Calling all Kiddie-Os!

Wahoo! We survived Monday, and Tuesday is sure to start off with a bang! Our best friend/boss Ms. Heidi is probably mid-flight on her way to Ohio, and Little Alana, Whit and I are left to fend for ourselves. If you're out there...don't worry Heidi, we won't get too crazy!

Today I'm featuring the awesome collection of items found in our "Kiddy Corner." We know how hard it is to keep those little hands busy and out of trouble, which is why we have crafts, games and coloring supplies galore to happily entertain even the most energetic little friend on those grey Nantucket mornings. (Not that we have seen many lately...) Oh, and moms and dads, we also have what it takes to keep you on top in the crazy world of parenting. Check it out!

Our art set and coloring book selection is off the charts this year! New to our shop are the playfully packaged P'kolino marker, crayon, paint, and colored pencil sets that are perfect to keep on hand for all those budding artists out there. Our super fun "On the Go Art" sets make coloring more portable than ever. (Great for restaurants, boat rides, waiting for the planes...all that jazz!) And always a hit is the array of juicy coloring and drawing books by Taro Gomi including "Scribbles" and "Doodles" that are fun for all ages!

Here's a fun collection of some of my favorite items. Clockwise from top left: Our "Here we Go Travel Kit" is great for all of our on-the-go friends. Containing a mini-coloring set and crayons as well as a activity booklet, this is bound to keep our friends occupied on any boat trip. More mini colored pencil sets are great to throw in the purse to break out in emergencies and the sea-themed sketch books are just waiting to record summer adventures. YellowOwl's creative camp sets are a great gift to give if you're ever hoping to hear from your child at camp. And last but definitely not least, Rosie Flo's coloring books are inspiring for any future fashionista.

Need I describe? Who hasn't dreamed of writing their own message in a bottle? Send one to a friend, toss it in the ocean, or keep it as a souvenir to re-discover later on.

Talk about blast from the past...Remember these hypotrochoid sets from your youth? While away an afternoon making a collection of these addicting circular designs or help create a mini fingerprint story with your kid.

Moms, are you listening? Don't know how to store the report cards, school pictures and keep track of those masterpieces from first and second grade? The School Days organizer will help. Each grade gets a page AND folder to record important facts, paste school picture and organize any loose leaf papers you want to save (but don't want cluttering up your own desk). The gorgeous cloth covers make these books something you're more than proud to have on your shelves.

Don't forget we have a great collection of children's invites, baby announcements and mom-to-be shower invites. Also on the shelves are these super sweet kiddy thank you's from the lovely and local Ms. Molly Hess. Stop by anytime to see what other kiddy goodies we carry. You and your little one are bound to find something to enjoy.