Give-Away Monday!!!

So we have a winner for our California Baby give-away - JenniferK and Isabella! Please contact me via email (kim@littlegreenbabychicago.com) so we can make arrangements to get this great gift set to you!

Maggie from Happy Family Brands dropped off this awesome “green” basket filled with goodies from Happy Baby for our Give-Away Monday!

HAPPYBABY is committed to providing families with the healthiest, most optimal nutrition possible. Besides using the best organic ingredients, we also incorporate the best nature has to offer when it comes to added nutrition, like our sustainable source of DHA, pre and probiotics, and supergrains like Salba and Quinoa. The basket contains:

Happy Family Nutrition Guide by Bob Sears, MD and Amy Marlow, MPH RD CDN

Happy Family Recipes

FAQ about Probiotics and DHA

2 canisters of Happy Baby Puffs (the only organic puffs with whole grains, real fruits and vegetables and 1/2 the sugar of the leading brands)

Coupons for:Happy Bellies cerealHappy Baby frozen organic baby foodHappy Bites healthy kids mealsYo Baby organic yogurt for babies

So you know the drill…leave a comment, maybe a comment about what kind of snacks you like to give your kiddos and you could win this great basket of yummy treats!

Baby Bedding Blowout Sale!

Baby Star bedding is on sale this week for $99.99! Check it out in the store or online: BabyStar Bedding

It’s a sad day in my house…I dropped my favorite camera. Of course we are leaving for our vacation on Thursday and all I’ll have with me is my little point & shoot…on the bright side – maybe it’s time to upgrade???

Oh yeah, and about that vacation - guess who is going to be joining us on our romantic get-away? Aidan!!! Looks like we are having a "family vacation" instead...I am really looking forward to it!

“Give-Away Monday”

California Baby Products Give-Away!

So after a fun weekend who doesn’t need a little pick-me-up on Monday? So our new tradition for the LGB blog will be our “Give-Away Monday”…I can’t guarantee that there will be a give-away every Monday…but be sure to check back and see what fun items and contests we have going on!

In honor of my upcoming vacation to the sunshine state (that will be another post…suggestions for things to do and see in the San Francisco Bay area on our first trip without Aidan) – we are giving away a variety of California Baby items (bubble bath, shampoo/body wash and Calendula cream gift set). To enter to win this fabulous give-away just leave a comment below – any old comment will do! If you are no familiar with the California Baby line of products, feel free to check them out at the LGB website: CaliforniaBabyProducts

This contest will close on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. – I will have Nate pick at number for the winner.

And the winner is....

The winner of our summer photo contest is Susan (and Leah) Hine - this adorable pic was taken at Foster Beach. Susan, I will contact you via email to get your cute pair of LegHuggers - they will be perfect for Leah now that the cooler weather has arrived!

Here is a gallery of some other summer fun submissions - thanks everyone! We will be announcing our next give-away/contest on Monday, so stay tuned!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this blanket...

We spend so long picking out the perfect name for our little one - who wouldn't LOVE to have it displayed on a blanket that will be a keepsake forever (not to mention the blanket is super soft and comfy)?

The blankets come in white/blue scallops, white/pink scallops, solid pink and solid blue. The blankets are by Angel Dear, a fantastic company and the embroidery is done locally here in Chicago. The embroidered blanket retails at $45.00 (blanket without embroidery is $30). The turn around time is 2 weeks, so keep these in mind when you are looking for your next baby gift!

Pana Sunsets

Last weekend we spent at our cottage down in Pana, Illinois. Such a different way of life down there than living in the city...sometimes it's nice to step out of our daily grind and just take a deep breath...

A new old bike....

It used to drive me crazy that my mom would pull over on a whim whenever she saw a garage sale sign... little did I know my mom was just ahead of her time doing her part to "recycle"! I now LOVE a good garage sale...I am always on alert when I see a garage sale sign to see if they have "boy stuff" for Aidan.

So last Saturday Auntie Paula (Aidan has actually gotten into the habit of calling her Uncle Paula...but don't tell her that), anyway...she SCORED! Apparently her little neighbor, Charlie, is moving to Canada for a few years and has outgrown some of his stuff. Paula came over with a bag full of Thomas the Train engines...lots of 4T clothes....AND...well just look below...

A new "helmu" and a big boy bike - he was so excited. Thanks Uncle Paula!!!!

New Store Hours...

Due to popular demand we have decided to change our store hours to include being open on Mondays! We are trying this on a temporary basis but will begin Monday, September 21, 2009. Our hours will be 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hope to see you then!

Recipe - Hummus

If you are anything like me, I am always trying to come up with new, healthy snack options for my little guy. He (and me) get so sick of having the same things over and over and over again...so one thing we LOVE to snack on at our house is hummus...love it so much I figured I would try to make it....and it was a success! So I thought I'd share:

1 16 oz can of chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans)

1/2 the liquid from can of chickpeas

4 tablespoons lemon juice (or lime)

1 1/2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)

2 crushed garlic cloves

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

Optional: roasted red pepper, roasted tomato…

Dump all of the ingredients into your blender. Blend into a nice paste. Serve immediately with fresh, warm or toasted pita bread, as a spread on a sandwich or cover and refrigerate.Aidan loves hummus as a dip for fresh veggies. He eats lots of fresh carrots (or just sucks the hummus off the carrots...depending on his mood) simply for the love of the hummus. Enjoy!

Photo Contest!

Can it be that summer is really already over? It seems like summer never really came here in Chicago. So for those cool Fall days we are carrying a new product – Leg Huggers! Send me your favorite picture of your kiddos from your summer adventures and you could win a free pair of Leg Huggers!

Leg Huggers is a new brand of leg warmers for your little ones. They are made with Bamboo, UV protective, odor resistant, biodegradable and antibacterial.

They're great for keeping legs cozy in cold weather. They're terrific for EC babies ad toilet training. They're perfect for crawling on hard surfaces. They're ideal for those with sensitive skin.To check out Leg Huggers stop in at LGB or order online: LegHuggers

To enter our photo contest is easy - post a comment in the comments section and email me your favorite summer picture to post! kim@littlegreenbabychicago.com

Contest ends Friday, September 18th at 4:00 p.m.