Halloween Happenings!

Halloween is just around the corner and we wanted to share all the exciting things that are going on that we're involved in.
Our sister store, impish, is hosting a concert on Saturday, October 31st, at 11AM. Come join up and coming children's musician, Mister G, as he sings silly songs from his new album, Pizza For Breakfast. Mister G will be on hand to sign CDs after the show as well!


In addition, please make sure to stop by A Child's Garden on Halloween as we participate in Northampton's Downtown Trick or Treat, where you and your children can show off your costumes and pick up a treat from 3-6pm!

If you're still looking for that last minute costume, swing by A Child's Garden to outfit your little fairy, wizard or pirate with all the accessories he or she will need! We have beautiful silk capes, wands, felted pirate gear and more. Stop in now to check it out!

Join us at impish for a very important discussion!

We're proud and excited to share with you being hosted by our sister store, impish. Two area authors, Clark University Professor Abbie Goldberg and University of Massachusetts' Professor Lee Badgett, will be running a discussion about diverse families, Thursday October 22nd at 6 PM.

Abbie Goldberg recently published "Lesbian and Gay Parents and Their Children: Research on the Family Life Cycle" (American Psychological Association Press). In her book, Goldberg provides an overview of research on lesbian and gay families. Along with quantitative and longitudinal studies, Goldberg has pulled together resources about the subject.

Lee Badgett recently published "When Gay People Get Married: What Happens When Societies Legalize Same-Sex Marriage" (NYU Press). In her book, Badgett takes a rainbow-hued map and looks at places where same-sex marriage has become legal, in order to learn more about what this right means to couples in day-to-day life and to the societal impact upon same-sex unions.

There will be nibbles, an opportunity for Professors Badgett and Goldberg's books to be signed, and a chance for lively discussion about a topic that is important beyond our Valley, and certainly makes ours a unique place to live. Please come join us!

Learning Languages

Bonjour! Hola! Shalom!

At A Child's Garden we feel that learning other languages is a wonderful gift that can be taught at an early age. We offer a variety of toys and books to help promote that ideal.
You can find flash cards in both French and Spanish, which help kids begin to learn new words or strengthen the vocabulary they already have.

We also have a handful of books to help you introduce new languages to your children. Come pick up a board book teaching your child all about school in Spanish - a great way to start the school year! In addition to these great finds, we are proud to have some toys to help promote learning other languages. Eager for your child to learn the Hebrew alphabet (the Aleph-Bet)? Come in and check out the gorgeous wooden Hebrew Alphabet blocks we're carrying.

With colorful letters, pictures and words, learning Hebrew has never been so much fun! Come in today to find what language tools we have to help you and your child in your foreign language journey.

"Skutting" into Fall...

After weeks of incredibly hot weather, we've finally been given a reprieve and have been enjoying some beautiful, almost fall like weather. There is a slight breeze in the air, cooler temperatures, and the urge to be outside and enjoy it while it lasts is strong. What better way to enjoy playing outside than with a Skuut bike?
Skuut bikes are wonderful for those toddlers and young kids who are too small for a real two wheeler bike, but still want to be able to have some two-wheeled fun.
Skuut bikes fall into the categories of "walking bikes," "running bikes," and/or "balancing bikes." They are great transition bike for children ages 2-5. There are no pedals or training wheels, and your child's legs do all the work. Kids work on their balance so by the time they are ready for a true two-wheeled bike, they are able to ride upon one without the aid of training wheels. Skuut bikes are excellent for learning balance, coordination, steering and independence.

We also love them because they are beautifully crafted from wood, are eco-friendly and well loved by many kids we personally know! Come in to A Child's Garden today to check out these wonderful bikes!

One Size Fits All!

What are we talking about? Diapers of course!
One size diapers are a wonderful choice when considering using cloth. You can buy a bunch of one size diapers when your baby is just a newborn, and watch as the diapers grow along with your child. Most one-size diapers will accomodate toddlers up to 35lbs! And now, at A Child's Garden, we are thrilled to say that we have a selection of one size diapers!
We are over the moon excited about the new line of Fuzzi Bunz one size diapers. A favorite brand for a long time, Fuzzi Bunz has recently come out with a new line of one-size pocket diapers. These diapers are made with the same care and craftsmanship of regular Fuzzi Bunz but have the added benefit of growing with your baby!

In addition to these great, new Fuzzi Bunz we are still stocking our beloved one size Bum Genius diapers. The Bum Genius 3.0 diapers come in a wide variety of fabulous colors and just like the Fuzzi Bunz, grow with your baby!

Whether you like the trademark snaps of the Fuzzi Bunz or the ease of velcro that come with the Bum Genius diapers, we have it all. Come in and check out these great one size diapers today!

Sidewalk Sales!

Come one, come all! A Child's Garden will be participating in Northampton's SIDEWALK SALES: July 23rd - 26th
We hope to see everyone during this event. We will be "cleaning house", which means a lot of great deals for you! Come see what will be on sale and leave with some new books, toys or dolls!
Our biggest special will be a "white sale" with selected white diapers on sale for 20-40% off! Selected inserts and doublers, FuzziBunz, Snug to Fit, Under the Nile, Imse Vimse and Lovey Bums will be on sale. This is a great opportunity to stock up on cloth diapers!!
Also! After a long day of shopping, make sure to swing by our sister store, Impish, for a nice refreshing glass of lemonade!

Upcoming Fun!

There are a few fun events happening for us at A Child's Garden and we'd love to see you there!
We're hosting a kid's concert along with our sister store Impish! Come join the sing-a-long fun at Impish, in Thorne's Market, Friday the 17th at 11am
Musician Charlie Hope will be there to share her music celebrate the release of her first children's CD, I'm Me. Sample her music online by clicking here!


Also coming up in July are Sidewalk Sales! Swing on by July 23rd-26th and check out all the fun items we'll have for sale!!