Posted on July 4th, 2009 by melmacchiavelli
Cloth diapering options have never been more plentiful – all-in-ones, prefolds, pockets, covers with Velcro closures, covers with snaps, inserts, liners – the list goes on and on. My first experience with cloth diapering was more than a dozen years ago and the options were limited to plastic pants with elastic leg openings and pins. [...]
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Posted on July 1st, 2009 by melmacchiavelli
Something I had forgotten from long-ago diaper changes with my daughter was the inevitable and often nose-pinching experience of disposing of solid waste, or dare I say poop. It’s a subject most of us try to avoid – poopy diaper changes after the introduction of solid food is downright unpleasant. Given my dislike for this [...]
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Posted on November 11th, 2008 by jenn
Special Beginnings Birth and Women’s Center will host its fall Natural Baby and Child Fair, Sunday, November 16 from 10 am to 4 pm. Local vendors will be on hand to offer their goods, just in time for the holiday season. Â It’s also a great opportunity to check out Special Beginnings and its array of [...]
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Posted on October 29th, 2008 by jenn
What do you get when you combine centuries of South Asian cultural wisdom, principles of organic lifestyle, and sweet graphics printed with eco-friendly dyes? The new online retail store and resource center, My Little Pakora. Â Started by mamapreneur Sonia Gupta, My Little Pakora celebrates multiculturalism and reflects the parallels – like natural foods, alternative medicine, [...]
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Posted on October 15th, 2008 by jenn
You may have read my recent post about Bumkins‘ super easy All-in-One diaper, and maybe you’re wondering what else Bumkins has to offer. Well, how about a bamboo diaper by Bambinex paired with a Bumkins’ signature cover? I could go on and on about the merits of bamboo, but I did that already (Bamboozle that [...]
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Posted on October 7th, 2008 by jenn
If you’re looking for one stop shopping for baby needs, Bumkins Finer Baby Products is a good place to start. They’ve got a plethora of products including bibs, bags, gift sets, and organic options. Â And that’s all in addition to the convenience and variety they offer in their cloth diapers. Bumkins pioneered the All-in-One cloth [...]
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Posted on October 1st, 2008 by jenn
Bamboo — it’s not just for pandas anymore. Due to its strength, durability, and speedy regeneration, this incredible plant has been used for centuries as a building material by cultures all over the world. Bamboo is an eco-friendly alternative to using conventional wood in everything from floors and fences to cutting boards and chopsticks. And [...]
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Posted on September 19th, 2008 by jenn
I don’t know how it works in your house, but in our family, Pema’s Papa is slightly less patient than her Mama when it comes to baby gear.  In fact, he can often be heard uttering the phrase, “Do you think the people who designed this have ever seen a baby?â€Â So, when he asserts that [...]
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Posted on September 11th, 2008 by jenn
I honestly cannot imagine how we made it through the first eight months of my daughter’s life without Bummis and their variety of colorful, cute, and effective diaper covers. Â We had been using the basic pull-on nylon pants and never had any complaints. Â They didn’t leave marks on her skin, they rarely leaked; they were [...]
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Posted on August 26th, 2008 by Gretchen
Every now again in a woman’s life she will find a dress that just suits her in a way that is just impeccable. For a little girl’s dress, it’s not just about the fit, but, the details: the print and length, ruffles and collars, buttons and bows all coming together in a way that is [...]
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