Twig Crayons -a New Twist On an Old Favorite.

Here's a new twist on the same old boring crayon! Handmade in Ecuador from twigs, litterally. A hole is drilled through a twig & then filled with crayon. SO fun & cute...a perfect addition to any gift. Wrapped in cotton cord in sets of 10.

Capture Your Little One's Footprint in a Ceramic Keepsake. Our In-store Event With AnnaBanana is June 20th.

We've had many customers asking in the past few weeks when our next AnnaBanana Handprint Event will be. And now we have a date! We're always excited to have our in-store handprint event with AnnaBanana! What better way to capture your little one's little fingers & tiny toes than a personalized ceramic keepsake. Rember, this will be the littliest your little one will ever be...if they're 3 weeks or 3 years! Because these are made from ceramic clay rather than plaster of paris you get in the kits at the local craft stores, you get the finest detail of every little toe! And with 18 glaze colors to choose from to customize your tile for any room in the house.

Don't forget...AnnaBanana has many other hand-painted ceramic keepsakes that can be custom ordered at anytime, including baptism & birthday frames and wall hanging birth announcements.

Saturday, September 26th
appointments start at 11:00

Reserve your spot today - appointments are strongly suggested - call HullaBaloo at 248.398.8890. Single plaques (as shown)available in square or circle $35; double plaques $60 - it helps us to know the size and number of tiles you'll want when you call for an appointment since she does not bring too many extras on the day of the event.

Hand-knit Children's Hats - Special Order Your's at HullaBaloo Today!

School has started...and I can already feel the crisp fall air as I'm walking to school in the morning! I hate to think that the colder weather is right around the corner - but it is - which makes now the perfect time to special order your hand-knit hats at HullaBaloo. Our hats from BabsDee Handknits is another one of our fun, creative handmade items from a local artisan, Barbara, who loves to knit and loves to knit for us!

I love that you can special order these, do you see a style in the store but want it to match your child's winter coat? We have color samples available at the store, and all styles are available in newborn to big kid, cotton or merino wool.

We just got in the store our most popular "vine" hat in merino wool & cotton. Plus a super cute "pumpkin" hat for fall.

New Tutus are at HullaBaloo for the Little Ballerina in Your Life!

What little girl would not love to pirouette through the living room in one of these fluffy tutus! These bundles of tulle are made by one of our favorite local moms, Charissa. With three kids, Charissa fills her "free time" making tutus! We're lucky to have a new "stock" of them in the store, available in pink, white, yellow and aqua. Perfect for a first birthday photo, halloween or a gift for any girly girl in your life!

Love the photo of our girly girls in their tutus? Thanks to Purple Tree Photography for another great photo - check them out!

Maternity Monday - Our "Due In" Rhinestone Tees from Time Out Mom

How many times a day do you actually get asked this question? I'm sure you've lost count! We all know its everyone's way - even strangers - of showing their love and concern for your ever growing belly. But being there first hand...twice...I know it gets old answering that same question over & over again.

Our "Due In" and "Bump" shirts let you tell everyone before they ask! Black fitted maternity tees embellished with clear rhinestones in the month that you're due are available in either short-sleeve or long-sleeve depending on the month. A great gift for your wife, sister or girlfriend or a fun way to share the news with everyone!

These shirts are handcrafted from mom-owned business Time Out Mom. Check out her site at timeoutmom.com for more great info from everything to the correct steps in giving your toddler a time out to the importance of giving yourself a mommy "time out."

The New Kids in Town. BlaBla Dolls are Here!

I'm so excited that our BlaBla dolls are finally here - they're so ugly they're cute!! These puffed filled, knit little guys are quite the gem! Each one of these are hand created by Peruvian knitters. The Boogaloos remind of Weebles, big & round without feet they wobble - but they might fall down. Pick up Berry Lee or Yoko, perfect for a gift for the big sister or a birthday. Or grab a classic BlaBla monkey or dog for the little boy in your life. Come check them out!

Another Fablous Idea - Bumpy Name Labels!

Here's another new item that I'm so excited about to have in the store! These are personalized name labels that are re-usable, just stretch it over any bottle or sippy cup and it stays on snug! No more sticky stickers that end up in a mess, or pernamnet markers that eventually wash off anyway to label your kids drinks. Perfect for daycare, preschool, or playdates! Pick from 4 colors, pink, lavender, scrub green or blue. You have the option for a second line of text which is perfect for labeling allergies - I think that's a totally great idea! 100% personalized - just the way you want it !

These labels can be ordered through the store either stop in or give us a call. Since each one is obviously personalized, they will ship in approx. 7 days - and we will ship them FREE to your home if you mention our blog!

Baby Bling - Its Smart Mom Jewerly!

I am so super excited about this new product! Moms, you've all put your necklaces - especiall the 'good' ones - away for this reason exactly. Your baby thinks that your necklace is their for the sole purpose of their enjoyment, to grab, pull, chew on. But this new bling IS for them...its a necklace...but not really...its also a teether! Teething Bling necklaces are made of a silicone material that is similar to the material that many teething toys are made of. But don't worry, Teething Bling products are non-toxic, phthalate, BPA, PVC and lead free and all pendants come with a breakaway clasp. I have necklaces that are similar in style to these, which make these necklaces so neat because it does not look like some rainbow colored toy hanging around your neck, they look like a real piece of jewerly! What a great gift for a girlfriend who just found out she's pregnant or for a mom who is having baby number two or three and has most everything she needs. Come on in & check this one out in person, I'm sure you'll love it as much as we do!

Cozie little lovies from Angel Dear are back!!

These super soft & cozy little lovie blankies from Angel Dear were gone for a bit...but one request after another, we've brought them back!! You can't buy just one...always have a spare on hand "just in case". Our selection will always vary but currently we have the super cute giraffe in brown and the new pink and you can't beat the super girly flower. I guess everyone loved them as much as we did - I've often thought it would be perfect to sew dozens of them together to make a giant blanket...for me!

Little Pretties.

New at HullaBaloo are these adorable personalized suitcases. Hand-painted with hearts, rose buds or daisies. Created by Little Pretties, local artisans - and moms. Available in our favorite girly-girl colors...bubble gum pink, lavender & grass green, topped with fancy ribbons for the ultimate girly touch. If the little princess in your life is anything like mine, she can't have enough "things" to put "stuff" in. A perfect gift for Valentine's or a birthday party filled with hairbows, stickers or craft supplies!