As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers and this spring florals are everywhere from fashion to home décor, not to mention the garden! And if any of your May weekends include a baby shower, we’ve dug up a few must-have gifts for the mom and baby-to-be that feature oversized flowers. 
We love the big bloom on this Be All messenger-style diaper bag from Ju-Ju-Be
How adorable are these outfits (Bright Blooms romper or Blossom Baby set) from Gymboree?
This Floating Flower Mobile from SugarandSpiceStudios on Etsy creates a colorful cascade of flowers that will brighten any nursery
A gift for the big sis-to-be, like the Flower Power Big Sister Tshirt or Sunny Flower Big Sister Tshirt from our personalized shirts for kids collection, and a personalized baby onesie for the newborn, makes a sweet gift all around.
Add some flower power to any nursery’s décor with our growth charts for kids or an alphabet poster, like the Butterfly Kisses, Sprinkled Flowers or Fairytale personalized growth charts or Fancy Flowers alphabet poster.
HEY BABY – IT’S CONTEST TIME
Kids say the darnedest things, and that’s part of what makes parenting such the fun ride it is. With all of the worry and stress that goes along with being a mommy and daddy, it’s the moments they say or do something funny that just melts your heart and makes it all worth it. It was just one of those moments that inspired this week’s Big Sister Tshirt/Big Brother Tshirt contest.
A friend recently had a baby and when her 2 year old went to meet the new baby for the first time, she walked up to her, grabbed her hand, shook it and said “Nice to meet you baby.” How polite and completely adorable is that?
Do you have a similar first meeting story? We’d love to hear how your lil one reacted to meeting the newest addition to the family. Tell us your story, either by commenting below or on our Facebook page and you could win a set of our personalized shirts for kids.
The contest runs today through Friday (Midnight PT) and next week we’ll choose the winner of a Big Sister Tshirt/Big Brother Tshirt, as well as a Little Sister Tshirt/Little Brother Tshirt. That way both of your wee ones will get to pick one of our personalized shirts for kids for their very own. 
Get a head start by checking out our entire collection of Big Sister Tshirts and Big Brother Tshirts (and maybe sneak a peek at our personalized growth charts while you’re at it).
BIRTHDAY GIFTS FOR THE LITTLE MAN
Yesterday, we showed you a selection of great birthday gifts for girls, and as promised, today we’ve hand-picked a round-up of gifts perfect for your little man’s birthday.
This Specialized kid’s Hotwalk is the easiest way for him to learn the balance and skills required to someday ride on his own bike. And the adjustable bar height lends versatility as he grows.
Add a kick of street style to his room with this sturdy, compact Skate Board Stool
that features a creative reuse of roughed-up skateboards.
If you have a little bowler with an upcoming birthday, this Bowling Set will be right up his alley. The set includes 10 pins, one bowling ball and a pin setup template… all neatly packaged in an easy and convenient backpack.
Nothing screams happy birthday more than a gift that looks custom-made, like one of our personalized growth charts, an alphabet poster, or a big brother tshirt!
GREAT GIFTS FOR GIRLS
Spring weekends seem to be filled with birthday parties, which means finding fun gifts for that special day. For the sweet birthday girl, we’ve rounded up these presents that are sure to please:
What little girl wouldn’t be thrilled with her very own American Girl doll or a new outfit or pet for her favorite doll.
This little girl’s ruffled apron from TheFreckledPear on Etsy is oh-so-adorable.
Anything monogrammed or personalized makes for an especially thoughtful gift.
Think jewelry, like this rhinestone and flower accented, silver “A” pendant from LoveIvy.com, or a cute T, like Playful Owls or Colorful Big Sister Tshirt.
Other personalized gift ideas include décor items for her room, like an alphabet poster or personalized growth chart.
Whether she has her own room or has to share, these pastel-colored options (All Mixed Up alphabet poster or Balloon Party or Perfect Pennant personalized growth charts), are a sweet way for her to claim her space.
And if you’re looking for birthday gifts for boys, check back here tomorrow – we’ll have another great round up of gifts perfect for the little man.
A BRIGHT IDEA (& SALE)
This year’s Pantone color of the year is Tangerine Tango and that juicy hue is showing up everywhere from fashion to home décor, but bright pops of any color are also popular.
Take décor to the next level by combining multiple shades of fun hues. Colorful Words and Color Me personalized growth charts and A To Z Tutti Frutti and Animal Crackers alphabet posters, plus photo keepsakes like Dotted Delight are great options for adding multiple brights to a nursery or child’s room.
And to make it even easier to add a few bright spots to a room, from today, Monday 4/23, through Sunday, 4/29, we’re offering 15% off on any personalized growth chart, alphabet poster or photo poster. Simply enter code DECOR15 at checkout.
WHAT DOES YOUR HOME SAY ABOUT YOU?
Your interior décor is a direct reflection of your family’s personality, whether you realize it or not. So, why not show off your creative side with personalized home décor, like decorating with sentimental accessories, keepsakes and old photos. Adding this small, yet impactful personal touch is what truly transforms a house into a home, and tells the world a little bit more about who you are.
Of all the rooms in your house, your nursery should feel the most intimate and thoughtful. Try incorporating personal touches, such as a monogrammed blankie, framed birth announcement, or one of our personalized growth charts or alphabet posters. Whether you make it yourself from scratch, personalize something you already have or special order it online, adding a personal touch to your home décor is what makes your home uniquely yours. Here are a few easy ways you can incorporate a personal touch into your home.
Personalized Happy Birds Wall Decor available at Wee Decor
Block Letters available at etsy
Bean Bag Chair available at Lillian Vernon
Personalized Chairs available at Pottery Barn
And here are a few of our personalized growth charts and alphabet posters too!
TOP NOTCH
You hear the words “cheap and chic” or “cheap and cheerful” a lot lately, and as fun as those descriptions sound, the word “cheap” most often refers to the product’s low quality, not just its price tag. While our wallets might like that initially, as parents, we’re always looking for the best quality for our kids and trying to avoid a disposable lifestyle as much as possible. That’s why we put so much emphasis on quality when it comes to our personalized growth charts, alphabet poster collection, and personalized tshirts for kids. Our gift packaging is even designed for maximum cuteness with minimal waste. 
A few ways we focus on quality:
• Our collection of gorgeous modern photo posters, personalized growth charts and alphabet posters are crafted from premium materials and printed in the US with long lasting, eco-friendly inks.
• Our signature photo and poster papers are premium quality and heavyweight. 
• You can choose to have your child’s personalized growth chart made with our luxurious 100% cotton, ultra thick canvas for added durability. 
• Each Big Sister Tshirt and Big Brother Tshirt (as well as their “Little” counterparts) is printed on state of the art digital Tshirt presses on thick, ultra-soft cotton tees and onesies using a printing technique that creates a smooth, directly printed design that is durable, yet comfortable.
• Every order is personalized with your little ones’ name(s) and professional designers perfect every custom design. We spend countless hours refining each design, which is then digitally printed with environmentally friendly inks on the highest quality presses for unmatched color and quality. 
• Our personalized glitter designs on each Big Sister Tshirt, Little Sister Tshirt, Big Brother Tshirt and Little Brother Tshirt are printed with premium, durable heat transfer material.
• Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
For more information on our quality and care, please click here.
AN EXTRA PERSONAL TOUCH
Our talented team of mommy and daddy designers worked hard to create a collection of personalized shirts for kids that any sibling, big or little, would be proud to wear. We offer a wide selection of big brother tshirt and big sister tshirt styles, sizes, colors and designs to make customizing the perfect fit for your kiddo’s unique personality a cinch. And if you’re looking to add an extra personal touch, the sky is the limit!
That’s right – depending on the tshirt design, you can personalize it with a special message or monogram, or even add multiple names to one shirt. And if you need to change “big” to “biggest” or “little” to “littlest” in order to properly identify each member of your clan, we’ve got you covered. Simply send an email with your special request to contact@petitelemon.com, or include a note in the “additional instructions” box on our website. We take the act of creating personalized shirts for kids very seriously because we recognize that no two kids are the same. So why should their tshirt be?
GREAT BIG BROTHER & SISTER GIFTS
Bringing a new baby home is always an exciting time for the family, but it can also be a little confusing for your firstborn. Celebrating their new big sibling status is one way to help them share in the excitement and create a sense of pride.
Presenting your lil one with a Big Brother Tshirt or Big Sister Tshirt is a fun way for kids to show off their new status. We love that one of our personalized shirts for kids can instill a sense of camaraderie (like Double Trouble) or simply make them feel like the superhero (Super Big Brother Tshirt) or rock star (Rock On Big Sister Tshirt) they are. 
In addition to our personalized shirts for kids, we also found a few other great gifts out there to help celebrate siblinghood.
Books: Whether personalized, purely instructional or just plain fun, there are some wonderful books out there to help with the transition. 
(We found Chloe, Instead on CoolMomPicks.com and The Super Incredible Big Brother personalized book at PotteryBarnKids.com)
Jewelry: Either beaded or blinged, there are some cute choices for both boys and girls when it comes to big sister and big brother necklaces and bracelets. 
(This Big Sister pendant necklace is from PickledBeads and the Beaded Bracelets are from StarGazingLily, both on Etsy)
Having your little one help pick a gift for their newborn brother or sister is also a great way to get them involved. If you’re interested in additional ways to help prepare kids for their new role, LilSugar.com recently posted some great tips – read them here.
CONGRATS TO OUR PIN IT TO WIN IT CONTEST WINNER
Last week we held our first ever Pinterest contest where we asked followers to choose their favorite Big Brother Tshirt or Big Sister Tshirt and accessorize it with hats, shorts, tutus, bows, or anything else what would create the perfect outfit!
Congrats to our winner Stacy R. who made several outfits from our Big Brother Tshirt designs, Love to Sketch and Under Construction.
One of Stacy’s pins are these Navy and Lime Soft Soles that we just LOVE.
(Find them here at Robeez.com)
We also love these plaid shorts — and agree the blues are perfect shades to match our Big Brother Tshirt collection.
(Find them here at Carters.com)
Congrats Stacy! And thank you to everyone who created boards for our contest — we absolutely love all of the pins you matched up with our personalized shirts for kids. We’re giving you all $10 gift cards as our thanks for entering!
