Razzeberry Tutu's plus a giveaway!

At cupcakeMAG for Littles we love Mom owned businesses - and why wouldn't we want to support one of our own! Moms working from home, creating, marketing and selling their creations - creations you can't find in a chain store or mall! Creations that are unique, creative, perfectly handcrafted and one of a kind. Which is why we are so excited to share Razzleberry Tutus with you!

 

 

Razzleberry was founded by Susannah Millar, a Navy wife who has the most terrific tutus we have ever seen! Susannah's passion is shown through the pride in workmanship in her creations. Razzleberry Tutus isn't a new business, Razzleberry's reputation for quality and beautiful tutus has kept the business flourishing for several years.

 

In addition, this year, Susannah branched out and expanded her business. After collaborating with fellow Navy wife, Mariah Haney, the two formed a partnership and formed a new venture adorably named Ticky Tavy (catchy don't you think?). Ticky Tavy is a new funky and cheerful line with fun retro shirts that can also be personalized for your little tike. We ADORE Susannah's and Mariah's vision and can't wait to see more of their handiwork!

 

 

Besides quality, one additional bonus comes to mind, Razzleberry & Ticky Tavy's products are all made in the US. So, not only are you supporting a military spouse's dream, you are also supporting your country's economy! 

 

 

Don't take our word for it. Head on over to Razzleberry and see for yourself. Susannah is constantly reinventing her tutus and each year rolls out new Halloween and Holiday outfits to adorn your little one.

 

 

We are also delighted to tell you that one of our lucky readers can win a charming Ticky Tavy Chick-A-Dee onsie/shirt! This happens to be our personal fave and will be great for the Spring! 

To enter visit www.razzleberrytutus.com then come back to cupcakeMAG for Littles and tell us what your favorite item is in our comments and you will instantly be entered to win!

 

Please Note: Last day to get your Holiday orders in is December 15th!

Perfect Sew Cute Tees for the Holidays!

Personalized sew cute tees from Sew Cute Creations! We are just dying over the cuteness! 

The holidays are the perfect time to dress your Littles up everyday - get them in the holiday spirit! 

Well, this is the perfect shop to go too! 

Note: Order before December 13th to get them in time for the Holiday season! 

Already have the perfect Christmas tee? Well, check out the shop full of the cutest personalized tees around! We just adore them. 

All Things Sew Cute

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Obsession of the Week! Fish Friends Crocheted Hat from Snuggle Bug Kidz

We are just dying over this uber-cute crocheted hat from the one of cutest Etsy shops around - Snuggle Bug Kidz! There isn't much to say except - hello cutness! 

Fun Fishy Friends Hat $22

Don't have a little girl? Just convo the designer before if you would like your fish to be a different color as they are made to order. How precious are they? 

4moms gives us the BEST! (and you can WIN it!) Our chat with one of the amazing MOMS too!

When we came across 4moms we were beyond thrilled to find this AMAZING Mom company! 4moms is just that - 4 (well, really 5) real life moms! The moms - Jenn, Cindy, Kristen, Elizabeth and Erin have 15 kids between them -- they really know their stuff! We couldn't wait to share this one of a kind Mom company with you so we deicded to sit down with one of the Moms to get to know 4moms! We also HAD to rave about one of the,  no it is the BEST product on the market with you -- their famous mamaRoo -- NOT your average infant seat! 

The mamaRoo is the new, high-tech baby swing that bounces and sways simultaneously like parents do to calm their fussy babies. With 5 unique motions like “car ride” and “kangaroo”, and a hookup for mp3 players, the $200.00 swing is the must-have product for Hollywood’s new, tired parents, including Mario Lopez, James Van Der Beek, Samantha Harris, Nina Garcia, and Emily Proctor. The mamaRoo was also just featured on “Entertainment Tonight”.

We also love the removable toy mobile with the three plush toy balls decorated in the style of classical artisit, Van Gogh, Monet, and Seurat -- both in color on one side and B&W on the other. The give built-in nature sounds keep your little one ammussed for hours AND get this - you can hook up any mp3 player - so, they can listen to whatever music suits their ear....or yours! The LCD display is so easy to use and the seat reclines! Another plus - it is machine washable! Just unzip the removable fabric and throw it right in the washing machine. What's not to love? Check out the video and fall in love over on 4MOMS.com.

Well, one mom -- Elizabeth Rychcik! Elizabeth is mom to Kaitlyn (8) and Connor (5).  Before moving to Pittsburgh, Elizabeth attended Miami University of Ohio, where she majored in Psychology (and attended classes alongside Erin, though the two never met until years later!). Elizabeth went on to earn a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Akron. She moved to Pittsburgh when she married her husband, Carl, and taught psychology courses at several colleges in the Pittsburgh area. Elizabeth's favorite part of working with 4moms is being surrounded by fun, intelligent people all working toward the same goals. In her free time, she loves reading, running, baking, and tennis.

1.) Please tell us how exactly 4moms became, well, just that.

I'm sure you've heard that quote by Plato:  "Necessity, who is the mother of invention," right?  Well, 4moms was formed because of a necessity.  As young parents, we realized that there was a necessity for cool, innovative products that utilized technology.  Since there was nothing out on the market that fit that bill, a husband of one of the moms formed 4moms with a business partner.  He asked 5 of us to be his first focus group and to give our feedback about product ideas since we were "in the trenches" with young children.  Although there are actually 5 moms, the name 4moms sounded much cooler, so that was chosen as our company name.

2.) Your MamaRoo is probably - no, scratch that - is the best baby "gear" product to have. Not only does it look good in your home, super-chic and modern but it keeps your little ones calm and content. Who can we thank for the genius idea and how was it inspired?

Thanks for the awesome compliments about the mamaRoo!  I totally agree with you - it's the best out there!  Like all of our products, the mamaRoo was inspired by our parenting experiences and our frustrations with the available products in the marketplace.  When my children were babies, the only infant seats available utilized a swinging or vibrating motion.  We all know that parents don't swing or vibrate their children when soothing them, so we thought to ourselves (and said out loud a million times) "there HAS to be a better way!"  And the mamaRoo was born!  We wanted to incorporate the natural movements that parents use, and I think we've done a pretty darn good job of it!  Thankfully, we have an AMAZING team of engineers, roboticists, designers, and business professionals that all contributed to make the mamaRoo such a great success!

3.) Being a mom, managing a company, constantly staying up on new products...what tips can you give other MOMpreneurs and parents juggling many hats?
Juggling many hats can be both blessing and a curse!  I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to attempt to do more than one thing at a time, but it can also be quite stressful.  The very nature of being a parent requires one to multi-task.  Ever try to make dinner, help a child with homework, listen to another child's frustrations with his or her day, fill out paperwork, and plan for the following day all at the same time?  Makes me anxious just thinking about it, yet that's the blueprint for every evening in my house!  I think the most important tip is to do everything you can to maintain balance in your life, whether it's work/family balance, parenting/"you-time" balance, or serious/fun balance.  Without balance, we are not very fulfilled and something in our lives suffers.  Another important tip is to surround yourself with people who inspire you. With good people around, you are bound to succeed!

4.) Do you have a favorite product in the line? If so, why?
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the mamaRoo!  I love the modern aesthetic, the mp3 player hookup, the toy balls with classical artists instead of teddy bears and puppy dogs, I love everything about it!  It's obviously soothing for babies, but I think it's equally soothing for adults watching it do its work!

5.) What is one thing, as a mother, you can't live without?

One thing as a mother that I cannot live without is tennis!  Tennis is the way I maintain the balance I spoke of earlier.  I play tennis to get exercise, get some socialization, and to remind myself that there is a piece of me that is only for me, and no one else in my family.  Parenting can be all-consuming and in order to be the best mother I can be, I need something that is just for me.  Tennis is that thing for me.  Other people might need knitting, running, photography, reading, a hot bath every night, hiking, painting, etc.  I hope that all parents find something that they can call their own and feel good about.

6.) What is up next for the company? New product launches we can only

hope.....

There is always something new going on at 4moms!  Our Origami is set to be released in the spring of 2011!  For those who aren't familiar with it, the Origami is the world's first power-folding stroller.  We are super excited about the Origami and expect it to make a huge splash in the stroller market, just as the mamaRoo did in the baby seat market.  (Anyone who’s interested can sign up for email updates on the Origami at www.4moms.com/origami.) We've got a number of other projects in the pipeline, all of which will be cool, innovative, and different from everything else you see out there so keep your eyes on us!

As you can see 4moms and Elizabeth is pretty amazing! They always have the best innovative products out there and the best part - they are moms, they know what they are doing! 

HANDmade for the HOLIDAYS! Holiday Gift Guide - Part ONE!

This season we LOVE shopping HANDmade! Not just because we LOVE supporting small companies but because we love that they are made with love & so unique in every way! Our list of HANDmade LOVE is quite long but we had to showcase a few must-haves on our Holiday Gift Guide list. Check out our favorites and get shopping, HANDmade!

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{1} Imagination Kids on Etsy gives us hours of play with their hand-crafted toys. We are just in love with the Wooden Cloud Stacker! {$25}

{2} The Playful Table is one of our newest faves! The back to basics toys are bright & cheery! Your little will love them - especially the Bean Bag Balls & with a price of only $12!

{3} We inspired the Cupcake backpack from TravelKiddy so of course we are partial to this design. However, the TravelKiddy kits are amazing for doctor visits, car rides and anything else when you need to keep your little quite. We don't leave home without them! {Backpack, $30}

{4} Oh so cute! Sophie & Lili are the cutest dolls around. There isn't much to say besides - the are the one & only HANDmade doll - perfect for the sweet girl in your life. {Prices range}

{5} Lehla Shop is the place to go for personalization! They specialize in Graffati Sneakers (As seen on Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood) -- one of the most unique gifts around! Just tell Lehla Shop what your little loves & the shoe will be covered with their faves! {$40}

{6} The perfect step stool from KT Steppers! Another great way to make a gift personal with a step stool they will be sure to love! {Prices range}

So, what are you waiting for? Get shopping!

The Perfect Party Dress!

We searched high and low for the perfect dress and we found it! Have a little girl to dress up pretty? We are obsessed with this red & white floral party dress from Crazy 8! Check it out here, the price is perfect and it has just the right amount of cheer for all those Holiday parties you have coming up!

We are guessing someone wants a doll for Christmas! 

The Perfect Stocking Stuffer (and a giveaway!)

We are just dying over the latest Cozy Toesies from IsaBooties! IsaBooties Cozy Toesises are the super-snugliest shoes around! The little one in your life with just love you for them! They are lined on the sole and around the ankle with extra-thick, super-soft and we mean super Polartec fleece! No more cold toesies! Your little will be warm and toasty all winer long. And PS -- they are eco-friendly! 

Well guess what? Need a last minute present for the little in your life? We are giving away a pair of IsaBooties Cozy Toesies ($29) to one lucky reader! You choose the color and size and they will be gift wrapped and on their way! Also, shop now through December and use the promo code cupcake25 to get 25% off your order! 

Giveaway Details! 

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