorations by Party Like Paula |

3. Personalized Basketball Gift Set by Psychobabyonline | 4. The Mug With a Hoop by Uncommon Goods |

5. Blackened Turkey Basketball Sliders by Hungry Happenings | 6. DIY Basketball Game by Meaningful Mama | 7. Basketball Nail Art by Polish Pals |

8. March Madness Party Decorations! (and Snacks) by B Lovely Events | 9. Final Four Basketball Cake by Devour the Blog |

10. Slam Dunk Cookies by Miss CandiQuik | 11. Personalized Name Game Water Bottle: Basketball by Psychobabyonline 

Calling all Basketball Fans: Are you ready for MARCH MADNESS?!?  Games start tonight and just in case you have been designated as the B-Ball Party House, we’ve compiled some awesome snacks, decorations and activities to keep the little ones distracted while you obsessively check your bracket and score ticker…

AND if you like what you see here, we’ve got plenty more to keep your little ballers happy all the way to the Finals! Check out our Play Ball Pinterest Board and hit the court! We mean the couch! Or if you’re feeling really adventurous and hungry – the kitchen!

BABY NAMES

Easter Baby Names

How about an Easter baby name for your springtime P’baby? We love this fun holiday – the cheerful colors, egg hunts, and of course all the candy that seems to materialize out of nowhere! To celebrate, we rounded up this collection of unexpected Easter baby names (with a couple traditional choices thrown in). Does your lil’ chick have a cool Easter name? Let us know, and have a very hoppy holiday!

For your lil’ chick:

  • Pascha – a feminine variant of Pascal (see below)
  • April – Easter might be on the early side this year, but it often comes in April, which makes this a great choice for your spring baby girl!
  • Rachael – traditional Hebrew name which actually means “ewe.” A nice name for your little lady lamb!
  • Palma – pretty Spanish name. evokes the palm fronds associated with Easter.
  • Lily – a beautiful botanical name. Can’t have Easter without some Easter lilies!

For your lil’ chick magnet:

  • Pascal  – classic French name meaning Easter.
  • Arley – the quirkiest on our list, this English name means “from the rabbit meadow.” We predict this name’s populary to skyrocket!
  • Cruz – very hip Spanish name which means “cross.”
  • Peter  – ok, we’re being a little cheesy, but Peter Cottontail is our favorite rabbit!

Put a special spin on your Easter gifts this year – shop our new collection of  custom Easter gift bags and all our cute personalized Easter gifts here!

Personalized Easter Gifts

name meanings courtesy of  nameberry.com

BABY NAMES

Oscar Inspired Baby Names

The 88th Academy Awards is next week, and we couldn’t help but take a look back at previous winners. It’s amazing how far Hollywood has come in less than a century! Here are ten of our favorite “Oscar-winning” names – perfect if you have theatrical aspirations for your P’Baby!

       

 

  • Meryl Streep – With 19 total (wow!), she’s scored more nominations than anyone else in Oscar history! Meryl took home Best Actress awards for Sophie’s Choice and The Iron Lady, and a Best Supporting Actress award for her role in Kramer vs. Kramer.
  • Jodie Foster – winner of two Best Actress awards for The Accused and Silence of the Lambs.
  • Katharine Hepburn – winner of four Best Actress Oscars for The African Queen, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, The Lion in Winter and On Golden Pond. Shout out to director Kathryn Bigelow, the first woman to ever win a Best Director award!
  • Ingrid Bergman – this Swedish beauty is a three time winner with two Best Actress awards and Best Supporting Actress.
  • Reese Witherspoon – a Best Actress nominee for Wild, she took home the statue for her role as June Carter Cash in Walk The Line.

         

  • Jack Nicholson – the most nominated male actor in Academy award history, with 12 nominations and 3 wins, including Best Actor for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and As Good as It Gets.
  • Clark Gable – while only nominated for what is probably his most famous performance as Rhett Butler in Gone With the Wind, he did score a Best Actor statue for It Happened One Night.
  • Daniel Day-Lewis – only actor to have received three wins in the “Best Actor” category, ever! His wins include My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood and Lincoln.
  • Forest Whitaker – received “Best Actor” award in 2006 for his work on the intense film The Last King of Scotland
  • Robert De Niro – nominated for his work in movies like Cape Fear, Taxi Driver, and the Deer Hunter, De Niro took home a Best Supporting Actor award for his role in The Godfather Part II and a Best Actor for Raging Bull.

Does your baby have a perfect name for a future star? Share with us in the comments and click here to see our picks for best newborn outfit!

all celeb images via wikipedia.com