BabySteals has come a long way, baby! Three years ago we had just launched our second steal ever. The whole show was run by owners, Rett and Jana, and web designer, Emily M. All orders were shipped from the humble stores of Jana’s basement and our Facebook page and loving community of moms didn’t even exist.

With a little inspiration and a lot of passion for quality business, three years later we find ourselves with four websites run by Steal Network, a crew that ships thousands of orders per day, 38 employees, and a huge online community we couldn’t live without.

We’re standing up tall as we draw a three-year tick mark on the BabySteals growth chart. Here is a timeline of where we’ve been in the last three years.

We are truly humbled by the support, excitement and authenticity you bring to our site everyday. Without all of you amazing mamas, we wouldn’t be here or have been able to grow nearly so tall. A very big thank you to all our customers!

And in case you didn’t see it, here is a sweet surprise BabySteals moms from all over the U.S. and Canada put together for us. Thanks to Signing Time for the birthday music in this video.

When BabySteals first launched, the BabbaCo BabbaCover was one of our very first steals! So much has changed since then, but we sure do still love their products.

One of their great new products is their BabbaMat! It’s a self-inflating, multi-functional mat for children at several stages — infant tummy time, diaper changes, nap time, trips to the park or beach, or toddler play time. Measuring 36″x52″, it even has enough room for the entire family on outings.

No more lugging heavy blankets around or limiting yourself to carpeted areas. Simply twist the easy open valve and it will self-inflate with a 2″ cushioned foam surface (not just air) in 3-5 minutes without blowing, pumping or batteries. Great to use indoors, outdoors, at Grandma’s house, or wherever the adventures of life take you. Made of PVC-free material, it’s nontoxic and totally safe for your baby too.

With that much versatility and convenience, who wouldn’t want one of these fun mats? Before we blow out our birthday candles, we have another giveaway — one lucky mama will win a BabbaMat of her own!

To enter, answer the following questions.

First Name

Contest ends Sunday May 1, 2011 at 11:59pm MDT. Winner announced upon notification and will be chosen with random.org. The contact information you provide will not be shared and will only be used to notify winners. Click here to read our full privacy notice. Winnings are not for resale. Winner will receive prize after manufacturing of product is complete. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Participation open to U.S. and Canadian residents 18 years or older. One entry per person.

BabySteals birthday is particularly sentimental to us here at Steal Network because not only does it mark three years for our site, but since BabySteals started it all, it is the anniversary of Steal Network as well.

Since we’re celebrating threes, we’re lighting the last candle for a third Surprise Steal!

The question is, can you get the answer right to find the link?

What are the three magic words that make up the Steal Network’s slogan?

a. It’s a STEAL!

b. we wow women

c. we send joy

It’s our party and we’ll steal if we want to. It’s 3:33 so it seemed like ripe time for another Surprise Steal! Here’s a hint: we are throwing a party, eating some cake, and not even making a mess, baby!

Hurry before it’s gone — Lil Diner Surprise Steal!

~Lil Diner Surprise Steal~
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Want to see what birthday week looks like at Steal Network?

We wish you all could be here with us at our headquarters to celebrate this exciting week. We’ve heard your requests to see behind the scenes and meet the crew, so I made a video that does a little of both. I will take you on a speed tour of the Steal Network headquarters and introduce you to some of the staff that make all the *magic* happen. Because some of us work remotely you won’t get to meet all the amazing peeps, but you can put names to a few faces.

A special thanks to our friends at Signing Time for providing us with some great background music.

And now make sure your seats are in an upright and locked position and strap on your safety belt — let’s start the tour!

Uh oh! We found two of our steals sneaking around together in the BabySteals warehouse, and well, they made a baby — a totally adorable, ultra comfortable baby!

Two of the most-desired names in baby industry, ERGObaby and Petunia Pickle Bottom, have joined forces to bring you all the incredible comfort of Ergo carriers in the stunning Petunia Pickle Bottom prints you lust after. With an expected due date of May 2011, these beauties give you style and comfort from two of the most-trusted brands for baby.

One lucky winner will be one of the very first to carry her little one in such coveted style when these are available next month. As a special birthday treat, we are giving away one Petunia Pickle Bottom ERGObaby carrier in the print of their choice! With three gorgeous designs to choose from, mom and baby will surely be the envy of many!

To enter, answer the following questions in this form.

First Name

Contest ends Sunday May 1, 2011 at 11:59pm MDT. Winner chosen with random.org and announced upon notification. The contact information you provide will not be shared and will only be used to notify winners. Click here to read our full privacy notice. Winnings are not for resale. Winner will receive prize after manufacturing of product is complete. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Participation open to U.S. and Canadian residents 18 years or older. One entry per person.

It’s almost time to start celebrating. The decorations are up and guests are ringing the doorbell, but we’re not lighting the candles quite yet. Our third birthday is April 28 and we can’t wait to share all the fun in store for this whole week — we have all sorts of surprises up our sleeves! Stretch out those stealing fingers because I guarantee we have some incredible steals coming your way.

Beyond the regular excitement of the 9am and 9pm steals on our home page, you will find most of the entertainment posted on the blog, our Facebook page and Twitter, so be sure to stay in touch. Find a stealing buddy, set up mobile alerts from Twitter, or take some of these other tips for stealing on the go, because you won’t want to miss a beat!

Get ready for your first taste of frosting — the first birthday steal, brand new to BabySteals, starts tonight at 9pm MDT.