http://www.maya-tony.com/blog Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:57:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Gina Restivo and Chip Gilbertson met on match.com, under the children's book section. They both are enthused by stories about flying pigs, and they both had always dreamed about  writing a children's book. Gina lived in the same neighborhood as young Danny Stanton. Danny was only 4 years old when ... http://www.maya-tony.com/blog/2011/07/22/read-local-fly-danny-fly-book-reading-and-signing/ We get a lot of “ooohhhs” and “aahhhs” in our Evanston children boutique, and lately Lemon Loves Lime has been prompting a great share of it. This fabulous line, designed by Joy Cha, is beyond doubt, one of the most unique girls’ collections out there at present. Two signature design ... http://www.maya-tony.com/blog/2011/02/17/we-love-lemon-loves-lime/ Gotta be red, pink, or have hearts! Check out the top Valentines' Day picks at our Evanston children store. Cute bow top by Tea Collection, and the awesome "Love Is All You Need" tee from Pluto. Adorable puppies that blow kisses when you squeeze them! Must have Elmo PJs by ... http://www.maya-tony.com/blog/2011/02/08/valentines-day-picks/ Hannukah is just around the corner! The first night is December 1. Here is a selection that is sure to please the most discerning yingeles and meydeles. For her, a stunning dress by Lemon Loves Lime, in blue with cream ruffles. So chic and full of twirl. Cool t-shirts are ... http://www.maya-tony.com/blog/2010/11/17/hannuk-kidding/ [gallery link="file"] Patti Vasquez was back at the Wilmette Theater last night as “One Hysterical Mamacita”, in a hilarious show sponsored by Maya Papaya & Tony Macarony. What I like most about Patti (besides the belly laughs that she induces) is that she is so candid, so believable. A mom of ... http://www.maya-tony.com/blog/2010/09/22/one-hysterical-mamacita/ It seems that all women stores were capitalizing on "Sex and the City 2" to promote their Moroccan inspired wear. I thought I'd jump on the band wagon too. Except, for my constituency, Toy Story 3 is more likely to resonate. So here are some suggestions for some kid-friendly clothes, that ... http://www.maya-tony.com/blog/2010/06/19/what-to-wear-to-toy-story-3/ Silver is a Masai Giraffe, the largest male giraffe in the world famous San Diego Zoo. Silver was born on May 16, 1993, at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C, then moved to San Diego. Silver weight about 2,400 lbs (over 1 ton!) and is almost 17 feet tall (mostly ... http://www.maya-tony.com/blog/2009/10/29/hi-ho-silver/ The Second Annual Evanston Art Walk is a juried exhibition of artwork by Illinois artists displayed in storefront windows along Central Street, Evanston, during the month of October 2009.   Over 40 different pieces of art by 29 local artists are on exhibit! Maya Papaya& Tony Macarony is displaying Monkey Kiss, by Melanie ... http://www.maya-tony.com/blog/2009/10/02/seal-it-with-a-monkey-kiss/ Maya Papaya & Tony Macarony are proud to present: Nili Yelin, the Storybook Mom in Sleep Under--Wear Your PJ's The popular Saturday morning children's show offer a great way to introduce young children to theatre, storybooks, music and engage their senses in an immediate and interactive way. Come in your PJs! Nili will ... http://www.maya-tony.com/blog/2009/09/30/sleep-under-wear-your-pjs/ [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="744" caption="Pork Chop Kids"][/caption] Tights are cute, but hard to put in and out, especially with frequent diaper changes and potty breaks. Leg warmers are funky, but still require socks! What’s a mother to do? Enter Meaghan Resenhoeft. Meaghan developed Pork Chop Kids, tight-high socks that are practical ... http://www.maya-tony.com/blog/2009/09/30/63/