“”Be grateful you’re not in the forest in France
Where the average young person just hasn’t a chance
To escape from the perilous pants eating plants
But your pants are safe, you’re a fortunate guy
You ought to be shouting how lucky am I”

- Dr. Seuss, Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?

As much as we love creating superior products for you and your child, we also enjoy giving back to the community. For the second year in a row, Bumkins is proud to be participating in Goodwill of Central Arizona’s “2010 Evening of Goodwill: Denim and Diamonds.” We have donated a wonderfully whimsical Suessian basket, filled with enough Seuss gear to turn your child into a Who! You can bid on this basket and many other fantastical items during the silent auction, as well as meet over 350 local community leaders and supporters at this evening affair.

About the Evening of Goodwill – The 10th Annual Evening of Goodwill will be held Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Desert Foothills, 5-9 pm. Throughout the evening, there will be a silent auction, a hosted reception, a buffet-style dinner, western-inspired games, live entertainment and an award presentation honoring their clients, partners and community supporters. Tickets are open to the public and are $100. Proceeds go towards furthering the education of Goodwill clients, as well as local adults and youths.

About Goodwill of Central Arizona -”We Put People to Work.” Their motto rings true in everything they do, from recently opening a new store [Redesign by Goodwill] to creating a used auto lot! There mission is simple, “Through the work of Goodwill, all people will have the opportunity to learn, work and achieve their greatest potential.” By practicing this vision and following their values, Goodwill has received recognition and become a leader in the “Charities You Can Trust” list.

Michaels has announced the week of August 29-September 4 as “Baby Week!” During this time, daily workshops will be held for customers to create gifts and decor. Each project is designed with baby in mind and costs less than $8!

• Sunday, Aug. 29, 1-3pm – Baby Room Decor – “Personalize baby’s room with unique, handmade baby decor that also makes a great shower gift. Cost: Free supplies with purchase of clay pots and blocks.”
• Tuesday, Aug. 31, 6-8pm – Yarn Baby Shower Bag - “Add a whimsical, personal touch to a shower gift with a handmade yarn chick. Cost: Free supplies with purchase of bag.”
• Wednesday, Sept. 1, 6-8pm – Welcome Home Paper Bag Book – “Create the perfect keepsake for baby with a personalized memory book. Documents baby’s “firsts” to share for years to come. Cost: Free supplies with purchase of ribbon.”
• Thursday, Sept. 2, 6-8pm – Time Capsule Keepsakes – “Celebrate baby now and forever with a handcrafted time capsule keepsake. Seal it tight to treasure at a later date. Cost: Free supplies with purchase of pail.”
• Friday, Sept. 3, 6-8pm – Hospital Door Plaque - “Welcome baby with a customized hospital door plaque. This special gift will be a great room identifier at the hospital and the perfect embellishment in the nursery. Cost: Free supplies with purchase of wood plaque and embellishments.”
• Saturday, Sept. 4, 1-3pm – Big Brother/Big Sister Welcome Home Canvas – “A special ‘welcome home’ canvas from big brother or big sister is a sweet gesture that’s sure to be cherished forever. Cost: Free supplies with purchase of canvas. Ages 3 and up welcome.”

For more information about “Baby Week” or for more project ideas, click here.

And don’t forget about us! We offer some great gift ideas for baby showers, such as our Dr. Seuss Newborn Cap and Bootie Set to keep the newborn warm and stylish!

Do you have a project that you made for your newborn or as a gift? Did you receive a wonderful handmade gift from someone? Please share!

We are excited to announce the brand new children’s store…Zoolikins! Formerly wildflowers.com, this new store offers “safe, natural, creative products for babies, toddlers, and their parents.” Everything from BumGenius and FuzziBunz diapers to ErgoBaby carriers and Ju Ju Be Bags! Also offered are articles and tutorials on cloth diapering, wonderfully titled “Cloth Diapering 101.”

Zoolikins will also be carrying the full line of Bumkins items, including our Dr. Seuss and Haring products!

Visit them at www.zoolikins.com!

Zoolikins also has a physical location! The colorful store is located at 7118 E. 5th Ave. in Old Town Scottsdale. It has a bright green storefront, so you can’t miss it!

It’s that time again…

The hustling and bustling of back-to-school activities and events. Bumkins has some of your back-to-school items that are guaranteed to turn a heads during arts-and-crafts and lunchtime!

Check our our junior aprons and lunchboxes today and have your child even more popular while in class!

And a quick reminder — all of our products are lead safe, PVC, BPA, Phthalate & Vinyl free!

Researchers at the University of California have been taking a closer look at human milk and are finding that a large part of the breast milk seems to have a role beyond infant nutrition. An indigestible substance in breast milk  promotes a strain of bacteria found in the infant’s gastrointestinal tract. This bacteria may act as a probiotic and provide support for the baby’s immune system. Researchers are looking at the contents of breast milk to discover how to best feed and defend the human body. A great read!