American Baby’s Baby Booty: Get a $100 Wish Card for Chasing Fireflies
I looooove dressing my kids up for the holidays. They look so precious in special clothes. Especially Grace. There’s no denying that it’s more fun to dress up a girl than a boy. Though my son Joe had some cute outfits as a baby.
- Check him out in a tie at his very first Christmas, back in 2005.
My kids are 6 and 9 now, and it gets harder and harder to use them as my own living dolls. Grace is hot and cold on dresses. She did don a brown one for two days straight over Thanksgiving because she got it in her head that she wanted to be a Native American maiden. But she never once wore a dress to third grade last year. Now that we’re a few months into fourth grade, she just told me last night that she wants to start wearing dresses “that aren’t too dressy.” So I’ve got to decode that request. My girl was in nothing but gowns when she was ages 2, 3, 4, and 5—those prime princess years. Sigh! Here she is looking like an angel at Christmas 2007.
So pretty!
So how do I satisfy my urge to play with tiny, adorable outfits now that my kids are school-age? Fortunately I work at American Baby, and even more fortunately I have an assistant, Hallie, who loves clothes the way most people love food. Hallie and I look for any excuse to call in outfits. Even if we can’t get the space in the magazine to do a whole fashion spread, we can put up an online slideshow. You can see our latest here, it’s a bunch of comfy Christmas outfits for infants.
Hallie and I have a lot of favorite baby-clothes companies that we call on. But when it comes to just mooning over special dresses, it’s hard to top the Chasing Fireflies catalog. They showcase gorgeous photography, well-made clothes, and happy kids. Their Web site doesn’t do them justice, but it’s still fun to look at: Chasing-Fireflies.com. And sign up for the catalog if you want a real treat to arrive by mail. Maybe the upcoming holidays give you an excuse to buy the $44 Santa baby romper, or the $68 angel romper, or their amazing “fireworks dress” that comes as small as 12 months. Go ahead and do it. I’ll try not to cry with jealousy as I wrestle my kids into some reindeer-themed T-shirt and call that fancy.
Their Winter catalog
And now the exciting part: I reached out to our Chasing Fireflies contact, and they’ll give one lucky reader a $100 gift card, which they call a wish card. Enjoy the dress-up years while you have them! Just leave a comment here on this post by the end of the day on Wednesday, December 7th, to be eligible for the wish card. You can post once a day. For full rules, click here. Goody luck!
Categories: Babies, Birthdays, Giveaways, GoodyBlog, Holidays, Shopping & Gear, Time for Fun, Your Child | Tags: catalog, Chasing Fireflies, dress-up clothes, Fashion, little kids, shopping
by Jennifer C
On December 1, 2011 at 2:27 pm
I don’t even know what I would choose to use the wish card on if I won – Everything they make is just so gorgeous! All the dresses for little girls are amazing. I want them ALL for my daughter!
by kendall Gangel
On December 1, 2011 at 3:00 pm
I have a daughter who would love these clothes!
by Kimberly gallego
On December 1, 2011 at 3:02 pm
I absolutely love dressing my little girl up !! She’s always the belle of the ball !! And we love chasing fireflies this would be perfect for her birthday outfit if we win !! She’ll be 2 in February and has come so far since she’s an ex 25 week preemie !!!
by Jennifer Howard
On December 1, 2011 at 3:11 pm
Would love to win!!! Pick me please I would like to make my little man look even cuter!!! Not many cute (err handsome) boys clothes to choose from these days, would like to try your site for his holiday gear!!!!
by Aimee Corum
On December 1, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Oh My!!! Too Cute!!
I have 5 month old daughter…love dressing her up!!!!!!
HOpe I win!!!
by Vicki
On December 1, 2011 at 3:22 pm
I waited 33 years for my little princess to arrive! She is 7 weeks old and I can’t wait to dress her up!!
by Kristin Angevine
On December 1, 2011 at 3:26 pm
There is nothing I love more than dressing up my little 3 year old girl Dolores. Unfortunately, she is not very fond of it. I give her little incentives about going to her favorite places if I get the luxury of dressing her up like going to the library, park, etc… We don’t much money so with a little creativity with the sales in the big box stores and some very generous friends, my little girl can look truly adorable at times.
by Miranda
On December 1, 2011 at 3:30 pm
This is an awesome contest! Would love to win this to dress up my 3 boys. We always dress up our 3 boys in cute and stylish outfits.
by Maggie Davis
On December 1, 2011 at 3:41 pm
I would love to be able to dress my daughter up as an angel! She is my dad’s angel as he battles his fight with liver cancer and she brightens his day everyday!
by Billie Brede
On December 1, 2011 at 3:41 pm
I love dressing up my little one… Always taking pics to show the family too!!!!
by Rachel Tracy
On December 1, 2011 at 5:21 pm
I love Chasing Fireflies. I would love to put the wish card to good use:)
by Tracy
On December 1, 2011 at 5:22 pm
My 7 year old daughter, and I, LOVE Chasing Fireflies!!
by Marybell Acevedo
On December 1, 2011 at 5:25 pm
My 3 year old would love this!!
by Leah
On December 1, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Chasing fireflies is one of my favorites especially for dress up. This would be so much fun!!!
by Natalie Dominguez
On December 1, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Oh the possibilities! I have 4 girls and they all let me dress them up! This would be fun!
by Maryjo Green
On December 1, 2011 at 5:30 pm
Super cute! We have three girls and would LOOOOVE a wish card!
by Heather Hunt
On December 1, 2011 at 5:36 pm
I ordered from Chasing Fireflies for the 1st time at Halloween. Let me just say I got the most compliments on my daughters costume than ever before. It was a huge hit!
by Amanda Mough
On December 1, 2011 at 5:43 pm
My 3 year old studied the Chasing Fireflies wishcraft book for hours deciding what she wanted to be for Halloween.
by christine jessamine
On December 1, 2011 at 5:52 pm
this would be great for my daughter. she could use some more things. and this is a great company
by Sharon Roche
On December 1, 2011 at 6:05 pm
What a nice idea! I would love to dress up my baby for his first Christmas!!
by erin pelletier
On December 1, 2011 at 6:07 pm
Absolutely love the fairytale dresses. My daughter wld look fabulous in one!!
by Erica DeMarco mother of 2
On December 1, 2011 at 6:13 pm
We love Parent Magazine and we love Chasing Fireflies. Great contest!!!
by Jill
On December 1, 2011 at 6:26 pm
i love the personalized Christmas PJs (and they have for Mom too
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by Lisa
On December 1, 2011 at 6:50 pm
I absolutely love Chasing Fireflies and all their beautiful clothes! My daughter is 5 and my son is 3…I take full advantage of these years they allow me to pick out their clothes before they grow up and get picky. Girls are especially fun to dress up and especially around Christmas time.
by Melissa
On December 1, 2011 at 9:59 pm
I would love to win such a sweet prize for my sweet baby girl!
by Karen
On December 1, 2011 at 10:13 pm
Love this site!
by Suzanne Daly
On December 1, 2011 at 10:33 pm
I would love to win a Wish Card! How wonderful!!
by Crystal
On December 1, 2011 at 10:44 pm
We LOVE Chasing Fireflies! My son has been in their magazine a couple of times and he just loves dressing in their cute, stylish clothes! He always wants to take them home! It would be amazing to win the wish card! My son would be so happy!
by Sharmila
On December 1, 2011 at 10:47 pm
I LOVE Chasing Fireflies and would love to win this gift certificate to buy some family PJs!
by Kim Dunn
On December 1, 2011 at 10:54 pm
So sweet! Gorgeous stuff!
by Rhianna
On December 2, 2011 at 12:10 am
Oooh I’ve never heard of Chasing Fireflies before but I’m so glad I caught this on Twitter. My 2-year-old is a clothes and shoes fanatic. I’m going to have to get on their mailing list now! I already see several things she would get excited about.
by Jen hatcher
On December 2, 2011 at 12:52 am
Ohhhh Chasing Fireflies! I love getting your emails and catalogs. With three little princesses in my house I am in TROUBLE! This Halloween I purchased the pink flamingo costume for my Lily Belle. It was a AMAZING! Fasching season has begun here in Germany and I am wishing for a couple more beautiful costumes. Thank you American Baby and Chasing Fireflies for giving. Good luck everyone!
by Jennifer Hill
On December 2, 2011 at 1:33 am
My 2 year old daughter LOVES dressing up in fancy clothes! I would be such a cool mom if I got this for her!!
by Stephanie scammell
On December 2, 2011 at 3:54 am
We LOVE chasing fireflies. Always awesome clothes. I am a mother of three and always come to chasing fireflies for special clothes and birthday outfits!
by Miranda
On December 2, 2011 at 4:43 am
Daily Entry…Would love to win this for my 3 boys to dress them up. We love having them match clothes
by Amanda
On December 2, 2011 at 10:34 am
Such cute outfits! I’m envisioning my sons in matching sweaters if I win.
by Ebony
On December 2, 2011 at 11:32 am
I am a new mom of a four month old adorable baby girl! She is truely a joy to me and everyone around her. She loves getting dressed up and smiling for pics. I also donate clothes to kids less fortunate via shelters , daycares and local churches. Happy Holidays!
by Jennifer C
On December 2, 2011 at 11:35 am
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by Rebecca
On December 2, 2011 at 3:01 pm
My daughters and I love looking at Chasing Fireflies, such a great combo of beauty and magic offered in that catalog.
by Bonnie L
On December 2, 2011 at 5:48 pm
I would love love love some cute new clothes for my kids!
by Stephanie scammell
On December 2, 2011 at 8:12 pm
Would love the gift card!!!
Please?….
by Heather Dalton
On December 3, 2011 at 12:25 am
would be a fantastic gift for a little girl who’s dealing with some rather difficult issues at the moment!
by Kim Dunn
On December 3, 2011 at 12:35 am
I would love something from Chasing Fireflies for my daughter!
by Jennifer C
On December 3, 2011 at 10:33 am
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by Celeste Kautz
On December 3, 2011 at 11:59 am
My daughter loves looking well dressed, my mother told me years ago that children get a sense of themselves by how people respond to them. I try to always dress my daughter well because people smile at her and are friendly with her and that makes her feel confident. When my mother first gave me that advice I was a bit hostile to it but the truth is we all feel better when we know we are well dressed and children are no different.
by Sharmila
On December 3, 2011 at 2:41 pm
I love Chasing Fireflies clothes and would love to win the gift certificate to buy Family PJs.
by Jacqui Norman
On December 3, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Pick me, pick me!!! I’ve been good this year, I promise.
by Stacey Sanchez
On December 3, 2011 at 7:21 pm
I would love to give my niece a new dress up wardrobe with this. She loooves to wear pink and sparkles, even when it doesn’t match the rest of the outfit
by Bonnie L
On December 3, 2011 at 9:07 pm
We would love to win!!
by Kimberly M.
On December 4, 2011 at 2:26 am
What darling clothing! Would love to win!! Thanks for the opportunity!
by Miranda
On December 4, 2011 at 3:43 am
Daily Entry…Would love to win this for my 3 boys. 12/04/11
by Brian Casson
On December 4, 2011 at 6:06 am
my daughter would love wish card
by Claudette Rahhali
On December 4, 2011 at 8:52 am
I enjoy dressing up the girls, especially during the holidays. I have a 7-year old and a 5-year old and they have their own particular style and both love fashion. We have a great time dressing up, from the outfit, accessories to hair style. We have too much fun!
I agree, our favorite store is Chasing Fireflies. I dressed them up head to toe last year from their store and they received many compliments. Today, we’re deciding which outfits to buy for their school Christmas concert and for Christmas and New Years.
Right now, our Chasing Fireflies magazine has been “markered” with bunch of circles, stars and ratings from my daughters and I. We enjoy this very much!
Thanks for the contest and happy holidays!
by Stephanie scammell
On December 4, 2011 at 10:03 am
Would love to win
Thank you for the chance..
Happy holidays!
by tracey byram
On December 4, 2011 at 1:11 pm
This would be fabulous for my youngest granddaughter who just entered the dress up stage.
by Michelle Gerbig
On December 4, 2011 at 2:51 pm
Oooh! I love Chasing Fireflies!
I love looking and researching for children’s clothes for my 15-month old daughter. However, due to the economy, I usually am unable to spend a lot for her. Yard/Store/Online sales have been good to us though. 
Anyway, I would love to win this for my daughter, Sophia. This would be perfect for her Christmas! Good luck to all the mommas, aunts, godmothers and grandmas who have joined! Oh, and thanks for this awesome contest! Merry Christmas, everyone!
by Stacey Sanchez
On December 4, 2011 at 3:25 pm
I love the selection of great girly clothes at Chasing Firefiles! I love dressing up my little girl and would like to share this with my niece as well! The girls love to sparkle and be girls!
by Kim
On December 4, 2011 at 3:46 pm
I dreamed my whole life of having my own family. Buying baby dolls, polishing tiny nails,and yes dressing up my pretty princess like a pretty princess. My first beautiful daughter has autism and while she has filled my heart with joy. I had to let go of most of the things I dreamed about for her,and dream new ones. Second daughter wants nothing to do with girly. Then third daughter was I pretty sure she came out pink and sparkley. Unfortunately we really can not buy her all the things from chasing fireflies that she dreams about. She would be tickled pink to receive that wish card. She hoards this catalog I found a stack of them under her bed.
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by Catherine
On December 4, 2011 at 4:30 pm
I have a granddaughter who is an angel she helps out with her older sister who has special needs. She is so good with her and has so much love for her that she never gets mad even though many times she has had her hair pulled. She has even been bitten a couple of times. Still she will climb right up on her. We have to tell her sometimes stay away from your sister right now if she is pulling hair. She tries to be the little mommy. I don’t know how a winner is picked, but she would flip for this gift card she Loves!! that store.Thank you and Happy Holidays.
by jessie love
On December 4, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Please pick me!
by Bonnie L
On December 4, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Would love to win this for my kids!
by Alexandra
On December 4, 2011 at 8:31 pm
so many gorgeous things!!!
by Sharmila
On December 4, 2011 at 10:18 pm
Would love to win this to buy family PJs!
by Jennifer C.
On December 5, 2011 at 1:34 am
Daily Entry 12/4
by Sharmila
On December 5, 2011 at 9:22 am
We love Chasing Fireflies clothes!
by Heather Hunt
On December 5, 2011 at 10:05 am
I LOVE CHASING FIREFLIES!!!
by Bonnie L.
On December 5, 2011 at 11:21 am
Can you tell I would love some great kid clothes?
by Heather Dalton
On December 5, 2011 at 2:03 pm
This would be fab! It’s really difficult to find quality play clothes for boys! I’d have to get the firefighter costume for my little guy! We’re building him a fire engine bed for Christmas so this would be perfect! Could give him the outfit for his birthday in February!
by Stacey Sanchez
On December 5, 2011 at 5:13 pm
I love the collection of Chasing Fireflies. I love seeing kids dressed up, my Maddie loves to dress up and wear pink. I would love to be able to get her something special before she grows out of the dressing up stage I am hearing about.
by B & H's Mom
On December 5, 2011 at 5:59 pm
Love, love, love Chasing Fireflies!!
by Jeannette
On December 5, 2011 at 8:14 pm
My baby is growing so fast, I’d love to update her wardrobe with some of these cute fashions!
by Stephanie scammell
On December 5, 2011 at 9:32 pm
Happy holidays everyone!
We love Chasing Fireflies!
Thank you!
by Kathy
On December 5, 2011 at 11:16 pm
Lovely clothing!
by Sarah
On December 6, 2011 at 12:15 am
Chasing Fireflies is full of gorgeous finds! The dresses are amazing!
by Jenny Loya
On December 6, 2011 at 5:37 am
Would LOVE to win this…I get SO excited when their catalog comes in the mail!!
by Bonnie L.
On December 6, 2011 at 7:39 am
Love the cute clothes!
by Erin Kelly-Boschen
On December 6, 2011 at 11:47 am
I would Love Love Love a Wish Card for Chasing Fireflies for my daughter, Cora! Their clothes are so amazing and fun! Their dresses are absolutely perfect for twirling around. What little girl doesn’t love that! Good luck to all!
by Aura
On December 6, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Chasing Fireflies has the most gorgeou clohting and accessories with a GC I can really dress my daughter like a princess
by Jennifer March
On December 6, 2011 at 3:28 pm
How to choose when all the clothing is adorable. My eight year old daughter and three year old son need Christmas outfits.
Jennifer March
by Nicole Sage
On December 6, 2011 at 4:18 pm
Chasing fireflies has such great cloths. Their halloween costumes are to die for… and the photography they use to model their items is outstanding! My daughter would love a $100 wish card to chasing fireflies!
by Miranda
On December 6, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Daily Entry…Would love to win this for my 3 boys! 12/06/11
by Amy Whelan
On December 6, 2011 at 4:44 pm
I would love to get this for my daughter, she’s wearing 25 days of christmas outfits and will still be my own doll for a few more years (she’s 6 months old)
by jennifer swogger
On December 6, 2011 at 4:45 pm
LOOOOve! =) my 5 month old would look very cute in her 6 month pics in these!
by Heather Sanders
On December 6, 2011 at 4:47 pm
I love dressing my daughter up in this type of stuff. I would love to win this for her! She turned 9 months yesterday!
by Heather Holloway
On December 6, 2011 at 4:49 pm
I would love to win this for my little man and just in time for the holidays.
by Jamir Myers
On December 6, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Love dressing my kids up for pictures! And for now, they love being dressed up!
by Lisa Walker
On December 6, 2011 at 4:54 pm
I love finding cute outfits for our 3 month old son. We’re enjoying playing dress up while we can:)
by jesika
On December 6, 2011 at 4:58 pm
ABSOLUTELY LOVE CHASING FIREFLIES!!!
by Sarah Vanderkooy
On December 6, 2011 at 5:00 pm
I am really enjoying the “dress up years” with my 11 month old. This wish card would be amazing.
by Stacey Sanchez
On December 6, 2011 at 5:00 pm
I love the costume selection at Chasing Firefiles. The girls dresses and bathingsuits are super cute too! I would love to be able to spoil my little one with the little red ruffle dress for christmas service this year!
by Emily
On December 6, 2011 at 5:02 pm
I live baby clothes especially dress up clothes!
by Deena Gallo
On December 6, 2011 at 5:03 pm
Those outfits are truly cute!
by Cassia Schmid
On December 6, 2011 at 5:10 pm
I love dressing up my baby girl, then I post her pics on Facebook so the whole family can comment and “drool” over her!
by Brenda
On December 6, 2011 at 5:18 pm
I have a little girl who would definitely do those clothes justice!
by Corey Crawford
On December 6, 2011 at 5:21 pm
After having an unsuccessful pregnacy, we fianlly got our princess Zoe (even though she is more a tom boy) she is still our princess. We chose the name Zoe because it means “life”. My husband and I are “older” parents. Infact, our Zoe has a nephew who is 2 1/2 months older then her. She is going to be 20 months and getting a few dresses into her closet, just may be the trick to turning our tom boy into a princess.
by emily rodriguez
On December 6, 2011 at 5:27 pm
I love dressing up my son!!! and taking pictures of him to give out for the holidays.
by Heather Hunt
On December 6, 2011 at 5:32 pm
Their christmas dresses are beautiful!
by Devika Shivpersaud
On December 6, 2011 at 5:34 pm
I have two little princesses, ages 3 mos and 6 yrs. I love to dress them up as much as I can. We don’t wait for special occassions as I know one day they’ll want to style themselves – so we make every day, every outing a special dress up day. My 6 yr old is in to bright colors and funky designs while I still get to make my 3 mos old my living doll! I cherish the memories we’re making.
by Daniella
On December 6, 2011 at 6:04 pm
I just got the Christmas catalog and would love to win so I can buy some things for my new little one for his first Christmas!
by Millie Houston
On December 6, 2011 at 6:42 pm
My little sweet pea, Julia, is only 13 months old but every time you put her in a dress, she is quick to show it off like she is something special! It is so cute!!! Chasing Fireflies has such beautiful clothes that I’m sure my little diva will definetly strut her stuff!
by Toni Yaple
On December 6, 2011 at 6:47 pm
Woohoo so excited to maybe win!
by Sandra Carroll
On December 6, 2011 at 7:18 pm
Beautiful clothing. I would have to get their portraits taken in clothing like this:)
by Emily Griffin
On December 6, 2011 at 7:40 pm
I would love to win this! I am expecting a little girl in February and money is tight. This would be a great help!
by cecily
On December 6, 2011 at 8:12 pm
I need this!!! After having 2 boys I finally have a baby girl – and a bunch of little boys clothes as hand me downs.
by Amy Martin
On December 6, 2011 at 9:42 pm
So cute!!! My fashionista of a daughter would love it all!!
by jeanne conner
On December 6, 2011 at 10:00 pm
These clothes are just the cutest ever!!
by Stephanie scammell
On December 6, 2011 at 10:22 pm
Awesome collection of toys and outfits! Thank you.
by Anna E
On December 7, 2011 at 7:26 am
What adorable outfits! Thanks for this contest!
by Bonnie L.
On December 7, 2011 at 8:13 am
I would love a wish card!
by Carla
On December 7, 2011 at 8:49 am
An attorney from my work always gets this magazine Chasing Fireflies. I love it, when It come here I always get to watch the magazine because all I see on it is beautiful things for my girl, my daughter is 6 months and would like to buy something for her. She is just a beautiful doll and everything they sale here is for beautiful dolls like my daughter.
I want to finally win something for her, she deserves it.
by Katy McCarthy
On December 7, 2011 at 12:10 pm
My 8-year-old son is a fashionista and would love the mod suit from Chasing fireflies
by Sharmila
On December 7, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Would like to win this so we can buy family PJs!
by Stephanie scammell
On December 7, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Happy holidays!! Thank you for the contest! Loooove Chasing Fireflies!!
by israel y
On December 7, 2011 at 2:05 pm
thanks for the chance to win
by Megan Cross
On December 7, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Ohhh would love to win this cardd!! My little boy is sooo fun to dress up and sooo cute!
by Alexandra Wong
On December 7, 2011 at 2:07 pm
These clothes are so nice! My toddler and infant would look adorable in them. Thanks for this great giveaway and happy holidays everyone!:)))))
by Heather Hunt
On December 7, 2011 at 4:29 pm
Please pick me! I have 3 kids I need to buy for and $100 would be a big help!
by Aura
On December 7, 2011 at 5:28 pm
we drool over the catalog and would love to have some of their clothing and toys
by Heather
On December 7, 2011 at 6:28 pm
would love to win! We love Chasing Fireflies!
by Kim Dunn
On December 7, 2011 at 7:10 pm
Love Chasing Fireflies!!
by Maribel Morales
On December 7, 2011 at 7:58 pm
The clothes are so cute. Chasing fireflies is amazing!
by Michelle
On December 7, 2011 at 8:25 pm
My new daughter is super cute – I wish I had the extra money to dress her up more!
by maggie kinnear
On December 7, 2011 at 10:57 pm
I love dressing up my son. I have been told that he must be my first as he is always so well dressed and clean, I found that comment funny but totally understood where she was coming from !
by Kerri Sevison
On December 8, 2011 at 12:57 pm
My Cousin told me about your store. I just got the catalog and HOLY MOLY I would LOVE to win!! My Son would love all of the cool stuff in your catalog! You obviously know what it means to be a kid!
by Jessica Hartshorn
On December 8, 2011 at 2:24 pm
The contest is now closed. Thanks for entering!
by Jake
On December 22, 2011 at 12:23 pm
This blog is the thing i have beginning seeing many other websites. You people are at the first of my journal of bests and i have gotten the motivation to start my own
by Connie Sahn
On December 27, 2011 at 8:23 pm
My nephew and his wife have just announced that they are going to be parents of TWINS! How cool this prize would be to win and give them as a gift!