Market Totes: Back in Stock and NEW Colors!

If your weather has been anything like ours, which has been rain with about two seconds of sunshine before it rains again, you may also be starting to feel like you are NEVER going to get outside again.

Well, it cannot rain forever...right?

And football is going to start soon...right?

Therefore, we can get back outside and get ready for parties, picnics, tailgating and fun...right?

While you are surfing the internet, surely looking for ways to prepare for football season. So, now is a great time to order your very own Market Tote in Original-size or Mini-size.  These totes are so AWESOME for just about everything from daily errands to picnic basket substitutes to helping contain items in your trunk.  We LOVE ours!

Check out all of the colors and prints that are available! AND, these are all currently in stock for the Original size! Minis are available in a selection of colors and patterns.

NEW colors include: orange, lime floral, and royal blue!

If you see one you like, be sure to order quick because they sell out fast, especially closer to the holidays.

Market Tote Product Description:

- Mini size: 12"L x 9"W x 7"H

- Original Size: 18"L x 11.5"W x 9"H

- Collapsible Design (Stores Flat)

- Polyester Durable Removable

- Aluminum Frame

- Inside Open Mesh Pockets

- Easy To Carry Padded Handle

- Reinforced Bottom with Rubber Feet

- Colors and Monogram Options can be found at HappyLittleMonkeyShop.com

Monogrammed Floppy Hats, Engraved Jewelry, and more are part of the Game Day and Sports Fan category at the new shop!  Please swing on over to check it out.

 

What's Up at HappyLittleMonkey?

It's been a great summer at HappyLittleMonkey!  Besides that I love being on my own schedule (ie. no school drop off), the kids and I have been having lots of fun together.  So far, the big things we have done are taken trips to Disney World, celebrated my daughter's 5th birthday, and completed swim lessons. We've also started bowling as a family and have had fun playing with our friends.  (More posts on these activities are planned too!)

As HappyLittleMonkey, I launched my new site, added some new products, and have had lots of repeat customers (which really warms my heart!).  

If you are looking for gift ideas, or maybe a fun sewing project, here are some pictures of what I have been up to.

Happy Friday!

Monogrammed Newborn Gown
Diamond monogram in light blue

Monogrammed bloomers in white with added scroll
(Love these as a great basic to go with everything!)

Bloomers in Classic Scroll in Medium Pink, as well as the white.
These were gift sets someone ordered!  Functional and fun!

NEW! Custom 4 Piece Newborn Gift Set
(Classic Scroll and Script Monograms in light pink)

Monogrammed Diaper Style Burp Cloth
Classic Scroll in red thread

Sewing Class Dress Sample
Classic A-Line Dress Class: Part 2
Adding ruffles, pockets and reversible!
Follow me on Facebook for class schedule

Perfect Twirl Skirt Tutorial- Easy and Lovely!

Tea and Cookies as Party Favors

Custom Newborn Gift Set featuring a Bee!  

Newborn Gown with Classic Scroll Monogram in light pink

Linen Sleeveless Dress and matching Bloomers
Classic Scroll in light pink

Newborn Gift Set in light blue

Engraved Jewelry Added to the Shop!
On SALE through Sunday

Custom First Birthday Set
#1 Birthday Bib, Bloomers, and Reversible
A-Line Dress

Monogram on the Dress

For help creating your own custom gifts, please email me and we can get to work creating your items!

Happy Friday!  Thanks for checking out my pics and for your support.  It means lots!

NEWSLETTER ALERT: MARCHing into Spring

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!

The March Newsletter is out!  

Check it out for some great tips on swaddling, information on easy gift-giving, new product information and more: 

March Newsletter

If you aren't already a subscriber, click here to sign up.  I promise not to share your email address or abuse the privilege of having your email address. 

LOTS of new products have been added to 

HappyLittleMonkey, your go-to shop for quality and functional handmade baby gifts; and to

MonkeySeeMonkeyDoHLM, kid-tested handmade gifts for your bigger little kid

Wednesday What's Up: Recent Custom Orders

Here are some pictures of recent orders and gifts I have sent out.  As always, if you need any help creating a custom baby gift or gift to yourself, please let me know.

Monogrammed Newborn Gown (HappyLittleMonkey)

Personalized Sunshine Applique Handmade
Swaddling Blanket (HappyLittleMonkey)

Monogrammed Market Bag as a Hostess Gift
(HappyLittleMonkey and MonkeySeeMonkeyDoHLM)

Monogrammed Designer Sock Monkey Flannel Swaddling
Blanket and Burp Cloth Set.
Also available in red or cream (HappyLittleMonkey)

Appliqued Sports Fan Handmade 
Swaddling Blanket (Custom Order)

Monogrammed Bloomers- Size 2, 6-12 months
(HappyLittleMonkey and MonkeySeeMonkeyDoHLM)

Personalized Set of Two Swaddling Blankets
(Custom Ordered for a Special Baby)

Appliqued Alligator and Initial
Four Piece Gift Set (HappyLittleMonkey)

Custom Tea and Cookies Set for a
Birthday Gift (MonkeySeeMonkeyDoHLM)

Set of Four Monogrammed Bloomers
(HappyLittleMonkey and MonkeySeeMonkeyDoHLM)

Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Cake for the
Hubs on Valentine's Day (Should I post about how I made this?)

These items and more can be found in my online shops, HappyLittleMonkey, creating baby gifts you will love to get and give; and MonkeySeeMonkeyDoHLM, fun and functional gifts for bigger little kids. 

NEWSLETTER: HappyLittleMonkey now has a monthly newsletter!  The first newsletter is available here and you can subscribe here.

My Second Year: Lots of Fun

Today marks two years of HappyLittleMonkey being online!  This started out as (mostly) a hobby.  It was a means of supporting my ever growing addiction to fabric and sewing machines.  My original intent being to start sewing some more and to have something for "me" as I tried to occupy my busy little brain with something besides dirty diapers and bed time.  As I have swung through the jungle of balancing mom-hood, business, family, and friends, this has been a great adventure and led me to new opportunities to give back to the community, meet other awesome business owners, and even make some new great friends.

To everyone who has supported me and this little adventure, thank you!  I wouldn't be celebrating this milestone without you.

As a way of reflecting on the great things that have been offered over the past year, I begun digging through the pictures.  Here are some of the highlights of the things HappyLittleMonkey did this past year:

Created appliqued swaddling blanket and burp cloth gift sets.  

 Expanded the options for personalized gift giving to include monogrammed bloomers, bibs, burp cloths, blankets, and more.

 Started offering adorable Hair Clips and Clip Organizers online, at shows and at Rinse & Repeat Kids' Salon.

Made a LOT of Swaddling Blankets for Springtime Tallahassee, which I participated in for the first time.

 

Participated in craft shows and created new displays to look like trees.

Introduced the Blanket Purse to more people.

Created the "Dressed Myself" Sash for the fashionista-in-training. 

Started Offering Sports Team Swaddling Blanket Sets and Items

 Also new to the shop, Monogrammed Hooded Towel and Bath Mitt Sets.

Made about a dozen Pebbles Costumes, and one Bam Bam too!

 Began to save the world with SuperKid Capes which are fully customizable and available at MonkeySeeMonkeyDoHLM!

HappyLittleMonkey products became available at some amazing local stores- Rinse & Repeat Kids' Salon, The Grey Fox, and The Mommy Market.  

 Provided LOTS of Swaddling Blankets like these for sale. 

 Collected lots of blankets and materials to create isolette covers and small swaddling blankets for the local NICU.

 Helped to decorate parties or send wishes with custom items!

 Helped clients create beautiful custom gift sets that they were excited to give to friends. 

Participated in a Glam Spa Party

Shared one of my favorite creations- the felt letter board.

Worked with the Tallahassee Doula Co-Op to share some information about the role of a doula.

Posted a tutorial on No Sew Fairy Wings that is flying around Pinterest (also got addicted to Pinterest, but that's a whole different story!)

Threw LOTS of tea parties!

Opened a sibling store- MonkeySeeMonkeyDoHLM, A place for bigger little kids!

Phew!  It was a very busy year!

From my little jungle to yours, thank you for your feedback, kindness, and for sharing my products with your friends.  If I can help you this year, please let me know!

Sincerely, 

Carrie

Monkey-in-Charge