SWANKY BLOOMS, Baby Bouquets and Unique Gifts

What fabrics are safe for the newborn baby skin?

2009-09-30T19:15:00.002-05:00

Very often I'm asked about the safest fabrics for the baby, and it is no coincidence that most of the newborn clothes are made out of cotton, the reason for that is that some other fabrics that contain synthetic materials and wool can easily irritate or feel very uncomfortable to the baby's sensitive skin.

When looking for baby clothes try to use 100% cotton fabrics, it is naturally hypoallergenic, stretchy and won't irritate your baby's skin; and and if your grandma, mom or even yourself want to knit a little outfit for the little one, make sure the yarn is specifically treated and safe for baby.

Also, for the first three months you want to make sure to wash all your baby's clothes before he uses them for the first time, event if they are brand new, use mild detergents like Dreft, Tide Free or Ivory Snow and set the washer on the double rinse cycle.

In Swanky Blooms, all of our baby bouquets and gifts are made of 100% combed cotton, being combed makes them even softer on the sensitive baby skin, so you can buy with confidence knowing that your gift is not only adorable, but also safe and comfy for the baby, and that's something mom will thank you for.

Gift ideas for baby girl from Swanky Blooms

2009-08-02T17:08:00.004-05:00

Here are some ideas for a cute baby girl gift, you can find them all at www.SwankyBlooms.com

Corporate Baby Gift Baskets Discounts

2009-07-03T11:54:00.000-05:00

Swanky Blooms is your one stop for corporate baby gifts and baskets, we offer a great selection of baby shower gifts and unique presents.

Open a free corporate account with us and start saving, no minimum purchase, no set up fees, just send us an email to sales@SwankyBlooms.com with the subject "Open my corporate account"

We are proud of our service and products, and for that same reason we want to offer you a free of charge corporate account with benefits like updates on our prices, products, special promotions and a 10-15% discount on your orders depending on the volume.

Our baby gift baskets and Baby Bouquets are perfect as a corporate gift to a valued member of the staff celebrating a new arrival, they offer a personalized and lasting impression and a welcome alternative to fresh flowers or the "traditional corporate baskets". And we make sure that every little detail is just perfect so they proudly represent your company.

Companies and organizations choose Swanky Blooms constantly as their preferred provider of gifts and unique baskets to valued clients or as a way to say thank you and congratulations.

To accept the offer and activate your corporate account all you have to do is send us an email to sales@SwankyBlooms.com with the company name, address, telephone and name and email of the contact person, we will then send you an email confirmation and you can start shopping for your company and enjoying your savings.

Thanks again for your preference and we're looking forward to hear from you soon.

Visit us today at www.SwankyBlooms.com and take a look at our gift selection and you'll see why we like to think that there is a difference between a baby gift and an extraordinary, unforgettable baby gift.

Here are just a few of the companies that choose our baby bouquets and unique baby gifts:
Hilton NY, The Brand Building Team,The Bankruptcy Group, The Blitz Houston, Extreme Climbing, United Cargo Management and many more.

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Swanky Blooms
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Irrefutable proof of global warming

2009-06-18T19:14:00.003-05:00

Ballerina Baby Outfit, Unique Gift Idea

2009-06-17T12:51:00.003-05:00

Mommy's heart will melt with this Ballerina baby outfit, you can imagine the little princess as she graces center stage, so dress her for her big debut in this delightfully pink confection.

This adorable set of Pj's is one of our latest additions to the Swanky Blooms store.
the bodysuit comes with an organza tutu trimmed with a satin ribbon, while the little dancer toes stay warm inside the ballerina mock-up slippers attached to the set.

The little baby cap is the perfect addition to keep parents on their toes watching their little ballerina.
The Baby Ballerina outfit comes gift ready in a studio box suitcase ready for delivery.

Shop secure online and we'll delivery fast anywhere in the US
OUR PRICE... ONLY $29.95
ORDER NOW

Baby scrubs, unique gift for future doctors

2009-06-16T19:48:00.003-05:00

When you're looking for the right baby gift for that special new arrival, nothing less than perfect will do, and this is the perfect gift for the babies of all medical professionals, this super cute baby scrubs are a complete doctor outfit that will make mommy and daddy proud.

This PJ's set looks just like baby scrubs and comes complete with a stethoscope design hanging around the neck, a surgical cap and a pair of super soft hospital booties.

this unique baby gift is made of 100% super soft cotton in size 0-6 months and comes gift ready in a "first aid" suitcase box.

Get your Baby scrubs doctor gift for just $29.95
Before they go out of stock!

You can find this and lots of other unique baby gifts at www.SwankyBlooms.com

In my next life...

2009-06-16T18:47:00.006-05:00

My friend Debbie sent this to me and I decided I also want to be a bear in my next life...

In this life I'm a woman, in my next life I would like to come back as a bear.
When you're a bear, you get to hibernate; you do nothing but sleep for 6 months.
I could deal with that.

Before you hibernate you're suppose to eat yourself stupid.
I could deal with that too.

When you're a "girl" bear, you birth your children (who are the size of walnuts) while you're sleeping, and then wake to partially grown, cute cuddly cubs.
I could definitely deal with that!

If you're a mama bear, everybody knows you mean business, you swat anyone who bothers your cubs, and if your cubs get out of line, you swat them too.
I could deal with that.

And best of all, if you're a bear, your mate expects you to wake up growling, and he also expects that you will have hairy legs and excess body fat...

Yup!, I'm gonna be a bear!

Picture courtesy of www.firstpeople.us

Beetling murals, a sure way to spark your kids imagination

2009-06-16T11:43:00.004-05:00

I always wanted my kids room to look and feel as if they've traveled inside their favorite book so they could feel inspired to live a thousand and one adventures.

We went for the "Safari" theme filling up the room with giant canopies that pretended to be plants and vines and placed stuffed animals hanging from all places. They really loved it, but I always felt I didn't accomplish exactly what I wanted.

Recently I stumbled upon this company in Canada that makes this wonderful 3D Murals, you have to see them to believe them, they look so... alive.

For their Safari theme they have a Giraffe that stands 6 feet tall next to her baby and they really seem to be coming out of the wall ready to join you for story time.

They also have different themes like the solar system for the future astronaut, or the nursery rhymes with the athletic cow jumping over the moon.

I'm loving them, and I wish I knew about them long ago. For now, my kids are already putting away their stuffed animals and replacing them with computers and video games, but I'm sure they still day dream with their adventures in the jungle.

The world of Beetling is based in Canada, but they ship to the US as well.

Life in 5 bottles...

2009-06-15T11:17:00.005-05:00

Best baby gifts for less than $30

2009-04-07T11:57:00.003-05:00

In this challenging economy we're facing, is always comforting to know that you can still celebrate the arrival of that little special baby and get an amazing baby gift without breaking the bank. here is my list of unique baby gifts for less than $30.
to make this gift selection, several things were taken into consideration, first price, it has to be affordable, quality, it has to be well done and worth every penny, and last that they have to be only beautiful, but creative and practical and that will make a lasting impression in the new parents and be very useful for the new baby boy or girl

Here's the list:

What about a Baby Sock Bouquet, for just $29.95 this is the gift that will have everybody talking about it, a beautiful bouquet of sock roses in a silver vase to congratulate the new mom 4 pairs of sure fit baby socks to celebrate the baby's arrival. It comes in 3 colors: pink, blue or yellow.

This is the perfect gift to Welcome home baby girl or baby boy the unique keepsake box is shaped as a house and the layette gift "lives" inside the price... $29.95

This baby gift has become a favorite, since it's appearance in the prime time TV series "House" it has become a nationwide best seller, and for just $27 you are sure to make an impression with the adorable Jo Jo Giraffe Gift Set, for just a little more you can personalize it with the baby's name.

Mom will love you for giving her this sweet and elegant set of burpcloths, they are embroidered with the wording Sweet baby girl and come with a friendly honey bear for the baby girl, and also come in blue for baby boy; they are on sale right now for just $17.95, but hurry, because this offer won't last long.

If what you are looking for is a truly original gift, this Pint of baby ice cream pj's might come in handy, this adorable set come in a very unique presentation and will make the "delight" of the Shower. Ice cream also comes in strawberry and lime. Every pint for just $29.95 for a limited time.

So there you go, even when you have a limited budget, you can still make a huge impression with a creative gift from Swanky Blooms, we'll keep on searching high and low to bring you the greatest selection of baby gifts to make your shopping experience easy and fun.

Now go! and save some money before this offers expire!

Vote for us!

2009-03-29T20:36:00.003-05:00

I just received a notice saying that we were included in the Leading mom in business 2009 competition that celebrates America's Top 200 mom-owned business and the women behind them, which is very flattering, but when I went to the site to fill out my profile, I noticed that the competition actually ends up in just a couple of days on March 31st!

So we really need your help at least to keep up face and not end up in last place ha!
you can vote for us using the button on the right or by clicking here

Thank you so much for your support!

Win a Baby Bouquet!

2009-03-28T16:35:00.007-05:00

Our Swanky Blooms Baby Bouquets were recently featured in the Popular Baby Products web site, this place is full of information and resources for new and expecting parents, useful and honest reviews and the latest in celebrity baby news, and if you subscribe to their newsletter you will be "in the know" for all the freebies, discounts and giveaways, they have one each Friday so don't forget to sign up.

And if you click here and go to their website now, you can win one of our most popular gifts, the Bed Time Baby Bouquet, that comes with a complete bed time layette for baby including an adorable blanket, gown, bodysuit and mittens.

Hurry, because you only have until April 1st to submit your entry. Don't forget to read and leave your comments, we are so thankful for them!

Swanky Blooms is Tweeting!

2009-03-23T16:25:00.005-05:00

Hey! Swanky Blooms is now on Twitter, make sure to Follow Swanky Blooms

You will not only get coupons, discounts and promotions but also resources on parenting, babies, savings and more.

Baby Sock bouquets, make your next baby gift unforgettable

2009-03-21T11:47:00.004-05:00

I don't know why, but babies seem to loose their socks all the time, maybe because they love to keep those little tiny toes on the move or because they have those adorable chubby ankles and the socks seems to just slide from their feet.

And the new mom will go through a lot of baby socks once she realizes that is really hard to change diapers without getting them soiled.

We created an adorable gift that is both beautiful and practical and that will give the new mom and extra hand at keeping baby's feet warm, the Baby Sock Bouquets from Swanky Blooms come with 4 pairs of sure fit baby socks that have the perfect combination of cotton and spandex fibers to comfortably stay in place, and they are presented in a baby rose bouquet ready to impress the new mom.

Each one of our gifts is proudly handmade in the USA with the highest quality standards and they come gift ready with a complimentary gift card for you to fill with your own message.

Baby Sock Bouquets from Swanky Blooms

They come in Blue, Pink and Yellow and they start at just $29.95

Here's the mom song for your enjoyment

2009-03-13T19:07:00.006-05:00

I'm sure some of you have already seen this video of Anita Renfroe, singing her mom song to the tune of the William Tell Overture. She is a Christian singer and very funny comedian that sumnarize in 3 minutes what a mom says to her kids in 24 hrs.

Fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride, it's truly hilarious!

Share a comment and let us know if you find it as funny as I do.

Ouch! Mommy Love

2009-03-13T17:58:00.007-05:00

A good friend sent me something worth of passing on... this little poem, with the following words:

All of you are such great Mommies, but I thought I'd pass this on anyway. I find myself "needing to prioritize" my day sometimes.
What REALLY matters when the day is over?
When the week, the month, the years are over? Read below....

"I LOVE YOU, JOHNNY!"

I love you, Johnny, said mother one day,
I love you more than I can say,
Then she answered his questions with,
Don't bother me now!"
And just didn't have time to show him how
To tie his truck to his tractor and plough,
But she washed her windows and scrubbed the floor
And baked and cooked and cleaned some more.

"Bring the boy next door in?" "Well, I should say not,
You'll mess up the floors and I don't want a spot."
"No, we don't have time for a story today,
Mother's too busy cooking, so run out and play,
Maybe tomorrow," she said with a sigh,
And Johnny went out almost ready to cry.

"I love you, Johnny," again she said,
As she washed his face and sent him to bed.
Now how do you think that Johnny guessed
Whether 'twas he or the house that
she really loved best?

Don't be a stranger and share your thoughts, remember it's all between us!

Baby Bouquets, Spring is in the air!

2009-03-11T11:58:00.006-05:00

Here in Houston Azaleas are blooming and birds are singing, that can only mean one thing... Spring is in the air, so I bet we're all thinking on flowers and warmer weather and spending more time outdoors.

We have a great idea to kick up your Spring and make the new mom feel oh so special!
Our baby bouquets are the next best thing to real flowers, actually better, because they won't wilt, every bouquet has of a bunch of blooms made of adorable clothes for the little one and they all come in a silver pot that can later be used in the garden.

Like the Grow with me Baby Bouquet for girl with baby flowers that will last for the whole first year of the baby girl's life, it comes with a blankie, hat, booties and 3 cute onesies with "sitting", "crawling" and "walking" saying in sizes 0-3, 6-9 and 9-12 months.

Is this what the easter bunny is looking for?

Baby Bouquet Giveaway

2009-02-22T18:37:00.002-06:00

It is always nice to get things for free, specially when we're talking about a $60 plus baby gift with all the layette essentials the new parents will need, even better? you get to pick the color!

That is exactly what we are doing through our friends at Southernmamas.com their site is full of information and as they describe it is a source for savvy moms in Savanah, the Lowcontry and beyond, but trust me, you don't have to even be from the south to enjoy all the articles and resources they have.

This week we thought is would be nice to give away to one lucky winner one of our best sellers, the baby bouquet with layette essentials, and all you have to do is go to their site and answer one very simple question.

So there you have it, but hurry! because entry period closes 9 pm Thurs. Feb. 26.

Go here to get all the information: Swanky Blooms Baby Bouquet Giveaway

Good luck!

Discount Membership for Children's Museum in Houston

2009-02-10T06:52:00.004-06:00

If you are a Houstonian you might know that very soon (March 14, 2009) the Children's Museum of Houston is going to have The Grand Opening of their new expansion, it is actually a full building with 3 floors to double their actual playing and learning space.

I'm very happy to volunteer with them this year and today I got a little tour of the new facilities, they are truly amazing, with tons of new interactives and activities for kids up to 12 year old; we are so lucky to have a Museum like this in Houston and that our kids are able to enjoy it.

Now the best part, from now until March 14 2009, the Museum is having their membership drive and for this very short, limited time, the price of the memberships is not only going to remain the same, but it's actually discounted.
Family Memberships start at just $60, that's 15 dollars off the regular price that will begin to apply on March 15.
It really pays for itself in just a couple of visits.

If you are already a member, you can renew your membership now and take advantage of this prices and it will start counting from the time of expiration, so it's a great deal for all.

The Museum relies on contributions from members, so besides of getting a year-long ticket for fun, adventure and learning, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped make it's great programs possible.

So there it is, if you are interested on getting or renewing your membership, or just have some questions, email me back and let me know, and I'll be more than happy to help you get it at this price.

You can also get all the information and buy your children's museum membership online

When you get to section 3: Membership Information/ Promotional Code or Volunteer Name, please just type: Gladys Arakelian
So they know where the promotion came from and also that I'm actually helping spread the word. :)

You can also donate a membership on behalf of your family or your company.

So don't miss out on this opportunity and thanks for your continuing support at our baby bouquet store: Swanky Blooms

Baby Onesie Cupcakes for those mommy cravings

2009-02-05T13:35:00.012-06:00

OK, I don't know about you, but when I was pregnant I couldn't stop eating cupcakes and chocolate doughnuts, so the idea for this gift was just natural.

Each Baby Cupcake Gift Set comes with 4 100% combed cotton onesies (combed cotton means they are treated to be super soft on the baby's skin, so you want to look for that when buying baby clothes) the onesies are in size 0-6 months or up to 16 lb. so they are going to get a lot of use from the new or future mom.

But that's just the beginning, the real "treat" is in the presentation, each body suit is made to look like a fluffy, glazed, delicious cupcake, including the cupcake liner and the toppers which are actually felt decorations that later can be used in the baby's scrapbook, and they come in a "bakery" cupcake box with a clear window so you can see the contents and tied with a brown satin ribbon.

The reusable box is super strong and can be used to keep the baby's pictures and memories.

The price?... $35.95
But I'll give you a tip, go to SwankyBlooms.com input code YUMMY10 at checkout and you can get 10% 0ff, but hurry, because that code expires on Feb 28.

Now about the chocolate doughnuts... we're working on them.

Good intentions could leave thousands of moms out of business

2009-01-24T22:15:00.007-06:00

I don't know if you've heard about this, but there is a new legislation called Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act or CPSIA that says that by By February 10, 2009 a lot of baby and kid's product manufacturers, specially toy manufacturers that will be required to test for lead and other chemicals in their products.

I'm all for that and keeping our children safe; the only problem is that this legislation is too broad now, and a lot of small businesses mainly owned by stay at home moms making safe products, will have to pay for very expensive testing on each of them, we're talking around $4,000 per test, and that will definitely have a huge impact in their families and the economy and many will have to go out of business.

We at Swanky Blooms won't be affected by this legislation, and you can rest assure that our products are completely safe and have very high quality standard, but we feel for all the households and friends that are going to have a very hard time due to this.

If you want to read more about it you can do it at the following link from one of our friend sites...

You can always visit us at our main website www.SwankyBlooms.com



Why send flowers when you can send a Baby Bouquet instead.
2008-07-22T10:11:00.005-05:00

I love to receive flowers... Who doesn't, but what I really don't like is to have to throw them away after just a few days, specially when I see how expensive they've become. They used to be the most affordable way to show your appreciation. I still think that receiveing flowers is a beautiful, beautiful thing, and that they are the best way to say a lot of things like... Congratulations, Thank you, I love you, I care for you or Welcome to the world!

That's why after some thought and a lot of sleepless nights invested, I came up with the idea of our Swanky Blooms, they are impressive Bouquets that look just like beautiful flower arrangements but if you look closely you will see that the flowers are really made from different materials,.. it depends on the gift, and the recipient,  but they go from baby clothes for our Baby Bouquets or baby socks for our Tiny Toes Sock Bouquets to luxury towel sets for our Spa Blooms or Kitchen linens for our Cooking lovers Bouquets.

I am sure that the person who recieve our blooms will be amazed at how beautiful they are and will find them very clever, practical and useful.

Let me invite you to take a closer look to our lines, we have the Baby Bouquets that double as a gift for mom and baby, they are also great for hospitals and first time visits to celebrate new arrivals, and they make stunning baby shower centerpieces.  They come in all sizes to fit all budgets from Baby Sock Bouquets to a Complete Layette of Baby Clothes, and all of them stand on their own and come in beautiful decorated tin pais that later can be used for storage or decoration.


And there are the Blooms for every occasion, these gift Boquets come really handy when you want to make a statement with your gift, they are just righ to show your appreciation, say thank you or to take to your next bridal shower.

And because we know that every gift should look amazing when you give it, they all come beautifully presented in a clear box tied with ribbon with a complimentary gift wrap and card.

So there you go, if you are like a lot of people who still love flowers but hate to see them go to waste with the money they cost...  Why not send a Swanky Bloom instead.

This is our first year in business with our very unique line of Baby Bouquets, and we've already been named "The Ultimate Baby Gift".  We can only say... Thank you.




www.swankyblooms.com

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What is a Baby Bouquet?
2008-07-20T10:48:00.009-05:00

Get a Baby Bouquet at Swanky Blooms

The latest trend in Baby Gifts is the Baby Bouquet, these are bundles of blooms that look just like flowers, but they are in fact made from infant clothing rolled up to look like beautiful flower blooms.

This clever idea probably originated in Australia or the United kingdom more than a decade ago, where they have been very popular for quite a while, but this trend it is finally catching up in the United States where some crafty grandmothers use to make them with baby socks and use them as corsages on Baby Showers many, many years ago, but lately this corsages have grown to unimaginable sizes, making these Baby Bouquets a stunning sight for any new mother who is lucky enough to get them as a gift.

But not all Baby Bouquets are equal, since the infant clothes are rolled up it's very easy to disguise poor quality clothing until it is too late and the gift has been delivered and opened, also some bouquets are wrapped with floral tape and in spite from all claims it will damage the clothes and leave a sticky residue, most of these Bouquets can't stand on their own so the receiver will have to hold them eternally to display them or unwrap them right away, which in some cases will take up a whole morning of work.

So if you are looking into buying Baby Bouquets do some research, ask the retailers about the fabrics and materials they use and also about their shipping and handling since you want your gift to arrive just as it looks on the website.  Make sure they have a big selection to fit your budget, from Baby Sock Bouquets, to a Complete Layette of Baby Clothes.

At Swanky Blooms we took all these things in account and we created our own line of handmade Baby Bouquets with the highest quality materials, all of the baby clothes we use are made with 100% cotton fabrics and very soon we will be adding a line of organic Baby Bouquets to our collection, at our website you will find not only a list of the contents but the actual pictures so you can be sure of what you are sending as a gift.

All of our blooms come in a decorated tin pail so they stand on their own and can be used as decorations for the nursery or as stunning Baby Shower Centerpieces, and later the tubs can be used for storage. To save you time and money they come in a display box already gift wrapped with a complimentary gift card ready to be delivered, and will arrive looking just as the ones on our site.  We also worked very hard to make it easy for the recipient to take them apart and we guarantee that the clothes will look just perfect after unwrapping and since they are only hold by a clear band there will be no sticky residue on them.

But why stop at Baby Bouquets?   Our line has extended and now we carry Gift Bouquets for every occasion, from Spa Blooms with luxury sets of towels to Cooking lovers Bouquets with a full set of Kitchen linens. The perfect way to show your appreciation, say Thank you or to take to your next Bridal Shower.  Let me invite you to take a look at our Bouquets and Blooms so you can see the difference.

Happy Shopping !
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