tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83193696093529374992024-02-18T20:31:43.140-08:00The Spotted MonkeyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319369609352937499.post-40719469363809143062012-02-22T08:59:00.000-08:002012-02-22T08:59:22.514-08:00Lookey Loo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiPOKY4rg-NpbxyDg2Xi8SzIABjQoEJ7PDif0aDQmVFKKYr2POt5J-79fTScmVEMGIaPWSTttX5Ct6f3sJol9Wi8W426H-mWyKImz0YZMu4-i0Qtxz3l-YCJuEF34l4OsNlzBzLrQ0BNY/s1600/lainey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiPOKY4rg-NpbxyDg2Xi8SzIABjQoEJ7PDif0aDQmVFKKYr2POt5J-79fTScmVEMGIaPWSTttX5Ct6f3sJol9Wi8W426H-mWyKImz0YZMu4-i0Qtxz3l-YCJuEF34l4OsNlzBzLrQ0BNY/s320/lainey.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
We were so excited to spot our Ella's Mod Brimmed Newsboy on Kelle Hampton's daughter Lainey.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Kelle is the author of the amazing blog, <a href="http://www.kellehampton.com/2012/02/stream-of-consciousness.html">Enjoying the Small Things</a>, and has her debut novel <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bloom-Finding-Beauty-Unexpected---Memoir/dp/0062045032/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315721661&sr=8-1">Bloom</a> coming out on April 3rd.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Looking good Lainey!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Happy day!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/332/08F4258BECBB1FCF72054DD4CFDFBEAC.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319369609352937499.post-24880209998868442322012-02-21T05:52:00.000-08:002012-02-21T05:52:29.553-08:00Spring Cleaning<div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVQ1wqQATwsKozF947mNbpNRLvldeUQWtT_HqYaAq-7IUv6g9TzrFIiM01sE_HK_oZccy126X59jxf-DZYwge2GkPSHRI27G7naPMVWxDkjNEEw1zei9Edc7V1TvIiRbPp8zeBCjc7Zsw/s1600/zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVQ1wqQATwsKozF947mNbpNRLvldeUQWtT_HqYaAq-7IUv6g9TzrFIiM01sE_HK_oZccy126X59jxf-DZYwge2GkPSHRI27G7naPMVWxDkjNEEw1zei9Edc7V1TvIiRbPp8zeBCjc7Zsw/s320/zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Technically, it's not spring yet. But it's coming. And with the warmer days comes open windows and the daunting task of reordering, reorganizing, and cleaning out your littles' toys.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This year I have a head start. With the help of these adorable<a href="http://thespottedmonkey.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=20&Itemid=5"> toy storage bins</a> from 3 Sprouts. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">They are generous in size, made of 100% cotton, easy to spot clean, and feature super cute animals. And the best part? You can now get them for less!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Originally priced at $38.99, these toy bins now retail for $31.99.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We have the monkey, hippo, and owl in stock. So get a jump on your spring <strike>cleaning</strike> organization and add a touch of fun too.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Happy day!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/332/08F4258BECBB1FCF72054DD4CFDFBEAC.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a><br />
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We're all ready for Valentine's Day on Tuesday! In fact, we're going to start celebrating tomorrow.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ella doesn't have school on Tuesday, so we spent this morning getting her Valentine's Day treats ready for her class celebration tomorrow. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">No bake treats combined with a little crafting and voila!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I originally came across this idea <a href="http://camillestyles.com/2012/diy-valentines-favor-bags/">here</a>, and instantly loved it. Rather than granola, we made rice krispie hearts and added a few jube jubes for good measure.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This Valentine favor bag was so easy to make. Using paper bags and twine I bought at the dollar store, I printed them out on my printer using the template, then added a <a href="http://blog.worldlabel.com/free-printable-labels-gallery">printed gift tag</a> which Ella signed her name to. Ella is very excited to give them out to her classmates tomorrow. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319369609352937499.post-71886238480263038912011-12-08T12:38:00.000-08:002011-12-08T12:39:57.338-08:00oh my!<div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">We are <strike>BIG</strike> <strike>HUGE</strike> <strike>GIGANTIC</strike> SUPERCALAFRAGILISTICEXPEALIDOCIOUS lovers of handmade. We proudly support handmade goodness from across the globe, from our<a href="http://thespottedmonkey.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=102&category_id=19&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2"> beautiful signature tote</a>, to <a href="http://thespottedmonkey.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=150&category_id=9&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2">original rattles</a>, to <a href="http://thespottedmonkey.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=310&category_id=20&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2">beautifully crafted mobiles</a>, to <a href="http://thespottedmonkey.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&category_id=17&page=shop.browse&Itemid=2&limit=9&limitstart=36">socially responsible jewelry</a>.</div></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">So you can only imagine our excitement when our very favorite site (and fellow Canadian) announced their incredible <a href="http://www.ohmyhandmade.com/2011/what-we-know/ultimate-entrepreneur-giveaway-win-a-new-biz-for-the-new-year/">New Biz for the New Year Ultimate Entrepreneur Giveaway.</a> Ah-may-zing!</div></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Not only is this a chance for all the small guys and gals to win a fantastic prize package, but it's also a chance for us all to connect and discover each other and the talents we offer. </div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">A great big MWAH to<a href="http://www.ohmyhandmade.com/"> Jessika from oh my! handmade</a>. A genius idea!</div><br />
</div><div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/332/08F4258BECBB1FCF72054DD4CFDFBEAC.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319369609352937499.post-72208899782912430532011-11-23T18:21:00.000-08:002011-11-23T18:21:39.794-08:00Support National Adoption Month<div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM11O5gjNJhtkjBSDaRNf7ji7nSgDtbJ8akl-CrCBQgpKOwt39ksMQrhBNAjly5IS-PjS8BfSDLQlbYSkQ03630KH7qsL3qxDRG-Rmk1Pvp6tPEsJoQLNm_X1JiY2s9gJUTXgxOpaEq-U/s1600/SF3a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM11O5gjNJhtkjBSDaRNf7ji7nSgDtbJ8akl-CrCBQgpKOwt39ksMQrhBNAjly5IS-PjS8BfSDLQlbYSkQ03630KH7qsL3qxDRG-Rmk1Pvp6tPEsJoQLNm_X1JiY2s9gJUTXgxOpaEq-U/s320/SF3a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We love a good cause. And what better cause than to have children find homes and homes welcome children. That's why we hooked up with <a href="http://www.sparrow-fund.org/">The Sparrow Fund</a>. And November is National Adoption Month. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Show your support and get something beautiful while you're at it. The Sparrow Fund handmade, one of a kind bracelets and earrings make amazing gifts for yourself or a loved one. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Support adoption and get some Christmas shopping done. It's a win-win.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Happy day.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/332/08F4258BECBB1FCF72054DD4CFDFBEAC.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319369609352937499.post-87773749476813922902011-11-18T20:42:00.000-08:002011-11-18T20:43:42.939-08:00Walk Like An Animal<div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRjxNK8mGH_MTt_d2mC4K_UIKIFnqfKhRG3FAATi63tFcVpsclrEnoYzRLcTXhwZjpw-BjEC2VPMb1mWFra6wIVK-ns1Q4isJLp4B-cDBMK8CHngnbIqQb7aUMA3wzPDmZaGSe0mjrqI4/s1600/kiko%252B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRjxNK8mGH_MTt_d2mC4K_UIKIFnqfKhRG3FAATi63tFcVpsclrEnoYzRLcTXhwZjpw-BjEC2VPMb1mWFra6wIVK-ns1Q4isJLp4B-cDBMK8CHngnbIqQb7aUMA3wzPDmZaGSe0mjrqI4/s320/kiko%252B.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We are so, so, so, so, so, so, so very excited!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">After months of working to get these here, finally <a href="http://thespottedmonkey.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=10&Itemid=5">Kiko+ Ashiato Sandals</a> have arrived!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Super fun, super cute, and super environmentally responsible. Kaz, the creative genius behind Kiko+, bases her creations on the simple principle of kids, trees, and art. Her line of wooden toys are unique and inspiring.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We will be introducing more of Kiko+ products in the new year. And we promise they will be just as amazing as these.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Happy day.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/332/08F4258BECBB1FCF72054DD4CFDFBEAC.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319369609352937499.post-3517876831850949142011-11-14T17:17:00.000-08:002011-11-14T17:20:37.144-08:00Happy Birthday Monkey<div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkELzgJc2GW3JRpHnB6ROZf6_1wmKYmvC-D84YhpgQLnttvOK_t8WJ2CEsy1TCfpR2paFboOXzqSOwzsQUiLKdq1AlQcwRJf5QO5XKEothbvRbYpAzg4J1mdUm3lkCVkHVIYcnCiGvgFQ/s1600/birthday.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkELzgJc2GW3JRpHnB6ROZf6_1wmKYmvC-D84YhpgQLnttvOK_t8WJ2CEsy1TCfpR2paFboOXzqSOwzsQUiLKdq1AlQcwRJf5QO5XKEothbvRbYpAzg4J1mdUm3lkCVkHVIYcnCiGvgFQ/s320/birthday.png" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What a party that was! This is one tired monkey.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thank you to everyone who has supported, loved, shopped, referred, supplied, contacted, suggested, and reached out over this past year. We would not be here without you, and we want you to know how honored we are that you choose to spend time with us.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Happy 1st birthday to The Spotted Monkey! This little shop is our passion. And we hope that some of that passion for all things kids comes through in what we do.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Happy day.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGpDiUh64z8UcNqor1OniSzBIVaWL8sCEZEla8w3fLOusi3hqEemcqVMT1EB-OlDxOwqxIhrmqmNzky-0zghBc34SNXhxaW9NRtCa6nyIVB1gS1EVL4iQ62Qq6v-HBuZkcEgCGUh85G0/s1600/movember.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGpDiUh64z8UcNqor1OniSzBIVaWL8sCEZEla8w3fLOusi3hqEemcqVMT1EB-OlDxOwqxIhrmqmNzky-0zghBc34SNXhxaW9NRtCa6nyIVB1gS1EVL4iQ62Qq6v-HBuZkcEgCGUh85G0/s320/movember.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We're getting our Movember on!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Help raise awareness of men's health, particularly prostate cancer, by supporting Movember participants. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://ca.movember.com/">Donate, get involved, and wear your 'mustaches' proudly.</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Happy Movember!<br />
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We have some good news, and some bad news. First, the good news. Christmas will be here in fifty-five days. The bad news, all Christmas shopping must be completed in fifty-four days.<br />
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</div><div>We want to make life a little easier for you. So, from now until Christmas, we will be featuring a variety of products at discounted prices to help your wallet recover from all the Christmas cheer quicker.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Plus, we want to take the guess work out of shipping times, so we've posted Canada Post's guidelines right on our website (see Shipping & Returns).</div><div><br />
</div><div>And, if you live in the Waterloo Region, you can catch us in person at the <a href="http://www.kwmomshow.ca/">KW Mom Show</a>, <a href="http://www.babyandbump.ca/">The Baby & Bump Show</a>, and our very own <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=209251195813921">Holiday Open House</a>.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Happy day.</div><div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/332/08F4258BECBB1FCF72054DD4CFDFBEAC.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319369609352937499.post-72275660263767075142011-10-26T10:16:00.000-07:002011-10-26T19:44:54.384-07:00Yoyomama = Sale<div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbBxPdZwl4asaOU712A0Q9FJeAdI7jzVOsKTJOTPHE9TH8QWVjDeeolgnW66D8PgXEnetC9Kd3PxdwbVftTuREV0MEX5LG0BmbtkIttbJXRybYMOd61Anio9Z17afYfO_7sn1XWvzLV5E/s1600/yo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbBxPdZwl4asaOU712A0Q9FJeAdI7jzVOsKTJOTPHE9TH8QWVjDeeolgnW66D8PgXEnetC9Kd3PxdwbVftTuREV0MEX5LG0BmbtkIttbJXRybYMOd61Anio9Z17afYfO_7sn1XWvzLV5E/s320/yo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We are so honored and excited to be featured in <a href="http://www.yoyomama.ca/2011/10/2011-fall-kids-style/">yoyomama's fall style editorial</a> section today!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We're so excited in fact that we have put all <a href="http://thespottedmonkey.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=7&Itemid=5">Spotted Monkey hats</a> on sale.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Find out for yourself what yoyomama discovered for less.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Happy day!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/332/08F4258BECBB1FCF72054DD4CFDFBEAC.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319369609352937499.post-2768808214008275362011-10-24T18:52:00.000-07:002011-10-24T20:05:30.705-07:00Momma Maven Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdGU3znQ4-N4yLaPFAO3psW4gpSwZXkIRZJ2mYvi0KrcWLSMsTNH15nJNMBz26eMoaPoPMMSt322vQNhTTMgtWXJJDJhApTPlhituIKMJRMM16qcs9avlkcod3OU7DG0nGEI0_NZ8nKzw/s1600/zzz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdGU3znQ4-N4yLaPFAO3psW4gpSwZXkIRZJ2mYvi0KrcWLSMsTNH15nJNMBz26eMoaPoPMMSt322vQNhTTMgtWXJJDJhApTPlhituIKMJRMM16qcs9avlkcod3OU7DG0nGEI0_NZ8nKzw/s1600/zzz.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
Meet <a href="http://www.mommamaven.com/2010/12/fabulous-finds-spotted-monkey.html">Momma Maven</a>. This spectacular gal gave The Spotted Monkey a fantabulous review. Last December!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was completely unaware of Maven's review until I came across it while doing a Google search. I couldn't believe it! She even put together that awesome collage of product pics. This girl doesn't mess around when it comes to reviews. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So a great big THANK YOU Momma Maven! Your kind words, and amazing patience, has us loving you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Happy Day,</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/324/9F85A413E6163C490467E3B17F03B657.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319369609352937499.post-21923814832328888802011-10-23T20:57:00.000-07:002011-10-23T20:58:59.114-07:00New Blog Design<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
As we are closing in on our first year in business, we thought we'd spruce up the place. <br />
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Voila! A new look for our blog.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We hope you like it. And since we've made it all pretty, we're going to use it more too. <br />
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So keep checking back for updates on shows, new products, reviews, and lots of other goodies.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Happy new blog day!</div><br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/324/9F85A413E6163C490467E3B17F03B657.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319369609352937499.post-76232574483565375902011-10-19T18:09:00.000-07:002011-10-19T18:09:09.268-07:00The Animals Are Coming!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYajfe4ESjf7QNA2tirkAsj4iBVlHSQmg0lThaI9sdJZRvOkACmVCUkAEpDDN8WQpDZCgwZbWmZ0A9eIzfpP7cu4UAopJDpbD46e_WzGh9ir5cBbVnJWje5qPQppPTtkhcXvhgOP3e0rU/s1600/kiko.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYajfe4ESjf7QNA2tirkAsj4iBVlHSQmg0lThaI9sdJZRvOkACmVCUkAEpDDN8WQpDZCgwZbWmZ0A9eIzfpP7cu4UAopJDpbD46e_WzGh9ir5cBbVnJWje5qPQppPTtkhcXvhgOP3e0rU/s320/kiko.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have been working closely with Kaz. Kaz is someone you might not have heard of yet, but you will. She is the creative genius behing Kiko+. Kiko+ is an amazing line of children's goods based in Osaka, Japan. Good thing for us we both like late nights and early mornings. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I absolutely fell in love with Kiko+ the minute I laid eyes on their creations. And while they went worldwide in May, worldwide failed to include North America. So I'm here to remedy that.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Spotted Monkey is so proud to announce that we are the only Canadian retailer of Kiko+, and one of two retailers in North America. We will be carrying Kiko+'s Ashiato Sandals soon, with the remainder of the line coming in early 2012.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This has been a long time coming, but so worth the wait. We hope you love Kiko+ as much as we do. Stay tuned for updates on product arrivals on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Spotted-Monkey-Inc/116728725024752">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/SpottedMonkee">Twitter</a> pages.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Happy Shopping!</div><br />
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I spend a lot of time on the internet. A lot. Even saying a lot may be an understatement. The biggest challenge I find is keeping all of the cool and amazing things and ideas I find organized. My bookmarks bar is a nightmare to navigate. But not anymore.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">My newest obsession (and love) is <a href="http://pinterest.com/spottedmonkee/">Pinterest</a>. Imagine tearing a recipe or hair style or craft idea out of a magazine and pinning it to your corkboard. It's just like that. But virtual. I love it because once you find an idea and pin it, you can go back at anytime, click on your pin and be taken right to the page you were looking for. So easy and brilliant. And it's going to save me a ton of time trying to find links in my bookmarks bar.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So if you're looking for me and can't find me, I'm probably <a href="http://pinterest.com/spottedmonkee/">pinning</a>. </div><br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/324/9F85A413E6163C490467E3B17F03B657.png" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-color: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319369609352937499.post-16842551356485960252011-09-01T19:52:00.000-07:002011-09-01T19:53:40.867-07:00PEACE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcb6PyHj2M-Cfu0VAXZ75qT6_-9Ktbjx8uYgK2agg4AGG5A8jNkMtxUadP3mz9wRc1uFgBKGsLIrip-08VCjVEpr3_ui99U3h6QNPx4uLHwgSf-foQBpkykvXEhAf9UD0osH5eMSUaIiU/s1600/metal+bird+mobile1+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcb6PyHj2M-Cfu0VAXZ75qT6_-9Ktbjx8uYgK2agg4AGG5A8jNkMtxUadP3mz9wRc1uFgBKGsLIrip-08VCjVEpr3_ui99U3h6QNPx4uLHwgSf-foQBpkykvXEhAf9UD0osH5eMSUaIiU/s200/metal+bird+mobile1+copy.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"></span></div><div style="color: #575757; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; list-style-type: none; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify; text-transform: none;">Hope, opportunity and freedom have long been associated with birds and flight. <a href="http://thespottedmonkey.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=374&category_id=20&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2">These birds</a> are made through a program called <a href="http://www.peacemexico.org/">PEACE</a>, a grassroots cooperative of women from semi-rural, economically disadvantaged areas in Mexico. PEACE’s line of art and crafts are mostly created from recycled materials. Proceeds from the sale of these products provide income to help lift families from a life of poverty to prosperity and gives them the hope and freedom to fly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTy9fDrGHDvORVrCEqDsfETTH2FP2A-1xxdWvYM4wAXMl2g3tMFt5RAsG1tCZVx0WcXzlvnWdTTsHwKOFnNzfyXugLyJGNQoiqIE6vYL3uGVbLBlMqCaWT0HizggXxK_a9JRWN8lL50oY/s1600/Mobile+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="73" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTy9fDrGHDvORVrCEqDsfETTH2FP2A-1xxdWvYM4wAXMl2g3tMFt5RAsG1tCZVx0WcXzlvnWdTTsHwKOFnNzfyXugLyJGNQoiqIE6vYL3uGVbLBlMqCaWT0HizggXxK_a9JRWN8lL50oY/s320/Mobile+3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="color: #575757; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; list-style-type: none; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify; text-transform: none;">Children Inspire Design supports <a href="http://www.peacemexico.org/">PEACE</a> by purchasing their handcraft birds and designing them into these mobiles and ornaments. Perfect for a nursery, a playroom or entryway, the bird collection gives rise to opportunity and hope for the community that makes them and love for the home that receives them.</div><div style="color: #575757; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; list-style-type: none; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify; text-transform: none;"><a href="http://thespottedmonkey.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=374&category_id=20&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2">Each bird mobile</a> unit includes 6 handcrafted birds and a Kikkerland metal mobile unit. Measures approximately 24" high by 30" wide. Some assembly required.<br />
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<div class="vmCartDetails"></div></form><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/324/9F85A413E6163C490467E3B17F03B657.png" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-color: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319369609352937499.post-7188315871990217682011-08-31T09:55:00.000-07:002011-08-31T09:56:59.542-07:00Inspired Art Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKua9cD0UBIUOzy-5qMdT9KyvDPgv_G1nxHYuQ2xIdLOlI9W-ocIy9yowkNwpcroTU_NU8_q6vYbSM_vR1cc0Rt1lfV7d924EbBKxPrAETEslT6QVNO5rY3VMRpspTwxP_3ZG_Nom-_I/s1600/znmnn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKua9cD0UBIUOzy-5qMdT9KyvDPgv_G1nxHYuQ2xIdLOlI9W-ocIy9yowkNwpcroTU_NU8_q6vYbSM_vR1cc0Rt1lfV7d924EbBKxPrAETEslT6QVNO5rY3VMRpspTwxP_3ZG_Nom-_I/s320/znmnn.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love good photography. And I adore great photography. You know, the pictures that are candid and capture the true essence of the subject. I have been told this is especially hard to do when photographing people. But you wouldn't know it when you take a look at Tara's work from <a href="http://www.ohmyhandmade.com/2011/what-we-love/giveaway-heirloom-print-from-art-design-studio/">Art and Design</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This uber talented photographer and design artist makes me want to pack up the family and take a road trip just to have her photograph us! And the personalized nest egg prints? Ah-may-zing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you would like the chance to win one for your very own, <a href="http://www.ohmyhandmade.com/2011/what-we-love/giveaway-heirloom-print-from-art-design-studio/">click here</a> to enter the giveaway at Oh My! Handmade Goodness.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Good luck monkeys!</div><br />
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These past few months have been busy ones as we have been working hard to introduce some amazing new products. And while we are proud of all of the products we offer, <a href="http://www.sparrow-fund.org/">The Sparrow Fund</a> holds a special place in our hearts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;"></span></span></span></div><div align="center"></div><br />
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<div align="justify" style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">Thousands of U.S. families adopt internationally each year. The Sparrow Fund is an organization committed to encouraging and supporting these families as they prepare for the adventure of adoption. We do this by providing grants to families in financial need to enroll in programs specifically designed to provide counsel and comprehensive medical reviews of their referred child.</div></div></blockquote><blockquote><div align="justify" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"></span><br />
<div align="justify" style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;"></div><div align="justify" style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">Adoptive families can become overwhelmed by the financial costs of adoption. Participating in a program like this is an added expense that is difficult to manage. There are so many unknowns when it comes to adoption, and we believe that preparation plays a significant part in making the unpredictable road of adoption a little more smooth. These programs offer invaluable services to help prepare the adoptive family as well as their child.</div></div></blockquote><blockquote><div align="justify" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"></span><br />
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<a href="http://thespottedmonkey.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=127&category_id=23&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2">Lunchskins</a> are by far our most popular eco friendly back to school item. Environmentally friendly and dishwasher safe, Lunchskins are an easy way to reduce our carbon footprint. Plus, they were developed by four Mom's. We will be introducing four new designs in August, so stay tuned for updates.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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Dabbawalla Bags are our most stylish back to school product. Whether it be a <a href="http://thespottedmonkey.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=69&category_id=23&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2">lunch bag</a> or a <a href="http://thespottedmonkey.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=65&category_id=19&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2">back pack</a>, these bags are flying out the door.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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Our <a href="http://thespottedmonkey.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&category_id=23&page=shop.browse&Itemid=2&limit=9&limitstart=9">Jeeto allergy stickers and patches</a> have been a surprisingly big seller. What better way to ensure people take note of your little one's needs than a patch on their back pack or a sticker on their desk.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<a href="http://thespottedmonkey.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=290&category_id=3&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2">Kinderville's Little Bites Storage Jars</a> are a new product for us. We're in love with them, and apparently you are too (we've already had to restock). The lids on these jars do not come off unless they are meant too, which means no finding food bits at the bottom of their back packs (or my purse).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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Back to school just isn't complete without a note from Mom. <a href="http://thespottedmonkey.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=114&category_id=18&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2">Lunchbox love</a> offers 8 volumes to choose from, each card with a lovely note on one side and some fun trivia on the other.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We hope this helps you get your littles suited up for school. If you have any questions regarding any products, please don't hesitate to drop us a line.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Heather from Theta Mom is has created the <i>sisterhood that's redefining motherhood.</i> And it is this kind of ingenuity that makes it such an honor to be featured in <a href="http://www.thetamom.com/2011/07/the-spotted-monkey-featuring-handmade-and-unique-finds/">Theta Mom's community and marketplace</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Snug was founded in 2010 by Kerstin, and interior designer, and Berit, and architect. These two ladies opened their small studio in Hanover Germany, where they create design products inspired by their own childhood memories.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The <a href="http://thespottedmonkey.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=310&category_id=20&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2">Snug songbird mobile</a> is a collection of six beautiful wooden birds made from all natural materials. Each bird is handmade from two layers of colored wood.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfwOjDTEhiphlEK5TeM9LON63fRz5xbyBsks1xCraMs3UuxOkXHk-n_6rHsZDNPvMX7pytbjsLI-pBtrdtK496YqesnvhCzRIQ81pf_MHDGcAfKytfDf4AeanAnqy-tWs7Hi0Zcn_Z-KU/s1600/rtwtrwerrew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfwOjDTEhiphlEK5TeM9LON63fRz5xbyBsks1xCraMs3UuxOkXHk-n_6rHsZDNPvMX7pytbjsLI-pBtrdtK496YqesnvhCzRIQ81pf_MHDGcAfKytfDf4AeanAnqy-tWs7Hi0Zcn_Z-KU/s1600/rtwtrwerrew.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Super exciting news!!! We are July's Star Mompreneur at <a href="http://www.momntotdeals.com/blog/2011/07/july-2011-star-mompreneur-%E2%80%93-stephanie-from-the-spotted-monkey/">The Three Momketeers</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Three Momkeeters are the beauties behind <a href="http://www.momntotdeals.com/">Mom N Tot Deals</a>, a ridiculously awesome site to find any and all deals relating to Moms and kids.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We are so honored to be featured and have the opportunity to work along these amazing ladies.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thank you again for your interest and your time Momketeers!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is an amazing opportunity for small, Mom run businesses to gain priceless mentoring and knowledge (not to mention some reinvestment cash from PayPal) that would otherwise be unattainable.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We are up against some tough competition. So many amazing Mom-preneurs out there!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We would be honored, and sincerely appreciate your <a href="http://momentrepreneur.savvymom.ca/entry/4460885-The-Spotted-Monkey?offset=9&voter=1">vote</a>. The top 10 finalists are determined by the greatest number of votes. We need your help! Simply click <a href="http://momentrepreneur.savvymom.ca/entry/4460885-The-Spotted-Monkey?offset=9&voter=1">here</a> to vote. And you can vote everyday!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thank you so much for your continued support. We wouldn't be able to do what we do without you!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk0nMOC-LWkkzfPrVyfoyAFIO-hOaGsU715TfHMW-6k7L7jdM6XIm2b9G44MRJ_0HCty8TisStwKM9_d3zLttmSWZm2xrLSqYFEmbMIiIjUh6jqhYClC8FKAdy8vs_D27kQumTG9SwldI/s1600/sfdf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk0nMOC-LWkkzfPrVyfoyAFIO-hOaGsU715TfHMW-6k7L7jdM6XIm2b9G44MRJ_0HCty8TisStwKM9_d3zLttmSWZm2xrLSqYFEmbMIiIjUh6jqhYClC8FKAdy8vs_D27kQumTG9SwldI/s1600/sfdf.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We know, summer just started for most students last week. But we all know how short summers seem to be. And it's even shorter if you're in retail. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We are so excited to announce that The Spotted Monkey will be featured in <a href="http://www.yoyomama.ca/">yoyomama's</a> Back to School guide! Such a fantastic honor to be included in this amazing national online publication.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you don't already subscribe to yoyomama, check it out and get in the know. Fabulous articles, great guides and amazing recipes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Happy summer!</div><br />
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We have been busy beavers (that's a Canadian joke...heehee) over here. You guys continue to rock our world. And we want you to know how much we love that! So far you all seem to like the new products we have been bringing in. The Totseat has been a huge hit, and we've already had to reorder inventory. A lot of littles out there are sitting comfortably on their new Cocoon Couture bean bag chairs, and Kinderville is taking over most of your plastic at home.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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So how do we top those amazing products? By finding new ones!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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Over July and August, we will be introducing two more lines to The Spotted Monkey. The first is Children Inspire Design's wall cards. I absolutely love that they are made from 100% recycled card stock, printed in soy ink, and wrapped in biodegradable celophane. These cards are not only art, they are teaching tools as well. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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We will also be carrying the PEACE Recycled Bird Mobile. Hope, opportunity and freedom have long been associated with birds and flight. These birds are made through a program called PEACE, a grassroots cooperative of women from semi-rural, economically disadvantaged areas in Mexico. Proceeds from the sale of these products provide income to help lift families from a life of poverty to prosperity and gives them the hope and freedom to fly.</div><br />
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Another product flying into The Spotted Monkey in July is the Songbird Wooden Mobile from Snug. Snug is based in Hanover Germany and is the company of two amazingly talented women designers. They believe in using natural materials and mixing simple with traditional. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We are also busy working on bringing lines of hand crafted wooden toys from Lithuania and Korea. Not to mention a few others you haven't heard of, yet.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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