Spring has Sprung! Depending on where you live, this may mean rain, sunshine or even snow (like here in Utah). No matter what, spring weather can seem a little unpredictable at times. The best way to be prepared for whatever Mother Nature has in store is with the proper footwear. For this reason, we are very excited to announce our newest brand addition, Bogs Rainboots for Kids.

Bogs have long been known for their outstanding quality and value, comfort and waterproofness. These kids rainboots are amazing in snow, slush, rain or mud and with many great colors and patterns to choose from you’re bound to find a pair your kids are crazy about. Take a look and grab a pair of these great Bogs for Kids and be ready for spring conditions anywhere!

Why are Bogs for Kids so great you ask? Well, here are just a few reasons why these stand out as the best rain boots for kids:

1. Comfortable in temperatures from -30 degrees Fahrenheit

2. Easily removable Aegis antimicrobial footbed for easy washing

3. Rubber outside to easily wipe off and keep out mud, wetness and snow

So, don’t wait to grab a pair. Spring has arrived! Click here to shop all Bogs for Kids

It’s FRIDAY!  We hope that you all are receiving some of this amazing spring weather that we have been fortunate to have here in Salt Lake City and are heading out to enjoy it the weekend.  We’ve made it through the week to another Friday and wanted to wrap it up by sharing a few of our favorite finds, stories, videos, and projects with you!

Meet Straight Grain, and be careful you could get lost in this blog for hours.  These adorable styles and tutorials remind us that sometimes all you need is a needle and thread.

If only Halloween were tomorrow the adorable Etsy shop, The Whishing Elephant, would be the answer to our costume prayers.

Have you discovered Nuna?  If you haven’t, you must!  We’ve become complete obsessed with these design conscious products that are not just amazing functional and convertible but will also look great in your house.  We love all of their products but have been eyeing their Leaf for quite some time now.

This great DIY Utility Ottoman has made its way onto our weekend project list.  The perfect solution for toys, blankets, or odds and ends.  What projects have made your weekend list?

Hatch launches their spring collection for all of you prego mamas out there!

Craving soft and shiny hair for spring?  Check out this home beauty mask by the Beauty Department.

Kids today have is all.  All the talent that is!  If you missed this great piece on the Today Show be sure to check out the amount of talent packed into these tiny bodies, pretty impressive if we do say so.

Car dancing at it’s very best gave us a much needed laugh this week!

Toys from around the world.  This great photo editorial is worth the 5 minute break from your day to check out.

Enjoy!

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(*photo from fotoblog)

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I don’t know about you, but here in the AxlsCloset office we’re all feeling a little bit of spring fever.  But here in Utah the weather can be a little unpredictable.  Preparing for the day means layers of clothing.  You almost never know what to expect and it’s necessary to bring along clothes that can shield you from a random blizzard or that you can shed to enjoy a warm, sunny day in the valley.  So as we dream about far away beaches and palm trees, we’ll take some time to be realistic about preparing for spring.

We wanted to share some of our favorite spring discoveries with you to prepare you and your kids for the weather that lays head.  An adorable kids rain jacket that will keep your kid dry and happy is essential.  When we discovered little IMBUE, we had to share them with you.  Now a part of our Axl’s Market, these water repellent jackets come in bright, vibrant colors and are perfect for the spring.

 Our go-to’s for spring, also include this favorite among us at the office. The Girls Patagonia Torrentshell Jacket offers the Patagonia quality you trust with great H2No waterproofing with features such as a built in visor to shield rain and reduce glare.  Also check out The North Face Tailout Rain Jacket for babies…another great way to protect your kid from the rain.

As the weather starts to warm up, a light layer is all your kid needs sometimes. A great mid-weight piece for spring is the Patagonia Synchilla Cardigan for babies.  Soft, quick drying and generously sized for easy layering.

Spring also means you can finally venture outside to play, enjoying the sunshine and activity it brings.  Keep your kid mobile and happy with a longboard skateboard from GoldCoast. A local Salt Lake City, and California, based company, GoldCoast longboard skateboards offer kids a great way to get outside and enjoy the spring air.

 For those first days back at the park, prepare with one of Eco Vessel’s line of innovative BPA free water bottles and lunchboxes.  We’ve been digging on the cool features like the Eco Vessel Tea Strainer for boulder bottles and their line of insulated stainless steel water bottles.

So, come rain, shine or snow, prepare yourself for the spring adventures that lay ahead.

Have favorites of your own? Please share with us here!

Secret Confession- I’m kinda of obsessed with kids books and Dallas Clayton’s debut work did not disappoint. Encouraging kids to DREAM BIG and packed full of awesome illustrations, An Awesome Book has quickly become one of my favorites. I’ve included a few great illustrations from the book.

Dallas Clayton’s story of how he decided to write the book is pretty inspiring too. You can watch an awesome video about why he wrote the book here. (It’s okay if you get a little teary eyed watching it… I did.)

Reading this book brought back all the imagination of childhood and made me realize that at any age, it’s not too late to DREAM BIG!