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Archive for September, 2007

Olivia is here!

Friday, September 28th, 2007

If you have been keeping up with our little cyber baby shower here then you know that Janice and Susan are both expecting. Janice has given birth to baby Olivia. For all the details you can read Susan’s post here.

2007 Emmy Baskets

Friday, September 28th, 2007

Thank you to Phyllis Pometta at Baby Swags for all of her hard work with the 2007 Emmy Baskets. Click on the banner to be taken to the press release. Find out who else joined the Emmy Basket train. We are very excited and hope that our products will benefit lots of babies out there! Congratulations to all of the 2007 Emmy winners from all of us at Happy Panda.

Is Black Back?

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

Happy Panda wants to know what you think. While attempting to diversify our line we get samples of different printing methods and technologies. This particular one piece features our popular soccer panda printed on black. Once upon a time it was unheard of to dress baby in black. Pastel blues and pinks were the only appropriate color scheme. Times and attitudes have changed and Happy Panda wants to know: Is black back?

Answers to the PMKU contest -

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

Lesha wants to know, “What made you become a Manny?”

From the Manny: It was an opportunity I felt was too good to pass up. It offered more convenient hours for school, a FAR greater work enviroment, and the opportunity to get out of retail. Since I’ve become the Manny, I’ve learned things I never would have had a chance to learn if I was still stocking shelves or working the cash register at Walgreens. I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything. Well maybe for $1,000,000… but then I could just invest my cash and try the Manny thing all over again. :p

Jenny asks, “What does it feel like from a man’s perspective to feed a baby or change a diaper especially as young as you are? What made you want to be a Manny instead of for instance, mastering the latest video game?

From the Manny: It’s a learning experience. I know I will be more prepared later on in life when its time to be the Dad. Video games become boring and repetitive with time, but children constantly change and force you to adapt. I think thats pretty good training for the future business world if you ask me. ;)

Diane wants to know “Was it hard for you to change your first few diapers or did it come naturally?”

From the Manny: I’ll admit the first few were.. interesting to say the least, but after awhile I got the hang of it. I can now change a diaper in under a minute :).

Karla asks, “Can you share your thoughts/feelings about when your children were born?”

From the Manny:I’m sure the feeling is pretty indescribable when your child is born, but as of this day I have yet to experience it. I am merely the Manny of the children, not their father :). More of a big brother.

Laura Williams says, Now “The Manny” is a super cool title. What do your friends think about your title? Do they rib you or crack jokes?

From the Manny: At first a few of them did, until they realized how much they hated their retail jobs. (I left retail to be a Manny. Best choice EVER.) Now everyone views it as just another job, and I love what I do. ;)

BJHBHB writes, “My question is this: How much would you charge to be a MANNY of 5 kids - ages newborn to 10? I live in Texas!”

From the Manny: Any chance you live by A&M College Station? lol :), but as of now my current rate is $5 per child per hour.

Shower Wreath Contest - Winner 9/21

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

Shower WreathThe Happy Panda sister blog spot PMKU is hosting a contest. We are donating this extra baby shower wreath to one lucky winner. To find out more details click on the photo or hyperlink to be directly connected to the blog spot! Contest ends September 21st. Good Luck.

“I am SO EXCITED!!!!!!! Thanks!!!”, Julie Sivley from Texas. Congratulations Julie, we are happy to hear that you will get this great gift and put it to good use with baby number five.

“HOLY COW!!! WOW!!” - H.D.

Saturday, September 15th, 2007

MamanistaThe latest winner of our deluxe gift basket is Heather Douglas, aka Mom In The Know in lovely Colorado. Thank you to Mamanista for hosting the contest and thank you to Heather for participating. We hope that you will enjoy your panda products and continue to spread the word about our brand.

Who’s That Girl?

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Baby Diva

My boot camp instructor asked me one morning, “Is that your baby on your website?” And as much as I would love to have claimed her I had to reply with, “No, that’s Baby Diva!” She has quickly become an internet star in her first year of life. When I asked her Mom for a photo in order to tell people about her in our blog section, she sent me several photos and I couldn’t pick just one! So here she is in several photos lumped into one. I came across her while visiting a link to the American Heart Association. There was her story about how this little baby girl over came great odds by having heart surgery at three months old. Isn’t she beautiful? She’s too cute and look how healthy she is now. Can’t you tell that her smile just brings joy to those around her? Over several months she has helped many companies by modeling their various products. We would like to thank her for modeling ours by donating 10% of our total sales during the month of September to the American Heart Association. Although there were many donations made on her birthday in August, we hope that folks will stop by and make further donations. Cheers to you Baby Diva from Happy Panda!

Happy Birthday Darrien!

Wednesday, September 12th, 2007

This is Darrien modeling our soccer panda t-shirt. This has been a very popular product and believe it or not he helped create this very design. He turned seven years old today. Happy Panda would like to thank him for his creative ideas and his patience posing for many pictures. The Happy Panda concept was created during his first year of life. It is often a misconception that a big baby will grow to become overweight. Darrien defies that school of thought but continues to be the tallest one in his class. He has increased to size 8-10 youth during this past summer. This past year Darrien had his anoids removed and tubes inserted in his ears. He has regained his hearing to the full extent that it should be. He has recently become an official cub scout and continues to be a fantastic big brother to baby Rex.

9/11

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with our fellow man during this time of remembrance. USA Today asks the quesion, “Is 9/11 just another day?” That is one question that will always have a simple answer. - God Bless, from the Happy Panda staff.

Cyber Baby Shower for 5 Minutes For Mom

Monday, September 10th, 2007

5 Minutes for Mom

Top Prize Winners

Sympathy Photo: #19 Casual Friday Everyday

Best Baby Bump: #33 Jenna

Birth Story: #39 Crazymamaof6

Come join the celebration, post your comments in the cyber baby shower section of their site and win prizes! Prize winners will be announced on October 5th. The following is a list of participating businesses donating prizes. Businesses will contact the winners directly to obtain information directly related to their prize and make shipping arrangements. Click on the image above to be taken directly to the shower. Good Luck!

**Judging for the top 3 prizes will end at 10pm cst Thursday October 4th. Winners will be announced here Friday October 5th at 11am cst. Winners who have not claimed their prize yet are bolded.

– If you see your name as a prize winner please email HappyPandaBaby@gmail.com so that we may forward your correct email information to the company donating the prize.

  1. Allizon - is donating a cyber prize of Blue Chamomile one of their best sellers great for the puffy eyes and diaper rashes. They are also including laundress baby detergent and the Momagenda calendar as cyber prizes. Blog spot here. Blue Chamomile winner: Qtpies, Laundress Baby Detergent winner: Sallie, Momagenda Calendar winner: Valerie

  2. Belmama & Cherub -is going to provide one of their shower hugs as a cyber prize. Winner: Julie Sivley

  3. Blessed Baby - one winner will get to choose a onesie of their choice and it will be shipped for free. 5 Minutes for Mom readers will get free shipping on their purchases through the month of October! Winner: Alicia

  4. Blessed Moms Baby Gear - will provide 1 winner with The Perfect Feeder. Winner: Caryn

  5. Christian Toys For Boys and Girls - is donating their Tales of Glory Nativity Set to one lucky winner. Winner: Summer

  6. Classy Mommy - will send 1 lucky winner a GR8X Diaper Bag. Winner: Natasha

  7. Cushie Pushie - is donating one cushie pushie and the winner will get their choice of fabric. Winner: Alexia

  8. Diaper Cakewalk - the cyber prize winner will get a choice of one diaper cake from either one of these pages diaper-only cakes or eco-friendly cakes. Winner: Cassandra

  9. Good for the Kids - offers a $20.00 gift certificate to their online store with free shipping. Winner: ktjrdn

  10. Graced Designs - is offering the winners choice of a 12″ X 16″ custom painting (winner sends the digital photo and she makes the watercolor of the photo) or a custom header with matching palette. Heather also has a blog spot. Winner #33 Jenna

  11. Happy Panda - will give away one product of the winners choice with free shipping. Enjoy our panda products. Winner: Dorothy

  12. HollyRose Aromatherapy - is donating one bottle of Jasmine Bloom body spray as a prize.Winner: Melody is slurping life

  13. Island Baby Boutique - is donating a bib and burp towel and the winner picks the fabric. Blog spot here. Winner: Laura W

  14. itsabelly Baby Concierge - will ship one lucky winner an Earth Mama Angel Baby - Happy Mama spray for free. 5 Minutes for Mom readers will get 10% off purchases of $10 or more through the month of October at their boutique. Blog spot here. Winner: Brandy W

  15. Ju Ju Beane Boutique - is giving 3 winners a $20 gift card each to their online store and visitors from 5 Minutes for Mom who shop at Ju Ju Beane Boutique from October 1st-6th will receive 10% off their order using code 5MIN10. Blog spot here. Winner: Saph-Walk With Me, Winner: Mama Luxe, Winner: V

  16. Kari and Kijsa - would like to offer one complimentary Color Your Room service as their cyber prize. Let them help you decorate your room! Blog spot here. Winner: Kristine (Mommy Sparklykatt)

  17. Konfidence - would like to donate a baby warma as a cyber prize. Winner: Bess

  18. LeeAnn Mason - will give away 2 foam bottles of Pure Works. Winner: Tammy and Parker, Winner: Kailani

  19. Lisa Leonard - will donate a “Lucky Mom” necklace as her cyber prize. Winner: #39 Crazymamaof6

  20. Love, September - is donating one of their custom tutus to one lucky winner. Blog spot here. Winner: Lace

  21. Mamanista - is providing one winner a PREgo RULES t-shirt. Winner: Betty Rood

  22. Mom 4 Life - will provide one $25 gift certificate to their online store that features 100% Mom invented products and they provide free shipping for orders in the US. Winner: Stephanie

  23. Mostess Creations - is offering one lucky winner a bib and burp set of their choice. Visit Michele’s blog spot here. Winner: Deb

  24. Peekaboo Baby - one winner will get their choice of fabric made into their own nursing cover. Winner: Christine

  25. PMKU blogspot - win free t-shirts as comment prizes with free shipping. Winner: Jen, Winner: Amanda (Stay at home Mom’s point of view), Winner: Shera

  26. Prontip & Co. - is donating a chenelle bib to one lucky winner and a set of chenille burp cloths to another winner. Sandi has a blog spot too! Chenelle bib Winner: Heather, Chenille burp clothes Winner: Amanda

  27. Runaway Rabbit - one lucky winner will get a pair of flip hop slippers. Winner: Shayna

  28. Shera from Sweet ‘n Simple Design - is offering a custom blog design for a winners blog. Click here to see her work. Winner: Amy (Queen to her..)

  29. Signing Time! - will be sending 2 winners Baby Signing Time! Gift Sets. Winner:Kilikina, Winner: The Manny

  30. Skimbaco - is giving away one blue Gigi Blankie. Visit their blog spot here. Winner: Lisa (Sweet Home Alabama)

  31. Sweet Pea Creations - is donating a $20 gift certificate as their cyber prize. Winner: Cynthia Shern

  32. TBO Designs - winner will get a photo of their choice digitally remastered by Jenny Podushko. She does fantastic work and guess what? She’s pregnant too with a girl and yes, she’s due in October! Winner: #19 Casual Friday Everyday

  33. The Menu Mom - is donating 3 one month gift certificates to three winners. Winner: Jean, Winner: Charles, Winner: Angel Cope

  34. Two Wondermoms - will give away one $25 gift certificate to their online store with free shipping! Winner: Laura (Org. junkie)

  35. Urban Botanic - would like to share a bottle of their shower gel with a winner. Diane says, “Who doesn’t love a billowing, silky lather? Our Refreshing Shower Gel is just that - refreshing… and scented oh-so-perfectly for YOUR morning routine. Hypo-allergenic and gentle as can be.” - Nice! Guess who has a blog spot? Winner: Laura (Lady Bugs & Dragonflies) Avis would like to donate a bottle of the body lotion to a lucky winner. Winner: Amber

  36. Vanessa Younts - is giving away a $25.00 gift certificate to use at either My Mommy’s Bracelets or Baby Girl Bracelets. She is the proud owner of both. Winner: April Russell

  37. Your Special Tee - is offering 3 lucky winners their choice of a baby/toddler t-shirt or baby/toddler onesie either product will be shipped for free. Winner: Melissa (Just-Me), Winner: Vanessa Younts, Winner: Stephanie (Metropolitan Mama)

  38. All Natural Mommies - is giving away a baby doll sling as their cyber prize. Winner: Katherine

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