I just wanted to take a minute to thank all of my loyal customers, friends, and family for the amazing support given to me this past year. It has been a year of very hard work, and a ton of changes, and everyone has been there to cheer me on and spread the word about Spoiled Rotten Baby. So, THANK YOU!

Here's to a joyous holiday season, and a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2008!

Cheers,

Shelly

Has it already been 3 weeks since my last post? Talk about being busy during the holidays!

Since my last post, Spoiled Rotten Baby has 'upgraded' one of it's features: 'A La Carte. Now, you can not only just add an 'A La Carte goodie to one of our fab gift sets, but you can also purchase the items on their own. Love Little Giraffe Blankets, but don't need a diaper bag? Buy it 'A La Carte! Out of your favorite Stretch Oil for your pregnant belly, but don't want to wait for someone to buy it for you? Buy it 'A La Carte! I think you get the idea ;-)To top it all off, during the month of December, any 'A La Carte item is 15% off! See our weekly discount page for details.

More news from the last 3 weeks: Spoiled Rotten Baby is featured in 425 Magazine! Check out the 425 Gift Guide (Winter 2007/08) to see our Angel Baby Bathtime Set.

Finally, don't forget to shop with us for those pregnant Mamas and newborn babies during the holidays. Make this year extra special!

Happy Shopping,

Shelly

It's hip to be green, eh? Thank goodness! Finally there's a trend that is actually doing the world some good. Let's hope it sticks around!

Fortunately businesses are hopping on the bandwagon and doing their part as well. Eastside Business based out of Bellevue, Washington is doing something great and deserves recognition. Called the 'Eastside Business Green Vehicle Challenge,' publisher and owner Joe Kennedy (a.k.a. The Hair Farmer)is challenging businesses to do their part and 'go green.'

The goals of the Green Vehicle Challenge are:

1. To increase awareness of green vehicle options.

2. To encourage businesses to purchase and use green vehicles.

3. To make all sponsors and participants known as stewards of the environment and business leaders in the green community.

4. For participants to save money on transportation costs and add to their company's bottom line.

How will they do it? First, Eastside Business is purchasing environmentally conscious vehicles to be used during newspaper delivery. The cars will be wrapped heavily in advertisements for both the challenge and sponsors. All sponsors will be heavily promoted in each 2008 issue of Eastside Business, as well as on the Eastside Business news sites and in the weekly Eastside Business Newsletter.

Participant companies who choose to accept the challenge by buying or leasing a green vehicle will be featured in an Eastside Business news story and a press release will be sent to all area media. Not only that, but they plan on featuring follow-up stories to see how the company's bottom line has been affected.

Now don't you think more people should be as forward thinking as Joe and the rest of the staff at Eastside Business? Good job, guys! As for the rest of us, make sure to support any company you see going green - especially if they are a sponsor of this great concept.

For more information on the Eastside Business Challenge, please visit www.EastsideBusinessJournal.com or call 425-458-5710..

Shelly

Ah . . . the baby shower - one of the fun parts of having a baby, right? For some people, planning a baby shower can be a bit stressful. Trying to stay organized and deal with all those hormones can be quite a challenge, eh?

Fortunately, there are websites like Baby Shower 101. They have everything from explaining the history of baby showers to baby shower etiquette. Not only that, but Baby Shower 101 is a great resource for invitations, games, and even how to incorporate a holiday theme into your shower. I love it!

In addition to planning the shower, don't forget to register for gifts! People want to know what you need and what you want. Target and Babies-R-Us are great spots for the basics, and Spoiled Rotten Baby is the best spot for spoiling both Mom and baby! We even offer Baby Shower Request Cards and will soon be adding an online registry.

With all this help, there's no need to stress out. After all, baby showers are supposed to fun ;-)

Shelly

Happy Halloween everyone!

The 'Baby Diaries' have finally launched!!!

Spoiled Rotten Baby has added a new feature to its website. The feature, called ‘The Baby Diaries,’ is a compilation of stories or ‘diaries’ submitted by men and women with the purpose of sharing their early pregnancy and postpartum experiences with others.

Sometimes it’s nice just to know that someone else has been where you are. Some of the diary entries are short and funny, some are a bit longer and a little more serious, but all are important.

I also don't want them limited to those who have become parents in the traditional sense of the word, either. I hope the diaries will expand to include stories about adoption, surrogacy, and IVF.

Every new parent has a whole gamete of ups and downs whether they went through the physical changes of pregnancy or not. Becoming responsible for this fragile little human is both exhilarating and terrifying no matter how it comes about.

Submissions are all e-mailed directly to me and then I decide whether or not they are appropriate for the feature. Although erring on the side of more light-hearted stories, I warn you in advance that the entries are not all sugar-coated.

As a childbirth educator it was important for me to tell couples in my classes the truth on what to expect. I would say things like, ’Labor is hard work, but worth it.’ or ‘Parenting is scary and can be overwhelming, but so are most things tried for the first time.’ With the variety of entries on our website (both funny and serious) I encourage our readers to do what I used to tell couples in my classes to do – take what you want from it, and leave the rest behind.

The Baby Diaries can be found in the features section of Spoiled Rotten Baby’s website. You can also e-mail me directly at shelly@mysrbb.com to request your own diary be included on the site.


Thanks and I can't wait to read your submissions!

One of the greatest things about being a former childbirth educator and postpartum doula is having the opportunity to share information about the importance of breastfeeding with others. Spoiled Rotten Baby as a company is pro-breastfeeding, and advocates every woman breastfeeding her baby even if they are only able (or willing!) to do it for a few weeks. Something is always better than nothing!

My favorite resource for breastfeeding support is La Leche League. In addition to offering support groups in most cities, the website is full of helpful information and links. Please visit their website at www.llli.org if you are considering breastfeeding as an option, or if you need support.

Finally, don't forget to consider our 'Breastfeeding Encouragement' Set in our Spoiled Rotten Mama Collection as a gift for that new (or soon-to-be new!) Mom.

Shelly

I was sitting here thinking about all of the great things that were in store for Spoiled Rotten Baby. We are working on several new features and deciding on several new products. Don't get me wrong - I love our organic cotton kimonos, our Little Giraffe blanket/Bumble Bag combo, and our amazing natural/organic products for Mom and baby. It's just that as a woman, I want more!

So, my question to you is . . . what do you want us to offer? More Mom gifts? Like what? More 'A La Carte items? Something entirely different? Is there something missing from our (fabulous) website?

We really want your opinions - after all, you are who we are catering to! So, feel free to reply to the post, e-mail me directly, call the office - whatever! Just let us know!

Shelly

http://www.myspoiledrottenbaby.com

In my opinion, the main goal of a 'Spoiled Rotten Baby' blog is simply for us to get acquainted. I have been asked by many people (friends and customers alike) to start a blog because they know it is my passion and goal to provide the best and most personal service I can as the owner of Spoiled Rotten Baby. By blogging, I am able to (hopefully) share my personality and love for what I do with you, and in turn, give you the opportunity to share your wishes/needs/thoughts with me.


So, please feel free to add comments to the posts or e-mail me directly (shelly@mysrbb.com)with ideas or requests, and welcome to my first blog!

Shelly