Happy New Year!


 
Wishing you a safe, playful and family filled New Years.  See you 2013!
 
 

A year in review - for your Beans



Who likes free printables!  We have created this "Year in Review" printable for you to fill out with your Beans and have as a keepsake for the years to come.  This is a great way to reflect on the year just passed and to also look forward to the year ahead and perhaps set a few important and kid friendly goals. Almost like a New Years Resolution worksheet for kids, but way more fun!  

Print your Peekaboo Beans copy HERE

Print your CiCi Bean copy HERE

Have a playful holiday from us!

 
My wish is for your Beans to smile this Christmas, for your families to share and create happy memories together and that you get a little time to just Play. Here's to a wonderful holiday season, from my family to yours.
 
In love and Play,

Traci Signature 

A few of our holiday crafting faves...

At this moment, the shopping should be done, the Christmas gifts wrapped, the baking completed and half eaten, and the house clean and festive with Christmas morning anticipation.  So, there should now be plenty of time left to spend with you Beans making memories and enjoy the small moments (right?)  Here's a round up of our favorite Holiday craft ideas that are simple and fun and perfect for weekend afternoon crafting! 



Visit our Pinterest Holiday Board to get the instructions for these fun weekend projects.  Happy crafting!

Playful Beans and the meaning of Christmas


Ever wonder what the little Beans are thinking during the chaos on the holidays, the hustle and bustle of the shopping, the baking and storing of all the Christmas cookies, the sitting nicely on Santa's lap and everything else that comes along with this busy time of year?  In their world, what does "Christmas" mean?  Ever wonder? We certainly did, so... we asked our Beans. So we would like to share with you, straight from the mouths of the beautiful Beans of our Play Stylists and Playground staff, what Christmas means to them: 
 
Nathan, age 5
Spending time with my family cause I have 2 weeks off on Christmas! Can you believe 2 weeks off?

Carys, age 2
Christmas!!! How our presents come out of the Christmas tree?
 
Nia, age 5
Opening the presents.

Aiyana, age 5
Having a snowball fight and eating gingerbread houses.

Lily, age 7
When Santa comes and when we go to see Santa. And when we get to wake up Christmas morning and open presents with our family.
 
Ethan, age 4 
Opening up the presents. And sitting on Santa's lap.
 
Cohen, age 5
My favorite thing about Christmas is singing "I wish you a merry Christmas... Hallelujah!!!!! (Singing at the top of his voice in the highest possible octave)
 
Ava, age 9
I love that my family spends time together playing games, laughing, baking and skating. This means more to me than any presents.

Riley, age 5
Favorite thing about Christmas is getting candies from Harry, hanging Christmas lights and everything!  (Harry is the contractor who is finishing the siding on their house)  haha

Elliette, age 3
Favorite thing about Christmas is riding the horseys. (She asked for a barn full of horseys for Christmas)
 
Sarah, age 3
Making snowball fights. Making a giant carrot nose. Getting presents.
 
Rachel, age 5
Making snow angels. It's my favorite season, the bears are 'hardernated'. (Hibernated). I get to go out places and the whole spirit of christmas. 

Kerlinda, age 7


What I like about Christmas is you care about people, its about spending time with people. Its not about presents its about caring about the birth of Jesus. (Yep, seriously...that was the answer. She didn't even break her gaze from the tv....lol)
 

 
And last but not certainly least... from Nora the puppy dog (who can't really talk but we know her mommy can completely understand her just by the way she looks at her with those big brown eyes!)
 
Nora, age 2
Falling snow, not so much snow on the ground, but when there is snow falling you can find me running in circles and rolling around licking up the flakes!  And of course the Christmas turkey dinner…a puppy sized plate of yams, turkey and peas please!
 
 
Happy Holidays from our Beans to yours!
 

Winter PLAY Report - part 2

Nothing is better for a night in than a family karaoke night. Everyone was sitting around after dinner, and a few of us, being the musical goofs we are, busted out into song. When I suggested making the rest of the night into a karaoke jam fest, Elias was more than excited to bust out his skills. The parents in the room were just as enthused when we offered to sing to their music. We started off singing one song per person, but all guidelines were quickly forgotten, and everyone just started singing together. It's safe to say there was no shortage of laughter in the room either.
 
 
Don't get left our of all the fun and join our Winter PLAY Challenge HERE!
 

Seeking new buddies for the Playground

Calling all future Playground Buddies!  We have a couple of positions available to join our team at the Peekaboo Beans Playground and thought how fun it would be to offer these opportunities to our favorite Peekaboo Beans fans! 
 

 
Invoicing & Administrative Support – Full-time
Peekaboo Beans
 
The Peekaboo Beans playground, located in Richmond, has a unique and special working environment with a family first philosophy.  We provide the ingredients for a playful life by designing playwear that is completely functional, totally fashionable and enables children to play in complete comfort and style. It is a vine like no other, as we support and promote a work life balance for moms.
 
Reporting to the Distribution Diva, this position requires an organized, self-starter with an eye for detail, who is great with numbers and a “think outside of the box” problem solver.  Typical job tasks include:
 
·         Completing invoice entry, using Simply Accounting software.
·         Providing high quality customer service both internally and externally.
·         Providing administrative and clerical support to office workers as required.
 
 
Qualifications:
·         Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
·         Previous experience with Simply Accounting.
·         Hours of work are 40 per week, with varying shift times.
 
 
Closing date: DECEMBER 22, 2012
 
Please e-mail resume & cover letter to:
 
 


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Warehouse Worker – Full-time
Peekaboo Beans


 
The Peekaboo Beans playground, located in Richmond, has a unique and special working environment with a family first philosophy.  We provide the ingredients for a playful life by designing playwear that is completely functional, totally fashionable and enables children to play in complete comfort and style. It is a vine like no other, as we support and promote a work life balance for moms.
Reporting to the Distribution Diva, this warehouse position requires a flexible, organized and detail-oriented person to provide customers with a high level of service and application with the visions, values of the company. Typical job tasks include:
 
·         Picking orders efficiently from shipment, ensuring that the correct number and type of product is packed and shipped.
·         Stocking inventory and assisting with inventory counting.
·         Interacting with employees, customers who visit the warehouses.
·         Maintaining a clean, neat and orderly work area.
·         Conducting operations in a manner that promotes safety.
 
Qualifications:
·         One (1) to two (2) years direct experience in a warehouse environment. 
·         Hours of work are 40 hours per week with varying shift times.
 
Closing date:  DECEMBER 28, 2012
 
Please e-mail resume & cover letter to:

 
 
 

A Playful Playjama Giveaway


We are so excited to be offering one lucky person a pair of Peekaboo Beans PlayJamas!  It's not very often that we host a fun giveaway like this so in the spirit of the giving season we really wanted to take this opportunity to award someones little bean the chance to be cozy and cute for Christmas in our signature PJ's.  
 
So, in order to win 1 pair of purple or green PJ's (size 2-7) visit our facebook page and get up to 3 chances to enter:  Here are all the details: 

1. To win tell us what 2 season are the Vintage Playjamas from.
2. Get a 2nd entry by tweeting about this contest #pjgiveaway
3. And get a 3rd entry by posting a pic of your beans in their playjamas (new or vintage).
 
Go to our facebook page HERE and get your entry in!
 
Our playful giveaway closes midnight, December 9th. Our lucky winner will be announced on the Peekaboo Beans Facebook page December 10th. Good luck and be sure to spread the JOY and pass this along to your friends and family.