Win free products!

Mr. Bobbles' Blankets has participated in two more product reviews/giveaways - check out these 2 great blogs and enter for your chance to win a free Mr. Bobbles' Blankets toddler pillow sets. Both of these blogs also have other great giveaways going on so make sure to check them out:

Sugar Pop Ribbons -Enter to win a toddler pillow and nap mat sheet in your choice of fabrics. Contest ends March 28th 2010. There are many different ways to enter including becoming a Mr. Bobbles' Blankets Facebook fan.

Smile A Day Giveaways - Reviews, Giveaways and Deals to Make You Smile - enter to win a $25 Gift Certificate so you can pick your own items in our online store. Contest ends April 9, 2010. Again there are many different ways to gain entries including being a Facebook fan or making a purchase in our online store.

Thanks for checking out our Spring Fling Giveaways - we will have more coming!!!

Toddler Pillow/Blanket Giveaway

Mr. Bobbles' Blankets is hosting a toddler pillow/blanket giveaway on a blog called The Veater Family Adventures. The blog owner, Ashley, also did a great review of our products. Check out the blog and enter for a chance to win and also make sure to check out her other current giveaways as well. Thanks!

We're Seeing Stars!

We just finished up a big production run of several items in three new star themed fabrics - Tiny Stars/Blue, Tiny Stars/Pink, and a brand new fabric called Blue/White Stars. All three of these fabrics are currently available for purchase in our famous Playard Sheets and we'll be updated the website soon to add in the standard and Supersize blankets. It's so hard to pick a favorite - all three are adorable!

Mr. Bobbles' Blankets featured in new book....

Mr. Bobbles' Blankets has been featured in a book called "Made Here, Baby!" by Bruce Wolk. His book details over 400 manufacturers who are still making their products right here in the USA. Made Here, Baby! is The Essential Guide to finding the Best American-Made Products for Your Kids. Make sure to check it out!

Stomach Flu tip for Winter

I keep a few of our waterproof mattress pads on hand when one of my kids has the stomach flu - they are great for protecting the bed, but also great to protect your rugs/carpet. I spread one out (crib or twin size are great) on the carpet next to their bed (along with the trash can). It sure beats cleaning carpets at 2am! If there is an accident and they can't make it to the bathroom, just roll up the waterproof pad and throw it in the wash. Another carpet related tip that I wish I would have found out about when my kids were babies - buy a small 1-2 gallon shop-vac (wet/dry vac) and use it for those carpet accidents. Just pour a decent amount of water on the accident and vacuum up. You may have to do it a few times. You can also use a tiny bit of a clear liquid soap (like Ivory) - just make sure to rinse a few times with clear water to get up all the soap. Then blot a few times with a towel. These tips are also great for pet accidents. Wishing you all a happy and healthy, flu-free 2010!

Our Holiday 2009 Shipping Schedule has been posted. Happy Black Friday Shopping!

Interview at Moms Inspire Learning

I recently had an interview with Dawn Morris from Moms Inspire Learning - she posted the interview today. Dawn has a background in accounting and childhood education and shares her extensive knowledge of children's books with her blog readers. She also has lots of tips to get kids excited about reading and learning. I would definitely recommend checking out her blog for new titles to add to your child's library at home, as well as activities and discussions related to the books. I have personally gained a lot from reading her posts and have ended up purchasing many of her recommended books. They have all been worthwhile. Thanks for checking it out and thanks to Dawn for a great interview and a great blog!