Saturday, September 15, 2007

360 Bebe Sling on Good Morning America

So . . . it wasn't the feature but there were lots of shots of Austin mama Pam Crosier wearing her 360 Bebe sling in this feature piece about bringing babies to work. The video on the site is called "taking tots to work".

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/LifeStages/story?id=3602802&page=1

360 Bebe Sling at Tokyo Disney

Thursday, September 13, 2007

360 Bebe Photo Contest

Do you love your 360 Bebe Sling? Share your favorite photo of you and your baby in a 360 Bebe Sling and win a gift certificate for another sling.

A winner is chosen every month.

Submit your picture to enter_to_win@360bebe.com

Photos will be posted in our online gallery.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Austin Babywearers

Today I had the opportunity to attend my first Austin Babywearers Meeting (formerly a Nine In Nine Out Chapter). It was held at the Zolowear Offices in South Austin. It was an amazing experience . . . to see so many slinging mamas, so many mamas new to slinging and just overall to be a part of such a positive movement of moms sharing the babywearing love with other moms. I also had the honor to meet Darien and Michelle of Zolowear fame. Zolowear is what I have always considered to be the first to get slings right - to beautifully combine form, function, and style. Not to mention she also has the most comprehensive how to and learn to babywearing information available from any manufacturer. She has spent much time and energy to give moms every advantage possible to be successful with their slings.

Austin Babywearers meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month, come and go from 9:30 to 11:00. Next month's meeting will be October 10 at the Zolowear offices - 321 W Ben White Ste. 101. Available at the meetings is an extensive sling library - that allows you to check out various carriers for a month between meetings.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Mommy and Me Sale and BabyBee Basics

Twice a year the Mommy and Me Consignment Sale hosts a private baby shower for first time moms. I have had the opportunity to attend the last two as a sponsor. The most recent one was last Friday afternoon. It is a great event that provides a mountain of information to new moms and lets them shop the sale before the general public.

I just wanted to tell you about a wonderful mom I met who was also a sponsor. Her name is Bethany and she owns a company called BabyBee Basics. The first thing that caught my attention about her was the beautiful wrap she was using to carry her baby in. I asked her if it was a Metro Wrap b/c I had never seen one in person but had heard that they were very impressive. She said no that she had made it. I wish I had a picture because it was the perfect wrap for the Texas climate and it was beautiful. It was a lightweight, light colored organic looking cotton that she had embellished with a hand painted design. She and her baby looked so beautiful and her baby slept in the wrap through the entire event.

The other thing I wanted to share about Bethany is her business. She offers private in home new parent support including everything from prepared childbirth to postpartum support. Not only is she a mother of two but she is also a postpartum nurse. So tune out the well meaning friends and relatives, set aside the mountains of baby books, and get one one support, tailored to you. To find out more about her classes and pricing visit her site at www.babybasics.com

Get Help With Your Sling

Austin Babywearers meets this Wednesday, September 12, from 9:30 to 11. The location will be the Zolowear Headquarters located at 321 W Ben White Ste. 101.

This will be an opportunity to get help with any of your slings or carriers or to find out more about the different styles and types of soft carriers.

I will be there if you have any questions or specifics for me or regarding pouch style slings.

Monday, September 10, 2007

a new improved website

My new website is finished and I just wanted to thank all the mamas who worked to make it come together, especially

a huge thank you to Jenny Medford of Websydaisy for the many nights of back and forth fine tuning, her creative vision and her speedy work.

Next a huge thank you to Bella Guzman of Design by Bella for her beautiful professional logo and design work.

And third to Alison Eden of Alison Eden Photography for the most amazingly beautiful baby and mama photography.