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NEW MyMee all purpose baby item! July 6, 2009

Filed under: babies, bib, children, fabric, sewing — easytoentertain @ 11:38 pm
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So I have been wanting to design a bib that uses my fun plastic clips I use on my binky leashes. This led to me thinking hey, I can make it to work for babies and toddlers. This led to hey I can attach my ribbon with a snap so it will rotate. This led to hey, I need as much ribbon as my binky leashes take…which led to a super fun, multi pupose baby item! There are so many uses for the MyMee. (which I named based on the fact that Chloe calls blankets her “me” and sammi was holding one like the perfect little baby blanket)

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- baby bib
- toddler bib
- binky leash
- lovey
- spit rag
- toy leash
- blanket leash

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You can easily interchanged the straps and lovey portions to match your mood. The leash included with the MyMee is the same as my other pacifier leashes.

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To use as a binky leash, toy leash, or blanket leash remove ribbon from the fabric piece. To hold a binky or toy, loop the end of the robbin through the item and simply snap shut then attach to fabric or baby using the plastic clip. To use as a blanket leash loop the end around your stroller, or car seat and use the plastic clip attached to the blanket. To use as a baby or toddler bib simply snap the leash to the fabric and feed the ribbon behind baby then clip the plastic clip to the appropriate side. To use as a spit rag or lovey clip, have the leash snapped to the fabric and the plastic clipped to they baby or car seat, and use or love as needed. Can also be used as a lovey or spit/snot rag without the leash.

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The leash/strap is made using a cute ribbon with ruffly edges and a strip down the center. The plastic clip used, clips right on to any outfit or item and the small plastic teeth keep the leash secure without ruining anything. The clip is sewn into a loop of ribbon. The snap allows for easy removal of your child’s pacifier or quick attachment to the fabric. This leash works with all types of pacifiers given the appropriate adapters. Leash measure approximately 9 inches from tip of the plastic clip to the tip of the closed ribbon, and about 12 inches with the snap open. The fabric portion is a cotton blend on one side and a flannel on the other. The flannel allows absorbance without added bulk. It is topped stitched, and has just the one snap on it.

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Birthday Invitations: May 12, 2009

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I finally got around to making birthday invitations for Chloe’s 2nd birthday! (I can’t believe she is already turning 2!!!) I loved them so much I also posted some for sale on etsy!   Her party is going to be fish and aquarium themed.

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The sad return to work :( May 11, 2009

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Well tommorrow is my first day back to work since having Sammi. I am really not looking forward to it. I have so enjoyed the past three months of Chloe, Sammi, and me spending time together. I can’t believe that Samantha is already going on three months old! I want to cry to think that this special time of just us is over. I am NOT looking forward to having to leave my girls with anyone for 8 hours at a time, even if it is going to be daddy, grandma, or grandpa. I really wish my mom had the energy and willingness to watch the girls cause that would set my mind very much at ease. I wish we could afford for me to stay at home and take care of my girls…maybe sometime soon. At least I got today off (mother’s day) though it is very bitter sweet to spend my last day before I go back to work, which is supposed to be all about being a mother, being sad about having to go back to work and leaving my baby at home. I think it is a lot harder to me this time around because I am successfully breastfeeding her. I think that I have been able to bond with Sammi a lot faster than I got to with Chloe. I think that bonding has also been easier because Sammi has not been colicy like Chloe was and we can actually play with her at this age. I really just want to cry. Also we have gotten Chloe to be not eatting as many junky foods that her grandpa is so fond of feeding her. I am going to revert to lists of what to feed her and when, when grandma and grandpa have to babysit. It is the only way that I can get them to feed her what I want her to eat…aka not cookies.

 

Diapers.com great buys!!! May 5, 2009

Filed under: babies, children — easytoentertain @ 4:57 pm
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I just ordered my second order from diapers.com and their prices are just so great, plus delivery right to my front door! I spend 34.99 for 120 size 6 luv’s diapers for Chloe, the same amount of diapers would have cost me 42+tax in the store. I ordered diapers for Sammi at the same time and being that my total was over $49 I got free shipping.

You can get $10 off your first order with my special code ‘easy2009′. This saves you $10 off your first order and gives me $5 credit. We both come out ahead! Such great bargains!

 

Handmade Recycled Upcycled Onesie made from a T-shirt! May 5, 2009

Filed under: babies, children, clothing, fabric, sewing — easytoentertain @ 1:14 am
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Thats right I made a onesie from a shirt! It is such a fab way of making new clothes for your children having to spend either little or no money. You can also create one of a kind clothes for them that no one else will have. This onesie used to be a womens 2x tank top that never fit me but had a really cute beach theme across the front. I even made a really cute hat to go with it out of the same fabric! The little lady in the picture is my newest addition Samantha aka Sammi. Just for size reference she is a size 0-3 months! This was much easier than I expected but SOOOO cute! There are a lot of step but not that bad and nice feeling since the fabric is more worn in. I just put this up on Etsy! Wish it luck!

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Wallets! April 21, 2009

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So I was bored and made these…My Etsy. They are posted right now and are a great steal at just $4.00!

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Yet another new bib on Etsy! April 20, 2009

Filed under: babies, bib, fabric, sewing — easytoentertain @ 11:28 pm
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I just posted another new bib in My Etsy. This time it is a boy or girl bandana themed one!

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New Etsy Items! April 20, 2009

Filed under: babies, bib, sewing — easytoentertain @ 1:56 am
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It feels so good when I actually get something done in a day…and I haven’t even been home most of the day! These are items I just listed in My Etsy Store.

Cherry Pot Holder
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Grapes Pot Holder
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Hello Kitty Bib
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New Nursing Pads up on Etsy! April 15, 2009

Filed under: babies, sewing — easytoentertain @ 6:12 pm
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So I have been busy busy busy, cutting out nursing pads…sewing nursing pads…and now listing nursing pads! These are three more designs. I really like the beige ones because you can wear them with anything as they match the skin better than white. I also love the idea of using a print on the inside and basic on the outside. This way there is less worry about colors showing through but you still get a cute fabric!

Beige Contoured Nursing Pads

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Teal Flower Contoured Nursing Pads

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Sage Green Contoured Nursing Pads

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My Etsy Shop! April 15, 2009

Filed under: babies, sewing — easytoentertain @ 4:45 am
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I just posted my first set of flannel nursing pads in My Etsy Shop!

The set I listed is a blue/teal/yellow star and moon set. I love this fabric and kept a pair for myself! I plan on giving nursing pads at 2 baby showers I am going to be attending in the next 2 weeks or so. I have fallen in love with the softness and no more crunchy that comes with disposables. Don’t get me wrong I still love my Lilypadz and plan on wearing them when I return to work to try to prevent any leaks. But for comfort cloth just cant be beat!

Also notice my fancy packaging!  I saw a similar label somewhere on the net and just love the idea.  I even have the care instructions included so great for gifts!

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