Give Hair Accessories as Baby Gifts this Holiday Season

Hair accessories aren’t traditionally given as baby gifts because hair clips usually just fall off babies’ wispy, downy hair. But with Hair Clippy, clips won’t slip or fall out of your baby’s hair! Our velvet-wrapped clips are guaranteed non-slip and won’t tug at your baby’s delicate hair.

This holiday season, what could be a better stocking stuffer than a set of Baby’s First Hair Clips? Our best-selling hair clips and baby bows have been packaged into sets of three and are perfect for that perfect little girl in your life! Our gift packs come with an organza bag and are ready for gift-giving.

Tried-and-true traditional baby gifts are still an excellent choice, though. Here are some fun examples:

Layette – This set of clothes for a newborn baby is a most welcome baby gift, as babies need a lot of clothes for all those changes throughout the day.  A set usually contains a combination of onesies, swaddling blankets, baby washcloths, socks and booties and other articles of clothing for baby.

Soft toys – Something for baby to cuddle (and chew on!), these traditional baby gifts usually come in cute and adorable animal shapes and are made of soft materials that are safe for your baby.

Bath sets – You may get a pre-packaged set or mix and match products to create a personalized set. Be sure to include gentle shampoo and cleansers plus moisturizers for baby’s delicate skin and hair.

Books – Reading to baby is a great way to develop a mother/father and baby bond. Baby will be soothed by hearing a parent’s voice. Look for books with colorful pictures and simple words for babies to understand as they begin to develop their minds and imagination.

Music CD – A great personalized baby gift. You can make a set of CDs with different themes: one CD might contain a set of soothing tunes for downtime and another might have stimulating music for playtime.

For even more baby gift ideas, check out the Hair Clippy store.

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Thoughtful Baby Shower Gifts

Gift giving at baby showers has been a tradition for a while now, and involves family and friends coming together to throw a “shower” party for a pregnant mommy-to-be.

Baby showers should be full of fun and excitement. The best baby showers feature enjoyable games, themes, favors, tasty cakes, and decorations. But the party is never complete without those thoughtful baby shower gifts.

Gift giving is the best part of the baby shower. Friends and family gather around the pregnant mommy and express their love with thoughtful gifts and well-wishes. However, for some people, finding the perfect gift is no easy task, that’s where we come in!

No Slippy Hair Clipppy offers extra-special baby shower gift packs designed to create fond memories for mother and daughter. Each gift pack comes with a white organza bag, ready for gift giving.

Baby’s First Bows® Gift Packs

Each set of Baby’s First Bows® Gift Pack comes with three best selling baby bows:

A

Haley - Mini Grosgrain Baby Bow® in White, Pink, & Shocking Pink

B

Payton - Bubblegum Grosgrain Baby Bow® with White Polka Dots

Shayla - White Ribbed Organza Baby Bow®

Haley - Mini Grosgrain Baby Bow ® in Pink

C

Haley - Mini Grosgrain Baby Bow® in White, Pink, & Cream

Baby’s First Hair Clips® Gift Pack

Each set of Baby’s First Hair Clips® Gift Pack comes with three best selling no-slip hair clips:

B

Shayla - Pink Ribbed Organza Baby Bow®

      Hannah - Pink Dance Recital Crown with

Acrylic Stone on a Pink Mini Clip

      Zoey - White Soft Chiffon Baby Bow®

Picking out that perfect baby shower present has never been more fun. Choosing a baby shower gift at the No Slippy Hair Clippy store is as easy as one, two, three!

Gifts for “Just ‘Cause”

We like showering our kids with gifts, whether they be material or otherwise, because we like seeing them happy. If we could, we’d even give the whole world to them.

Long before we even get to see their cute as a button faces and tiny little hands and feet, they’re already getting presents of all shapes and sizes. Pretty soon, we’re celebrating christening and first birthday parties that are surely met with piles of gifts and treats.

Birthdays have become synonymous with birthday gifts and each year, we do our best to match our child’s expectations. Then there’s December, an eventful month filled with gift-giving holidays that could extend for more than a week.

Special occasions like your child’s first graduation or a congratulatory gift for being an honor student are opportunities for gift-giving as well.

But you don’t have to wait for these dates to roll around. Give gifts “just ‘cause” you love them, you’re proud of them and you want to put a smile on their faces. Who doesn’t love surprises? Just the thought of their reactions is enough to get us all excited as well.

Gifts that are given “just ‘cause” can be more memorable than special occasion gifts. The fact that it’s unexpected shows your caring and thoughtfulness.

Here are a couple of suggestions:

Stuffed Animal. Kids go gaga over these cuddly friends. Some favorites are furry rabbits, soft silky kitty cats, and huggable puppies. While boys in general are not into stuffed animals as much as girls are, there are still a lot of plush creatures that they will appreciate such as Spongebob and Sesame Street characters, to name a few.

Books/DVD. Youngsters love stories old and new, no matter how they’re told. You can choose from children’s classics like “Aesop’s fables”, “The Secret Garden” or “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”. If you’d like to introduce them to contemporary literature, they’ll surely like “Where the Wild Things Are” or “Diary of A Wimpy Kid” for the cool illustrations. Dr. Seuss is one of my personal favorites for early books, with the funny rhyming stories that kids remember and helps teaches them to read. Another gift idea is giving them DVD’s of their favorite movies. Animated Disney and Pixar flicks are sure to attract even the youngest of children.

Accessories. Kids love playing dress up, some more than the others. The interest for accessories is clearly there, especially as children go through their phases. For your little girl who likes to pretend she’s a magical fairy, buy her a sparkly wand or a pair of glittery tights. If you’re young man is into the cowboy look, get him a bandanna and a cowboy hat. If you’d like to be practical, the easiest to shop for are sunglasses, belts, hats and hair accessories. Best of all, they can be used the whole year round!

Make a quick trip to the mall one of these days to pick something out. Any other just ‘cause gift ideas you’d like to share?

Baby Gifts Times Two!

This week, we are blogging about baby gifts and picking the perfect one for your loved ones and friends who are welcoming a baby into the world. While it can be overwhelming enough to pick a gift for one baby, imagine having to pick for parents of multiples! But it can be easy as pie with our tips below:

Baby gifts need not be expensive. The key is to stick to items that are practical and yet also unique that the twins will be able to use for a long time. One more thing to consider is that twins share everything! While it’s fun to have matching items for the darling pair, it’s also a good idea to get gifts that are unique for each baby.

Nursing Pillows
These will make feeding easier for the new mom, especially since she has two to feed!

Double Stroller

Going outdoors will be less stressful with a stroller that can hold two or more babies comfortably. There are adjustable strollers that fit smaller babies in the beginning, and can grow as they grow. This is a practical feature, but one that is much appreciated.

Personalized Stuff

For gifts that truly stand out from the rest, a personalized CD of nursery rhymes or lullabies, or picture frames bearing the names of the twins always make nice gifts.

Volunteer Babysitting

Having twins can be quite a handful, so if you have time to help take care of the little ones, we’re sure that will be greatly appreciated. Sometimes, there’s nothing better than the gift of time!

Hair Accessories

If she has twin girls, then you know she’s in for a lot of dressing up! It’s likely she’ll receive baby clothes as gifts, so why not gift some cute hair accessories instead? To promote individuality between the twins, choose hair accessories that don’t exactly match. For example, they can accessorize in the same style but in two different colors. Or they can wear two entirely different hair accessories altogether!

No Slippy’s® monogrammed clips and head wraps come with a letter of your choice! Have them monogrammed with the twins’ initials.

Joss Headband

Salena Monogram Button

With these hair accessories, the girls can still have something matching and yet uniquely their own! And you always know who is who!

Baby Gifts 101

There is nothing quite as momentous as the birth of a child, especially to a new mom! It is an experience that is both joyful and terrifying. If you have a friend or a loved one who is a first-time mom, we have a roundup of the best baby gifts to help ease her into the wonderful world of motherhood. This week, we’ll be blogging all about baby gifts!

Today, let’s start off with the most practical baby gifts for new moms.

During baby showers for new moms, the usual gifts are adorable baby clothes, cuddly stuffed toys and baby mobiles. While we are sure that the new moms appreciate these gifts, sometimes we tend to forget the more practical things that she’ll need.

Baby Monitor

To help busy moms keep track of every sigh, yawn, or cry, a good baby monitor will be a much-appreciated gift. With a baby monitor, she can still attend to other needs in the house as her baby sleeps.

Hair Accessories

If it’s a baby girl, among the most practical baby gifts are her very first hair accessories! Cute baby clothes are always fun to receive, but it’s that little bow or headband that can tie it all together. Plus it screams “I’m a Girl!” They’ll be no mistaking if she’s a girl when you adorn her with baby hair accessories! Wonderful gift ideas are No Slippy Hair Clippy® Baby’s First Hair Clips® and Baby’s First Bows® trio. There are 7 choices, and they each come with an adorable organza bag. This option makes gift giving easy and affordable!

Books

It’s never too early for story time! One of my favorite gifts as a new mom were my first books for the family library, like the classic Doctor Seuss, Winnie the Pooh and Paddington Bear. Some of my fondest memories were reading bedtime stories, even when my kids were babies.

Books in general are a must for a new mom. One of my personal favorites was “What To Expect When You’re Expecting”. It’s about the whole experience of motherhood, and educating ourselves about this new chapter in our lives. Acquiring a nice reading collection is a must-have for families. Books are timeless heirlooms and wonderful gifts.

Nappy Needs

Gifts to ease diaper duty are always appreciated! A diaper disposal bin will help take care of those soiled diapers in a hygienic way. Or for a care-free day outdoors, find a cool diaper bag with lots of pockets to store those necessities when you’re on the go, like baby wipes, bottles, diapers, changing pads, you name it! There are endless options for diaper bag shopping, ones to fit any budget, and they make terrific gifts.

Baby Blanket

Another fabulous gift idea are baby blankets. Whether it’s a smaller receiving blanket or a full sized crib blanket, new parents truly appreciate blankets as a baby gift.

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There's something about Christmas.

You see it, you feel it, you even smell it. It wafts about you playfully in the air. You can't quite explain what it is but somehow you just know. The atmosphere seems a little cheerier, people seem a little warmer, and sometimes, even food tastes a little better! There's simply no other experience like it on any other day throughout the year.

I don't know about you, but Christmastime is my favorite time of the year. In my family, Christmas has always been one crazy production number of sorts! Come December, the household becomes abuzz with activity. We set up decorations, we plan for holiday reunions and get-togethers, we make tons of Christmas cards, we cook up a storm in the kitchen for holiday dinners and of course, we shop until we drop for Christmas gifts! It all sounds stressful, and believe me it is, but it's actually a lot of fun too.

This is also the time of year when we can celebrate some family Christmas traditions. Some friends have made it a habit to drink hot cocoa by the fireplace come Christmas Eve. Others gather 'round and share what they're thankful for. Others watch old Christmas movies. One of my closest friends always makes it a point to dress up her little angel for the holidays. I kid you not---no mother in her right mind would miss any opportunity to show her child off to everyone!

Last year, she dressed her baby up as a ballerina, perfectly pretty in pink in her tutu and matching hair accessories. Needless to say, all the neighbors missed no opportunity to fawn over her. Some even threw in compliments like "She takes after her mom..." which I'm sure my friend didn't mind at all! What made it even better was that her hair clip stayed on her hair the whole time. I remember times when my friend would spend the day just clipping and clipping and clipping her baby's hair accessories, as they would always slip since her hair is very fine.

This Christmas, my friend is dressing her baby up as a princess. But I just know for sure that getting her a tiara would be a nightmare. It will either keep falling off her head for being too loose, or hurt her head for being too tight. We ladies love to say "no pain, no gain," but certainly not when it comes to our babies! My solution for her is to get her a baby-friendly but equally "royal" hair clip instead.

For mommies who love to play dress-up too, there's plenty to choose from--different styles and colors, but all adorable. Plus, you don't have to deal with those uncooperative clips anymore, just make sure to choose non-slip hair accessories.

Dainty little hair clips make perfect baby gifts too. Now, I know, I know, it's just days before Christmas. But you don't have to go out there and drown in all the holiday rush. You can easily complete your gift list by doing your holiday shopping online. I myself have been doing it for years and have found it very helpful. No more walking around all day, no more dodging that lady who also wants to get that dress, those shoes, etc., no more wasting time and energy on those long lines! You can shop for a lot more, too, for a lot less time. So go get hair accessories and more for your baby, for your niece, for your friend's baby, for your neighbor's baby, for every sweet little girl that you love. I'm sure you'll complete your baby gift list in no time.

Worried that the gifts won't make it to you by Christmas? Don't worry. Brands like No Slippy Hair Clippy can ship hair clips in 24 hours, safely stored in beautiful gift boxes and just waitin' for you to give them away. So for a no-fuss, stress-free baby gift shopping experience, as my friend's little girl would say, "go clicky for clippy!"

Here's to hoping your holidays are as lovely as your little girls are!

Spankin' New Baby Clips!

You MUST NOT miss out on our newest clippies. 15 new styles to choose from, the most excruciatingly cute designs yet :) And we've got something for whatever your darling daughter fancies (well, almost!)

If she loves animals...

If she loves flowers...


If she loves bows...

Or anything cute and girly...

Haven't done your Christmas gift shopping yet? These lovelies make the best baby gifts, too!
Check out more adorable hair accessories here.

Holiday Partying Without Adding the Pounds

Let's face it, ladies. Sometimes it's hard to ignore that perfectly roasted turkey beckoning us to get just a little more. It lies golden on the dining table, the sheen coming from the buttery fats glazed over it. Even from afar, you can almost hear its crisp skin breaking, to reveal the moist tender meat underneath. Ahhh... the holidays.

But then 20 pounds later, you find that giving in to the turkey (or steak or pasta or...) was not a very nice thing to do. Of course, I'm not saying that you should starve yourself these holidays. Go ahead and celebrate! But remember to pace yourself and take everything in moderation.

For all the celebration dinners you will be having, here are a few helpful and DOABLE tips from E-zine Articles:

1. Eat your food mindfully. If you slow down your pace and become more conscious of the food, you will naturally eat less and make better food choices without anyone catching on. Here is the trick, chew every bite of food thoroughly and then swallow EVERY morsel in your mouth before taking the next bite.

2. Divide your plate. To be sure you are getting the right foods in the right amount at a dinner party, divide your plate. Fill the top half with vegetables or salad and the bottom half with one serving of protein and one serving of carbohydrate. You get a complete and healthy meal without counting calories.

3. Drink water. Carry around a glass of water (even add a splash of lemon or fruit) like it is attached to your hand. This will allow you to do something other than reach for a snack and it is social.

4. Don't go too hungry. You are not doing yourself or your body any favors by starving before a party. Your body will store more of what you eat at the party as fat if you starve ahead of time because you throw off your natural balance. Eat light but often before the party.

5. Use a stopper. This is a great trick. It is simply having something ready to do that is not compatible with snacking. A quick and easily available stopper is a minty piece of gum or breath mint.

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See? That doesn't seem so hard! More importantly, you still get to enjoy the food (come on, who goes to a party without the intention of eating?).

I do have an additional tip and I think it's so fabulous: dress up your little darling with super adorable baby hair accessories and you'll be too busy with all the guests' attention that it would be impossible to overeat! These make great baby gifts, too.



Happy, lovely holidays!

New at Clippy's Website (aka more reasons for you to adore us)

Hurray for another beautiful day :)

I've been itching to get to you today because I have BIG news. To help you ladies out in time for the mad rush of the holidays, and yes because I love you, we have added a brand new feature in our website. Come over for a visit here and check out the Baby Gifts section!

The new section features:

Baby's First Gift Packs
These gift packs have adorable Clippy trios that come with an organza bag, ready for gift-giving.




Hair Clip Holders
Now, now, I'm sure all you have a collection of lovely Clippies by now. Or even if you're just starting, here's just the thing to store all of them---and equally pretty, too. (Available in 2 styles)



Clippy Shirt
For all you hard-core Clippy fans: now you can express your love on your angel's shirt too! 100% Combed Cotton Shirts are not only pretty, they're also super comfy.


Ooh, and so much more! I hate to brag, but honestly, is there any lovelier gift out there for your little pretties?

Go have a lookie and tell me what you think :)

December Darlings

It is officially December and what better way to start the month than with the No Slippy Hair Clippy's fabulous new Clip of the Month? See below and adore :)

Victoria Embroidery Bow






All pretty and dainty and just perfect for the holidays. You can choose from 14 colors.

Baby Gift Ideas for Christmas!

Barely a month to go before Christmas... The holiday season never fails to stir up the spirit of giving within all of us. Whether it's something as simple as a greeting card for an old friend or as grandiose as jewelry for a loved one, gift-giving is never as joyous as it is during the holidays.

But more than anything, and I’m sure you would agree, Christmas really is for the children. So don’t be a Scrooge this holiday season and spread some Christmas joy to them, too!

Here comes the hard part: what to give... While little kids are generally appreciative of anything they receive (I suspect it's the tearing of gift wrappers that truly excites them!), it's still better if your gift truly stands out. Here are a couple of tips:

Choose something unique. Do away with the cutesy stuffed animals and dolls! They'll likely get two or three of those come Christmas eve. If you have the time (and a little talent), get artsy and make a toy yourself. Or make something educational BUT fun at the same time, like making your own funny story or fairy tale into a book that mom can read to them.

Gear them up for the year ahead. How? By getting them a new set of clothes (do get their sizes right, of course). Little girls will always be in love with pretty frilly dresses. But don’t stop there: like any perfect gift, top it with the perfect bow! I've got just the thing for you. You'll love our adorable designs:

Pediped Clips (available in 5 styles)

And because I love you, for a limited time, you can choose any clip from our website which you can get for free when purchasing $25 or more from our regular offerings. Choose from over 20 super cute baby bows and hair clips!

Lovely Holidays!

When I think of Christmas, I think of all things festive and joyous. There is simply no reason not to celebrate! With the holiday celebrations coming up, I'm sure your darling daughters (or little nieces or little sisters) will be in a cheery mood themselves, as it also means that they will be dressing up!

While there will always be charming new dresses in stores by Christmas, I know it's always been challenging to find the perfect hair accessories to match them. I know a lot of moms whose daughters have super fine hair and they always complain about how they can spend the whole day just clipping and re-clipping baby bows. What's worse, sometimes these hair accessories even tug at the hair and hurt the girls.

Ladies, fret not. I have cute little baby bows and hair clips that answer just that: No Slippy Hair Clippy! And here are our lovely Clips of the Month:

Valerie (3" Layered Two Toned Fashion Double Bow, available in 4 colors)



Courtney Velvet Baby Bow (available in 7 colors)






So even as your little one sings and dances to Christmas carols, you are sure she will remain the prettiest little head at the ball. Of course, you can go ahead and prettify yourself, too, with our Mommy and Me designs. Or, as a baby gift suggestion, give these adorable baby items away!

An Early Christmas Gift

You can always tell when Christmas is around the corner. Somehow the atmosphere turns cheery and everyone seems to have a joyful air about them. While it's still 40+ days away, I seem to be getting gifts early this year.

I recently read a wonderful review from lovely mom Christine, of The IE Mommy, who wrote about how much she and her twin girls adore No Slippy Hair Clippy Headbands!

Here's an excerpt of what she had to say:

"We have three Christmas events to attend with family this year, two Christmas parties, one holiday celebration, caroling and a gift wrapping demo…I think No Slippy Hair Clippy Headbands are going to make getting my girls dressed and ready to go…just a bit easier this year!"

You can read the rest of her review here.

Thank you so much for your kind words, Christine. It thrills me to know that our accessories will prettify your girls this Christmas. Here's to a lovely holiday season!

October Clips of the Month

In all the excitement of Halloween and our new fall products I almost forgot to clue my readers in to our new October clips of the month. In contrast to the general theme of October which is celebrated with symbols like ghoulish goblins, wart faced witches and plump pirate faced jack-o-lanterns, our October clippies showcase a festive holiday season look, without being too garish. After all, we have our Halloween clips for that! :) Also, around this time of the year every one seems to be gearing up for their holiday shopping . With so many people on your Christmas list this year you may feel a little hard pressed to find something perfect for everyone. These darling hair accessories might be just the thing you have been looking for.

Sasha- Stacked/Ribbed Organza Bow.
Comes in 9 beautiful colors. Click here to view them all.






Harper- Top Stitched Square Baby Bow
Comes in 3 colors, all shown below.



Remember these when you are looking for that last minute, simple and inexpensive gift idea for all the women in your life. Baby gifts can be the most difficult thing to find and these clips are just perfect. They will work equally as well, if not better, as stocking stuffers. There small size and beautiful colors will have any recipient jumping for joy!

Cute outfit ideas from head to toe!

When the days grow shorter and the nights colder and the leaves change from green to red, yellow and brown, Fall is finally upon us. With the kids back at school and the holidays fast approaching, there is no better time for some good online shopping! Maybe you are still looking for a special Halloween costume for your kids, or searching for that perfect gift to keep them snugly until March, or maybe you are just ready to update their wardrobe with some cute cold weather classics. Check out some of these awesome finds and know that they are just a click away from your door!

All items are from the following stores: RuffleButts, No Slippy Hair Clippy, Brea's Baby Boutique, Zooni, Bobux and Pediped. Most stores provide clothing for a range of ages between newborn-7 years old. No Slippy has hair accessories to suit a newborn, toddler, preteen and even an adult. Happy shopping!

The perfect fall outfit! Dress it up for a special occasion or dress it down for school or the park!

Above: Flower Power Mop Top Hat from Zooni. Price: $32.50. Click here to purchase.
Above: Flower Power mittens from Zooni. Price: $19.50. Click here to purchase.
Above: Ruffled Tee- Vanilla "Embroidered Butterfly" from RuffleButts. Price: $28.00. Click here to purchase.
Above: RuffleCrawler Knit Vanilla from RuffleButts. Price: $27.00. Click here to purchase.
Above: Yump - Bobux Sheepkskin Boot - Pink from Bobux. Price:$49.00. Click here to purchase.
Above: Organic 5 inch Layered Flower on Wide Organic Cotton Headwrap - White. Price: $24.00. Click here to purchase.

The perfect outfit to spook all the kids on the block this Halloween!

Above: Halloween Ceramic Cat Clip from No Slippy Hair Clippy. Price: $8.00. Click here to purchase.
Above: Spooky Scary Motifs Witches Hat Clip from No Slippy Hair Clippy. Price: $8.00. Click here to purchase.
Above: Posh Little Tutus - Fanciful Witch Halloween Tutu - Costume from Brea's Baby Boutique. Price is $75.00. Click here to purchase.
Above: Personalized Pumpkin Treat Bag from Brea's Baby Boutique. Price: $17.99. Click here to purchase.
Above: Bobux Black Bow Shoes from Bobux. Price: $26.50. Click here to purchase.
Above: Mia Black Boot - Flex from Pediped. Price: $57.00. Click here to purchase. (These boots might work better than above bow slip-ons if the weather is a bit chillier)