Monkey Beanz on facebook

Well, Monkey Beanz is beginning to get its social networking feet wet at facebook. You can find us at http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Monkey-Beanz/23072617751?ref=share. Come take a peek, become a fan, write on our wall. See you there!

MEGA GIVEAWAY

The summer has been crazy and busy all around but more on that later. Just wanted to put up a quick, and much belated, post about this amazing giveaway at http://www.purplepinkandorange.com/blog/. There are 30 super cool shops sponsoring (and yes, Monkey Beanz is one, of course) and 30 giveaways! So, yes, you have 30 chances to win some great clothes, jewelery, cards and more. Up for grabs is our adorable Cassandra dress so go check it out. Just make a comment on at least one of the sponsoring shops and you will be entered to win. How easy is that? It's almost over, though, so click over now. The comments close at midnight August 23rd. I know, I told you, this was a very overdue post! More to come soon on some new things cooking over here at Monkey Beanz ...

Monkey Beanz at Kripalu Yoga Center

Okay, one market down - now onto the next! To celebrate the 4th of July, we will be participating in the Cultural Survival Bazaar at the Kripalu Yoga Institute in Stockbridge, MA. To learn more about the great work that Cutural Survival does to support fair trade and work with indigneous people, go to http://www.culturalsurvival.org/events/bazaar/index.cfm. This is a wonderful chance to get some truly unique gifts and support businesses who care about where their products are coming from as much as the product itself. 40% of proceeds from all purchases go directly to Cultural Survival.

Another Monkey Beanz interview hits the blog world! Read all about us on this business blog http://www.business-opportunities.biz/2008/06/20/mom-brings-thailand-home-with-her-business/. Check it out before June 30th, leave a comment and you'll get a chance to win this featured dress from the Monkey Beanz new summer collection - oh my!!

Monkey Beanz features

Well, the word is spreading about Monkey Beanz. This last month, we've been interviewed for features on two WAHM/small business blogs. Check them out at http://www.thewahmspot.com/2008/06/spot-light-is-on-monkey-beanz.html and http://www.business-opportunities.biz/2008/06/20/mom-brings-thailand-home-with-her-business/

We're participating in the Bayside International Fair & Market here in Portland, ME tomorrow which is a wonderful mix of the international flavor in our little corner of the world. We're pleased to be able to bring Thailand into the mix.

Lucky for us, Sasha rocks the boy look great as well! Here she shows off the outfit Bee has been planning for the last year - he is devoted to building up a good collection of super cool clothes for all the rock star boys out there. This 100% linen outfit sports blue thread trim to make the pockets really pop. Summer wedding, anyone? Your son will surely steal the spolight away from the bride and groom in this one.

This is one of my favorites for this summer: our Thai cowgirl outfit! The skirt and front shirt trim are a traditional Thai cotton fabric - about as unique as you can get!! During one of our many fabric choosing outings, we were able to meet the man who makes this fabric himself and hear him talk about the process. I love working directly with people, seeing the amazing things that they create, having the opportunity to help them continue doing what they love and sharing their creations with families halfway across the world.
Oh, and for those of you with boys, have no fear! We also have the Thai cowboy version of this outift with matching shorts. Summer birthday parties, here we come - yee haw!!