Have you noticed?

Have you noticed?

Each week we have been putting a different brand on sale. Last week was $1 off any pair of BabyLegs, the week before Blabla items were on sale and yikes we are practically all sold out of those! This week all Kristen Lemoine Designs products are 15% off. Sale is on until Wednesday October 1st! So come on over and take advantage of this 1 week special deal. We plan on continuing our weekly "Deals and Steals" so check back often and sign up for our newsletter to get these special offers delivered directly to your mailbox!

Happy Shopping,

Kristen Lemoine

Owner, Artist & Mom

A.B. Baby Boutique

What is your story?

The A.B. Baby Boutique is looking for your stories about being a parent for a new resource section of our website. We know that parenting can be both rewarding and challenging and therefore, we are creating a place where moms alike can share and read about these times in a way to help and encourage one another during this journey we call parenthood. We are looking for all types of stories from the most challenging and trying times to the silly and lighthearted. We will be launching this new section in the coming weeks and will be offering giveaways and rewards for your stories.

Here is how you can share your story

Simply Email your story to Kristen@abbabyboutique.com. If you wish to remain anonymous, please note that at the top of your email. We are looking for real life stories, by real Moms and Dads that you are willing to share on our website. By sending your story you will be entered into the weekly or monthly drawing. We will welcome as many stories as you wish to share. Each story will be given a number (in order of entry received) and this number will be placed in a hat to be drawn at random. Each week or month (depending on the prize) a new group of prizes will be presented for the winner to choose from.

Here is a list of categories to help you get some ideas and please feel free to come up with your own ideas as well:

Accomplishments, Adoption, Attachment Parenting, Autism, Co-Sleeping, Baby Wearing, Blended Families, Breastfeeding, Challenges, Cloth Diapering, Elimination Communication, Fatherhood, First Day of School, Finding a Babysitter, Nanny, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Loosing the Baby Weight, Loss, Milestones, Miscarriage, Multiples, Parenting, Post Partum, Potty Training, Pregnancy, Raising Pre-Teens/Teens, Step Parenting, Trying to Conceive, Vacationing with the Family, etc.

We look forward to reading and sharing your stories and hope that these stories will touch one another and make us all smile and help one another in difficult or troubling times.

All the best,

Kristen Lemoine,
Owner, Artist & Mom
A.B. Baby Boutique
http://www.abbabyboutique.com

The Great Crayon Caper

We are proud to partner up with What's Hot For Tots for a great cause! We are collecting crayons. We do not want new crayons but rather your old broken ones.

Let us explain:

In an effort to put a crayon in every kid's hand and not the landfills, we are embarking on the Great Crayon Caper. Our mission is simple, take old unwanted broken crayons and bits of crayon and restore them to brand new and place them in the hands of every little budding Picasso. There are currently 4.7 million children in the US alone with learning disabilities (Source: CDC).

Here's how you can help:

During the month of September, sign up to be a part of our Crayon Caper Crew and What's Hot For Tots will reward you with their signature color crayons {pink & brown} and fun activity coloring book along with another great prize. For the person referred by us who sends in the most crayons, we will award you with our My Little Crayon Roll-Up filled with brand new Crayola Crayons,but be sure to note AB BABY in the "How did you hear about us" section to be entered to win.

Collecting crayons is a family affair; a great way for kids to be introduced to the concept of recycling. So sign up here and we will send you a postcard explaining how and where to send your crayons. We will have your crayons melted down and transformed into shiny new chunky crayons that are the perfect size for little hands. These crayons will be donated to schools, hospitals and care centers.

Fast facts about crayons

Q: What are basic ingredients of a crayon?

A: Pigment {color} & paraffin {wax}

Q: How long does it take a crayon to decompose in a landfill?

A: Forever. Wax is non-biodegradable.

FYI: In the last 97 years, over 100 billion Crayola® crayons have been made.

Thank you for your support in bringing Crayola Crayons to kids who need them and helping the earth!

All the best, Kristen Lemoine
Owner, Artist & Mom A.B. Baby Boutique
http://www.abbabyboutique.com/

Why We Love Oilcloth

What is Oilcloth? Originally, oilcloth was cloth treated with oil or other substances used to be to be a waterproof barrier for fishermen's and sailors' wear, for coach robes and covers, and later as a floor covering, called floorcloth. Now we use oilcloth for tablecloths, smocks, lunchbags and bibs. This versatile fabric can be easily wiped off with soap and water making it perfect for children's items.

Now in stock from Babyjakes are these great bibs made with oilcloth. Choose from Gingham, Pink Paisley and Forever Prints.

Or maybe your budding artist would like one of the oilcloth smocks available in Forever Yellow

or Forever Pink. These smocks will enable your child to explore with any messy creation, whether painting, pretending to cook, molding playdoh, etc., this smock will withstand it all! Just the right size for ages 2-8. Wipe away those messy hands & tackle the next creation!

Another great product with a great price are these oilcloth Lunch Sacks to school for lunch or snack time. Don't worry about spills, they wash clean instantly. Just put under faucet and rinse! Available in 5 eye-catching prints and are fun and unique for school age children and toddlers.

Whatever your needs, oilcloth is making a huge comback in everyday items modern Moms and kids can put to use!

Now you can read our archives

We have added a great new section to our website, The Newsletter Archives. Here you can browse previous newsletters and learn more about us and what we have to offer. You can learn more about new products, special features and coupon specials. If you like what you see, you can also sign up for our Newsletter to get them delivered directly to your inbox. Either way, it's a great way to see more about who we are and what new products and specials are available to you. So next time your shopping, stop by and view the archives!