Archive for August, 2009

I’m Off to Place an Order for BabyLegs!

Monday, August 31st, 2009

I LOVE BabyLegs — I’m so excited to carry these. Honestly, I thought they were a bit silly when I first saw them — legwarmers for babies? But then I realized how practical they are, not to mention SUPER SWEET!

When you wear your baby, there pants often ride up so there teeny legs are exposed. In cooler weather, BabyLegs keep their legs covered and warm. In warmer weather, BabyLegs keep their legs protected from the sun.

I can’t wait to get these. They should be here in a couple weeks, I think, so check back to see the awesome ones that I picked. Or come by my booth at the Locke Street festival — fingers crossed that they come in time for that!!

Well, I’m off to place my order! Hurray!

Tags: accessories, babylegs, babywearing
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It’s Official! Daisy Days will be at the Upcoming Hamilton’s Baby Expo

Friday, August 28th, 2009

The Hamilton Baby Expo is being put on by Social Mamas and My Smart Hands Hamilton, with all proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House. Its a great cause, and I’m so pleased to be a part of this event!

Even better: I will be sponsoring the Breastfeeding Room/Changing Area, which is fantastic. I still breastfeed my daughter (yeah, if she has her way, she’ll be nursing for the next seven years), and I’m thrilled to support other women as they nurse their babies.

And EVEN BETTER: I will be giving workshops on cloth diapering and babywearing. Woohoo! I think this is going to be an awesome day!

For information on the expo, such as when and where, check out www.hamiltonbabyexpo.ca.

Tags: Baby Expo, baby wearing, cloth diapers, workshops
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More Happy Heinys on the way!!

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

I’ve just placed an order for more Happy Heinys — hopefully they’ll be here before the Locke Street Festival. (Last time they sat at customs for weeks!) I’m so happy at how well they’ve been selling, although I’m not surprised… they are so easy to sell. Who doesn’t want a cute, soft diaper that grows with your child? As soon as they come in, I’ll post an update here in the blog. Just a note — if you are looking for a specific colour that you don’t see in my store, please send me an email, as I can easily order them for you!

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Knitted Diaper Covers

Friday, August 21st, 2009

At the Festival of Friends, I had a few people ask if I sell diaper covers. I am currently looking into carrying some (and if you have any recommendations, I’d love your input!). I came across some REALLY nice wool diaper covers, but they seem pretty expensive, and, being a knitter, I figure it would be cheaper to make them myself.

I thought I’d start a list of patterns here, in case you’re interested too:
http://www.thoughtline.com/doodlesknits.thoughtline.com/
http://curlypurly.blogspot.com/

Tags: cloth diapers, patterns
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DIY Alphabet Magnets

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Okay, how cute are these do-it-yourself alphabet magnets? They are made by stamping letters onto pebbles — seems easy enough, and they look so nice!
http://www.playfulearning.com/Playful_Learning/Blog/Entries/2009/8/3_Pebble_Alphabet_Magnets.html
I can’t wait to make these with my daughter!!

Update: apparently the site owner has taken these down. As soon as I make some, I’ll be sure to post some pictures and instructions in case you want to do them too!

Tags: crafts, diy, toys
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Do I have to Dunk Dirty Diapers in the Toilet?

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Ew! While this used to be standard, it is no longer necessary. To read an excellent article on the best ways to clean your diapers, read http://www.diaperjungle.com/washing-cloth-diapers.html

Tags: cloth diapers
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Hold Your Baby Close – Link to Full Article

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

The article Hold your Baby Close by Anita Lincolne-Lomax (Babes in Arms) lists many benefits of babywearing for both mother and baby. To download a PDF copy of the article, visit: http://blog.babesinarms.com.au/2009/09/04/hold-your-baby-close-to-your-heart-%E2%80%93-the-many-benefits-of-babywearing/

To read a condensed version of the article, please stop by my tent at the upcoming Festival of Friends and pick up a copy. See you soon!

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Ring Slings by Sewfunky.ca

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

Ever have a website that you come back to again and again? That’s how it is for me and www.sewfunky.ca. Tanja makes the most beautiful things — I stumbled across her site when I was looking for cool baby dresses, and another time when I was looking for waldorf style dolls. How funny is it that I landed on her site yet again when I was looking for a ring sling to offer?
Needless to say, I snapped them up right away and the ring slings should be available on Wednesday or Thursday. These slings are beautiful and I know they will be snapped up quickly.
If you want to try them on in person, stop by my booth at the Festival of Friends this weekend. Look for the pony rides and the Reptile Man — we’re the next booth over. Yikes… I hope those aren’t free range reptiles!

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