“”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.

Well, more like Dr. Seuss’ beloved characters will be running amuck in the the new line of shoes for both children and adults by Converse. Inspired by the classic stories and characters, the Seuss line by Converse has already launched and comes in 17 fantastic designs. Grab a pair and release your inner Seuss today at the Converse website. Prices range from $35-$65 and each pair you purchase comes with a free cinch bag!

Don’t forget to check out our Dr. Seuss Lunch Boxes to match these stylish kicks!

“If you keep your eyes open enough, oh, the stuff you would learn!
The most wonderful stuff!”
-Seuss-isms.

The wondrous and fantastical Dr. Seuss is back with a new show that is bound to inspire. THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT! will feature all of the favorites from The Cat in the Hat, including the Cat [voiced by Martin Short], Sally and Nick, the Fish, and Thing 1 and Thing 2. The show will focus on science concepts and vocabulary to prepare preschoolers for the kindergarten and first grade science curriculum. The show is based on the Dr. Seuss series, The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library. Each half-hour episode will begin with a question posed by the children, which will then be answered and explored by the Cat and his friends.

“Guided by the Cat, the kids figure things out by observing, collecting and managing clues, making connections, constructing and evaluating theories, and having discussions — all in a preschool-appropriate manner.“

***New…news! The show will continue on a regular schedule in September, but will actually debut this Saturday, August 7, on the preschool network Treehouse.*** There will also be a partner site on PBSKIDS.org that children can visit to apply what they have learned from the episodes and participate in activities online. The site will also launch in August.

***Also new! Here’s an article about Martin Short and how he created the voice for the Cat!***

Bumkins has been proud to produce Seuss products and be part of the Seuss family. Many of our products feature classic Seuss artwork. We have recently launched lunchboxes featuring two Seuss designs: The Cat in the Hat and One Fish, Two Fish. With school right around the corner, these lunch boxes are perfect for keeping your child’s lunches and snacks cool and safe!

Visit these two great blogs and enter for your chance to win Bumkins SuperBibs!

Jolly Mom gives great insight into her use of Bumkins products. And she is giving away Keith Haring SuperBibs to two lucky readers! Make sure to enter before its too late!

Visit Monkey Toes reviews and giveaways to enter for a chance to win a Dr. Seuss Grinch SuperBib 2 Pack! Look how cute her son looks in his Grinch SuperBib!

Need ideas for gift giving this Holiday season? Check out The Mom Buzz Holiday Guide! Bumkins Grinch items are spotlighted along with many other great products!

Check out her post:

“Holiday Guide: The Grinch SuperBibs by Bumkin – WIN!“

She includes great gift ideas, her thoughts on Bumkins products, and a chance for three lucky people to WIN a Grinch SuperBib 2 Pack!!