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Willowbaus is a great destination for beautiful Christmas toys, located in Portland, Oregon the mum of two loves designing beautiful toys that would delight any child.

Shipping available worldwide so no one misses out on these goodies!

Enjoy!

Kids in the Kitchen - Thanksgiving Treats

Thanksgiving is just about here and the kitchen will soon be the gathering place for family & friends to eat, laugh & share what they're thankful for!

It's usually the moms & dads, grandmas, grandpas, aunts & uncles and all the other adults who are busily preparing the day's meal, but let's not forget that the little ones can help make fun Thanksgiving treats too!

Family Fun has a wealth of excellent Turkey Day goodies & crafts that your children would love to create! Check out this gobbly good treat:

Edible Indian Corn Treats

Ingredients & Supplies Needed:
4 TB Butter
4 Cups Mini Marshmallows
5 Cups Puffed Corn Cereal
1/3 Cup Assorted Dried Fruit pieces (Papaya, Raisins, Apricots & Craisins)
Popsicle sticks
Fruit Leather

Instructions:
1. In a large pot, melt butter and mini marshmallows over low heat (about 5 minutes).
2. Remove the mixture from the stove and use a wooden spoon to stir in puffed corn cereal and diced dried fruit. Allow the mixture to cool for about 10 minutes.
3. Using buttered hands, shape each treat by pressing 1/3 cup of the mixture around a Popsicle stick. Add fruit leather husks to the bottom of the ear, slightly moistening them to help them stick if needed. Makes 15 treats.

For this recipe & more yummy treats, click HERE to go to Family Fun's Thanksgiving recipes.

Santa's Sleigh Ride Team Holiday Sale - Sixth Stop

Graphic by Twinkle Star Art

This holiday season, join the Etsykids Team for a ride in Santa's Sleigh! Starting November 1st through Christmas Eve, participating shops will be sharing the holiday cheer with a shop sale of their choice. Santa will be traveling to each shop to take advantage of these great savings and you can come along and perhaps snag a deal of your own! To help Santa, and so he doesn't get lost, we'll be tracking his journey with a new blog post at each regional stop and highlighting the stores he's visiting.

After stopping in the Mountain West Region for some skiing and shopping, Santa is moving on to the Central Region and visiting Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan.

Handmade baby and children's items and DIY supplies!

I'm offering a sale on hooded towels for $15, regularly $19 Let's Shop!


Your stop for vintage kids finds!

I'm offering free shipping Let's Shop!

Window stars, natural toys and home decor.

I'm offering orders over $50 receive a free window star (a $9 value); orders over $100 receive 5% off the total order (excluding shipping) and a free window star; and orders over $200 receive 10% off the total order, free shipping, and a free window star. Let's Shop!


From changing pad covers to bibs, we've got baby covered.

I'm offering 10% off total purchase (before shipping) Let's Shop!


Come see us for blankets, towels and adorable clothing.

I'm offering 10% off any of my holiday tees Let's Shop!


Welcome to my shop!

I'm offering a free 5" softie with any blanket purchase plus free gift wrapping Let's Shop!


Super fun childrens clothing.

I'm offering 10% off the holiday section and free shipping over $100 Let's Shop!


Your source for unique, custom decorated children's clothes!

I'm offering buy one, get one half off all prints Let's Shop!


Boutique clothing and accessories for your little girl, made with designer fabrics and ribbons.

I'm offering 10% off your purchase of $30 or more, 15% off purchase of $50 or more, or 20% off purchase of $75 or more Let's Shop!


Customizing in handmade hair accessories for your little princess from the newborn stage to your school aged princess.

I'm offering free shipping on orders of $20 or more Let's Shop!


Learning games and items that can be used by kids, parents, teachers, and home child care providers.

I'm offering 15% off everything (excluding shipping) Let's Shop!


Your one of a kind baby and toddler gift stop.

I'm offering special offers to be updated weekly from now until Christmas Let's Shop!


Rags N Ribbons offers a-line jumpers, pillowcase dresses with old-fashioned french seams, and short/longalls.

I'm offering FREE US SHIPPING any single item or $5.00 worldwide shipping on orders over $30 Let's Shop!

Stay tuned, Santa will be visiting a new region on Saturday!
For your own copy of Santa's Official List - Click Here

My Christmas List

Every year my mother-in-law asks us the same question...it's a list she wants, the kind of list you dream of making when you're little, a list! For Christmas that is, not one single thing but a list. A let her know what you want kind of thing. Each year she asks, and each year I am too (insert adjective here) to give her one although we all know full well that everyone has a list, a mental list at least of the things they'd love to have.

I've seen Christmas buying go overboard and heaven knows I don't want to be in debt for having bought a ton of Christmas presents. Christmas is a lot more than that, and that is what we teach our little ones. But this year is different. Oh my is this year different. How you ask? It is different for I finally supplied an item. A single item I dream of having, although it was not a list. Oh I have a mental list, I just cannot bring myself to ask anyone for these things because that is not what Christmas is about and after all, I'm too (insert same adjective here) to do so. But this year is different....

Umbrellas. Beautiful, keep your dry, "look at her, I wish I had a big umbrella like that!" kind of umbrella. "And look, even her kids are dry!" kind. The kind that makes people say "WOW! she's carrying all those packages into the post office as well as two toddlers in tow and not one stinkin' drop of rain shall touch them at all" kind of umbrella. The kind that make people wish they had one equal to the splendor of hers kind of umbrella because everyone knows that after all these years, she finally owns an umbrella that won't turn itself inside out at the very first minimal gust of wind type of umbrella, the kind that says she's got class - that kind of umbrella. You know, the one that says she really looks like she's got it together kind of umbrella even though anyone who knows her knows quite well that beneath those grand, beautiful umbrella arms she is completely and utterly falling apart. That one.

...wishing you dry days as you hustle and bustle about, or at least keeping you dry because you have that kind of umbrella day ~ enjoy your week!

EtsyKids Design Challenge - It's time to VOTE!

It's time to vote for your favorite item! Voting will be open through midnight EST on Friday, November 27th.

This month, EtsyKids members were challenged to create an exciting new item based on a theme 'Harvest Full of Thanks'. We received a lot of great entries from some talented designers and crafters. Please check out their designs below and VOTE!

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1. spice jumper dress by: sunnybrookfarmdesign
2. Turkey T-Shirt, Thanksgiving, Applique, Navy, 3T by: NapTimeDesign
3. Bamboo Blossoms Autumn Dress by: OneGirlCircus
4. Custom Handmade Pilgrim Turkey Thanksgiving Twirl Dress by: madly2005
5. Reversible Merino Hoodie Wrap Jacket by: SewKatiepie
6. Fall Afternoon Cloth Baby Shoes LAST PAIR by starlightsound
7. Autumn Flowers Bubble Skirt by cuppycakedesigns
8. Little People Thanksgiving Photo by: DirtChicKids
9. DINE.n.DOODLE - Fold.n.Go Art Folio (tm) - Enchanted Trees by LilBDesigns
10. Tess Tunic for Girls in 3T, Harvest by: babysisterdesign
11. Thanksgiving Finger Puppet Set by: WeeKnit
12. Punkin Pie--Rozzis Sweet Peas-Peasant Top with Apron and Pants Set by: rozzissweetpeas
13. seed pod flourish t-shirt - girls size small by: onegirlsopinion
14. Mint Truffle Holiday Dress for Size 2 Toddler by: Miji
15. Fall Harvest Dress by: PoppyandPeony
16. Leaf Suncatcher Kid Kit by: SmartBottomKids
17. B3 Girls Thanksgiving Turkey Day Shirt and M2M Twirl Skirt by: b3bling
18. Cute As Can Be Thanksgiving Turkey Hair Clip by: CelticTideCreations
19. Fall Leaves t shirt or creeper by: roseprintsonline
20. Burgandy Red and Cream Autumn boutique style hair bow with leaf by: pumpkinsboutique
21. NEW ITEM-Child's Jewel Quartz Jester Hat and Matching Scarf Set-Hand Crocheted- by: ohbabydotcom
22. Topsy Turvy Earflap Hat (Brown, Goldenrod, and Green) - Ready to Ship by: BuggyD
23. Falling Leaves jumper by: vivyscloset
24. Thanksgiving Turkey Pink Girl Applique Long-Sleeved Gerber Onesie by: TheRoyalDetails
25. Scrappy Scarf in Flannel - Toddler by: jjandjojo

To vote, please click here.

Santa's Sleigh Ride Team Holiday Sale - Fifth Stop

Graphic by Twinkle Star Art

This holiday season, join the Etsykids Team for a ride in Santa's Sleigh! Starting November 1st through Christmas Eve, participating shops will be sharing the holiday cheer with a shop sale of their choice. Santa will be traveling to each shop to take advantage of these great savings and you can come along and perhaps snag a deal of your own! To help Santa, and so he doesn't get lost, we'll be tracking his journey with a new blog post at each regional stop and highlighting the stores he's visiting.

Santa just finished shopping and working on his tan in the Southern United States, now he's moved north into the Mountain West Region. He's stopping in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota. Whew!

Clothing for boys, girls and even your furry babies. Tutus too!

I'm offering 10% off entire purchase (just enter SANTA in notes to seller) Let's Shop!

Scandeez is the place for children's items with a Scandinavian flair. You will find clothing, bags and unique items.

I'm offering FREE SHIPPING (int'l included) AND 15% off purchase of $60 or more Let's Shop!

One of a kind boutique kids clothes.

I'm offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $100 (total before shipping)or Buy Two get one HALF OFF Let's Shop!


Creating cute items for you and your little one!

I'm offering FREE shipping on orders of $15 or more Let's Shop!

Stay tuned, Santa will be visiting a new region on Monday!

For your own copy of Santa's Official List - Click Here

But Whyyyyyy?

I was well warned about the incessant questions stage of a preschooler's development. I also saw parents roll their eyes when talking about their own kids reaching that annoying little milestone. I knew about it, I expected it, but I always just shrugged it off and looked forward to answering my inquisitive little genius' questions.

I underestimated the stage greatly.

Gracie's questions have been going on for sometime now, but lately they have been fired fast and furiously. I was prepared for questions like, "Why is the sky blue," or "Why is the grass green?" But instead, Gracie leans more toward the ridiculous.

"Is that a girl? Is she a tink? Whats a tink? Is that boy a tink?"

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"What time is is? Is it forty-thirty o'clock? Is it nuffernatter o'clock? Whats nuffernatter? Does that mean its bedtime? Is is bed time o'clock?

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"Is that the color orange? Whats orange? Orange starts with G. Does orange start with G? Is orange a tink? Is it orange nuffernatter o'clock?"

And it goes on and on and on, all day and all night. So far, Gracie doesn't understand the rules to the "No Questions" game.

And of course, in perfect Gracie fashion, when my eyes are bugging out of my head and the veins are throbbing in my temple from the insanity of all the questions, she chooses to ask, "Do you love me, Mommy?"

Lucky for her, I do. Even with all the questions.

Written by Marisa for The Mama Dramalogues.

The turkey's in the oven...

flower hair clip by Rosey Posey Bowtique

My mother is a really great cook. Really good. I did not inherit this talent. Oh I've tried, I've really tried. Yet all who've been near agree: I did not inherit this talent. Nonetheless, each year I have grandiose visions of a turkey in the oven while my children are at play, and a family get together like none other. And each year as Thanksgiving approaches, I look around, at my children at play! and think this may not be the year. You know, the year TO LEARN HOW TO COOK ON A MAJOR HOLIDAY! :0 Yes, we've decided to give it another year, to keep practicing with smaller fare, and to cherish the family get together sans my homemade food. We're all be the better for it! HOWEVER, one thing I'm really good at is shopping. Yes, I realize that is surprising but I am really rather good at shopping. And I love to decorate! So, in honor of the turkey I will NOT cook this year, here are a few of my favorite EtsyKids Thanksgiving finds :)

Pilgrim Girl Appliqued Shirt by His Kids

Fall Turkey 3-in-1 Woven Headband and HairBow Set

by Lili Bug Boutique

Thanksgiving tee by the Nook

Happy Thanksgiving! And may all your Thanksgiving meal preparations be bright :)

Santa's Sleigh Ride Team Holiday Sale - Fourth Stop

Graphic by Twinkle Star Art

This holiday season, join the Etsykids Team for a ride in Santa's Sleigh! Starting November 1st through Christmas Eve, participating shops will be sharing the holiday cheer with a shop sale of their choice. Santa will be traveling to each shop to take advantage of these great savings and you can come along and perhaps snag a deal of your own! To help Santa, and so he doesn't get lost, we'll be tracking his journey with a new blog post at each regional stop and highlighting the stores he's visiting.

Santa just finished visiting the Pacific Southwest and he's now in the Southern United States with stops in Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. Those Southerners sure can cook, but they can craft too....

Welcome to 3 Little Monkeys! I have a great selection of baby and children items.

I'm offering Free US Shipping on any holiday order Let's Shop!


Butterflies and Rainbows is an affordable custom clothing boutique. We offer a selection of outfits and accessories that you can customize to fit you or your child's personality.

I'm offering 10% off orders of $50 or more (prior to shipping) Let's Shop!


We are about gifts for children.

I'm offering 10% off any order (excludes clearance, fabric destash and vintage stylings) Let's Shop!


I love to make children's clothing and I try my best to use original and funky designs and patterns that are typically not used for most children's clothing.

I'm offering 10% off and free shipping on all personalized shirts Let's Shop!


I make quality hair accessories for baby, toddler,little girl and even your special tween girl.

I'm offering 10% off your entire order Let's Shop!


Here at Little Bird you will find fun, whimsical and unique handmade items and patterns for all ages.

I'm offering a BOGO sale on All Little Bird Iron On Applique Templates Let's Shop!


Boutique Baby/Toddler/Mommy Clothing and Accessories.

Come check us out Let's Shop!


Here you will find plush toys, totes and anything I think to create out of upcycled materials.

I'm offering Free worldwide shipping Let's Shop!


Here you can find Boutique Quality Clothing for your little ones at a reasonable price.

Come check us out Let's Shop!


Custom clothing and accessories for your little pumpkin.

I'm offering Free shipping on everything listed in the Holiday category Let's Shop!


I am proud to offer both creativity and quality in all of my designs.

I'm offering Free shipping Let's Shop!


Custom party hats, flower filled tutus, tooth pillows, whimsical wall art and room decor for the sweetest, most innocent beings on earth...our children!

I'm offering Free doll/teddy tutu with each tutu purchase Let's Shop!

Stay tuned, Santa will be visiting a new region on Thursday!
For your own copy of Santa's Official List - Click Here

EtsyKids Design Challenge for November: Harvest Full of Thanks

Each month EtsyKids Team members are challenged to create a unique item within a chosen theme. This month's challenge, 'Harvest Full of Thanks', was picked by last month's winner mimisbabies. EtsyKids members will have until November 19th to submit their entries, and voting will be open to everybody from Saturday, November 21st to Friday, November 27th. So, be sure to come back to the EtsyKids blog for a new post on the 21st to see all of the entries and VOTE! In the meantime, please click here to get a sneak peek at some exciting entries so far!