This is a “sticky post”- meaning it will stay on the top of this blog for the whole month.  Why?  Because it’s super fabulous, that’s why, LOL!    🙂

Sigh- my big, big boy….Where did the time go?  5 minutes ago, you were in my arms, snuggling under my neck, a whole 7 pounds.  And here we are tonight, putting you into your very own Big Boy Bed.  Where did the time go?

I am resisting the urge to go super sentimental on this one….Let’s just say this is a VERY special bloggy event for me.  Most of you know that my Little Man is my only biological child.  We adopted Kamikaze when she was beyond the crib, and decorated her room without really “knowing” her.  It’s a downside of adoption- it’s kind of a guessing game, and it was sort of generic. 
Little Man’s crib was the one that my brothers and I slept in, that my mother and her siblings slept in.  So while it was steeped in family history- there was no “picking out the nursery”.  Not that I would trade it!
But this makes switching to his new room just that much more special- it’s the first time I get to do a room- with a particular child in mind. 

By now, I think you are all familiar with Heirloom Wooden Toys– who carry only the most fabulous wooden products for your children.  If you can think of it- they have it!  From fantastic wooden kitchens, to playsets, to bedroom furniture! 
Have you seen this bed?  It’s called the Safari Toddler Bed, and how adorable is it?  There was a mini-post the day it got here, and a few tweets and FB shares- seriously- I can’t stop talking about it!  I mean- there is cool, and then there is WICKED AWESOME!!!  This bed so falls into the latter. 
My Little Man LOVES animals, and he chose this bed himself. He has been talking about it non-stop since he saw it, and telling absolutely everyone about his Safari Bed!  Some kids love cars, some fire engines- my son is all about wild animals.  That is the beauty of Heirloom Wooden Toys– they have high quality pieces no matter what your child’s personality.  I mean really- does it get cooler then this?

Drooling?  Yeah, you know it!  You want one, LOL.  (Heck, I WANT ONE!!!) My Little Man is in LOVE with his new bed!  You guys can expect to see a LOT of this one- as we keep updating his room throughout the month, you will see more and more photos.

His new bed is made of super high quality wood, laminated Baltic birch wood- this bed is going to last!  Even through the immediate jumping-on that it got, LOL.  It came in only a few pieces- my husband thinks 6- and it was very easy to put together.  It took less then a half hour to assemble- even with the kids “helping”.  It has a great paint job, and again- original!  You can bet that you won’t see beds like this in everyone’s house.  Your child will have the best room EVER!  All his or her friends will be jealous. (and a cool piece of information?  it fits all standard crib mattresses- so no need to get a new one!) 
Little Man is all set to go on Safari in Africa- he has already pretended to drive it all over the place and told me about all the animals that he sees!
And on a side note- you really won’t find nicer people.  I had the pleasure to meet the owners of the store in person, and they were just dolls.  I have spoken to her on the phone and via email numerous times, and she is a very nice person who really cares about her store and her products.  But meeting them- they have this amazing calm, and they really go the extra mile to make sure that they are getting good products.  Literally!  Can I tell you how big Toy Fair was?  And there they were- on the opposite side of the country from where they live, going from place to place, inspecting all the toys.  I know that they place a huge emphasis on customer service, and that they want to make sure your shopping needs will be met.  Totally trustworthy company. 

“Your little one will be ready for the big wild open plains ready to explore the animals of Africa! Your child will love sleeping in their special bed, dreaming of tomorrows adventures.  This is an adorable wooden Toddler bed to carry out a fun and exciting bedroom theme.  This toddler bed is sure to make going to bed easier on everyone! 
The Just Kids Stuff Safari Toddler Bed Features:

• Fits a standard sized crib mattress
• All wood Construction – Laminated Baltic Birch (no MDF)
• Hand Crafted in the USA
• Entrance is 12″ – 13″ above the floor
• Perfect for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years old

Just Kids Stuff makes the most adorable Heirloom quality Toddler beds available.  All Just Kids Stuff toddler beds are all wood construction – hand crafted from imported laminated Baltic birch and other solid woods. No Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) is used. They all take a standard sized crib mattress for the ultimate in comfort (and fun) for your little one. Kids love having a special kid sized bed and they like the security of a little bed rather than being put in a full sized bed.
All of the toddler Beds measure 53 x 29 inches outside, and one inch smaller on the inside. The entrances are 12 – 13 inches above the floor.
All of our Toddler Beds and Toy Boxes are built in the U.S.A.  These are quality pieces of heirloom furniture that will be passed on to future generations.”

The bed has only been up for 2 days, so we are still working on the rest of the room.  I’m so excited to share all the updates with you as they happen.  My baby boy- growing up!
Heirloom Wooden Toys is also offering to give away an adorable set of toys to one of you- either the
Safari set or the Zoom to the Moon set- your choice!  🙂

Here is how to enter-

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Sweet dreams!  So, since we have already talked about fabulous beds, bedding, books, and stuffed animals, I feel like we are still missing something….AH!  I know.  A very important part of the bedtime routine!  Bathtime!  Who wants to go to bed dirty?  Not I!  (And not my Little Man, haha.)

Little Man helping me get the tub ready for his bath!

I really like ecomom.  It’s a really great place to find all sorts of organic, natural, safe for mom and baby products.  They have art products, books, toys, music, food, bath, beauty, home- just about everything you could want or need.
ecomom really stands behind it’s products, and has great integrity.  They really care about their products, their clients, and the world.  ecomom has a charity that they partner with, Healthy Child Healthy World, that  promotes healthy and safe living, prevents harm, from chemicals and toxins, and helps parents help their children have the healthiest and happiest life.

“ecomom is about bridging the gap between making healthy choices and making easy choices. We created ecomom because we care and are concerned for babies and their moms, our families and our communities. We want every mom to be an ecomom because being an ecomom means making choices that are good for all of us, and the planet which we all share.”

ecomom also has really great “ecomom approved” icons  to help you quickly and easily view and figure out what you and your family will want, and how the product was made, as well as what it does (or doesn’t!) contain.
Of course, all the products they carry are “ecomom approved”, but the icons make it easy to see why.  For example, was it recycled?  Is it organic?  Sustainable?  Fair Trade?  Just look at the icons, and it’s easy to see. 

To help get my Little Man ready for bed, ecomom thought that the Episencial Sweet Dreams Bubble Bath would be a perfect fit! Made with organic lavender oil, it is sure to help him get a good night’s rest.  A fun way to end the day.  This bubble bath is also good for the planet, and of course good for your little one.  Some of the ways that it is ecomom approved include cruelty free, toxin free, organic, and fair trade.  Gotta love those icons!
We also received “The Prince’s Bedtime” one of the great books that ecomom carries.   This story was about a little price who just couldn’t get to sleep- and the kingdom tried everything!  Well, almost…
ecomom carries some fun and unique books, that will enrich your child and invite them into a whole wide world that we are not exposed to on a regular basis, and into cultures and events that we don’t know.  Get your child curious about the world around them- and beyond!

ecomom has graciously offered one of Have Sippy Will Travel’s readers a 15$ gift certificate to their store.  If you want it to be you, here is how to enter!

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You must be a public follower on Google Friend Connect.
Leave me your email so I can contact you if you win.