A diaper store with a mission, Serena sells her diapers and diaper-making products to help support an orphanage in China. This is one time you can feel good about making purchases from China.
I recently purchased 12 minkie pocket diapers. Assunta Store offers a great selection of prints. I chose mostly the animal prints: tiger, cow, snow leopard, cheetah, and giraffe. The minkie is very soft. They have suede cloth lining with a hidden PUL interior. I use these diapers as covers rather than stuffing the pocket. The pocket runs a bit narrow but is stuffable. I use cotton fitteds because I really don’t care for microfiber. The diapers fit great, very trim. Mr. E. is 18 months old and about 24 pounds. He is able to use them on the medium setting unless I put him in our bulky, overnight diaper. Shipping was free and super fast. I had a package from Illinois shipped on the same day as Serena shipped my diapers from China. The package from China arrived in a record 9 days. The package from Illinois was 20 days.
The charity supported by Assunta Store is Little Flower Projects. They care for abandoned infants and children, particularly those with special needs such as cleft lip, heart defects, and other abnormalities. They run group homes, foster support programs and a hospice program as well. The charity is American, registered in the state of Nebraska, and subject to American charity tax regulations. You can learn more about them online at http://www.littleflowerprojects.org/.
Assunta Store sells snap pliers, snap press & die sets, snaps and other assorted sewing notions. They also sell one size diaper covers, snap diaper covers, one size pocket diapers, microfiber inserts and my favorite one size minkie pocket diapers.
Check out Assunta Store to see how they can help with your sewing and diapering needs.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Homegrown Foods
When Miss M. started eating solids, I was on the hunt for sulfur-free dried apricots. My hunt led me to Homegrown Foods. Since then I have been drawn back many times, for different reasons. I am on the verge of being a regular.
Recently, we have been trying to eat more consciously. By this I mean, we are choosing foods with more nutrition, less chemicals and preservatives, and closer to it’s original form. Every time I stop in, discoveries are made. The last stop in, I picked up some vanilla powder. It is essentially ground vanilla beans. I bought it per Mary Anne’s recommendation for home made yogurt. I haven’t gotten around to making the yogurt, but I did make rice pudding. I used the vanilla powder in lieu of vanilla extract. Wow! I look forward to making my yogurt now with the real vanilla bean flavor. Much more robust than using just extract.
Mary Anne and others are always helpful. If you have a question and they don’t know, they will ask someone or look up information for you. When Miss M. had trouble with her teeth, they introduced me to liquid colloidal silver and told me how to use it to improve her dental health. When my husband had prostate trouble, they recommended a supplement that made marked improvement within a few days.
Homegrown has a great selection of gluten-free products, fresh organic vegetables, organic meat, and other organic foods. You can find a wide variety of health supplements and homeopathic products, natural body care products and environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies. They even carry compostable baby diapers.
On the last Thursday of each month, Customer Appreciation Days offers a discount on products purchased. Frequent customers enjoy the benefits of their customer card which earns free product.
Stop into Homegrown Foods, located north of Hwy 16 A on Granite Drive (just west of Tim Hortons), it’s an easy detour. http://www.homegrown-foods.com/
Recently, we have been trying to eat more consciously. By this I mean, we are choosing foods with more nutrition, less chemicals and preservatives, and closer to it’s original form. Every time I stop in, discoveries are made. The last stop in, I picked up some vanilla powder. It is essentially ground vanilla beans. I bought it per Mary Anne’s recommendation for home made yogurt. I haven’t gotten around to making the yogurt, but I did make rice pudding. I used the vanilla powder in lieu of vanilla extract. Wow! I look forward to making my yogurt now with the real vanilla bean flavor. Much more robust than using just extract.
Mary Anne and others are always helpful. If you have a question and they don’t know, they will ask someone or look up information for you. When Miss M. had trouble with her teeth, they introduced me to liquid colloidal silver and told me how to use it to improve her dental health. When my husband had prostate trouble, they recommended a supplement that made marked improvement within a few days.
Homegrown has a great selection of gluten-free products, fresh organic vegetables, organic meat, and other organic foods. You can find a wide variety of health supplements and homeopathic products, natural body care products and environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies. They even carry compostable baby diapers.
On the last Thursday of each month, Customer Appreciation Days offers a discount on products purchased. Frequent customers enjoy the benefits of their customer card which earns free product.
Stop into Homegrown Foods, located north of Hwy 16 A on Granite Drive (just west of Tim Hortons), it’s an easy detour. http://www.homegrown-foods.com/
Monday, March 21, 2011
Princess & the Pea
Discovering Princess & the Pea led me to so many fantastic baby and kid products. I first encountered the store in my search for a washing-machine friendly splat mat. I went back in pursuit of stainless steel at the height of the BPA-panic. I triumphantly scored Foogoo Sippy Cups and Straw Bottles by Thermos when they were selling out at lightening speed. Home to many unique products that make having babies and kids more fun. My favorite find there is the SugarBooger product line. I started with a splat mat made of plastic laminated cotton canvas. I have since purchased laminated place mats with matching dishes, silverware and cups for my kids. My daughter even takes her snack to school in her SugarBooger insulated lunch kit.
Other treasures I have discovered are: “fairy” and “magician” wands hand-carved in wood (big hits with the recipients), Green Monster Converse low-top shoes for Mr. E., sewing cards, a Nerf rocket blaster, and fun chopstick trainers by Chopstick Kids. This is just the start.
I have many items left to purchase on my Princess & the Pea wish list. This includes a Bilibo, another boy Your Body puzzle (huge gift success), the Wean Machine and some Aiden & Anais Swaddling Blankets among many other items, some yet to be discovered.
Entering the shop, you realize you haven’t come upon just any store, but one worth spending time. The ladies are friendly and knowledgeable. They will help you if you need it, or allow you to take your time and discover the treasures they have stocked on their shelves. The store is full but not crowded. You can comfortably maneuver a stroller which can sometimes be tricky even in a store targeted for kids. From books, clothing, baby products, toys, shoes and puzzles, nothing is ordinary in this special shop.
Princess & the Pea is located at 9654 - 142 Street in Crestwood Center in Edmonton. Online at www.princessandthepea.ca
Other treasures I have discovered are: “fairy” and “magician” wands hand-carved in wood (big hits with the recipients), Green Monster Converse low-top shoes for Mr. E., sewing cards, a Nerf rocket blaster, and fun chopstick trainers by Chopstick Kids. This is just the start.
I have many items left to purchase on my Princess & the Pea wish list. This includes a Bilibo, another boy Your Body puzzle (huge gift success), the Wean Machine and some Aiden & Anais Swaddling Blankets among many other items, some yet to be discovered.
Entering the shop, you realize you haven’t come upon just any store, but one worth spending time. The ladies are friendly and knowledgeable. They will help you if you need it, or allow you to take your time and discover the treasures they have stocked on their shelves. The store is full but not crowded. You can comfortably maneuver a stroller which can sometimes be tricky even in a store targeted for kids. From books, clothing, baby products, toys, shoes and puzzles, nothing is ordinary in this special shop.
Princess & the Pea is located at 9654 - 142 Street in Crestwood Center in Edmonton. Online at www.princessandthepea.ca
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