We've added something totally NEW in our Etsy shop!

Part of being away for a year included finding some limited time to really explore more hobbies, crafts, interests, etc. Although I had done soapmaking in the past, it was always something that was too time AND space consuming when we lived in our much smaller place in New York, and honestly it's a bit pricey to start up with. Last year though, I decided to get back into it, and we (me, my husband, and Bug) have all really taken it and RAN! Now we're at the point where we are adding 3-5 new fragrances to our shop every single week. Crazy, right?

Well, we went beyond that this week, and introduced a totally new product. It's a bath puff soap on a rope, and it looks like this:

Bath Puffy Soap on a Rope!

I tried one, on a whim, and as soon as it was ready, I ran around the house quite literally screaming, "OH MY GOD IT'S JUST AS AWESOME AS I IMAGINED!". Hubby treated me like I lost my mind a bit, but oh well.


I had considered trying to do a classic soap on a rope, but that left me thinking, "Well, what the heck is someone going to want a leftover rope for? There's got to be something better than this." I was able to find nylon bath puffs for a good price, and it all sort of clicked.

There is an ENTIRE bath "pouf", "puffy", "scrubby" - whatever you might call it - completely embedded and submerged in a solid soap bar. I left the top rope piece out, because really, you should hang or shelve a soap to dry after using it. (It will help the soap last longer.)

I've been testing one for the past month, and really, I know I made them but they're just THAT GREAT! They're awesome for kids because everything is contained - it's a combo soap and washcloth in one, and it doesn't get easily lost in the tub. They're HUGE - at just a hair under 10 ounces - double the size of our regular soap bars, and triple the size of a normal retail soap bar - and can last for over a month (depending on frequency of use of course).

We're introducing these in the shop in Fresh Picked Blueberry, Strawberry Soda Pop, and Good Morning, Sunshine scents, but we can actually make them in custom fragrances as well if requested. And, here's a secret - stop by our Etsy store, and if you want to purchase one, send me a message that you saw it on our blog first, and we'll give you $1 off as well!

Awesome family meal deal this week at Winn Dixie supermarkets!

Whether you're stocking up for the big game this weekend or just stocking up for your family, I can't resist making mention of the awesome deal Winn Dixie supermarkets has going on from Feb. 2nd through Feb. 8th! Buy two Red Baron pizzas (I believe they're 12", so they're a good size) and get:

a Tyson Any'tizers side (my store had Honey BBQ chicken bites or Buffalo Chicken Bites) - a 10-13 oz. box

a New York Dip'N Sticks (Garlic or Cheese) frozen breadsticks - a 11-16 oz. box

a 2 liter bottle of any Pepsi product

AND

a 48-ounce Bryers ice cream, any flavor

ALL FREE.

So, spend $11.99 for the 2 pizzas (total) and get the other 4 items FREE - We saved over $16 with this deal, which is enough for I would say a good 2 full meals for a family of 4. You do need a Winn-Dixie card (free) to get the deal - if you don't have one they will let you sign up for one on the spot like we did, as we hadn't been in Winn-Dixie before - and you can have one of this offer per transaction with your card.

Happy shopping!!!

Let's Hear It for Amazing Customer Service!

If you've read my blog, well, ever, you'll know that I am always highly recommending the Skechers brand because of their durability vs. price. I've said a million times over that they are one of the few brands where I really feel like I'm getting excellent value for my spending money, as both my and the rest of my family's shoes are usually outgrown long before they are worn out. In fact, we've never in ten years had a problem with Skechers ever.

I was significantly surprised when a pair of Skechers Shape-Ups - their premium priced "fitness" shoe - split on me right down the side seam. I had only gotten them in December and I don't wear them on a daily basis. We have a Skechers store not far from our house, so when I stopped in there to pick up a casual summer sneaker, I figured I'd ask if there was any potential warranty at all. They were very nice about it and suggested I contact customer service to see if I could send them in. Of course, I promptly forgot to do this for another two weeks.

Eventually I did, in fact, remember to contact customer service. As usual, I remembered at around 3 am so I figured the easiest thing to do was send an email.  I received a prompt response the next morning with an address to mail the sneakers to, and instructions to include a short note explaining the problem, and that it could take 4-6 weeks for a response.

Now, my biggest problem was this: I received these shoes as a gift from my mom who lives in another state. I had no idea what date or from what store they were purchased, just that I received them in December. I contacted my mom to ask, but she said the receipt was long gone. I sincerely did NOT expect anything, realistically, back from Skechers at all. These were six month old shoes that I didn't know where or when they were purchased. But still, I figured taking a chance spending the $8 to ship them, on a small chance of replacement, was better than throwing away a $150 pair of shoes.

So, off they went, the first week of June. I sent a letter explaining the whole situation, and made notes of where the flaw was. I included an email address and contact number (as well as my mailing address) in case there were any questions. I gave specific instructions not to return them if they couldn't be fixed, as it wasn't going to be worth shipping both ways plus a fee to have them repaired locally. Weeks went by and I heard nothing, but again, this was as expected really.

You cannot imagine my complete shock when today, a brand new pair of Shape-Ups arrived from Skechers in the mail! An exact replacement of my originals, factory packed and just perfect. I sincerely feel that they went above and beyond for me, and I will say they definitely have a loyal customer for life now. 

Mom's Internet Finds: Custom Boutique Pettiskirts and More by Magical Attic

Come on Moms, you all know you want one too! I became quite envious myself, when I stumbled across these adorable Custom Boutique Pettiskirts made by Magical Attic. She makes them in your choice of a wide variety of colors as well as specially made designs in prints as well. I originally found them on Bonanzle but when I contacted the designer she also provided her Etsy Store in which I found even MORE awesome treasures!

She offers these really cool custom Superhero Capes as well, suitable for your little boy OR girl and fully customizable with colors and themes. And they are a steal at under $20! If you're in the market for a sweet customized gift without being overindulgent, I definitely urge you to visit Magical Attic!

All photos borrowed with permission from the owner. :)

Mom Reviews: Bath and Body Works Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Soap

A good soap for the whole family can be very hard to find! I'm a big fan of Bath & Body Works Wild Honeysuckle Anti-bacterial Moisturizing Hand Soap because it both moisturizes your skin as well as leaving you fresh and clean. All parents know, when you have kids, constant hand washing is inevitable - both your hands and theirs. You can read my full review here but we give it 4 out of 5 stars!

Back from the holiday break.....

Hope you all had a Happy New Year! And here is to hoping (as always) that this year will be better than the last.

We here at Bunnies & Buggies (meaning mostly ME of course!) have been busy prepping for 2009 as well - in fact, as of Jan. 1st, our independent upscale consignment and resale shop, Bunnies & Buggies Boutique is OPEN for business at We sincerely hope you'll visit! In that shop we are carrying new and gently preowned clothing for infants through children's size 16 (with juniors sizes coming later this year), as well as Maternity clothing, gifts for new moms, dads, babies, and their siblings, toys, decor and more!

And I'm offering a little bonus - use the coupon code BUNNYBLOG at checkout on our site, and get FREE SHIPPING on any order over $20! This offer will be good until June 30th of 2009. Just a little thank you for reading about us here and visiting our shop.

I'll be back soon to post more, but for now I will wish you all a happy and healthy new year, and all the best from us!

Etsy Seller of the Week

Etsy Seller of the Week - Teaman

My apologies for being behind on the Etsy Seller of the Week feature, but I've been super busy lately! (See previous posts - LOL) BUT, this week, I am featuring the super awesome Teaman on Adventures In Blueberry Pancakes. I have had the pleasure of ordering from Teaman several times now, and it's always a wonderful experience. Aside from the super fast shipping, the prices are fabulous - 50 teabags for just $4.00 or, if you can't make up your mind like me - samplers for $5.00 to $7.50!

Also, the flavors are *to die for*!! The chai tea is spicy without being overwhelming, with hints of pepper and vanilla - I consider myself a chai tea connoisseur of sorts and this is the perfect chai. The peppermint is a great soother for sore tummies, and the orange spice has made a great iced tea for the summer.

So, stop in at Teaman's Shop on Etsy and pick some up for yourself or the tea-lover in your life!

Ready for back to school?

Are you outfitting some little ones for the upcoming back to school season? If so, check out our shops! HUGE back to school deals in our Ebay store - search "BTS08" for our Back to School 2008 specials! Tons of new and gently used clothing, including Gymboree, Mini Boden, The Children's Place and more!

Also, check out our brand new E*Crater Store for new offerings for infants to adults!