100th Item Added! Cloth Diapering Handbook

This morning I added the 100th item to www.slingsandsacks.com! Just released; The Cloth Diapering Handbook replaces The Do It Yourself Cloth Diapering Handbook.

With over 12 styles of cloth diapers… 7 styles of covers… Over 15 ways to fold a diaper… Different ways to wash, store dirty and clean, use and care for your cloth diapers, learning to troubleshoot and problem solve, decipher conflicting advice and information from a multitude of websites… It's no wonder some people get overwhelmed with cloth diapering before they begin. It doesn't have to be this way. Thankfully, someone else has already done the research, experiments, learning and compiling of all this great information (while sharing her own experiences so you can learn from her mistakes!) into a single resource. With this book, you can read any time, anywhere and even take to the nursery with you to help you on your journey. All the information you need to get started is at your fingertips in the most comprehensive guide devoted to cloth diapering today. Quick Facts: * 8.5 x 11in., 126 pages printed front and back * Full color images * Step by step, detailed instructions and photo tutorials * Helpful forms and worksheets available in the back of the book * Professionally printed * Comb bound to allow for easy page turning and folding in half (spine is printed with title and other important info for easy finding on a bookshelf!) * New chapters on diaper making (including a long list of resources), potty learning and extensive expansion on existing chapters. * Includes the information listed below in "The Do It Yourself Cloth Diapering Handbook" section below plus much more. Also added was Diaper Maps, guide to folding diapers.

Mothering Magazine Subscriptions!

Mothering Magazine subscriptions are now available at www.slingsandsacks.com!
Mothering Magazine is the only magazine that addresses contemporary health, personal, environmental, medical and lifestyle issues in an upbeat, intelligent, compassionate and courageous way.
You will be able to read topics as diverse as circumcision, vaccinations, organic foods, childhood illnesses, home birth, ear infections, parenting teens, midwifery, and homeopathy!
No other parenting magazine compares.
A friend gave me a subscription to Mothering before Aiden was born and it really did change my life. I often wonder if I would have come around to my crunchy ways if not for the magazine (I'm certain I would have, but when?).

Organic Caboose Diaper Covers

I am so excited to finally have diaper covers on www.slingsandsacks.com! I searched high and low for a wahm who could supply me with covers, to no avail. Organic Caboose covers are high quality, organic!, and made in the USA so I hope that makes up for their lack of wahm-ness.

Organic Cotton Cover
Eco-Fleece Cover made from recycled soda bottles!
Organic Merino Wool Cover

Am I getting too spammy?

I'm sorry my blog has turned into nothing more than advertising new products, however I have spent so much time adding them to my site and creating that it seems as though these products have taken over my life :) Once I figure out how to resize pictures without PhotoShop, or convince my husband to give up his game long enough to fix it for me, I will start actually blogging again.
Time to add a new product post :)

Another Wrap Pre-Sale!

Bali Pink

Floral Pink & Black

Tropical Leaves Aqua

If you purchase a 5 yard long wrap in Tropical Leaves Aqua, Bali Pink or Floral Pink & Black 100% cotton knit jersey during my pre-sale, I will take $5 off the price! These will be priced at $35 regular retail so by ordering now, you will pay only $30 plus exact shipping. 5 yards is enough for most people to use for most or all carries. If you are interested, click here.

Pre-sale will end after 4 wraps are purchased, so if you want one, order soon!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Organic Cotton Wrap Pre-Sale!

Wraps are the most comfortable of baby carriers and slings for long term use and carrying heavy toddlers. Wraps distribute baby's weight across both shoulders and across your entire back. There is a learning curve when it comes to use, but after tying it once or twice, it becomes easy. I will be offering organic cotton and hemp wraps on www.slingsandsacks.com in the up coming month or two, however I have decided to have a pre-sale.

If you are interested in purchasing a 5 yard long wrap in Pistachio or Royal Blue 100% organic cotton knit, I will take $10 off the price! These will be priced at $50 regular retail so by ordering now, you will pay only $40 plus exact shipping. 5 yards is enough for most people to use for most or all carries. If you are interested, click here.

Pre-sale will end after 4 wraps are purchased, so if you want one, order soon!

Pistachio

Royal Blue

The Belly Hugger

The Belly Hugger is now available at www.slingsandsacks.com.

Fold down to keep cool on warmer days and wear it up while nursing to cover your postpartum belly. No need for expensive nursing shirts.

"Bridge the gap" between your pre-pregnancy shirts and jeans.

Post-Pregnancy
* Covers & keeps belly warm while nursing
* Soft cotton/spandex tube
* Wear under normal tops
* A great alternative to nursing shirts
* Looks like a layered T-shirt
* Available in a variety of sizes and colors

During Pregnancy
* Holds up unbuttoned pants before maternity clothes are needed
* Helps bridge the gap between your regular shirts and pants (lessen the need to buy special maternity T-shirts)

Invented by Moms, Tested by Moms, Produced by Moms, Made for Moms.

If you want to see some real talent...

Check out Calvin's most recent sewing projects. His work is amazing. The thought and time he puts into them truly shows. What a talented boy!

Blessed Baby Boutique opens May 8th

The Wilton WAHM Co-op is now 11 local moms strong. As I mentioned previously, we are opening a baby boutique in Wilton, Maine. May 8th is the big day! Blessed Baby Boutique will offer handmade cloth diapers (including Boo Bear Buns products), baby carriers (including my slings), Itsa Greener Clean laundry detergent, diaper bags, herbal bath & body products, new & second hand clothing, wooden toys and so much more. Services offered will include breastfeeding support, doula services, belly casting, baby wearing & cloth diapering 101, photography, personal training and yoga.

A week long celebration of motherhood is planned for the first week. On Tuesday May 8^th, bring your kids from 11-noon for Barefoot Books Story Hour. Cloth diapering 101 will be held Wednesday May 9th from noon-1. Bring your kids back Thursday May 10^th from 11-noon for Likable Recyclables Child Crafts. Friday May 11^th offers baby wearing 101 from 11-noon. Saturday May 12^th celebrate the birth of Blessed Baby from 10-noon with shower games and prizes. Stay for an open discussion from 1-3 on Modern Motherhood. Located at 346 Main Street, Blessed Baby is open Tuesday-Thursday 10-5, Friday 9-6 and Saturday 9-5. For more info, go to www.blessedbaby.org, contact me, or call 207-645-4MOM.

I have a ton of pictures but Photoshop is not working and I don't know how to resize them without it so all you get here is one, however there are more on my flickr page. If you look closely, you can see that my sister cut my hair short last week. Aiden got his first haircut too!