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EASTER

6 Cute Easter Basket Stuffer Ideas

  1. Easter Cake Balls
  2. Bunny Bath Bombs
  3. Crocheted Easter Egg Toys
  4. Marshmallow Scented Play Dough
  5. Easter Chick Cookies
  6. Tiny Crochet Animals

Easter is just around the corner and we are on the hunt for cute, creative things to tuck in our baskets this year. We’ve been filling up our new paper Easter favor bags with sugar cookies, marshmallow bunnies and all kinds of cute candy – but these are 6 candy alternatives that are just as adorable!

All of these are available on Etsy.

Shop our entire Easter gift collection here
Shop our paper Easter favor bags & favor bag kits here

THANKSGIVING

HELP! How Do I Cook This Turkey?

Help! How do I cook this turkey? Which turkey should I get? Well, we weren’t sure either, so here’s a handy dandy guide to help you out this Thanksgiving. Also available as a tea towel (Let’s Talk Turkey Kitchen Towel), so you will never have to crack open that dusty cookbook or Google it again!

 

For something fun to do while you wait for your bird to cook – click here to download our free printable “I Am Thankful For” cards – have everyone fill one out and then read them aloud! Good luck with the cooking and have an awesome T-Day!

 

CHRISTMAS

Chicago: 2017 Holiday Smiles Toy Drive

Chicago friends: Share the holiday spirit by supporting Humboldt Park’s Association House and their Holiday Smiles Toy Drive! Bring an unwrapped gift in to our Custom Shop for the gift drive and receive 20% off your next purchase at Psychobaby!

See below for a list of items they are hoping to collect to make this year merry for many Chicago kiddos in need.

Association House’s Holiday Smiles Toy Drive Wishlist of Most Needed Items:

Dolls & Action Figures:
o Disney’s Frozen, Hello Kitty, Barbie, Minnie Mouse, and cultural dolls
o Superheroes, Ninja Turtles, Anime/Dragonball Z
General Toys:
o Kitchen sets, Small collectible cars, Remote-control cars, Disney-themed toys & sets
o Board Games, Lego sets
Arts/Literature:
o Crayola products, Sketchpads, Craft kits, Brush/Oil sets, Coloring Books,
o Series Books (Wimpy Kid, Judy Moody), Adventure/Fairytale books & comics
Items for baby:
o Large-motor toys, Blocks, Plush dolls, Stacking toys, Blankets
o Educational Toys: Fisher Price, Leap Frog
Music/Electronics:
o Audio sets (mP3 players), Headphones, Digital Cameras
Fashion:
o Fragrance sets, Costume Jewelry, Sport watches/ timepieces
Sports:
o Skateboards, Basketballs, Footballs, Soccer/Volleyballs and gear
Gift Cards (for places in Chicago):
o Clothing stores (i.e. Gap, Forever 21, Marshalls)
o General goods (Target, Walmart)
o Restaurants (i.e. Subway, Starbucks)
o Music (i.e. iTunes)

Please bring your unwrapped item(s) in by December 7th. We are open Weds-Sat from 11-6PM.  Visit associationhouse.org for more info on all the services they offer our community!

 

CHRISTMAS, HANUKKAH, HOME & ENTERTAINING, THANKSGIVING

Zucchini Pie Recipe

 

Out of all the things that I cook, this Zucchini Pie Recipe is the number one recipe that I get asked to share!
My mother in law gave me this recipe over 15 years ago and I have been making it ever since. It has become a favorite side at Thanksgiving and an easy weeknight meal with the addition of a salad and some bread.

I shortened the recipe a bit to fit on our custom recipe towel but have written it in detail below. Enjoy!

Ingredients

4 large zucchinis, shredded

1 onion, finely chopped

1 cup Bisquick

4 eggs, lightly beaten

1 stick melted butter

3/4 – 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp Season Salt

Large handful parsley, finely chopped

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 13 x 19 inch baking dish.
  2. In a food processor, shred zucchini. You can also shred zucchini with a hand shredder. Transfer to a bowl.
  3. In a food processor fitted with a blade, pulse onion and parsley until very finely chopped or even almost pureed. You can also chop both the onion and parsley by hand but I have found the food processor to be faster and I prefer the texture. Transfer into the bowl with zucchini.
  4. Lightly beat eggs in a small bowl.
  5. Add Bisquick, melted butter, parmesan cheese, eggs, season salt, salt and pepper to your bowl with the shredded zucchini, onion and parsley. Mix
  6. Add mixture to your greased baking dish and bake for 40. minutes or until lightly brown on the top.

You can make a day ahead if serving as a Thanksgiving side and reheat at 325

Do you have a favorite recipe that you’d like to see on a personalized recipe towel? Share yours with us for a chance to be featured on our blog and win a keepsake towel to enjoy for years to come! Share your recipe to psychobabyonline(at)gmail.com

4TH OF JULY, SPRING & SUMMER GIFTS

4 Amazing Kid Approved Popsicle Recipes

Clockwise from top left: Fresh Fruit Popsicles | Gummy Worm Popsicles | Gummy Bear Popsicles | Watermelon Popsicles

These easy kid-friendly popsicle recipes are our FAVE way to beat the heat! Whether you have a serious sweet tooth or want something on the healthier side, one of these four fun recipes is sure to be a huge hit in your household. We can’t get over how cute these watermelon pops are either… don’t worry, those “seeds” are actually something way tastier! Keep reading for ingredients and recipes and be sure to check out all our cool personalized summer gifts here!

 Fresh Fruit Popsicles
What you’ll need:
  • kiwis
  • peaches
  • strawberries
  • raspberries
  • blueberries
  • apple juice
Gummy Worm Popsicle

What you’ll need:

  • guava strawberry juice (or your favorite juice)
  • sour worms or gummi worms

Click here for gummy worm popsicle recipe!

Gummy Bear Popsicles:
What you’ll need:
  • coconut water
  • gummy bears
Watermelon Popsicle:
What you’ll need:
  • seedless watermelon
  • granulated sugar
  • fresh lemon juice
  • canned coconut milk
  • kiwi
  • mini chocolate chips
4TH OF JULY, GIFTS FOR KIDS, KIDS BIRTHDAY, SPRING & SUMMER GIFTS

5 Ways To Celebrate Shark Week

5-Ways-to-Celebrate-Shark-Week2Shark week is almost here and these are 5 of our favorite fun finned ways to get in the sharky spirit:

1. Make your very own cute shark out of paper! All you need is glue, scissors, a couple clothespins and some heavy paper for this jawesome shark craft.

2. Dress up your pet! The cat dressed as a shark riding a Roomba is one of the all time great vids, re-enact in in your own home with this shark hat for your shark-cat!

3.Claim your piece of the beach in true shark style! Go for a swim with our Personalized Shark Bait Beach Towel ($40).

4. Enjoy some screen and maybe some screams by watching a shark movie – our vote is obviously Shark Tale for family movie night, and after the kiddos hit the hay you can go with the obvious choice, Jaws, or one of the many newer, even scarier shark flicks: Deep Blue Sea (sharks and Samuel L. Jackson? um, yes please), Open Water (almost too terrifying!), Sharknado (no comment necessary), or 2016’s The Shallows.

5. Feast like a shark on this shark shaped fruit salad! Celebrate the yummy fruits of summer by making this scarily delicious Sharkmelon!
Shark week kicks off this Sunday – click here for the full schedule  (Michael Phelps vs. a shark, C’MON!) and make sure to check out our other personalized shark-riffic gift ideas here!
FATHER'S DAY

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Psychobaby-Fathers-Day-Gift-Guide

Celebrate your dad with a super cool custom Father’s Day Gift! Our faves this year are:

Beer, Naps & Rock & Roll Shirt Set – also available printed with whiskey, craft beer or vodka

Personalized Jedi Master Mug – also available as a fun t-shirt set for dad & kiddo

Personalized Grill Master Apron – also available as a custom beverage wrap

and these two lol-worthy gifts from our brand new ‘Dad Bod’ collection:

Dad-Bod-Tee-Carolina-BlueDad Bod Beach Towel

This Is My Dad Bod Shirt  |   Personalized Dad Bod Beach Towel

Click here to shop all cool personalized Father’s Day Gifts 

ST. PATRICK'S DAY

St. Patrick’s Day Snacks: All Dressed Up!

Printable St. Patrick's Day snack bag toppers for school and parties

Last minute St. Patrick’s Day party at school? No prob! Download our inexpensive (only $5!) shamrockin’ snack bag toppers and have the cutest treats in minutes!

Instructions: 

  1. Purchase Personalized Shamrockin’ St. Patricks Day Bag Toppers
  2. Print at home on white paper or card stock & trim bag tops along lines
  3. Fill snack bags with your favorite Paddy’s Day treat – some of our top picks are rainbow candies like Skittles or M&Ms, Lucky Charms or green frosted sugar cookies (pictured) – then just fold and staple the tops onto your bags!

Click here for 6 Delicious St. Patrick’s Day Recipes and check out all our personalized St. Patrick’s Day gifts here!

ST. PATRICK'S DAY

6 Cute St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Charm Recipes

Lucky Charm Recipes for St. Patrick's Day

These cute and colorful St. Patrick’s Day treat recipes are magically delicious! Punch up your St. Paddy’s party with one of these yummy recipes using our all-time fave cereal – Lucky Charms. Bet you didn’t know this about those hearts, stars and clovers – turns out each marshmallow gives Lucky the Leprechaun a special magic power:

  • Hearts – power to bring things to life
  • Shooting Stars – power to fly
  • Horseshoes – power to speed things up
  • Clovers – luck, but you will never know what kind of luck you’ll get
  • Blue Moons – power of invisibility
  • Rainbows – instantaneous travel from place to place
  • Balloons – power to make things float
  • Hourglass – power to control time

Superpowered marshmallows? As if you needed any more reasons to eat them! Try out one of these shamrockin’ snacks and visit our St. Patrick’s Day shop for personalized St. Patrick’s Day gifts for babies, kids and the whole family!

VALENTINE'S DAY

Personalized Valentine’s Day Gifts

Personalized Valentine's Day Ideas for Babies, Kids, School & More

Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year with something super special and personalized! Whether you need some personalized gift bags or treat bag toppers for a class party, a cool Valentine’s shirt for your P’Baby to wear, a thoughtful mug to put a little love in your sweetie’s morning coffee or a custom kitchen decoration, our Valentine’s Day shop has a little something for everyone – order soon so we can get it to you in time!

No worries if you leave it to the last minute, we also have some cute & cool downloadable Valentine’s Day cards you can print at home!