Ok, it was almost 90 degrees here today, and quite humid, so it seems almost silly to be talking about a fleece poncho. But, by the time the contest is over and the winner receives their poncho, chilly late-August nights will be here, along with some breezy beach evenings and so on. So it’s time!

I fell in love with these ponchos when I first saw them at The Growing Tree in Kennett Square. Right now, that is the only place besides online, that you can purchase them. Well, local fairs & festivals too. I bought my niece the so-very-cute brown, pink and white combination with a mushroom embroidered on the front. Unfortunately my diva niece won’t pose for a photo so that my sister in law can send it to me. Trust me, it is very cute and she gets asked about it all the time.

These are great for so many occasions, like:

–In the car, you can slip them on over top of the carseat straps and such, so you don’t have to buckle in all the bulk of a winter coat.

–In-between weather, the “do I or don’t I need to wear a jacket?” type of weather.

–Breezy nights on the boardwalk, or camping or other summer activities where it may get chilly at night.

—special needs kids! Parents, you really need to look at this! With these ponchos, you’re not dealing with the fuss of sleeves and buttons and zippers, in addition to worrying about feeding tubes, 02 tubes, wheelchair apparatus and other inconveniences. And if you have a fussy kid who resists getting in/out of things, this is just a quick slip over the head and done!

Here are some great photos of what Precious Ponchos has to offer. And we’re giving one away!