Saturday, October 17, 2009

Boo to you!

We're back!  Really, we are.  Our family returned Wednesday night from a lovely trip to Orlando.  Yes, the Happiest Place on Earth called our name and we came.  Pack up a couple grandparents, two sets of parents and two four year olds and you've got a party!  All we needed were matching outfits (more about that unfortunate situation later.)

I do think that we have got traveling with kids down to a science.  Each time we fly we add something else to the mix to make our trip even more successful.  This year we had new Sunshine Kids Radian car seats, a huge improvement over our previous seats.  Although a bit heavier than the others, the fact that they fold and have a shoulder strap for ease of transport makes all the difference.  We were able to easily walk down the aisle of the plane without having to lift the entire car seat above the airline seats as it is narrow enough to go down the aisle.  Stellar!  They installed quickly and easily using the airplane's lap belt (no extension required) and were ready to go.  The kids enjoyed the familiarity and comfort of their very own car seats and I enjoyed the fact that the tray table could be used as they don't sit as high as the others.  My daughter happily munched on her snack, watched seat back TV and I had a small nap.  What could be better?

Disney was even more fun this year as the kids really knew what was going on and were excited to see all their favorite characters.  Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party was a hit and we had an excellent location scouted out for both the parade and fireworks.  Another visit to the Hollywood Studios made for a great day despite the hotter than normal weather.  We carefully planned out our destinations and managed to fit everything we wanted in without any meltdowns.  Highlight of the day for the kids, lunch with the Little Einsteins.  Highlight for the adults, the hoards of families dressed in matching outfits.  Mom and daughter in Tinkerbell and Dad and son in matching golf ensembles.....If I posted the pictures you would agree but it wouldn't be nice!

Back into the swing of things we go, Halloween will be here before we know it.  Today is a beautiful fall day.  Get outside and enjoy it!

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Bad Blogger

Yup, that's me.  I am a bad blogger.  I have not been on in so long and I apologize.  I will try harder from now on.  In my defense, we have been very busy.  We've just returned from a huge trade show in Vegas and have lots of neat new things for the store.

As always we get to the the new 2010 products, any changes to them as well as any new releases.  Some we can talk about and some we can't.  We have some neat gadgets coming, gorgeous new nursing covers, great JuJuBe Bags and so much more!  It's very exciting!

Our nursing collection is growing too.  In addition to expanded Bravado and Medela, we expect our first shipment of Nummies anytime now.  We hope to have something for everyone!  Tanks, fashion, lace, underwire......the list goes on.  You'll have to see for yourself!

Thursday, July 30, 2009

A Surprise Visitor for Everyone!

Today we are fortunate to welcome a surprise visitor- Mr. Sun!  What a pleasant surprise to wake up this morning and let the dogs out in the sunlight!  I know the weather forecast was telling us today would be nice, but after this summer can you really trust them?

It is wonderful to see the kids out and about running in the park and playing in the splash pad.  Parents are happy to be out of the house.  It's win win for everyone.  

We've got a long weekend coming up, well long weekend for some people anyway.  I don't have any specific plans but I sure will try to do something outdoors if weather permits!

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Summer Update

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer or at least what little we are getting of it!  On the bright side, the cooler temperatures are much more comfortable for our pregnant ladies and their swollen appendages.

New product continues to arrive in the store.  Petunia Picklebottom Bags are back, more JuJuBe has arrived, Bella Bands, Aiden and Anais and Bink Link to name a few.  We are starting to gear up for our trip to Las Vegas this September for the ABC Kids Show.  All the manufacturers in the industry will be there showcasing their latest and greatest.  We'll be on the look out for all kinds of new goodies!


Saturday, June 20, 2009

Toys! Toys! Toys!

It looks like Santa's Workshop here!  We have just received a huge shipment of great toys from Melissa and Doug.  Super quality, fun and educational too, we have puzzles, blocks, stamps, stacking toys, slicing food, play tools, magnetic dress up and much, much more!  The mosiac tiles have already found their way home to my house where my daughter is so happy to have one of the jobs from montessori at her own home!  

We also received a shipment of Rockabye Baby CD's including the new More Beatles and Queen releases.  Very cool!

Come on in and check it out!

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Busy, busy!

After a busy weekend away from the store we have returned and there is so much going on!  Stock galore!  Bummis have arrived with more of the BumGenius 3.0 jewel tones and the new organics with snaps!  Bio-soft liners are back in stock too!  Skip Hop Swipes wipes cases are here too, a perfect accessory, especially for those summer ice cream outings!

Many of our moms have been getting together and touring Riverside Park Tuesday mornings, a welcome chance to get together for adult conversation and a little exercise!  The new City of Cambridge Activities Guide is out today chock full of summer events to choose from.

For those of you who haven't already, don't forget to check out the Mummylicious Club at 91.5 The Beat, sponsored by yours truly, Offspring Baby!

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Lots going on...

Okay, so it has been a while.  I have to make more of an effort o stay on top of things.  I will try to be a better blogger in the future.

There's been lots going on here at Offspring.  We have received or will be receiving shipments from BOB, Ju Ju Be, Skip Hop, Uppa Baby, Bugaboo, Mobile Mommy, Ergo, Matter Company, and more.  It's almost been crazy around here.  The nicer weather has brought more customers out and about, popping in to say hi and it's been great to see everyone.

We're gearing up for our second birthday this July.  Watch for a big party in Central Park, activities, music and more.  Offspring loves a good party!