$22.00

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Perfect for the child of that family member you never got to know very well because they spend the holidays in front of the TV cheering on some sports team.

I thought this onesie was funny BEFORE I saw these unsettling baby videos and now I think it's hilarious.

Did you know that for the low price of $14.98 you can "Have Matthew McConaughey teach your child how to Hook 'em Horns"? That's right - there is an entire series of DVDs tailored to indoctrinate your baby with team spirit for a sport and team of your choice. It is weird. Everything I was going to say about these videos they say themselves in their own product description. The following text is from the product description for a University of Texas video but they have them for a slew of collegiate football teams.

"If you've been searching for a way to brainwash your small child into going to the University of Texas -- Matthew McConaughey's got you covered.

We've put our sweaty mitts on some awesome audio outtakes from Matty's voice-over work on Baby Longhorn -- which is a clever video aimed at helping your kids to learn colors, letters and the location of the school they'll be forced to attend."

Oh man. I don't get it. - Stephanie S.

The Skeleton. Classic for sure. Makes me uncomfortable if I think about it? Yes, very. This costume is at its best when it's 2 sizes too small on a tall guy. You want sleeves that are too short, pants expecting a flood and a pronounced wedgie. That's where this costume really shines. Am I right?

The Monkey. Now I'm thinking that most of the costumes I'm posting would be funnier on a tall guy with a wedgie. But the original reason this costume made the list is the banana. Why add insult to injury? Aren't we getting away with enough here?

The Princess. I'm sooo sick of the princess thing. It's the future, people!

Chewbacca. I know, I posted this one as a suggestion, and I do love it. But I think it's hilarious and that makes me feel a little guilty. Which makes me feel uncomfortable.

$18.00

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Hi-larious.
This is a popular gift because
1) its under $20
2) it's organic
3) duh that's a squirrel playing drums. That's funny.
Am I right or m'I right?

- Stephanie S.

$9.99

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Well it's Funny Onesie Wednesday again and this week I've decided to showcase a really brilliant example of onesie humor. If you aren't familiar with the comic strip Mark Trail you soon will be.

Here's a link that will take you to the most current strip.

Here's an interesting Wikipedia article on Mark Trail that gives the history of the comic strip much better than I could. The article quotes Jack Hill, son of Tom Hill, who did most of the original drawings until he died in 1978, afterwhich understudy Jack Elrod took over and sorta blew it.

Jack Elrod is the current cartoonist of Mark Trail and he includes his trademark "signature" front and center in every strip. That and the fact that he re-uses drawings, even entire panels, sometimes only days apart have made him stand out as one of the most confusing artists in the funny pages. Is he lazy, egotistical or just forgetful? Is he himself mocking his own strip? There's debate. There are also a lot of followers. They call themselves Trailheads and you can meet them here. I'm not suggesting you stay long, just telling you where you can find out more.

Whether Mr. Elrod intends the comics to be funny or not, they are. And the fact that someone actually made this onesie is even funnier. - Stephanie S.

Introducing Funny Onesie Wednesday where every Wednesday I'll be posting, you guessed it, a onesie that I happen to think is funny. There are so many novelty onesies out there we could post one every night, but instead we're going to spotlight this genre every Wednesday. Enjoy.

$28.00

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This week I'm kicking it off with the "Cat With a Cone Onesie" by Pink Francis. The beauty of the onesie joke is that any funny drawing will do. And a cone collar on a cat? That works. - Stephanie S.

Check this out! My heart skipped a beat when I found this awesome blog (Vintage Transfer Finds) that features vintage embroidery transfers. Floresita. The woman to whom I must be losing all of my eBay bids. This site is an amazing resource and fantastically well organized.

There is plenty more where this great sailor came from but I thought I'd point him out since you now have about 15 days to embroider him and his hula dancing friend onto something for Father's Day. Get to it. And thank you, thank you, new (to me) world of online vintage embroidery love. - Stephanie S.

I've had Father's Day on my mind since switching out our little seasonal logo on the homepage. I just came across an incredible article on the New York Times website. It is the story of a father with many faults and personal struggles who managed to be there for his children in one way. He wrote letters. While not all of us can relate to the family portrayed, we can all appreciate the point of view, wisdom and love this man imparted to his children through letters. Maybe it is also good to be reminded of the valuable lessons that can be taught by people (in this case a father) who aren't perfect and don't meet more typical expectations.

A bit of the article is quoted below. Here is a link to the full text.

The Words Of a Father, Wise and Flawed; A Broken Man Leaves His Legacy in Letters
By NEIL AMDUR
Published: June 20, 2004

This is a Fathers Day story of imperfection and failure, of multiple divorces and personal demons. But it is also a Fathers Day story of a broken yet stubbornly dutiful and devoted man. It is a tale pieced together with the scraps of letters that a loving father kept sending to his children over the years of discord and despair -- from distant locales, both physical and emotional. The letters are touched with encouragement and wisdom, tenderness and sorrow.

Am I the last one to know about Lookybook? It's still in beta so I won't feel too bad. Prepare to lose a good chunk of your day when you go to this new site that allows consumers to look at ENTIRE picture books. Yep. Reviews are there, a way to save your faves, and you can buy the book at the same site. It's pretty radical for the picture book industry and I hope it works. A few minutes on this site and you will quickly become excited about children's books again. - Stephanie S.

I read this great article in the NY Times today and thought I'd pass it on. It's nice to know that names mean less and less the more a person knows about you. So if you are in the middle of name picking or obsessing on "The Voyager", you can relax. You'll undoubtedly come up with something better than Leper Priest and the kiddo will be fine. - Stephanie S.

This is an excellent article that I came across only today. While the idea that simple toys are the most beneficial playthings for young children regains popularity, it is great to hear an explanation of how and why from developmental psychologists. The psychologists interviewed for this article remind us that 'toys are meant to be platforms for play'. While this sounds like common sense, it is actually a valuable point that is easy to lose sight of the moment you walk into a crowded store full of blinking, buzzing plastic toys. The rule of thumb to 'look for toys that are 10% toy and 90% child' definitely got my attention and I plan to keep it in mind as we continue to post to Little Fawns.
Stephanie S.

Simple Retro Toys May Be Better For Children Than Fancy Electronic Toys

ScienceDaily (2007-11-26) -- Old-fashioned retro toys, such as red rubber balls, simple building blocks, clay and crayons, that don't cost much are usually much healthier for children than the electronic educational toys that have fancier boxes, according to developmental psychologists. Children are creative problem-solvers and benefit from a toy that doesn't command the child, but lets the child command it. ... > read full article