I read an article over the weekend in the October issue of Parenting New Hampshire about traveling with children.  It was full of tips on how to make it a little less scary for you and the other passengers.  Here are a few points I thought were worth passing along:


     *Bring a bag full of small toys and books that a new or not frequently used
     *Pack snacks that are different from what you would normally have on hand at home
     *Arrive at the airport or train station early
     *Allow your little ones to walk around and explore in the airport or station...maybe they'll wear
      themselves out.
     * Buy or borrow a portable DVD player and be sure it is fully charged.


Lastly, I would like to add my advice.  Try to relax.  Children look to their parents to know how they should respond to new experiences.  I always tell Moms that their kiddos have invisible antennae that pick up on even the most subtle cues.  Take a breath Mom and Dad...stay calm, lead with confidence...your children will mirror your behavior. 


Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

One of our favorite customers sent us this pic of their little one bundled in one of our all-time favorite holiday coats. It's adorable, cozy, machine washable, and fits over even the fanciest of holiday dresses. A perennial favorite, it sells out every year!




We love it when people send us pictures of their little guys wearing their favorite Puddlejumpers outfits! Do you have an image you'd like to share with us? Post it on our Facebook Page or email it to us at cheri@puddlejumpersnh.com.

It's a problem every little girl is familiar with; how can I hang upside down on the monkeybars in my favorite dress? Enter Monkeybar Buddies, the perfect solution for girly-girls who want to play! Made of supersoft cotton, the shorts or leggings are designed not to stick to - or look bunchy under - dresses and skirts. Adorable shorts let you play all summer without being too warm, and longer leggings are perfect for wearing on cooler days. Both styles are available in several fashion-friendly colors to match everything in her closet!

We love Monkeybar Buddies so much, we've added them to our online store! Check them out here!

American Express has several great initiatives to help promote small businesses, and this month they are debuting the first ever Small Business Saturday! On Saturday November 27, kick off your holiday shopping at small, local businesses (like us!) and help our community grow and thrive. Click here to learn more, and register your AMEX card for a $25 credit on your statement when you spend $25 or more at a small business on Small Business Saturday. Plus, for every 'like' that AMEX gets on the Small Business Saturday Facebook page, they'll donate $1 to Girls, Inc.!

We recently started carrying a new line of plush that we love and ever since, people keep asking, 'What's a Jellycat?' A Jellycat is the softest, cuddliest plush friend you'll ever meet! Jellycat brand animals and books make fantastic gifts for ages newborn through toddler; we especially love the "If I Were A...' series, which you can buy in our online shop, bundled with a matching Jellycat animal!

Jellycat truffles (animals that open up flat to be cozy little pillows to snuggle with) make wonderful new baby gifts. They can be paired with matching books from the Jellycat collection, or bundled with an adorable onesie. We've already seen these guys become treasured friends of little ones.

So...What do you think of the new website?  Didn't Jenni do an outstanding job?!  Her creative energy has really been a shot in the arm around here.  Post a comment here and give us some feed back.  What do you like about the new site?  What isn't so great for you?  What else would you like to see?  We're listening!

I've just come from a HERON meeting.  That stands for Historic Exeter Retail Owner's Network.  We are all gearing up for the Holiday shopping season.  There are many special events coming up, beginning with Exeter's 23rd Annual Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 2 from 5-8PM.  That's the night that Santa arrives and flips the switch to light up downtown Exeter for Christmas. 
There will be a Holiday Bazaar, the Festival of Trees and Silent Auction, Horse drawn wagon rides, refreshments and a Gingerbread House Contest.  Mark your calendar...we'll see you there!