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Stylish in-kind donation from ZIPIT is zipping its way to Non Profits

ZIPIT of Peabody, Massachusetts, which sells colorful and clever bags, backpacks and pencil boxes worldwide, has made its first gifts-in-kind donation to NAEIR, the National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources (www.naeir.org). NAEIR, in turn, will make those donated items available to civic organizations, churches, schools and other nonprofits without charge, helping them stretch their budgets and serve people of all ages. “We knew were going to donate products this year, and because we had an unusually high number of items, we wanted to donate to an organization that could handle the large amount of units,” said Joseph Montana …

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Color and Me!

Written and illustrated by Michaela Dias-Hayes, Kane Miller, A Division of EDC Publishing, 2023 Color and Me!, Michaela Dias-Hayes’ debut book as both author and illustrator, promotes a powerful message on embracing who you are and celebrates the joy of discovery, self-expression, and creating art. So much more than an introduction to colors and color mixing, Color and Me! offers parents and caregivers many opportunities to interact with young children as they read the story aloud. The heroine of Color and Me! shares the colorful things that are special to her, which can inspire the listening child to reflect on …

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A Simple Story The Little Giraffe was born on 25th of May in the year 1961… Saint Sophie’s Day!

In those days, only pets or farm animals were represented in the world of toys. Then, one day in France, a certain Mr. Rampeau, specialist in transforming the latex from the hevea tree using a rotational moulding of rubber as a toy-making concept, had the idea to design a giraffe. This exotic representation was the first of its kind on the market! Its size and shape were ideally suited for baby to grasp. The first Sophie la girafe went in the production on Thursday, May 25th hence the original of her name. She was an immediate success. Right from the …

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Mud Pie: Lifestyle brand creates delightful gifts and apparel to inspire life’s moments

Mud Pie is a lifestyle brand that creates delightful gifts to inspire all of life’s sparkling moments. The company’s aim is to add laughter, inspiration, and joy to everyday celebrations. Every piece designed by the company is inspired by all of life’s sparkling occasions. From holiday happenings to everyday celebrations, Mud Pie has a gift fit for the moment. Mud Pie products are created for the fashion-forward gals, the entertainers, the home decorators, the mommas and their little ones, and most importantly, for the ladies that enjoy the finer moments in life. The company’s designers create delightful products that are …

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Beba Bean offers girls, boys apparel

Building on the success of the Pee-pee Teepee, Baby Bean’s first product, Lisa and Peter Malcic began designing more products to meet their philosophy “adorable meets practical.”  The line today includes bamboo layette, knitwear, blankets, shoes, toys, and pee-pee teepees. Boy’s apparel in sizes 0-3 months and 3-6 months includes rompers, sweaters, hoodies, and knit sets. Girl’s apparel, also in sizes from 0-3 months and 6-12 months includes dresses, sweaters, hoodies, knit sets, capes, headbands, and crocheted caps. Shown is the linen party dress in blue which features a sweet Peter Pan collar and a fully lined full body skirt. …

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JuneBee Baby fashions are handknit for keeps

JuneBee Baby specializes in fair trade handmade baby clothing featuring heirloom quality baby knits. June Sayali, the company’s founder, says she believes in the “slow fashion” movement as an alternative to mass-produced clothing or fast-passing trends. JuneBee Baby garments are made by women artisans in Istanbul, Turkey. The apparel uses patterns such as cabled feather knots, Trinity stitches, mock honeycombs, twisted ribs, woven herringbones, and lace crochets. Shown here is the Cuddle Up Baby Boy Pullover available in sizes 12-18 months and 2T. Made of natural fibers in a gorgeous stitch pattern, this grey and blue sweater is easy to …

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Emerald August features beach themes

Emerald August’s spring ‘17 collection features sailboats, palm trees, and coastal hues reminiscent of an island retreat. The collection includes the company’s signature tunic dresses, printed knitted dresses, and tunic tops, a halter dress, and more. Bloomer shorts, sun hats, rompers, and dresses are perfect for baby boys and girls. Shown is the Anna dress featuring sailboats. Apparel for baby girls is available in 5 sizes ranging from 0-3 months to 18-24 months and includes tops, leggings, and dresses. Apparel for girls in sizes 2-7 includes dresses, leggings, and tops. For more information call 678/ 733-2080 or visit www.emeraldaugust.com.

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Blu Pony Vintage salutes fashions from another age

  Blu Pony Vintage takes a fundamental approach to children’s apparel manufacturing. “We make it local, make it with care and detail, and keep our wholesome integrity,” according to Bonnie Matthews, founder, and designer. Inspired by vintages children’s clothing from the 1920’s and 30’s, Blu Pony reproduces children’s garments with the same look and feel of that roaring time.    The company focuses on an era of manufacturing when items made were to be handed down for generations. ”We make vintage-inspired girl’s dresses and inspire a vintage lifestyle of innocence and adventure,” Matthews says. As a young girl, she helped …

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Maison Chic utilizes fabrics and colors

New from Maison Chic is the Skipper the Crab dress with bloomers, an adorable dress featuring a crab applique and coordinating bloomers. Available in sizes  0-6 months and 6-12 months, the dress comes on a white silk padded hanger.  A family owned and operated business, Maison Chic is based in Atlanta and is operated by Ed and Betty Butler, and their grown children. The Butlers earlier ran a rep agency, The Butler Group, and represented Maison Chic, a factory direct baby gift line. In 2008, the Butlers joined forces with Maison Chic to create a new company to become a …

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Dedo Kids offers fun graphics, bright colors

Dedo Kids pairs vibrant colors with fun graphics and prints, offering stylish girls apparel in sizes 2T to 10. “Our goal is to design energetic, high-quality clothing for girls who dress confidently to show their individual style, says Asma Iqbal, founder. Previous seasons have taken the Northern Lights and music festivals as their themes. Everyday basics—skirts, tanks, tees, leggings, sweatpants, and sweatshirts—feature lurex lace,  polka dot fur, and crackled foil, as well as princess crowns and glass slippers. The mix-and-match pieces can be used to dress up or dress down. Dedo—phonetically pronounced dhay-dho, meaning “to give” in the Urdu and …

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