We're Back!

It was great, it was fun. We got to meet with some lovely Mommas that inspire us and have formed some great relationships....meaning....more cool mom made new STUFF!

We brought back with us a great new product called the CUSKIBOO made from bamboo, this lovey is designed to stimulate awareness of mom and dads familiar aroma. Given out to all premature baby's at BC Children's Hospital. Super absorbent wicking up all the scents, passing them back and forth. Come see them in store they are super cute!


We also picked up our very large DOLLY N' BOO order, those cute little reversible grow with me dresses, handmade in Vancouver...it was hard to choose they are all so beautiful, they sell fast so if you have always wanted one...get the first pick.

And while we were away.... The large Grimms order we were waiting for arrived! So more beautiful wooden open ended natural toys and blocks.

Come in and see us and the new treasure arriving daily....and new ideas are on the rise.

Happy Fall!

Wish us Luck!

Today we are packing up and getting ready for our early start tomorrow. The Store will remain open, we are lucky to have our trusty staff member Jesse to hold the fort down while we are away.

Thanks for your support, pictures will be posted when we return!

Have a great weekend!!

Iddy Biddy Steps for a Greener World

Imagine a world where we have taught environmental sustainability as a fundamental concept to our children –
just as we teach shapes, colors, letters and the importance of saying "please and thank you."




Idbids

We have Lola, Waverly and Scout

You own the fun little Organic Stuffed guys on their own or in a kit containing
a story book, nature field guide, reward program and a organic cotton backback!
Now in each kit, kids are able to take their Idbid friend online and take their Iddy Biddy Step to help protect our Earth...

Coming Soon.... (this week)

Growing

We are growing. We are carrying more and more new wonderful open ended toys, natural, local and organic. We love this business and the blessed feedback we get. So here are a few more great things on our shelves



Under the Nile offers an alternative to conventional cotton apparel and toys. All products are made from 100% handpicked organic cotton, without the use of pesticides or chemicals throughout the entire production process. Grown exclusively in Egypt, the products reflect the extremely soft and durable features that Egyptian cotton is known for. Under the Nile's dyeing process uses metal-free or vegetable dyes. Accessories such as buttons and zippers are made from organically friendly elements such as wood, shell or nickel-free metals.








Come on in and see the beautiful line of organic dolls and toys, we even have some sweet Premie footies!

Cool Stuff...

Today we have...


Burley Solo Bike Trailer.."mint" condition

Bumbo seat, green

Little Tikes play kitchen

Safety First bath seat

Kidco Tent

Chariot Infant Sling, for trailers

And of course....a pony on a stick ;)


Have a great day!!

My Handy Little Sling

Have you checked out our amazing Sewfunky Ring Slings? Organic, Raw Silk, Hemp and Linen, Canadian MOM Made, Stainless Steel Rings and the most comfortable supportive pleats for your shoulder.

While I was recently in Nanaimo I used my Sewfunky sling as a..

1. Carrier for my 14 month old(of course)
2. Belt to strap her to a cafe chair(no highchairs)
3. Change mat, I knew she wouldn't pee on it, I just didn't want her on the icky changetable in the public restroom
4. Blanket for nursing in the cool breeze by the Nanaimo Marina
5. Washcloth, a little Momma spit and voila her hands are clean from the dusty rocks at the park
6. A drying towel..who needs to cut trees for paper towels when you have a Sewfunky Sling...not us!

Come on down and try one out....Not all Slings are created equal, Sewfunky's are comfortable and easy to use, even for toddlers..



Dads love them too!



Snug and cozy, close to Mommy..

Enter to Win.....

We are giving away 2 weekend passes to the Vancovuer Island BabyFair in Victoria, Sept 26th and 27th. We are Exhibiting this year and would love you to come too!

Yes Victoria is a long ways away but you have big bang for your buck, there will be great shopping, Bobs and Lolo and the Kerplunks!
Fun games like baby crawling races and quest speakers.

This event is very family friendly with Baby Change Rooms and Comfortable Nursing Areas.

The Fair is held at Pearkes Arena which is the building behind Old Navy just off the Highway.

We went to the Nanaimo Fair last spring , and it was alot of fun!

So now to enter to win....Tell us your favorite summer hang out in the Valley.
You can enter via email, blog post or in store.

Contest closes September 18th - In case we have to mail the tickets out.

Good Luck!!

http://www.vancouverislandbabyfair.com/index1.cfm

Fall is on it's way..Back to School

Chilly and wet, leaves changing colors, Fall and Back to School, needless to say our family is already planning our winter getaway!

But if you are planning the fall wardrobe, we have our store well stocked for the older school aged kids. Shopping Consignment lessens your environmental footprint as well as saving you some cash. And what a great lessen to teach the kids too.

Grey Tags 25% off and White Tags are 50% off

Some other great items include;

Play Kitchen, with food
MEC Happy Trails backpack
Double Stroller, Safety First
Junior Bike
Playpen
Highchair
MACLAREN Volo stroller!

See you soon! Remember our Washroom, Changetable and Nursing Chair are open to the PUBLIC.

Mothering Magazine does it again

The Politics of Diapers

http://www.mothering.com/green-living/politics-diapers