tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79518509714803911402024-02-18T22:15:07.320-08:00Kit N CaboodleA Mama's Retreat in Nanaimo, BC: Car seat safety, family life, and budgeting in Nanaimo, BCMama's Retreathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17384532704721981124noreply@blogger.comBlogger403125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951850971480391140.post-55557121417098271372014-03-29T17:53:00.001-07:002014-03-29T17:53:05.054-07:001st Newsletter<div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Welcome to the first Kit N Caboodle newsletter. You are receiving this newsletter if you are registered in our system as a consignor or customer and provided us with an email address. If you do not wish to receive the newsletter, simply let us know and we will remove your from the recipient list.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We are currently accepting <b>spring </b>and <b>summer </b>clothes and footwear, up to size 10, and maternity office wear. Please book an appointment for clothing drop-offs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We accept gear and equipment at any time. Items in particular demand are:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">baby gates</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">bassinets</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Jolly Jumpers (with or without stand) and Jumperoos</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I have current requests for a tricycle, light weight stroller, and Bumbo (not pink!).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We currently have two of the prettiest bouncers I've ever seen.</span></div>
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<td><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Combi Pod Bouncer<br />Retail Price: $125<br />KNC Price: $35</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The Combi Pod Bouncer uses your child's movement along with a built-in sound and vibration unit to provide comfort and enjoyment. A 3-point padded harness, slip resistant feet, 2-position recline, and MP3 input make for a safe and comfortable environment for your child. The rear mounted electronic control unit that allows easy access while baby is resting and a seat back storage pouch add convenience.</span><br />
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<td><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Svan Wooden Bouncer<br />Retail Price: $150</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The adjustable backrest allows your baby to lay down for naps, sit up to observe their surroundings or lounge anywhere in between. No bells and whistles to over-stimulate your baby. The bentwood backrest provides excellent support for your baby's developing skeletal system. Recommended for babies up to 30 lbs, it also provides a safe and comfortable seat for baby while giving discriminating parents a stylish and natural alternative to mechanical bouncers. Easily folds flat for storage or travel. Simply remove the top from the base and go!</span></td>
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<td><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Retail Price: $200</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">KNC Price: $99.95</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>Accessories may be available for purchase for an additional fee.</i></span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />Strolling around has never been easier with two children. The versatile Caboose Stand-On Tandem allows an older child to sit and stand on its patented rear platform/seat while a younger child rides comfortably in front. If the standing child tires, they can turn around and rest on the padded rear seat. And parents make out too because the Caboose is lightweight and folds up compactly. It also has a large basket and storage pockets for everything you’ll need to take along with you. And the rear platform means no more lifting a heavier older child in and out of the stroller when they want to see or get tired. The Caboose Stand-On Tandem double stroller makes strolling two children a breeze!</span></td>
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<td><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Pink Crocband Crocs, Size 6/7<br />Retail Price: $20-35</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: cartogothicstd-book, Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Children's CROCBAND pink EVA comfort clogs. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: cartogothicstd-book, Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The CROCBAND takes the iconic expression of CROCS shoes, and infuses the youthful and optimistic spirit captured in these retro clogs! </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: cartogothicstd-book, Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">• Fully-molded Croslite material construction for<br />maximum lightweight cushioning<br />• Sporty midsole band inspired<br />by the classic vulcanized style<br />• Croslite material heel strap for a secure fit<br />• Holes for Jibbitz shoe charms for<br />personalization<br />• Lightweight, non-marking soles<br />• Odor-resistant, easy to clean and quick to dry</span></td>
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<td><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Skip Hop Studio Diaper Tote in Plum Burst<br />Retail Price: $100-125</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Studio takes you from playdate to date night. Studio diaper tote is stylish enough to pair with a little black dress, but practical enough to keep you and baby stocked for a long day at the playground. Two insulated side pockets hold baby's bottles, food and sippy cups, while 12 more pockets keep your phone, wallet, keys and other personal items dry, secure and within quick reach. Studio's adjustable stroller straps attach neatly and conveniently to the handlebars of any stroller.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Want it cheaper? We have this bag <a href="http://www.ebay.ca/itm/161260628100?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649" target="_blank">listed on eBay</a>.</span></span></td>
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<td><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">WOW Toys Dudley Dump Truck<br />Retail Price: $60</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I’m Dudley and I’m as tough as nails! Everyone knows I’m the boss on the construction site, even if Dexter Digger likes to think he’s the boss every now and then! I can tip my load if you turn my power switch and my powerful motorised action makes me shake and shudder like a real truck! </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">You can always count on good old Dudders and my construction worker driver, Marky, to get the work done on the construction site!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1x Motorised dump truck called Dudley</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1x Builder driver figure called Marky</span></td>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Did you know we have new modified hours to serve you better?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday</b> - 11am to 5pm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Wednesday and Friday</b> - 1:30pm to 6:30pm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Sundays </b>- Closed</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I'm often here early than 11am on those days, too! You can also find us on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.cm/knckids">www.facebook.cm/knckids</a>. Check there for fresh arrivals, flash sales, and more!</span><br />
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Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16696131505478691586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951850971480391140.post-28014045718811093362013-06-12T12:34:00.003-07:002013-12-09T12:30:06.683-08:00Potty Pandemonium<div class="MsoNormal">
I have three kids. I have successfully helped two of them
learn to use the potty. The third one is almost there. He’s just in the
stubborn “NO WANNA GO PEEPEE!” stage which has little to do with actually
knowing the mechanics of peeing.</div>
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I’ve tried my fair share of potty seats.</div>
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This was our first. I got it because, though I loathe Dora, I thought Dora would be fun and exciting and encourage sitting on the potty. Not so much. Peeing on Dora was SCARY. Also, it tipped over easily, fell apart, got the parts carried about, etc... all of which resulted in spilled pee. And "I do it myself!!!" when "it" is dumping pee into the toilet never ends well. So Dora got shoved into a closet.</div>
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It didn't fall apart <i>as </i>easily but still came apart too easily. It also comes with a penis guard for boys. Except the lid doesn't close when that is on, and the lid was annoying, so we chucked it pretty quickly. It empties by pulling a bucket from the back. That prevented some spills, but you also had to make very sure it was put back in <i>just so</i> or the next pee would not go entirely in the bucket. A toddler cannot do that, so we ended up with a lot of pee on the carpet, and that sucked. It also has lots of parts and edges to wash.</div>
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In addition to slipping around too much, resulting in several incidents of falling in the toilet, it pinched thighs and testicles on more than one occasion. We discontinued use.</div>
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It's okay, but it does slip around on the toilet, so it's more difficult for kids to climb on without falling in the toilet. Also, way more pee than you'd imagine gets between the white and the blue part, and that's really, really disgusting. Same is true for licensed character versions of this same seat. We also had a cheap dollar store version of this seat:</div>
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It had no handles (handles were kinda useless anyway) and worked about the same. However, it was made of flimsier plastic that slid around on the toilet even worse and, when warm, slowly collapsed <i>into</i> the toilet when sat on. Caboodle 3 was not impressed.</div>
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Bumbo makes a potty seat! This thing is frickin' awesome! It's heavy enough to stay on the toilet seat and not move around, even on our elongated seat. It's sturdy enough that it doesn't collapse into the toilet. It is all one piece. I can easily rinse it off in the bathtub after the kids are done and it's good to go. It has a penis guard. It has a little bit of back support for extra comfort during those long waits for something to come out. </div>
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Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16696131505478691586noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951850971480391140.post-22933941974043982102013-06-09T17:07:00.001-07:002013-12-09T12:32:31.071-08:00Cheap hands off fun at Nanaimo MuseumThe Caboodle kids are fairly untamed and I don't often take them out in public. I was kind of stuck today, though, because Caboodle 3 and Daddy fell asleep for a nap and I didn't want the other two to wake him up. Luckily, after a lengthy church picnic (free lunch I didn't cook - score!), a friend with similar child entertaining needs invited us to come to the library with her. So I packed up some snacks and away we went downtown.<br />
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The library sucked about an hour of time. Caboodle 1 spent most of her time on the computer while Caboodle 2 kept bringing me some pretty cool non-fiction books to look at. We ended up with a tornado book and a race car book before Caboodle 2 started begging for the museum. How can you deny a kid who is literally begging you for a educational, cultural experience? You can't.<br />
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I love the <a href="http://www.nanaimomuseum.ca/" target="_blank">Nanaimo Museum</a>. It's small enough to not be overwhelming, and for my kids at least there was plenty to keep their attention. It's never been busy when we've been there, so it's not as embarrassing when my kids get obnoxiously loud. We did a scavenger hunt, blew the mine whistle, and listened to some miner stories before winding up in the old fashioned school room.<br />
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The museum gives kids adventure backpacks that contain, to an adult, pretty boring stuff. There's a bag of blocks, a puzzle, binoculars, and a magnifying glass. We spent a whole other hour in the museum, if not more. They even have costumes for some pretty rad cosplay. The adults mostly kicked back and watched as the Caboodle kids and their friend played school and displayed some surprisingly good penmanship for ages 6 and 5.<br />
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It's a cheap date, too. Just $2 for adults, 75 cents for kids 6+, and free for kids under 5. The excursion would have cost us just $2.75, except I found some nifty building kits in the gift shop for $6.25 each.</div>
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I managed to skip out on Caboodle 1's alphabet lesson and check out the museum's current exhibit - Art Deco fashions from the 20s and 30s. Yummy Downton Abbey-esque dresses for women with small breasts, no stomach, and no hips. Pretty interesting silhouette considering the times immediately before and after the period where breasts and child-bearing hips were fashionable. Nonetheless, I love period fashion so I was able to suspend disbelief and imagine myself in the dresses. The lack of a mirror definitely helped.</div>
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I have three caboodles. I have been dealing with diapers for 6.5 years straight. Here's the current pottying status in the house:<br />
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<li>Caboodle 1, age 6.5, female: nocturnal eneuresis (bedwetter, nightly)</li>
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<li>Caboodle 2, age 5, male: occasional bedwetting (when he refuses to pee before bed)</li>
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<li>Caboodle 3, almost 3, male: not potty-trained. He will pee when taken to the toilet but will protest half the time. He will not go to the toilet when directed.</li>
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We have used all sorts of brands and types of diapers, disposable and cloth. I have used Huggies, Pampers, Parent's Choice, Teddy's Choice, and Kirkland. I've used name brand and generic pull-ups. On the cloth side, we've used Kushies, Fuzzi Bunz, bumGenius, Kawaii, an assortment of WAHM diapers, prefolds/covers, and Monkey Doodlez AIOs. For training pants, I have tried Kushies, Bummis, Imse Vimse, and Blueberry before finally settling on Super Undies.<br />
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It starts with a gimmick. Super Undies are worn by potty training super heroes. Your super heroes will defeat those soggy diaper foes and rise dry and triumphant!<br />
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Plus you'll save money on pull-ups. Don't get me wrong, Super Undies are crazy expensive. Daytime potty training pants (pull-on and snap-on) retail for $19.95 and up. Bedwetter pants retail for $29.95 and up. Yikes! But! Have you ever looked at the price of pull-ups? A pack of 43 daytime pull-ups is $19.93. How long will that last in your house? Probably about 10 days here. A case of 46 GoodNites (what Caboodle 1 would wear) runs $32.87 at Walmart (as of April 4, 2013). A case of 68 nighttime pull-ups (the smallest size, fewer if you need a bigger size) is also $32.87. Caboodle 3 sometimes wets so heavily he goes through two disposables a night. Caboodle 1 doesn't, but let's do the math.<br />
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Caboodle 1 outgrew regular pull-ups and diapers when she was about 4. That's 912 overnight diapers at 46/case, or almost 20 cases, for a total of more than $650. That'll buy you 21 pairs of SuperUndies Bedwetter Pants. We have three. I'll let you do the math on daytime pullups. It is also worth noting that, at least in BC, disposable training pants are now subject to both GST <b>and</b> PST. Cloth is only subject to GST.<br />
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<a href="http://knckids.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/comic-po-anatomy.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="comic-po-anatomy" class="size-medium wp-image-95 alignright" height="300" src="http://knckids.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/comic-po-anatomy.jpg?w=300" width="300" /></a>Have a look at Super Undies anatomy. Both the Pull-On Trainer and the Bedwetter Pant are built similarly. With the Pull-ons, there is a sewn-in soaker layer and a pass-through pocket through which you can stuff more inserts. I use a variety of microfiber, bamboo, and the occasional cotton prefold. Don't have any? Old face cloths, hand towels, or even t-shirts will do the job -- and that's only if you have a heavy wetter.<br />
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Bedwetter Pants are similar, but in addition to the sewn in soaker layer they also have a sewn-on insert that can tuck into the pass-through pocket and get pulled out for a cleaner wash and faster dry. Both models have a mesh liner to help with detergent build-up, which can reduce absorbency.<br />
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Bedwetter pants are also trimmed with a broad band of fleece at the waist and leg openings. This provides both extra comfort and helps hold in excess pee at night.<br />
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Both of these pictures depict the newest generation of Super Undies. Caboodle 3 has been testing out the new Bedwetter Pants with great success. As I mentioned, this kid will soak through a disposable due to his frequent refusal to pee before bed and his dependence on a nighttime (and sometimes midnight) "doddle" (bottle). I know, I know, but we're talking about diapers, not big boys who still use bottles. The point is, he can last up to 14 hours with no leaks (not even an odour leak) in his Super Undies Bedwetter Pants.<br />
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I do actually prefer the previous style of both the pull-on and the bedwetter pants. The old style features a half pocket where you can stuff your boosters without passing your whole arm through the diaper. There's also less pee to touch when you remove them. That said, the old style pull-on is ideal for boys, not so much for girls. The old style bedwetter pant has a half pocket at the back rather than the front. This makes tucking in the sewn-on insert easier, but you can't boost your absorbency at the front where boys need it most. The new style allows you to boost absorbency for boys AND girls. The new style is also more trim, less bulky.<br />
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Easy? Yes. Caboodle 1 can stuff her own diapers and then remove the inserts and place them in the appropriate laundry receptacle in the morning? Caboodle 3 can remove and put on his Super Undies himself. The sizing is spectacular. Size smalls will fit your petite early potty trainer. Mediums will fit your average potty trainer. Larges are for kids who take a big more time, or are BIG kids. But then you move into the realm of nocturnal eneuresis and older children with special needs. Super Undies standard sizing comes up to XXL, or a max of 85 pounds/age 13. They've also started to make adult sizes.<br />
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<strong>Training Pant Comparison Chart</strong><br />
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<tr><td valign="top" width="94"></td><td valign="top" width="95"><strong>Bummis</strong></td><td valign="top" width="94"><strong>Kushies</strong></td><td valign="top" width="89"><strong>Imse Vimse</strong></td><td valign="top" width="100"><strong>Blueberry</strong></td><td valign="top" width="96"><strong>SU pull on</strong></td><td valign="top" width="71"><strong>SU bedwetter</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="94"><strong>Waterproof</strong></td><td valign="top" width="95">Yes</td><td valign="top" width="94">Sort of</td><td valign="top" width="89">Partial</td><td valign="top" width="100">Partial</td><td valign="top" width="96">yes</td><td valign="top" width="71">yes</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="94"><strong>Lasting Power</strong></td><td valign="top" width="95">1 small pee</td><td valign="top" width="94">1 small pee</td><td valign="top" width="89">1 small pee</td><td valign="top" width="100">1 small pee</td><td valign="top" width="96">Several pees</td><td valign="top" width="71">Hours of pee</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="94"><strong>Look</strong></td><td valign="top" width="95">Bubble butt</td><td valign="top" width="94">Bubble butt</td><td valign="top" width="89">Trim fit</td><td valign="top" width="100">Trim fit</td><td valign="top" width="96">Trim fit</td><td valign="top" width="71">Bubble butt</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="94"><strong>Outer fabric</strong></td><td valign="top" width="95">PUL</td><td valign="top" width="94">Nylon</td><td valign="top" width="89">Cotton knit</td><td valign="top" width="100">Cotton knit</td><td valign="top" width="96">PUL</td><td valign="top" width="71">PUL</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="94"><strong>Inner liner</strong></td><td valign="top" width="95">Cotton flannel</td><td valign="top" width="94">Cotton flannel</td><td valign="top" width="89">Organic cotton</td><td valign="top" width="100">Cotton velour</td><td valign="top" width="96">Poly-Lycra blend</td><td valign="top" width="71">Poly-Lycra blend</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="94"><strong>Trim</strong></td><td valign="top" width="95">Poly Elastic</td><td valign="top" width="94">Knit Cotton</td><td valign="top" width="89">Knit cotton</td><td valign="top" width="100">Knit cotton</td><td valign="top" width="96">Poly Elastic</td><td valign="top" width="71">Fleece</td></tr>
<tr><td valign="top" width="94"><strong>Origin</strong></td><td valign="top" width="95">Montreal</td><td valign="top" width="94">Canada</td><td valign="top" width="89">Europe</td><td valign="top" width="100">Arizona</td><td valign="top" width="96">California</td><td valign="top" width="71">California</td></tr>
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I'll leave you with a final comment from Caboodle 3.<br />
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<i><br />* <a href="http://www.superundies.com/">Super Undies Secret Headquarters International</a> provided one pair of SuperUndies Bedwetter Pants for the purposes of this review. I purchased Caboodle 1's three XL bedwetter pants and Caboodle 3's three M pull-ons for my own use, long before I planned to write a review.</i></div>
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Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16696131505478691586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951850971480391140.post-22938508425228714132013-03-26T15:17:00.000-07:002013-12-09T12:42:21.810-08:00Car Seats for Grandparents<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://knckids.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/grandma.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Image" class=" wp-image " height="187" id="i-430" src="http://knckids.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/grandma.jpg?w=594" width="250" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gratuitous picture of my grandma holding<br />
Caboodle 2. She was 83 in this picture, 88 now.<br />
She never transported my kids in a vehicle<br />
(and no longer drives), but Grampie in the<br />
background has.</td></tr>
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I have some great customers. Many of them are grandparents, given my situation right next to the Hospice Society thrift store. There are some awesome and dedicated grandmas (and grandpas) in our community actively caring for grandkids, foster kids, and even surrogate grandkids. I've found most to be very safety conscious - they don't want to be the one responsible for "breaking" the grandkids.<br />
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I did a seat check today that really opened my eyes to some of the terrible seat installations that are out there. I didn't take pictures - I was too busy being shocked. Grandma is a sweet, sweet lady and very receptive, thankfully. I went out to check the seat. At first I saw the top tether strap routed around rather than on top of the head rest. No biggie - relatively common mistake. Then I saw it. There was no harness in this seat. The baby (not with Grandma today) is 18 months old. No. No no no no no. Grandma was using the vehicle seat belt to hold the child in the seat, and it wasn't even a seat that was meant to convert to a booster. It gets worse. There was a strange set up of a different seat belt somehow attached to the UAS strap, which was not attached to the seat except for being threaded through the belt path. It was a hot mess.<br />
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<em>Grandma, if you see this review - you're awesome for what you do with this little girl and thank you for being so receptive to the advice.</em><br />
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Bless her heart, Grandma immediately sought to rectify the situation when I told her that there was no safe way to use her seat. That baby would be at serious, legitimate risk for death or serious injury in even a minor car accident. I managed to round up a free temporary seat for her (not ideal, but 500% better than what she was using) and installed it this evening.<br />
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<em>Again, Grandma - thank you thank you thank you for being so receptive to the advice. </em><br />
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If your child's grandparents or other older relatives ever transport your children, please PLEASE ensure they are secured safely in the vehicle and Grandma and Grandpa know how to install the seat again should they ever need to. Here are some reasonably priced seats currently available:<br />
<ul><br />
<li><strong>Cosco/Safety 1st Scenera</strong> (currently $72.63 at Walmart), sometimes sells for even less). It only harnesses to 40 lbs, but the price point makes it very accessible for those on a fixed income or those reluctant to shell out the cash for a seat. Rear faces to 40lbs also if you are able to convince the grandparents on extended rear-facing.</li>
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<li><strong>Evenflo Titan Sport</strong> (currently $91.44 at Walmart). Harnesses to 47lbs so will get you further than the Scenera. Only rear faces to 35lbs.</li>
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<li><strong>Safety 1st Guide 65</strong> (currently $134.67 at Walmart). Harnesses to 40lbs rear facing, 65lbs forward facing with high top harness position.</li>
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<li><strong>Evenflo Maestro</strong> (currently $119.99 at Toys R Us). Harness to 47lbs forward facing, boosters to 100lbs.</li>
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There are other cheap seats in the $100-150 range, but they only harness to 40lbs so if you're going for something cheap that will only get you that far, you may as well get the even cheaper Scenera. It's not a safety concern. They are ALL safe and have ALL passed Canadian crash test standards. The safest seat is the one that fits your child, fits your vehicle, fits your budget, and you can use correctly every time.Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16696131505478691586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951850971480391140.post-64117381735774356562013-03-23T09:19:00.000-07:002013-12-09T12:39:17.356-08:00Who installed your car seat?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://knckids.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/ffing-5yo.jpg" style="font-weight: bold; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img align="right" alt="Image" class="size-full wp-image " height="375" id="i-50" src="http://knckids.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/ffing-5yo.jpg?w=290" width="290" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Caboodle 1, age 5 in the photo, queries who installed<br />
her car seat and wonders why Mum is telling her to<br />
scooch her chest clip up a bit. She is the right age,<br />
height, and weight for this car seat, but it is incorrectly<br />
installed in the vehicle. You cannot install a<br />
forward-facing car seat in a 3rd row outboard position<br />
in a Dodge Grand Caravan (no top tether anchor).</td></tr>
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Since starting "official" car seat installations, I've noticed a theme. Mom wants the seat installed correctly but defers to Dad for the install. Dad, in typical Dad fashion, does not read the instructions. Mom doesn't think it's quite right. Often an argument ensues. Does this sound familiar? Who installed your car seat?<br />
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I did a check two weeks ago -- two seats in a VW Jetta. Dad took the vehicle to a buddy at the VW dealer in Nanaimo, because he "worked for VW" and "had two kids" so he knew what he was doing. Mom brought the car and seat to me. Sure enough, not only was the seat not tight enough (more than 1" of movement at the belt path), but the seat required a "foot" to be brought down for a FFing installation and this had not been done.<br />
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This morning a pregnant mama came in for an install. Dad was not able to come (out of town). Normally I would like both parents to come in if possible, but given the advanced stage of pregnancy and my personal experience installing a seat while in labour, I told Mom to come on in. Again, Dad was pretty sure he put the seat in properly. Mom was pretty sure he had not, and thought it best not to leave it to chance. Sure enough, the car seat base was so loose I could almost turn it upside down. I showed Mom how to install. Normally I would also have the parent install the seat, too, but it's incredibly difficult to do while very pregnant, so I completed the installation for her with the promise to show Dad when he was back in town.<br />
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But what about the grandparents? I see quite a few in-store at Kit N Caboodle, often with the grandchildren in tow. I also have them coming in looking for second hand seats (I can't carry them for insurance reasons, and I don't recommend second hand seats). What I've found is grandparents, while not usually well versed in current standards and recommendations, are extra interested in following safety rules lest they upset Mom and Dad or worse: break the grandkids.<br />
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This past week my mother-in-law came to visit. As with a great many mother-daughter-in-law relationships, ours is strained. While in town, Grandma was on a mission to collect kelp, sea algae, and ocean water. Great! Surely she would want to use our van, where three seats are already installed. It's big and roomy and perfectly for transporting random bits of ocean. No, she preferred to use her car. Yes, she did have to take all three kids because the three of them were technically still on a chicken pox quarantine. Three seats across in a sedan is a very difficult scenario if even one of them is a 5-point harness. She didn't think it could be done, but we ended up with Caboodle 3 in the middle, FFing in a Safety 1st Complete Air, Caboodle 2 on the passenger side in a high-back booster (despite complaints of it being pink), and Caboodle 1 on the driver's side in a low-back booster, because she was tall enough to not need the belt positioner.<br />
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Previously, I've butted heads with Grandma a few times on car seat installation. I did this time, too! But this time she was unable to continue arguing because <strong>this</strong> time I had a certificate to back everything up. She regularly transports the kids' cousin, a very large 5-year-old, and asked for advice on doing so safely - in her car and her motorhome!<br />
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Do the grandparents ever transport the grandkids? They could probably use some advice and assistance getting the seats in their vehicle properly. Send them my way!Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16696131505478691586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951850971480391140.post-50946930625155748862012-08-03T21:37:00.003-07:002012-08-03T21:37:46.564-07:00Dinosaurs Roam the Earth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This lightweight umbrella stroller is perfect for a trip around the world, or a trip to the mall. Designed with four (4) recline positions and full suspension; the G+G 103 will go all day, even when your toddler tires out and needs a good rest. Features include a shoulder strap for easy carrying and a one-hand recline mechanism. Unlike many other high-end umbrella strollers that have a rainshield accessory that only covers a portion of the stroller, the G+G 103 includeds a fully stitched, four-sided rainshield that will stand up against the most blustery day. A sturdy, compact design and remarkable pricing makes this lightweight stroller a heavyweight contender.</div>
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Updates to the 2011 model include a doubled canopy and the capacity to carry a car seat, making this stroller a versatile travel system.</div>
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<strong>Warranty: 1 year on frame and 3 months on fabric.</strong></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-left;">Welcome to Whittle World! This miniature play world is filled with top-quality wooden play pieces, cool vehicles, bold, colorful graphics, and lots and lots of imagination. Interchangeable people slot into the seats of buses, planes, trucks and more, then switch places or stand on their own as a world of creative play unfolds. Every new set means more narratives to explore, and more opportunities for adventure!</span><br />
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Mary, age 5, models one of the hooded towels. Each design is hand-crafted from a full-sized towel with lovely details such as eyes, tails, and hair, depending on which animal it is. The tiger is my favorite. His tail is sproingy!</div>
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Trainer chopsticks, for beginner eaters of Asian food.</div>
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Local visitors will have already been introduced to my owly
new friend who watches over me at my desk. He was sent out from the folks at
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His presence above my till has been awesome. Every customer
sees him there and most comment. Many of them touch to see just what he’s made
of, and every single one reads the sign. From a business perspective, this is
an absolutely amazing product. With the countless designs offered by Inspire
Your Walls, including custom work, any business could use this as a means of
advertising virtually any product, sale or event, or just decorating the walls.</div>
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When I placed the remaining speech bubbles in my home, it
was a great way to engage my children in dinner plans. We update the bubbles
daily and when they see what is written, and can read it themselves (sometimes
with the aid of a drawing), they are more excited and willing to eat dinner.</div>
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Chalk board decals are semi-permanent – easy to apply, they
stay on the wall indefinitely, but peel off easily enough (with the aid of a
blow dryer) when you’re ready for a change. It’s not limited to wall
applications. Inspire Your Walls also makes chalk board labels for applying to
your jars and containers at home. Mark with chalk, but erase with ease when the
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chalkboard labels AND two speech bubbles. What will you use it for? Show us! To
enter, take a picture of why you need the product – either the place where you’d
put it, an example of your disorganization demonstrating a need for labelling,
or get creative. Entries will be judged on creativity, popularity, and a wee
bit of randomness. Entries will be posted on our Facebook page for everyone to
see. Email your photos to <a href="mailto:photos@mamasretreat.com">photos@mamasretreat.com</a> between now and Friday, June 1, at 8pm (Pacific time). We'll post them in an Uninspired Walls folder on Facebook. On Saturday, we'll vote on the winners!</div>Chief Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11599339080528346055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951850971480391140.post-1944444216169509092012-05-30T13:23:00.001-07:002012-05-30T13:29:42.331-07:00My Hikes Review<p><a href="http://myhikesusa.com" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR7v1MNanz37d7AP-iftgvzK7868KjjdXsg9LZAXj8AZLNsYy3Z" width="343" height="213"></a><font size="4"><em>My Hikes™ Pant Cuff Fasteners make your child's cuffed pants look like cleverly accessorized <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jPxG_8o9vAI/T8aBo619MhI/AAAAAAAABuk/I7T3GqBof8g/s1600-h/IMG_1800%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><font size="3"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="My Hikes™ Pant Cuff Fasteners" border="0" alt="My Hikes™ Pant Cuff Fasteners" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2KtvJfWlTfw/T8aBpQZDF1I/AAAAAAAABus/1_KdHLNhQGA/IMG_1800_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="183"></font></a>clothing instead of clothing mishaps</em>.</font></p> <p><font size="3"><font size="3">When I received the My Hikes™ pant cuff fasteners in the mail, my son’s attention immediately gravitated towards this fun accessory! <br>My 2.5yr old now loves showing off his choo-choo and in a few occasions I found Leo wearing his My Hikes™ on his shirt or clipped on his side pockets, where he can see and touch it!<br>Kids love the whimsical, rubbery, 3-D touchable art that looks adorable on their pants.</font></font></p> <p><font size="3"><strong>My Hikes™ Pant Cuff Fasteners will help you adjust the length of your kids’ pants in a fun and useful way.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-i07CrMZeeZE/T8aBp9sEhOI/AAAAAAAABu0/bNkp2xR2iG0/s1600-h/IMG_1803%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><font size="3"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="My Hikes™ Pant Cuff Fasteners" border="0" alt="My Hikes™ Pant Cuff Fasteners" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TkphwJK5u74/T8aBqNnZT3I/AAAAAAAABu8/p0yDm_oIR7U/IMG_1803_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="183" height="244"></font></a></strong></font></p> <p><font size="3">• Kids can start wearing the next size up without damaging the new pant cuffs! Using My Hikes™ will actually help you buy a little bigger and get more wear out of your kids’ pants.</font></p> <p><font size="3">• Kids can roll pants just off the shoe for cooler weather, for wearing with boots, double-roll capri-style when the weather heats up, for water play, when a pant size becomes embarrassingly short, or when kids just need to roll up their pants.</font> <p><font size="3">• And the best about My Hikes™ is that kids LOVE to wear them! <font size="3"><font size="3"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="My Hikes™ Designs" alt="My Hikes™ Designs" src="http://myhikesusa.com/images/products.jpg"></font></font></font><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Kp11I7MApIk/T8aBqoG864I/AAAAAAAABvU/lFjKqSvQjf8/s1600-h/imgres%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="imgres" border="0" alt="imgres" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-enlVyMMB8GI/T8aBrC2ZXqI/AAAAAAAABvY/VvhdGi38KCA/imgres_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="245"></a> Mama's Retreathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17384532704721981124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951850971480391140.post-31942816875258832582012-05-24T11:08:00.001-07:002012-05-24T11:55:55.274-07:00Avon Bubble Bath and Body Paint Review and Giveaway<p><font size="3">I’m behind the times. My Grandma was an Avon rep briefly way back when. My knowledge of Avon was limited to teeny tiny lipstick samples we sold at a garage sale once and the endless tubes of Avon roll on deodorant my aunt gave every member of my family for Christmas (that we later sold, unused, at a garage sale for decent money!).</font> <p><font size="3">So when a local Avon rep approached Mama’s Retreat, I have to admit I was sceptical. Then she brought in a catalogue. O.M.G. It’s not just make-up and deodorant! That’s still there, for sure, but there are all sorts of products from skin care to clothing. I was still sceptical, so she gave me a few samples.</font> <p><font size="3"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVOWL8FDnx_JQKH4typDjsbnTL06egV7dfcw30Le-TMvCiuCu8d8IxUsnteFgEa0shiVcKqUGrlLPvitkzfxJ4peFgZWpaAs_zXeuB5pQ93D8RmAVZOWJkVBq0Z7UBs3tR31O-K2gJdQga/s1600-h/bubble%252520bath%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="bubble bath" border="0" alt="bubble bath" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-J18YZRBBkSU/T755IcZdJ3I/AAAAAAAABs4/9uN2g8mGOSI/bubble%252520bath_thumb%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="214" height="244"></a>Let’s start with the Bubble Delight bubble bath. I hardly ever use bubble bath because it leaves me and the kids itchy, but it was pina colada scented and it’s hard to go wrong with a pina colada. I told the kids Mummy was having a bath and it was a bath for just Mummy. Ran the tub and poured in my bubbles, then sank in to steaming hot water (it has to be hot – it discourages them from joining me). </font> <p><font size="3">But then they saw the bubbles. These weren’t just ordinary bubbles. These were thick, foamy bubbles that made excellent hats, beards, and discreet cover-ups for photos. First the two-year-old came to me, tugging at his shirt and muttering something unintelligible. He’s pretty cute and I figured he was born in the bath tub, so why not? He climbed in after an agonizing wait for it to be cool enough and immediately decorated himself with bubbles. NOT his hands, though. Bubbles on his hands were scary.</font> <p><font size="3">Then the four-year-old, already naked as he often is, discovered his little brother in a tub full of bubbles. Not fair! So in he came. Shortly thereafter, their sister discovered she had no playmates left. She hasn’t discovered modesty yet, so in she went and out I came. My bath was short-lived, but luxurious all the same. And the kids? The female child is usually left itchy after a bubble bath, and no itchiness resulted from this one. The three of them played and splashed and splashed and played until they were eventually extracted for bedtime, and those bubble were still there.</font> <p><font size="3">But the bubble bath fun doesn’t end there. The Avon rep told me of seemingly endless other<strong> uses for Avon bubble bath</strong>.</font> <p align="left"><font size="3">1) Bubble Bath - Zillions of bubbles that leave NO bathtub ring.<br></font><font size="3">2) Vehicle Wash - Does a beautiful job on washing cars, mobile homes, RVs, and boats.<br></font><font size="3">3) Laundry detergent - You won't need fabric softener.<br></font><font size="3">4) Hand washing delicates.<br></font><font size="3">5) As a pre-soak - Use on heavily soiled laundry - GREAT for ring around the collar and greasy work clothes.<br></font><font size="3"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RpVT08Yz8AE/T755IplnkkI/AAAAAAAABtA/UZnA3rkddds/s1600-h/paint%2525202%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="paint 2" border="0" alt="paint 2" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_KM0OH8eYrU/T755I7heKOI/AAAAAAAABtE/zUvFBEW2WA4/paint%2525202_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>6) Window Cleaner.<br></font><font size="3">7) Wash appliances.<br></font><font size="3">8) Wash no wax floors.<br></font><font size="3">9) Liquid Dish Soap.<br></font><font size="3">10) Pet Shampoo (along with SSS Bath Oil).<br></font><font size="3">11) Clean bathroom fixtures and mirrors.<br></font><font size="3">12) Shampoo carpets (whole room or a spot).<br></font><font size="3">13) Wash walls and ceilings.<br></font><font size="3">14) Use bubbles and sponge to shampoo furniture or vehicle interiors.<br></font><font size="3">15) Cleans chandeliers and light fixtures.<br></font><font size="3">16) Cleans china, windows, etc. (all glass).<br></font><font size="3">17) Wash your plant leaves, they will shine. Then pour into soil as a fertilizer.<br></font><font size="3">18) Upholstery stains come out by rubbing with a damp cloth dipped in full strength bubble bath. Do not wet the sponge with water. Water may leave a stain, the bubble bath won't.<br></font><font size="3">19) Clean your </font><font size="3">jewellery</font><font size="3"> - even costume jewellery.<br></font><font size="3">20) Splatter grease (butter too) on a good blouse? Put straight bubble bath on the spot, let sit a few minutes and wash. No spots!<br></font><font size="3">21) Wash Venetian blinds.<br></font><font size="3">22) Wash paneling - no rinsing, no streaks.<br></font><font size="3">23) Clean your eyeglasses.<br></font><font size="3">24) Put some bubble bath and a bit of water in your potpourri burner.<br></font><font size="3">25) Clean your painted or real wood cupboards</font> <p><font size="3"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qMceKdvSRnWYVACxo5GyM2ReigfNWFkxjMfgCRkmcsDMLGrLmoJd-GyStbNs2Lj4sVGTYsWSXOYgk34LLA82Ha8r6qUBH6zjn401-aKt8UXNA6Hjjflu3qh9gH0BweG-vXf8U-Prk_yc/s1600-h/paint%252520before%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Windows After" border="0" alt="AFTER" align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nbIsLWhhdHY/T76EMpIJ2eI/AAAAAAAABuA/jUgMTkNSeO8/paint%252520before_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GPRCyZzj_G4/T76EM6aa3mI/AAAAAAAABuI/ukkVeYqyqt8/s1600-h/paint%252520after%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Windows Before" border="0" alt="BEFORE" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9_Ij0FYoeYI/T76ENMtVnUI/AAAAAAAABuQ/Ayob6DY5_Qw/paint%252520after_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244"></a>Now I’m not that into cleaning so I didn’t test each and every one of these uses, but I did have some troublesome windows at the store. No matter how many times I scrubbed (inside and out) the fingerprints and grime would NOT disappear. What did I have to lose? I had instant success with the Avon Bubble Bath, and no streaks despite my using far too much (half a capful diluted in water).</font> <p><font size="3">My new Avon lady gave me two products to try, though – the <strong>bubble bath</strong> AND <strong>Naturals <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VmWaV-ZDyS4/T755JYezF_I/AAAAAAAABtM/09u9fqQVBkE/s1600-h/paint%2525203%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="paint 3" border="0" alt="paint 3" align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5zZAQlygYLY/T755KD-PdTI/AAAAAAAABtU/9toVG7dmYgw/paint%2525203_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="212" height="244"></a>Kids Bath Time Body Paint</strong>.</font> <p><font size="3">You think I had trouble getting the kids in the tub for this one? They rolled it ALL over each other. The only challenge I had was with rolling it on wet skin, as per the instructions on the bottle. It didn’t exactly roll. Worked GREAT on dry skin, though. When they were all colored up, they simply lathered up and rinsed off, completely unaware that I’d just tricked them into getting CLEAN, too.</font> <p><font size="3">Of course there is more to this than just a review. We like to share the love, and so we’re <strong><font size="4">giving away an Avon kids gift pack!</font></strong> The lucky winner will receive at 700mL bottle of Bubble Delight Jelly Bean Bubble Bath, two 50mL bottles of Naturals Kids Bath Time Body Paint, one 250mL bottle of Naturals Kids Body Wash, and one blueberry kids’ bath sponge.</font> <p><font size="3"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XO6WmS9jNsQ/T755KdBlmEI/AAAAAAAABuY/Oi142jmai80/s1600-h/paint%2525201%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="paint 1" border="0" alt="paint 1" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Wjs7EnQyKc0/T755K51knWI/AAAAAAAABuc/5lOdm3UWioM/paint%2525201_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="195"></a><strong>To enter</strong>, leave a comment on this post (not an anonymous one! we won’t know who you are!). For a bonus entry, like us on Facebook. For yet another bonus entry, share the contest with your friends and have them like us on Facebook. Make sure the share is public so we can see it. You’ll get an additional entry for each friend who communicates with us in some way that you sent them.</font> <p><font size="3"></font> Mama's Retreathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17384532704721981124noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951850971480391140.post-66447748162055986222012-05-03T12:11:00.001-07:002012-05-03T12:45:25.307-07:00Healing Hazel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>For a limited time, receive an amber baby bracelet, flower headband, or head snuggler at well below our usual low prices when you purchase a hazelwood necklace.</strong><br />
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Hazelwood neutralizes acidity throughout the body. Its benefits are significant and have long been enjoyed by First Nations people in Quebec. <span style="line-height: 16px;">Healing Hazel is the first holder of a Medical Device Establishment license in Canada in this category.</span><br />
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The Mama Network is the first west coast distributor for this amazing product. Hand-crafted with pride in Quebec, the necklaces and bracelets work with these common symptoms of high acidity levels:<br />
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<li>teething pain</li>
<li>morning sickness</li>
<li>diaper rash</li>
<li>acne</li>
<li>eczema</li>
<li>psoriasis</li>
<li>kanker sores</li>
<li>ulcers</li>
<li>heartburn</li>
<li>arthritis</li>
<li>asthma</li>
<li>headaches</li>
<li>migraines</li>
<li>constipation</li>
<li>tooth decay</li>
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Babies can begin wearing from 4 months of age. The small necklace neutralizes saliva acidity that causes toothaches. The contact between hazelwood and the skin will naturally calm your child down.<br />
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<strong>FAQ</strong></div>
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<strong>1.When should a baby wear our necklaces?</strong></div>
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In general, teething occurs when babies are 4 months old. Sometimes those signs will appear sooner. Teething causes pain to infants and long nights to parents! In the beginning, your child has to get use to using the necklace. After a while, they will not realize they’re wearing it! Your baby and you will sleep tight, and teething pain should be relieved!</div>
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<strong>2. How do children and babies wear their necklaces?</strong></div>
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Always make sure the necklace is in contact with skin. Our hazel tree necklaces are therapeutic jewelry. They are not to be compared with teething rings for chewing. Our necklaces are <b>not</b> meant to go in your child’s mouth at any time, under any circumstance. At no time should the hazel tree necklaces reach the mouth. Be certain to get the right size (see below).</div>
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<strong>3. How do I choose the right size?</strong></div>
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Healing Hazel is the only company to offer you 4 different sizes for babies and children: 10 1/2” – 11” – 12” – 13”</div>
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Age and the weight should influence your decision. The necklace should stop at the chin. Two fingers should be enough between the necklace and the neck. This is the method we have used for 25 years.</div>
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A child of 8 to 9 years could wear a bracelet. Healing Hazel makes bracelets 6 1/2” especially for them.</div>
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The efficiency is never altered by contact with water. However, keep in mind that hazelwood is wood. If the necklaces/bracelets are in contact with water for a prolonged period of time, there is a risk of peeling and a loss of color. To keep the original look, it’s preferable to remove it while in contact with water.</div>
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<strong>5. What wood should you choose?</strong></div>
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People always ask this question. Our hazel tree wood corresponds to quality standards established by our 25 years of experience and perfected knowledge. It contributes to maintain an improved efficiency and a look that people of all ages love. The quality of our necklaces and bracelets is impressive.</div>
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The necklaces/bracelets whose wood is too small, uneven in circumference, length and color are not recommended. They are fragile and unattractive.</div>
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The hazel tree itself does it all. The pretty beads always embellish a necklace/bracelet but the beads should never exceed the circumference of the wood pieces because the hazel tree works in contact with the skin. Pendants/stones of all kinds that exceed the circumference should be reserved for other types of jewelry because it affects the efficiency of this product.</div>
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Wood that is darkened is almost dead. It also may break easily. The pretty and tall young hazel tree is the best choice. Quebec’s forests are full of these. It is our first and only choice. You must take notice that it is not all the hazel tree that is good and pretty enough for our standards.</div>
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<strong>6. When should the collars/bracelets should be changed ?</strong></div>
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There is only one simple rule to follow:</div>
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The hazel tree is an alkaline wood. When placed in contact with skin high acidity skin, it will darken. The oxidizing process works to neutralize the acidity surplus and also will largely contribute to balance the organism.</div>
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Wood ends will blacken over time. When the appearance of the product becomes tainted by acidity, it will be time to change your necklace/bracelet and to get a new one.</div>
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Quite frequently, people told us they have removed their necklace/bracelet, believing to be relieved and cured of their symptoms, but their problems returned. It is best to keep it on you at all time.</div>
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May we suggest a healthy diet, rich in anti-inflammatory food, to work hand-in-hand with your Healing Hazel item?</div>
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For all people who like to be close to nature and its derivatives, the hazel tree is an excellent, natural alternative to help and relieve the irritating pain caused by acidity.</div>
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<strong>7. Is it normal if the wood start to peel after a while?</strong></div>
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It’s perfectly normal for the wood to peel after a certain period of time. It’s a natural factor and we cannot control this from happening. The effectiveness remains the same because the alkaline properties are in the wood, not the bark.</div>
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<strong>8. Can I wear your necklaces/bracelets if I have nut allergies?</strong></div>
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Over the years, while we had some reports of people allergic to nuts that had reactions/flare-ups due to wearing the hazelwood product, other people with same allergies did not. However, for your health and safety, we recommend avoiding the products altogether.</div>
<strong>9. What is hematite?</strong><br />
Hematite is the mineral form of iron oxide. Hematite is associated with the spleen, blood, and cleansing. The iron in this mineral has a strong effect on the blood. Used in supporting the kidney's blood-cleansing function. Recommended for those with anemia. Helps in tissue regeneration. Hematite is given to those who need to regroup after jet lag, stress, birth and anesthesia. Hematite aids absorption of iron in the small intestines and benefits all fluid functions in the body.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://oyaco.com/" target="_blank">Oyaco</a> sent me a couple of awesome <a href="http://www.ingridandisabel.com/" target="_blank">Ingrid & Isabel</a> products to try and here is my opinion:</span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>The BellaBand</strong> – the most versatile maternity accessory you’ll get.<br />You start using the BellaBand right in the beginning of your pregnancy when the belly starts to grow and you need to unbutton your regular pants. Then it comes in handy as a pseudo under shirt to hide the belly and your plumber butt that insists in making the appearance when you are preggers! The final stage is nursing, you use the BellaBand to cover your tummy when you lift your shirt to nurse your little bundle! </span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br />>> <a href="http://www.ingridandisabel.com/product/1011/bellaband-everyday.html#">How To Wear</a><br />Wear throughout and after pregnancy <br />Seamless construction <br />Specifically designed to expand and recover for pregnancy <br />Adjustable; wear full-length or fold for extra hold <br />High-density, ultra-soft knit blend <br />Fabric won’t pill, fade or lose elasticity <br />New stay-put silicone strip offers more hold/keeps Bellaband from riding or rolling up <br />New longer length for extra coverage and flexibility<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><img align="left" alt="Bellaband" height="233" src="http://www.ingridandisabel.com/iairetail/images/scroll/homepage/7.jpg" style="display: inline; float: left;" width="534" /><strong>The Belly Leggings</strong> – by far the most comfortable leggings I’ve ever had (even comparing to my “non Pregnancy” leggings!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Ingrid & Isabel have found the softest <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-krMcf7Mth84/T4xm8jMYz2I/AAAAAAAABq0/ms8Z-7Uwl9M/s1600-h/IMG_1571%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img align="left" alt="IMG_1571" border="0" height="219" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-l2FKzjEKKcg/T4xm9Isg3HI/AAAAAAAABq8/O4aoJ8OkBFo/IMG_1571_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; float: left; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_1571" width="244" /></a>fabric for leggings I’ve seen! This is a full-length legging with a tall, seamless waistband that comes all the way up to just below the bra (it has seams in the inner legs but it didn’t bother me at all). You can wear it high or folded at your hips, depending on the type of support you need and your personal comfort, pregnancy stage and style.<br />Before I received this product my previous leggings would slide down as I moved and I felt I needed to watch my movements. Now I don’t have this problem anymore! I used my leggings during my 2.5 year old Easter egg hunt and the leggings stayed right where they should!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Details:</span>Wear throughout and after pregnancy <br />Seamless fabrication for immense stretch and recovery <br />Technically designed to embrace a changing body <br />Woven to create a high-density knit for coverage and comfort <br />Fabric won't fade or lose its elasticity<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">During <a href="http://www.mamasretreat.com/" target="_blank">Mama’s Retreat</a> sale, I had the chance to see and feel other <span style="font-size: small;">Ingrid & Isabel products (shirts, skirts and dresses) and I have to say they are top quality. The fabrics they use are amazing and their products are made to last!</span></span>Mama's Retreathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17384532704721981124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951850971480391140.post-39922154472535313762012-04-14T01:14:00.000-07:002012-05-24T11:14:13.503-07:00Massive Clearance + a Giveaway<br />
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To celebrate, and to make way for new products in the warehouse, we're clearing out tons of old merchandise to make way for new.<br />
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As for the first giveaway - leave a comment on this blog post to be entered to win a pair of Joe Boxer PJs or Kid Brother shirt (winner's choice).Chief Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11599339080528346055noreply@blogger.com57tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951850971480391140.post-23469165323786779272012-04-13T15:21:00.001-07:002012-04-13T15:25:34.349-07:00Exciting News!<p><br><font size="3">Exciting things are afoot at Mama’s Retreat.</font></p> <p><font size="3">We apologize for the slowdown in recent months, but we’ve been working on an exciting new venture for us that we hope will bring you a host of great new products and opportunities.</font></p> <p><font size="3">As many of you know, Mama Marcela is pregnant. As of today, she is stepping down as Chief Mama to focus on growing a baby. Mama Val is stepping up as the new Chief Mama and will be in charge of most aspects of operations. Marcela will definitely be sticking around to help in the transition until she’s on full maternity leave. We are neighbours, after all!</font></p> <p><font size="3">But that’s not the only exciting development!</font></p> <p><font size="3">We are in the end stages of acquiring a retail location, a dream we’ve had since starting business two years ago. For local Nanaimo and Vancouver Island customers, this means a convenient storefront for picking up orders as well as checking out products in person or paying for the daily deals (or archive items) by cash or debit. For the rest of our customers, this development opens up a host of new product opportunities normally only available to brick-and-mortar stores!</font></p> <p><font size="3">We’ve got more amber on its way, more Melissa & Doug, Hazelwood, and lots of new goodies and ideas. </font></p> <p><font size="3">Until then, how about a blowout of existing inventory? And some freebies. I always love a freebie, don’t you?</font></p> <p><font size="3">Cheers,</font></p> <p><font size="3"><strong><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xgWXfC18xHs/T4inrarw03I/AAAAAAAABqs/il4PNXy5Rg0/s1600-h/mamasretreat_face%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="mamasretreat_logofinal" border="0" alt="mamasretreat_logofinal" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TPLYU5Bv21I/T4inr4vAsVI/AAAAAAAABqw/VyIDLivOxB0/mamasretreat_face_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="82" height="77"></a>Mama Val</strong><br>Chief Mama<br>Mama’s Retreat<br>www.mamasretreat.com</font></p> Mama's Retreathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17384532704721981124noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951850971480391140.post-78845958929968809212012-03-27T15:39:00.001-07:002012-03-30T16:15:02.034-07:00EZstringer Review and Giveaway<a href="http://ezstringer.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="ezstringer" src="http://ezstringer.com/imgs/ezstringer_logo.png" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></a><span style="font-size: small;">Just as I was making my son and husband matching PJ pants! I received a <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-x4n56ZuS36I/T3JBfsE9x1I/AAAAAAAABpU/bZ4X2OkMIiw/s1600-h/IMG_1507%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"><img align="left" alt="IMG_1507" border="0" height="244" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BF_MSgOJzB0/T3JBgMb2blI/AAAAAAAABpc/bS7W8GAhmOg/IMG_1507_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; float: left; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_1507" width="183" /></span></a>set of EZ </span><span style="font-size: small;">Stringers to review! <br />The EZ stringer is so much easier to use than trying to rethread a drawstring with a safety pin! All you need to do is slip in the drawstring and feed the plastic tube through the drawstring channel and the string follows along.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The EZstringer was incredibly easy to use:<br /><strong>1.</strong> Feed the drawstring into the EZstringer.<br /><strong>2.</strong> Guide the EZstringer through the garment to replace the drawstring.<br /><strong>3.</strong> Slide the EZstringer from the garment, leaving the drawstring in place. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The EZstringer comes with three size options so you can easily use with <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QptYGMRX6xE/T3JBjfEsL3I/AAAAAAAABqM/wz662AU3H8w/s1600-h/IMG_1505%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"><img align="left" alt="IMG_1505" border="0" height="244" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SUmCn6pV7v4/T3JBj-A-XpI/AAAAAAAABqU/IBm2-TP1sTQ/IMG_1505_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; float: left; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_1505" width="183" /></span></a>different size drawstrings. For my son’s pants I tried my own draw string and I used the orange EZstringer. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Usually I am a skeptical about the </span><span style="font-size: small;">products we se on the “as seen on TV” ads but I can say I am very satisfied with the results. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> Shipping from USA to Canada was super fast <br />Definitely a great little product to keep with your sewing kit!<img align="right" src="https://www.ezstringer.com/store/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/3/u/3units-cutout-base.png" style="display: inline; float: right;" /></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: red;">GIVEAWAY</span></strong>: EZstringer has offered a pack of EZstringers for two lucky Mamas! To enter simply leave a comment on this post and/or on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MamasReTreat/posts/271148379635443" target="_blank">Facebook Giveaway Thread</a>! You have until Apr/01/12 to enter!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Check out their infomercial to see more of the EZstringer in action! </span> <br />
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