Year: 2015

Mom Talk Monday: Cherlyn Jenkins

-Tell us a little about your family and why it is special?

My family is special for many reasons. We are blended and trans-racial family. My husband had 1 daughter and twin boys when we married. One year and 10 months after we married we adopted our our next son and 15 months later were able to add our youngest son through adoption. My husband and his children are African American and our sons and I are Caucasian. Whenever I think of our family, I think of a quote by Martin Luther King Jr. “I have a dream that one day . . . little black boys and little black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.” That is our family.

-What do you do for work/volunteer outside of being a wife and mom?

I was a school teacher for 20 years and quit my job when my boys were 1 and 8 months old to start my own company. I designed a coat that is safe to be worn with a car seat. It is called the Cozywoggle. (They are currently available online here.) I have been in business for almost 3 years now and it has been a wild and amazing ride.

-Is there something your family does on a regular basis for quality time?

We have quite an age spread in our family. Our oldest is 18 and our youngest is 3. Our family’s favorite activity is to spend time at the beach when the weather is good. We also love visiting the monuments and museums at the nations capitol together.

-How do you take time for yourself to recharge?

For me it is very challenging to find time to recharge myself but I am realizing the need for me to do so more every day. I am really drawn to yoga and am finding that practicing is really bringing balance and calm into my life. I also LOVE the occasional night out with girl friends.

-What is your go to, never fail and in a pinch recipe?

Crock pot chicken tacos!

-5 or 6 Chicken breasts

-One jar of salsa

-1 packet of taco seasoning

Put everything in the crock pot on low for 6-8 hours. When it is done cooking, stir and the chicken will shred. Delicious. I freeze the leftovers for enchiladas and taco soup.

-What is the one product you can not live without?

My crock pot and my Deep Dish Covered Baker. They both make for easy dinners which are important for me.

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Surprise! Our Boutique Reveal

We could not be more excited today as we invite you to our Boutique Grand Opening on February 14, 2015.

We will now be offering our amazing customers the ability to see, touch, and feel each and every one of our handmade designs. You’ll see firsthand the detail that goes into each piece and find the one that speaks to you for your child’s special day. This has been a long time coming and we are so happy with what we can now offer our customers.

Our Christening, Blessing, and Baptism gowns and suits are exceptionally made and of heirloom quality. We also offer spring dresses, and personalized baby gifts. Whether it’s an LDS baptism gown, or Communion gown we also offer girls styles sizes 4-14, on select styles. Our designs are completely unique and will only be found in our shop. We are excited to open this store in our hometown and have our community enjoy our beautiful items.

We are thrilled to also be featuring Lily’s Closet in our boutique, a local vendor with beautiful trendy styles for girls. We will also be carrying items from Aden and Anais, Car Seat Canopy, Finn and Emma, and others.

So come and enjoy our opening day where we will be offering a discount of 20 % off on all One Small Child regular priced items!

To join us for our opening day February 14th, visit us at 26 North 470 West, Blackfoot, ID 83221, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Future hours for our boutique will be Wednesday evenings from 4:00-7:00 pm and Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm.

If you have any questions, please email us at service@onesmallchild.com. We hope to see you there! Make sure to follow our Instagram and Facebook to see all that will be happening at the big reveal!

Baby Gift Ideas: Owl Baby Gifts

Every baby wants owls right now. And it’s no wonder! With their big eyes and sweet little hoots. They’re adorable! Today we’re bringing you some owl baby gifts that are sure to please. Aren’t these little owls cute?

Our Bennet Owl Gift Set includes everything baby needs for a good time! He’ll be entertained with the Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star book. A cuddly plush owl will be fun to snuggle up with. The sensory lovey will stimulate his active mind. The printed romper converts into a gown. Tuck everything neatly away in a little suitcase. He’ll have a hoot with our Bennet owl gift set!

Our Bella Owl Gift Set is perfect for your little sweetheart! This colorful 5-peice set also includes: a convertible gown/romper, sensory lovey, stuffed owl friend, fun board book and mini suitcase.

We know your little one will have hours of fun with these baby owl gifts! The stuffed owls and sensory loveys are made from soft, textured mink fabric. The durable board books lights up and plays four sounds. Each romper is made from soft cotton and is machine washable. Whether shopping for baby shower gifts, new baby gifts or a fun Easter basket gift set, these owl baby gifts are great for any occasion! Find more baby gift sets here.

Christening Cakes 2015: Pinterest Roundup

No celebration is complete without a delicious, beautifully decorated cake! We’ve scoured our Pinterest boards, and found our favorites. There’s something for everyone. Whether your celebration is themed, trendy or traditional. These cakes are sure to drop your jaw, and tickle your taste buds! Don’t forget to follow us on Pinterest for more ideas!

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Looking for something that’s not too over-the-top? We love the idea of all white Christening cakes! Your venue and décor will be complimented by the simplicity. And your guests will appreciate not getting colored frosting in their teeth!

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Give your little guy a celebration that’s all about him. Nothing says little boy like baby blue. A blue chevron pattern gives a subtle masculine touch.

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Celebrate what’s special about her, whether she’s a little diva or daddy’s sweetheart. Showcase her personality! The black and pink damask pattern says “all-girl”. Pretty peonies have a sophisticated feel.

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Going with a traditional celebration? Nothing says special occasion like white and gold with intricate embellishments. We love the lavish look of these traditional cakes! Prince George’s cake is truly inspiring. Can wWe love an angel wing topper!

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We love trendy celebrations! Geometric circles and an extra-tall bottom tier lend to the modern design. Pretty pink ruffles are so feminine for a lovely party.

(Winter Christening Cake | Crepe Christening Cake | Garden Party Christening Cake)

Going with a themed celebration? Create a unique cake that supports your theme! Snowflake embellishments for winter. A creative crepe cake for a vintage inspired party. A simple home-made cake topped with stunning flowers. Whatever your festivities are centered on, guests adore creative Christening cakes!

Baby Valentine Outfits and Accessories

Today we’re bringing you baby Valentine outfits and accessories. She’ll be so pretty in pink this year! Holidays are a fun time to celebrate, no matter what age you are. Make this Valentines Day extra special! Dress up in pretty clothes, eat a special treat and do something fun together! However you celebrate, don’t forget to show your love for your little sweetheart this year!

{Ruby Dress (left) A sweet pink silk dress with simple beaded lace trim. | Madeline Dress (right) Beautiful embroidered lace overlays pretty pink silk.}

{Julia (left) A diamond patterned one-piece with hand embroidered rosettes. | Allie (right) A classically styled knit romper.}

{Abbie (left) Diamond patterned cardigan with pants. | Pink Knit Jumpsuit (right) Cable knit one-piece in a pretty pink pastel.}

{Jessa Headband (left) Features silk rosettes and freshwater pearls. | Lace Rosette Headband in Pink (top right) Ostrich plume feathers accent the pink lace rosette. | Pink Carnation Headband (bottom right) A simple pink crown of satin carnations.}

{Gold Heart Locket (left) Features a sparkly diamond. | Heart Name Bracelet (top right) Personalize this bracelet for your little sweetheart. | Rose Pearl Bracelet (bottom right) Freshwater pearls have a vintage rose color.}

Spring 2015: Bamboo Layettes and Gowns

Finding great baby staples for them to be comfortable in and grow with can be so hard, and that is before making sure it’s cute! Sometimes an outfit may be cute but the material is not soft and poorly made. Today we are giving you a preview of our Spring 2015 line, Bamboo Layettes and Gowns! We could not be happier about this upcoming product that will change how you look at baby clothes forever. Like our Bamboo Bodysuits, they are super soft, and stretchy while retaining their shape and have matching accessories including an adorable hat and blanket. The Layette features a small side tie for you to easily take it on and off, separate bottoms with pocket detail, and an ankle slit. You’ll never want to take your little sweetheart out of them! We know you will love these amazing Bamboo Layettes and Gowns for their amazing feel and beautiful color offerings including blue, pink, and white. Make sure to follow our social media feeds to be the first to know when they are available for purchase!

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How To: Winter ‘One’derland Girls First Birthday Party

A first birthday is such a fun milestone! One that definitely calls for a celebration. A couple weeks ago, we shared this Winter ‘One’derland First Birthday Party. Today, we’d like to share how Josie’s mom threw this simple girls first birthday party. Here’s what she did:

“I chose the Winter ‘One’derland theme because it fit my daughter’s January birthdate, and it was specific to a first birthday. I liked the trendy color combination of silver, light blue and purple. So I chose them to base my decorating on. I’m very practical, and I knew I could easily find everything I needed in these colors. I don’t like to stress over these things!

“I recruited my sister (a great cook) to bake a home-made cake for Josie to smash. She did layers in the theme colors of blue, white and purple. Then, decorated it with white whipped frosting and silver sprinkles. It was just what I wanted-simple and delicious! She also made colorful cupcakes with the leftover batter from each layer. We served the cupcakes to the guests with some blue punch and left the smash cake all to the birthday girl.

“The most important thing to me was to have cute pictures to remember the fun. So I created a colorful backdrop that went along with my theme. I used four plastic tablecloths-layered on top of each other to get the streamer effect. Shred the top three, and leave the back whole. Add the twinkle lights and tulle in a swag over to finish the top and sides. I also added coffee filter snowflakes throughout the backdrop. The foam letters I happened upon, and thought were a cute addition. I put down a folded white sheet that I could just throw in the wash after the cake smash and some balloons for the kids to kick around. Josie and the other kids had fun playing with them, and it made for some great snapshots.”

“My mom saw the chalkboard idea, and I loved it! I’m kind of a perfectionist, so I made sure to draw it well in advance. It was a little time consuming, but everyone loved it. I felt it was worth it to display some fun things about Josie’s personality.

“The order of events went like this: after the guests arrived we sang happy birthday to Josie. She was so excited to see all her family. I let her open her gifts first-mom and dad and both her grandmas helped a lot with that. It was sweet that she got to open several gifts with the help of those who gifted them. She loved all her clothes and toys! We saved the cake smash for last, since I knew she’d be messy afterward. We let her dive in and then served the cupcakes and punch to the guests. Afterward, everyone visited while the kids (and a few dads) played with the toys and balloons. It was all very laid-back and simple.

“Josie had a great time playing with all her family. She enjoyed the gifts and the delicious cake, and I loved seeing her so happy! It was a very simple party to put together-just right for a girls first birthday party.”

Winter Wear: Baby Boy Sweaters

{Kevin Baby Boy Sweaters | Kody Baby Boy Sweaters}

We love little boys in preppy sweaters! You’ll adore the way your little gentleman looks, and he’ll love the way he feels in either of these baby boy sweaters! Top off his plain button up bodyshirt with something warm and dressy. Pair them with his favorite pants. The options are endless with this versatile accessory! We offer two styles: crew neck (Kody) or V-neck (Kevin). Each is made from 100% cotton. The V-neck style allows for the perfect amount of room for a fun bow-tie. These argyle cardigans are so adorable!

Our Cable-Knit Blanket is the perfect accessory for these baby boy sweaters.

Winter Christening Outfits: Lucas

{Lucas Winter Christening Outfits for Boys}

We want to share one of our favorite winter Christening outfits today. The Lucas is an adorable 3 piece set. It includes a short-sleeved romper, adorable jacket and a visor beret hat. Each is made from plush knit cotton. This ribbed material has a heavenly texture. It’s extremely soft and thick. Your little gentleman will stay warm and snug in this handsome outfit! Ornate braided trim adds a subtle touch to the romper, jacket and hat.

Complete his look with our signature sleeveless bodysuit, matching Lucas shoes and Lucas blanket.

Looking for more winter Christening outfits? Check out our complete selection here!

Royal and Celebrity Christenings we Love!

We all have a love for anything to do with the Royal family, especially the adorable Prince George. Today we want to highlight Royal and Celebrity Christenings we love because we can’t get enough of babies in amazing gowns.

Prince George’s Christening gown was actually a handmade replica of the original Royal Christening gown that was used from 1841 until 2004 for all of the Royal family’s Christenings. The Queen finally had it retired and preserved 11 years ago due to age. What an amazing heirloom! (Source) I can only imagine the stunning gown in person with that kind of history.

After retiring the gown, the Queen commissioned a new gown to replica the original to be used for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The amazing lace details are swoon worthy!

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Another one of our favorites is this baptism dress for Rachel Griffiths baby girl back in 2009 that was made in 1920 by her great-grandmother. We love the simple color underneath with the darling over sized headband. Again, we love heirloom pieces that become a family tradition.

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And finally, from December 2013, Fergie and Josh Duhamel’s baby Axl’s baptism day! We love the little suit with the personal, modern touch of the high top sneakers. Sweet accents like this are fun and unexpected so they add surprise to the baby’s big day for everyone to see.

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