thanksgiving hours!

tuesday - wednesday: 10am - 6pm

thursday: CLOSED

friday - saturday: 10am - 3pm

christmas time is here!

these new christmas ornaments have been a hit so far. perfect gifts for teachers, small gift exchange, babysitters, and grandma & grandpa! get them personalized with their name and year on the back!

there are eight differnt styles: present, partridge, tree, merry christmas, reindeer, snowman, newlyweds and angel.

get ready for the holidays!

don't let the holidays sneak up on you...get ready for the holidays with these cute and personalized holiday items!

1. doodlebug designs personalized apron: how cute are these! pick from any of the designs from doodlebugs blog and make the perfect accessory for baking those holiday cookies. they can also be used as art smocks for those little artists in the family!

apron colors - red, green, dark blue, white and off white

2. santa's placemat: perfect for christmas eve...leave santa cookies and milk in style! make them even cuter by having them personalized with you childs name!

ABC* cookie cutters

*already been chewed!

are your cookies so delicious that all thats ever left over for you are the crumbs? just bake them with bite marks built-in and watch your friends leave them behind on the tray:)

they're made to the highest culinary standards from luxurious cast aluminum so there are no seams or sharp edges and they're easy to clean. displayed in nifty clear display boxes - makes for great gifts.

gingerbread men set include 3 designs - one missing a head, one missing a leg, and one missing an arm. these poor poor gingerbread men! their loss is your gain. each gingerbread man measures approximately 5 inches wide x 8.25 inches tall

happy halloween!

hope everyone has a happy and safe halloween!

from, carrie & stanley - "kentucky derby winner"

halloween store hours:

saturday, october 31st: 10am - 4pm

felt flower headbands

this is miss cailyn burns wearing an adorable felt flower headband...perfect for your little ladies! they are made with an elastic head piece and the flower is attached. they fit newborns and even adults! the headband fit me and 7 month old cailyn:)

available in pink, grey, black/white, off white, purple and fushia flowers

airfork one

it's high-flying meal time fun for the little ones...airfork one is now ready for boarding! it's made of sleek stainless steel encased in food-grade, dishwasher-safe silicone, just the thing to bring those mashed potatoes and peas in for a safe landing.

makes a great gift for birthdays and don't forget those christmas stockings!

trick or treat...smell my feet!

get ready for halloween with these fun gifts...only a few weeks away!

1. ugly dolls: what about giving these fun, ugly and kind of cute animals instead of candy this year! kids love them.

2. boo! socks: how cute are these! these adorable socks are perfect for your little spooks feet.

3. doodlebugs t-shirts: there is still time to order your personalized halloween t-shirts! check out doodlebugs blog page for more designs...and order today!

pee-pee teepees!

changing a baby girl is not all glitz and glory. changing a baby boy is an even bigger horror story. you hold his feet in one hand, and the diaper with the other, the whole time praying "please don't pee on your mother". a must-have diapering accessory for newborn boys! excellent baby shower gift with guaranteed giggles! the pee-pee teepee is for the sprinkling wee wee. this cone shaped cloth product makes diaper changes dry and easy. 100% cotton. each pack contains 5 pee-pee teepees. fully washable and re-usable. available in five differernt patterns!

doodlebug designs tshirt give away!!

Doodlebug Designs will be doing another give away! We will be giving a shirt away each day during the week of October 5th- 9th! That means 5 FREE shirts! You will be able to choose any design, font, color etc...

click here for details!

going to the chapel...

and im going to get married THIS FRIDAY!

store hours this week:

tuesday - open

wednesday - open

thursday, friday & saturday - CLOSED

ella minnow pea will open again tuesday, september 29th!

thanks.

carrie & stanley...ready for the big day:)

too cute to spook!

designs are here to get your little pumpkin ready for halloween! be sure to check out doodlebug designs blog for a complete view of all of the designs!

and get ready for fall...long sleeve shirts now available!

new - bottle pets!!

turn feeding time into cuddle time with a plush and snuggly bottle cover! these adorable bottle pets are super-soft and a super-cute update to boring plastic bottles:) bottles are not included with these animals...but they fit doctor brown bottles and avent bottles too! choose from any of these animals, or get the gift set that includes a blanket and a bottle!

cant wait to see pictures of your kids and these adorable bottle pets!

happy 2 year anniversary!

ella minnow pea has officially been open for 2 years now! thanks to everyone that has helped keep me in business:)

you have to stop by and check out all the new products i got in this week! posts coming soon!

carrie

jelly kitten books

jelly kitten's designs appeal to children ages 6 months to 4 years. these charming cloth books are full of stimulating things for baby to see, touch, hear, and chew on! give babies the jelly kitten pet's tails book and they will discover the tails of their favorite pets sticking out of the of the book, revealing the rest of them inside the crinkly, colorful pages of the book. can you guess whose tail is whose? spot clean with a damp cloth.

it almost time...

for school, preschool and daycare to begin!

dont let your little one out the door without these perfect school necessities: mini backpacks, lunch totes or train case.

1. fun flower mini backpack: perfect for preschool or overnight visits to grandmas! plenty of storage for all of your stuff and a front exterior zip pocket. you will love the padded back panel and padded adjustable shoulder straps.

2. fun flower lunch tote: for kids of all ages!  its the perfect way to pack your lunch with style.  fully insulated tote includes a front outside pouch pocket, an inside velcro to hold your drink, and even an elastic mesh pocket to help keep items in place! 

3. fun flower train case: functional and stylish,  perfect for all of your needs. pack with cosmetics and toiletry supplies or load it up with a nutritional lunch, with an insulated liner you can decide. with it's roomy size and fully lined silhouette, this case is a must have for anyone on the go!

4. miss paisley white modeling her very own mini backpack on her first day of daycare!

2009-2010 momAgendas are here!

and they are not just for moms! a unique week-at-a-view format and monthly views too. space for all your appointments, plus four extra spaces per day for important areas of your life...use a space for each child to keep their games and doctors appointments organized . in the back, there is a place for notes and a removable address book!
5 stylish, stain-resistant colors left: chocolate, royal blue, lime, pink and orange
17-month calendar runs through december 2010.

back to school...and preschool too!

here are some fun gifts to get your kids ready to head back to school!

1. ladybug lunch bag: kids love their very own lunch bag for school or even for long trips in the car. insulated and made of plastic, these bags clean up easily. can be carried by shoulder strap or by handle. available in ladybug, frog and duck

2. grade level books: each age appropriate book has 24 delightful pages to help children record all the important, silly & thoughtful things that happen during their grade school years! includes photo sleeves to hold 20 4"x6" photos and 2 colorful pockets to store "this and that".

3. 'back to school' doodlebug tshirts: your child is sure to be a charmer in these fun tees! their teachers and classmates will adore them! shirts can be custom designed for you (grade level, school colors, etc..) just let us know what you need! 

summer lovies

nicole richie & marcia cross keep their children close, but their lovies closer! harlow and savannah are both holding the giraffe lovie.

these angel dear blankies are sweet, charming characters, machine-washable and cashmere-soft. 14” square with just the right simple details to soothe and delight. a must have!

available in: pink bunny, giraffe, monkey, pink monkey, owl and frog

also available in 3 packs: one for the house, the car and grandmas

beat the heat in style!

with hot summer days here...it's time to hang out by the pool, take a ride on the boat or barbeque in the backyard in style with these fashionable drink holders! keep your drinks cold with these foam insulated koozies with stylish fabric shells.  each is embroidered with a monogram for personalization.  choose from over 39 different fabrics

fourth of july - store hours

friday, july 3rd: CLOSED

saturday, july 4th: CLOSED

have a happy and safe july 4th!

carrie & stanley

personalized plates with matching placemats

these personalized melamine plates with matching placemats ( not shown ) are perfect for birthdays, birthday presents, kindergarten graduation and make a great teacher's and hostess gift!  add some homemade cookies on top for an extra "sweet" treat! 

the melamine plates are dishwasher safe but not for microwave use. they are made of a super strong plastic so they are durable, scratch resistant, kid tested and mom approved. the placemats coordinate with the plates and come with a pack of washable markers for the games and puzzles on the backside!

over 50 different designs to choose from!

fourth of july shirts

dont forget to order your fourth of july shirts by doodlebug deisgns! in order to get them back before the holiday you need to get them ordered in the next coming week!

t-shirts:
6 months,
12 months
18 months
2T, 3T, 4T, 5/6, 7
Sizes can be custom ordered as needed.

onesies:
0-3 months
3-6 months
6-9 months
9-12 months

summertime accessories

whether you're heading to the lake, organizing your camping trip, or just preparing for an exciting summer vacation...these accessories are sure to make your summer a little brighter!

oversized & insulated cooler: new leak resistant design, removable shoulder strap, dimensions: 11" x 7" x 13.5" and available in two different patterns.

beach towel sets: new designs with rope handles, full sized 30 x 60 towel & coordinating tote, embroidery friendly, and available in three different patterns.

sale...sale...sale!

stop by ella minnow pea to check out the 50% off sale and also some new summer things that just came in today!
items for sale: bags, lunch bags, mom agendas, note pads, puzzles, calendars, plates, bowls and more!

dont forget your teacher gifts!

a few ways to say thank you to your favorite teachers, volunteers and coaches!

personalized travel mugs - this is the perfect gift for that teacher who has everything! these stylish, personalized travel mugs aren't just for coffee. the insulated acrylic tumblers will hold 16 oz. of either HOT or COLD liquid and has a 'slide and sip' screw top lid. the insert is available in a variety of fabrics and are monogrammed with a single initial.

personalized notecards - nothing is better than receiving a gift with your name on it. pick from a wide variety of fold over notecards ( 8 pack or 10 pack ) with coordinating envelopes. a sure way to show your teacher how much they are appreciated!

tassel...diploma...graduation party!!!

graduation brag books, frames & party invitations
send your graduate out in style with these graduation party invitations that are sure to impress. include a personalized picture frame that will definitley brighten that up and coming dorm room! and don't forget the brag book to put all of your memories in one place!

vacation time is near...

and now to keep the kids entertained in the car! here are a couple great options...

1. travel bingo - four paper pads with twenty play pages each; 4 colored pencils included. Comes packed in durable "slide-draw” box so the game will stay intact - even in the back of the car! game size: 5” x 5”

2. flash cards - each letter of the alphabet is paired with an animal and the back of the cards show the upper and lowercase letters, as well as other words that start with the featured letter. have your child find a certain letter, or put the cards into alphabetical order. 26 sturdy 5 x 2-1/4" two-sided cards on a reclosable ring.

3. road trip journal - hours of entertainment: crosswords, mazes, word jumbles, bingo games, and prompts for activity. this very attractive activity journal includes packing list, room to write about all the adventures on the ride, car games and lots more. 128 interactive pages.

hipity hopity...

have a happy easter!
from carrie & stanley

chalkboards

let your child's imagination go wild and draw away in their bedroom or playroom on these red beadboard and white scalloped edge chalkboards!
dimensions: 24" x 20"

its a boy!

here are some great baby shower gifts for new little baby boys!
johnny socks- designed to look like old-school tennis shoes, these adorable socks are perfect for the littlest feet in the family. six pairs of socks with skid-resistant soles, size 0-12m

door hanger- "you wake him, you take him" door hanger...perfect for any new mom!

jumbo piggy bank- make these adorable pigs even cuter by adding the new baby's name! the pigs are available in blue, light blue, green, orange and taupe.

first curl and first tooth holders- protect and store a loved one's first tooth & curl with this elegant rocking horse set.

brother will you photo box- how cute is this! delightful wooden keepsake with beige lettering and rubbed edges. holds a 5" square size photo.

ribbit, ribbit!

i was inspired by st. patricks day and SPRING! a couple of my most popular gifts and they just so happen to be all frogs!

jellycat frog-cant get enough of these stuffed animals! they are my all time favorite.

insulated frog lunchbox-new to the store. makes a great gift for any toddler. all vinyl and completely washable!

frog wubbanub pacifier-the wubbanub includes a latex-free medical grade silicone pacifier (same used in hospitals) and a soft and soothing plush animal toy. just set the cuddly friend on your baby's chest and it will help hold the pacifier in baby's mouth.

stackable frog-this soft and safe stacking toy with sponge fill is made of soft-velour and all-cotton rings. there is a rattle in the head and a crinkly collar that will delight any baby.

everyone needs a friend...

who is all ears!
easter is a month away...so it's time to get ready to fill those easter baskets. there is nothing cuter than a personalized easter bunny t-shirt or onesie from doodlebug designs! add these furry bunny socks with non-skid bottoms to make the perfect outfit.
don't forget about the easter bunny himself. this bunny from jellycat is one of my favorite stuffed animals ever...so irresistibly soft!

introducing Doodlebug Designs!!

what a better way to say "im going to be a big brother" than these adorable t-shirts? here is mr. reed showing off one of the first doodlebug design t-shirts!

heather white , betsy junot & lori allen have started up a new business and they will be selling their custom t-shirts and onesies here at ella minnow pea! all designs can be custom ordered to match your kids birthday theme colors or baby's new nursery. you have to check out doodlebug designs blog page to see all of the 'must have' designs!

one of my favorite things are the month onesies...they make the best baby shower gift! you can record your little one's growth with pictures throughout their first year!

easter designs are here! you can place your order today and don't forget to check back often for new designs!

big kid cups

these sturdy cups with retractable straw lids are ideal for little ones. they close tightly when not in use to prevent spills, and they are suitable for toddlers as well as elementary age kids. dishwasher safe. makes the perfect birthday gift!

available in a variety of fabrics and teal, pink, blue, red, green and purple lids!