droolicious : black wagon

Classic Wooden Toys Collapse and Spring Back To Life

Chris Ford — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:30:00 GMT

You know what they say, "What's old is new again." I'm not that old, but when I was a kid I used to be fascinated with these types of little wooden toys - the kind that seem to collapse when you push the bottom but then spring to life again when you let go. Now you can get a few of them for your kids too - and at a price that won't break the bank.

The Petra Toys Press Puppets come in a Rhino, Giraffe, Red Dog and Elephant version. They would be great for an inexpensive little gift or even a party favor. Actually, it's kind of a pricey party favor, but they're cool nonetheless.

Petra Toys Wooden Press Puppets, $18 from BlackWagon.com

Prefresh Yum Zip-up Hoodie For Warmer Winter Climates

Chris Ford — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:29:00 GMT

As the high of 77 degrees today here in the desert southwest illustrates, it's not cold everywhere in the lower 48 yet. I'm still shopping for the perfect winter hoodie for my daughters. This is a cool one I found from Black Wagon - the Prefresh Yum Zip-up Hoodie.

Fresh pink graphics on a white hoodie - and there's not a Small Paul Julius monkey in sight. The Hoodie runs small apparently, so make sure you get one that's a size bigger.

Prefresh Yum Zip-up Hoodie, $36.00 from Black Wagon.com

Cool Long Sleeve T-Shirts From Lucky Fish

Chris Ford — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:56:00 GMT

Fall is here and for those of you who live in places where the weather is getting cooler, you're likely thinking about long sleeve shirts for your kids. One of my favorite online kids clothes stores Black Wagon has some cool new ones you might want to check out - Lucky Fish long sleeve tees.

My favorite is the Growling Tiger (pictured), but there's an owl tee, a spiderweb and a pink heart and bird tee. Most are available in sizes 2T to 8 and will set you back $40 each.

Check them out at BlackWagon.com.

Big Deal: Final Days of the 15% Off Sale at Black Wagon

Chris Ford — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:22:00 GMT

Hey Droolers, don't forget that the special 15% off everything at Black Wagon.com sale for Droolicious readers ends this month, which is this Thursday. You can use it to buy just about everything except furniture and bedding.

For instance, you could use it to bring the price down on one of these sweet ERGObaby Carriers from $105 to $89.25 which, is a pretty good deal by anyone's standards. The code is after the jump.

To get the 15% off, go to BlackWagon.com and enter the coupon code BABBLE15 at checkout. It's good through July 31st (this Thursday!).

Cute Summer Clothes from Kit + Lili

Chris Ford — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:52:00 GMT

Last summer my baby lived in dresses and rompers, and I've recently found some cute baby clothes (including rompers) worth checking out from children's clothes designer Kit + Lili. Short tank tops (with chubby legs hanging out) are the perfect thing for the summer heat.

Kit + Lili make products for children, and the textile prints (on clothes specifically) are my favorite. There are some cute dresses, rompers and onesies in all kinds of patterns - from fish (pictured) to polka dots.

Check out their web site KitLili.com, or check out some of their new products (like the Fish Romper, $44 pictured) at BlackWagon.com.

Two New T-Shirts from Small Paul

Chris Ford — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:16:00 GMT

I've always been a fan of funny t-shirts on kids, and there are some new designs from Small Paul worth checking out. The fake tuxedo on a t-shirt is a classic that never goes out of style (pictured), but the t-shirt that made me drop my hard-earned $20 is after the jump.

This "I'm Allergic To Peanuts" absolutely rules me, mostly because my kids are allergic to peanuts. But also because peanut allergies are one of those things that no one really wants to talk about, and putting it proudly on a t-shirt makes me smile.

The Small Paul "Filbert" T-Shirt is available in pink and brown, $20 from BlackWagon.com

Organic Underwear That's Fun to Wear

Aaron Burgess — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:03:00 GMT

Remember Underoos? Yeah, they're still around (albeit in lesser form), and you can still score vintage pairs (unopened, we hope) via eBay, but for the most part, the generation beneath us will never have the pleasure of going to bed in cheap polyester underwear that's supposed to make them look like Wonder Woman or Hong Kong Phooey.

Our kids will, however, have the chance to bop around in fun coordinated undergarments like this Fig Organics Toothbrush Undie Set, which, made as it is from organic cotton, no doubt feels a lot better on the old hindquarters than the Fruit of the Loom sets we donned in the stone age. (Fig's baby clothes are Julia Roberts-endorsed, too -- do with that info what you will.) Think of them as "Upwardly Mobile-Roos."

$34 from Black Wagon.

T-Shirts for Boys from Monster Republic

Chris Ford — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:43:00 GMT

I'm lucky enough to be the father of daughters, and while they are beautiful girls, as a dad I don't get to dress them up in badass t-shirts. (Not because they aren't badass chicks, because they are, but because they prefer pink). So for all the parents of boys, check out these t-shirts by Monster Republic.

My favorite is the Kung Fu Master Tee (pictured), but there are lots of others (like robots and Mexican wrestlers) too. The Kung Fu Master shirt even has a couple of badass tigers on the back of it. Sweet.

Monster Republic T-Shirts, $42 to $46 each from Black Wagon.

Pretty Party Dresses from Glug Baby

Chris Ford — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:05:00 GMT

In my ongoing search to fill up my four-year-old's closet with play dresses for the summer, I've found another that, while it doesn't exactly fit the bill of "play dress" it is still worth sharing. Glug Baby makes some very pretty dresses for little girls that also look different from most things you'll see in department stores these days.

If your daughter has a special occasion this spring you're trying to find the right dress for (like a wedding or something), check them out. Personally I'm a fan of the silkscreened versions, particularly the blue "Tree Dress" (pictured), but knowing my daughter she'll like the pink one better. Which is why she doesn't always get a choice.

Check out the dresses (the silkscreened are $46) and other Glug Baby clothes at Black Wagon.

"The Wall" Tee Mixes Ironic Cuteness with Isolationist Dread

Aaron Burgess — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:03:00 GMT

It may not borrow from the far cooler Syd Barrett era of Pink Floyd, but this kids' tee from Infinitee ($32 at the Black Wagon), which manages to put a fresh spin on that line from The Wall we've all rolled our eyes at a million times before, will make your kiddo the definition of playground existentialist cool. Grab one now before someone tips off Roger Waters' lawyers.

Go Baby Right/Left Armwarmers Keep Kids Warm And Bright

Leigh-Ann Jackson — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Go Baby helps toddlers with one of the hardest lessons they face — learning the difference between left and right. If you're honest with yourself while reading this, you're not always the best at it yourself. These knit armwarmers can help even out the learning curve. While I can't quite figure out why the manufacturers didn't go whole hog and make them full-on mittens, at least there's some warmth involved.

$22, Black Wagon. (Update: Now on sale for $13.20...in fact, much of the site is on sale for 25-50% off right now.)

Coats So Cool That...Well, Honestly, They're Too Cool For Kids

Leigh-Ann Jackson — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:00:00 GMT

If I were the type to diligently Scotchgard my kid's clothes in the hopes of repelling boogers, those sticky strings from the inside of the banana, and whatever it is that my kid encounters that makes that pesky ring-around-the-cuff, I'd snap up one of these fashion-forward little coats with the quickness.

Maybe this post is lost on those battling the storms I read about on those Yahoo teasers. But here in Southern California, these (plus a cap and scarf) would get your kid through the average "winter" day.

Up top, a cool mariner vibe by Dagmar Daley. It's a little bit Gene Kelly (think "Anchors Aweigh") and a little bit Audrey Hepburn, too. $55, Modern Seed.

If this Fig Organics Riding Hood Coat was an on-trend Mike & Chris number for adults, it'd fetch around $300. This one's $46 at Black Wagon. (Update: Now on sale for $36.)

Elsewhere on Black Wagon...

Egg + Avocado's "Austin" blazer ($50) is another great unisex jacket (although, what girl could pull off a swagger like the one below)? (Update: Now on sale for $25.)

Kit and Lili Big Circle Onesie

chrisjordan — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 14:04:00 GMT

You will never lose your baby if she is wearing this onesie.

Available at Black Wagon for $30

Back to School: Small Paul Brian Hoodie with Scurvy

chrisjordan — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:02:00 GMT

This zip sweater from Small Paul makes argyle hip again. Perfect for those cooler mornings as we head back to school.

Available at Black Wagon for $64

Back-To-School-Drool: Schoolboy Hats For Girls

Kelly Mills — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:03:00 GMT

Take a cap like the one worn by schoolboys of yore (and ACDC's Angus Young), doll it up with a dreamy floral print, and you have this great Sand Cassel Kids Petunia hat. It's $25, it comes in size 4-8 years, and you can get it at Black Wagon. Tip your hat to that.