This summer we challenged moms everywhere to roll up their sleeves and attempt to take the Appaman Monkey Bar Challenge. The participation “fee” was a $25.00 donation that went to Alex’s Lemonade Stand for Childhood Cancer. We called upon people to embrace their childhood and regain those muscles we all once had. Just under 100 people signed up and we were thrilled to be instrumental in getting women out on the playground, challenging themselves and goofing off with their kids in the name of charity.

To complete the challenge, participants are expected to send in a video of them on the bars. Here is Lynn’s video. She gave it her all. Check it out:

Thanks to all who participated!

Norway — Land of the Vikings, the Midnight Sun, and Appaman founder Harald Husum — is now home to Appaman’s first European retail venture. We’re thrilled to announce that our shop in Stanvanger is officially open for business!

The Stavanger store features a wall mural by graffiti artist Kim Stokke, who designed this awesome VW Beetle exclusively for Appaman (along with a miniature in-store version).

The Making of the Appaman Beetle from Appaman on Vimeo.

We are so excited to announce the expansion of Appaman into the world of showrooms. In January we opened a beautiful corporate showroom. We turned to the design savvy of Jennifer Ward of Minor Details to help build out the space and the result is fresh, fun and perfect for displaying Appaman. We then hired the lovely Stephanie Fishman to run said showroom. Stephanie is the perfect addition to the Appaman team. She has been in the children’s industry for many years and she is as sweet as she is smart so it is a very happy marriage. Come check us out at 33 west 34th St. Suite 308 or call for an appt. 212 695 0762. She can also be reached on email at stephanie@appaman.com.

Welcome aboard Stephanie we are happy to have you.