Goodbye to Little Window Shoppe
May 18, 2009 by Emily · 62 Comments
My Dearest Window Shoppe Readers and Friends,
This post has taken me over a month to write - partly because this is my last post on this blog. I am so sad to announce that as of today, Little Window Shoppe is closing for good.
The decision was not taken lightly and was really hard to make, but a combination of factors came together that brought me to this post…very much wanting to spend more time with my family (I have a very busy two year old who needs more mommy-time), 
getting ready for baby #2 in November (I’ve been out sick for two months! But it’s totally worth it as we’re so excited to have a new baby come to our family), and finally getting ready for a move to a new state with my family this Summer (my hubby is starting a new job).
{Photo source: Wilson Library Reserve}
I have learned so much from blogging at Little Window Shoppe and will be forever grateful for the kind friends I have made and the amazing experiences that I have had here!! Thank you so much for taking time to make Little Window shoppe a part of your lives and for being such a fantastic community. And also, thank you for all of the nice emails and inquiries about how we are doing.
Before I say goodbye for good, I want to thank a few people who helped me along the way:
First and foremost, my husband Scott. He is an incredibly supportive husband and friend and was the first person to listen to my every idea and concern throughout my blogging adventures. He has also been Superman at my house and has cooked, cleaned, taken care of our two year old and helped me out while I was sick over the last seven weeks! I couldn’t ask for a better man in my life and I love him so much!!
I also wanted to thank Holly of Tutus and Turtles. She is so cool and listened and talked to me for hours on the phone as I worked out how I would end my Window Shoppe blogging days. Her blog has been an inspiration to me from the beginning and I think that her blog ideas rock!!
Finally, I wanted to thank each of the writers and contributors for Little Window Shoppe. Each of them had creative and beautiful ideas to share and I’m so grateful and honored that they wanted to be part of this blog with me. They have become some of my dearest friends and were the best group of writers a blog ever had! They even sent me tulips when I was sick (just about made me cry, I felt so loved).
Please visit each of their blogs to keep up with their cool ideas!
- Vanessa - her blog: I Never Grew Up
- Lauren - her blog: Supermom Central
- Michelle - her shoppe: Sweet Mady’s Paper
- Michaelle - her blog: Monkeys Momma
- Cassie - her shoppe: Madison Envy
- Kelly - her blog: Albany Mommy
Also, I wanted to leave you with a few additional recommendations of blogs I love - in case you are looking for new places to subscribe:
- www.simplemom.net - this is my absolute favorite blog to follow…it has the best family tips and ideas that make sense, the ideas are easy to follow and I just can’t get enough of its coolness.
- www.howaboutorange.blogspot.com - artsy, tons of crafts, diy ideas, printouts, and the best time-wasters ever.
- www.thepioneerwoman.com - recipes, photoshop tutorials, photography 101, down-to-earth life.
- www.makeandtakes.com - the coolest (and most creative) kids crafts ever!
- www.metropolitanmama.net - and for all you contest lovers, this Metro Mama has excellent giveaways all of the time - and she writes helpful articles with tips for parents. Love it.
There are so many more…but I think this is a great start.
If you want to stay in touch with me, you can follow me at a few sites:
- www.emilyjune.com (I’ll still be designing blogs and websites - starting again this fall).
- I’m also going to be checking in and updating my facebook page and my family blog regularly. They will have weekly updates of my family life and the cool fun things we are doing.
**If you want to stay in touch with me at my family blog or on facebook, just email me or leave a comment letting me know and I’ll send you the links.**
Thank you again for making this the best blogging experience I have ever had!!
Always,
Emily
Win It: BabyBam Bamboo Bath Towel Set
October 24, 2008 by Emily · 111 Comments
Contest Update:
*We have a winner!! The randomly chosen winner for this contest is: Ginny (scrappyd). Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who participated, please stop by again as there are new contests each week.*
A few weeks ago, I posted a review on Bamboo Kicky Pants from Mother Earth and Baby. Mother Earth and Baby is a boutique for parents who are looking for organic alternatives for everyday wear and gifts; from baby clothes, to skin care to nursery decor.
I love finding soft, oversized hooded towels for my little man. This bamboo and cotton hooded towel set is sized at 30″ x 30″, it is deliciously plush, naturally anti-fungal, and anti-microbial. In addition, it is four times more absorbent than cotton; truly an ideal combination for baby.
Discount:
Take 10% off of your order from Mother Earth and Baby with code: LWS10
Win It:
One lucky Window Shoppe reader will win this Bath Towel Set (value: $42)! All you have to do is check out Mother Earth and Baby and leave a quick comment or send an email to contest@littlewindowshoppe.com (with “Baby Towel” as the subject of your email) letting us know that you checked out this sweet shoppe. The winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday, Nov. 5th and will be announced here, so be sure to check back to see if you’re the winner. Please feel free to read our contest rules for additional details.
P.S. We have all kinds of fun giveaways featured each week at LWS. Check out our Current Giveaways link to see what you can enter to win this week.
Win it: Kiss My Face Kids Bath and Body Set
October 6, 2008 by Emily · 137 Comments
Totally and obsessively natural by anybody’s standards, Kiss My Face Kids bath and body products have no artifical colors, fragrances or parabens, no kidding! These products smell SOOO good…just like orange citrus (my personal FAVORITE). With Kiss My Face, your kids can get squeaky clean and have a fun time learning about endangered animals in their environment too.
You can check out Kiss My Face Kids Safari online for fun activities, online coloring pages and links to animal facts (there’s also a cool amazon ambience in the background too - if you like animal noises, you will love it).
Win It:
Two lucky Window Shoppe readers will each win their very own kids bath set ($70 value)! To win, all you have to do is check out Kiss My Face and leave a quick comment or send an email to contest@littlewindowshoppe.com (with “kiss my face” as the subject of your email) and fill in the blank “a _____ of a soap” (found in the kids section, it’s one of the product titles and is a really really big sea mammal). The two winners will be chosen at random on Wednesday October 15th and will be announced here, so be sure to check back to see if you’re the winner.
Contest Closed *CONGRATULATIONS TO ”Tuesday EF” and “Mama Zen” ~ THEY ARE THE RANDOMLY CHOSEN WINNERS FOR THIS CONTEST! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED - PLEASE STOP BY AGAIN AS THERE ARE NEW CONTESTS EACH WEEK!*
Petit - Bath and Body
August 15, 2008 by Emily · 2 Comments
Featured in multiple magazines: Parents, Total Girl, Girl Power, Woman’s Day, My Child, Junior and more, this Aussie Body Shoppe has got it goin’ on! Petit offers a luxurious array of bath and body, hair products and elegant fragrances that cleanse and pamper children’s skin of all ages.
For your tween (boy or girl) shampoos, conditioners, non-aerosol deodorants, colognes and delicate sweet fragrances are available and aim to help your tween stay fresh and beautiful (or handsome) throughout the day.
Pictured on top: Petit Enfant Gift Set - with baby soap, shampoo and talcum powder. $32. Pictured on bottom: Sweet Girls Collection - with a variety of shampoos and scents containing a touch of sage, sprinkles of Italian Jasmine and Lilac. Petit Amour Nourishing Conditioner - with melon extracts, vegetable oil and citrus fruit extracts. $10.
Sweet Discount:
Take 20% off! Simply use code: “petit”
Breezy Styles for Kids
August 4, 2008 by Emily · 159 Comments
My husband and I have been glued to “Shark Week” on the Discovery Channel lately. We’re completely fascinated by sharks, which is why I think I was drawn to this popular Appaman Shark Tee from Cocotier Kids.
{Appaman Shark Tee: $27}
Cocotier - the french name for “Palm Tree” - takes an essence of the Caribbean as inspiration for their shoppe. This children’s clothing boutique carries trendy & modern clothing including: Appaman, Claesens, Daily Tea, Deux par Deux, Tea Collection, Mimi & Maggie, Me Too, Mish Mish, and more.
{Little Twig Bath Time Gift Set: $40}
Win It:
One Window Shoppe Reader will win this Little Twig Bath Time Basics Gift Set which includes a caterpillar wash cloth, 17oz bubble bath: Lavender & 17oz bubble bath: Tangerine (Dermatologist Tested, Sulfate Free, and pH Balanced for Sensitive Skin).
Simply leave a comment or send an email to contest@littlewindowshoppe.com with the answer to this question: When does Cocotier’s Back to School Sale End? (It’s easy to find). The winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday August 13th and will be announced here and on Prizey, so be sure to check back on August 13th.
*Thank you to EVERYONE for participating!! Congratulations to Winner Anna T. CONTEST NOW CLOSED.*
Flower Peddler Bath and Body Essentials
July 7, 2008 by Emily · 2 Comments
Feeling naturally beautiful, relaxed and rejuvenated is something that women everywhere want in life, don’t you think? Flower Peddler can help you achieve this replenishing feeling when you indulge a little in their bath and body products. These spa essentials bring a whole new layer of bathing luxury to your life.
Honey Body Polish: $21
Additionally, label-savvy moms and dads now have an alternative to chemical-laden skincare products to help them win the battle against mud and muck and dirty tots. Flower Peddler’s line of chidren’s bath and body products are organically-formulated for sensitive baby-skin.
And they are fun too! I love this unique bubble bath confetti.
Garden Bugz Confetti Bubble Bath: $7.50
Discount:
And don’t forget to take 20% off of your order from Flower Peddler with code window. Expires November 1, 2008.
Shampoo Rinse Cup
June 24, 2008 by Emily · 7 Comments
A bright idea for your child’s bathtime (tip by JaNece). As we know, there are many children who look forward to splashing around in the bath (my baby included - I’m sure it’s one of his favorite activities). But, there’s the dreaded rinsing that has to take place - which often results in water getting into his eyes (I know that many of you can relate here)!
Presenting The Shampoo Rinse Cup - solving one bathtime quandary at a time…find it at Baby Center at 40% off for just $4.77.
Slip Slap Slop
June 18, 2008 by Emily · 4 Comments
These are the sounds of sun screen being slathered on kids everywhere… Yesterday we took Logan, my little one year old, to the pool. It was so much fun, kids were playing, Nerf footballs were flying and we were having a blast splashing in the water.
On our way home, I looked at the pink hue on our cheeks and thought about sun safety and sun screen. I have light skin and tons of freckles, so I am an avid sun-block user. Growing up, the 15 SPF just didn’t work for me, so I had to put on at least 30 SPF or above. Ultimately, I made sure that we wore our sunblock yesterday. But there are always a few (my self included) who get scorched by the sun each year and have an ouchy sunburn to endure.
I found this little article on Sun Safety to be really helpful - it presents the facts of sun exposure, and shares how to protect yourself from the sun and how treat your skin if a sun burn does occur. One fact states: “most kids rack up between 50% and 80% of their lifetime sun exposure before age 18, so it’s important that parents teach their children how to enjoy fun in the sun safely.”
And if by chance a sunburn does occur, here’s a sunburn Instruction Sheet:
If you are not sure which sunscreen to choose, this little article may be of some help too. Coppertone carries a few popular sun blocks for kids that I love to use especially as they are the No. 1 Pediatrician recommended brand, waterproof, hypoallergenic, non-irritating, PABA-free, fragrance-free and ideal for use on your baby’s face. Coppertone also has helpful fAQ’s, a summer tool-kit (which includes your local forecast and UV index), and great sun strategies.
And for easier application - try a sunblock stick (in sun block spray bottles too).
You can find these just about anywhere you like to shop for less than $10.
Sweet Shoppe: Sassy Pink Boutique
June 16, 2008 by Emily · 3 Comments
A tutu can mean a lifetime of memories, endless days of play, and gorgeous pictures you can proudly display in your home. I love this signature Tutu Dress from Sassy Pink Boutique…and now I’m wishing that I was much younger so that this darling tutu would fit me too.
With infant tutus starting at just $22 (very low price here!) you will have a hard time choosing which one you like best when you visit this pre-designed (and customized) tutu collection.
The motto: “a little bit of sassy & a whole lot of classy!” Amy Sheppard, owner of Sassy Pink Boutique, strives for clever hand made items and gifts that are both beautiful and functional.
You are in for quite a “treat” when you shop through Sassy Pink’s unique baby gifts - some of my favorites include the diaper milkshakes and washcloth lollipops and candies! A memorable gift for any baby shower.
Washcloth Candies: $19 ~ Blueberry Diaper Milkshakes: $49
Discount:
Sassy Pink Boutique is offering a 15% discount off your total purchase, exclusively for Little Window Shoppe readers. Enter code: “window“
Sweet Shoppe: Giggles & Sugar Kisses
May 21, 2008 by Emily · 2 Comments
One of my very favorite images in life - to see little babies wearing big stylish sun hats. Makes me smile, just look at this picture…
Jamie Rae Hat: $28
This Jamie Rae Hat comes from the company Giggles & Sugar Kisses where you can find unique gifts for your baby. This hat is “made with the softest ribs of cotton and is combined with captivating color” and comes in sizes for babies from three months to two years. Quite adorable.
For a fun and unique hooded towel to use after the tub, how about a steer. Nothing cuter than seeing your little baby coming out of the tub wearing a steer towel.
These 100% cotton plush terry cloth towels are a generous size measuring at 27 x 50. They may also be personalized just for you and can be found as frogs, lions, pandas, giraffes, lambs, elephants, walruses, monkeys and more. Just another item from Giggles & Sugar Kisses that I loved.
Steer Bath Towel: $45
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