Pedigree Dogs Slow Motion Video - Outstanding!!!

If you are a dog lover, you absolutely must watch this video!!!  What does this have to do with baby blankets you ask?  Well ….  you see … dogs and baby blankets go together …. like …. like ….  Oh, ok.  You got me.  There is no correlation between the two, but who cares?  There are some videos that are cute and then there are some videos that make you belly laugh out loud.  It’s Friday.  It’s time for a good belly laugh.

I have a golden retriever, and he’s one of my best buds in the world.  There is no doubt that he loyally loves me, but he also loves treats, like the dogs in this video.  Enjoy, and have a great weekend!

You’ve Lost That Nursing Feeling

Here’s a cute little video to start your day.  How many moms out there can relate to this one?  Nursing your baby is a very special gift, but there has to be a time when the little one is weened off.  Come to think of it, it’s a pretty good metaphor for parenting and life.  When that time comes, be strong and be creative.  We love our security blankets which you can check out here, but you may need to use your judgment as a mother on if it’s a good time to introduce one.  You don’t want to train your child to jump from being on dependent from one thing to another.

Anyway, enjoy this cute little clip.  It’s not Tom Cruise in Top Gun, but a fun little spoof.  Does this feel like the breastfeeding experience you know moms?  Have a great weekend everyone!

Baby Roller Skating Video

Ok, here’s a little weekend entertainment on the light side.  These babies can get down and do some amazing tricks on roller skates.  Evian has used a classic sales technique that works which is …. babies are cute.  So, what’s better than one cute baby selling our product?  30 cute babies!  And what’s better than 30 cute babies???  30 cute babies on roller skates!  Genius Evian.  Genius.  You win again.

So, yeah, this video has absolutely nothing to do with baby blankets.  Though, they could probably make a video with these babies as Jedi Knights wearing baby blankets.  We just thought we would lighten up your weekend a little bit.  Nothing wrong with a good commercial every now and then.

Find a baby blanket like Jon and Kate’s

In this video, Kate plays a fun game with the kids using a large fuzzy blanket.

Jon and Kate Baby Blanket Video

Check out our selection of stroller blankets, fleece blankets and handmade blankets at blanketmybaby.com.  Many of these blankets are large, fuzzy unique blankets that can grow with your baby and help you make fun memories of your own!  Sometimes the simplest gifts make the best gifts.

Stroller Blankets

Handmade Blankets

Fleece Baby Blankets

Kiss Da Baby

Ocho Cinco

Hey, it’s football season, and I need to share a little love for my Bengals.  By the way, in case you haven’t heard, we’re 3-1, tied for first in the AFC North.  Every week has been about a heart attack, but we’re getting it done.  With some late quarter and overtime heroics, the Bengals have this fan believing once again.  It appears that we have some winners on the team because in the past, the Bungles would find ways to lose games.

Among the ranks of the most interesting players on the team is of course Chad Ochocinco.  Number 85 came up with a catch phrase in the offseason, “kiss da baby.”  What does it mean?  Well, he tells you in this clip from HBO’s hard knocks.  Basically, “kiss da baby” means it’s all over.  As Andre Whitworth said, “don’t line up against me because it’s over.”  Here’s a youtube clip that shows the ever entertaining Chad ‘Esteban’ Ochocinco.  NOTE.  Strong language.

Ha!  That guy cracks me up.  As long as he keeps catching touchdowns, he can talk as much as he wants in my book.

Shaun Alexander's Baby Girl

Now, onto another NFL star who has some baby language.  My all time favorite NFL player is Shaun Alexander, and back when he was a touchdown machine, he was also busy becoming a father with his beautiful wife.  A few of my favorite touchdown celebrations of all time were his “rock the baby” and “burp the baby” (seen at 1:41 below).

Ok, so not exactly top discussion on baby blankets tonight, but hey, one of those little babies out there might become an NFL star.  So tonight, as you tuck in your little one, make sure you “kiss da baby.”

Family Photos

When you are at a friend’s house for the first time, one of the first things you always do is look at the family pictures.  The hallways, staircases or fireplaces of family photos remind us of who we are and where we’ve been.  Family photos tell a story that you may or may not get from your friends.  They also can bring up fond memories.

There are a few characteristics that you can count on in a family photo - big hair, outdated fashion and baby blankets.  It’s always fun to laugh at what we used to think was cool.  ”Why did I part my hair down the middle?”  ”Why did I ever let my wife talk me into getting a perm?”  ”Is that a porn mustache?”  Outrageous!  But among the craziness, there are usually baby pictures - lots and lots of baby pictures.  And what is the most common item in those pictures besides a smiling baby?  Usually, a baby blanket!  So think about it.  If you’re giving a baby blanket as a gift, that gift may be plastered on a wall for 20, 30, or 40 years somewhere.  Doesn’t that make you think twice before you buy a gift?  Maybe you don’t think it’s a big deal.  But if you don’t believe me, go check your wall of family photos right now.  See if there isn’t a security blanket being held onto by one of your little ones.

80's Family Photo

Funny Baby Preacher Video

I couldn’t believe this when I saw it.  I didn’t know whether to laugh or repent!  This little baby doesn’t even know how to talk yet, but he can still preach it.  How many sermons has this kid listened to that he knows how to do this?  And I’m not sure if the people clapping know what’s going on.  Some sound like they are actually moved.  Others sound like it’s a big joke.

Crazy, but I thought you’d get a kick out of it.

Pregnancy Announcement Ideas

There are few things more exciting in life than learning you are pregnant.  And what’s even better is sharing that news with the ones you love.  There are all kinds of different ways you can do this, but they’re all fun.  Check out some of these videos to see how people shared being pregnant.

And don’t forget, whether it’s a girl or a boy, BlanketMyBaby can help bring in your new arrival with a great baby blanket gift.  Check out our pink baby blankets and blue baby blankets for boys and girls.

Diary of Our First Sale

Monday June 22, 2009

Dear Diary,

Well, another Monday has come and gone.  Mondays, as usual, are a great reminder for me that we are living East of the Garden of Eden.  Funny how quickly weeds can grow. :-(  After a full day of work for both Witni and I, along with all of life’s obligations, it’s always nice to get a few minutes with her, grab a bite for dinner and spend a few minutes of quality time together.  Then, for me, it’s off to my softball game.  It’s a luxury when it comes to my schedule, but well worth it.  We racked up another “W” and then it’s back home to go to work the night shift …. BlanketMyBaby.

It’s been 7 1/2 months since we first penned our signatures on the proposal.  Since then, there have been all kinds of jobs and tasks that I never knew would come our way.  But, we’ve managed to successfully hurdle every obstacle, including registering as an LLC, securing capital, buying accounting software, blogging, blogging, blogging, designing the site, working out bugs, securing vendors, adding products, blogging, blogging, blogging, and now FINALLY, our site is live!  After all this work, there have been so many questions.  “Do we know what we are doing?” “Does this blogging thing really help us rank?” “Can we get the best products?” “Will we be able to market the site effectively?” “Do we even have enough time to work on the site?”  “Is it really worth it???”

With questions lingering but determination stronger, it’s off to work.  Tonight, I think I’ll try to secure some back links by commenting on other baby blogs.  Let me just check my email first…..

…….and then
…….. it happened
…………
As the Hallelujah chorus played in my ears, I raced to my site admin to find the answer to the question, “is this purchase from someone I know?” (the purchase from my Dad a week before doesn’t count).  I was elated to see that Ms.Von Heist (identity kept secret) of San Dimas, CA, a complete stranger, decided that the Marquisette Mod Circle Lime blanket was for her.

Marquisette Swaddle Blanket Lime

Hooray!!!  Our first real sale!!!  After I danced a jig around my room for a few minutes, I ran downstairs with arms pumped in the air to share the news with my wife and friends.  What a night!!!

After all the work we’ve put in, it’s great to know that it works!  I later checked our Analytics and found out that our buyer entered our site through the phrases “super soft lightweight baby blanket”.  So, as our site is being marketed my Marketplace Earth for SEO, I know that we can bring in traffic and convert for long tail phrases.  Can’t wait to rank for the more competitive phrases!

This first sale was extremely encouraging.  We have a vision to build this asset to the point where it will provide enough income for my wife to work from home.  This was just a baby step, but its worth celebrating the first step of a baby!

For those of you familiar with Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life”, this scene sums up exactly how I felt.

George Bailey: [the staff celebrates closing the building and loan company with only two dollars remaining, to stay in business] Get a tray for these two great big important simoleans here.

Uncle Billy: We’ll save ‘em for seed.

George Bailey: A toast! A toast! A toast to Mama Dollar and to Papa Dollar, and if you want to keep this old Building and Loan in
business, you better have a family real quick.

Cousin Tilly: I wish they were rabbits.

To Mama Dollar and To Papa Dollar!

Yes, rabbit dollars would be nice!!!

Funny Baby Videos - You Can Do It!

Urged my his mother, this little baby gives it his best…..um….well, kind of.  Take 10 seconds out of your day and watch this funny interaction between a baby, a video camera, and some baby powder.  

Before manners.  Before restraint.  Before painful tummy aches.  This is the freedom that we had as babies….encouraged to break wind for Youtube fame.  Ahh … those were the days.