Mothering Tao

Mother and Child in Harmony

Discontinued BECO Butterfly prints July 26, 2009

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These are prints that are sold out from the manufacturer, which means when they are sold out, they will no longer be listed. I happen to LOVE Allison because I think it’s elegant, gender neutral and incredibly gorgeous.

Beco Butterfly II Allison

Beco Butterfly II Allison

Beco Butterfly II Anna

Beco Butterfly II Anna

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Helping kids July 15, 2009

My toddler was reciting lines from his favorite cartoon while I was cooking dinner 2 nights ago. I soon realized the child can memorize lines like a professional actor. More importantly, he knew a LOT of lines from a LOT of shows! His repertoir ranged from Nickelodeon favorites such as Dora and Diego to Noggin’s up-and-coming “Yo Gaba Gaba” to Disney show tunes. After 2 seconds of parental pride, I realized my baby watches way too much T.V. What else is new?

I had boxes to open from a shipment, update inventory and finish cooking dinner before bedtime. But just as he was about to run back into the living room to soak up more show tunes on the Disney channel, I was suddenly desperate to come up with an alternative for T.V.

So I pulled up a step ladder to the kitchen counter and gave him some cheerios and raisins to play with. But he got tired really quick! He knew he wasn’t making edible food. Knowing I had to come up with enticing tricks fast, I gave him some lettuce to rip into shreds for dinner salad. That lasted for another 5 minutes. Before long, he ran off to play with his sister and turned on the T.V. again.

I know I’m suppose to have my kids T.V. free but if I’m not competely present with them as I juggle tasks. They can sense that half-ass attention and feel my guilt. It’s a no-win situation.

Luckily, dinner was served 15 minutes later. After dinner, the task of opening and shipment and doing inventory count has yet to be done. What are the kids suppose to do? Of course! I should’ve thought of this long ago! I put my kids to work:

1. My toddler took out packages of carrier in the giant brown boxes. He’d take each one out and then count them. He’d lose count and then start over. The process kept him busy while I tied up some administrative loose ends.

2. My little girl (8) helped me by clipping and pasting some shipping labels and prepared packages with invoices and cards.

3. When my daughter was finished, she helped my toddler recount the boxes and separating them into different prints.

Soon enough, shipment unpacked and inventory updated on my cart.

I saved the giant brown boxes and they made a “van” out of one of them with a wheel cut out from construction paper and cut out windows on each side. They painted the brown “van” the next day as I cooked dinner. A little messy but 100% better than watching another episode of “Sponge Bob Square Pants“!

 

Olives and Applesauce carriers coming soon! July 7, 2009

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I’m so pleased to be able to add a new line of soft structured carriers. In the fall, we will be stocking exclusive O&A (Olives and Applesauce) prints in very limited quantities.

O&A is a very coveted brand of carriers designed by a WAHM — Caren — who devised an ergonomic buckle carrier with bright designer prints to bring flair into the babywearing world. You can use the carrier from newborn into toddler years. My tall 3 yo still rides comfortably in 16″ body.

I am working on choosing a few strap colors that we will stock at the store. Next step, finding designer prints. FUN!

Best of all, prices will begin at $139!

Caren

Here are some prints I’m considering (please feel free to comment on alternative strap colors and whether or not you dig the color combo) :-) :

Kaleidoscope on Black canvas

Kaleidoscope on Black canvas

Sunshine on Espresso twill

Sunshine on Black Twill

Echino Menagerie on Espresso Twill

Echino Menagerie on Espresso Twill