Another big, mandatory, one-day-only sale: Philly-based boys’ clothing designer Wonderboy hosts its semi-annual warehouse event this Saturday at its, um, warehouse in Frankford. Funky, tiny, rocker-ish Ts; slouchy small hoodies; wee, dark-rinse skinny jeans, cool reversible mini belts, and tons of awesome, vintage inspired little-man snap-downs (infant to boys’ size 10) will go for a fraction of their regular, not-so-cheap retail prices.

Miniature human males generally don’t need to do much to increase their rough-hewn adorable-ness. But a pair of contrast stitched khakis and a graphic print “Santorini” shirt can’t hurt. Arrive early. It won’t be the bright-flowered frenzy of Lilly. It’ll be rugged, stylish fun.

My nephew and niece are undeniably the cutest children in the world. There’s just no question. They’re also pretty darn lucky: Their aunt is a sucker for clothing, toys and books that will complement their cuteness, and, as of this Monday, she has a stunning children’s boutique within shouting distance of her studio apartment where she can purchase multiple gifts to spoil them completely, thereby ruining them for their parents. Yipee!

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Once upon a time, all the moms I knew were the women who had given birth to my friends. Now the moms I know are my friends. And let me tell you, giving cute Onesies is wearing thin. Enter Linu Boutique owner Karina Sotnik, who has thoughtfully designed an affordable line of crib linens in four modern color schemes (I love the white and sunny green). Sotnik says the linens — made with organic material without chemicals and dyes — are baby-skin-friendly and get softer with each wash. To go that extra gifting mile, ask about monogramming.

Price: $270 for a set, which includes fitted sheet, flat sheet, duvet cover and pillow sham.

1034 Pine St., 215-206-8547; linuboutique.com.