Musings

If you were to take a peek into anyone’s closet, you would be sure to find at least one pair of jeans. Whether they are a classic “blue jean” or another facet of the versatile denim fabric, jeans have certainly...

Once your little ones are perfectly outfitted in some of our great boys and girls outdoor apparel, you are ready for your first Letterboxing hike! Not sure what to wear? Don’t worry. Head on over to our How to Hike With the Whole Family...

Tocoto Vintage will have your little one feeling special while wearing these beautiful garments. With a closet full of Tocoto Vintage they will always have an amazing outfit that will be unique and stylish by mixing and matching prints, textures,...

Springtime is here! For baseball fans, that equates to the most exciting time of the year. Whether you’re adventuring to Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium, Oriole Park, Dodger Stadium, Busch Stadium, Safeco Field, PNC Park, or my personal favorite- Fenway Park,...

Cue the celebrations and family photos, wedding season has arrived. For such special occasions, finding comfortable yet flattering clothes for all members of the family is essential. Here at Mini Ruby, we offer a wide selection of formal dresswear, perfect...

Picture this: You can feel the warm sun soaking into your skin while your toes dig into the soft sand. You take a deep breath and can smell the salty ocean air. Then you take a sip of your favorite...

As Mother's Day approaches, please allow us to share our Mother's Day haiku:

"Motherhood"
A dream of soft cries
Smiles and trials abound
You are my best friend

        - Mini Ruby Contemporary Childrenswear

Plan a family hiking trip as the warm weather approaches and the longer days allow you to get those little ones outside to enjoy some fresh air and expend some of that boundless energy. One of the best ways to enjoy the great outdoors...

And just like that, they are tweens and teenagers. The reality is that they grow up so fast. We vividly remember the first day they came home from the hospital, bundled up in the swaddle that we had just learned...

Ask anyone how they got into fishing and you are guaranteed to get an answer like, “I’ve been doing it since I can remember” or “my dad would always take me out when I was little” or “my grandparents got...

Nellystella’s collection of delightful girls dresses are designed with colorful touches, the finest materials, and contemporary style. For any gathering with family and friends, dress up with beautiful girls dresses and styles to create special memories for all. This season, new colors and prints...

Look forward to Spring with new baby clothes and baby styles by Petit Lem. Petit Lem focuses on classic baby styles in adorable prints with both comfort and durability in mind. This new collection has a variation of patterns and...

As you prepare for your winter outdoors adventure, it is important to be prepared whether you are skiing, sledding, snowshoeing or simply exploring the great outdoors. Ensuring your kids have the correct layers will certainly make or break an outdoor...

As the warm weather approaches and friendly outdoor gatherings begin, we see all the wonderful smiles on our friends' and families' faces. Whether you are at a beautiful wedding celebrating loved ones or attending a birthday party and spreading cheer,...

National flags hang from the ceiling of a gymnasium in a local town signifying the international and universal appeal of the sport of gymnastics. My kids take gymnastics at this gym, and as I watch the kids tumble, jump, climb and occasionally wave at me through the glass with big, proud smiles, I'm filled with admiration and respect for the sport. 

As this school year comes to a close, we race towards summer with a pent up fervor for spending time with family and friends, longer days, time outdoors and simply put, emerging into the light of day. We thirst for summers past at the beach, family cookouts and all of summer's delights. 

Mini Ruby is delighted to partner with Room to Grow, a non-profit family-focused organization dedicated to birth and parenting support and coaching. Room to Grow’s program combines three proven forms of family support: personalized parent coaching, free baby items, and connections to community resources. 

The following poem appeared in the April 5,2021 issue of the New Yorker. This poem gives us pause and allows us to press the brake pedal and have a look in the rear view mirror of time. As parents, we often reflect on our own experiences and consider what kind of future we want for our kids.

Picture this. 

You’re working late at home while your partner is relaxing after a long day of work. Your kids are either running amok or have tucked themselves away in their bedrooms. 

Sound familiar?

Welcome the return of warm weather and days spent under the sun with the Spring/Summer 2021 collection from premium Danish children’s fashion brand, MarMar Copenhagen. MarMar’s styles are classic meets quirky, marrying sophisticated silhouettes, unique details, functionality, and comfort. This season’s collection will carry your little ones from the first bloom of Spring through the dusks of high Summer.

As warm weather inevitably creeps up from around the corner, Mini Ruby Contemporary Childrenswear provides a wide selection of stylish and contemporary kids swimsuits, rashguards, bathing suits and boardshorts. Including styles from Stella Cove, RVCA, Munster Kids and Maaji, find a wide array of colorful kids swimsuits for any day at the pool or beach.