You have to see the Early Summer 2008 catalog from KooKoo Bear Kids. The new catalog containing hundreds of new items ranging from bedding and exquisite room accessories that will brighten any kid’s room. Packed with KooKoo Bear’s Exclusive line of furniture, bedding, and gifts, along with designs from the top luxury children’s designers make this catalog a must see this summer.

As always, the catalog pages and web site offer themed rooms, such as the Ivy League Bedroom Suite. Capture the spirit of the classic, All-American room with plaid & striped themed bedding, paneled furniture, plaques, lighting and wall art with a sports theme mixed in. For more Sports and Classic Themes, visit the Championship Sports Room and the Touchdown Room on the KooKoo Bear Kids Web Site.  The Princess Paisley girls’ bedroom offers everything your “Princess” needs for a unique and beautiful room. The Ma Marie Collection from Young America by Stanley Furniture is shown in Black and is also available in Antique White and is appropriate for every age. Top off the bed with the Fairies Sheet Set and the classic Paisley bedding with the complementing Floral Bed skirt all by Traditions by Pamela Kline, accent the walls with Glitter Dragonfly Wall Art in pink and green, Princess Plaques and a Springtime Fantasy Canvas. A new Princess Ballerina Lamp & Shade provides the light and complements any of our chandeliers.

Outdoor Dining becomes fun for the little ones with their very own octagonal shaped picnic table. Complete with their own umbrella so they don’t get too much sun while dining. Made of weather resistant wood makes a great accent for any porch or backyard.

If you haven’t seen the Spring 2008 KooKoo Bear Kids Catalog, you must take a look.  Weather you’re looking to spruce up the kids’ room with an accent, or totally revamp with a new look for spring, you will find the finest quality furnishing for baby and kids and big kids too.  The kid’s furniture, bedding and room décor are o so cool.  If you have a friend who is expecting or has a new arrival you can find the perfect gift and it couldn’t be easier.  KooKoo Bear Kids has a wide selection of unique baby gifts that can be personalized for that special touch, wrapped and delivered on your behalf.  What could be easier? So, start shopping our spring online catalog, you don’t have to wait for a catalog to arrive in the US Mail, or join our e-mail list to keep up to date with our weekly coupons, promotions, specials and new product offerings.

Well, you’ve been looking all over the internet to find coupons from KooKoo Bear Kids.  The only problem is their hard to find, because the coupons from KooKoo Bear Kids only last a few days.  Therefore, I have a much easier way to find out about specials, closeouts and promotions.  Just sign up for the KooKoo Bear Kids newsletter.  You’ll get a weekly e-mail with special promotions, coupons, new product offerings and new sales listings.  Whats in the newsletter? For the kids you will find specials on kids furniture, kids bedding, kids gifts, lighting and room decor.  For the baby you will find specials on baby clothing, baby furniture for that new nursery, nursery wall art, and great gifts for that baby shower.  The process is easy, all you need to do is go to www.kookoobearkids.com and sign up for e-mail specials on the top right side of the home page.  This way you’ll get official coupons and promotional offers directly from KooKoo Bear Kids.  So, give it a try and it’s free.

KooKoo Bear Kids announces their new fall online catalog. Now you can shop the catalog without having to wait for it to arrive in the mail! We just made it so much easier to shop for the same products you come to love, along with some new additions are now just a click away. In this issue you will find great furniture and room decor to furnish any Nursery or Kids Bedroom with some of the finest products by top name designers. So, visit our new online catalog and shop on-line anytime day or night.

KooKoo Bear Kids announces the expansion of their retail space to over 10,000 sq. ft., almost triple the size of the current store, located at 23 Oak Street in the SoCA Design Center in Historic Roswell, GA.   Entire boys and girls rooms and baby nurseries are displayed within the store so parents can easily see and touch bedding, beds, rockers, rugs, lighting, and artwork.  Designer clothes for babies, kids, and Moms, an extensive gift selection, and an in-store gift registry are some of the many things shoppers will find in the new store.    KooKoo Bear is now offering interior design services where customers can select from hundreds of decorator fabrics, embellishments, and styles.  Professional designers work with clients to visually transform their kids’ rooms and nurseries into a space that suits their tastes and lifestyles.   “We now have the largest showroom of designer kid’s furniture in the Atlanta area,” said Tara Mediate, president of KooKoo Bear Kids and mother of three.  “Our experienced designers help parents select everything from carpeting and paint to furniture and artwork.  We are a one stop shop for all your kid’s needs.”Burp Cloths from Shabby Chic; super soft menagerie bibs decorated with bunnies, frogs, ducks, and giraffes; hundreds of baby blankets in virtually any color and style – some with animal friends included; baby picture frames and personalized plaques; and adorable stuffed animals make exceptional gifts for baby showers.  For big kid gifts, KooKoo Bear offers clothes from 3 Marthas, Baby Nay, Mullin Square, and Tea Collection; personalized keepsakes like piggy banks, birthday plates, and canvas prints; and tons of toys including tea sets, cuddly puppets, and hula-hoop bears.  “We are especially proud of the huge selection of gifts we now offer for birthdays, Christenings, baby showers, and more,” adds Ms. Mediate. KooKoo Bear Kids Store is located just north of Atlanta in The SOCA Shopping Center at 23 Oak Street Roswell, GA.The store is open between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.  Contact the store at (404) 446-1236.

KooKoo Bear Kids has expanded it’s Atlanta, Ga store and you are invited to join us for this week long celebration September 20th! An extravaganza of exciting offers on some of our best selling designer products. Parents looking for quality clothing and exclusive designs for their babies and toddlers will find that KooKoo Bear Kids located North of Atlanta, Ga offers an unmatched selection of top designer items for children’s clothes, furniture, lighting, wall art and room decor as well as gifts and accessories.

• Monday: 15% off Shabby Chic
• Tuesday: Free monogramming on purchases of $100
• Wednesday: 15% off All clothing
• Thursday: Grand Re-Opening Party!
• Friday: 10% off All Lighting
• Saturday: 10% off all Young America by Stanley Furniture

Come join us Thursday night for our Grand Opening Party

23 Oak Street

Roswell, Ga 30075

404-446-1236 

All discounts are for in store purchases only.

The recent visit to the U.S. by Queen Elizabeth reminds us of hosting tea parties for our friends and family when we were little. So here’s a little advice on “How to Host a Proper Tea Party.”

Tea time begins at 4:00 p.m. You will want to have a tea table with a large tray at each end, one will hold the tea pot and various teas, the other will be for teacups and saucers. You will also need small tea plates for finger foods. Include napkins and spoons for stirring tea. Serve tea sandwiches of cream cheese and a variety of cookies and little cakes. Cover the table with a fine linen tablecloth and add a cheerful vase of flowers. This tea pot will make a great kids gift for any kids birthday.

You are now ready to serve. The host asks the guest of honor or a good friend to pour the tea. There should be one pot of very strong tea, and one pot of hot water at each pouring area. You ask the guest how they would like their tea – strong, medium, or weak. Then you mix the water with the tea to get the right solution. You should have milk, sugar, and lemon available at either side.

Next, enjoy….even if your guests are only your stuffed animal friends!

You’ve decided to lay down the law and actually enforce some of the family rules on your tweens. You share this news with the kids, who groan in protest. Don’t worry! This is normal. Wouldn’t it be nice, though, if these little darlings would say, “Oh thank you Mom and Dad, I’ve been just waiting and hoping and praying that you would get stricter.” Not gonna happen.

When parents decide to tighten up on a few things, kids realize that the party is over. Instead of accepting it, they are going to test you, to see if you really mean it. This is called “change back behavior.” The kids want you to “change back” to the old system. If you want this new way of doing things to work, you need to make sure that whatever changes you begin, you are ready to see it through – regardless of your child’s reactions.

If you start to change things and then give in to the pressure of the change back behavior from the kids, you have made things worse than if you had done nothing at all. Making changes is a good thing to do. Just make sure you stick to your rules. And be sure to reward your child for appropriate behavior. Give her some beautiful art to hang on her wall. Lily Letters spell out a name or special word. Handcrafted of wood with rubbed, white painted finish and choice of yellow or pink ribbon will personalize any kid’s wall. Or how about “Art to Go” placemat, a canvas bound mat with soft black board surface that cleans easily with the included sponge.

Mother’s Day is a great occasion to appreciate the unique role of a mother in our society. The warmth of her affection, the caring touch, the never failing love…priceless. So fully exploit this great occasion to tell your mom that she is very special to you. What kind of Mom do you have? Here are some gift ideas for that special Mom.

Working Mom
Working Moms are very busy, but can still find time to write thank-you notes. Fashionable and fun, Personalized Note Cards are perfect for casual correspondence.

Pet-Loving Mom
Give your pet-loving Mom something to pamper her pooch like a fluffly dog bed, chew toys, or matching rhinestone collar and leash.

Grandmom
Grandmas like to keep warm in a snuggly velour robe. Personalize it with a monogram for that special touch.

Art-Loving Mom
Put cherished art work for the art-loving Mom in a colorful picture frame. Take a digital camera shot of all the kids and place it in a lovely wooden, ceramic, or fabric covered frame for her dresser. Keep her favorite photos on her bed in a picture pillow that holds a 4 x 6 photo.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt recently adopted a little boy from an orphanage in Vietnam. What can parents that adopt children from foreign countries do to help them embrace their heritage? Many of these parents worry they’ve somehow done their kids wrong by taking them away from their culture. However, there are a number of things you can do to help your child retain their culture. 

First learn all you can about native traditions, food, activities, religion, rituals, etc. and seek out resources in your area. For example, one family we know adopted a child who is part Japanese. They take him to local Japanese festivals, enroll him in martial arts, eat often at Japanese restaurants – they’ve even decorated his room with Japanese characters, colors, and accessories. He is now taking Japanese language classes and has visited Japan twice. 

By helping kids embrace their culture, children can retain their heritage and learn to love their new country, giving them the best of both worlds.