tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19518818349220327602024-03-13T18:19:48.061-07:00True CuddlesJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01536465921136997479noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-72399701885798301852009-01-03T11:44:00.003-07:002009-01-03T11:48:21.354-07:00A New Year... A New Blog!<p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;">Why not ring in the New Year with a fancy new blog?!</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#999900;"><strong>…And welcome the new year in true True Cuddles style.</strong></span></p><p align="justify">Yes, friends, because of you, we’re no longer taking wee baby steps, we’ve gone from crawling to walking in record time, and we’re cherishing every single moment.</p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.truecuddles.ca/">Our new digs</a> will allow us to build the<strong> True Cuddles community</strong> exactly how we envision for all of our loyal cuddlers and give us lots of room to stretch out for many new readers and sponsors join us!</p><p align="justify">We genuinely appreciate all of your <strong>support & feedback</strong> and are looking forward to more cuddles with you in 2009!</p><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;"><span style="font-size:130%;">See you there.<br /><a href="http://www.truecuddles.ca/">{click here}</a></span></span></p><p align="center"> </p>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01536465921136997479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-59151545867993202882009-01-01T08:00:00.001-07:002009-01-01T08:03:43.920-07:00Happy New Year!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1qtytBWT0GRL8kTOAit3WnwFkbCJgEiK9BKLLxYtG7jM3unGtDV0DuT6Gc3J6_NFPVrMdCjFi5E8sbcULSU_YrhiC8aFKzo7C4A0vDxT644G1seBb4ztH3t-9uWlkpefpS-Tpd8RxoP4/s1600-h/HappyNewYear.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285062424562880370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 230px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1qtytBWT0GRL8kTOAit3WnwFkbCJgEiK9BKLLxYtG7jM3unGtDV0DuT6Gc3J6_NFPVrMdCjFi5E8sbcULSU_YrhiC8aFKzo7C4A0vDxT644G1seBb4ztH3t-9uWlkpefpS-Tpd8RxoP4/s400/HappyNewYear.gif" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:180%;color:#33ccff;">Welcome 2009!</span></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01536465921136997479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-63643869623117959312008-12-31T09:30:00.006-07:002008-12-31T09:47:25.080-07:00Cuddly Top Five.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgziGfkvOK4RXhbUT3mrMbNCXEe_pgpI5V2ZSKUu7Df2YKT3Kp3PcshLdl_MfSNePF73pUDVJTnkx8tSlGyviywviLRvgeXqokQqO87ONWWg6fKl-UJA_nkB2CqmeqlUeTMn8EpE4-CIGo/s1600-h/1-bullet.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285995144984435570" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 83px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 80px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgziGfkvOK4RXhbUT3mrMbNCXEe_pgpI5V2ZSKUu7Df2YKT3Kp3PcshLdl_MfSNePF73pUDVJTnkx8tSlGyviywviLRvgeXqokQqO87ONWWg6fKl-UJA_nkB2CqmeqlUeTMn8EpE4-CIGo/s400/1-bullet.gif" border="0" /></a> <strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">Mixin' & Matchin'.</span></strong> <a href="http://www.ciciartfactory.com/gallery/index.html#"><span style="font-size:130%;">"Lotsa" line</span></a> of products give you...well, <strong>lots of options</strong>! We think, big space or small, you can make any arrangement work - one square on its own, as a trio, two by two grid, etc. <em><strong>Psst! They are also on sale but it ends TODAY. <a href="http://www.ciciartfactory.com/gallery/index.html#">Check out the 1 + 1 = 3 sale here!</a></strong></em><br /><br /><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMeC7ch5bcP9Itk_zxSZrnCltakXDvTX0WKIbsaf3OFXYBYdsY6JW6aB0_P751ynCmwkPr8SDEZLXJ-zbNwPcetew3HXhaL8Y4TF89Rp30y5YpU9KGFpSMypHWNYkSlPig8xHdkWdZ5gc/s1600-h/2-bullet.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285995209585606738" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 83px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 80px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMeC7ch5bcP9Itk_zxSZrnCltakXDvTX0WKIbsaf3OFXYBYdsY6JW6aB0_P751ynCmwkPr8SDEZLXJ-zbNwPcetew3HXhaL8Y4TF89Rp30y5YpU9KGFpSMypHWNYkSlPig8xHdkWdZ5gc/s400/2-bullet.gif" border="0" /></a>True Talent.</span></strong> <span style="font-size:130%;">Liz Clay</span> is the amazing artist behind Cici Art Factory. As a graduate of Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design in Vancouver, Liz has had numerous solo and group shows. Formerly represented by <strong><em>Onepointsix Gallery, </em></strong>her work is in various collections including the Canada Council Art Bank.</div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6C_DcxxKSVejFFUrCdDhYPMgYNAjNim1Y2AbsepoFwDxh-m4CleHDQord-cRBMpyK5rzn7A8VHix33Ts3-uIVaqJAV-JidvWYCyuaQ1G6HqOUtWzHhzjQqQnu6j4SWzrk_TZWfDkHPc/s1600-h/3-bullet.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285995261452844882" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 83px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 80px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6C_DcxxKSVejFFUrCdDhYPMgYNAjNim1Y2AbsepoFwDxh-m4CleHDQord-cRBMpyK5rzn7A8VHix33Ts3-uIVaqJAV-JidvWYCyuaQ1G6HqOUtWzHhzjQqQnu6j4SWzrk_TZWfDkHPc/s400/3-bullet.gif" border="0" /></a>Little eyes, Chunky paint.</span></strong> We keep referencing this <strong>charming concept</strong> because we buy into it whole-hearteadly. CiCi Art Factory believes little eyes deserve to see the chunky paint, pure pigment and clean design of original art.</div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgJc3Bdw-89lggQej6_HkMWdpdDwJAjlJdIfx-UoDqWWhgSVDq6bSR7Cu0Hf-yg1jDzf4h4eDSaFWZs3dTOtDtl4_zHvl8ECBKsQEuOZW3R0gZG5HXAp0Hg8vn-N9Yzn0Vq4lKQABtjJQ/s1600-h/4-bullet.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285995329715812194" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 83px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 80px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgJc3Bdw-89lggQej6_HkMWdpdDwJAjlJdIfx-UoDqWWhgSVDq6bSR7Cu0Hf-yg1jDzf4h4eDSaFWZs3dTOtDtl4_zHvl8ECBKsQEuOZW3R0gZG5HXAp0Hg8vn-N9Yzn0Vq4lKQABtjJQ/s400/4-bullet.gif" border="0" /></a>Earth Friendly.</span> </strong>Ci Ci Art Factory uses <strong>eco-conscious painting products</strong> such as organic/hemp weave canvas, stretcher bars from BC lumber, low VOC primer and quality artists paints from a family-run Canadian company.</div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff9900;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnhl8d3QTdkoFHkIHrcxxiv32qKytO7gLS0VSEcxs4HGN58A3qwQ7VsnAIp0JfFgdMRwJgqFXJgguKkRUV8bkDvHC2D9WkxlD44yGVAbDjCw-u6n8UOA93YyHeUgP8ycqs8DBRyZ3jOHA/s1600-h/5-bullet.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285995408275705714" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 83px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 80px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnhl8d3QTdkoFHkIHrcxxiv32qKytO7gLS0VSEcxs4HGN58A3qwQ7VsnAIp0JfFgdMRwJgqFXJgguKkRUV8bkDvHC2D9WkxlD44yGVAbDjCw-u6n8UOA93YyHeUgP8ycqs8DBRyZ3jOHA/s400/5-bullet.gif" border="0" /></a>One-of-a-kinda.</span></strong> If you have a little bit of extra room in your decor budget, order yourself a 16 x 16 personalized portrait. Customize the hair color, eyes, and skin tone of the character to <strong>match your wee one</strong>, choose one of <strong>12 whimsical adventures</strong>.</div><div align="justify"></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15221772419926230782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-35556008968420134292008-12-30T08:00:00.002-07:002008-12-30T09:06:49.651-07:00Mabel's Labels Giveaway Winner!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheYHnqYcjUkLb0Xv-d-612mQyo2HYwwtNBbbYP4U-K0tNhskwMrs5j-v9op0rU2_AcGFJV0EbOR-eWR6DVVVNkWMHWSOkU1Xzm-1hbP4pGS7qo0axy3HS1UQUIk6K3gWNioUC0O3kc6fg/s1600-h/MabelsWinner.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285052329703445842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 364px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 198px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheYHnqYcjUkLb0Xv-d-612mQyo2HYwwtNBbbYP4U-K0tNhskwMrs5j-v9op0rU2_AcGFJV0EbOR-eWR6DVVVNkWMHWSOkU1Xzm-1hbP4pGS7qo0axy3HS1UQUIk6K3gWNioUC0O3kc6fg/s400/MabelsWinner.gif" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Kristen S. of Palo Alto, CA</span><br /></span></strong></span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">Congrats and enjoy your Camp/School Pack from Mabel's Labels! </span></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>{Winner was selected at random using the Random Integer Generator from Random.org}</em> </span></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01536465921136997479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-5403802139326348292008-12-29T07:55:00.005-07:002009-01-02T16:17:33.985-07:00Cuddle of the Week: Cici Art Factory Print Collections<p></p><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;"></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6666;">Looking for a more affordable way to decorate your child’s room?</span><br /></span><strong><em>These charming print collections are the answer.</em><br /></strong><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">Cici Art Factory's wall art</span> will beautify and enhance your<br />nursery, bedroom, and playroom with <span style="color:#ff9900;">whimsical themes</span> and <span style="color:#ff9900;">bold originality.</span> </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><span style="color:#33ccff;"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">We're offering two exclusive collections of three prints;</span></span></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">"Wit & Whimsy"</span> </div><div align="center"><em>and </em><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">"Escape From The Circus"</span> </div><p align="center"><a href="http://truecuddles.myshopify.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Cici Blog" src="http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp328/truecuddles/CiciBlog2.gif" border="0" /></a></p><div align="center">Inspired by her three daughters, <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">Liz Clay</span> is the amazing artist behind <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">Cici Art Factory</span>. Recently, we've also highlighted Liz's art through our<br /><strong>featured mom-preneur interview</strong>, so be sure to <a href="http://www.truecuddles.com/2008/11/featured-mom-preneur-liz-clay-of-cici.html" target="blank">read up on her here</a> if you haven't already! </div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">We hope you <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff6666;">love</span> </span>them as much as we do!<br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://truecuddles.myshopify.com/" target="blank"></a><span style="color:#ff6666;">Sorry! I've already been cuddled.</span><br /><em>{I'm all sold out.}</em> </p><p align="center"> </p>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01536465921136997479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-62901195605845766212008-12-24T10:00:00.002-07:002008-12-24T11:05:18.181-07:00Happy Holidays!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMk9amEziQ2HAzsmwbtCJic9dRgbgs4JWePDrXTEoyYUERl5rgwAhd5MtSgk7KtKLZHU2CXRQH1eoxlLOk6ocHyOdn_M6N8G3R5jdWTzOe_bf_FjIkrFWnyr_3PkH2gk2eNunPqjP5CqA/s1600-h/HappyHolidays.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282821735517097858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 185px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMk9amEziQ2HAzsmwbtCJic9dRgbgs4JWePDrXTEoyYUERl5rgwAhd5MtSgk7KtKLZHU2CXRQH1eoxlLOk6ocHyOdn_M6N8G3R5jdWTzOe_bf_FjIkrFWnyr_3PkH2gk2eNunPqjP5CqA/s400/HappyHolidays.gif" border="0" /></a><div align="center">We wish you the <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">cuddliest of holidays<br /></span>filled with<span style="font-size:130%;"> <span style="color:#999900;">warmth, joy</span></span> and <span style="font-size:130%;color:#999900;">laughter!</span></div><br /><div align="center"> </div></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15221772419926230782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-1188723019455544252008-12-24T08:38:00.003-07:002008-12-24T11:03:23.477-07:00Cuddly Top Five.<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhcX-XYlTNysOK3iccRHPrY-NL81sG4DfmXghVzfAxY1K3seoleci8BsoVY6EaoUw7y44KWOFC9rTcKN5RRFPJlfvSHiYLktqgFd-waucL1LV-t8Ldq1ohSFeFey_DJqP2HcmJ53FIcIY/s1600-h/TravelingPeaTopFive.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281620883777179330" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 315px; height: 233px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhcX-XYlTNysOK3iccRHPrY-NL81sG4DfmXghVzfAxY1K3seoleci8BsoVY6EaoUw7y44KWOFC9rTcKN5RRFPJlfvSHiYLktqgFd-waucL1LV-t8Ldq1ohSFeFey_DJqP2HcmJ53FIcIY/s400/TravelingPeaTopFive.gif" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Why we <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">love</span> this week's Cuddle by <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Traveling Pea...</span></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">1.</span></strong> <strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Giving back. Choose a fabric and support a cause. </span></strong>Each <strong>fabric collection</strong> represents a charity <a href="http://www.travelingpea.com/">Traveling Pea</a> supports. A percentage of all online sales are donated to one of the following organizations: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, National Down Syndrome Society, and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">2.</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">We all love a good party.</span></strong> Whether you are interested in a personalized <strong>registry appointment</strong> or a <strong>Traveling Pea party</strong> with friends, they'll bring the baby products directly to you!</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">3.</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Plenty of options.</span></strong> Choose from <strong>12 funky and fun fabrics</strong>. All 100% cotton and machine washable.</div><br /><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">4.</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Cuddly.</span></strong> The <strong>inside of the bibs</strong> are made with a soft, minky dot fabric that your baby is sure to appreciate. <em>And it looks like they have a new product coming soon - Ready Made Cuddly Blankets!</em> Let's hope they use some of the same cuddly soft fabric.</div><br /><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">5.</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Clever.</span></strong> A <strong>smart answer</strong> to a common mommy annoyance ... from a company ran by creatively cool Moms!</div><br /><div align="justify"></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01536465921136997479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-14912405302998695522008-12-22T07:58:00.003-07:002008-12-28T21:01:26.391-07:00Cuddle of the Week: Pluggy Pacifier Bib by Traveling Pea<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"><br />Tired of chasing your baby's pacifier?</span><br />This week's Cuddle by <a href="http://www.travelingpea.com/" target="blank">Traveling Pea</a> offers you a cute solution --<br />a <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">bib</span> that conveniently holds your baby's pacifier,<br />keeping it <span style="color:#ff9900;">clean</span>, & <span style="color:#ff9900;">within reach</span>!<br /></div><br /><p align="center"><img alt="Traveling Pea Blog" src="http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp328/truecuddles/TravelingPeaBlog.gif" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="center">We’re offering the <span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;">Pluggy Pacifier Bib</span> in two adorable patterns…<br />We hope you <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">love</span> them as much as we do!</p><p align="center"><a href="http://truecuddles.myshopify.com/collections/cuddle-of-the-week" target="blank"></a><span style="color:#ff6666;">Sorry! I've already been cuddled.</span> </p>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01536465921136997479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-2883704814723311392008-12-20T09:00:00.001-07:002008-12-20T09:56:32.240-07:00Bumkins' Giveaway Winners!<div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281701951346598178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 398px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 164px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlKut3O3Ih8CekHevp0ybFQ4L4VyI2RAAC9NVM27IIiJON4l1yfXh7cjb_ldyFJ7imicHRadzS_jbg4JqcW1sa4syWQslmlpf59SaSqjvPkuxMrOpo8h1cJWFQqXnNabAdds0fXW3EKC8/s400/BumkinsWinners.gif" border="0" /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">Congrats and enjoy your Dr. Seuss' <span style="color:#999900;">Grinch</span> SuperBib®!</span><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"></span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"><strong>Trey P. of Calgary, AB</strong></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"><strong>Avery C. of Calgary, AB</strong></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"><strong>Shelley M. of Airdrie, AB</strong></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"><strong>Eleana P. of Coquitlam, BC</strong></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"><strong>LeAnn C. of Burbank, CA</strong></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"><strong>Ginny E. of Atlanta, GA</strong></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"><strong>L.Y. T. of Toronto, ON</strong></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"><strong>Teresa S. of Toronto, ON</strong></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"><strong>Maureen O. of Welland, ON</strong></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"><strong>Jodi W. of Bellevue, WA</strong></span></div><em><span style="font-size:85%;"><div align="center"><br />{Winners wer selected at random using the Random Integer Generator from Random.org}</span></em></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15221772419926230782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-24036946119980891502008-12-18T20:18:00.003-07:002008-12-18T20:27:19.937-07:00True Cuddles featured on Daily Candy today!<div align="center"><a href="http://www.dailycandy.com/kids/everywhere/article/40532/Head+Honcho" target="blank"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281335488329450306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 85px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikHtQsvOJE2ohEsjtFsdVpa8YWSHqYQ4ChKgInH0BIfd_1WA_y-a_OqIBOTddmBXWJjgrp1j-2j1elCSgkVW77gXduItfPOQfcCrCzUpbdDQjM6m2nczQtVzAKg-48hRf9dA-yM_HyfzM/s400/DailyCandyKidsLogo.gif" border="0" /></a> A <span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;">huge thank you</span> to the folks over at <a href="http://www.dailycandy.com/kids/everywhere/article/40532/Head+Honcho" target="blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">Daily Candy</span></a><br />for the mention of True Cuddles today!<br /><span style="color:#ff9900;">We are Delighted :)</span><br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01536465921136997479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-71767939208858312232008-12-17T15:57:00.006-07:002008-12-19T22:29:36.078-07:00Remember...Bumkins SuperBib® Giveaway!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Q6x9vIH77XtK6D8R8rC19M0IRduBs4UnkRD-GTgXj9Q7VdISyG7PvWmFBY1JkWpz6yvDHyB2HlkWPZltY9dsCd3xvxf2cUhoWJd37GVdT8iGXO89gDafxg0QO6nPiZumothziNhUfEM/s1600-h/BumbkinsGiveaway.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280897224449929938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 230px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Q6x9vIH77XtK6D8R8rC19M0IRduBs4UnkRD-GTgXj9Q7VdISyG7PvWmFBY1JkWpz6yvDHyB2HlkWPZltY9dsCd3xvxf2cUhoWJd37GVdT8iGXO89gDafxg0QO6nPiZumothziNhUfEM/s400/BumbkinsGiveaway.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#33ccff;"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Don't forget to enter!</span> Giveaway ends this Friday!</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#999900;"><strong>{giveaway has now ended...}</strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;color:#999900;"></span></strong></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15221772419926230782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-31924628379325357082008-12-17T09:23:00.004-07:002008-12-22T07:27:40.648-07:00Cuddly Top Five.<div align="center">We wanted to share why we <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">adore</span> this week's Cuddle,<br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#999900;">Dressy Dribbles</span><br /><strong>Here's our top five!</strong><br /><br /></div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280795553274013954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 384px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 318px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43B8n7KwNmEOC9IzLnAZS4gWXmy7CJDJl1VgZkMgVeCDe9N8RBNa2oxRm7gFnfbNPnjyleZ3zn1tYHa3tmmofuB-ToGHMBQukaIXP2zo3P3XSVlvTCW8_ovFZGQqoiugm2De0VwuUo84/s400/DDTop5.gif" border="0" /><span style="color:#ff6666;">Sorry! I've already been cuddled!</span><br /><a href="http://www.truecuddles.myshopify.com/"></a></p>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01536465921136997479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-79138274170685390022008-12-16T06:00:00.000-07:002008-12-16T06:24:47.496-07:00BornFree Giveaway Winner!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdtfuBeJWn5D0eg73Nd19CY7D63fSDIzKlUbr0DoTYbXp8CbNWZnfNfus0sTjEjOF9hyphenhyphenExfACbZIn1sgNYoJAlsPPiKQK7-pu3CyX8Of0YKBgZW3mLxuwE-2vkaLR3jbpF8QE6rynZL9k/s1600-h/BornFreeWinner.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278968068059347474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 355px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 205px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdtfuBeJWn5D0eg73Nd19CY7D63fSDIzKlUbr0DoTYbXp8CbNWZnfNfus0sTjEjOF9hyphenhyphenExfACbZIn1sgNYoJAlsPPiKQK7-pu3CyX8Of0YKBgZW3mLxuwE-2vkaLR3jbpF8QE6rynZL9k/s400/BornFreeWinner.gif" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"> Rebecca G. of Moorpark, CA</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">Congrats and enjoy your BornFree goodies! </span><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">{Winner was selected at random using the Random Integer Generator from Random.org}<br /></span></em></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01536465921136997479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-939589505463232792008-12-15T08:00:00.002-07:002008-12-22T07:23:04.935-07:00Cuddle of the Week: Prince Infant Car Seat Cover by Dressy Dribbles<div align="justify">We've found a <span style="font-size:130%;color:#999900;">simple </span>and <span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;">stylish</span> product to answer {sorry, just one} of your <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">messy mishaps</span>! Bring on the puke, spit-up, poop, drool and those other unknown pleasant surprises that find their way into your infant's car seat -- here's a <span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc9933;"><span style="color:#999900;">clever</span> </span>product to help you out!<br /><br />The <span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;">Prince Infant Car Seat Cover</span> by <a href="http://www.dressydribbles.com/" target="blank">Dressy Dribbles</a> can be easily removed with one hand, thrown in the washing machine and snapped in like it's new again. Designed with a <span style="color:#33ccff;">snuggly soft blue minky</span> with <span style="font-size:130%;">reversible</span> <span style="color:#999900;">chocolate brown satin</span> – the cover is ideal for both warm OR chilly weather. </div><p align="center"><a href="http://truecuddles.myshopify.com/collections/cuddle-of-the-week" target="_blank"><img alt="Dressy Dribbles" src="http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp328/truecuddles/DDBlog2.gif" border="0" /></a></p><div align="justify">The obvious benefit of this product is to <span style="color:#33ccff;">catch those dirty dribbles</span> but - we think - an equally appealing advantage is to <span style="font-size:130%;color:#999900;">cover up</span> those worn and lifeless hand me downs …that you just can't say no to! We hope you <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff6666;">love</span> </span>it as much as we do! </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Sorry! I've already been cuddled.</span><br /></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01536465921136997479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-88179469629337793172008-12-15T07:00:00.012-07:002008-12-28T21:00:54.486-07:00Featured Mom-preneur: Julie Cole of Mabel's Labels<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrxzE0qffwZZY0NzblgWpdKxXuhDcPUWl9RwyBVBRzWjRXzDPEzJDbAtcnuV1krgk7cKHCURJhVMpfX_wvfkYmnNrmR5FqiQbPx-DQyI6CElta-nQ_-WC1IeRBNDqUjgOiQ3Y69_ZFIs/s1600-h/JulieColeCollage.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278305673170686098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 319px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrxzE0qffwZZY0NzblgWpdKxXuhDcPUWl9RwyBVBRzWjRXzDPEzJDbAtcnuV1krgk7cKHCURJhVMpfX_wvfkYmnNrmR5FqiQbPx-DQyI6CElta-nQ_-WC1IeRBNDqUjgOiQ3Y69_ZFIs/s400/JulieColeCollage.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;color:#d63071;">Family ties... big dreams...organizer extraordinaire...</span></div><div align="justify">From <strong>sippy cups</strong> to <strong>socks</strong>, sticky tags to iron-on labels, Mabel's Labels help your little ones hang onto their belongings. Genius.</div><div align="justify"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Julie Cole</span>, the face of <a href="http://www.mabel.ca/" target="blank">Mabel’s Labels</a>, takes a few moments out of her day (…most likely around midnight) to give us an <strong>honest glimpse</strong> into what it's like to be a successful mom of five (soon-to-be six!) and a nurturing business women. </div><div align="justify"><br />Read some <span style="font-size:130%;color:#d63071;">heartfelt advice</span> on juggling work, and mothering. We hope you'll find her as <span style="font-size:130%;">creatively cool</span> as we do. <span style="color:#33ccff;">{<em>Don't forget to enter their generous giveaway below!}</em><br /></span><br /></div><div align="justify"><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#d63071;"></span></strong></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#d63071;">1. Tell us a little about yourself, your family, and/or your business.</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I am a former lawyer, now mompreneur who co-founded <span style="font-size:130%;color:#000000;"><a href="http://www.mabel.ca/" target="blank">Mabel’s Labels</a></span> six years ago with three other fabulous women that I happen to be related to. One is my sister, and the others are friends from university who went on to marry my brother and young uncle. So it’s a family affair now! I am expecting my sixth child, and my eldest just turned nine and has autism. Clearly, I function well on little sleep and no “me” time!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#d63071;"><br />2. If you had to describe your business in less than 15 words, how would you do it?</span></strong><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">Mabel's Labels is the original <span style="font-size:130%;">Canadian-made label company</span> and is the leading provider of <span style="font-size:130%;">personalized labels for the stuff kids lose</span>. </span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#d63071;"><strong><br /><p align="justify"><br />3. What is your inspiration for your business? Your products?</strong></span><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">My business partners and I were all working in the traditional workforce and managing our young families. When my eldest son was <strong>diagnosed with autism</strong>, I quickly realized the law books would have to be shelved and the search for a <span style="font-size:130%;">family-friendly</span> and <span style="font-size:130%;">flexible career</span> began. In addition, there was a product <strong>missing from the market</strong>. We wanted to create adorable but incredibly durable labels for all the stuff kids lose. Our clever little business plan combined with the needs of our families provided all the inspiration we needed! </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#d63071;"><br /></p><p align="justify"><br />4. What is the most rewarding thing about being a mom? A mom-preneur?</span><br /></strong>There are many rewarding aspects of running a business. We have started something and been there <span style="font-size:130%;">nurturing </span>it and watching it <span style="font-size:130%;">grow.</span> <strong>We often say Mabel is like a daughter!</strong> I love the connection we have with our customers who, like us, are busy with small children. The most rewarding part of being a mompreneur is having flexibility in your life to manage (or juggle!) work and family life. I find being a mama very rewarding in so many ways – certainly being a mama of many has given me exposure to the good, the bad and the ugly of being a parent, but the <strong>good stuff far outweighs the tough stuff!</strong><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#d63071;">5. What advice would you give to someone considering becoming a mom-preneur?</span></strong><br />I know it is more easily said than done, but you need to be able to <span style="font-size:130%;">manage several balls in the air</span> at one time. Being a mompreneur provides more <strong>flexibility</strong>, but flexibility does not get your work done for you. If you do that afternoon playdate, you’ll likely still be sitting at your computer working past midnight. In my experience, this career path is best suited to those who are not too hung up on getting sleep and are very functional without it. I always know the mompreneurs because they are the ones who reply to an e-mail on a Saturday night at 11:00pm or a Monday at 3:00am! You must also have the ability to tune out the mess and noise around you. If dishes on the counter or laundry in the dryer distract you and call out to you, working from home may be an issue. </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></p><p align="justify"><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#d63071;">6. What keeps you motivated?</span></strong><br />It is very motivating to <span style="font-size:130%;">contribute and nurture</span> a business that you started. It’s also very motivating to have my <strong>business partners</strong>. We keep each other energized and focused, even on those days when we’ve been up all night with a coughing child! </span></p><span style="font-size:85%;"><p align="justify"><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#d63071;">7. What is your next big goal?</span></strong><br />Does Oprah count? We want to <span style="font-size:130%;">break into new markets</span> and keep creating innovative and fabulous products that parents and kids love. </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></p><p align="justify"><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#d63071;">8. What is your guilty pleasure?</span></strong><br /><strong>I’m not sure that I have one.</strong> I must admit, I can’t bare the thought of having a massage or a pedicure because I know the whole time I was indulging I would be thinking about all that I could be getting done in that time! </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></p><p align="justify"><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#d63071;"><strong>9. Name a product that you can't live without, for you or your baby?</strong><br /></span>Obviously, my Mabel’s Labels aside, there is one baby product I love and unfortunately it can’t be purchased. I bundle or wrap my babies before putting them to bed until they are quite old. As such, the babies are quite big and no wraps on the market are big and stretchy enough for my liking. As such, my mother-in-law makes me custom made wraps so I can continue mummifying my infants until they are practically toddlers! My <span style="font-size:130%;">babies sleep well</span> so I wouldn’t be without Oma’s wraps! </span><br /></p><p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#d63071;">10. What is the most valuable lesson you have learned as a mom {so far}?</span></strong><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Trust your gut</span> and remember that you are the <strong>boss of your baby</strong>. When we had concerns about my son’s development, we were sent away time and time again and made to feel like we were paranoid. You have to be a strong advocate for your child and trust yourself. There is only one expert on your child and that is you!</span></p><div align="center"><strong>And, one lucky mommy will be the winner of their very own</strong><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#33ccff;">Camp/School Pack from Mabel's Labels!</span> <span style="color:#ff9900;">A $34 value!</span><br /></span>The <a href="http://www.mabel.ca/mabel.php?n=camp-school%20pack">Camp/School Pack</a> has all the labels you need for summer camp or school.</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278312254660794258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 335px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoIL_tLcqQDjIbUy7ezUh0QoFwwml0IRqAFiYE14J0Zcq6xO0q80U43TjVeRjdtl5zPsMi-cEITqCljCCgGWGczYOznIsPUMBVRK8nLMJp3M1DwLf1_it_C60a3v-27tXpQqTCPyfVzvQ/s400/MabelsGiveaway.gif" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="color:#ff9900;"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;"><strong>{giveaway has now ended...}</strong></span></span></p></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15221772419926230782noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-56807664713697554932008-12-15T06:50:00.006-07:002008-12-19T22:29:54.229-07:00Product Review and Giveaway! Bumkins SuperBib®<div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">I have been a big fan of the <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.bumkins.com/" target="blank">Bumkins® brand</a></span>, especially the <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">Bumkin's SuperBib</span>, for a while. My daughter has four of the bibs - <em>we may have to run out and grab her a fifth as I just saw a new pretty paisley pattern is available!</em><br /><br /><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP5qs2e1o9EnWhsfdc0e2JmkNq-ycYBd56yuhkmH8Nv2EM84_Hi-49OliSd6_pxJKgGvlcL-1cQd0PYsdY4Uj3jMdN3MeKAAsykHebbzzLv3VYtaW10l8TvsQojbvJ7_YQtpiv7esECuo/s1600-h/BumkinsThumb.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278357224641685922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP5qs2e1o9EnWhsfdc0e2JmkNq-ycYBd56yuhkmH8Nv2EM84_Hi-49OliSd6_pxJKgGvlcL-1cQd0PYsdY4Uj3jMdN3MeKAAsykHebbzzLv3VYtaW10l8TvsQojbvJ7_YQtpiv7esECuo/s400/BumkinsThumb.gif" border="0" /></a>Bumkins Finer Baby Products</strong> was founded in 1989 and was started to provide and alternative to the disposable diaper. The company started with the <a href="http://www.bumkins.com/shop/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=6"><span style="font-size:100%;">All in One cloth diaper</span></a>. Now Bumkins Finer Baby Products has expanded its product line into bibs, aprons, smocks and, even an <a href="http://www.bumkins.com/shop/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=52"><span style="font-size:100%;">organic line</span></a> of natural cottons.<br /><br />Bumkins SuperBibs are PVC, BPA, Phthalate & Vinyl Free and they are made in the USA. The bib features a <span style="font-size:100%;color:#ff6666;">longer velcro strip</span> than most conventional bibs, which allows you to adjust the size to fit your child. And, a handy-dandy <span style="font-size:100%;color:#ff6666;">catch pocket</span> means less food on the floor! Most of all, I'm especially impressed with the <span style="font-size:100%;color:#ff6666;">easy-to-clean fabric</span>. Most days I just rinse and let dry on my counter-top. The waterproof, <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#ff6666;">durable</span> </span>fabric results in a fast drying time, no fading and no shrinkage.</span><br /><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;"><br />Cuddly because:</span></strong> </div><ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;">It's <strong>waterproof</strong>, stain, and odor resistant</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Adjustable </strong>Velcro closure </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Features a <strong>catch-all pocket</strong> to catch the flying chicken nuggets and corn kernels </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Machine <strong>washable</strong>, drys super fast </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Free </strong>of icky chemicals </span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">A variety of <strong>adorable prints</strong> and patterns to choose from </span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">Un-cuddly because:</span></strong> </p><ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Like most bibs, the adjustable velcro closure just <span style="font-size:100%;">doesn't withstand</span> a sometimes-stubborn toddler. </span></li></ul><p></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278357051920762706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 230px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5elvHAn1CNItK0g8qiZsb3_ZsFYhzsTyAzMYaBsKJIBSH4xF4p8azgI9WsIcpOiA8F2moHmq9wMpxnQpBImXfDGlF6alKTlPwwwBBLKLTumBwUnoOCzHqTD_t5X2wtZ6xY5aEy8Ytu5w/s400/BumbkinsGiveaway.gif" border="0" /> <p align="center">Have you seen the Bumkin's adorable <span style="color:#33cc00;"><span style="color:#009900;">Dr. Suess Collection?</span><br /></span>Well, just in time for the <span style="color:#009900;">holidays,<br /></span>we have <span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"><strong>TEN</strong></span> <span style="color:#009900;">Dr. Seuss' Grinch SuperBibs</span> to giveaway!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#999900;"><strong>{giveaway has now ended...}</strong></span><strong><br /></strong></p>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15221772419926230782noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-69234570178907208592008-12-12T09:32:00.003-07:002008-12-12T09:36:08.681-07:00FAQ Friday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhTPkGQt41vsJ3pmb1odsaagPHrOfIirz3Q7m12sQdqovsee6PYqAyHIrTm5xQNH0qxS99-iu5k1mLYsve8kE60DXehmnkQmzc7wAOB4ss3ogy-3H6bp46nYaUBt6sLPg-QvN_V2WqQA/s1600-h/FAQFriday.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278942412755456034" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 223px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 124px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhTPkGQt41vsJ3pmb1odsaagPHrOfIirz3Q7m12sQdqovsee6PYqAyHIrTm5xQNH0qxS99-iu5k1mLYsve8kE60DXehmnkQmzc7wAOB4ss3ogy-3H6bp46nYaUBt6sLPg-QvN_V2WqQA/s400/FAQFriday.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">I don’t get it! Your products are all sold out??</span></strong><br /><br />Each week, <span style="color:#ff9900;">True Cuddles</span> releases a new, fab product, in <span style="color:#999900;">limited quantity</span>, at a <span style="color:#999900;">discounted price</span>, and sells it <span style="color:#999900;">until it’s gone</span>. So if you see the product, but can’t order, it’s because it’s sold out. In other words, sadly, you’ve missed the Cuddle.<br /><br />However, we wouldn’t want you to totally miss out on a good thing! Though the deep discount has come and gone, still, you can find the hip, exciting gear we’ve <span style="color:#999900;">featured in the past</span> tucked away in our <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"><a href="http://truecuddles.myshopify.com/pages/cuddle-archive">Cuddle Archive</a></span>. <span style="color:#ff6666;">Happy Shopping!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#33ccff;">Got a question?</span> <span style="color:#ff9900;">We probably have an answer.</span> Visit our <a href="http://truecuddles.myshopify.com/pages/faq" target="blank">FAQ page</a>, or email us!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15221772419926230782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-21787451749746371702008-12-09T22:00:00.002-07:002008-12-09T23:14:44.132-07:00Our Cuddly Top Five.<div align="center">We wanted to share why we're <strong>massive fans</strong> of this week's Cuddle,<br /><span style="color:#cc0000;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Ramalama.</span><br /></span><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;"><strong>Here's our top five!<br /></strong></span></div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqw9qpix_OUicKoxA_V5JuqBXBkcvIyX_G4poZf0lVAV-69hlIzYSHNzBOtyfs6xVM6htPK2OjocRdVqk0oHvTVUMp3iLH9EsV7YERZl-s1_oKj1ER6FfGnpgyU129sb2Fvc-LmofG5iI/s1600-h/1.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265208825513553682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 72px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 73px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqw9qpix_OUicKoxA_V5JuqBXBkcvIyX_G4poZf0lVAV-69hlIzYSHNzBOtyfs6xVM6htPK2OjocRdVqk0oHvTVUMp3iLH9EsV7YERZl-s1_oKj1ER6FfGnpgyU129sb2Fvc-LmofG5iI/s400/1.gif" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">Diaper bag? What Diaper bag?</span></strong> Ramalama doesn't scream, <strong>"I'M A MOM".</strong> Ramalama products help you <span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;">feel a little more put together</span>, even when you are, well, not so put together. <em>Consider it a gorgeous purse with a lot of handy pockets.<br /></em></div><br /><div align="justify"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigNq8bXDyd6k5HQgNuFp6Qt8q8PV8qGSonZvYSlhqh-E-_vwk2IPLWt0xjSLY-EjuVtO96IiLQZtAIMHi3PC7EAYirwU4SqqGhXPsEM1ADbSYxyxKFMwxXpoJ9lyCjMJ9xXBovID5IoA0/s1600-h/2.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265208910633949730" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 72px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 73px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigNq8bXDyd6k5HQgNuFp6Qt8q8PV8qGSonZvYSlhqh-E-_vwk2IPLWt0xjSLY-EjuVtO96IiLQZtAIMHi3PC7EAYirwU4SqqGhXPsEM1ADbSYxyxKFMwxXpoJ9lyCjMJ9xXBovID5IoA0/s400/2.gif" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Celebrities - they are just like us.</span></strong> Mariska Hagirty. Naomi Watts and Salma Hayek… all enjoy the <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">functional luxury</span> of the Ramalama line.<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="justify"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcg0swi2S30KvZuoCnSVNPJFbr8rCN1tU7K3fmm5As8VONC16qek3iLevUXtASGQP-JX_oOfX7_nTNb-KToVW93kjulam6jhYOUs3SqxJONKSY1qrkzS29T5X2OdN8oglC0O4vPu4PXm4/s1600-h/3.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265208984408240770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 72px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 73px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcg0swi2S30KvZuoCnSVNPJFbr8rCN1tU7K3fmm5As8VONC16qek3iLevUXtASGQP-JX_oOfX7_nTNb-KToVW93kjulam6jhYOUs3SqxJONKSY1qrkzS29T5X2OdN8oglC0O4vPu4PXm4/s400/3.gif" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">Did we mention real leather?</span></strong> Leather lasts a lifetime. These sweet accessories are handmade to <span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;">last long after</span> diaper days, and well into the toddler years.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOzkKxzKQtlOMtFKnty9nWIqrHkA_3YY9pRsUhBPuKnpbGMG02fA8a1zDMzvJslgJl5BS10YhB_NX13LxZ_oprQusdYWbcYyvavMLwtZmIeHUKxeE-fa0Etg9vnvov6V4zH45Ev1PGV4/s1600-h/4.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265209079364672658" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 72px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 73px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOzkKxzKQtlOMtFKnty9nWIqrHkA_3YY9pRsUhBPuKnpbGMG02fA8a1zDMzvJslgJl5BS10YhB_NX13LxZ_oprQusdYWbcYyvavMLwtZmIeHUKxeE-fa0Etg9vnvov6V4zH45Ev1PGV4/s400/4.gif" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">Some sweet Aussie style.</span></strong> So, technically they are "Nappy bag's with a dummy clip". <em>{Of course, Ramalama is available to purchase in NA, visit </em><a href="http://www.mylittleducks.com/"><em>www.mylittleducks.com</em></a><em>. Rumor is they're a dream to work with!}<br /></em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz7LNf9KWN3p4ZAlyfuS0oynffL6eT84NtgcY8Rx-N26jau7GSruWPLHX-K0BrIln5XUSpWsUZ9Y1HKWXBg6cKfzOZvnBFHd1bt0VTVXnyiLJJz2CYZ4IPTf9aADFZP87gHJ73-UoUlVk/s1600-h/5.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265209133988737218" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 72px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 73px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz7LNf9KWN3p4ZAlyfuS0oynffL6eT84NtgcY8Rx-N26jau7GSruWPLHX-K0BrIln5XUSpWsUZ9Y1HKWXBg6cKfzOZvnBFHd1bt0VTVXnyiLJJz2CYZ4IPTf9aADFZP87gHJ73-UoUlVk/s400/5.gif" border="0" /></a></div><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;"></span></strong><br /><div align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">No velcro</span></strong> to wake up a <span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;">sleeping baby</span>. <em>*grin*</em></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01536465921136997479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-35040891472576819602008-12-08T08:01:00.003-07:002008-12-14T19:18:02.881-07:00Our First Product Review: BornFree™<div align="left"><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">Here's my story...</span></strong><br /></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">When our daughter was first born, <em>after giving an unsuccessful attempt at breast feeding</em>, we tried every <span style="font-size:100%;color:#ff9900;">bottle</span> and nipple under the sun. We finally settled on <a href="http://www.avent.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Avent</span> </a>as she seemed to grasp the nipple the most easily, and it was most similar to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Soothie</span>-brand pacifiers we were using at the time.</span> </div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">Then, the <a href="http://www.chemicalsubstanceschimiques.gc.ca/challenge-defi/bisphenol-a_e.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Bisphenol</span>-A (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">BPA</span>) information</a> was released in Canada. Being a resident of the US, until more recently, there was limited information circulated, and most stores were still retailing ALL plastic bottles, no matter what brand, shape or size. My mother, a Canadian resident, was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">adamant</span> that I <span style="color:#33ccff;">switch</span>, so onto our next search in finding the best <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">BPA</span>-free bottle for our little one.</span> </div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ff9900;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">BornFree</span>™ was our favorite.</span></strong> The nipples were most similar to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Avent</span> nipples and we luckily had no problems in making the switch. I ordered a couple sets of the 9 oz. bottles and picked up a variety of the various flow nipples from Target. The <a href="http://www.newbornfree.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">BornFree</span></a> bottles have a few "extra" pieces to fit together within the bottle, however, clear images and instructions were included and it was <strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">super easy to use</span></strong>.</span> </div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">In addition to the cap, nipple and collar, the bottles and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">sippy</span> cups have a <strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">two-piece venting system</span></strong> to help with free flow of the milk. An advantage of this air vent system is that it replaces the vacuum force in conventional bottles. This prevents baby from having to suck hard, and may assist with babes with colic issues.</span><br /></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;">The<span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">trainer cup</span></span>, for 6-12 month <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">olds</span>, has a <strong><span style="color:#ff9900;">soft {chewable} tip</span></strong>, and is designed with the same venting system as the bottles. The cup can be used with or without the handles. </span><br /></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="font-size:100%;color:#33ccff;">Cuddly because…</span></strong></span><br /></div><ul><li><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">BornFree</span> designed <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">BPA</span>-free bottles <strong>before </strong>it was government mandated</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">The <strong>durable</strong> products are free of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">BPA</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Phthalates</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Polvinyl</span> Chloride <em>{that's a mouth full}</em></span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">The parts of the bottle and cup are <strong><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">interchangeable</span></strong></span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">The venting system promotes<strong> easy flow</strong> of liquid</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">The bottles are <strong>easy to clean</strong>, and <strong>dishwasher safe</strong></span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">If you want to avoid plastics altogether, they also make <strong>glass products</strong></span></div></li></ul><p align="left"><span style="color:#33ccff;"><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Un</span>-cuddly because…</strong></span></p><ul><li><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">BornFree</span> bottles are a <strong>wee bit more expensive</strong> that other <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">BPA</span>-free bottles</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">The narrow openings of the trainer cup spout may be a little deceptive, if the cap is left off, liquid will <strong>leak</strong> on the floor, or in your diaper bag</span></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">My infant was used to the <strong>hard plastic <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">sippy</span> cups</strong> from Playtex, so the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">BornFree</span> cup wasn't a good alternative. <em>{She continuously chomped on the tip, rather than sucking}</em></span> </div></li></ul><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Naturally, we have a couple <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">BornFree</span> products to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">giveway</span>;<br /></span><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#33ccff;"><strong>one 9oz Vented Glass Bottle and a 7oz Orange Training Cup!</strong></span></span><br /></span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276746712035753234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 348px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 177px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvlR88zUI8Lt8db3CXaxkOP9eEQ5uBlmEBszJtVSfCuVepiPxw_3gtNVsVR2jossWJ-p7Ac_3MEo4055lBOvB51fRCg1pmPgvGo8Oa_cndjWJ3tAyJXFl3U78j-ET_nquU0Do7VA0fAy4/s400/BornFreeGiveawayBlog.gif" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Simply comment below, <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">including your email address,</span></strong><br />on what <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">your bottle/cup brand of choice</span> is, and <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">why</span>! </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#33ccff;">If you breastfeed, all the power to you; we welcome your comments as well!<br /></span><br /><em><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ff6666;">{Sorry, this giveway has ended!}</span></em><br /></span></p>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15221772419926230782noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-51150814221868642672008-12-08T08:00:00.004-07:002008-12-08T09:29:36.788-07:00Cuddle of the Week: Ramalama Ava Diaper Bag<strong>Luscious leather.</strong><br /><strong>Deep rich chocolate.</strong><br /><strong>The sweetest of sweets.</strong><br /><br />We know it's hard to spend that extra bit on yourself, especially this time of year, but THIS is one <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">scrumptious deal</span> that we think <span style="color:#ff6666;"><span style="font-size:130%;">you deserve</span>.</span><br /><br /><div align="justify">Made from supersoft vintage look <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>leather</strong></span> in warm <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>chocolate</strong></span>, the Australian designed <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;"><strong>"Ava" by Ramalama</strong></span> oozes <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">style</span> and <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">sophistication</span> and with a wealth of features, the Ava is equal parts fashion and function. This gorgeous bag features six internal pockets with water resistant lining including one with zip closure, four external pockets with magnetic closures, a pacifier or key clip, a change mat, insulated bottle holder and adjustable straps...<strong>the list goes on. </strong></div><p align="center"><a href="http://truecuddles.myshopify.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Ramalama Blog" src="http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp328/truecuddles/RamalamaBlog3.gif" border="0" /></a></p>Who said being a mom means having to <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">sacrifice your style?</span> Not with the Ava diaper bag. Best of all, you’ll be using your <a href="http://www.ramalama.com.au/" target="blank">Ramalama</a> bag long after diaper days are through... We hope you<span style="font-size:130%;"> <span style="color:#ff6666;">love</span></span> it as much as we do!<br /><br /><div align="center">PS. <em>To those that are weary...</em><br /><span style="color:#33ccff;">Our big ticket Cuddles only happen <span style="font-size:130%;">once in a blue moon!</span><br /></span>Check back next week for a Cuddle that's sure to go <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">easy on your pockets!</span></div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Sorry! I've already been cuddled.</span></div><div align="center"><em>{I'm all sold out.}</em> <a href="http://truecuddles.myshopify.com/"></a></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01536465921136997479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-63006632950789444872008-12-05T09:33:00.007-07:002008-12-05T09:40:56.078-07:00FAQ Friday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizZmdJYariuzHeYLcSR9kFvVkjorxGUOPCxWqju42ILHnnqfA2B3H9HEhFsgmxN9gtwb89-XhJXcBjz__RBOJbpnw_NrakiT4zIc6VWfnR4kDZOfMkwo6vT0YM-AxR-7B9Q-gVtoHxLaM/s1600-h/FAQFriday.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276345339561614194" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 223px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 124px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizZmdJYariuzHeYLcSR9kFvVkjorxGUOPCxWqju42ILHnnqfA2B3H9HEhFsgmxN9gtwb89-XhJXcBjz__RBOJbpnw_NrakiT4zIc6VWfnR4kDZOfMkwo6vT0YM-AxR-7B9Q-gVtoHxLaM/s400/FAQFriday.gif" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">I live in the US, since I'm buying in Canadian dollars am I really getting a truly good deal?</span></strong><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#999900;"><strong>Yes, an even better deal in fact.</strong></span> We know, you don't really pay too much attention to our currency up north, but in this case, you'll wanna be <span style="color:#ff6666;">all ears</span>, as it's actually working in your favor. The <span style="color:#ff9900;">exchange rate</span> from Canadian dollars to US dollars fluctuates daily, for example, today $1.00 CAD = $0.77 USD. <span style="color:#ff6666;">Lucky you!</span></div><br /><div align="justify">Plus, we are keeping it simple, and charge only one, <span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#999900;"><strong>modest flat-rate shipping fee</strong></span> to anywhere in the continental US and Canada. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br />But fear not, fellow Canadians, even through this depressing currency cringe you are still getting great deals. Each week, <span style="color:#ff9900;">no matter where you live</span>, we promise you're getting a truly good deal at <span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;">40%-70% off</span> regular retail prices.<br /><span style="color:#33ccff;"><br />Got a question?</span> <span style="color:#ff9900;">We probably have an answer.</span> Visit our <a href="http://truecuddles.myshopify.com/pages/faq" target="blank">FAQ page</a>, or email us!</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15221772419926230782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-12550676921771354062008-12-03T08:00:00.003-07:002008-12-03T08:21:21.493-07:00Our Cuddly Top Five.<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzCJnqye4monJdSaOQKbXU2bJCH1fFaN0Q5eMu0Zwu_ob0OLKqBzAdqPV2FWG_W8ZutihIv8Uja3lQzsAuGL04tdF6rnzO7LUSDQsHgcekYu0A5jlGJTk1N3qq3tcnayVjZiS5gsTc1U/s1600-h/TinyDecorTopFive.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273747154271663426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 204px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzCJnqye4monJdSaOQKbXU2bJCH1fFaN0Q5eMu0Zwu_ob0OLKqBzAdqPV2FWG_W8ZutihIv8Uja3lQzsAuGL04tdF6rnzO7LUSDQsHgcekYu0A5jlGJTk1N3qq3tcnayVjZiS5gsTc1U/s400/TinyDecorTopFive.gif" border="0" /></a> We wanted to share why we adore this week's Cuddle,<br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#00cccc;">Tiny Décor</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"><strong>Here's our {tree}-top five!</strong></span> </div><br /><div align="left">1. <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#00cccc;">Give Green.</span> It's a gift-y time of year and Tiny Décor makes it easy to <span style="color:#009900;">give green</span>. Shop by price or personality with their <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.tinydecor.com/pages/gift-guide-pv-c0-32.html?zenid=69f26b18da534b9af1808a42e2366f06" target="blank">Give Green Gift Guide</a></span>.<br /></div><br /><p align="left">2. <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#00cccc;">Fond of Philosophy.</span> Tiny Décor aims to <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">inform</span> and<span style="color:#ff9900;"> <span style="font-size:130%;">inspire</span></span> other parents looking to go <span style="color:#009900;">green</span>. <em>"We will take you on a journey to become green without sacrificing style and convenience. It is possible to be eco-friendly and modern".</em> </p><p align="left">3. <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#00cccc;">A Case of Blenvy.</span><span style="color:#ff9900;"> </span>We've been gripped by a case of <span style="color:#009900;">blogger's envy, </span><em>{the good kind},</em> also known as "blenvy", after perusing Tiny Décor's sleek and sophisticated <a href="http://www.tinydecorblog.com/" target="blank">blog</a>. <span style="color:#ff9900;">Ideas. Ideas. Ideas.</span> <span style="font-size:85%;"><em>{PLEASE NOTE: True Cuddles will NOT be responsible for the lost hours and piles of laundry Tiny Decor's blog may cause :) }</em></span> </p><p align="left">4. <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#00cccc;">Neat stuff.</span> From <span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">eco-friendly furniture</span> that can grow with your child, to functional and whimsical accessories to complete a room, <a href="http://www.tinydecor.com/">Tiny Décor's online boutique </a>will help you create a naturally modern nursery.</p><p align="left">5. <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#00cccc;">Envision your vision.</span> Tiny Décor products match, without being matchy-matchy! The <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.tinydecor.com/pages/nursery-design-guide-pv-c0-25.html" target="blank">Nursery Design Guide</a></span> helps make it easy to visualize how different pieces will look together in a room. Plus, it's just plain<span style="font-size:130%;"> <span style="color:#009900;">fun</span></span>. </p><div align="left"></div></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01536465921136997479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-8298138570138213682008-12-02T08:00:00.001-07:002008-12-02T08:27:52.616-07:00Cici Art Factory Giveaway Winners!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiILvbXIkQqyQxFjpNxnAamtgnsM3OiA6MfO4qHVMkOcqWntrAfyoWbEbLtAB_KrAb1zzZwY1IfItVRTiCUaVQXxSC_B3N15EPaijxgviaROqxym9RgJ4exHds2pvQPRZ0SgMoqDp943x8/s1600-h/CiCiGiveawayWinners.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273459170037235122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 396px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 205px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiILvbXIkQqyQxFjpNxnAamtgnsM3OiA6MfO4qHVMkOcqWntrAfyoWbEbLtAB_KrAb1zzZwY1IfItVRTiCUaVQXxSC_B3N15EPaijxgviaROqxym9RgJ4exHds2pvQPRZ0SgMoqDp943x8/s400/CiCiGiveawayWinners.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">Nicole R. of Brampton, ON</span><br /></strong></span><span style="color:#ff6666;"><em>"Who Who Owl" print</em></span><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;"><br />Candy H. of Maricopa, AZ<br /></span></strong><em><span style="color:#ff6666;">"Swing" print</span></em></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#33ccff;"><br />Heather S. of Edmonton, AB</span><br /></span></strong><em><span style="color:#ff6666;">"Animal Fire Squad" print</span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#ff6666;"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Congrats!</span></span> </strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;">We hope fine an extra special place for your<br />beautiful prints from <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">Cici Art Factory</span>.</span></div><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;"><div align="center"><br />{Winners were selected using the Random Integer Generator from Random.org} </span></em></div>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01536465921136997479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-91759604048710142952008-12-01T08:00:00.004-07:002008-12-01T08:02:33.816-07:00Featured Mom-preneur: Jackie Hernandez of Tiny Décor<div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272793450628892642" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 260px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 273px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7FI4SF513Xoa8pI6lnOSAzg7QD0xFah8f8hFHOfjn8b4u0ZS6PHOgRS6K6PsRc-HQ1ycDKY9XoQvBsDvhrFJTHeFu6V19QwKdBlEI7n3yAvIjAry8yjpPUBxxCr4qhMFgRobcQLxqCdc/s400/JackieHernandez.gif" border="0" /><br />Most moms remember the moment when they were faced with the impossible decision to <span style="color:#999900;">stay-at-home or return to work</span>.<br /><br />Our <span style="font-size:130%;color:#00cccc;">latest featured Mom</span> remembers 'her' moment well. She dreamt of doing something that would allow her to be at home with her son full-time. Taking her passion for <strong>fabrics</strong>, design, the <strong>environment</strong>, and her desire to <strong>create</strong>, she jumped in. It all started with a <strong>blog </strong>and a loving <strong>husband</strong> at her side…<br /><br />Learn a bit more below about <span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Jackie Hernandez</span>, owner of <span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Tiny Décor</span>, and also this week's creator of our <em><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.truecuddles.com/2008/12/cuddle-of-week-canvas-growth-charts-by.html">Cuddle of the Week</a></span></em>! We hope you'll find her as <span style="font-size:130%;color:#00cccc;">creatively cool</span> as we do.<br /></div><br /><p align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#00cccc;">1. Tell us a little about yourself, your family, and/or your business.</span></strong><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">When my son turned 6 months old I decided to leave my corporate job and stay at home full-time with him. Around the same time my husband and I started daydreaming about <span style="font-size:100%;color:#009900;">Tiny Décor</span>. Once I was at home with the baby, who took long naps at the time, it wasn't long before daydreaming turned into reality. I started the <a href="http://www.tinydecorblog.com/" target="blank">Tiny Decor Blog</a> about <span style="font-size:100%;color:#009900;">eco-friendly baby products</span> and we launched the <a href="http://www.tinydecor.com/" target="blank">Tiny Décor Boutique</a> and <a href="http://tinydecor.etsy.com/" target="blank">Etsy Shop</a>. I love making the products and spending time with my son (who is now 15 months old). I can think of no better business partner, than my ever supportive husband. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#66cccc;"><strong><span style="color:#00cccc;"><br />2. If you had to describe your business in less than 15 words, how would you do it?</span></strong><br /></span>Our goal is to help eco-minded parents create naturally modern kids rooms.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#00cccc;"><strong>3. What is your inspiration for your business? Your products?</strong><br /></span>I am truly inspired by the <span style="font-size:100%;color:#009900;">fabrics</span> I work with. I search at length for <span style="font-size:100%;color:#009900;">hand-printed organic</span> fabrics that are suitable for the nursery, but can live on in any room of the home. Our current fabrics include designs by Mod Green Pod and Kirin & Co. The products are inspired by parenthood and the need for things both beautiful and functional. It can be difficult to find modern, affordable, eco-friendly products for the nursery and we aim to change that.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#00cccc;">4. What is the most rewarding thing about being a mom? A mom-preneur?</span></strong><br />I love my <span style="font-size:100%;color:#009900;">son's laugh</span> and <span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">his spirit</span>. He always brightens my day and I cannot imagine a day without him. Being a mom-preneur has given me the amazing opportunity to work from home and see my son almost all the time. I get to see him and my business grow day by day. Raising a baby and starting a business are the same in a lot of ways...they both require a lot of <span style="font-size:100%;color:#009900;">nurturing</span>.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;"><span style="color:#00cccc;">5. What advice would you give to someone considering becoming a mom-preneur?</span><br /></span></strong>To<span style="color:#009900;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">be realistic</span></span> about your goals and the amount of time you can commit. My number one <span style="font-size:100%;color:#009900;">priority</span> is my son, but I have found a way to fit in work time early in the morning, during nap times, and late at night so I can spend as much time with him as possible. Setting short-term<span style="font-size:100%;color:#009900;"> goals</span> has been really helpful for me to stay focused during the time I do have to work.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#00cccc;">6. What keeps you motivated?</span></strong><br />I have<span style="color:#009900;"> <span style="font-size:100%;">two big goals</span></span>; to stay home to raise my son and to build a successful business. The two motivate each other, because building a successful business allows me to stay home with my son and being a work-at-home mom allows me the flexibility to build my business.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#00cccc;">7. What is your next big goal?</span></strong><br />In the next few weeks I am launching my own line of <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#009900;">screen-printed art</span> </span>which is my main focus right now. But we really want to start a small line of sustainable kids furniture including toy boxes, bookshelves, and play tables.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#00cccc;"><strong>8. What is your guilty pleasure?</strong><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;color:#009900;">Taking time</span> away to read design blogs, magazines and to watch HGTV.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#00cccc;"><strong><br />9. Name a product that you can't live without, for you or your baby?</strong> </span><br />My favorite all-time baby product is still my <a href="http://www.stokkeusa.com/">Stokke stroller</a>. Early in my pregnancy I was very very sick and my husband surprised me with the stroller. He got it in my favorite color, turquoise. We use it to take the baby everywhere. We have tried other strollers during travel, but we always miss the <span style="font-size:100%;color:#009900;">Stokke</span>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#00cccc;"><strong>10. What is the most valuable lesson you have learned as a mom {so far}?</strong><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;color:#009900;">Patience.</span> I know it sounds obvious, but I never realized how much my patience would be tried. As a mom you have to be patient with baby, patient with yourself, and patient with your spouse. </span></p><span style="color:#ff6600;"><em>Where to find Jackie Hernandez</em><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">Shop handmade, originals on </span><a href="http://tinydecor.etsy.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#999900;">Tiny Décor Handmade (Etsy)</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Outfit your entire modern, eco-friendly nursery from the </span><a href="http://www.tinydecor.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#999900;">Tiny Décor Boutique<br /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Get inspired by Jackie's original, virtual designs in the </span><a href="http://www.tinydecor.com/pages/nursery-design-guide-pv-c0-25.html"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#999900;">Nursery Design Guide</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Read about eco-friendly nursery design on the </span><a href="http://tinydecorblog.com/blog/"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#999900;">Tiny Décor Blog</span></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tinydecor.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273485598762266946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 79px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvkmj9uCpuaMIwlDHLfVrJXa8XGRD6xjsEfq8T510taH9-5StFrimLnNm1NsBpqX1-ET8DFOeNeHcN8ShkOVMmw0Sd7AMq5qIX6G5ycnQSGTHNstAq_vQ4jHOazIYl8AImPqbd9IjvX38/s400/productcollage.gif" border="0" /></a>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15221772419926230782noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951881834922032760.post-50292808972235054172008-12-01T07:58:00.002-07:002008-12-08T09:33:16.302-07:00Cuddle Of The Week: Canvas Growth Charts by Tiny Décor<span style="color:#009900;">We've gone natural this week!</span> Record your child's sprouting development with this <span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;">simple and whimsical growth chart</span> from <span style="font-size:130%;color:#999900;"><a href="http://www.tinydecor.com/" target="blank">Tiny Décor</a></span>. Handmade with 100%<span style="color:#009900;"> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">organic</span></span> cotton, we think it'll help put your {eco}-consciousness to rest.<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.truecuddles/myshopify.com" target="_blank"><img alt="Tiny Decor Blog Graphic" src="http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp328/truecuddles/TinyDecorBlog.gif" border="0" /></a></p>The <a href="http://www.truecuddles.myshopify.com/" target="blank">growth chart</a> is just one of many <span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ccff;">handmade accessories</span> that are sold in Tiny Decor's eco-boutique, an <a href="http://www.tinydecor.com/">online store</a> that carries the essentials for creating a <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">green nursery</span> or <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#009900;">playroom</span>. So if your searching for the newest and the cutest in earth-friendly decor, trust us, you'll want to start with Tiny Décor. We hope you<span style="color:#ff6666;"> <span style="font-size:130%;">love</span></span> them as much as we do!<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Sorry! I've already been cuddled.</span><br /><em>{I'm all sold out.}</em> </p><p><a href="http://truecuddles.myshopify.com/" target="blank"></a> </p>Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01536465921136997479noreply@blogger.com0