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Bring them in and press ‘em down. We will do the rest! Spaces are filling fast for our clay handprint ornaments. A wonderful keepsake and a great gift! . . . . #clayhands #handprintart #handprintornament #kilnfiredart #custompaintedgifts #christmasinflorida #playinclay #keepsakeornaments #betterthansaltdough #watchthemgrow #stpetemoms #growingupstpete
We are vending at @overflowbrewingcompany this Friday 8/9 at 5pm. Come and get your very own My Little Florida Sunshine, along with a bunch of other goodies! #dtsp #mylittlesunshine #growingupstpete
The Bayan Tree’s in downtown St Pete are incredible! So cool to explore downtown in our new home 🌳🌿
This is what I love about Sundays . #RosemarieRea #growingupstpete #localtourist #sundayfunday
Some Saturday Fruit Riddles. Pebble Happy Fruit Rattles Spotted! When is an apple a grouch? ⠀ When it's a crab apple! 🍎⠀ ⠀ Why did the old man at the orange juice factory lose his job? ⠀ He couldn't concentrate! 🍊⠀ ⠀ What are twins favorite fruits? ⠀ Pears! 🍐⠀ ⠀ What kind of fruit do trees like the most? ⠀ PINE-apple 🍍 ⠀ Thank you @pebblechild for making such cute things so we can make silly jokes! These happy fruit rattles are amazing. #pebbletoys #pebblechild #fruits #apple #orange #pear #pineapple #socute #fairtrade #pebblespotted #growingupstpete #keepstpetelocal #stpetemom #stpetepride #stpetelife #smallbusiness ( #📷 @growingupstpete via @latermedia )
We have books to encourage, educate, and entertain! Perfect gifts for birthday parties and baby showers. Come check out our book shelves! We are open until 2 today. #growingupstpete #childrensbooks #readingrocks #shoplocal
Superhero books! #childrenbooks #superheros #shoplocal #growingupstpete
We have new books in stock! These are great for new family additions or baby showers! Come check them out! #growingupstpete #babyshower #giftideas
We love pretend play, and this coffee set from @melissaanddougtoys is one of our favorites! My daughter loves to make Mommy a cup of coffee. ♥️☕️☺️ We’ll be here until 8pm, come by and say hello! #learnandplay #alwayscoffee #growingupstpete #pretendplay #melissaanddoug #coffeeset
Everyone will be jelly of your little ones when they see them in these outfits! Looking for birthday gifts or shower gifts? Stop in today and we can help you out! We gift wrap for free 😉 #growingupstpete #kidsfashion #kidsclothing #childrensboutique #shoplocal #shopstpete #keepstpetelocal #peanutbutterandjellyfish #spillthebeansetc #littlesleepies #babyjackandcompany #palssocks @spillthebeansetcco @littlesleepies @palssocks @babyjackco
These are the best plates, cups, and utensils for your little one! They are made from recycled milk jugs, are bpa and bps free, and are dishwasher safe! Come by and check out our Re-Play products. We are open 10-2 today! #growingupstpete #shoplocal #environmentallyfriendly #reducereuserecycle
I love this sweet Dress Me Up! book - it reminds me of those flip board dolls with different fabrics that I used to have as a kid. ☺️ The book version is perfect for cars or restaurants! ❤️📚 #growingupstpete #learnandplay #imagination
Happy International Day of Women + Girls in Science! How are you celebrating + empowering your little one? We’ve got these great books to help you get started! . . . . #growingupstpete #empoweredchildren #consciousparenting #readingislife #unpluggedchildhood #stimulateyourmind #readmorebooks #mindfulmoments
We are open now until 2pm! Come see us and don’t forget to pick up a gift for your littlest valentines. 💕 #growingupstpete #shoplocal #learnandplay #valentinesgifts
Pretend play! We have a ton of toys that encourage your little one’s imagination! Come by and see us! We are open 10-2 tomorrow! #imaginationatplay #pretendplay #growingupstpete
Keep life organized with our @melissaanddougtoys monthly calendar! Not only are they magnetic but they are also dry erase in case there is a special date for your little one. Nothing more satisfying than have a well organized life (or at least attempting it in this crazy thing called life!) #growingupstpete #organizedlife #magneticcalendar #melissaanddoug #kidscalendar #allages #giftforkids
We Love sharing toys with you all that can grow with your little one, like this @melissaanddougtoys animal picture board. Toddlers, as well as, older children can use these as they continue to develop their own sense of pretend play. . . . #growingupstpete #qualityoverquantity #childhoodunplugged #consciousparenting #naturalkids #imaginativeplay #motherhoodunplugged #finemotorskills #consciousconsumer #openendedtoys
We’ve officially had the gross cough and stuffy (but also runny) nose for 3 weeks, and there is nothing I have relied on more than a good sanitizer and elderberry! @balmbaby be well stay well has been a miracle as always. @rinsesoap has the most delicious smelling products as well to help keep you feeling clean while staying natural! Drop in today to get your “sick” supplies today until 5. #homeopathicmedicine #homeopathichealth #elderberrytincture #handytizer #balmbaby #rinsebeauty #naturalproducts #essentialoilsforthewin #shoplocal #keepstpetelocal #supportsmallbusiness #growingupstpete
Just restocked these fantastic @babyjackco sensory squares - with a bunch of adorable patterns to choose from, these make perfect gifts! ♥️ Head over to our stories to see some of the options we put out today. 🙌 #growingupstpete #shoplocal #babyshowergift #learnandplay
Wooden car sets are the perfect gifts for your car enthusiast! Come by and see us! We are open today 10-4 and tomorrow 10-2!! #woodentoys #growingupstpete #birthdaygifts
Thank God we’re Floridians 🌴 #RosemarieRea @columbia1938 @stpetefl #GrowingUpStPete
Are you set with your reusable products for #localtopia2019 tomorrow?? Remember that St. Pete is plastic straw free, and localtopia would love if you only used reusable items for food and drink! Stop by until 5 today or tomorrow starting at 10, plus we will have a booth at localtopia as well! #growingupstpete #shoplocal #localtopia #kspl #keepstpetelocal #silikids #reusablesnackbags #reusablestraws @gosiliproducts
Check out this fun collection of gifts for the little dino lover in your life! 🦖🦕🥰 /// 👉 swipe for a closer look! {we’re open until 8pm tonight, come on by and take a look ☺️} #growingupstpete #shoplocal #learnandplay #dinosaurlove #dinogifts
These mer-mazing surprise bath bombs and blank cards have been selling like crazy! This would make the perfect gift for that special little one who has a birthday coming up! Stop in today to get your very own mermaid and bath bombs until 8pm tonight! #growingupstpete #mermazing #bathbombs #mermaids #mermaidthemedgift #ellyluorganics #mermaideverything #mermaidlove
These are the cutest knit rattles and stuffed toys! They are perfect gifts for baby showers and newborns! Come by and check them out! We are open until 2 today and 10-8 tomorrow! #babytoys #fairtradegifts #growingupstpete
I Love this book ‘A Nest in Noisy’ as a homeschool resource. We will be adding it to our morning basket for Spring. The illustrations are beautiful + there’s so much knowledge to be gained about a variety of animal nests. We also carry a book by the same author called ‘A Rock is Lively’ providing descriptions of how a variety of rocks are formed, as well as, aesthetically pleasing visuals to go along with it. . . . . #growingupstpete #qualityoverquantity #childhoodunplugged #consciousparenting #naturalkids# #motherhoodunplugged #consciousconsumer #homeschool #unschooling
Meet, Cupcake the unicorn, Leialoah and Ella the mermaid, and Norman the Narwhal! We picked up these friends and their fun corresponding books from @ellyluorganics and we couldn’t be happier with how adorable they are! Not to mention they are safe for all ages AND organic! 🦄🌈 #growingupstpete #organicplush #narwhalsandunicorns #mermaids #allages #giftforallages #giftforboys #giftsforgirls #ellyluorganics #normanthenarwhal #cupcaketheunicorn
Puzzles are a wonderful way for children to develop their fine motor skills. They not only exercise the mind but also challenge their way of thinking. We Love these @mudpuppykids magnetic puzzles that can be done on the provided board or we use ours on the fridge while I cook dinner! Comes with 2 puzzles which is especially nice for those of us with more than one child! . . #growingupstpete #qualityoverquantity #childhoodunplugged #consciousparenting #naturalkids #imaginativeplay #motherhoodunplugged #finemotorskills #consciousconsumer
Do you have a space lover? We have gifts they would love! We are open until 8 tonight! Come on by! #space #kidsfun #growingupstpete
Going to a baby shower or first birthday? Lovies, books, and teethers are perfect gifts! #babyshowergiftideas #growingupstpete
First Play Chomp & Clack Alligator Push Toy! Perfect for toddlers! We are open today 10-4 and tomorrow 10-2! #woodentoys #toddlertoys #growingupstpete
Drew stopped by to write a Love letter to St. Pete! She loves that St. Pete is sunny ☀️ and hot! What do you love about St. Pete? Stop by and fill out a love letter that will be delivered to Mayor Kriseman on Valentine’s Day! Some of these sweet love letters will even be featured in the February issue of Green Bench Monthly! #lovefl #lovestpete #growingupstpete #sunshinecitykids
Just in! New @babyjackco loveys crinkle paper! These are the perfect baby shower gift, plus they are great for sensory, and learning! Stop by until 5 today or 10-4 tomorrow! . . . #growingupstpete #crinklepaper #lovey #learning #babyshowergift #sensorytoy #giftsforbaby
Coffee, coffee, LaCroix, coffee, wine. #momlife #growingupstpete #momsbelike
Blocks are the epitome of a wonderful open ended toy. The possibilities are literally endless which is why we Love them for creative play! #growingupstpete #imaginativeplay #openendedplay #creativekids #childhoodunplugged #naturaltoys #woodentoys
These sweets were made to be hugged + cuddled. Come explore our other cute lovies ready to be your child’s new friend. . . #growingupstpete #naturaltoys #qualityoverquantity #childhoodunplugged #consciousparenting #naturalkids #imaginativeplay #motherhoodunplugged #genderneutraltoys #sustainabletoys #consciousconsumer
While you’re in shopping for gifts, make sure to check out some of our fun new greeting cards! We have some with bath bombs included that smell delightful! Swipe left to see some new options. 😊 #growingupstpete #supportsmallbusiness #shopstpete #giftsforgirls #giftsforboys #bathbombs #birthdaycards #greetingcards
These @mudpuppykids Games to Go are so great! 😍 We have an awesome assortment of toys/games that are perfect for travel. Come see us, open until 8pm tonight. 🙌 #growingupstpete #shoplocal #funandgames #learnandplay
Luv Bug Hooded Upf 50+ Sunscreen Towels and Full Size Towels! Perfect for Florida by the pool or beach! Lots of cute patterns and colors! We are open until 2pm today! #beachlife #growingupstpete #stpetersburgflorida
We just restocked our shelves with lots of new books + some favorites!. We’re open until 4 today. . . . . . . . #growingupstpete #empoweredchildren #consciousparenting #readingislife #unpluggedchildhood #stimulateyourmind #readmorebooks #mindfulmoments
Loving these @fatbraintoys squigz toobz - so much fun to build and create in different ways with these. 😊 We’re open until 8pm tonight, come hang out and shop! ♥️ #learnandplay #finemotorskills #growingupstpete #shoplocal
Start the new year off right with magnetic calendars for the little ones! We are open 10-2 today! #newyear #growingupstpete
These @babybling bows are literally the ONLY bows my kids will leave on their heads and they keep their hair out of their face without falling off. They’re so soft and light they forget they’re even wearing them. 🙌 We have a whole selection and are open until 4 today! #growingupstpete #shoplocal #kidaccessories #shopstpete
We’re open until 2pm today, come on out! Lots of friends in the playspace today. 😊 #growingupstpete #noonyearseve
If you look closely 👀 you can catch a glimpse of a snowman going down the slide in our playspace! ☃️ Would you like to join him while on winter break? Come play tomorrow from 10-7:30 for only $6 all day play! #playspace #stem #growingupstpete
Looking for something fun to do tomorrow? Come join us for some crafting time at 10:30am! Head over to growingupstpete.com and sign up to save your spot as they are limited! #growingupstpete #kidscrafting #stpetecrafts #snowydaycollage
❤️ Our community ❤️ Over 200 volunteers including lots of young kids and families helped decorate and fill snack bags for the Ronald McDonald House at @growingupstpete this weekend. With the effort and donations of so many, we dropped off over 700 beautiful bags full of snacks to #RMHC last night 🥰 #sunshineshere
We’re ready to go for our 2nd Annual Pack-a-Sack for the Ronald McDonald House with @growingupstpete today and tomorrow! If you’re out and about, we’re still gladly accepting donations of individually packaged snacks 😊 . 300 volunteers (mostly kids!) headed our way 😱🤗
Dropping off snacks at Growing Up St. Pete for the Ronald McDonald House families! The donations came from our MOMS Club! #momsclub #growingupstpete #rmh
We only have a few of these Spin Again’s by @fatbraintoys left. We even have one pre-wrapped + ready to go home with you. These are great for small children to build motor, sensory and sequencing skills. We’re here until 8 every week night this week! . . . . #growingupstpete #fatbraintoys #learningthroughplay #sensoryplay #finemotorskills
All of our awesome @fatbraintoys options are going fast - stop in and finish your holiday shopping before they’re gone! 🙌 #shoplocal #growingupstpete #oneweekuntilchristmas #fatbraintoys #learnandplay
Shopping for that unicorn lover in your life? 🦄 We can help! #unicorn #unicornlove #alltheunicorns #shoplocal #growingupstpete
Stocking stuffers! #growingupstpete #holidays
This sweet little Santa baby 🎅 is enjoying reading Jingle Baby! This is an indestructible book and rolls up perfectly for baby’s stocking. We always have one in our bag because it keeps this sweet babe entertained for hours and it literally is indestructible! He can chew on it, crumple it up, attempt to rip it- it doesn’t budge! Santa baby 🎅 approved! We have lots of other titles to choose from that aren’t just holiday. #indestructible #indestructiblebooks #babygifts #babychristmas #growingupstpete #somethingtoread #babytoys
New on the shelves, swaddles & blankets from @newcastleclassics - so many cute designs available! Come check them out tonight until 8pm. 😍 #growingupstpete #swaddleblankets #cozybaby #babyshowergifts
They’re here! They’re here! Come grab these @fatbraintoys Dimpl and Dimpl Duo for those special kids in your life! These are incredible and sell out quickly! Stop in and grab yours tonight. We’re open till 8 and we gift wrap 🎁 #growingupstpete #somethingtheywant #toys #sensoryplay #learningthroughplay
Baby elf tested and approved! @babysweetooth teethers make the perfect stocking stuffer for those teething babies! #stockingstuffersforkids #babysweettooth #growingupstpete #icecream #babytoys #somethingtheyneed
Baking Christmas cookies is a tradition I love to share with my kids! This year my sweet 3 year old is doing the “baking” with her Melissa & Doug Christmas Cookie set, she delivers the perfectly cooled cookies to her baby brother and of course Mama and Daddy. We snuggle under her toddler Kickee blanket in the softest Kickee Pants pajamas and watch Christmas movies and enjoy our cookies. Pop in the store to grab the perfect Christmas tradition, these Kickee Pants pajamas won’t last long! Kickee sold in store only #christmascookies #imaginaryplay #toddlerbaker #nomessbaking #snuggle #growingupstpete #somethingtheyneed #somethingtheywant #somethingtowear
These two little elves are taking a break from toy testing to play in our playspace wearing their adorable @thedoodlepants elf pants today 😍😍😍 We have more doodle pants left too! Join us and be festive! Have you been in to play lately? Come visit us and let the kids burn some energy off while checking off the gifts on their wishlists! We gift wrap! #tistheseason #elveshardatplay #growingupstpete #playspace
PARENTS, PUT YOUR MASK ON FIRST! . In all the beautiful chaos that comes with having littles, it’s easy to forget about self care. How can we be truly present and tune into our children’s essence if we can’t even listen to ourselves/acknowledge our own needs? Honoring ourselves empowers our children to honor their own being. . We have an entire section dedicated to offering you products to soothe + nourish your body... Like this moisturizing face butter, bath bomb + this gorgeous rhodonite necklace that activates confidence, self Love + well being. They also make great stocking stuffers for mom! . We’re open till 8 M-F, 4 on Sat and until 2 on Sunday for the rest of December. . . . . . . . . #growingupstpete #shoplocal #shopsmall #selfcare #selfLove #consciousparenting #consciousconsumer #empoweredchildren #naturalproducts #naturalskincare
Check out these new @wild_republic Huggers friends I found hanging around the store today! 🐯🐶🐻🦄🐼 We have a ton of different animals in stock right now, and they are just the cutest. 😍 Perfect stocking stuffers for any littles in your life. #animalfriends #growingupstpete #shoplocal #holidayshopping #stockingstuffersforkids
We ran out of so many great items for those little ones and everyone was asking, so just in time to start Christmas shopping @fatbraintoys are restocked! These items WILL go fast, so sit back, order online and choose in store pick up if you are local and also gift wrapping! All you have to do is come in and pick it up all ready to go! #growingupstpete #fatbraintoys #sensorytoys #motorskillstoys #colorfultoys #stemtoys
Got a holiday road trip coming up? These @melissaanddougtoys Water Wow on the go pads are a must have in our car! They keep the kids entertained and are completely mess free. Just fill the brush with water and watch the pictures come to life. They are a huge hit with my 3 and 4.5 year olds and can be reused over and over again. We have different ones with ages ranging from 3-7+. We’re open today and every Sunday this month from 10 until 2. . . . . . . . . #growingupstpete #unpluggedchildhood #creativekids #mindfulmotherhood #consciousparenting
We got in a few more copies of everyone’s favorite feminist ABC’s book. Come grab one for your empowered little. We’re here until 4 and don’t forget we are open every Sunday from 10-2 for the holiday season. . . . . . . . . . #growingupstpete #empoweredchildren #consciousparenting #readingislife #unpluggedchildhood #stimulateyourmind #readmorebooks #mindfulmoments
We have stocking stuffers for the whole family! From infant and big kid to mom and dad! Come by to check out these great items, plus so many more not shown above! #growingupstpete #shopsmall #stockingstuffertime #therealmvp #infanttoys #childrenstoys #adultgifts #babygifts #teethingtoys #clutchingtoys #plushtoys #thinkingputty #motionrings #plusplus #tenzi #tangle #rinsebeauty #riverbabethreads #livebeautifully #elevatedskincare @wild_republic @pebblechild @habausa @louloulollipop @lil.sidekick @babysweetooth @thinkingputty @tenzidicegame @plusplususa @scentco @rinsesoap @livebeautifullybody @riverbabethreads @elevatedbodycare
Mom never taught me to be scared of monsters, ghosts, cockroaches nor steep slides... she would simply say: “Just be careful, okay?”.