Yporque

Graphic tees and a fun masked sweatshirt are some of the highlights of Yporque's line.  The t-shirts are textured and created to inspire play.  We're lovin' the hoodie. . .

Bliss Boots

We have been a fan of Tom's Shoes for awhile. Recently, the founder Blake Mycoskie, in a speech at Vanderbilt University told students that he hoped people would be inspired by his company to create companies of their own which help others.

Now a New Zealand company has joined the party. Selling ethically sourced leather sheepskin boots, Babies In Sheepskin donates money to a nonprofit children's charity for every pair of booties sold. It's the perfect time to gather cozy boots and slippers for little feet.

Halloween Coats

Etsy's Littlegoodall has ingeniously combined Halloween and Winter Coats.  Aren't these Lion and Wolf coats the cutest?  Hooray for Halloween all Winter long!

Yume Store

Check out some of these favorites from Yume Store.  They also have fabulous women's clothes and housewares.  Holiday shopping here we come. . .

American Craft Week

Join in the fun tomorrow- when the  American Craft Week is kicked off from Oct.1 until Oct.10 there are events and activities to take part in throughout the US. What a great way to get a head start on Holiday shopping or just a wonderful way to support American small business! We LOVE many, many American artists, designers, and toy makers! Stop by the website and see who is taking part and what you can do in your state! In honor of Craft week- here are a few of our favorites finds from Etsy shops.

Mommy and Me aprons from My Little Sister

Bookplates from Oiseaux

Anything is great from Soil

Great snack pouches from Down Home Amy

Teonova Masks

Etsy's Teonova has handcrafted these gorgeous leather masks.  They're so beautiful adults and children will be clamoring to wear them this Halloween!  You're never too old to trick-or-treat, right? 

Stardust

 It is ridiculously hot here! Hottest day on record yesterday. We are not made for the heat! This post has absolutely nothing to do with that, but just felt it needed to be said! Even though it's blazing outside we are getting ready for Halloween in our hearts! UK company, Stardust, who we found through Twitter, sells all this great loot!

 Why not learn a little while getting in the spirit!

kit + lili

Sometimes a girl wants a little color and pattern in her wardrobe.  This is where kit + lili comes in.  Bright patterns with simple and comfy styling make these dresses incredibly wearable.  We imagine one of them will become her favorite "everyday" dress in no time.

Nook Organic Crib Mattress

Nook has created an organic mattress that is non-toxic, microbe resistant and uses all natural materials.  A crib mattress that will allow the whole family to rest easy because they come in full sizes, too.

The pebble covers are washable, hooray!  Also, check out their open weave organic a-line sleep sack.

Here's to a sleepy weekend!

FEED Trick-or-Treat Pumpkin Bag

It's getting closer to Halloween and while many use plastic pumpkins to hold treats, this bag from UNICEF is the philanthropic alternative.  It's festive, holds way more treats than the standard pumpkin, and the best part is one bag feeds one child all of her nutrients for an entire year.  Now that's trick-or-treating for Good.

If you want to do more Trick-or-Treat for Unicef is celebrating it's 60th Anniversary and encourages groups of children to go door to door with Unicef's trademark orange box trick-or-treating for funds.

Boxes can be picked up at Toys R Us/Babies R US or ordered online at Unicef's Trick-or-Treat page.

Children love Halloween so much, we imagine they'll be more than happy to make the rounds once for candy and another time for UNICEF.   That's a Happy Halloween!