Saturday, December 27, 2008

Fill 'Er Up...Beansoup Style

















What is it about getting older that makes us long to reminisce about the "good old days" and how is it that when I wasn't looking...I got older?

As I sat filling my car up at the gas station the other day, I was struck by a nostalgia that went way beyond the price of a tank.

I , in fact, found myself missing the friendly, grease-stained shirt of the gas station attendant. You know, the one who would brave the elements to greet you with a "fill 'er up, Ma'am?" and a half cocked smile?

I'll admit that the sheer masculinity of the man in the attendants shirt, moved me as a kid. These strong, sweat smelling men took care of our family car. They allowed us to get from one place to another, safely,with clean windshields and I miss that.

When I sat down and thought about what item I wanted to use to launch our foray into the world of kids' clothing, the gas station attendant once again got my attention. Why not make a cool kids version of the gas station attendant shirt...I mean what could be more cool, more masculine or more Beansoup?

Look for the new Beansoup Gas Attendant's Shirts on our website and in stores Summer 2009.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

To Ink or Not To Ink...A New Apron From Beansoup

I am cool mom and although I consider myself to be on the hipper side of things when it comes to decisions for my kids, I am not quite ready to get my 5 year old's hair highlighted or to tattoo my sons favorite sesame street character on his chest.

So when I set my eyes on this Tattoo Art fabric, I knew it was a way that moms could express their cool without scarring the bulging biceps of their wee ones. A way to make a statement, not a life choice.

Don't let this apron fool you though, my daughter who is every bit as cool as me, loves it almost as much as her coveted pink poodle apron and has already requested that I put one aside just for her. And I will, proudly, as I daydream of her first Harley and hope that some day, some where, she will be just as cool of a mom as me.

http://www.fromthebeanpot.com/ChefsAprons.html

Monday, December 1, 2008

Grandma Doesn't Need Another Pair of Slippers

If you ask me, we all have too much stuff that means very little. As I sit looking over my son's toys that are collecting dust, unwanted and ignored, I can't help but think that the thing that kept his attention for over 2 hours today was bubble wrap. It seems no matter what our intentions, our gifts all fall short and feel as empty as our wallets.

What happened to the gifts from the heart? Have we forgotten the lessons of the Gift of the Magi? Does a pair of slippers say you are the best Grandma in the world? I know that if Nanny could have one thing for Christmas, it would be to remember all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren's names. She doesn't need more stuff, just more time.

This holiday, I encourage you to look into your heart and think about what your friend or family member really needs. I guarantee you, it's not another pair of slippers.