How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Part 2

For years, the name Gerber has been a household name. It's hard to say the name "Gerber" without picturing an adorable, squishy, happy baby.

Not only does Gerber produce baby food, but they also own the rights to the name "Onesie."

As a matter of fact, any time you say or write the word "Onesie" you are referring to a trademarked brand!

The word "Onesie" has become such a commonly used generic household name for a one-piece baby bodysuit that many don't even realize that Gerber owns the right to that name. In fact, when you are talking about or referring to any "Onesie", Gerber brand or not, Gerber believes you are referring to their Onesies.

Who knew such a generic, simple, common word could cause so much trouble and problems???

About 2 years ago, we were contacted by a Gerber Lawyer asking us to "cease and desist" the use of the word "Onesie" in our website OR ELSE!

Our good friend, who happens to be a Lawyer, sent them a letter on our behalf and we didn't hear back from them for 2 YEARS!

That was only the beginning...

Who knew, 2 years later, this cuddly, happy, baby-loving, multi-million dollar company would care so deeply about sending our friendly, sweet, cuddly, baby-loving, create-your-own-onesie-business-to- support-husband-who-has-lost-his-job-and-is-going-back-to-school...OUT OF BUSINESS!!

A quick google search shows a lot of moms who have had the same problems with Gerber. One mom in particular said, "F@$% Gerber!!!" Well said, Sister...I know it's wrong, but her words give us comfort.

Long story short, Gerber, once again, asked us to "cease and desist" OR ELSE!

We had a few options:

1. Stop using Createaonesie.com, but we were #1 on the google search engine and were afraid of losing that business.
2. Gerber gave us the option of selling Gerber products on our website. However, Gerber "Onesies," in our opinion, are one of the worst one-piece bodysuits out there so that wasn't an option!
3. We could sell generic "Onesies" and refer to them as bodysuits and sell "Gerber Onesies" as well.
4. They would buy our domain name for the same amount we would get from collecting cans all day.
5. Let them sue us and try to fight saying the name is generic...like we have anything for them to profit from anyway!
6. Contact the media and dream about Good Morning America contacting us to come on their show to talk about how this multi-million dollar company is destroying the American Dream of a small mom and pop shop. All who watched would feel anguish for the young couple whose husband lost his job, had to move his family back in with his parents, and is trying to make ends meet while going back to school full-time and supporting his family. Can't you see it?!
7. No longer use the word "Onesie" and start all over...

Well, all seven options were great ideas...especially #6! After much thought, months of deliberation, and Good Morning America not calling, we opted to go with #7! After 5 years of running createaonesie.com that name is no longer. We built a new, cute website www.createabodysuit.com With good advertising on google, everything seems to be going well...we'll keep our fingers crossed!
Hasn't this summer been exciting? I know you're dying to find out more about my summer...stay tuned for news about the Slumber Party I attended and Michael and Anne's wedding!!

How I Spent My Summer Vacation: PART I

It's hard to believe that 3 years ago I was cradling this little boy in my arms and rocking him to sleep. Now, I can hardly get him to hold still long enough for a hug and a kiss!
He, of course, wanted a TRANSFORMER birthday party and so I did as I was told and in Blake's words "made the best TRANSFORMER cake EVER!"
Soon after turning 3, I decided to FINALLY take the plunge and potty-train Blake. Why is potty-training always so dreadful? Oh, because it is!!!

We won't go into details about the potty-training, but he is done and he is officially a "Big Boy" now! Yay! I have been changing diapers for the last 7+ years...it's amazing to not have anyone in diapers anymore...w00-hoo for me!
We also participated in the 4th of July parade and Pioneer parades here in town...both holidays are very festive here!
The boys had a blast running for candy and dancing in the street.
Oh, and POP ROCKS...you can't celebrate either one of these holidays without them. Luckily, their Uncle Michael hasn't shown them how to pop them in someones ear yet...ha ha (remember that Michael!)

Onto other exciting news...our Vinyl Wall Lettering website is complete!
Feel free to check it out www.iwallvinyl.com Since completing our website we have been contacted by Albertsons and will be providing wall lettering for up to 300 stores! YEAH!

We're still trying to figure out how we're going to handle all of the volume once orders start piling in, but we are VERY excited about this news and anxious to share it with you all!
And, last...the most exciting part of my summer...(drumroll, please!) Posing for SHAPE magazine!

Yeah, I wish! Devon has been taking some Digital Imaging classes and used me as his guinea pig. I have to admit, I do appreciate the digital enhancements (if you know what I mean) and the flawless, perfectly glowing skin!
As you can see, my little blogging peeps, we have had a very exciting summer! I know you've missed me, so stay tuned for Part II of How I Spent My Summer Vacation.

Here's a sneak peek..."Slumber Parties" and "F*$@ Gerber!"