AdoptShoppe BlogBuzz

New Lower Price! Your Child's Health and Wellness Record & Document Organizer Set

2007-07-21T18:00:00.000-04:00

A must-have for new parents - adoptive and otherwise - now at a new lower price! (FYI - this reference just won the Dr. Toy Summer 2007 Best Product Award.)

New! Shoe String Baby Multicultural Dolls

2007-07-21T17:55:00.000-04:00

Two completely adorable dolls - Mia, an Asian-American girl, and Amanda, an African-American girl, are dressed in their Sunday-best pinafores and carry their favorite stuffed animal.

New! Vietnamese Flag Italian Charm

2007-07-21T17:50:00.000-04:00

We've added the flag of Vietnam to our international flag collection of Italian charms.

They're Back! Embroidered Dual Flag Heritage Sweats

2007-05-12T13:59:00.000-04:00

My sweet kiddo is sporting the South Korea & US flag sweat shirt. We have designs for China, South Korea, Russia, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Several shirt colors to choose from, too!

Underneath the crossed flags says, "My Heart, My Home."

New! Sterling Silver Global Charm Holder Pin

2007-05-11T13:50:00.000-04:00

A uniquely different way to display your favorite silver charms on a coat lapel or hat brim. I especially like this for adoption travel and children charms.

And Tango Makes Three - Children's Picture Book

2007-05-11T13:41:00.000-04:00

Funny, tender and absolutely true, this is a wonderful story about two penguins, Roy and Silo, who live in the Central Park zoo and their adopted son, Tango.

New! Sterling Silver Origami Crane Pendant

2007-05-11T13:35:00.000-04:00

An elegant symbol of Korea and her people, this pendant would make an especially thoughtful and meaningful gift for the mom of Korean-born children.

Little One Baby Naming Numerology Charts for Adoptive Parents

2007-04-29T17:27:00.000-04:00

Analyze your child's birth date/birth name and "test" his/her new name before you finalize it.

Through Numbers R U, AdoptShoppe is pleased to offer this fun, educational and informative numerological analysis to help you choose the perfect name for the new son or daughter you'll be welcoming home.

Sterling Silver Forever Mother Pendant & Chain

2007-04-29T17:24:00.000-04:00

The poem and pendant, both created by adoptive mother, Chris Lachow, captures the warm, deep love mothers have for their new daughters. This piece, in particular, speaks so eloquently to mothers with daughters born in China.

New Adoption Baby Book! My Family, My Journey

2007-04-29T17:21:00.000-04:00

This adorable effort suits the wide array of experiences and choices that bring an adoptive family and their new child together. It contains several sections to record all the joyful milestones and cherished family moments that mark a new baby's life.

New! Cookie Cutters - Dragon

2007-02-17T15:42:00.000-05:00

Every culture includes some sort of dragon in its folklore - especially Asian cultures. That's why I thought it would be fun to add this smiling dragon to the cookie cutter mix.

New! Country Cookie Cutters - Canada

2007-02-17T15:37:00.000-05:00

We've added a new Canada country cookie cutter for our good friends to the North! Share the news and let the cookie baking begin!

New Style for Popular All-Cotton Diaper Bag Totes

2007-02-07T10:19:00.000-05:00

Smiles from around the world! This charming new design of multicultural kids will make a new mom smile, too. This is the largest, roomiest, easiest-care diaper bag we carry.

New Chinese Zodiac Cross-Stitch Charts

2007-02-07T10:13:00.000-05:00

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a cross-stitch celebration! We have charts for Pig, Dog, and Rooster -- with more to come.

Child's Health & Wellness Record Organizer Set

2007-02-07T10:06:00.000-05:00

Brand-new to AdoptShoppe - this is the most complete, comprehensive medical record book and organizer I've ever seen. If you like to make sure you have all your t's crossed, your i's dotted, and your ducks in a row -- this is a must-own.

New Adoption Poetry Cross-Stitch Charts

2007-01-13T16:10:00.000-05:00

We've added several new cross-stitch charts this month, each featuring Legacy of An Adoption Child or the Adoption Creed, along with several other beautifully-rendered, gentle designs that celebrate the entirety of the family life cycle - birth/adoption, weddings, christenings, anniversaries, moms and dads, grandparents, and the deep pleasure of good friends.

NewChildren's Book - The Gift of the Giggles

2006-11-25T18:20:00.000-05:00

Long ago and far away there was a quiet little kingdom of grown-ups...

And so begins this charming children's storybook about the messy, giggle-filled joy that children bring to their families, their neighborhood, and their community.

A lovely effort!

New Book! Outsiders Within: Writing on Transracial Adoption

2006-11-24T20:39:00.000-05:00

This collection of essays, poetry and art by transracially adopted persons explores this most intimate aspect of "globalization." It is from these unmediated voices of the adults who have matured within it, we find a rarely-considered view of adoption, an institution that pulls apart old families and identities and grafts new ones.

Not always an easy read, it is an essential one, especially for adoptive families.

The Complete Book of International Adoption: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Your Child

2006-11-15T13:12:00.000-05:00

The new guide to international adoption does an excellent job of laying out the process, including choosing a country and agency ... organizing the paperwork ... finding the money ... evaluating health issues ... traveling to adopt ... adjusting to the first months at home. A nice feature are the numerous parents' stories peppered throughout the pages. Tons of links and resources are listed, too.

If you're looking for a thorough introduction to what you can expect as your consider the international adoption journey, you've found it right here.

Back in Stock - Threads of Yunnan Baby Shoe Shadowboxes

2006-11-11T20:31:00.000-05:00

We only order once a year in time for the holidays - these hand-embroidered Chinese baby shoes are the focal point of its glass and wood shadowbox. Limited quantity available!

Cherished Wish Pewter Key Ring for the Guys

2006-11-02T19:42:00.000-05:00

Something for the adoptive dads, grandpas, uncles and brothers!

This handsome pewter key ring celebrates the totality of our children - first families and adoptive families - with grace and sophistication.

It's deeply carved look and hefty weight make for a fine gift ... I'm thinking when you accept a referral or get the ok to travel news!

Mother's Adoption Story Sterling Silver & Beads Charm Bracelet

2006-11-01T15:21:00.000-05:00

Here's a different take on the traditional charm and mother's bracelet!

Chunky, fun, and colorful, this one-size-fits-most bracelet comes with sterling silver charms (engravable!) and beads. A happy, sophisticated bracelet that will capture your child's adoption journey with great style and flair.

New! Map of Ethiopia Cookie Cutter

2006-10-30T17:10:00.000-05:00

Just in! We've added "Ethiopia" to our collection of US and international country cookie cutters.

Handcrafted in Minnesota and using only long-lasting, high-quality tin. this cutter measures approximately 3-3/4" x 4".

Please pass the word!

Introducing AdoptShoppe BlogBuzz!

2006-10-29T16:33:00.000-05:00

Welcome! In addition to our mostly monthly AdoptShopper e-newsletter, I thought our AdoptShoppers and guests would enjoy being able to get news about new adoption gifts and books immediately -- and so, our new blog, AdoptShoppe BlogBuzz, was born.

I'll be adding to BlogBuzz the moment we've added something new. That means you'll get first dibs on a new item, a private overstock sale, and who knows what.

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