It's hard to believe that Easter is upon us! As you prepare for the family celebrations, church services and egg hunts, it may seem that you hardly have time to collect all of the goodies for the perfect Easter basket. Not to worry though, because we've done the legwork for you, putting together a few great ideas for this year's special treat. A little non-traditional and a lot of fun-- that's what your little ones will get come Easter Sunday!

For the Girls

Nothing less than the best will do for your princess, and this Easter basket packs all of the fun and entertainment that she adores. Using the 3Sprouts Owl Caddy instead of a traditional basket, you'll find the following snuggly toys and fun games inside...

1. Pink Bunny Napping Blanket

2.Eeboo Fairytale Spinner Game

3. Jellycat Pony Tails book

4. Pink Automoblox car

5. Mudpuppy Magnetic Design set

For the Boys

Your little man is full of energy, and this special basket plays right to his needs for action and entertainment. In lieu of a regular wicker basket, we grabbed the Used Easter Bunny Basket, which he'll love long after the egg hunt ends. Here are the other fun things he'll find inside...

1. Jellycat Fuddlewuddle Bunny (ivory)

2. Tegu Blocks

3. Mudpuppy Magnetic design set

4. Mini Automoblox

5. Petite Collage first puzzle

For the Babies

Even the tiniest of itty bitties deserve a special Easter surprise this year, and this basket is just perfect for your babe. You'll get endless use out of the 3Sprouts Bee Caddy that we used as a basket, and he or she (and Mommy!) will adore the fun toys and must-have items inside. Here's what made the cut...

1. Jellycat Cream Bashful Bunny

2. Sophie the Giraffe

3. 3 Marthas Burp Cloths

4. Wubbanub

5. Angel Dear Duck Lovie

6. Guava Mitts

Don't waste one more second worrying about filling that basket! After all, your time is much better used when making memories with the special little ones that light up your day!

Happy Easter!

-The Girls at Itty Bitty Bella

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It's the time of year when we begin to assess the goals we made last year, how we accomplished them (or ignored them) and what we'll do to make 2013 our best year yet. In the midst of your dieting, exercising and career resolutions, we think it's extra important to determine a few goals for your family. What will you strive to achieve as a family in 2013? We've gathered some inspiration for you in hopes that it will help solidify your resolution list.

Family Resolutions for the New Year

1. Put the focus on your health: You place value on the importance of your own individual health, but why not include the family in your efforts to eat better, sleep more and stay healthy in 2013? Here's a few tips to get you started, and they're no-brainers!

2. Quality time is key: In the craziness of new year activities and festivities, it's easy to get caught up in the to-do's and forget to spend one-on-one time with the most special people in your life. This list of the top five family resolutions keeps the focus on what's important, making it easier than ever to grow together.

3. Goal Oriented, no matter the age: Teach your child the meaning of a new year's resolution by keeping it simple. These suggestions are a fool-proof way to ensure a goal is set and met. Victory will be theirs (and yours) this year!

4. Plan together, stay together: By setting a goal as a family, you encourage a team spirit that will help you all follow through with the resolutions that you set. You'll be motivated to perform for the kids, and everyone will have an accountability partner to cheer them on even after January ends.

Happy New Year to you and your family!

-The Girls at Itty Bitty Bella

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Merry Christmas, from our family to yours!

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This is the time of year when it's hard to ignore memories and short walks down memory lane. As we look back on how quickly the weeks between last Christmas and now have come and gone, we are amazed, in awe and ever so thankful. Thankful for you, our customers and friends, that make life sweeter by letting us share the joys and adventures with you and your itty bitties every day. Thankful for the beauty of this life, and for the opportunity for a fresh start and another new year. 

As we snuggle up with friends and family this Christmas, our hope is that you will truly cherish the many blessings in your life, as we certainly will. Time escapes us far too quickly not to savor every moment and memory as we make them. 

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

- Stephanie and The Girls at Itty Bitty Bella

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WANTED: Two teeny tiny elves, dressed in red and full of holiday cheer!

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Snuggled up with a good book. It appears they're keeping out of trouble...for now!

This is NOT allowed!!! They're going to be in BIG trouble!

That's right folks, they're at it again. Jingle and Jangle have certainly made themselves at home at Itty Bitty Bella and are up to no good! Of course they mean well and are just over the moon with Christmas spirit, but we just can't keep up with their shenanigans! Hopefully your boys and girls behaved better than they have, or Santa might have to check his list an extra time or two! From hiding in displays to knocking over piles of gift wrap and ribbons, we have our hands full with these rascals. 

Who doesn't want to take a ride or two in the MamaRoo!

Who are we kidding though- it's the most wonderful time of the year, a time for fun and games! While we sometimes fret about the messes they make, we do have fun wondering what Jingle and Jangle's next adventure will be, or where they'll turn up in our store. 

Better watch out though- those little elves may be teeny tiny, but they are super sneaky this time of year! Let the countdown to Christmas begin!

-The Girls at Itty Bitty Bella

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