MARCH 09
MARCH’S FIVE EASY PIECES
LOCAL RETAILERS PICK THEIR FAVORITES
At THE FAMILY GROOVE, we say: "Think Global, GET IT Local." It's our mission to deliver
the
groove right to
your
doorstep—or computer screen, as it were. In TFG's global village,
local
stores share the stage with
national and
international ones. Each month TFG will
introduce
you to regional retailers who have got it going on.
1. PICTURE-PERFECT SET
Tessa Barnhouse of the funky-fresh Safari Kids in Plano, Texas, thinks this skirt is totally photo-worthy.
“Everyone just loves these adorable soft pettiskirts from Oopsy Daisy Baby. Lasting from infant to childhood, these skirts and coordinating tops make the perfect portrait outfit, birthday get-up or fun and funky favorite for that special occasion. Made from soft nylon tulle, the multiple layers sit nicely and won’t make your little princess feel itchy. They come in multiple colors, each with a coordinating top.”
$100 to $150, Oopsy Daisy Baby Pettiskirt and Top
Safari Kids
www.safarikidsplano.com
5960 West Parker Road #240
Plano, TX
972.473.3336
2. THE NURSING ESSENTIAL
Kate Van Wagner from the fashion-meets-function Bebop Baby Shop in Essex Junction, Vt., says that this pillow is a new baby must.
“The Buckwheat Nesting Pillow is absolutely the best nursing pillow—plus it has life before and beyond nursing! Handmade in the U.S. from the best and safest organic materials, this pillow moves with you, breathes so you don’t get sweaty, and offers superb support for baby and caregiver. Use it as a pregnancy bolster, for support during labor, to prop up Baby for tummy time or floor play, for ergonomic nursing or bottle feeding, to prop a laptop in your lap, or as a supremely comfortable bed pillow. I really can’t say enough good things about this—it’s just my favorite. Truly made to last—you won’t know how you lived without it.”
$84, Buckwheat Nesting Pillow
Bebop Baby Shop
www.bebopbabyshop.com
167 Pearl Street
Essex Junction, VT
802.288.1002
3. THE ACCESSORY STAPLE
Grace Kang of city-hip Pink Olive Boutique in Brooklyn, N.Y., is wild about these versatile leg warmers.
“BabyLegs is the perfect gift for newborns to adults. Not only are they fun and durable, they also combine function with style. We are excited to debut the entire BabyLegs spring collection at Pink Olive. Coming in designs from polka dots and stripes to argyle, these leggings are an affordable (and cute) accessory for all little sweethearts.
$15, BabyLegs
Pink Olive Boutique
www.pinkoliveboutique.com
439 East 9th Street
New York, NY
212.780.0036
4. THE T-SHIRTS
Melissa LaSalle of the fun and fresh Red Balloon Co. in Chicago thinks these original tees rock.
“It’s not hard to find ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Big Sister’ tees, but it’s nearly impossible to find ones that are unique. That’s why we decided to design our own. For big brothers, we’ve done a vintage-style guitar tee that says ‘Big Brothers Rock.’ For the girls, we’ve come up with a hot pink bird that carries a banner announcing ‘La Grande Soeur’ (French for ‘The Big Sister’). These tees are urban, imaginative, different and fun to wear. After all, it’s always the perfect time to celebrate being a big brother or sister.”
$38.50, “La Grande Soeur” Long-Sleeve Tee, and $37, “Big Brothers Rock” Long-Sleeve Tee
The Red Balloon Co.
www.theredballoon.com
2060 North Damen Avenue (Bucktown)
5407 North Clark Street (Andersonville)
Chicago, IL
877.969.9800
5. THE GIFT
Shannon Komsky of cutting-edge cool Tough Cookies in Sherman Oaks, Calif., says that these kits are the gifts that keep on giving.
“These Mini Baking Kits by Sassafras make the best gifts. Kids of all ages love to get in the kitchen and spend quality time with their parents making cupcakes, pizza, cookies, pudding and brownies. They have baking kits with sports and alien themes, fairy princesses and more. The kits are only $15, so they are the perfect price for every budget. We have customers who come in and stock up, buying six or seven kits at a time, and then put them away for when those party invitations arrive.”
$15, Sassafras Mini Baking Kits
Tough Cookies Children’s Boutique
www.shoptoughcookies.com
13638 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA
818.990.0972
