Queen Baby Bean

It's National Donut Day!! Quick, go find a donut!

2009-06-05T10:27:00.003-04:00

Where have I been? I really should be more on top of these VERY important national holidays! Thanks to my good friend Melissa, we didn't miss out on the fun. Today is NATIONAL DONUT DAY! When I was a kid, we used to celebrate Fasnacht Day but after googling I realize that is actually yet another national donut day! One celebrated by the Pennsylvania Dutch (or anyone that is a fan of donuts!).

So, to help celebrate this very important day, we have found a few places that are experts in the art of donut making!

Fractured Prune - (yes, we know...strange name for a donut shop!) - The Loudoun County Virginia locations will be giving everyone a free OC sand donut (check your local store for their giveaways!)

Dunkin' Donuts - free doughnut with the purchase of any beverage

Krispy Kreme - free doughnut for every customer

That pretty much covers the national franchises. I could be here all day if I tried to list all the local promotions. Sorry, but I've got more important things to do, like find me some free donuts!

One more thing, is it donut or doughnut? Apparently, it's either - Merriam-Webster - mystery solved!

Happy Eating!

KIDS EAT FREE JUNE 10th!

2009-06-03T10:13:00.004-04:00

On June 10th, kids eat free at California Tortilla! All you have to do is order one adult meal for each kid's free meal. To make this deal even sweeter, when you donate a dollar to the Make-A-Wish foundation, they'll give you a $1 off coupon for your next visit!

Click here for a location near you!

$1 Movies For Charity - This Summer At AMC

2009-06-02T11:36:00.003-04:00

Wow! Between Regal Entertainment Group & AMC Theatres, it's going to be a movie watching summer! From June 17th-August 5th, AMC will have $1 movies every Wednesday starting at 10 AM.

All admission and concessions proceeds* from AMC Summer MovieCamp will benefit Variety - The Children's Charity and the Will Rogers Institute. Talk about a great reason to check out a movie!

The AMC KidsPack (kids' size drink, popcorn and snack!) will be available for only $3!

Please Touch Museum is a must visit!

2009-06-01T09:45:00.004-04:00

Our blog has turned into 'what I want to do with my kids this summer'! The Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia definitely looks like a must for anyone with young kids. Remember the "walking piano" from the blockbuster movie Big? Well, your kids can run up and down that same piano which is now on display at the Please Touch Museum!

Another attraction not to be missed is the Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel which is a beautiful fully refurbished carousel!

Oh, and Wonderland! Wow, I want to be a kid again! In Wonderland, kids can journey down the Rabbit Hole like Alice and enter a topsy-turvy world, weaving through a circular maze and discovering the Mad Hatter's Tea Party.

If you are in the area this week, Please Touch Museum is only charging a $2 admission on Wed., June 3rd from 5pm-7pm!

I scream, you scream, we ALL scream for ICE CREAM!

2009-05-29T10:38:00.004-04:00

Everyone loves ice cream! Well how about free ice cream? This Saturday, May 30th, Walmart is giving away free ice cream at select locations. Promotion is from 11-4 and only available while supplies last so hurry on over! More information can be found here. ENJOY!

Catch a FREE movie (or 2) with your kids this summer!

2009-05-28T08:53:00.005-04:00

Summer is quickly approaching and 'Mommy, I'm bored!' is sure to be in your near future. Well don't worry, because we have got a great idea for at least one hot summer day. Check out the FREE (yes, I said FREE) Family Film Festival! Since 1991, Regal Entertainment Group has been offering free movies for a 9 week period during the summer. Selected G & PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. First-come, first-served seating is limited to theater capacity. Tickets must be purchased at the theater. Click here for more information and to search for which movies are coming to a theater near you!

Now in stock - more BPA-free teethers!

2008-11-06T11:30:00.003-05:00

Cool It Soother Teether from Vulli

Thanks to this soother, baby teethes without pain...The ring is filled with water and can be placed in the refrigerator. The cold anaesthetizes the pain of teething. Light and easy to grip thanks to its ring shape.

Made in France - BPA, Phthalates Free

Rattle Key Teether from Vulli

Both a rattle and teething toy! Combining flexible and rigid plastic, this rattle is ideal for chewing. Lots of activities to discover: 3 heads shaped keys to shake up, bright colors, plastic materials mixed to develop the sense of touch, textured teething parts. Easy to grasp and grip.

3 months + - Made in France - BPA, Phthalates Free

Two Vanilla Teething Rings from Vulli

These teething rings are made of a soft and chewy deliciously vanilla-scented material that baby will love biting.

Made in France - BPA, Phthalates Free - Available in 3 varieties

We are a finalist in The Cradle's America's Best Boutique Contest!!

2008-10-27T19:52:00.002-04:00

We are so excited to be chosen as one of the 5 finalist in The Cradle's America's Best Boutique Contest! Please go check it out and vote for Queen Baby Bean!! You'll also be entered to win a $1,000 shopping spree which you can spend at any of the finalist's stores (I'm sure you'll choose Queen Baby Bean though!)

Deadline is 11/24 so do it now!

Holiday Nyokki's are here!!

2008-10-22T14:51:00.004-04:00

Grab a few for stocking stuffers and last minute gifts before they are gone!!

The Safe Sippy has arrived!

2008-10-15T09:39:00.007-04:00

Meet The Safe Sippy stainless steel drinking cup - one small step in creating a less toxic world for our children. The Safe Sippy cup breaks away from the all-plastic sippy cup designs of the past. From the clean, non-leaching stainless steel cup to the unique safety features to the plastics free of Bisphenol A and other harmful chemicals, The Safe Sippy cup was created to accomplish one simple goal: Clean In, Clean Out.

Available in blue, pink and green.

Queen Baby Bean is celebrating our ONE year anniversary!

2008-10-09T11:55:00.005-04:00

It's hard to believe it has been one year since Queen Baby Bean opened for business! It's been an extremely exciting year and we can't wait to see what 2009 has in store! Come check out Queen Baby Bean today and use code 'CELEBRATE' for 20% off of your entire order* - today only, so hurry over! *Levels of Discovery, Offi, notNeutral, Pixel Organics, Ubi, and WallCandy Arts are excluded from this offer.

If you haven't yet, please skip on over to The Cradle and enter us as your favorite Baby Boutique! You'll also be entered to win $3,000 in great prizes! The contest ends 10/10 (tomorrow) so check it out today (p.s. the contest asks for our address - P.O. Box 2192 Ashburn, VA 20146).

Thanks to all of our customers for making our 1st year a great one! We would love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at contact@queenbabybean.com - let us know what you like, dislike, what we could do better, items you think we should carry, etc.!

Wishing Willow says nice things about queenbabybean.

2008-09-29T14:12:00.002-04:00

Tara, the sweet person behind Wishing Willow and Polkadot Papoose, has said some very nice things about queenbabybean on her awesome new blog! Tara is the artist behind the beautiful baby slings you can find here as well as her site, Polkadot Papoose. I'm so glad we found Tara (or maybe she found us). Either way, I consider her a friend and a great find on the world wide web!

I'm not even going to pretend I can write half as well as the person behind this great new review blog, so I'll just shut up now and tell you to click over to Wishing Willow! Make a comment on the write-up of our site and be entered to win the extremely popular Musical Drum Set!

queen baby bean has a new edition

2008-09-23T15:01:00.004-04:00

Green to Grow baby bottles are made from PES plastic, which gives them a natural golden color. They are free of phthalates and free of bisphenol A - a suspected hormone-disrupting chemical used in polycarbonate plastic, from which most baby bottles are made.

* Bottles are tested in the U.S. to ensure they meet the highest standards for quality and safety

* Free of lead and PVC

* 100% recycled packaging

* Dishwasher safe (top rack)

Check out our entire selection of BPA-free bottles here.

The Cradle's Search for America's Best Baby Boutique

2008-09-17T12:05:00.004-04:00

Are you a fan of queen baby bean? Then please nominate us for The Cradle's Best Baby Boutique! You'll be entered to win a prize worth more than $3,000! Please don't make us beg....ok, we'll beg, but there is something in it for you as well...an awesome prize!

Check out the prize details here.

via the cradle

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Apparently, the contest asks for the address of the boutique. Since we are an e-retailer, we don't have a physical address but you can enter our PO Box which is: P.O. Box 2192 Ashburn, VA 20146....thanks for your support!

nieniedialogues

2008-09-16T12:43:00.001-04:00

While catching up on one of my favorite blogs Tangled and True, I came across this. Stephanie and Christian Nielson, a young couple from Arizona, along with a flight instructor, Doug Kinneard were in a small plane crash in mid-August. Doug died the next day of his injuries. Stephanie has severe burns over 80% of her body. Both she and her husband are in induced comas, trying to recover from their wounds.

I don't know Stephanie and had not come across her blog - nieniedialogues - until a few days ago. Now I visit there daily, along with her sister's blog - cjanerun. Stephanie and Christian have 4 young children, who are now being taken care of by Stephanie's family.

The blogging community has embraced this family, raising over $100k for the medical bills that may reach into the millions. Since queenbabybean is a little late on the scene, we hope to participate in the next round of auctions.

Reading Stephanie's blog makes me want to be a better person, a better wife and mother. Her positive outlook on life is inspiring. So do something good for your soul....read her blog!

Potty training rocks!

2008-09-15T10:15:00.005-04:00

ok, not really, but we are trying to maintain a positive attitude. This is what we get though - the 1st was so easy, we were bound to pay down the road.

Good thing I've got the Boon Potty Bench this time around. Not only does my son like it, it looks cool enough to sit in my living room for months to come! It has storage on both sides and a pull out drawer for easy clean up. Close the lid and it's a storage bench that holds up to 300 lbs!

Use code 'BOON' at check-out for 10% off. Why should I be the only one having all the fun?

happy baby = happy home

2008-09-12T10:35:00.007-04:00

A teething baby can be miserable for all involved so anything that makes baby a little less cranky gets high ratings from this mom!

We have got some great new (to us) products that are must-haves for any teething household.

Sophie the Giraffe

What can I say about Sophie? She makes me smile! This little giraffe was born in France in 1961 and has been soothing babies for generations. She also has a sweet squeak when you press her head or tummy! She is 100% natural rubber, derived from the sap of the Hevea Tree. Sophie is made the same way she was from the very beginning....why mess with a good thing?

Chan & Pie

If you like Sophie, then you won't be able to resist her little friends. Chan (blue) and Pie (pink) come from the same manufacturer as Sophie and have the same great qualities - phthalate-free natural rubber! These little guys are easy to grasp and come with a happy squeak, sure to soothe any teething baby!

Natursutten Teethers

And last but not least, the apple and fish teethers from Natursutten are a must-have for your little one! These teething rings are filled with purified sterilized water, free of any chemicals. The rings themselves are made from EVAtane (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate), a material also used for medical products, free of BPA-A, phthalates and any chemical softeners. In other words, completely safe for baby to chew to his or her heart's content!

we remember

2008-09-11T09:35:00.002-04:00

Today we remember those that were lost 7 years ago, and the loved ones they have left behind.

Something to do one rainy weekend.

2008-09-10T10:50:00.003-04:00

As much rain as we got on the east coast last week, I should have taken my own advice and done this project with my kids. So here I am, blogging about it, hoping to remind myself...maybe next weekend...we definitely have the one main ingredient!

We have picked TWO winners!

2008-09-08T13:15:00.002-04:00

Well it turned into quite a busy back to school week so I do apologize for taking my good ole time picking winners. We have already picked (and notified) the lucky winners of a Shinzi Katoh bento box!

They are....(drum roll please)....

silverhartgirl and AmandaSue

Oh...and thank you for all of the great ideas for kids sites. We had never heard of quite a few but www.starfall.com is our favorite pick! Definitely check it out if you have a pre-schooler-1st grader. A great site to help kids learn to read!

Thanks to everyone that entered and please check back again for another great giveaway. If you still can't resist one of our bento boxes, please use coupon code 'BENTO' at check-out for 10% off!.

I leave you with a pic of 'Beaner' on her 1st day of Kindergarten!

Back to school contest...win a bento box!

2008-08-22T13:04:00.007-04:00

School is approaching at a rapid pace - some may already be back! Our little Beaner is 5 years old and heading to Kindergarten in just a few short weeks. Mommy is clearly taking this harder than everyone else involved! So to cheer me up, I'm giving something away!

Our latest addition (and my personal favorite) is Shinzi Katoh Bento Boxes. What is a bento box you ask? Bento is a single-portion takeout or home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine. A traditional bento consists of rice, fish or meat, and one or more pickled or cooked vegetables as a side dish. Bento can be very elaborately arranged. Surf around the internet and you will find some beautiful creations, sure to inspire even the busiest mom! Oh, and they are eco-friendly...replaces all those plastic lunch bags!

Shinzi Katoh is a famous Japanese artist, well-known for illustrating children's books. He is also a Zakka designer. 'Zakka is a broad term used to describe anything that improves or spruces up your home or life and often refers to a common household object infused with Japanese cute.'

Leave a comment on this post telling us two things: #1. your favorite kids e-learning website (I know, random, but my daughter is loving on the internet lately so we need some ideas!) - Here's a few of our own favs....EekoWorld & Peep and the Big Wide World. This isn't a requirement to enter but we'd love to hear your ideas! and #2. which bento box is calling your name!

One entry per person and please be sure to include your email address so we can contact you with the good news! You do not need to have a blogger account - just click on 'anonymous' and enter your contact info.

Contest is open to everyone (worldwide). Contest ends midnight ET on Friday, August 29, 2008. Two winners will be selected at random (names in a hat, one sweet 5 year old picks the lucky winner!). Each winner picks one bento box!

Oh! Be sure to check out our Back to School section while you are browsing.

Ramalama diaper bags are here!

2008-07-21T15:18:00.003-04:00

Parenthood no longer means sacrificing your style and sophistication. Ramalama, an Australian based company, has designed a gorgeous range of leather nappy bags that combine sophistication and style with the functional features you need everyday with baby. You'll be using your Ramalama bag even when baby is all grown up.

All of our Ramalama bags are genuine leather and have a water-resistant lining, making this bag a practical choice for the mom on the go! Each bag also comes with a quilted waterproof change mat, that is machine washable!

View our entire line of Ramalama bags here and be sure to check back soon as we will be adding another great line of diaper bags! Free shipping on your purchase of $100 or more - no coupon code required!

Help turn your kids used fruit juice pouches into a tote bag!

2008-07-21T14:07:00.003-04:00

My sister sent me information on this creative and eco-friendly idea so I had to share!

TerraCycle, in cooperation with some big name drink pouch producers, is collecting used drink pouches and turning them into things like pencil cases and tote bags! All you have to do is sign up and they will send you a prepaid envelope to send in your pouches. Capri Sun and Honest Tea will donate $.02 per Capri Sun, Kool Aid and Honest Kids drink pouches and $.01 per other drink pouch you collect to the charity of your choice. If you don't have a charity currently in mind, you may choose from a list of existing charities! There are no signup fees whatsoever. How cool is that??

Be sure to check out the other products that Terracycle upcycles!

Buy BabyLegs & win a trip to Seattle

2008-06-02T12:04:00.003-04:00

Queen Baby Bean in The Chicago Tribune!

2008-05-22T19:04:00.007-04:00

See that tiny print (click on the article and then click again - you'll see it!)? That's Queen Baby Bean and Momspit making it big in the Chicago Tribune! This was a Mother's Day feature and we are very excited to have been picked for the feature. And because we are on cloud 9...buy some momspit (or anything else) and get 15% off your order! Just use 'momspit' as your coupon code at checkout.

Check back in the next few days because we have been more than busy adding some awesome products!