Sunday, June 29, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Skimbaco - The Lifestyle: Thinking about donating... MY HAIR!
Skimbaco - The Lifestyle: Thinking about donating... MY HAIR!: "they receive up to 2,000 donations a week, and the amount is just too large for them to handle, and unfortunately as large number as 80% of the hair donations are either sold or thrown into trash according to a New York Times article."
Friday, November 2, 2007
Dolls for Boys? Absolutely!
Sadly, most boys in our culture are not given the opportunity to play with dolls because frankly many people believe, inacurately, that doll play encourages femininity. Additionally, the vast majority of dolls are designed specifically for girls - dressed in pink, frills, et all, and rarely designed as a uni-sex or male-specific toy which doesn't encourage many parents from purchasing for fear of their child being teased.
When my first son was born I purchased a “My Buddy” doll. It happened to come out the same year he was born (1985) and coincidently as he grew up looked quite like him.
He loved that doll and it did become his buddy. As an infant it was a tumble toy, pillow, and sleeping friend. As a toddler he learned parenting behaviors like feeding him pretend food, putting him to bed, dressing him, etc. All of this was at about the same time my second son was born. Using the Buddy Doll we were able to teach my son that babies are to be handled gently, spoken to softly, and treated with respect.
My son is now 23 and a kind, gentle young man. Did he play with traditional boy toys? You bet. He also played High School rugby and football. Will he make a great father and husband? We think so. In an age full of self-help and relationship books and TV talk shows full of women complaining their spouses don’t communicate enough; our son is a compassionate soul who understands communication and caring. Was it all because of one doll? Probably not, but learning at a very early age how to care for others and look outside of oneself to other’s needs, is always a good lesson and one that is missed quite often in the machismo-filled little boy world.
That Buddy Doll is one of a handful of treasures my son has tucked away in a box in the attic. He’s missing a shoe and is well loved. I have to think he’s being saved for his own child, but I don’t dare ask. I’m just glad he kept him as it reaffirms our decision to go against the “norm” all those years ago.
Consider adding a doll, doll house, or other like imaginative play toy to your son’s toy repertoire.
Connie Ott
My Jewel Boutique
People * Pets * Home
www.myjewelboutique.com
When my first son was born I purchased a “My Buddy” doll. It happened to come out the same year he was born (1985) and coincidently as he grew up looked quite like him.
He loved that doll and it did become his buddy. As an infant it was a tumble toy, pillow, and sleeping friend. As a toddler he learned parenting behaviors like feeding him pretend food, putting him to bed, dressing him, etc. All of this was at about the same time my second son was born. Using the Buddy Doll we were able to teach my son that babies are to be handled gently, spoken to softly, and treated with respect.
My son is now 23 and a kind, gentle young man. Did he play with traditional boy toys? You bet. He also played High School rugby and football. Will he make a great father and husband? We think so. In an age full of self-help and relationship books and TV talk shows full of women complaining their spouses don’t communicate enough; our son is a compassionate soul who understands communication and caring. Was it all because of one doll? Probably not, but learning at a very early age how to care for others and look outside of oneself to other’s needs, is always a good lesson and one that is missed quite often in the machismo-filled little boy world.
That Buddy Doll is one of a handful of treasures my son has tucked away in a box in the attic. He’s missing a shoe and is well loved. I have to think he’s being saved for his own child, but I don’t dare ask. I’m just glad he kept him as it reaffirms our decision to go against the “norm” all those years ago.
Consider adding a doll, doll house, or other like imaginative play toy to your son’s toy repertoire.
Connie Ott
My Jewel Boutique
People * Pets * Home
www.myjewelboutique.com
Friday, October 12, 2007
Dress-up Costumes meant for play!
We now carry Little Adventures costumes! After checking out several lines of imaginative play clothes, we found a phenomenal line called Little Adventures. This line of costumes is made for every day play, not just once a year Halloween dress-up.
The dresses are well constructed and made of comfortable materials with rolled seams for durability and stretchy materials in the bodice for the ultimate amount of wearability. They wash well and are adorable.
There are two lines - traditional and deluxe. Traditional are basic dresses, while the deluxe dresses have more layers of fabric and trims. Both sets have adorable accessories to complete them like cone hats, crowns, cloaks, fullness slips, gloves, and more.
Choose from Cinderella, Tinkerbell, Sleeping Beauty, Fairies, and more. There are matching adult versions as well as American Girl Doll and bear versions. Check them out on our website, eBay Store, or Amazon Store. You'll love them!
Visit us online at http://www.myjewelboutique.com
Happy Halloween!
Connie Ott
My Jewel Boutique
People * Pets * Home
www.myjewelboutique.com
The dresses are well constructed and made of comfortable materials with rolled seams for durability and stretchy materials in the bodice for the ultimate amount of wearability. They wash well and are adorable.
There are two lines - traditional and deluxe. Traditional are basic dresses, while the deluxe dresses have more layers of fabric and trims. Both sets have adorable accessories to complete them like cone hats, crowns, cloaks, fullness slips, gloves, and more.
Choose from Cinderella, Tinkerbell, Sleeping Beauty, Fairies, and more. There are matching adult versions as well as American Girl Doll and bear versions. Check them out on our website, eBay Store, or Amazon Store. You'll love them!
Visit us online at http://www.myjewelboutique.com
Happy Halloween!
Connie Ott
My Jewel Boutique
People * Pets * Home
www.myjewelboutique.com
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Fall has arrived here in Seattle, darn it all! Well, we can't have an endless summer here in the Northwest, so we might as well enjoy the holiday's of fall, so we've listed some amazing costumes on eBay and in our webstore for your pets, your children, and you!
They're non-scary, just for fun, costumes and many are made to be enjoyed year-round as dress-up play-wear. Add a set of adorable rain boots to finish off the costume - they're practical and fun.
Have a great fall!
Jewel & her crew
My Jewel Boutique
People * Pets * Home
www.myjewelboutique.com
They're non-scary, just for fun, costumes and many are made to be enjoyed year-round as dress-up play-wear. Add a set of adorable rain boots to finish off the costume - they're practical and fun.
Have a great fall!
Jewel & her crew
My Jewel Boutique
People * Pets * Home
www.myjewelboutique.com
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Victoria Vacation - 2007
The crew of My Jewel Boutique snuck away for a mini-trip to Victoria, BC to rest up before the holiday rush. We enjoyed a ferry trip from Port Angeles, Washington to the Victoria Harbor on the Coho Ferry run by the Black Ball Ferry Company. An hour and a half ride, just long enough to get out and enjoy the sites. Arriving at the harbor at 6:30pm was perfect. The Empress Hotel was bathed in late afternoon sunlight and looked magnificent. The harbor was dotted with huge private yachts and tiny singly-manned canoes.
We debarked and made our way to The Lord Nelson Bed and Breakfast in the University area. The couple that owned it were amazing, warm, generous, and made our stay so comfortable. The first evening was spent enjoying the room, getting to know the neighborhood with a walk to a restaurant on the bay, and relaxing in the hot tub. The next morning we enjoyed the touring Titanic Exhibit at the Royal Museum. The RM is one of my favorite places and I never miss seeing it on my trips to Victoria. The Titanic Exhibit was a nice addition and after seeing an IMAX movie regarding the discover of the Titanic and the recovery of artifacts from it, we spent 2 hours viewing those artifacts in person. A really touching exhibition. We finished our tour with lunch in the museum cafe, truly delectable, and then headed to Chinatown.
Chinatown is beautiful and within walking distance of the harbor and museum but you can also take a Pedi cab or horse drawn carriage ride. The central area is filled with street side Chinese restaurants, cafes, and food stands. There are souvenir and clothing type stores, but food and eatables are the mainstays here. The rest of our trip was spent exploring the Empress Hotel, the grand hotel that is seen from the harbor and covered in ivy, the site of grand afternoon teas. We also went to the amazing Butchart Gardens, another place that I never miss when visiting Victoria. The gardens are lavish beyond expectations and you can't help but be inspired to go home and start planting color. A stop at the Butterfly Gardens nearby allowed us to live with the butterflies for an hour or so, lots of fun. We thorghly enjoyed our vacation and once home began preparing for Halloween and Christmas. Yes, we're ready for you!
We hope you've had a chance this summer to sneek off and have some fun! Enjoy!
Connie Ott, Owner
My Jewel Boutique
www.myjewelboutique.com
info@myjewelboutique
People * Pets * Home
We debarked and made our way to The Lord Nelson Bed and Breakfast in the University area. The couple that owned it were amazing, warm, generous, and made our stay so comfortable. The first evening was spent enjoying the room, getting to know the neighborhood with a walk to a restaurant on the bay, and relaxing in the hot tub. The next morning we enjoyed the touring Titanic Exhibit at the Royal Museum. The RM is one of my favorite places and I never miss seeing it on my trips to Victoria. The Titanic Exhibit was a nice addition and after seeing an IMAX movie regarding the discover of the Titanic and the recovery of artifacts from it, we spent 2 hours viewing those artifacts in person. A really touching exhibition. We finished our tour with lunch in the museum cafe, truly delectable, and then headed to Chinatown.
Chinatown is beautiful and within walking distance of the harbor and museum but you can also take a Pedi cab or horse drawn carriage ride. The central area is filled with street side Chinese restaurants, cafes, and food stands. There are souvenir and clothing type stores, but food and eatables are the mainstays here. The rest of our trip was spent exploring the Empress Hotel, the grand hotel that is seen from the harbor and covered in ivy, the site of grand afternoon teas. We also went to the amazing Butchart Gardens, another place that I never miss when visiting Victoria. The gardens are lavish beyond expectations and you can't help but be inspired to go home and start planting color. A stop at the Butterfly Gardens nearby allowed us to live with the butterflies for an hour or so, lots of fun. We thorghly enjoyed our vacation and once home began preparing for Halloween and Christmas. Yes, we're ready for you!
We hope you've had a chance this summer to sneek off and have some fun! Enjoy!
Connie Ott, Owner
My Jewel Boutique
www.myjewelboutique.com
info@myjewelboutique
People * Pets * Home
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