…and home of Honeybunch! This charming online and brick & mortar shop is the next stop in our tour of Little Hero Capes retailers. Here are a few of the goodies that stock their virtual and physical shelves:

Clockwise: Bath Cupcakes, Dragon Tail dress-Up Costume, Blue Knit Hooded Cardigan, Baby Barbells,  Pink Car Seat Cover, Tree House

Honeybunch, info@honey-bunch.com, honey-bunch.com
3885 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON M9B 1L6

This adorable online shop was “born of a love of online shopping, stay at home mum-ism, the constant quest for unique children’s clothes and toys” and features a wonderful array of handcrafted and indie-designed wares for children. Your tour guides and shop namesakes are Monkeytail (a sock monkey) and his pal Wellington (a little dragon in yellow rain boots or “wellies”) who guide you through their happy collection of clothing, accessories, toys, books, music, party supplies and room decor. Here’s a sampling of what awaits you at MT&W:

Top to Bottom: Yellow & Raspberry Pettiskirt, Sock Monkeys, Official Toothfairy Kit, Fairy Door, Orange & Yellow Pettiskirt, What’s A Dragon Suitcase

“We have scoured every available magazine, online shop, blog and directory, every children’s store between here and Timbuktu (I even accosted random people on the street) in order to unearth many unique and original products for your children, and mine to enjoy… Yes, you will find some of the popular staples here. But you will also find rare gems and one off designer pieces that will set your children apart from the rest in the playground. I’ve tried to select products that stay true to the motto “Celebrating Kids Being Kids”. Its all about playing, great parties, funky and practical clothes and accessories, and not growing up too fast!” -Vicki, Owner of MT&W

…and I thought it would be fun to introduce you to some of these Little Hero Cape retailers. Today we’re flying to that lovely city by the bay San Francisco, CA and the little shop Mabuhay. This specialty boutique was created by Camille Guerrero Seiberling and named “Mabuhay” a Filipino greeting that means “long life”. Camille has filled her little shop with a selection of locally designed, stylish, handmade and eco-conscious clothes and toys for girls and boys, aged newborn to six years. Below are some of my favorites found on her companion online shop www.mabuhaykids.com.

Counter clockwise: Dante Beatrix Backpacks, view of the Mabuhay storefront,
Ape Hangers, Circle Dominoes, Soft Bowling Set

Camille’s son Griffin is the inspiration for many of the lovely items that grace her shelves and most afternoons you can find this mother/son duo tending the shop. If you’re fortunate enough to live nearby, by all means go visit! And if you reside farther afield, see a sampling of Mabuhay offerings on their web site.

Mabuhay mabuhaykids@gmail.com www.mabuhaykids.com
1195-A Church Street, near 24th in Noe Valley, San Francisco, CA 415.970.0369