Fabulous Make It Edmonton Craft Show!

Diana and I just wanted to thank all of our fabulous little dreambug fans for coming out to Make It Edmonton this past weekend!!! Although the weather was freezing and it got crowded at times-we have heard nothing but great feedback from those who attended!! We had a great time and if you missed us this year we will be back in Spring!!!
Can't wait to see YOU there!

To all of our Vancouver fans...see you in few short sleeps!
November 24-27th
Croatian Cultural Centre
3250 Commercial Drive

"Craft Show + Party = Make It!"
http://makeitproductions.com/vancouver/welcome-to-make-it/

Sometimes a picture can just melt your heart! You think Rachel is cute in this picture, well I can say I have had the privilege to meet this super cutie! She is simply the sweetest little baby girl I have met in a long time. It's not hard to get her to smile and you just can't help but giggle when she babbles back at you. Rachel had heart surgery last Tuesday and we have been keeping tabs on her recovery through a friend of the family. Happy to say she is home and doing well. We wanted to share our happiness with our dreambug fans because life is just so precious you can't help but feel those warm fuzzies for little miracles like Rachel. We wish her and her family all the best! Diana Shardlow

Calgary Baby Show

Hey Everyone!,

It's finally here!!! The fourth annual Calgary Baby Show!

The Calgary Baby Show is a fun and interactive event specifically designed to put everything you need all under one roof. More than 100 exhibitors will be present showcasing the latest in technology, apparel, furniture, products and toys to assist parents and caregivers every step of the way, from babies to school age and everything in between.

Please come by and say Hi and check out all of the exciting new winter goodies! Available only at the Calgary Baby Show are unique, handmade, one-of-a-kind aprons, hats, scarves, ear puffs, and of course you can order any of our classic items- many at a discounted rate! Lots of items will be available that we just don't have room for on the website!!!!

Saturday 15th 10-5pm

Sunday 16th 10-5pm

Calgary BMO Centre, Stampede Park

New Winter Fashion!

We are very happy to introduce the latest to the little dreambug collection of great things...winter hats, ear puffs, and scarves!

Our newest winter gear is available for preorder until October 15th!

little dreambug hats are available in three sizes small (infant), medium (child), and large (adult). They are super soft and soooooo cute!

Little dreambug scarves and earpuffs come in a variety of styles and colour combinations!

We have many options on the website for online purchasing but there are tons and tons of more styles and colour choices available at our upcoming markets.

Check out the events page to find out where to get your hands on these great one-of-a-kind items!
http://www.littledreambug.com/special-events_ep_45.html

Kelowna Farmers Market

I am writing this post to inform everyone of recent difficulties we have experienced while participating in the Kelowna Farmer's Market.

the little dreambug has been asked by the Market coordinator not to return until they can determine if we qualify as a vendor to display items at their market. We are not by any means "hit and miss" with our attendance as they have indicated to customers inquiring about where we have gone. We have faithfully attended every Wednesday since we moved to the Kelowna area in July.

The mandate of the Kelowna Market is to allow vendors showcasing locally grown, baked, or handmade, food and crafts in the Okanagan area. We have been asked not return as we do not qualify as a vendor under this strict mandate-we include items for sale also handmade in Alberta, as well as areas outside of the Okanagan area (Vancouver).

To clarify: Almost all of our items are handmade (with the exception of our buddies-which we order from a company in Toronto Parkdale Novelty) and our onesies (which we get from a company in Vancouver Zee Spot) Many of our items are made right in Kelowna- Our cute ponchos, aprons, receivers, and blankets. As well as- of course- many our beautiful custom baskets!

In no way do we attempt to hide the fact that not every item in the booth is handmade by us in the Okanagan from our customers and, in fact, we include it as part of our "sales spiel" for most customers visiting our booth!

The Kelowna Market organizers have taken it upon themselves to allow only certain vendors to display certain items. We do not feel that we are fully representing our beautiful line of products by only displaying Kelowna made items since all of the Alberta made items have been hand sewn by us or a member of our team. We will return to the market when they will allow us to display our line as we would like...with all of our luxurious goodies! Until then we are happy to participate in Penticton on Saturdays!

What's New!

Wow! Spring time is baby time. We have definitely seen an increase in traffic to our website and would like to thank all of our devoted fans for continuing to support our small business. We are so happy that you all love our new items. Our mini cuddler's were a hit, and it was interesting to see how many of you wanted yours customized!

Our March Madness sales are wrapping up but we we will do it again sooner than later, we know everyone love sales!

We look forward to adding more things in the next few months. After oodles of requests, we have finally ordered a bright, apple red minky to add to our cuddler colours. We know it will be the perfect match to our adorable ladybug. All those young boys out there that have asked me for a red giant cuddler will finally get what they have asked for. Red should be available mid April on the website so keep your eye's peeled!

As Easter approaches we want to remind anyone interested in ordering Little Dreambug as a gift, that order's should be put in before April 15th.. Please phone the toll free number if you have any questions regarding shipping or delivery.

I know my kidlet's are excited for Easter to come, and more importantly for the warm weather that spring brings! Let's hope it gets here soon!

-The picture I have added to this post is of my oldest daughter Norelle. She loves her monkey and just had to take him outside with her to splash in puddles.

Diana

The Little Dreambug and Mom, Pop & Tots Fair

The Little Dreambug is proud to be a part of this weekend's up and coming Mom, Pop & Tots Fair. It is held at Northlands Agricom this Friday March 11th and Saturday March 12th (9am-5pm both days). We will be bringing all of our new items from our website and taking custom order's at the show. Our March Madness sales are still going and we will honor those special prices at the show as well. Get a jump on your Easter shopping and order a beautiful custom gift for someone special. See you at the show!
Leanne & Diana

Where we will be this March!

The little dreambug is going to be showing off all of their new items at a couple of up and coming trade fairs. Check out Mommylicious in Edmonton at the Mayfield Inn (Edmonton) Sunday, March 6th from 10am -4pm.

We will also be participating at the Mom, Pop & Tots Fair on March 11th and March 12th. Both days the show runs from 9am-5pm.

We are so excited about all the new and exciting things we have put together the last couple months. Our website is being updated by Leanne as I write this blog post so keep your eyes peeled for all those new items. March Madness is going to be the best sales of the year so take advantage of all our amazing deals in March.

Cutest Little Dreambug Contest 2011

This is Kelly and my first blog post and definetly not my last as I always have something to say :) Diana and I are just hanging out and pouting a little that we could not make our trip to Calgary to try yet again for our staff get together. Instead we are here in Whitecourt without Leanne and Solveig discussing upcoming exciting news and events. I am so pumped about the cutest little dreambug contest. Its' a once a year event at the little dreambug that allows us the reward to see all those happy kid's that love their dreambug goodies as much as mine do. The prizes rock: spa treatments and little dreambug items...who wouldn't want that? I know one of my client's children will win! :) Here is the link to the details on the contest, can't wait to see all those adorable little dreambugs!!!!

http://www.littledreambug.com/contests_ep_48.html

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!

stay cozy, Kelly

Winter Be Gone!

The little dreambug staff are all gearing up for the spring with many trade show's in the works this year. Until the rain starts and this snow continues to fall we will keep busy inside, staying warm beside our sewing machine's. We have some new, exciting item's that we are adding to our line. We have had many requests for sleep sacs and are now just preparing some stock to add to the website. Phone for details on our new sleep sacs and pre-order one today. Also new to the line will be our drooler bandana's, poncho's and children's cooking aprons. The aprons are colorful, fun and customizable. We would also like to welcome back froggy's to our adorable plush buddies. Call our toll free line for any details on our new items.