And We Danced

My husband and some long times friends started a new band/project recently called And We Danced. They have released a couple songs as well as have some shirts available! Their EP is available for preorder right now!

I wanted to take a quick second to give them a shout out. I have always enjoyed Zaq's music - but this is by far my favorite of all the things that he has done. You can find them on facebook here... while you're there you should give them a "like" They would appreciate it :) But before you commit... you're welcome to click play and listen to the first single!!

 They really are an amazing group of guys... coming together from "Past and present members of Cadillac Blindside, The Jealous Sound, The Stereo, Gratitude and Crash/Burn/Repeat." Hearing them for the first time was one of those *ah-ha* moments... and I wanted to shake them for not doing this years ago!! But they are now and that's what matters! Thanks for taking the time to listen and we hope you love it! Tell your friends - and if you REALLY love it - comment letting them know where you want them to book a show near you!

Free Custom Blanket Giveaway by Us, RockerByeBaby!

Hey everyone!!

We go through the stages of overflowing blog posts - then we hit a bit of a stand still... so today I am here on this beautiful Sunday morning to liven things up a bit with a giveaway! We haven't done a blanket giveaway in awhile - so that is what we're going. The winner of this giveaway will get to choose their favorite print & minky to design their perfect baby blanket.

We can order in pretty much any print and minky if its not something you see in the choices. Our baby blankets are sized at approx. 30x36... Your prize will ship within 3-4 weeks as with all our custom orders. The winner will be given a listing on etsy that they can use to "check out" - but not pay... as this giveaway is for a completely free blanket. Its just a way that you can leave feedback and track your prize to your door!

 If you want to get your hands on one of these blankets - there are lots of ways to enter!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I wish I wish I wish... for missyindustry

Im in love... and Ill take one of everything please from Missy Industry for my burf-day this month...
K.Thx.Bye.

Misfit Necklace - $68.00

Poison Ring: $90.00

Sale... Brass Knuckles: $40.00

Eyelet Ring - $104.00

Sooooo yeah! Check out her shop - its amazing... 

My friend Jen stands behind her 100% and has a lot of her items :)

Hopefully I can add some to my jewelry box soon!

Love for StaceyJean

Rozzlyn has a new favorite plushie!! A couple weeks ago I finally had the cash to buy the sock monkey from Stacey Jean that I have been stalking... I have always wanted one, and was SO excited to finally get one! It absolutely has surpassed my expectations in adorableness... and while I expected it to be another plush to add to the collection, it has quickly become her favorite toy.

The monkey (who has yet to be named) goes EVERYWHERE with us... and Rozzlyn absolutely loves chomping on its tail, lol.  If you haven't had the pleasure of checking out Stacey Jean - you must...

Im already scouting out my next purchase and just can't decide!I know at some point I definitely need to snap up one of the Dia Day Los Muertos monkeys... they're so amazingly detailed... and of COURSE adorable.  And the colors!? Ah come on... everyone needs one :) While you're over there... be sure to check out her arm warmers and other goodies... You can also find her on facebook... and twitter...

Would love to hear your favorites!!

Vans Warped Tour!!

Yesterday was the Minneapolis warped tour... and it was awesome.... originally we weren't planning on going... but while Zaq was touring he got to meet the guys from Taking Back Sunday. So when we heard they were coming through we wanted to get together. Eddie and I did a little trade, and made him some clothes for his kids in exchange for the backstage passes. Awesome deal!

SO this is what I whipped up for him...

He seemed to really love what I made for him, and I hope to see some pictures soon! After the "swap"we had the whole day just to wander around... It was SOOOOO incredibly hot... but we had loads of fun... 

Yellowcard, The Used, Mayday Parade, Polar Bear Club, The Company We Keep, Rise Against and more... but Taking Back Sunday was by far the best... 

My throat definitely hurt after the TBS show... *thats Eddie over there on the right*

We did lots of walking... the boys did their best to grab some attention... these two? No way... they don't like attention *psssh*

All in all it was a great day... a long, hot, exhausting day... but a great day none-the-less... and Im thankful for all these guys *and gals* that keep Warped Tour alive... it can't be easy going city to city day after day in this insane heat. If you get a chance to make it out to warped tour come back here and let us know! Would love to hear about it!

Giveaway #8: Small Threads

One of my favorite mama's - Mandy... is the human behind the cutest clothes on the web, Small Threads.

Two of my favorite pieces of clothing were made by Mandy's hands... They get worn ALL THE TIME... And if you stop by her shop, you will even see me modeling my FAVORITE FAVORITE hoodie... The "Bony Mama". The teeny little details are awe flawless. How Mandy has the patience to hand cute all those little pieces... and hand stitch them all on is beyond me. The heart is my favorite, and has perfectly placed little stitches all the way around... The details are what makes Small Threads so special and unique. Even if you ordered 100 Bony Mama hoodies, each one would be just a little different. Another of my favorite Small Threads items are her Small Skivvies. They are easily the CUTEST thing you could ever put on little boy bums. Ive made a tradition the last few years of getting them Small Skivvies for their stockings every Christmas, and they're always a hit. This year they got the Rock Hand & The Skull and crossbones. Its a strange feeling when you are actually sad when your kids grow out of their underwear... I mean, their just underwear... but I can assure you, I was sad when I had to pull out the first "too small" pair from their drawers. Then again, it was just an excuse to get some more ;)

You can even get them for big boys too. One year I had a custom pair made for hubby... The heart and banner style with TG (my nickname) sewn in. He loved them :) Since then I have a nice little stash set aside for Rozzlyn, have given Small Threads gifts, and added to our own collection. No matter what your style is, there is a Small Threads design for you :) Don't have kids? No worries, she does adult sizes and pet clothes too!! Mermaids, Skulls, Cake, and of course... what kind of shop would it be without a Octopus with a Mustache!?!? Don't worry... she has those too :) But of all the cute designs... our favorite has to be the Love mom/dad Heart t-shirts and they're perfect for the upcoming Valentines Day holiday :) But it doesn'st stop there. Not only can you customize that design (like I did with the underwear) Mandy has come up with a new one that says ROCK inside... for all of those baby rock stars that love to rock :)

This brand new onesie design is headed to Mrs. Ashley for her shower gift. Isn't it the cutest thing ever!? Im totally jealous. But you don't have to be... why? Because Mandy says, "i will make a custom short sleeve tee or onesie for the winner. Any size 3 months thru 6". This way, no one is left out, and everyone can find something they love that fits their little one...

ALSO - Mandy has so generously offered a 15% discount to all of our readers. Code: RBBSHOWER when checking out. And be sure to look at her "sale" section for ready to ship goodies at a killer price already!

GOOD LUCK!
How to win:
(EACH ENTRY MUST BE IN ITS OWN SEPARATE COMMENT BELOW TO BE COUNTED ACCURATELY)
#1: Heart Small Threads on Etsy.
#2: Heart your favorite pair of item(s) in the Small Threads Etsy shop, then come back and comment below, telling us what you would pick if you won!
#3: Fan the Small Threads facebook page.
#4: Follow Small Threads on Twitter and tweet this message: "Giveaway @RockerByeBaby for a @SmallThreads baby/toddler Tshirt! Enter to win! http://punkrockerbyebaby.blogspot.com/2012/01/giveaway-6-stellarcheri.html"
#5: Fan the RockerByeBaby facebook page.
#6: Heart RockerByeBaby on Etsy.
#7: Follow the RockerByeBaby blog. (in the upper right hand side.)
#8: Blog about this baby shower giveaway! Linking back to our blog... when you are done come here and comment below with the link to where we can see the post!

Mentoring Monday: The people you might not (or won’t) get to meet.

If you havn't noticed.. Aymee has totally stepped up and taken over the Mentoring Monday posts... and i gotta say im loving these little letters to Maddie... hope your enjoying it too!

The people you might not (or won’t) get to meet.

Dear Madeline,

There are so many important people who you will meet in your lifetime. The first being your dad and I. Then you’ll meet and grow up knowing your grandparents, aunts and uncles (and pseudo-aunts & uncles). You will take them for granted because you will have always known them. But there are some people you might never get to meet in person or get to know. Someday, when you’re old enough, we will have the conversation about death so you will understand this better. But there are/were people in our lives who are very important to your dad and me; people who were a constant in our lives and whom we sadly took for granted as kids.

My grandmother, your great grandmother, is one of those people. She is my mother’s mother, and currently lives in sunny Florida with my aunt.

She was born January 3, 1925, which means she lived through all the amazing historical times you will learn about in history class: the Great Depression, WWII, the legendary 1950’s, 60’s, and 70’s. As I’m writing this, she is 85 years old. Betty, as she is frequently called, always has a smile on her face, and gives the strongest bear hugs of any five-foot woman I’ve ever met. She would also always accompany her hugs with an eager kiss to your cheek, leaving a bright pink lipstick mark. When I was a kid, as we’d drive away after visiting her at her house in St. Louis, she would stand on the front porch and wave until she couldn’t see the car anymore: every time, without fail. These things I took for granted as a kid. But I now know the bear hugs, the kisses, the lingering wave--those were all expressions of the deep vastness of her love. She now has Alzheimer’s disease, which makes it hard for people to remember things. The farther back the memory, the easier she can remember it. But she’s starting to forget some of her later memories. Unfortunately, one of the memories she will have trouble remembering as time goes on will be that she has a beautiful great granddaughter whom she undoubtedly loves very much. Currently, we talk often enough that she not only remembers I’m pregnant, but calls to ask how you are. She is very excited to meet you, and I hope your dad and I can make that happen. It will prove difficult, because we live on opposite ends of the country, but one lesson I want to teach you throughout life is never say never. No one knows what the future holds: anything can happen.

Another person I took for granted as a kid because he was always around and available is my grandfather (my father’s father), your great grandpa. This is a rare case where you can use the word never. I regret you won’t be able to get to know your Great Grandpa Jones personally because he died a few years before you were born. But he would love if I show you pictures and tell you stories about him—so I will.

He was a simple, quiet, happy man, who always wanted to spread smiles to everyone in the room. He loved having the extended family over for holidays; the house buzzing with kids while the parents sat around the kitchen table, in the living room, or on the breezy back porch and chatted about life, and played card games. I will eternally remember him lounging back in a chair wherever he sat, enjoying a cigar, trying to make us laugh. “On the shores of Gitche Gumee, by the shining Big-Sea-Water…” he would recite epically. As a kid, I had no idea what it meant (it is “The Song of Hiawatha,” a famous 19^th century poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Song_of_Hiawatha) but he loved to recite it. It wasn’t until recently that I began to understand him. He was always a distant family figure, and I regret that now. We were two generations who loved each other, but didn’t know how to relate to one another. You will have people like this in your life too. They will generally be older; your dad and I, your grandparents, your teachers, etc. You might have trouble understanding them because you have not yet seen what they have seen: life experiences you are years away from that make them who they are. I promise you: this will become easier to understand as you get older. In the meantime, it is our job to relate to you, because we have been through what you’re going through. It is our job to make sense of this crazy thing called life, and lead you through it safely.

              Everyone involved in your life is looking forward to developing these kinds of memorable relationships with you. Much like how our grandparents loved us so deeply, and how we often didn’t understand just how much, your grandparents will love you the same. They simply cannot wait to see you, hold you, and watch you grow. Each of them is a different person who will show their love in different ways. Their limitless love will make a lasting impression on you, and you might not understand it until you have children of your own.

Love,

Mom

Another edit from me: Aymee... Maddie - ugh... this post killed me in all the greatest ways possible... eyes welled up with tears through the whole thing... As you know, I feel the same way about my grandpa - and my memories of him are so clear... i can still smell him. A mix of tobacco, zippo, and oil... mmm such a wonderful scent. Too bad they dont sell it as cologne. It literally breaks my heart that I will never see him squeeze on the boys... he would have been so proud of me... 2 boys in his sea of 5 girls. Such a mans man... ugh... i wish. i wish. i wish... I love you mimi and maddie, your not even here and I already love you... and miss you so so much... im homesick for the fact I havn't gotten to rub your mamas belly... and kick my hand and watch you wiggle about... and i miss you because i know i will not get to see you NEAR as much as I want to... think of me as the ultimate "god" mother... I will shower you with gifts, so youll know im always thinking of you even though im not there... and ill make your mommy ALWAYS show you pictures of me and the boys so you don't forget us... and maybe even tell a few embarrassing stories so your mama can giggle... i love you both dearly... mama - give maddie a little squeeze for me... or a wiggle? Or a hand kiss? I dunno whatever you can do to let her know im thinking of her ;) Love you. Amber

ETSY DARK TEAM: ITEM OF THE DAY ROCKERBYEBABY!

OKay, so I hate to do it... but I gotta... part of me says Amber *slaps on wrist* you can't pick yourself to be the item of the day... but the other part says HEY! i make cool stuff and work hard too! haha so my inner devil took over, as always... and here I am... with the RockerByeBaby item of the day.... but, I assure you wont be disappointed...

I love this blanket... it is my FAVORITE thing I have made in the store yet, to date... its so bright and colorful, and keeps popping up in my etsydarkteam searches saying... pick me... pick me!! So i did... but here is my deal to you... if you buy this blanket, and tell me that you found the listing on the Dark Side blog... Ill give you $5 off... just for being awesome... Sound fair? Here she be...



Description:
Oh Wow...
A OOAK RockerBYeBaby Exclusive...
You wont find this ANYWHERE else...
This blanket REALLY takes RockerByeBaby to a whole new level...
We have never had anything so "fancy" in the store before...
First of all, this blanket is a whopping 30x43 inches... HUGE!
Perfect to lay out for a blanket in a crib... its almost the exact size...

The top layer is a fabulous high quality Michael Miller print "guitar Picks"
its my all time favorite print on the market...
The other side is an AWESOME purple and pink monster fur...
the purple has pink tips!!
Its amazing...
and the pictures do not even come close to seeing how amazing this blanket really is...

This blanket is great for snuggling...
it also can double as a play mat...
and would be PERFECT for a little preschooler/kindergardener to take to school and use as their nap mat...



www.rockerbyebaby.etsy.com
myspace.com/rockerbyebaby

Thanks guys!!
RockerByeBaby

Its almost Halloween!

Get some rockin gear to keep the rugrats warm!!

New blankets... with rare and hard to find fabrics!

Hey all...
Just dropping in to give you a bigt of an update...
I knocked out a bunch of new blankets this week...
as well as a bunch of custom orders...
I had a bumper set, a crib set, curtains, 2 blankets...
PLUS regular store orders...
the store is really coming along!

So here is a peek a the new blankets and the bumper...

blanket $25

blanket $30

blanket $30


bumper and pillow $90
(bumper, pillow, and matching blanket $120)

Finally... it is time...

Hey everyone!!
Ive been waiting for months now...

been DYING to set up a blog on Blogger...

but of course the URL RockerByeBaby was taken...

so here it is, I have FINALL

Y settled...

http://punkrockerbyebaby.blogger.com  

hopefully that works for everyone else... haha

So anyways... onto business... :)

The store is in full bloom...

orders constantly coming in and out...

lots of crib sets are in the works...

Lots of new things coming up...

Baby and toddler travel neck pillows...

Changing pads....

MORE CLOTHES!! yay...

Im really proud of my little store

... 

hopefully you are all enjoying it!

So here is a little peek of a few new things...

and check out the store to see the rest!!

Thanks guys!!!

RockerByeBaby