etsy finds.

I love when readers email me their finds. These are from Rachel. Both found on etsy and both pretty incredible. They are definitely on my list of things to have. Thanks Rachel!

Little Hand gray knit dress $58

Scatterbox original child's scarf $28

SKIP*HOP {winner!}

A big thank you to all of you who entered the SKIP*HOP giveaway. It was fun reading what products you would enjoy most. The winner is:

Emily who said: i have always longed for their diaper bag accessories, they think of everything in their products!

Congratulations Emily! Please email me (tangledandtrue@gmail.com) your choice of playmat and your shipping information by Monday to claim your prize.

*winner chosen using random.org

wooden wagon.

Colored Geo Blocks $32

One of my absolute favorite toys growing up was a plain set of wooden blocks. I remember spending hours with my brothers and sister building imaginary villages, buildings and more. Today it is more difficult to find wooden toys, rubber and plastic are readily available along with character toys that are functional but not always satisfying.

The Wooden Wagon offers a wide variety of creative toys not found in America. They are a family owned and operated business and choose manufacturers that are also family-run and have been for generations. 

Our method of selecting our toys and folk art reflects these family values: We offer nothing that we would not want in our own home, whether it is a child's toy or an ornament that is brought out on special family occasions.

Wooden blocks and toys are safer, inspire more imaginative play, promote spatial awareness, encourage manual dexterity, but most importantly they are fun for children of all ages.

Browsing The Wooden Wagon, I'm wishing I could replace all the girls toys, do a little Christmas shopping and preparing to spend some serious time playing with them too.

What was your favorite toy as a child?

pea pod shower!

I am currently obsessing over this shower idea on Hostess with the Mostess.

skip hop. {giveaway!}

There's been giveaways from Skip*hop before. We know them and love them. They offer high quality and the best of the best for all your baby needs. They understand the mom's and dad's of today because that's who they are too. They are creating products that are smarter, safer and more innovative. Overall they are making parenthood better and you have to love a company who does that!

Today they're helping make your parenting experience a little easier. One lucky reader will win their incredible activity playmat. It's something every mother and baby need. In my experience tummy time wasn't always a favorite for the girls. Add five hanging toys that squeak, rattle, crinkle, vibrate and reflect, along with bright colors and a soft tummy-time pillow and just like that, parenthood is a little easier. Thank you Skip*hop.

Winner has their choice of:


Garden Floral Activity Playmat (an $80 value)


Outerspace Activity Playmat (an $80 value)

Available to purchase exclusively at babiesrus.com

What other Skip*hop product would you like to put in your cart?

Would you love to win? be sure to:
*enter one comment on this post - with your name
*please only enter once
*answer question above
*entry will be open until 7 am Thursday morning (10/16)
*winner will be announced Thursday morning

Auction Updates.

I have been receiving emails asking about products won from the auctions. First, if you won a Silly Wagon auction they are based in Houston and have had difficulties from hurricane Ike. I did receive an email from them at the beginning of last week saying all information had gone to vendors, so pkg.'s should be on their way shortly.

Second, if you did not win a Silly Wagon auction, and have not received your pkg. please send me an email letting me know so I can contact the companies and get them to you as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience. I am doing my very best to make sure everyone receives their wonderful auction items, and am once again extremely grateful for your contributions to such an amazing family.

Happy Columbus Day!

I hope you enjoy your day! We are spending time as a family, with some of our favorite visitors. One more great sale I thought you should know about...



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