Mimi the Sardine’s Customer Photo Contest! January 26, 2010

Hey customers!  You know our products best.  Enter our customer photo contest! Take a picture of a cutie with products from our current line and be eligible to win $200 worth of Mimi the Sardine merchandise!

Download our contest flyer by clicking here: Mimi the Sardine Customer Photo Contest Flyer

Download the release form necessary to win by clicking here: Mimi the Sardine Customer Photo Contest release

The rules are listed below, or you can download them here: Mimi the Sardine Customer Photo Contest Rules

Mimi the Sardine Customer Photo Contest Rules

Enter photographs in the following format by emailing them to lisa [at] mimithesardine [dot] com and mailing us the release form at 999 Andersen Dr Suite 110/San Rafael, CA 94901

⌂      JPEG

⌂      300 or more DPI

⌂      Featuring a child model and a product from our current line

1. Disclosure; Submission PeriodNo donation, purchase, or obligation of any kind by the entrant is necessary to win. (However, free products will not be provided or loaned out for the purpose of this contest). Any donation or purchase made by you will not increase your chances of winning. The Mimi the Sardine Customer Photo Contest begins at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time on January 26, 2010 and ends at 5:00 p.m. EST on February 28, 2010 (the “Submission Period”).
2. Eligibility

Open to professional and nonprofessional photographers 18 years of age or older.

1. To EnterTo enter submit your photograph to lisa@mimithesardine.com during the Submission Period and sign this document. You may enter as many photos and stories as you would like in the contest.

   Any entry will be deemed ineligible if it is illegible, incomplete, if it fails to meet the required specifications, if it is received before the Submission Period begins or after it ends, or for any other reason at the sole discretion of Mimi the Sardine.
   By entering the contest, you warrant that your entry is original, that you are the sole owner and copyright holder of your entry, and that you have not granted exclusive rights to all or part of your entry to any other person or entity. You also warrant that your entry does not invade the right of privacy of any individual; does not infringe any trademark, trade name, trade secret, intellectual property right, or other common law or statutory right; nor does it contain any material that might be deemed offensive or obscene, or that otherwise violates any criminal prohibition or the personal or proprietary rights of any person or entity.

   All entries shall become the property of Mimi the Sardine when received and shall not be returned.

2. How the Winner Will Be DeterminedThe judges at Mimi the Sardine will select the photos they deem the winners and post them on their website, contact the winners, and give them their prizes.
3. Prizes$200 worth of Mimi the Sardine merchandise (of the winner’s choice), and the publication of their photo on our blog, Facebook page, website, and marketing materials.
4. Winner Notification/Prize ClaimsThe Winners, Runners-Up, and Finalists will be selected by March 15, 2010, and will be notified by telephone and/or email by March 22, 2010. In the event that a Winner is unable to accept a Prize, an alternate Winner will be selected. The Winner may be required to complete and sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Release, and, where legal, a Publicity Release, all of which must be returned within 30 days of attempted prize notification or the prize will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner. In the event of noncompliance with these Rules, or if a Prize or prize notification is unclaimed or returned as undeliverable, the prize will be forfeited and may be awarded to an alternate winner.
5. Additional TermsBy accepting a prize, the Winner consents to Mimi the Sardine’s use of his or her photos and/or biographical information for promotional and other purposes related to the 2010 or any future Mimi the Sardine Customer Photo Contest without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. The Winner, by acceptance of any prize, acknowledges compliance with these Rules and agrees to release Mimi the Sardine (“Releasees”) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Mimi the Sardine Customer Photo Contest or the receipt, redemption, or use of any prize, including any injuries or damages of any kind sustained in connection with the use, acceptance, possession, or awarding of any prize.

   By entering the Contest, you agree to grant to Mimi the Sardine, its legal representatives, successors, and assigns the nonexclusive right and permission to use, modify, adapt, reproduce, publish, and distribute your entry, or any portion thereof, including your photo, throughout the world, in any printed form and by any kind of mechanical or electronic or any other method or device of reproduction, publication, and distribution known or later developed, during the full term of the copyright, and without notification or payment. Mimi the Sardine agrees that it will never sell your entry or rights in your entry to any individual or entity.

6. Limitation of LiabilityReleasees are not responsible for printing, typographical, human or other errors of any kind in any contest-related materials or for stolen, lost, late, misdirected, damaged, incomplete, or illegible entries. If, for any reason, the Mimi the Sardine Customer Photo Contest is not capable of running as planned, or infection by computer viruses, bugs, or tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, actions of entrants, technical failures, or any other causes corrupt or infect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of the Mimi the Sardine Customer Photo Contest, Mimi the Sardine reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any entry or entrant and/or to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Mimi the Sardine Customer Photo Contest and at its sole discretion award a prize from among all eligible non-suspect entries validly received prior to the action requiring such modification.
7. SponsorMimi the Sardine is the sole sponsor of the Contest.

Lunchbugs on sale tomorrow 40% off at EcoBabyBuys January 25, 2010

On Tuesday, January 26th at 9 am EST, Mimi the Sardine lunchbags will go on sale at 40% off at EcoBabyBuys.com! Hurry on over as they will definitely sell out quickly!

About Eco Baby Buys:

“Our goal is also to alleviate any additional stress that comes with being a busy parent. Not everyone finds the time to address the safety record of a manufacturer or knows where to start to look. We take pride in researching our vendors to meet a strict criteria so that we may provide the best and safest possible products on the market for our children. In fact, our introductory letter to our partners listed the following criteria:

· the use of non-toxic materials and dyes;

· the use of organic and/or recycled textiles and materials;

· the use of eco-friendly packaging;

· and a commitment and adherence to the standards of fair-trade.

Now for the best part: Our “one deal a day” format gives you all of the above for at least 40% off regular retail prices. Our deals go green at 9 am EST, but you have to be quick with your mouse (or smartphone) because it’s on a first come, first serve basis.”

Dads love us too! January 20, 2010

We get a lot of feedback from moms (mommy blogs, customers, etc), and not too many from excited dads.  That all changed with this great lunchbug review from Playground Dad, a blog/network/website that “connects dads with products and bay area family events to help them spend better time with their kids”.  Check out this quote:

“Picture this: It’s a Saturday afternoon, you’ve been on an outing with the kids. Mom comes home to find out that you’ve packed a great snack for the kids. Snack was in a lunch bag they loved, so they made sure not to lose it. The bag is already clean and put away because it was so easy. Let’s not forget that the kids were safe from harmful chemicals. Congrats, you have chipped away at the idiot dad stereotype. Thanks Mimi the Sardine!”

They also noted that our lunchbugs are loved by kids and their great prints give kids “ownership over them,” which is absolutely true.  Great job!

New Year, New Mimi January 13, 2010

I gave you a preview in our last post about our new prints.  Check out our website for more pictures of our new prints and products – including an adult-size lunchbug/purse!

In other news, all our products (except those offered in the outlet or the adult linen tablecloths) are now ORGANIC!  Happy new year!

New store locator! December 10, 2009

We’ve created a new store locator so you can find which Mimi-carrying stores are near you!

Also, be on the look out for some cute new patterns.  Oh, all right, here are some previews…

Upcoming Bay Area sales and pumpkin pie December 2, 2009

Hey Bay Area friends!  We will be at a couple local sales coming up.

We’ll be at the 3rd Street Sale, Saturday, December 5th 8:30-4:30  665 22nd Street, San Francisco.  We will be selling our stuff at very deep discounts.  More about the 3rd Street Sale here.  “40+ Bay Area based designers and manufacturers selling discontinued inventory, samples or product overruns. This is a great opportunity to get all of your holiday shopping finished in one day. Vendors are offering great discounts on luxury bath robes, home accessories, watches, jewelry, natural pet products, pet accessories, men – women’s and children’s clothing, Sally Spicer bags, candles and a lot more!”

We will be at the Lakeshore Modern Holiday Boutique Thurs, Dec 10th 5-9 and Sat, Dec 12th 9-4 at 3217 Lakeshore Ave in Oakland (near the Grand Lake Farmer’s Market). We will be joined by Ittikid, Giddy Giddy, abe jones, Livie and Luca, Earthlust, and many more local designers (over 25 in total!)…   A percentage of the profits will support local charities, and the apparel, accessories, jewelry, children’s clothing, shoes, bedding and more will all be at a steep discount.

In other holiday news, here is a great recipe for Pumpkin Pie from scratch, perfect for in season sugar pie pumpkins and actually surprisingly easy (as frightening as it sounds).

Holiday Store is now live! November 12, 2009

Holidays are flowing in fast.  If you are looking for some deals, try out our Holiday Store, online instead of our online outlet during the season.  Check out our great sets at 50% off, including:

• Art Set with a kids apron, splashmat, and treasure bag for $35
• Lunch set with a lunchbug, 2 placemats, and 2 napkins for $39
• Messy Eater set with a splashmat and bib for $25
• On-the-go set with a backpack and lunchsack for $39
• and last but not least, the Big Cook, Little Cook set with an adult apron and kids apron for $35.

Savings all over the place, and pumpkin seeds October 22, 2009

We will be featured on Kid Steals this Monday, October 26 starting 9am MST at an unbelievable price!  Make sure to get there early before our featured products sell out (especially frog and penguin fans…)

Also, our November Warehouse sale is coming up, so start making your wishlist now if you are a Bay Area local: we will have selected styles from our current line at wholesale prices, as well as some old favorites.  It’s happening the 20-22nd of November at our San Rafael outlet. To download a flyer, click here.  And if you’re looking for something to do with leftover pumpkin seeds from your pumpkin carving adventures, here’s a delicious recipe!

Tablecloths are here! October 16, 2009

Perfect for a sunny brunch, baking project, or fancy dinner, our adult tablecloth collection allows everyone to eat, spill, and be happy. Easy to wipe off, machine washable, our tablecloths showcase classic Swedish design on beautifully textured linen/cotton cloth with the ecologically sound acrylic coating that give all Mimi products durability and easy care. Make mealtimes stylish and stress-free. The linen-cotton blend has a heavier weight and higher thread count than our cotton eating accessories, with the same soft and supple feel.

You can order them here!

Have a wonderful green Tuesday everyone!! September 24, 2009

We are brewing something great at Mimi the Sardine – adult acryclic-coated linen tablecloths.  In preparation for this excitement, here’s a recipe from Mindful Mama that involves the kids!