Rosie Toesies

pediped Flex

2008-07-14T02:12:00.000-07:00

COMING SOON!

Happy 4th of July!

2008-07-04T01:32:00.001-07:00

Rosie Toesies wishes you
a very safe and
happy Fourth of July!

Recycle your Crocs!

2008-07-02T02:24:00.001-07:00

For all of you Croc owners out there (approx 50 million), this is a great way to recycle your Crocs and GIVE BACK! Soles United, recycles used/worn out Crocs into new shoes and gives them to people in need around the world. This year there goal is to donate 2 million pairs of recycled shoes. Won't you help them reach their goal?

To find out how you can get involved click here.

Now Available!!

2008-06-18T22:38:00.000-07:00

Dakota Ocean

Dakota Sunset

I miss her

2008-06-11T22:52:00.000-07:00

Come Home Allie!

How fun is this!!

2008-06-10T12:46:00.000-07:00

Introducing BabyLegs newest style, PopHeart!

Rileyroos

2008-05-13T17:47:00.000-07:00

Rosie Toesies is happy to announce our newest shoe line, Rileyroos. Designed to imitate barefoot walking, Rileyroos have a flexible rubber padded sole to protect little feet. The sole curls above little toes to provide leverage as little ones make their natural gravitation from crawling to walking. Rileyroos combine style and comfort to set your little one off on their next adventure.

Rileyroos are a great choice for your active walker as they provide a more durable sole, while still being flexible and soft. Many parents have the same concern once their child reaches 18 months. They want a shoe that offers a little more durabilty and protection since their child is a lot more active/mobile. Rosie Toesies believes that Rileyroos are an excellent choice for your running, jumping, puddle stomping 1 1/2 year old!

To shop for Rileyroos, CLICK HERE.

Stamp out Hunger

2008-05-10T01:02:00.000-07:00

Help Stamp out Hunger on Saturday, May 10th 2008.
On the day before Mother’s Day this year, letter carriers will focus their efforts on restocking the community food banks, pantries and shelters that millions of American families will rely on throughout the summer. The drive takes place every year in May because food bank donations tend to wane after the winter holidays. This drop-off is particularly troublesome since the hunger problem is usually at its most critical during the summer when school breakfast and lunch programs—often the only source of stable nutrition for millions of children—are suspended.

What do you have to do?
It's simple. Just leave a bag or box with non-perishable/can foods by your mail box on Saturday, May 10th. Your mail carrier will pick it up and it will then be distributed to the closest food bank.

To read more about the largest one-day food drive in the nation, click here.

To find your local food bank and for information on how you can help, visit www.secondharvest.org

PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD!

New BabyLegs!

2008-05-03T15:10:00.000-07:00

We have just added 6 new styles of BabyLegs to our collection! They are 6 of the newest styles for Spring and Summer that BabyLegs just released. They are super cute and are great for protecting your little one's skin from the sun this summer!

Go ahead and take a peek at our newest BabyLegs:

Bluebell
Petunia
Phinney
Sorbet
Sweet Pea
Tickled Pink

The Winner is . . .

2008-04-30T14:57:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Patty, your are the winner! Thanks to everyone that participated and stay tuned for more to come!

Sadie, looking adorable in her brown/pink BabyLegs

Contest!

2008-04-16T14:01:00.000-07:00

To celebrate our recent winning of BabyLegs retailer of the month, we thought that we would let you have a chance to win too!

Send us your photos of your little one wearing BabyLegs for a chance to win a FREE pair!

Send your picture/pictures to:

littlefans@rosietoesies.com

In a few words, please tell us how you use your BabyLegs.

The winner will be announced on Wednesday, April 30th. GOOD LUCK!

Exciting News!

2008-04-11T01:45:00.000-07:00

We are so very happy to announce that we have been chosen as BabyLegs retailer of the month for April! To help celebrate our golden seal of approval, we would like to offer our customers 10% off their purchase of BabyLegs! Please use coupon code BLROTM at checkout to receive this discount. Promotion ends on April 30th, 2008.

:: Remember that any two pairs of BabyLegs qualifies for FREE SHIPPING ::

Stay tuned. New styles of BabyLegs coming soon!

Beach Cleanup

2008-04-10T20:58:00.000-07:00

I wanted to do something in honor of Earth Day so I decided that I would head down to my local beach and help pick up litter. I have been wanting to do this for quite some time and decided that April 22 (Earth Day) would be a great day to start! Many beaches have a cleanup once a month, on the weekend, and anyone young, and old is welcome to help. If you live in the coastal states you can help too! It's a great thing to do with your children too! Visit the Surfrider Foundation to find information on your local chapter.

According to the Surfrider Foundation, almost 90 percent of floating marine debris is plastic. Plastics take hundreds of years to breakdown and may continue to trap and kill animals year after year. Birds, fish and mammals often mistake plastic for food. Some birds even feed it to their young. With plastic filling their stomachs, animals have a false feeling of being full, and may die of starvation. Sea turtles mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, one of their favorite foods. Even gray whales have been found dead with plastic bags and sheeting in their stomachs.

Which brings me to my next topic. Reusable bags. Today there are so many stylish reusable bags out there for purchase. Check Reusablebags.com and Ecobags.com. Many grocery stores also offer reusable bags for a small fee (check your local grocer). It is a great way to help our environment and what better month to start than Earth Month! You can always request them as a birthday gift, anniversary gift, x-mas gift etc. These also make great gift giving ideas too!

San Francisco is the first city to ban plastic bags

Some eye-opening facts about plastic bags:

:: Each year, an estimated 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide. That comes out to over one million per minute. Billions end up as litter each year.

:: Plastic bags are among the 12 items of debris most often found in coastal cleanups, according to the nonprofit Center for Marine Conservation.

:: The average family accumulates 60 plastic bags in only four trips to the grocery store.

:: Worldwide, an estimated 4 billion plastic bags end up as litter each year. Tied end to end that’s enough to circle the earth 63 times.

:: Plastics are forever! Plastics do NOT biodegrade. Rather, they photodegrade. A process, where sunlight breaks down plastic into smaller and smaller pieces.

Please don't forget plastic water bottles too. Consider buying a Brita Water Pitcher and/or a SIGG water bottle instead to help cut back on plastic waste.

New shooshoos!

2008-04-01T15:03:00.000-07:00

We have two new styles of shooshoos for girls. Pink Polka Dot and Multi Color Polka Dot. Both are perfect for those spring and summer dresses!

And by popular request, we now carry Sporty Brown for Boys! These sporty shoes are perfect for your little athlete and look great with warm-ups, jeans and his favorite team jersey!

shooshoos are great for crawlers and new walkers because they allow children to feel the ground beneath them. A soft sole shoe is very important because it allows a beginner walker to rely on their foot (rather than the sole) for balance and traction. Soft sole shoes also do not constrict their foot development, allowing their feet to grow naturally.

Pediatricians recommend that children under two years of age wear a light weight flexible shoe. A good rule of thumb is, if you cannot bend your child's (0-24 months) shoe in half, then it is not appropriate. Children's shoes should never have to be "broken into." Shoes made of Leather and Canvas are best as these materials are breathable and minimize excess sweating.

The Winner is . . . .

2008-03-24T17:16:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Cindi! You are the winner of our Jelly Bean Contest. Cindi had the closest guess of 557 jelly beans. The actual amount of jelly beans that were in the jar was 584! Who knew so many could fit! She was also the only person that guessed over 500!

Thank you for all who participated. Check back with us often for more contests/giveaways. And don't forget to think of Rosie Toesies when buying pedipeds, BabyLegs etc. for your little one or when you need a baby gift!

Natural Egg Dyeing

2008-03-12T15:26:00.000-07:00

Martha Stewart has a neat recipe for dying Easter eggs with all natural dyes. They are easy and fun to make with your children, and safe for the environment! You can make the dyes with coffee, onion skins, cabbage and more. Click here for more info!

Zoe Zebra

2008-03-08T15:20:00.001-08:00

Zoe Zebra is our newest style from Baby Bella Maya. Available in two sizes, 0-6 months and 6-12 months. These booties make great baby shower/newborn gifts, and for only $12.00 you might as well buy two! Remember that any purchase of two or more items receives FREE SHIPPING!

Contest!

2008-03-04T18:05:00.000-08:00

Easter is right around the corner (March 23rd) so I thought that I would do a fun contest!

So Here it goes: Guess how many jelly beans are in the jar pictured above. The person that guesses the closest will win a free pair of "Jelly Bean" BabyLegs! If you happen to guess the EXACT amount you will win another free pair of BabyLegs of your choice! To enter the contest, please leave a comment with your guess and an email address where I can contact you if you are the winner. Only 1 entry per person please. The winner will be announced on Monday, March 24th. Good Luck!

pediped Annie and Grace

2008-03-03T10:43:00.000-08:00

Annie and Grace are here! They are two of the newest spring styles from pediped.

Annie is so fun for spring with a fun mix of bright pinks, greens and browns. Annie is sure to compliment any spring outfit!

Grace is a delightful shoes that is accented with pink polka dots, pink trim and a pink bow. Absolutely perfect for you little diva!

Jon & Kate on Oprah

2008-02-22T14:19:00.000-08:00

My favorite t.v. family, the Gosselins, are going to be on Oprah today @ 3:00 p.m. I am so excited!

Little Fans!

2008-02-15T19:41:00.000-08:00

Calling all of our little fans! We know you're out there! Send us your picture/s for a chance to win a free pair of shoes! We randomly draw a new winner every month. Winners will be notified via email. Good Luck!

Happy Valentine's Day!

2008-02-14T10:58:00.000-08:00

easter baskets

2008-02-12T17:03:00.000-08:00

Easter is on March 23rd this year. I've always thought that personalized baskets are so cute and very practical if you have more than one child. That way they know exactly which basket is for them! While browsing for personalized easter baskets I found these great finds:

Pottery Barn Easter Canvas Buckets

Pottery Barn Sabrina Easter Baskets

kookoo Bear Kids Pink Polka Dot Easter Basket

Why soft sole shoes?

2008-02-01T18:13:00.000-08:00

Pediatricians and Podiatrists recommend that children up to two years old go barefoot (when practical and safe) or wear lightweight, flexible shoes. Soft-soled shoes offer the needed protection while still allowing children's feet to grow naturally. Soft-soled shoes also help new walkers sense the ground beneath their feet and to use their toes for balance as they take those first steps. :: See Video Below ::

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What should I look for when shopping for baby shoes?

(1) Flexible Soles
The sole of the shoe should be thick enough for protection while still allowing the foot to move as naturally as possible. The shoe should bend very easily at the ball.

(2) Breathable Uppers
Uppers that are made of leather, suede, or canvas are best. Avoid plastic and faux leather, as they do not allow the foot to breath causing moisture buildup from perspiration.

(3) Non-Slip Soles
Traction is important for early walkers. The texture of the sole should provide adequate traction. Flexible leather, cowhide suede, or thin rubber are best.

(4) Light Weight
Early walkers often have a difficult time putting one bare foot in front of another. Therefore, the weight of a shoe, especially a heavy one, makes walking even more of a challenge. :: see video below ::

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Here is a video of my friend Andrea's little boy Taite. Taite has been walking for a few months now and is an excellent walker. The video shows him trying to walk in hard-sole shoes and having a difficult time. As soon as she puts him in soft sole shoes (pediped) he starts walking with no problem!

tiny sprouts

2008-01-30T11:45:00.000-08:00

Tracey, the owner of tiny sprouts, has possibly the cutest personalized clothing for children and toddlers. Each piece of clothing is hand dyed and hand stitched with your child's name or favorite saying.

I especially love the welcome home set, and the cozy pajamas. I also love her dresses! Go take a peek at all of her goodies. Trust me you will LOVE everything!